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• Re: clutch recomendations
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 08:48:14 EDT
  ...new clutch disc, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throw out bearing and alignment tool. If you aren't in NJ you don't have to...
• Re: Sears disaster- LONG
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 24 May 2001 19:32:23 -0700
  ...not after they scratched all 4 alloys doing an alignment and ruined most of my $13 lug nuts. Now, I take 4 wheels into...
• Re: Noisy Wheel bearing - Serious Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 15:37:05 -0600
  ...I hate to spend 48$ on it for alignment since it drives by itself at 70 mph and the steering wheel centers properly after...
• Re: Should 1982 bus steer straight?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Oct 1996 01:34:28 -0400
  ...Have an alignment shop check out the caster. Incorrect castor angle will cause drifting. It is easily adjusted. Camber and toe will have to...
• Re: New Syncro Westy Purchase and belt/Drivetrain questions
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 17:29:46 -0400
  ...reason (unknown to you) the V-belts are not in proper alignment; c) if anything is coming in contact with the belt; d) if...
• Cheap fix for the "Westy left side lean"
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:56:14 -0800
  ...All for $52 on top of the alignment charge. Never heard of this before, but it sure seems to work! -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case...
• Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:10:02 +0200
  ...1987 Golf Cabriolet 1991 Golf > Only the �92 Vanagons have the electrical low-beam-alignment system and 3 > point belts for the rear bench.
• Re: Favourite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:23:34 EDT
  ...Free alignment, the van steers nice and straight now. George
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 29 May 2012 10:47:07 -0600
  ...I recently replaced my steering rack (with tie rods) and tie rod ends and I found, after alignment, the engagement of the tie rod...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  ...end wear? Since I'm going to have to do an alignment when I replace the control arm bushings, I don't want to...
• Re: Raise the rear
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 94 10:21:16 gmt
  ...a lot of time and you don't have to worry about messing up the alignment. Andy E. A.C.Erskine@lut.ac.uk
• 95 EV CAMPER TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Schermerhorn
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 16:01:45 +0000
  ...Took it to an alignment specialist and they said the rear end was within VW specs. I have rotated tires every 5 to 7...
• Push rod alignment
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 23:24:01 -0700
  Hi, I've spent the last couple hours attempting to bolt on a rocker. I thought I had it, but one of the valves...
• Front end help? 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 13:18:50 -0500
  ...I'm figuring that this is not curbside work, if only because it's alignment related, but I wanted to be sure I'm...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 15:53:19 -0700
  ...No, don't go to an alignment shop unless they are friends. They'll just try to sell you a front end rebuild. But...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:46:15 -0800
  ...However a full real alignment of course is much better. I would say tie rods only fail from jillioins of miles, or out of...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:56:31 -0700
  ...36 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I use two hands and a knee& toe under the tire to lift it into alignment. > Easy! > > Stuart [snip]
• Timing belt install on a 1.8 8 Valve
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 07:02:03 -0600
  ...But am unsure that I have the crank and camshaft gears in that correct alignment. Can some one point me to a good resource...
• Re: CO adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 07:57:43 -0400
  John; I would double check the three alignments associated with the throttle body as outlined i the Bentley. Especially the idle position sensor. ----- Original...
• Muffler alignment
  Historical mailing list - Jason Pufahl
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:29:40 +0000
  Hello all.. I am putting a new muffler on my van and just want to verify if there is a flow direction I need...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:22:51 -0400
  ...See the raw data at http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/ScanGaugeTest.txt for better alignment. Richard
• Re: PS leak
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:54:37 -0500
  ...BD has a rack > with outter tie rod ends for a very good price. > > Remember, replacing the rack requires a front end alignment. Consider...
• Alignment For Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Mar 94 12:01:34 EST
  ...If you take your Vanagon Syncro into an alignment shop and say, "give me an alignment," there is a 5% chance you will get...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint. - about alignment shops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 16:18:54 -0700
  ...This is MOST alignment shops. All they are really looking for is JUSTIFYABLE PROFITABLE repair jobs. I've read trade magazine articles that say...
• tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Tue, 20 May 1997 09:51:23 -0400
  ...Is this due to the alignment being off or is it a more serious problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike D.
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:58:30 -0800
  ...If the problem has been > wheel alignment, I'll know it. > > Fingers crossed! > > Maybe there's something on my poor mileage page that will...
• Re: Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:15:19 -0700
  ...At that point I'll probably have an alignment done. Overall I'd say that I like the change, but slightly miss some of...
• Re: Hella H4/why such different prices?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 08:42:28 -0500
  ...It uses an H4 style bulb, and has the alignment tabs on it. The 2nd is the actual H4. The H4 does not have...
• Re: Align and rotate
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 14:06:37 -0700
  ...Align and rotate > Got a few questions on tire rotation and alignment. > > I'm in the process of getting new tires and I'm...
• Re: Replacing rear hinge on sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:47:43 +0000
  There are a number of videos out there on the subject.  The hard part is getting the door alignment correct. If you have had...
