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• Re: Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 22:49:08 -0700
  ...I was able to install it without the thrust > washers. > > My solution was to lower the washers in to place with a dental pick...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:58:20 +0000
  ...I'll switch the washers around. I read an explanation on the samba and, if I remember correctly, the description was that the "convex...
• Re: type of oil and washer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 12:02:10 -0500
  ...I've got a pile of new washers and use a > fresh one every time. > > Chuck > '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo' > > In...
• Table repair (report)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:21:55 -0700
  ...I drilled through stripped holes, drilled a bigger hole roughly half way through from top for washers (small + bigger) and used #8 machine screws...
• Re: Pumped Water Leak to City Water Hook-Up?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:28:55 -0700
  ...easy to install, requiring only the fabrication >of a simple adapter from a couple of washers and some gasket >material to secure the smaller...
• Re: Re- Air in the Life
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 07 Oct 95 00:19:47 CDT
  ...talking about >will drive a pressure washer?? ?? i thought the "pressure washers" had little compressors of their own ... which was why they cost so...
• Silver Socket (Was Re[2]: New van timing, cont'd.)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 06 Jan 95 15:54:20 pst
  ...Perhaps this was some hairbrained interim step whereby you ran the compressor while driving to pump the pneumatic windshield washers? Paul puusital@adobe.com
• 80 Vanagon Thermostat ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Jason Beals
  Tue, 2 May 2000 22:04:33 -0400
  ...Bus depot parts include Thermostat, Washers, Pulley, screw (#), Sealing Washer, bracket, cable, and union nut. Just wandering if this would do the job? Thanks...
• Metric hardware at Canadian Tire
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Fri, 17 May 2002 14:51:21 -0500
  ...I was shopping at Canadian Tire in Winnipeg (Isabel Street store) yesterday, and they had a fairly good selection of metric nuts, bolts, washers...
• Re: '84 1.9, lower bolt on alternator mount
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 17:41:40 -0400
  ...The usual cause of failure is the use of incorrect nuts along with cheap washers and improper torque. Then add a loose belt or...
• Problem with Seller on thesamba - skylight parts now needed.
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:24:49 -0400
  ...I was going the used route because I was hoping to get all of the mounting hardware (nuts bolts washers etc) so that I...
• Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:30:20 -0500
  ...Is this something that can be done with a large vise or some allthread with nuts and washers, or do I need to send...
• RE: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  1 May 95 11:10:07 EDT
  ...I've replaced the paper gaskets, the brass washers, the little nuts and even the entire round metal plate with no success. How the...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 05:18:42 -0700
  ...On replacment get some 8.8 grade bolts(8X1.25X30mm)and lock washers to replace the bolts with. Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Messenger...
• air cooled oil pump diagram
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:56:12 -0500
  ...there are some washers in there that I am not sure how they are arranged, and the Bentley I have does not show this...
• Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:06:02 -0500
  ...Also, get new lock washers. They are intended for one-time use only. I did a safety wire routine on 68 bus one time...
• Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:55:41 -0400
  ...Some washers. My theories: - PO/mechanic didn't install all the CV parts. - I am loosing my mind as well as Vanagon parts. - Neighbours...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:32:52 -0400
  At 11:16 AM 8/30/2011, Jim Felder wrote... >Johnson Foreign Auto, my local Vanagon gurus, does not use an inside >clamp >or...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 12 May 2009 10:54:53 -0400
  ...Also, it would be better, even with good holes, to put washers on the underside which would still necessitate two people. When I did...
• Re: Air Cooled Engine Seals
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 13:14:50 -0700
  ...Or how about a 13mm bolt with nut and flat/lock washers on it? Just an idear. tim (whose aircools are well sealed and...
• Lots of parts on ebay. 5% off for Listees.
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 21:38:23 -0600
  ...Lots of good parts, euro headlight kit with washers, heated seat kits, syncro parts, computers, air flow meters, idle control units, etc. http://tinyurl...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:20:54 +1200
  ...how > to do it, ive explained it many, many times before :<) Thus resetting your wipers every time you want the washers or vice-versa?
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 23:07:06 -0700
  ...There are three thicknesses of eccentric washers available, 4.0 mm, 5.0 mm and 5.5 mm. I used two of the 5...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:55:31 -0800
  ...I have the stainless steel carriage bolts from go westy for the pop = > top hinges but have misplaced the nuts and washers =20 > > It...
• oil drain bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Thu, 29 May 2008 07:37:30 -0400
  Can anybody tell me where I can get a couple of correct oil drain bolts and the washers for an 85 westie? The ones...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:53:19 -0800
  ...All the adjustment takes > place on either side of those washers. Just take a look at the way the > original is constructed and you...
• Timing mystery
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 09:42:34 -0400
  ...The timing gear was also missing the 2 washers at the bottom which resulted in a little but negligible wear. Also the timing seemed...
• Re: Opinions on spacers to move alloy wheels out?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 27 May 2000 11:03:41 -0400
  Don't use washers -- not safe, not good for the metal of the wheel A 'manufactured' spacer (one piece deal) would be fine. Evenly...
