Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:35:22 -0700
Reply-To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
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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
>
>
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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
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