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• CV thrust washers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 9 May 2006 21:45:43 -0700
  I replaced two of my CVs on the weekend, and neither had thrust washers on the inside, whereas the rebuilt drive shafts which I...
• Re: AT internals, plastic vs metal thrust washers?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 01:36:28 -0400
  ...AT internals, plastic vs metal thrust washers? I'm still working on putting my AT back together. I ran into a couple parts in...
• AT internals, plastic vs metal thrust washers?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 22:49:04 -0400
  ...I ran into a couple parts in the area of the planetary gear sets that are called thrust washers. There are 2 of these...
• Re: whoa! loose washers on crank
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 20:41:32 -0600
  ...whoa! loose washers on crank > Are you sure there weren't three? One is indeed a thrust washer > and the > others are there to...
• Front thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:49:33 -0400
  ...I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts in the box. The...
• Re: Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:51:37 -0700
  2 thrust washers and the spring in place. Judging from the number of bronze shavings and the fact that a couple teeth over from...
• Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:47:24 -0400
  ...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: CV Joints Thrust bearing (Jetta)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:23:00 -0800
  ...No thrust washers were used; I'm not sure what all of the pieces are called(boot, ball bearings, retaining ring, outer and inner...
• Re: Front thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:56:33 -0700
  ...Front thrust washer Hi. I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts...
• whoa! loose washers on crank
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:58:35 -0600
  ...I pulled the flywheel seal out and two washers were loose back there. One appears to be a thrust washer with a tab on...
• CV Joints Thrust bearing (Jetta)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:08:28 +0000
  ...this on my Westy, but do bus type CV's use thrust washers? If so, is it common for these to explode? Turns out...
• Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 3 May 2006 12:25:59 -0700
  ...washers I'm having the following problem: After I place the outer wheel bearing on the spindle I try to place the thrust washer...
• Re: distributor washers
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:34:10 EDT
  ...about one of the fiber shim washers in the shim pack on the distributor shaft, NOT the thrust washer Frank "The Spam Can Man...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:58:52 -0400
  ...There is a key thrust surface and there needs to be three washers between the thrust plate and flywheel shoulder. Three is important as...
• 1.9L rebuild, cam bearing question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 15:05:02 EDT
  ...The original set had one half plain bearing (with tab) and the other half had the built in thrust washers. The new (standard) bearing...
• Re: Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:13:46 -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: Front thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:56:33 -0500
  ...Front thrust washer > > Hi. I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel > bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:18 -0700
  ...There is a key thrust surface and there > needs to be three washers between the thrust plate and flywheel shoulder. > Three is important as...
• Re: Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 3 May 2006 15:57:01 -0700
  ...washers I'm >having the following problem: > >After I place the outer wheel bearing on the spindle I try to place the >thrust washer...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer-Piece with tab!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:02:11 -0400
  ...There is a key thrust > surface and there needs to be three washers between the thrust plate and flywheel shoulder. > Three is important as...
• Re: Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:36:12 -0400
  ...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: 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: Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:32:11 -0400
  Jim, I wonder what the mating brass gear looks like? How many thrust washers were on that piece? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com...
• Automatic Transmission Failing?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:45:20 -0700
  ...He told me they were thrust washers that had broken. There is no sign of improper operation or noise from the tranny with 260...
• Re: distributor washers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:04:20 EDT
  ...One of the black washers disintegrated. What can I use to replace it? It would appear that without replacing the washer, the amount of...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 25 May 2016 17:54:25 -0400
  ...The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of that stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. I'm going to...
• '88 Auto Trans Part Identification
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Wed, 16 May 2001 10:37:15 EDT
  ...Two of the thrust washers (plastic) I need to replace have the part# 010-323-291B embossed on them. The VW Dealer tells me...
• RMMW selling chinese parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 01:55:13 EST
  ...at about $5 for two) In addition they sent the wrong thrust washers. Since their catalogue promises "we have the unique buying power to...
• 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: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 19:51:56 -0600
  ...But how about the thrust washers or thrust bearings on the gears? If you reverse the direction you turn the input shaft you'd...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 25 May 2016 20:44:26 -0400
  ...could be striking. > > The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of that > stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. > > I...
• Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:45:17 -0400
  ...They are thrust plates and the distribute the clamping load from the bolts. Without them, the bolt heads will distort the metal flange for...