• Tranny update: flywheel off
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:01:48 -0500
  ...I also found two split washers in the bellhousing yesterday when the tranny came out. Though it strange, but maybe I dropped them? Nope...
• seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:13:51 -0500
  I need an M14 and M16 sized copper crush washer to reconnect the low and high side fittings on my new power steering rack...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:00:27 -0800
  ...I'll switch the washers around. I read an explanation on the samba and, if I remember correctly, the description was that the "convex...
• Re: distributor washers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Silliker
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:08:13 -0400
  ...No problem pressing out the pin, > disassembly was great. > > Except. > One of the black washers disintegrated. What can I use to replace it? It...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:56:12 -0600
  ...I'm thinking about transferring the O rings to a zip > lock bag and using the assortment box for wavy washers, relays, switches, > sun...
• WTB Needed Front suspension Part for early 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:28:36 -0400
  ...I could also use the washers and spacer sleeve if avail. Im putting in new bushings so i dont need that. I could also...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Resiolute
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 18:25:02 -0700
  ...Those are washing machine screened washers. Lyle Lathem 1985 Vanagon GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joy Hecht" <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 30 May 2010 14:48:27 -0400
  ...Are > people just using rubber washers? > Also, my right (drivers) side cardboard air deflector missing and the left > (passenger) side seems damaged. I found...
• 81 Westy Panel Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:40:43 -0600
  ...I am however looking for the little counter sind washers for under the screws for when I re-install. The originals have a backing...
• Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:14:26 -0700
  ...in there I'd replace the windshield washer tubing (as my washers haven't worked in 2 years and I suspect clogged/dirty lines...
• Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:41:54 -0400
  On Sun, 5 Oct 2003, Felder wrote: > Yes, I am leaning toward studs. I could theoretically replace the one > bolt in question with a...
• clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:54:31 -0400
  leather is a no go. petroleum products rot it. the answer is obvious get OEM ones, not ones from our great trading partner from...
• Re: Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2008 17:02:24 -0700
  ...The 1.9 and Syncro with 2.1 use metal washers/rings for both. Mark John Reynolds wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:08:53 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts >I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
• Re: installing a jumpseat in a westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 03:21:54 EST
  ...sealer (silicone will do) and put some rubber washers on first, then some whopping big washers on before running the bolts down. i used...
• Re: NEW TIE DOWN FOR THE VANAGON LUGGAGE RACK IS COMING
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:45:57 -0500
  ...I also will supply bronze fender washers that are 1 inch in diameter with lock nuts of some kind. <aybe a plate that spans...
• Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - John Thomas (jt)
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 11:20:45 -0700
  ...Blvd, in San Jose, CA, has a box of 110 copper washers (assorted metric sizes) for about $20. Far more than I need/want...
• Stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Chris Higgins
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 19:19:57 -0500
  ...to Bus Depot & Burlington VW) -- stabilizer link, upper an lower bushings, washers, nut -- how should they be installed? Bentley doesn't cover this well...
• 83.5 Westy; Automatic; Replacing Differential (Final Drive) Pan G asket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 16:58:45 -0700
  ...I ordered a gasket, new bolts and lock washers from VW and they arrived today. The gasket is red on one side and purple...
• Leaky Windshield Washer
  Historical mailing list - james v
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:21:35 -0700
  When I squirt the front window washers, nothing comes out of the driver-side nozzle. Instead, fluid leaks out from underneath the dash, puddling...
• Re: Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:30:24 +0000
  ...I keep a bag of oil drain plug washers in the glove box. The list vendors who sell oil filters also sell drain plug...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 15:12:49 -0700
  ...They are rubber washers with little conical screens in them to keep the dirt and rocks out of your washing machine. There is a...
• Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:57:17 -0700
  ...Use minimum > > Grade 8.8 metric automotive nuts, bolts and washers. > > You don't want to get hurt or drop your engine, either. > > > > Mike...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:31:39 -0800
  The washers were missing and I couldn't get a grip on them with vice grips or channel locks. I don't have a...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:16:25 -0700
  ...A small coffee can with nuts-bolts-washers-clamps-screws can be a lifesaver. Rob becida@comcast.net
• Re: Bummer! NLA!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:21:07 -0700
  ...web page and that is one of the projects utilizing small diameter rubber hose and washers on the bolts.� Looks like it works. Stephen
• Drain Plug Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 13:10:45 -0500
  ...Are there washers or some other type of gasket that fits over (i.e., under) the coolant drain hex bolts on the bottom side...
• Putting exhaust back together--question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:30:04 -0600
  ...When I removed the bolts, there were a number of washers and spacers between the flanges that look like they were there for a...
• Re: Need epoxy type suggestion...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:45:44 -0400
  ...Steel washers on the door to attract the magnets.Repaint with satin black.Reseal with silicone to the van or you get westy seem...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:26:08 -0800
  ...read somewhere the other day that the really high powered pressure washers can damage and weaken the sidewalls of tires. Think it was in...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:01:44 -0800
  ...The second pump is a high pressure unit similar to the ones found in VW & Audi products with headlights washers. >>> >>> Well, I was testing...
• Re: Wacky speedo...
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 17:44:48 -0700
  ...Right now mine is held in place with a couple of turns of wire behind the little washers that are there for spacers, pulls...