| Subject: | Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter? |
| From: | neil n |
| Date: | Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:35:22 -0700 |
Thanks Jake. Got the proper lock nuts so it should all stay put. Sure am looking forward to see if there's any improvement. The passenger side bushings were worn: http://tinyurl.com/3fym8lc The new paint on the arms will make my van go faster. ;) http://tinyurl.com/43t9fk2 Neil. On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Check with Roger Jobs VW-Porsche in Bellingham - they usually have a good > stock of Vanagon parts. > > On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> In Vancouver, the long bolt is NLA according to my Vanagon parts guy. >> Dealer did not have. I think he said it was NLA too. Dealer would have >> to order nuts. >> >> Nut and washer for bolt still available. >> >> A UK site showing long bolt: (they also show the eccentric washers, >> but out of stock): >> >> >> �http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_act_shop.product_pID_20597251_lang_EN_country_GB.htm >> >> A German site showing the long bolt: >> >> >> http://shop.vw-bus.com/product_info.php?info=p1059_VW-Bus-T3-Transverse-Link-Bolt--upper.html&XTCsid=yvitlpforejw >> >> I can't verify accuracy of all this, but it seems that if needed, the >> parts had be found overseas. >> >> As many have done I'm sure, I'll be re using the long bolts and >> washers. I'll replace the nuts with new. >> >> >> Neil. >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 9:45 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> > Thanks for the PN's David. >> > >> > I'll check with the dealership tomorrow. >> > >> > I guess it just seemed strange that one nut came off easily, fit back >> > on w/o any typical lock nut "tension", the other was a little messed >> > up. >> > >> > The help is appreciated. I'm glad I asked! >> > >> > Neil. >> > >> > >> > >> > On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> >> > wrote: >> >> At 12:04 AM 4/14/2011, neil n wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Just confused as nuts/washer on both sides were the same. >> >>> >> >>> The nuts don't "feel" like locking nuts, but then every day I discover >> >>> how much I don't know. � � � ;) >> >> >> >> >> >> They are the same on both sides. >> >> Washer 251 407 089 A >> >> Nut N 022 141 4 hexagon nut, self locking, VM12x1.5 >> >> Bolt 251 407 053 A cheese head bolt, M12x1.5x105 - says up to >> >> 24-C-117944 >> >> also use 251 407 133 A. >> >> >> >> :) >> >> d >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" >> > >> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> > >> > >> > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa.com > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
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