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• 1987 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Gray
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:28:03 -0700
  ...Upgraded to VW factory alloy wheels at 105k (balanced, alignment). Has been in snow and the Syncro all-wheel-drive works well. I tried...
• Re: 4 wheel alignment?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 18:50:50 -0400
  In a message dated 96-09-25 13:28:49 EDT, fty@mcnc.org (Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers) writes: << Anyone had one of these...
• Dare i say it? TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 17:52:47 -0600
  ...Next comes new shocks all around, new tie rod ends and alignment... and that'll be one slew of problems down for a while...
• T3 Camber adjustment w/ Aftermarket wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 17:14:04 EDT
  ...I had the alignment done, but I have noticed that my front tires on both sides are wearing on the outer edges of the...
• Re: Door Plate Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:32:37 -0700
  ...Like on an alignment rack in a real shop, with someone familiar with front ends. Another way to answer your question is 'the front...
• Re: Rear tire angle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:16:14 -0400
  At this point if you really need to adjust the alignment the bushings will have to be cut out. As the sleeves are somewhat...
• Re: Uneven tire wear
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:46:31 -0400
  ...Uneven tire wear > Hi all, > > I am trying to find the reason why my front tires show excessive wear on > the > outsides. > Wheel alignment...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:31:08 -0400
  ...I can even do a decent alignment at home, if necessary. Both the upper/ lower balljoints and the a-arm bushings are relatively easy...
• Re: My van was aligned ...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:19:28 -0700
  ...You'd think a front end alignment on a Vanagon wouldn't be rocket surgery. But as has been pointed out, they ain't...
• poptop alignment
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:36:58 -0600
  I currently have no seal on my 69 westy top, I've noticed that the camper portion does not line up with the luggage...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:47:34 -0700
  ...be interesting to see what an alignment shop says about your van now that you've done a major re-do on the front...
• Re: Align and rotate
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 13:52:42 -0700
  ...No alignment needed when rotating tires either. > > 4) How hard is an alignment to do myself? Forget it. The key is to find ANYONE...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 21:56:39 -1000
  > Worn bushings on the steering rack would only effect the TOE setting on the > alignment, not Caster or Camber. it seems to me that...
• Alignment Specs with 16" rims on my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:45:13 -0400
  Do the alignment specs change, when running different wheel/tire sizes vs. OEM? I'm running 215/55R-16, on Benz rims with 30...
• stuff available
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Aug 94 18:56:57 CDT
  ...derek has some stuff for you syncro owners about the wheel alignment (bentley is wrong, he say). and from personal experience, i know that...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:20:46 -0700
  ...DailyDriver That's A Bit Impractical & Expensive Especially considering that another Alignment needs to be done after these are changed ~ & ~The next time I...
• Shifter Alignment After Clutch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - zan erich
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:00:09 -0700
  Hi, rather than paying the towing cost we opted to have someone with less than optimal experience replace the clutch. While the clutch and...
• Re: Front Tire Noise and cupping wear pattern
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:57:49 -0800
  ...look at suspension component wear, then I'd look at the alignment. > I can't point to what exactly is worn or misadjusted just...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 23:17:38 -0600
  ...Number 1 is shock absorbers, ball joints (or alignment), improper air pressure and balance. Of course bad wheel bearings will cause/contribute to cupping...
• Re: QUICK Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:39:11 EDT
  ...Already have new CORRECT tires but need alignment to keep them new over trip back. (no one around here will do the rear alignment...
• Proud owner...
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Wed, 15 Jan 97 20:42:12
  ...CD ((cartridge) bike racks 1 ft x 4ft carrier that fits into the back bumper excellent condition needs alignment/tires seal to be replaced...
• Re: steering rack juju (F)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 17:16:54 +0100
  ...saturn, our moon, jupiter, venus > and mercury will all be in alignment (in that order) in the nighttime > skies. not that it has anything...
• Meat Beas at the B-B-Q
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 11:49:09 -0700
  ...sticker alignment problems > I forgot to mention that an additional feature of my Methode is that I can > easily remove my sticker when I...
• Michelin MXT 205/70R14 - two found
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 17:05:02 -0700
  I was at my local tire store getting an alignment and they asked if I wanted to get new tires.... I told them the...
• Vibration
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 19:31:31 -0600
  Had the alignment given a quick check and tire balance checked. I am picking up a vibration right at about 65mph. Road surface plays...
• QUICK Problems
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:47:40 -0500
  ...Already have new CORRECT tires but need alignment to keep them new over trip back. (no one around here will do the rear alignment...
• Re: Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 21:25:37 -0700
  ...Until I messed up the shift alignment, and lost first >> and second, having magically turned in third and fourth. Now, after reading >> my Bentley...
• Michelin Agilis Tire ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 10:06:06 EDT
  ...At first I was suspect of the alignment or steering components. But, now after three visits my local VW dealer's service centre for...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 18:12:29 -0700
  ...Makes alignment after easier . Alistair > On Sep 6, 2020, at 2:11 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm close to...
• Re: Rear tire angle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:13:41 -0500
  ...rear wheels look funky. �I need to get an all > around alignment but want to confirm bow much the tires should be angled in...
