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• my lug bolt alignment tool RE: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:40:55 -0400
  Hard to believe anything is $4 at the Mercedes dealer. My brother got a quote of 16K to replace the knocking motor in his...
• I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - John Stepto
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:13:56 -0400
  ...I did remove the two alignment dowel at the starter as they didn't appear to go into anything. As I was drawing it...
• Re: Derek's Syncro alignment specs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 96 20:36 CST
  Derek Drew wrote an excellent article about Syncro alignment specs. I'm always amazed by minds that understand steering geometry, I've never been...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:31:56 -0700
  ...An alignment guy thought mine were shot, but the new ones moved the same as the old ones. Might want to investigate a little...
• Alignment in the desert
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 10:59:30 -0800
  I was addressing leaks in the expansion tank rubber grommets on my 2wd 84 tintop while camping in the southwest desert and I saw...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:45:08 -0400
  ...close enough by hand to drive & may not even notice any > alignment issue, but tire wear after 10K miles will "tell all". > > Thanks, > Tom...
• RE>Rear Speaker Mtg. Clips
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  18 Jun 1997 13:49:50 -0700
  ...is to realign the two broken pieces back in their = original alignment on a piece of wax paper or aluminum foil. Cut a metal...
• Help : Transporter Pulls to the Left
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 13:12:29 -0000
  ...I suspect the rear wheel alignment but I can't find > >> enyone who will touch it. > >> > >> Any ideas? > >> > >> Martin > >> Scotland > > > >Do your tyres wear...
• Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:40:36 -0700
  ...up, and usually has no problem remembering how to duplicate that alignment when closing the cap. The wire tie keeps the cap and key...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:25:57 -0800
  A note on proper alignment/adjustment of the linkage. Fastidiousness, and attention to detail is mandatory here. I recently paid ~1200USD to have my...
• Got some GoWesty 2wd springs!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:38:48 -0700
  ...I might find time to install the springs during our trip, but assume I'll need a wheel alignment afterward, right? -- Shawn Wright
• Re: Lowering the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:40:12 -0800
  ...Other suspension parts should work fine, but have the alignment checked. Could some "wish my van was higher" person make use of these > springs...
• Re: Clutch replacement Hints
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:19:08 -0700
  ...which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch Disc - Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment Tool - Pilot Bearing", what other parts my I run into that may...
• 70mm Fuel Filler Neck Slightly Better Before/After PICS + Insights poss tips and "Thanks!"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 18:48:45 -0800
  ...Given what I've found, I suspect my aftermarket tank and/or frame alignment at fault. The coolant pipes do not touch the tank...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 13:47:24 -0700
  ...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: front end clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:34:34 -1000
  ...I have just had the springs replaced on the rear and an alignment done that is finally accurate...the guys at the shop did...
• Rear Hatch Alignment Blues...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 24 May 2007 05:38:24 -0400
  So I've consulted my Bentley, searched the archives (did not find anything), but I can't find anymore info on adjusting my rear...
• Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:57:13 -0700
  Dan, I did look at that alignment and it looks pretty good. I will follow up on that thought though. I will also confirm...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:55:06 -0700
  ...Beetle Spa sends their alignment stuff to him) Something > felt hinky on route to shop. 1st thought: "MC? Nah. It's almost new". > 2nd...
• Re: Power steering rack - how to tell when it is bad?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:01:32 -0700
  ...and moved to a 25mm sway bar. > Then had a quality alignment done by a knowledgable Vanagon shop. > > I'm not seeing a dramatic...
• Re: Velma is back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 07:48:07 -0400
  ...work due to no hole for original vanny antenna and > the alignment was done today. She drives like a dream,no clunks anymore nor...
• Re: Coolant bottle is out of whack!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:21:57 -0700
  ...on that go throught the shield and the motor mounts, the > alignment will be off again. Anyone had this happen or have an idea...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:03:14 -0700
  ...to be concerned about? Like will that play cause wear, > performance, alignment issues? > > Thanks much, > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For...
• Bone yards near upstate NY? Need sway bar ('82 vanagon).
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 96 18:37:52 EDT
  ...Should I expect any problems if I just unbolt the broken sway bar and do the wheel alignment? /Martin
• Re: '90 Vanagon alternator bracket problem
  Historical mailing list - Tzung-Horng Yang
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:34:00 -0800
  ...I would like to check the alignment of the pulleys and bearings of alternator myself. Do I have to remove the belts in order...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:56:31 -0800
  ...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: 82 VW Vanagon oil spray
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:25:42 -0400
  ...exact wheel alignment, good bearings and CV's etc) with > the 5.43 final drive ratio can do a top speed of about 65Mph...
• FS: 84 Vanagon GL (Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:46:38 -0400
  ...hard brake lines New ball joints (upper & lower) New tie-rod & alignment New reverse switch Rebuilt drive shafts New horn Rebuilt starter (Bosch) Tuneup...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:56:30 -0700
  ...I also wonder if the alignment specs are the same for both versions of 2WD vanagon. as aside story about alignment............I'm restoring...
