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• Re: A/C -R12--R134a -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:17:22 -0800
  Hehe..now the alignment ideal was good.. but propane? But on the other hand.. if I remember the 2nd law of thermodynamics class in...
• Re: [WetWesties] Load Range D Tires: Canadian Tire Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:33:55 -0700
  ...With a proper wheel alignment The Starwagen handles far better than it ever has, both tracking and steering. BTW, if you do want a...
• WowWowWowWowWow sound when rolling on down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:44:39 -0500
  ...I have no vibrations, and no pulling one way or another - so there doesn't appear to be anything bent or out of alignment...
• Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:02:07 -0700
  ...Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 2:44 PM I've used the local VW dealer in my area for wheel alignment in the past. They...
• Re: Engine won't go in
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 May 2001 14:54:21 -0700
  ...Assuming the clutch is installed properly, the angles and alignment are critical in getting these units together. Have someone underneath work a small jack...
• Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Petty
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:16:41 -0400
  ...For instance, can Midas do a brake job? Can Sears do a front end alignment? Is the Vanagon so specialized that a franchise shop...
• Removing Center Drive Shaft on Syncro (Bad VC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Couture
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 18:53:26 -0700
  ...I know that I should mark the driveshaft to make sure I put it back in the proper alignment, but I wonder if anyone...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 09:22:55 -0600
  ...jimt On 9/2/05 6:56 PM, "Wil Haslup" <wil@CHARMFX.COM> wrote: > - check your tire pressure, check your alignment, close the windows...
• Re: Happy Camper: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:04:55 -0600
  ...This improvement was due to wheel > alignment. Really! Wow! Congrats! Mr. BZ-what kinda mileage did you get on your tires? > > For all the...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:05:56 -0500
  ...You may get it close enough by hand to drive & may not even notice any alignment issue, but tire wear after 10K miles will...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
  ...Alignment (but, was unaware that one needs (according to some of you >> guys) to load the vehicle before doing the alignment, do the alignment...
• Coolant bottle is out of whack!
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:37:16 -0400
  ...on that go throught the shield and the motor mounts, the alignment will be off again. Anyone had this happen or have an idea...
• Shifting question.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Keeter
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:45:08 -0400
  ...At first I suspected the gear shift was out of alignment but a quick look under the van did not give me any clues...
• Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 17:16:06 -0400
  ...Today, with new shocks, Agilis shoes, and an alignment, I think my Vanagon is easier to drive than my Jetta. No kidding. Developing business...
• steering question
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 15:24:30 -0600
  ...So a new alignment did not solve the problem. What's worn out or damaged under there that's causing this problem? The power...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 15:07:08 -0400
  ...Add to that the > probability, no - the certainty, that relatively few headlight systems will > keep that ideal alignment over time due to lack of...
• Re: Need help in Wilmington Camber destroyed tire
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:41:55 -0400
  ...So, he sent me to “Just Tires”, a shop that has experience in Vanagon alignments! These guys were great, and they were able to...
• late vanagon armrest repair
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:15:52 -0400
  ...There is a pin that you knock out with a drift or alignment pin. Then two Allen bolts that need to be tightened. Then...
• Re: Unidentified part
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:19:32 -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: [NVC] Need alignment sight to help with backing trailer
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:16:51 -0400
  That's good to help you align the hitch when you're hooking up the trailer (and don't have a helper). I don...
• Re: Syncro Alignment & Vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 19:14:44 -0600
  Steven, With a Syncro, you always need to be aware of the u-joints in the main driveshaft. They can be easily checked by...
• Re: Timing belt install on a 1.8 8 Valve
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 07:49:31 -0700
  ...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: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:05:42 -0800
  Jake, I'll take your numbers to the alignment man and pay what it takes. If aligning brings my mileage up to normal I...
• Re: Transporting a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:09:41 +0200
  ...Before unbolting you should mark the rotational alignment of all the flanges on both ends, so you are able to re-assemble everything exactly...
• Re: 4 wheel drive tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:31:13 -0400
  ...I can also be caused by an alignment issue, worn suspension, or more commonly, defective shock absorber. Agressive tires are more prone due to...
• What did I do to make my brake light come on?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 11 May 2005 21:39:29 -0400
  ...When I replaced the power steering rack last month, I didn't quite it centered, and didn't take it for an alignment. I...
• Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 May 2018 18:50:05 -0700
  ...solution… > > Not inexpensive but when you factor in only doing the alignment once, it > starts to look much more cost effective. > > (It drives better...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 13:56:00 -0500
  ...Then the alignment has to be sent out.) I bought my parts from Bus Depot and had a local shop install them and align...
• Re: Removing the iginition switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:37:17 -0700
  ...the new core to the old core and housing to determine alignment. When the core is "in", the key orientation is not vertical, it...
• Water pump ?
