Gary, I'm replacing the bushings because the eccentric adjuster(washer)is 
rubbing on the outer edge of the bushing itself. The Bentley says that that is 
an indication of bushings worn to their limit. I can also physically move the 
control arm side to side in a horizontal plane. Tom C.

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>From: 	meek@oanet.com
Sent: 	Monday, May 27, 1996 3:11 AM

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Subject:      Re: control arm bushings for 85 Westy

>I'm in the process of getting parts together to do the control arm bushings 
on 
>my 85 westy. I have found a few reasonable sources for the tops but no one 
has 
>a part # for the bottom bushing . I have'nt gone to the dealer yet so I'm 
>wondering if any one knows the # or if the top bushing can be used in the 
>bottom; as well as a probable source for said bottom bush. Any advice would 
be 
>great. Thanks, Tom Czerniak
>

Tom:

        Are you replacing the bushings because of the terrible squeaking
when you go over a bump?
gary meek
sherwood park, alberta, canada
82 Vanagon td
83 Quantum td