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 |
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