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Syncro Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 May 1995 15:28:26 -0400
Tim, the spring compressor for the front of a Syncro Vanagon costs about $700. Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:48 -0700
I replaced springs a couple weeks ago (87 2WD) using a compressor borrowed from AutoZone ... same one available to borrow in my town from...
syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:18:34 -0700
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-removal-without-spring-compressor/ alistair
Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:44:17 -0600
Van Cafe recommends this for compressing springs and I understand it's the shiz-niz: http://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor...
spring compressor
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:19:22 -0600
...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:35:11 +0000
I've never needed a spring compressor to replace the front springs in my 2WD '88. But you do need a jack that will...
Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - SJKnell
Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:48 -0600
...http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Coil-Spring-Compressor-Tool-Rental-KTC-A1047-p/coil-spring-rental.htm Scott
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:55:50 -0600
I believe I answered my question http://www.amazon.com/Macpherson-Strut-Spring-Compressor-TOYOTA/dp/B007FGXYGE *Miguel* *The free soul is rare, but...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - William Monk
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:15:19 -0400
I have the single screw spring compressor and it's was worth every penny to me. If your near westerly,RI area email if...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:24:19 -0400
All the single screw spring compressors will be expensive or make sure your health insurance plan is a good one. You really don’t...
Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:04:47 +0000
...spring compressor? no spring compressor needed on a 2WD vanagon. you'll need a some small jack to control how far down the rear...
Re: Front Springs
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:58:30 -0700
No need for compressor on 2wd front spring removal. Got Bentley? Alistair > On Jul 5, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:48:43 -0600
So Bill, is this the right one? http://www.amazon.com/Macpherson-Strut-Spring-Compressor-TOYOTA/dp/B007FGXYGE *Miguel* *The free soul is rare...
Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:41:50 -0700
...spring compressor? Vanagon does not use a McPherson type front suspension and the front shocks are inside but separate from front springs. You do...
Re: Rear Coils Spring Removal
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:07:18 -0700
...I suppose you might need a compressor to get the spring back in if you go crazy with spacers, but you're not doing...
Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:26:02 -0700
no spring compressor needed on a 2WD vanagon. you'll need a some small jack to control how far down the rear trailing arm...
Re: spring compressor
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 06:42:44 -0600
...however, you > will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and > especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
Re: Spring Install
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:25:48 -0400
...The rear springs will come out with a little wiggling after the shock is detached. You absolutely need a good spring compressor for the...
Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:55:30 -0400
...You do not need a spring compressor to change the shocks, front or rear. The instructions on the website are accurate. On 10/12...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:58:36 -0700
This was for stock 2wd springs, but I didn't need a compressor tool for getting springs out/in when rebuilding my '81 front...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:45:58 -0600
...Spring Compressor > > Van Cafe recommends this for compressing springs and I understand it's the > shiz-niz: > > http://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/macpherson-strut...
Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:51:13 -0400
...spring compressor? As I prepare to replace the shocks for the first time (on any vehicle, for me) I'm asking anyone who might...
Front Springs
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Wed, 5 Jul 2017 19:45:28 -0400
...Someone on Samba suggested an internal spring compressor. I can borrow one of these from Advance Auto Parts: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/powerbuilt...
Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:12:20 +0000
...In so doing, I spoke to my wife's cousin, a professional mechanic (not necessarily VW), who said I would need spring compressors or...
Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:18:52 -0700
I did my shocks ('81) no need for spring compressor. Springs stay in. And not that you asked but..... If installing Bilstiens, you need...
Re: Rear spring question
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Sat, 18 May 2013 10:57:21 -0400
...They also tend to scratch the coating on the springs. Example: http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-3980.html The GoWesty...
Re: Shock/strut replacement
Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:46:35 -0500
Hi All, When I replaced all shocks on my '86 syncro (the process should be pretty similar for all), I needed spring compressors for...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:01:04 -0500
...We attempted the project without a spring compressor. We were able to safely remove the spring and install shim. But then the easy part...
Re: Vanagon Shock&Spring Replacement
Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
Fri, 29 Oct 1999 08:14:37 -0700
...Alves > loukaz@hotmail.com > '81 Vanagon > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Unless you have a spring compressor forget about...
air cond compressor
Historical mailing list - .