• Re: Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:48:01 -0500
  ...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: Pinned down
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 21:09:54 EST
  ...t believe that anyone said that! The pin is not only alignment but keeps the flwwheel from turning on the shaft. >> Errrr....one little...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:24:50 -0500
  ...You might have > to jack around with the alignment of the engine with the X-mmission a bit. > > George >
• Re: bed problems
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:42:42 -0700
  ...Use carefully and only if you are sure the alignment is off due to pin angle. Mark Tim Leek wrote: > Mark. Thanks, that sounds...
• Tire Question ... thanks
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:42 -0700
  ...As a result , I have made an appointment to have an alignment and any necessary front end work that needs to be done. I...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:34:53 -0500
  ...Some of the previous alignment adjustments were made to for manufacturers tolerances and some for wear & you are resetting both when you install new...
• Re: Dometic fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 11:22:41 -0700
  ...subtle incorrect alignment of flue parts) Enough parentheses! ;) Neil. On 6/1/14, Andre Fiedler <fiedlerac@gmail.com> wrote: > I have an 89 Westy...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:21:04 -0600
  ...Also, you might have a pulley alignment problem but if it's been running fine this is not likely. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir...
• WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:06:00 -0700
  ...Because linkage is stiff, can't tell if it's a linkage adjustment or alignment issue or the 3-4 hub going south. Thanks...
• Re: Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:32:47 EST
  ...Mine were out of alignment and this caused my sliding door lock to not lock sometimes, or not unlock other times. The latter would...
• issue with a skylight guy's skylight (not a complaint)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:25:30 -0800
  ...It's as if the alignment is off by 1/4 to 1/2 inch towards the rear of the van. This means the...
• Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 15:08:43 -0700
  ...Today, with new shocks, Agilis shoes, and an alignment, I think my Vanagon is easier to drive than my Jetta. No kidding. Developing business...
• Re: swapping r&p
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:27:21 -0700
  ...since this would be in an automatic tranny, > i don't need to deal with shift forks, but what about > special jigs and alignment...
• Re: Clutch replacement Hints
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:57:22 -0400
  ...which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch Disc - >> Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment Tool - Pilot Bearing", what other >> parts my I run into that may...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:05:29 -0500
  ...labor of replacing them a couple of times, a couple of alignments, and probably the price of replacing a set of tires with worn...
• Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:26:20 -0600
  ...other on this side so maybe I put it out of > alignment. > > Is there a typical part or parts that wears, or, is there...
• Re: Starter bendix not engaging
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 01 Feb 95 13:09:52 CST
  ...Do I need to replace the ring-gear? Is there an alignment >trick when installing the starter? Would experimenting with shims on >the mounting...
• Re: Doors hard to latch when windows closed
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 16:54:37 EDT
  ...I tried to correct this alignment but, it was beyond the limits of the strike and hinge adjustments. So, a couple of U-shims...
• Re: lower front shock bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 04:54:09 -0800
  ...Then again I could be wrong. :) --- Dart 330 <dart330@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I took my van in for a front end alignment yesterday > and...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Mon, 5 Dec 2016 14:23:59 -0800
  ...In-Reply-To: > <CAHTkEuL+Hmx2qEaOLpUu_2AkpYsWbdZL2vFH9jrMv2Cvyaj7jw@mail.gmail.com> > Subject: RE: Alignment in the desert > Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 11:04:37 -0800...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:30:30 -0700
  ...An alignment guy thought mine were shot, but the new ones moved the same as the old ones. Might want to investigate a little...
• 2wd transmission linkage question
  Historical mailing list - peter shaw
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:38:46 -0800
  ...It must be an alignment issue, so what am I over looking? thanks peter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
• Brake whoas
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 01:15:22 EDT
  Hey Volks - Just got the old girl back from an alignment job, and (of course!) it's never just as simple as signing, paying...
• Re: Timing belt install on a 1.8 8 Valve
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 08:38:52 -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: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:18:24 -0400
  ...The lowers require access to a strong press and an alignment afterwards. If the lowers are good, you may want to leave them be...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:36:11 -0700
  I use two hands and a knee & toe under the tire to lift it into alignment. Easy! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Transmisison / Shift Linkage adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 18:56:43 -0800
  ...A note on proper alignment/adjustment of the linkage. Fastidiousness, and attention to detail is mandatory in adjusting the linkage. I recently paid ~1200USD...
• Re: Clunking front end noise
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:13:39 -0400
  ...For $650 they could replace them > and add a front end alignment and I would be good to go. I thanked him > kindly and...
• Eurovan Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Schermerhorn
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 15:45:25 +0000
  ...shield you can build for them), tire wear (and rear end alignment, etc.), air conditioning woes and preventative measures, sliding door seals, and just...
• Re: Armwrestling
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:25:57 -0800
  ...This keeps the alignment as you tap in the mills pin. Now pull the bolt out until it's barely below flush at the...
• Re: Alternator: the play is thing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 02:50:22 EST
  ...The miss alignment will reduce alternator efficiency and might even induce some whine. The real issue though is that catastrophic failure will occur at...