• Re: (Rant) Need to Bitch!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:38:28 -0400
  ...And the minute they push they break the plastic alignment Unbelievable -- on the *headlights?* Guess we need to go the Navy aircraft way and...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al/cause
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:53:32 -0600
  ...Thus tire balance is just a important as an alignment, but again most of the time I had to deal with cupping it was...
• Re: Hex Size for Front Camber Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 11:09:07 -0400
  14mm.I bought the tool and keep it in the glovebox for alignment purposes. Ask the shop if they have it before they give...
• Re: uneven tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 21:21:11 -0600
  ...Do you know Chip at the tire/alignment place on Main. Trying to > remember the name of the business on the east side of...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al/ no mention?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 23:23:45 -0700
  ...wouldn't it be more likely that the alignment gets knocked out than the bearings go bad.. ? I had one rear bearing replaced once...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:59:39 -0700
  ...it's not too difficult, though you do need to get the alignment right, or find a good Vanagon guy for that. On Tue...
• 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 31 May 2023 17:41:50 -0400
  ...reading readings 935 2580 limit 500 2200 result PASS PASS The alignments of the table is somewhat screwed up but it failed CO emission...
• Re: Makeshift Clutch Alignment Tool
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:51:13 -0700
  We used to use a 3/8 Snap on ratchet handle, but anything like that is fine. Stacy On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at...
• Re: LUK Clutch KIt
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:18:44 EST
  ...These kits include the disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 http://www.vanagain...
• Re: Koni Shock adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:05:20 -0800
  ...I had the alignment shop check it out; they > ended up replacing a ball joint and a tie rod end. I figured if I...
• Re: [syncro.org] Syncro propshaft vibration mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Wed, 23 May 2007 18:04:26 -0700
  ...I put in 6 new rubber mounts on the front diff and made a laser alignment tool to check the alignment of the tranny...
• Re: New to list - need info on camber and toe, water outlet cover
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 12:51:06 -0700
  ...I'm pretty sure since I got a printout from the alignment shop with before and after figures. Find a new shop. Mike > From...
• Re: syncro uneven tire wear?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Wed, 7 May 1997 13:33:53 -0700
  ...Based on my experience here, I would strongly reccommend Syncro owners to have their alignment checked at regular intervals and at any point you...
• Re: Muffler, odd problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 21:59:58 -0500
  ...You may have to apply some heat and bring everything back into alignment. Stan On Sun, 13 Oct 2002 19:33:45 -0700 Earl...
• Re: Yokohama 356 LT opinions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 15:04:56 EST
  ...Only a faulty alignment will cause one or the other edge of a tire to wear abnormally. Wear on both tread edges, underinflation; wear...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 01:09:33 GMT
  ...Number 1 is shock absorbers, ball joints (or alignment), improper air > pressure and balance. Of course bad wheel bearings will cause/contribute to > cupping...
• Re: cap for fridge exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:45:02 -0400
  ...You want to have perfect alignment of the chimney to the plate it screws to --- don't rely on the screws to 'draw it...
• Re: Michelin MXTs..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 10:37:46 -0500
  ...and my alignment mechanic actually commented the > same... Could it be that your van needs an alignment? These > are tricky buggers to align and...
• Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jason Stevenson
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 07:42:28 -0500
  ...I naturally assumed that they had simply not done the alignment quite right, so I took it back, and they redid it free of...
• Re: Unidentified part
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:29:49 -0700
  ...Unidentified part Can anyone identify the part shown in the link below?� I am referring to the flat circlip/alignment-shim-looking parts to...
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:19:42 EDT
  ...Because linkage is stiff, can't tell if it's a linkage adjustment or alignment issue or the 3-4 hub going south This...
• Re: Need help, I can't get transmission back into vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 10:07:46 -0800
  ...Apparently you got it out, but that can be easier than installing when you can't quite get the angle you need for alignment...
• Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:31:42 -0800
  ...So is it recommended to do both sides? The other side seems tight but I would hate to do this and need another alignment...
• Re: sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:00:47 -0700
  ...The alignments of the front lower support, the rear latch WRT the latch pin on the frame, the rear roller arm, and the condition...
• 4 wheel alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 11:31:17 -0400
  Anyone had one of these done? I normally have the front-end done when I purchase new tires or notice anything wrong (funny tire...
• Re: tie rod ends (second request)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:50:14 -0500
  ...I've never had to do one after a tie rod replacement if the alignment was good to begin with. The secret it to...
• Re: Tire wear pattern -- it puzzles the expert
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:00:04 -0700
  ...And third, hardware problems in the suspension that make everything look right on the alignment rack but don't work right on the road.
• Re: What's a Vanagon "Sport"?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:30:36 -0400
  ...Perfect radii, good alignment. Does not look like a shadetree pinstriper job. those arent volkswagen decals. some pinstripe shop added them
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:05:17 -0700
  I had forgotten that alignment is often denoted that way in electronic correspondence. I was doing ASCII art as a youngster so that interpretation...
• Funny front-end noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 19:54:41 -0800
  I recently had my van aligned, after the alignment, I've noticed an odd hollow metallic klunking sound - almost like the sound of a...