• Re: whoa! loose washer on crank UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:51:18 -0700
  ...Bently also > says there are to be 3 shims, but I only have one (not counting the thrust > washer). What the heck is going...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 25 May 2016 19:38:35 -0500
  ...The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of that stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. I'm going to...
• Re: oil drain plug miseries...
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:41:36 EST
  ...In times of dire need, I have been able to remove captive washers from fasteners. It takes a great deal of thrust to do...
• Re: Ever tow a 20ft.plus travel trailer?is possible?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 14:44:23 EDT
  ...front pads worn down almost to the metal, ruined clutch, and all four crankshaft end thrust washers were hammered out, found on the bottom...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 25 May 2016 22:04:38 -0400
  ...could be striking. > > > > The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of > that > > stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. > > > > I...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 May 2016 22:10:56 -0400
  ...could be striking. >>> >>> The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of >> that >>> stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. >>> >>> I...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:49:43 -0800
  ...Simply remove the stabilizer bar and loosen the thrust arm. The control arm will drop down enough so that you can easily take the...
• Re: whoa! loose washer on crank UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 20:53:23 -0600
  ...you will have to get different > washers > to get it into spec.. the o-ring is in the flywheel itself.. look > on > the inside...
• Re: Need parts suggestions and related advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:04:31 -0400
  ...TO the parts list it is advisable to also replace the nuts and if things were really chewed up the thrust washers also. If...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 14:08:55 -0800
  ...The thrust arms have a coupla big bushings on the front. Any of these can squeek when they get age hard and or deformed...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 25 May 2016 23:10:11 -0400
  ...could be striking. >> > >> > The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of >> that >> > stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. >> > >> > I...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 26 May 2016 09:55:59 -0400
  ...could be striking. >>> > >>> > The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of >>> that >>> > stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. >>> > >>> > I...
• just helpless me again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 19:09:59 EDT
  ...I do not know what these thrust washers are. What I pulled out of the hole is all one piece. I do not know...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:25:31 -0800
  ...Simply remove the stabilizer bar and loosen the thrust arm. The control arm will drop down enough so that you can easily take the...
• Re: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 94 23:42:44 ADT
  ...I haven't checked the Bentley manual, usually these bearing are tapered thrust bearings and are tightened by the presence of shim washers of...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 26 May 2016 11:49:31 -0400
  ...could be striking. > >>> > > >>> > The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of > >>> that > >>> > stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. > >>> > > >>> > I...
• Re: Stuck Solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 21:05:47 -0500
  ...of your starter and putting a little general purpose on the thrust washers at the rear end of your starter. Stan Wilder More Power...
• Re: 1.9L Build early stages rod question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 09:27:09 -0500
  ...Ask around see what the local machine shops have for a solution in there washers. The moving parts could be balanced I have found...
• Changing Syncro front springs (was: Control arm bushings)
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:52:53 -0800
  ...If you don't think of replacing the bushings of the thrust arm, DON'T TAKE THEM OUT! Just loosen the nut and don...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:57:41 -0700
  ...some special washers and thrust bearings inside the clutch packs are only available from VW, prepaid and special order. I don't see where...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 09:04:09 -0800
  ...1) >> the two plastic thrust washers (oil pump - direct clutch drum, and between >> the direct and forward clutch drums); 2) the bearing between the...
• Re: Random Oil Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Stevens
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:35:55 +0100
  ...could be wildly wrong, to me could possibly indicate that the thrust washers on the crankshaft are out of spec in that the slight...
• Re: 81 Westy 2.0 Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:45:12 -0600
  ...Consider using new rod nuts and crank case nuts and washers, new head bolt nuts and washers are a good idea too. If you...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 11:46:38 -0800
  ...two links I sent you > above? I think I saw the thrust washers on the Makco site (I don't > have my docs at...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:28:38 -0500
  ...two links I sent you > above? I think I saw the thrust washers on the Makco site (I don't > have my docs at...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:22:01 -0400
  Did you look (or call) the companies at the two links I sent you above? I think I saw the thrust washers on the...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 18:22:35 -0800
  ...two links I sent you > > above? I think I saw the thrust washers on the Makco site (I don't > > have my docs at...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 23:14:55 -0500
  ...two links I sent you > > > above? I think I saw the thrust washers on the Makco site (I don't > > > have my docs at...