On 19 Jan 2008 at 12:14, David Yates <dyates1@BIGPOND.NET.AU> wrote:

> I am just replacing the shocks in my '82 Vanagon.  I find the dust
> cover/rubber spring covering one of the front shocks is broken.  Can anyone tell
> me what the name of this cover is?  I have tried several potential online
> sources and can't find them.  Any suggestions please?
>

ETKA calls it a helper spring, part # 251 411 123E. This is the the part below where the top of
the shock goes through the control arm. The sleeve below it is called a protective pipe, part
#113 412 305.
I would recommend getting new 'damping rings', the rubber ring above the control arm, part #
701 513 121. Using the new ones supplied with aftermarket shocks like KYB will result in
knocking noises, as they are the wrong size and composition.

I can p-mail a parts listing if you want.

Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA