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• More Friday maintenance humor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 09:53:00 +0000
  ...Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending on the manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can...
• Re: I need a smaller European trailer ball - help!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 6 May 2003 13:15:18 -0400
  Trying hard not to make a play on a Westfalia Joker with big balls.... Might I suggest that you have a machine shop turn...
• Ball joints on '81 Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:57:47 -0800
  I'm in "digest" mode, but in case of Tom Young of Lafayette, CA's ball joint problem, I can impart some information. I...
• Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 09:13:58 -0700
  The boots on my upper balljoints have split, and they are ooozing all their grease. The replacement seems straightforward. Two questions: 1.) How do...
• balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:02:57 EST
  My lower left balljoint boot is split pretty good and leaking grease. 1.Does the balljoint have to be replaced or is there an...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:50:26 -0800
  Upper ball joints are a piece of cake...unless your van lives in the rust belt, then it may be a little tougher. spray...
• It's all a matter of perception
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 00:05:44 -0800
  A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strode through his back yard, baseball cap in place and toting ball and bat...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 21 Oct 2017 10:41:39 -0700
  Dealer list shows $.62 so at under a buck good to have the correct ball. https://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Ball-ROLLER/5334583/N0256663...
• has your vanagon lost its balls?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 02:25:55 EDT
  ...low and behold..the float ball is gone.. the cage is intact, but apparently the float ball had fallen out of the cage and...
• Re: Lower Ball Joints...what is involved in "pressing them in"...?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 28 May 2005 08:22:19 -0700
  ...Lower ball joints are a PITA. (unless Syncro, they are easier than 2WD). Luckily, lower ball joints dont' usually where out as often as...
• Re: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 17:20:16 -0800 (PST)
  I just replaced my upper right ball joint last weekend. Took about 2 hours total. The biggest problem was ordering the $143 ball joint...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 10:44:54 -0700
  Most people only need the upper ball joints. Both my upper boots were ruptured. My lowers were OK. William > OK, I need to put...
• cv ball bearing Greg Schmidt writes: Hello All, I have lost one of the shiny metal ball bearings from my CV joint!! Somewhere between the driveway and my shop (back porch), it must have fallen out. The CVs are in fine shape. Can I just put another ball in there, or am I SOL? Anybody have a spare CV ball bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 15 May 1996 08:15:36 -0400
  ...Having little experience with this filthy project, I became extremely frustrated when I was unable to put the last ball-bearing back in the...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:50:49 -0400
  No ball joints come with grease fittings but it's really easy to install your own in upper and lower ball joints and tie...
• Re: Trailer Hitch question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:12:42 -0500
  > I'm sure the BusDepot hitch is a FINE solution > for all those who just need a TWO inch European Ball hitch (Whatever > "European...
• Re: Bright lighting
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:36:21 -0500
  What is "inverter assisted lighting"? And what is a 12V ballast? Or an Iota ballast? Joy On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 9:56...
• Upper Ball Joint Test for Condition?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 08:58:49 -0800
  Listees, What is the do it yourselfer's "Eye-ball" test to determine if the upper ball joint is in need of replacement, as...
• Re: for sale: VANAGON TRAILER HITCH W/ BALLS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 18:24:38 -0700
  Come on, Chris! Those Da'lan hitches ain't got BALLS. After all, how much BALLS can a hitch that attaches to the tow...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint.
  Historical mailing list - P. Marston
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 14:40:07 +0100
  When I replaced mine I removed the top ball joint by hammering on the flat on the hub itself (parallel to the ball joint...
• Re: Upper Ball Joints Reply
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:47:33 -0600
  ...Upper Ball Joints Reply > The upper ball joints are quite easy to replace. Mine are held in place with two socket head bolts - you...
• ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:48:20 -0800
  >Now I want to tackle the upper ball joints and stabilizer bushings. >What am I in for? > Upper ball joints are really easy. Just...
• Upper ball jont noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:18:42 -0500
  What does a worn upper ball joint sound like? Have sound like a worn rubber bushing from right side of van every time van...
• Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:07:31 -0400
  Question on lower ball joint boot. My 84 has a ripped lower ball joint boot. I’m wondering if I can replace it and...
• Re: for sale: VANAGON TRAILER HITCH W/ BALLS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 12:16:45 -0700
  Hey Chris, I wasn't disparaging the fact your hitch attaches to the tow loops, I was commenting on it's lack of BALLS...
• replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 02:42:20 -0700
  ...Looking at the shift components I found a lot of play in the ball and cup, 1/4' to 1/2", and I'd...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:51:10 -0700
  ...The deep pits occur in the spots where the balls spend the most time. The balls dig into the surface of their tracks under...
• Re: SA farewell video link & digest ?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 15 May 2003 18:05:16 -0700
  ...James Ballen <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: James Ballen <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: SA farewell video link & digest ? >Date...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
  ...I said Nah, it sounds like ball joints, I know what worn ball joints sound like. But he was at least 80% right, cause...
• BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTS
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 16:34:50 -0800
  Put a message on the list regarding ball joint replacement-Thanks to Mike(mike and becky),Darrell Boehler,Pete Zendzian for their suggestions.Armed...
• Re: How to remove upper ball joint???
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 11:50:32 -0500
  I rented a ball joint press to do this on my first Vanagon. And then when it came time to do it on my...
• Upper Ball Joints Reply
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:37:40 -0800
  The upper ball joints are quite easy to replace. Mine are held in place with two socket head bolts - you will need an 8...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:51:56 -0700
  hi Eric, I think that you need a press for the lower ball joint if you replace the whole thing. https://www.thesamba.com...
• Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:07:32 -0800
  In anticipation of replacing upper ball joints, each, I obtained prices from various suppliers: JC Whitney $15.95 plus shipping Bus Depot (on WWWsite...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 10:01:06 -0500
  As has been said, normally to do this job would require a press to press in the lower ball joints. You could buy the...
• Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:24:40 -0700
  Kevin, We stock the German Meyle brand ball joints: 251 407 187 MY, Lower Ball Joint - $13.85/ea 251 407 361 MY, Upper...
• Front ball joint on '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 09:54:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...He said that the upper ball joint was pretty loose and needed to be replaced. Has anyone checked/replaced these ball joints? How do...
• Re: Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 16:59:10 -0400
  ...Upper ball joints - replacement > > The boots on my upper balljoints have split, and they are ooozing all > their grease. > The replacement seems straightforward. > > Two...
• Re: Upper ball joint noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:44:12 -0500
  ...Upper ball jont noise and symptoms What does a worn upper ball joint sound like? Have sound like a worn rubber bushing from right...
• Re: : does your van spew gas all over the side from the filler neck when u
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:40:24 EDT
  ...you need to get some balls. :<) float balls that is, of course.. of all the parts vans ive had come and go, i've...
• ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:01:48 -0400
  ...I'm thinking I can use this to remove and install ball joints with it. Is there any trick or special tool needed to...
• Shifter linkage cup and balll question
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:00:13 +0100
  Hi, While cleaning the shift linkage I found out there was quite some play between the ball and the cup near the transmission. Will...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:39:12 -0800
  The ball seat is not quite the same as stock 14" steel Vanagon wheels. The diameter of the hole is the same. The diameter...
• Re: Bright lighting
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:13:55 -0800
  ...The 12 V dc inverter provides the necessary input voltage to operate a 'ballast' that allows the powering of conventional Fluorescent tubes from a...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:40:05 -0500
  Tom, I personally have replaced my upper/lower ball joints as well as inner /outer wheel bearings and upper control arm bushingsall purchased from...
• Re: front ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 05:49:35 -0400
  Upand down is the big test for ball joints.............sounds more like a worn tie rod...........the ball joints are supposed to move a...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jul 2023 03:00:09 +0000
  The balljoint boot on my '82 developed a crack at the outer fold. I injected some grease and taped it up with self-vulcanizing...
• Ball Joint Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:16:53 -0600
  Upper left ball joint has had it. Since I have to tear into it, I want to replace both upper a lower balljoints as...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Knud Haugmark
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 20:44:06 +0000
  ...It sounds like something hitting the frame under the passenger's seat. >Any thoughts? Ball Joints? How do I check? -- Where your passenger's...
• Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:44:48 -0700
  Hi all, Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made in Germany, but sealed bag inside said...
• Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 08:46:26 -0400
  You can also remove the little ball art of the nozzle with pin. Mine got clogged once by some crud that was stuck behind...
• Re: Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 12:39:56 EDT
  ...Also they can be pressed out, and that's, I think what the book calls for. > 2.) Does the new balljoint need to be...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods someone! Parts quality.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 18:55:05 -0800
  ...The taller ball joints with their raised pivot point will help = correct that issue.=20 Better outer tie rod ends and better lower ball...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:19:40 -0500
  Here is how I remove the tapered shaft of the ball joint. The taper causes the shaft to grip even after the nut is...
• Re: Ball joint/shocks questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:25:28 -0400
  If the ball joints are worn enough to be noisy, they need to be replaced last month. A separated ball joint is not pretty...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:12:19 -0700
  Upper ball joints bolt on and UCA's you can do with a vice . Lower ball joints are pressed in. No H in Syncro...
• Lower Ball Joint tool
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:39:13 -0400
  Does anyone have a lower ball joint press tool for rent? I'd be willing to buy it and get a refund minus rental...
• trailer ball caps
  Historical mailing list - GreenWesty
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:24:14 -0500
  I have about a dozen black westfalia trailer ball caps for sale if anyone want one. They are sized for a smaller ball 1...
• upper ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:05:34 -0600
  Hi All, Just wanted to mention to those of you who have raised your Vanagons by installing taller springs that your upper ball joints...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:14:10 -0500
  ...Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers. In anticipation of replacing upper ball joints, each, I obtained prices from various suppliers: JC Whitney $15...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:46:00 -0700
  On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:32 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > One thing that caught my attention is a ball joint...