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• '84 Sunroof Blues
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Thu, 01 Feb 96 11:14:00 PST
  ...I looked around for simple adjustment screws fut found only mounting hardware. Anyone know of an adjustment for the roof, and why (even with...
• shift lever adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 12:15:30 -0400
  Dear List, Last week Coby suggested the following to make shifting into first easier: "If so the adjustment that corrects this problem is to...
• Re: Loss of power at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:58:40 -0800
  I have experienced this every time we go skiing in Mammoth or Tahoe, and I have wondered about an adjustment that could be made...
• noisy lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:02:24 -0400
  ...This caused the rocker to move back and forth on the shaft which hammerd the adjustment screw and made it uneven, hence throwing the...
• Re: Replacing Accelerator Cable on an 87 syncro, manual
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:28:39 -0600
  ...The "adjustment" will come from cutting the stranded cable (front end > > of van AND cable) where it goes into the barrel adjuster with the...
• Re: Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:44:34 -0500
  ...there any risk of collateral damage when doing a valve clearance > adjustment on an engine that is decades overdue? > > > Long version: > > GF's parents...
• Re: parking brake adjustment frozen
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 May 2011 01:11:02 -0400
  ...parking brake adjustment frozen The nut on the rod that adjusts the parking brake is frozen. I've tried Kroil soaking and heating with...
• rough idling on starting 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 23:38:06 -0400
  ...I've tried messing with the idle adjustment (CO2?) screw and maybe have leaned it out to much but have no way of fine...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustments (Tighten then become loose)
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:37:41 +0300
  ...If the adjustment is too loose the mechanism tightens when freeing pedal and there is audible 'click' at this moment coming from inside the...
• idle adjust
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:47:35 -0500
  ...Or is changing the idle values foolish and I should just take my van in to the dealer for an official adjustment / test, as...
• stove burner replacement
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 06:41:06 -0700
  vanagonites, one of my burners decided not to work. adjustment shaft won't turn. moved in/out but no twisty. any leads on single...
• Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:04:16 -0800
  ...has anyone ever fiddled with that adjustment ? I am aware of what Bentley says .. just wondering if anyone has tried say, a qtr turn...
• Re: Solid lifter conversion.
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sun, 11 May 2003 09:54:34 -0600
  the reason they went to hydraulics was so they could sell more vans and vanagons, with "zero" valve adjustments. It's like cars now...
• Re: CO adjust on AFM
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 13:08:46 -0400
  WHAAAAT? It's adjustable, that's why they call it an adjustment. If a fixed opening would have worked they would have drilled a...
• Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:40:25 -0800
  Hi, Got around to doing what has become an annual rear brake adjustment job. We all know how ineffectual the self adjusting mechanism is...
• Re: Help,camber adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 21:30:56 -0800
  ...84 Vanagon Westy, the technician told me that there was insufficient adjustment on my passenger side wheel. > >There was about 2 degrees of negative...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:28:56 -0700
  Unfortunately, the plastic nuts for the Vanagon adjustment screws are Vanagon specific and not interchangeable with the standard 7" Headlight Adjusters commonly found on...
• Re: NVC - Safety Inspections - WAS: Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:57:00 +0000
  When I was out there in the early '90s they inspectors always required a $15 headlight adjustment in addition to the inspection fee. Every...
• Re: questions about automatics
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:33:36 -0400
  ...The adjustment piece that attached the rod to the throttle body had been broken of by the PO's mechanic. It had about 3...
• Re: 02 mixture questions
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 10:54:25 -0500
  ...Adjust mixture if out of adjustment. 02 SENSOR TEST: If 02 output remains the same during the previous tests then either the mixture adjustment...
• sounds like bad valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:03:04 -0800
  ...engine for awhile sounds like a type 1 with a bad adjustment at the valve. I put in some stp oil treatment it quitened...
• engine tuning after muffler and o2 install??
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:43:52 -0800
  ...which adjustments should I need after these changes??? it would seem that timing would not need to be adjusted again. how about CO? are...
• clutch play
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 16:16:26 -0800
  ...not figure out how to get to it to make the adjustment. My questions are how serious is the 1/2 play in the...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:48:32 -0800
  I won't back out that far. I'd back out about 2 turns or till I can move the rocker back and for...
• Fix for a/c idle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 13:59:33 EDT
  ...In reality I just screwed the big adjustment screw out a little more. My idle is in the 800 -900 rpm range Steve Cotsford
• A.T. 86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:47:03 EST
  ...I changed the fulid, and greased linkage and verified proper adjustments. It seem to be ok. Thank you all again!!!!! [text/html]
• 87 Syncro Brake Light Problem
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:37:41 -0800
  ...Is there an adjustment for this? Any ideas as to why this would be? Happy New Year to all. Donna
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 18:19:26 -0500
  ...Note that there were more with the word "adjust" in the posts than there were with the word adjustment. Mike Mike Collum wrote: > Roger...
• Re: Slider door adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:35:19 -0800
  ...reasons for not just taking it > back to the painter for adjustment; don't want to get into that just > now). > > I do recall...
• RE: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Tue, 7 May 1996 14:02:02 -0500
  ...drum brake adjustment -=20 you can get these poundy things- its a piece of d*mn sturdy flat metal = about 1/2 thick that...
