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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...
• Unfixable 86 Washers, again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:32:57 -0700
  ...the symptom/problem is windshield washers do not work. in the beginning of this mini sage, I found an original dead washer pump. put...
• 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...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:46:46 -0500
  ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > No Dave, > > it is a sealing washer. I doesn't prevent you from stripping the threads. I know...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:31:00 -0700
  No Dave, it is a sealing washer. I doesn't prevent you from stripping the threads. BTW, one can find 3 kinds of washer...
• 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...
• Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 3 May 2006 12:25:59 -0700
  ...I am using the same thrust washer that came off that spindle. The thrust washer has a tab that fits into one of two...
• 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: CV Joint installation on half shaft
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 11:13:29 -0800
  ...The washer was missing from the half shaft which > > I disassembled. > > if youmean the big mutha washer, i haven't seen those on the...
• FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:22:47 -0700
  ...Comes with all the pieces: - Grille w/washers - Headlights (complete with frames and good adjusters) - Washer tank with dual washer motors - Washer hoses for...
• Re: Windshield washer problem
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 05:18:12 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-26 02:07:18 EDT, ghamburg@VOM.COM writes: << My passenger side washer does not spray. where should...
• anyone seen this one ...washer/wiper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:23:21 -0700
  ...when you pull the stalk for washers, you also get a few sweeps of the wipers. that feature works, if the washer pump is...
• Re: distributor washers
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:34:10 EDT
  In a message dated 9/22/05 6:09:47 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << One of the black washers disintegrated. What can I...
• Re: anyone seen this one ...washer/wiper
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:42:06 -0700
  The washer pump is self-grounded, as in - a brown wire runs from the pump back up to the tree in front of the...
• Re: whoa! loose washers on crank
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 20:41:32 -0600
  I'm certain there was only one washer in addition to the thrust washer. And there is no O-ring at all that I...
• 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...
• 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...
• Bio-diesel in parts washer
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:39:08 -0400
  I recall a recent thread about what folks are using in their parts washer and I recall someone saying they were using bio-diesel...
• 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...
• 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...
• windshield washer don't work
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:27:27 -0800
  Hi all, The windshield washer stopped working. Bad news in this kind of weather. I vaguely remember that there's a common problem with...
• Re: Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 3 May 2006 15:57:01 -0700
  ...The thrust >washer has a tab that fits into one of two grooves in the spindle. The >thrust washer is in perfect condition. It...
• 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...
• CV joint,spacing washer ?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 20:30:45 +0000
  ...I would like to know about the spacing washer, there were none present when I recently took off the rear shafts. A spacing washer...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:16:17 -0500
  ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > But Dave, you wrote "that's what that washer is for, to take that force to keep it...
• Re: washer spacers 15" wheels bolt drum
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 07:15:17 -0400
  ...Will the narrow lock washers cause the wheel to distort? Is a hardened washer a sufficient spacer for this application? Perhaps a washer with...
• Re: anyone seen this one ...washer/wiper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:34:32 -0700
  that's what fixed it, a new short ground wire from pump neg terminal to one of the washer bottle mounting screws. The original...
• 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...
• Oil plug reusable washer?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 23:28:42 -0400
  Hi listers, At one time I found a thick plastic feeling washer on my oil plug. I think it came that way after Ken...
• Re: Maytag Parts Washer
  Historical mailing list - Bart Wineland
  Tue, 2 May 95 08:08:38 -0400
  > I inspected it and found out that it was a 194? Maytag Gyratator >clothes >washer (with a built on motorized wringer. The neat thing...
• 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...
• 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. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2012 20:58:52 -0400
  ...ETKA clearly says "concave washer" which is the generic name. http://www.internationalsprings.com/wave_spring_washers.htm http://www.internationalsprings.com/disc_spring...
• Radiator vent bolt/washer?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:30:39 -0500
  Is it possible to obtain an "official" vent bolt and washer for the radiator on an '84? I had the Dremel out for another...
• Re: windshield washer variations
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 07:57:26 -0700
  > On my '74 bus the washer fluid reservoir itself was pressurized via a >> hose with a standard tire valve stem that you could add...
• 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: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Gary Anderson
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 23:22:26 -0600
  ...any advice on windshield washer >> blockage? '84 westy >> >> My washer does not put water on the windshield. I get voltage to the >> motor when...
• Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:41:15 -0500
  ...It's a square headlight grille with factory headlight > washers. > > Comes with all the pieces: > > - Grille w/washers > - Headlights (complete with frames and good...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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: Copper Crush Gasket
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 15:12:31 EST
  ...Oil drain plug washers with the proper VW part number are solid copper washers. Although a crush washer could be used, I stick with...
• Re: Oil plug reusable washer?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:09:22 -0700
  ...I > think it came that way after Ken Wilford changed the oil for me. > > I used that washer for years with no oil leaks...
• 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: 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: 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: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:43:55 -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...
• WindShield Washer Sprayers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Nov 2019 13:16:21 -0700
  Any experiences > GoWestys Dual Nozzle vs VanCafes Triple Nozzle ?? https://www.gowesty.com/product/wiper-washer/24156/dual-nozzle-windshield-washer-jet-?v= https...
• Re: type of oil and washer
  Historical mailing list - James .
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:55:35 -0700
  While on the subject of drain plug washers: The standard washers that I get w/ my filters don't fit on my drain plug...
• Oil Drain plug washer : Where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Sun, 31 Dec 95 16:11:06 -0500
  ...I'd like to replace the washer the next time I change my oil. Are these "crushable" washers commonly available? Does anyone know the...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:17:41 -0800
  So googling j31 headlight washer relay diagram, found a small pdf of a Golf-Bora diagram: http://pics.tdiclub.com/members/Kennedy/headlamp_washer...
• Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:21:27 -0800
  ...any advice on windshield washer blockage? '84 westy My washer does not put water on the windshield. I get voltage to the motor when...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:58:52 -0400
  You need to get out the Bentley and understand the workings of the thrust bearing-washer arrangement. This is an extremely critical adjustment especially...
• Re: CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 1 Jun 2025 12:28:18 -0700
  Thanks Dennis, that is very helpful and I'm sure I can find the Schnorr washers with this info. I'm cc'ing the...
• Wiper/Washer Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:57:56 -0700
  ...On a Vanagon, '90, the wiper/washer lever has three positions: center off, up for fast, down for slow. And in all three positions...
• felt sealing washer on diesel clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 22:34:36 -0800
  Hi- Was wondering if any diesel type out there had changed their clutch and installed a felt washer. Looking over the parts list for...
• CV Joint installation on half shaft
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 04:25:06 -0800
  ...The washer was missing from the half shaft which I disassembled. Bentley is mute on the washer. Haynes is mute on the washer. Subsequently...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:36:37 -0700
  Jonathan - VW# N0138149 14x18x1.5mm Drain Plug Washer It's a Copper "Crush" Washer, use once and throw away - that's why they say...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:34:46 -0700
  I bet not all owners use a crush washer. Mind you, a flat copper washer will work too. Some say that a nylon washer...