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  • ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 11:20:07 EDT
    ...So, do all these rusty fasteners require lock washers? I am not referring to the stack of Belleville washers on the j-pipe flange...
  • Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 14:03:50 -0400
    ...So, do all these rusty fasteners require > lock washers? I am not referring to the stack of Belleville washers on the > j-pipe flange...
  • Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 3 May 2014 08:38:48 -0400
    The spring washers were cupped together in a short stack. A stack of the wave style lock washers will also work. The real problem...
  • Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 3 May 2014 09:10:50 -0400
    ...The 5 spring washers are called diaphragm washers > , also known as Belleville washers, which are basically cupped steel > washers. I need to know if...
  • 2.1 exhaust spring washers
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Fri, 2 May 2014 20:14:27 -0400
    ...The 5 spring washers are called diaphragm washers , also known as Belleville washers, which are basically cupped steel washers. I need to know if...
  • Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 3 May 2014 09:27:35 -0400
    Your right in that the wave washers don't have the force of the Belleville washers but with the soft flanges on the aftermarket...
  • FS: Used Square EURO H4 Headlights with Headlight washers.
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Sat, 13 May 2006 16:56:57 -0400
    I have a set of used square H4 headlights with washers for sale. These are complete assemblies, with both low and high beams, bulbs...
  • CV joint bolt lock washers
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:59:38 -0700
    ...Someone replaced three bolts with shorter, substandard bolts and left the washers off. I've gotten all new bolts but they didn't include...
  • Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:02:16 -0600
    ...So, do all these rusty fasteners require >> lock washers? I am not referring to the stack of Belleville washers on the >> j-pipe flange...
  • Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 8 May 2003 18:50:13 -0400
    No Washers! Use Locktite and a torque wrench. To really do it right, replace those bolts with grade 12.9. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:16:55 -0700
    ...Those are Schnorr washers? McMaster? I'm sure I've used spring washers with no ill effect. (bolts did not come loose) On 6...
  • Re: rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:37:40 -0700
    I've used garden hose washers. Glue them to the brackets. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
  • Need help finding Auto Trans Washers
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:23:47 -0600
    My transmission rebuilder ('87 2wd Automatic) just called and says he needs: "The 2 plastic washers for the planetary gears, they're red with...
  • Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:23:47 -0700
    Jeff, great deal on the grill and washers. the washers are very rare here, someone should pic this up. alistair On 20-Jul-10...
  • 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...
  • CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
    Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
    Tue, 15 Mar 2005 07:49:14 -0700
    Do the CV bolts require lock washers? Locktite? I seem to recall reading about both of these once or twice. None of my CV...
  • Re: rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:44:06 -0700
    There's probably similar sized washers available at your local hardware store. Something in plumbing section? IIRC, some washers were missing. I used washers...
  • Re: copper crush washers
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 31 Aug 2019 18:04:35 -0700
    *"Dealer supplied me with aluminum washers for a few years"* may be because they ran out pennies to make copper washers? - *just kidding... :-)* On...
  • Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
    Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
    Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:49:49 -0700
    >Do the CV bolts require lock washers? Locktite? >Yes, lock washers are needed. They are a special flat serrated type >used only on the...
  • Re: door panel pain
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:05:12 -0500
    ...Not sure if the modified finsih washers are called"load-bearing finishing washers" or whatever, but the wide flange stainless finishing washers that Old...
  • Re: Plumbing layout for headlight washers?
    Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:01:49 -0400
    ...reinforced grill with washers, tank with both pumps, relay, wiring; everything minus the check valves, junction(s), and hoses, except for ~3" stubs left...
  • copper crush washers
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:18:25 +0000
    Hi All.  I need a few copper crush washers for oil changes.  My local metric place only has the 1.5 mm thick copper...
  • Re: How do you operate the headlight washers? - The Answer
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 14:54:23 -0700
    ...How do you operate the headlight washers? - The Answer > The answer is: > > Turn headlights on and then clean your windows. The jets that clean...
  • washers
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Wed, 8 Jul 2020 12:38:28 +0000
    ...When I took the vent window glass out on one side two of the pressure washers crumbled. The only supplier I have found is...
  • Re: CV joint - which side faces the boots ?
    Historical mailing list - k1cajun
    Thu, 30 Mar 2000 17:55:02 -0600
    ...I have had > several bolts come out without washers. > Good Day, > > Robert Keezer > 1982 Westfalia Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear - I was...
  • Re: door panel pain
    Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 21:32:30 EDT
    ...Chrome screws with little formed chrome washers = oval head screws with finish washers. Richie
  • Washers on wheel bearing housing?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Thu, 8 May 2003 11:03:27 -0700
    ...Mine don't have no steenking washers... Sooo, should they? Anyone out there done rear bearings lately and remember if there was washers or...
  • Unfixable 86 Washers, again
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:32:57 -0700
    ...put in an aftermarket one ...washers work. that lasts about a day. next step...I find when pulling stalk to run washers .... it will...
  • Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:23:06 -0800
    But I 've heard of this thing called "the internet" :) Seriously, look at this page (maybe more than just help with washers) http://www...
  • Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:33:31 -0700
    ...Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers I have never seen factory headlight washers before. Do they work well? Driving in the Sacramento Valley I...
  • Re: copper washers??
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 17 Oct 94 12:06:26 CDT
    ...get a propane torch and heat them up until they (washers) are red hot, then let them cool off somewhere. it 'fluffs' the washers...
  • Re: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 May 2012 20:58:52 -0400
    ...They call them "wavy washers". VC specifies >several places that they are used but Bentley 26.9 shows them on one of the Wavy...
  • Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
    Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
    Mon, 8 Dec 2003 09:30:31 -0800
    I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm. I installed new bushings and i i never did get it all...
  • Re: Unfixable 86 Washers, again - figured out
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:49:45 -0700
    ...Unfixable 86 Washers, again > hi all, > OK....need a real electrical genious here. > > the symptom/problem is windshield washers do not work. > > in the...
  • Crush Washers
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Tue, 5 Apr 2005 14:47:53 -0600
    Need to change the oil - anyone had any problems using FLAPS crush washers? (I forgot to order them with the filters) Paul aka "thatscotsgit...
  • Re: Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 9 Dec 2003 00:18:56 -0500
    ...Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm) I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm...
  • Re: washers
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 8 Jul 2020 07:48:10 -0700
    those washers are fiber and break easily when you take them out. I made one with a piece of rubber from the bicycle inner...
  • Exhaust system discrepencies
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:49:03 -0400
    ...and now comes the confusion. <g> What "gaskets" and bolts/washers do I need to attach the pipe that runs between the 2-into...
  • Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
    Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:33:18 -0700
    Did you try to discuss your situation with Chris at T3? Might be flexible and sell you the washers. Patrick Spragge > On Jul 17...
  • Re: a simple question
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 04:42:56 EST
    Pull towards you to activate the front washers and 3 swipes of the wiper. Pushing forward activates the rear wiper and washers in those...
  • Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:40:15 -0600
    ...Someone replaced three bolts with shorter, substandard > bolts and left the washers off. I've gotten all new bolts but they didn't > include...
  • Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:56:01 -0700
    ...CV joint bolt lock washers Maybe got the Bolts from the wrong supplier ~ http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joi...
  • Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
    Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
    Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:38:18 -0700
    Jim, I do offer the washers and nuts without the sleeves. Just click the drop-down menu for that option. And just so you...
  • Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:39:57 +0000
    ...Someone replaced three bolts with shorter, substandard > bolts and left the washers off. I've gotten all new bolts but they didn't > include...
  • Re: Need help finding Auto Trans Washers
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:14:13 -0600
    ...needs: > > "The 2 plastic washers for the planetary gears, they're red with 3 tabs" > > Anyone know what washers he's talking about and...
  • Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
    Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:13:02 -0700
    I have never seen factory headlight washers before. Do they work well? Driving in the Sacramento Valley I sure get a ton of bug...
  • Re: CV Joints ( rear )
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 14 May 2003 10:17:31 -0700
    you know my lobro cv kit did'nt have the washers? i was ok new star heads but no washers?? On 14 May 2003...
  • rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:35:01 -0700
    Anyone know of a source for the rubber washers specified as 8X25X4,5 in ETKA? These are used between the luggage rack and mounting...
  • Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:17:37 +0100
    No, the headlight washers use a separate high power pump, hence the relay for them. David, you had your headlights turned on when trying...
  • Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:54:16 +0000
    Yes, thanks but I'd hate to pay 25 bucks for just the two washers I need. The other stuff came with the poly...
  • Re: Radius Rod Installation
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:26:52 -0700
    It appears counter intuitive, but the sway bar drop link cupped washers each install with cup lip facing up/down. So, the concave side...
  • FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:22:47 -0700
    ...It's a square headlight grille with factory headlight washers. Comes with all the pieces: - Grille w/washers - Headlights (complete with frames and good...
  • Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 8 Jan 2004 20:53:28 -0800
    ...The tank is full of washer fluid and the windscreen washer > works but not a drip out of the headlight washers. I thought they...
  • Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers ???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 30 Jul 2003 23:22:25 -0400
    ...I always get a set of the larger washers when planning to do these and they are usually needed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • 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...
  • Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:04:53 -0500
    ...The washers are tricky to find though. In car systems you have to search for oil pan drain plug seals or fuel system parts...
  • Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:41:48 +0000
    ...Thanks, Jim On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:38 PM T3 Technique <christopher@t3technique.com> wrote: > Jim, I do offer the washers and...
  • Re: cv joint tips
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:17:24 -0700
    I mean don't "lose"..... (don't "loose" the washers ?? --- ;^) Neil. On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:16 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail...
  • Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 16:41:59 +0000
    ...How do you operate the headlight washers? >Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:17:37 +0100 > >No, the headlight washers use a separate high...
  • Re: door panel pain
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 18:43:23 -0700
    ...chrome washers. >> > > On page 1234 of a book entitled "Everything Has a Name", I found this: > Chrome screws with little formed chrome washers = oval...