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 10:36:24 -0700
  ...fan belt was too tight and pulled the shaft out of alignment. and the pump body is somewhat asymmetrical. Any advice? --------------------------------- Start your day...
• Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:38:47 -0700
  ...Mark at Lonsdale Wheel Alignment, spotted leak. (I think he's the owner.... Beetle Spa sends their alignment stuff to him) Something felt hinky...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  ...Inspect (power steering) fluid level, belt, leaks, line condition, rack bushings, u-joint, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, operation. (manual) rack bushings, tie rods...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:10:16 -0700
  ...I am betting on the radius arm causing the drifting. > �Second, finding a good alignment shop...that can sometimes be a real crap > shoot...
• Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:04:17 -0600
  ...If the seal is not sticking out and further than > the old one, it is > most likely simply an alignment problem. > > Did you remember...
• Re: Rear Hatch Alignment Blues...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 24 May 2007 09:39:51 -0400
  ...like something is "Sprung" with yours. > > > > I've never had an alignment problem with my '84 7 passenger nor my '85 > > Westy ... AND ... I...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:17:13 -0700
  Don, In recent times, everytime I've bought a new clutch plate, it came with a plastic alignment tool in the box. BenT Sent...
• Re: Front End Work (Corrected)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:41:21 -0800
  ...Doing the upper control arm bushing would be easy, but then I will need a $50 alignment 3. Getting to the lower A-arm...
• Re: "Whump whump" noise from front RH side.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:42:12 -0700
  ...Still need an alignment (I"m betting on toe in, but caster maybe too) and brakes still bedding in somewhat, though they're grabbing...
• Tires - again!
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Fri, 22 May 1998 12:52:14 EDT
  I just returned from getting a front end alignment at my local independent VW mechanic. On the lot was the twin to my '91...
• Re: front end
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 08:12:19 -0700
  ...They are bolted in, but you'll need an alignment afterwards. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Cooper" <Zcoop1@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: [Syncro] Medium length travelogue, and misc.
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 30 May 2002 12:43:59 EDT
  ...This one had alignments done over the years to compensate for wear. After I replaced all the parts in the front end and set...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:33:50 -0500
  ...Dont forget your new front end alignment. Squeekeee squeekeee squeek.Get new strut bar bushings(cheap) Origional bushings can loosen up and wobbel and...
• Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 17 May 2012 09:25:22 -0700
  ...AFAIK, there were two factors that caused this leak: - slightly misaligned install of fill tube + related parts by me - and/or poor alignment of...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:35:22 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Sep 12, 2014, at 7:20 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > You don't need to get an alignment when...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:17:18 -0700
  both front tires wearing 'roundy' ...........worn on the edges, both inner and outer, assuming things are not all worn out, and alignment is close...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 22:52:31 -0700
  OK, so I need to go back to wheel alignment school. I do appreciate your sharing that info with me. So was the final...
• Re: Strange Tire Wear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 18:01:54 -0700
  ...Time to find a good alignment shop! Gregor Brandt wrote: > > About two weeks and 300 miles ago I changed the brakes on the front...
• Re: steering rack - r&r
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 09:25:40 -0400
  ...Incidentally, is this a job that has to go to a VW shop, or can any suspension and alignment shop handle a rack replacement...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 25 May 2005 14:11:17 -0700
  ...You will need usually a new alignment after that. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "kevin obrien" <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Tires
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:07:18 EDT
  ...Total with tire disposal fee, alignment and taxes was $852.15. They will be tested on their first trip this weekend to Watkins Glen...
• Re: Wont crank if voltage <= 12.0
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:01:10 -0700
  ...It had slipped out of alignment and was making just enough contact so that the van would only start when conditions were just right...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 26 May 2018 14:54:24 -0700
  Christopher at T3 has the real solution… Not inexpensive but when you factor in only doing the alignment once, it starts to look much...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Max Fenner
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 01:01:18 +0200
  ...on the joint, or to the "feel &sound" you are experiencing : Alignment, upper controlarms, springs?,tires, tirepressure etc. However you w*i*l*l...
• Re: lifting spacers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:14:43 -0400
  ...it isn't put back exactly the way it was, your alignment could be adversely affected. I've heard, indirectly, of people using old...
• Re: lifting spacers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 12:40:40 -0400
  ...it isn't put back exactly the way it was, your alignment could be adversely affected. I've heard, indirectly, of people using old...
• Re: Mileage survey closing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:47:02 -0800
  ...There was no question asking about wheel alignment specs which can make a substantial difference to rolling resistance. I also forgot to put my...
• Clunking front end noise
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:50:00 EDT
  ...For $650 they could replace them and add a front end alignment and I would be good to go. I thanked him kindly and...
• go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
  ...Alignment (but, was unaware that one needs (according to some of you > guys) to load the vehicle before doing the alignment, do the > alignment...
• Re: '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 17:49:28 -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: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:28:40 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I've used the local VW dealer in my area for wheel alignment in the past. > They in fact are...