• Re: TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:34:24 -0400
  ...I am wondering if you ran into any issues with the adjustment related to the throttle shaft being worn? That's the problem I...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:28:06 -0700
  ...All adjustments, timing/idle/CO, MUST be done open loop, with the oxy disconnected, as well as the several other adjustment/setup steps given...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 13:12:45 -0400
  ...It is hard to diagnose your lifter condition without hearing it. >> You do want the valve adjustment to be more than 0 clearance to...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:38:55 -0700
  ...Unless something is really bent, only ball joints, control arm bushings, and camber adjustment affect camber (well, or wheel bearings just about to fail...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:39:56 -0600
  ...Valves adjustment in Bentley > > Valve adjusting order, Bentley is vague. Page 15.29 > says "rotate crankshaft 180� clockwise and adjust next cylinder." > > My Volksheimers...
• Re: Shifter lube and adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:50:01 -0400
  ...I've heard it can be a bit tricky > getting things working right again after disturbing the adjustments. > > If anyone has any tips and...
• Fwd: Poptop Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Reeves
  Sun, 28 Sep 1997 13:34:05 -0400
  ...Poptop Adjustment Date: 97-09-28 13:05:23 EDT From: Oxroad To: Denys@ix.netcom.com Denys-- I'm behind on picking up...
• Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 06:37:45 -0600
  ...Is there some adjustment I can do to calibrate it? Velma 82 na diesel westy
• Re: parking brake adjustment frozen
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 18:23:26 -0400
  At 06:18 PM 5/26/2011, Richard A Jones wrote: >Any suggestions? This is on an '87 Syncro, so the >skid rails and...
• Re: Front Heater Maximus
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:09:46 -0400
  ...Take a look at my page, on the botom! http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/rear_heater.htm Yes there is a damn!!!! adjustment clip...
• Re: Sliding door pops open on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 00:01:42 -0700
  ...Karl - is this the best place to try > adjusting it - or is there a better adjustment to make?
• lean out adjustment on AFM
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:27:55 -0700
  HI - I can't seem to find anything in my manuals that tells me which way to turn the adjuster on the AFM to...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:44:09 -0400
  ...It is hard to diagnose your lifter condition without hearing it. >>> You do want the valve adjustment to be more than 0 clearance to...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 8 Jun 2017 21:22:13 +0000
  ...As for clicking after the adjustment there could be a bad lifter, incorrect adjustment, or a valve sticking in the guide. A sticking intake...
• Re: Adjusted Valves.... Off to a rough start
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:34:35 -0400
  ...Took it out for a spin, and now the engine is quiet as a ghost (a far cry from before adjustment). The idle seemed...
• Re: Drive Belts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:59:26 -0800
  ...The belts I bought are Gates and a their is not any more adjustment on them. > > > > > > Can someone please tell me the Gates number...
• Re: 1988 heater lever question.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 16:33:19 -0600
  ...Is the only adjustment to get this valve to close up above the spare tire? > > Adam P > > 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) > 70 Single...
• Re: Hesitating automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:26:08 -0400
  ...There is a band adjustment on the tranny case to make it shift faster. However, this was for the 1-2 shift. Maybe the...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:54:39 -0800
  ...Rather than think 'parts' ...........think 'adjustments and inspection for worn parts." You should check the throttle switch immediately, and adjust if it's off...
• Re: Fuel mixture change
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 10:02:26 EST
  ...quoted-printable > >Hello All, >I have my air filter housing apart looking for >the air mixture adjustment. I read the clymer >book and it...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 09:33:32 -0500
  ...Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment. .... and those parts aren't cheap. van-cafe has them: http://tinyurl.com/posf2z6 It occurred to me...
• Re: Valve/tappot clatter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:50:42 -0700
  It's wise to check the hydraulic lifters adjustment with the rocker arm screws adjustment after something like a few thousand miles on a...
• Revised shift lever bearing
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Revised shift lever bearing
  February 28, 1989
  ...the 'newer' ones don't have these holes, and don't have much in the way of adjustment. ............................................................................ Product Circular Group: 90 Number: 86...
• Vanagon heater cable replacement
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 12:28:39 -0500
  ...Do new cables come with the adjustment hardware that attaches to the heater flappers? How hard a job is it, i.e. where to...
• High elevation adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:34:11 -0600
  ...So my question is are there any adjustments I can make to have a better high elevation driving experience? Any Colorado listees out there...
• Re: auto tranny slipping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 18:37:01 -0400
  The only adjustment you can make is that on the 2nd gear brake band. However, since you are having the problem after warm up...
• Fw: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:06:08 -0500
  Take it back, have them check adjustment, and or bleed! Would not drive until resolved. Howard >Subject: Brakes- >the first pedal-push is smooshy...
• Re: Vent Window Adjustment?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 05:33:45 EST
  In a message dated 1/4/06 2:14:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, md03@XOCHI.COM writes: > Or do I need to bend...
• Re: question: idle fluctuation problem on deceleration? (1.9L wbx)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 13 May 2007 18:37:10 -0700
  ...My problem is most apparent when the throttle position switch is slightly out of adjustment. A tiny bit one way or the other will...
• Re: hydraulic conundrum + parking brake actuator rod
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:22:39 -0700
  the parking brake actuator rod > sheared when I tried moving the parking brake adjustment nut. It > doesn't look to me as if any...