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Subject:Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
From:Lawrence Johnson
Date:Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:13:08 -0500

Jeff, our 1986 Syncro Westfalia still had the green dots on the rear springs
after 14 years so yours probably are too.
-Larry

Jeff and Deb wrote:

> I was wondering if the different coil springs for the Westfalia and Vanagon,
> are also reflected in a different GVW posted on the door frame?  And if so,
> what is the difference in the weights listed?  I can't imagine any paint
> marks being left on my springs after 158,000 miles in this neck of the
> woods.  My apologies if this has been clarified in earlier posts.  I have
> just not come across this question/answer yet.
>
> Jeff
> Juneau, AK