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Date:         Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:29:39 +0000
Reply-To:     rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: front shock bolt
Comments: To: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>

I could be wrong - but I would have sworn that there is a conical washer that fits into the A-arm where the bolt goes in on my 2wd. I seem to recall this because I forget about it and the bolt is hard to get out without removing this first. Perhaps only for the cast a-arm?

Todd '88 Westy

-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM> > Rob - > > The size(s) depending on if it's 2wd or Syncro could be: > > 14mmIDx110mmLx1.5 thread (VW N0401611) - 2wd > Note: ETKA 7 does not indicate any washer(s) required. > > 14mmIDx80mmLx1.5 thread (VW N0401652) - Syncro > Note: ETKA does indicate a flat washer is used with this: > 15mmIDx28mmODx2.5mm thick (VW N0115343) > > In addition, these are usually grade 10.9 strength for the besting that > shocks and suspension takes. Bolts from a hardware store are usually grade > 5 to 8.8 - too soft for this application to hold up. > > 14mmID bolts aren't very common, even at a dealership. If it's 2wd, you > might be above to salvage from a boneyard, but you don't indicate where your > remote location in the Northstate you are, so I can't point you in a helpful > direction. > > Check with Walter at Bus Boys, he may be able to help (530) 244-1616. > > Hope the above helps anyway. > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" > 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" > 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" > oldvolkshome@gmail.com > http://www.oldvolkshome.com > *********************************** > On 9/27/07, Rob Campbell <mantid@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > hello-- > > > > In a remote area of northern california I've broken the bolt which > > holds the bottom of the shock absorber in place (Drivers side, if that > > matters). I have a spare for the rear shocks, but it is not long > > enough. Is anyone able to send me the specs for a replacement (I was > > able to find those for the rear at an ACE hardware store after a > > little searching, I am hoping the longer front bolt will also be > > possible to get from a non-VW specific source as well) > > > > thanks > > > > rob campbell, 87 westy


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