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 13:13:04
Need the sd replacement # for the compressor 86 sycro. tia Sherwwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia Syncro sherwin@gnn.com
Re: front shock replacement
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:00:22 -0500
...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:19:07 -0700
...syncro spring removal without using spring compressor >> >> Blast from the past alert... >> >> So, I used Alistair's method to remove the front Syncro springs...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:31:22 -0800
...The proper spring compressor is one with a large screw assembly and horse shoe shaped jaws >> Something like this. >> https://www.amazon.com/SIXIWANZI...
a/c compressor
Historical mailing list - .
Wed, 19 Jun 1996 15:15:15
Looking for a SD 510 a/c compressor with front connections for 86 syncro. tia Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia...
Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:59:51 -0700
...http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.ht <http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.h tml#.Ux5ilflr6M4...
a/c compressor for 86
Historical mailing list - .
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 17:21:52
The #s on the compressor are 253 260 797. Anyone know the equivalent SD (three numbers)? tia Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Gmail
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:56:13 -0700
I own a version of that spring compressor and I have been very satisfied with it for installing stock and aftermarket Syncro and 2WD...
Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:10:04 -0400
The proper spring compressor is the right way, especially with taller springs and added shims. Without I find that removing the steering knuckle to...
Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:14:56 -0700
Spring compressors. It can be tough to install front shocks even with standard springs using just vehicle weight. I used these, but they require...
Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:32:14 -0800
No spring compressor needed. And it wouldn't fit in there if you had one. (BTDT.) (Unless you can find the spring 'compressors' my...
Re: syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:41:56 -0700
...list were right :) > > It can be done. > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-removal-without-spring-compressor/ > > > alistair > -- Casey
Changing Rear Syncro Springs
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 07:21:46 -0600
I want to replace the rear springs on my Syncro. Do I need to remove the drive shafts if I use a spring compressor...
Rear Coils Spring Removal
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:48:17 +0000
Basically, how? External spring compressor I bought at Auto Zone won't compress the springs nearly enough. Trying to install the spacers to boost...
Re: syncro front shocks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 20:27:01 -0800
...Mark, I haven't done the front shocks on a synchro, but I did rent some spring compressors to work on the front end...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:58:42 -0400
...I installed a set of Steve Schwenck's springs on my '84 Westy without a compressor. The fronts were a little tight, but nothing...
Re: Syncro Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 May 1995 17:44:38 -0300
>Tim, the spring compressor for the front of a Syncro Vanagon costs about >$700. Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly...
Spring compressors
Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:30:22 -0500
Has anyone ever used a spring compressor to lower their Vanagon. It's a unit that is permanently attached to the spring. I heard...
Re: front shock replacement
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:37:26 -0700
...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
throttle valve cable spring installation
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:10:40 -0700
...The spring is so small compared to most spring compressor tools. Does anyone have any tips on how to get the spring back on...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:30:26 -0500
...The proper spring compressor is one with a large screw assembly and horse shoe shaped jaws >>> Something like this. >>> https://www.amazon.com/SIXIWANZI...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 3 Feb 2025 13:24:23 -0500
...The compressor works on one side. It took a few tries to get the spring compressor on the spring in a way that allowed...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 2 Feb 2025 14:14:07 -0500
...The new spring compressor was the right tool. But it was still difficult to get all lined up and have access to everything. In...
Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:42:36 -0700
...syncro spring removal without using spring compressor > > Blast from the past alert... > > So, I used Alistair's method to remove the front Syncro springs...
Re: valve spring compressor tool advice?
Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:07:26 -0400
...unless ive lent it out, I use a motorcycle style compressor that uses a hollow barrel to push on the spring retainer instead of...
Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:59:08 -0500
...In so doing, I > spoke to my wife's cousin, a professional mechanic (not necessarily VW), who > said I would need spring compressors or...
Re: Spring compressors
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Tue, 26 Sep 2000 07:58:08 -0400
...Spring compressors > Has anyone ever used a spring compressor to lower their Vanagon. It's a > unit that is permanently attached to the spring...
Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:21:45 -0500
...Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On Mar 10, 2014 8:14 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Spring compressors. It can...
Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:46 -0400
...Please note that we have not been able to install these springs with most common spring compressors (clamshell and external coil clamp styles) but...
Tool for removing Waterboxer Valve Springs
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:31:54 +0100
...I need to remove some stuck valves from a waterboxer head, and need a spring compressor tool. Is a VW-specific tool required, or...
Re: valve spring compressor tool advice?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:41:43 -0700
Hey Paul, if you're currently in Vancouver you're more than welcome to borrow my C-clamp style valve spring compressor. On Tue...