• Re: Makeshift Clutch Alignment Tool
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:49:53 -0400
  Yep…that’s where I got the old one…not ready to get a new clutch, the old one seems just fine- just swapping...
• Re: what is a crashed Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:52:38 -0500
  ...wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > New front clip and door and pan alignment should get you a decent camper. > I'd guess it's worth...
• Subject: Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Anthony
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:01:21 -0700
  ...Since putting on the correct tires, they seem to be wearing evenly, so I'm holding off on the alignment. Anyway it seemed like...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Marcus
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 22:18:22 -0700
  ...with the stability of my 85 > Westie...which I think are alignment related tho one shop has told me > they have done all they...
• Re: Lower 1st gear in 091-1; tranny woes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 10:03:02 -0700
  ...pinion since a worn pinion bearing throws them out of proper alignment and clearance. Then it will be really noisy and rebuild costs will...
• Slider door autolock fixed! 1988 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 05:49:18 -0500
  ...The door had come out of alignment with the pillar, thus the little plungers were not making good contact in the areas they needed...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:04:49 -0700
  ...This van has held alignment, without unusual wear, for quite some time. The rust is formidable and I can only guess that if these...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:25:42 -0700
  ...If the alignment shop gives you a high bid just go to the one three blocks away ........... somebody will meet your budget. The first...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 May 95 18:59:17 CDT
  ...which makes it all the more important that you triple-check the idiot with the alignment machine if you take it in for an...
• Upper control arm bushing, done.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:26:09 -0700
  ...I had adjusted the alignment to compensate for the A-Arm being out of whack...the Vanagon was going straight and the tires weren...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:25:11 -0400
  ...than "obscure" technical discussions of anti-sieze on bolts, tires, wheel alignment, or what year first came with "see-through" headrests? Discussing how to...
• Long distance driving advice
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 11:36:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...New Tires Alignment Bleed Brakes Oil Change 2 days before leaving What kind of things should I check out and do to the bus...
• Vanagon for sale in Hawaii
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 11:28:53 -0700
  ...Levels Correct? Oil Coolant Transmission Windshield Dings None Slight Moderate Extensive Steering & Alignment Comments: Brake Responsiveness Comments: Vehicle Acceleration & Handling Comments: Test Drive Comments:
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:56:20 -0400
  ...The rear trailing arm has an adjustment slot for alignment. I would scribe a mark or two where it bolts to the van frame...
• Re: '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 16:58:09 -0800
  ...Are there any additional > suspension/alignment changes that need to take place when I add > these springs?? I'm also going ot swap the...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:02 -0700
  ...Front tire wear >> >> William, >> >> My 84 has the same issue, and when I brought it in for an alignment last >> year after changing the...
• Re: What's a Vanagon "Sport"?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:31:03 -0700
  ...the cutout around the utility inlets (see photo), > and around the slider's handle (not shown) don't look amateurish. > Perfect radii, good alignment...
• Tie Rod Problem on '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Oct 1995 13:09:35 -0500
  ...I re-attached it for now, and need to take it in for alignment. Any interesting comments or advice? Mick Owens Space Vacuum Epitaxy...
• Arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 11:40:54 -0400
  ...if you put your arm on it? Also I got a alignment for my Syncro, it seems to track straight but the technician said...
• Re: Bleeding Vanagon Radiator/Change High/Low Beam Bulb
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 27 Dec 1996 23:46:39 -0800
  ...By the way, the ones that hold the alignment are actually a cheap VW part when they need replacing. They use a little plastic...
• gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - David Robertson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:52:17 -0400
  ...What I did find was a post in regards to the critical alignment of the filler neck to the tank. I believe this to...
• Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 05:55:33 -0800
  ...Buffeting at 65 but smoothing out when you back off the accelerator is a classic case of a bad alignment. >(maybe an > intake manifold...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:07:08 -0400
  Cheap plastic alignment tool is the best solution, lacking an extra input shaft lying around. In a pinch, I've used my finger to...
• arrrg, ring broke!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Spotted Wolf
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:59:27 -0400
  ...I finally made a tool that allows me hands free alignment of the connector arm while centering it for the reception of the wrist...
• Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:29:09 -0700
  ...check condition of the upper control arm bushings before getting an alignment. This is not hard to do for the average "wrenching" inlined owner...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:48:13 -0700
  ...On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 7:53 AM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > Take it to a good alignment shop. �It...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:38:26 -0600
  ...through are a bit sloppy so pay attention to the Position/Alignment of that Bushing Carrier so as to try & return it to Its...
• Fwd:Euro: Chassis: 88 Volkswagen COMBI, Alignment, FRONT TYRES
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 07:18:21 EST
  Vanagon listers, this is one from my pro tech's list, any ideas? In a message dated 3/22/98 11:36:36 AM...
• r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:36:10 -1000
  been having front end alignment problems in my syncro lately. my mech informs me that the entire rack and pinion assembly is moving because...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 19:20:57 -0700
  You don't need to get an alignment when you do the steering rack, if you keep track of where the treads are on...