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• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:19:40 -0800
  ...the front end so it can't ever get out of alignment again. Mike ________________________________ From: Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Rear Wheel Camber
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 21:09:57 -0800
  ...An >alignment shop adjusted the front wheels but said that there is no way >to adjust the rear. The service department at the nearest...
• Re: vibration
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:32:40 -0600
  ...Speed point now shifted to 80 to 85 and the vibration that remains is very minor and may now be alignment related. (now believe...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:06:34 -0800
  ...Can't count how many balance jobs and 4-wheel alignments I had trying to stop it. before figuring it out. When New they...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 11:11:01 -0700
  ...At first I was suspect of the alignment or steering components. But, now after three visits my local VW dealer's service centre for...
• Tire wear question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:15:01 EST
  ...I've had the alignment done recently, and many times in the past. Still, the tires wear in the same way. The upper ball...
• Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:02:12 -0800
  Volks, Had some wear on the left front tire. Took it in to the recommended shop and had it aligned. Drove straight but the...
• Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:44:50 -0400
  ...I’m not sure how that effects alignment. My understanding is that the sagging will decrease not increase over time. Also, Van Cafe has...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 07:41:20 -0400
  ...insert those ends with the lift installed > > though, it would seem alignment would be difficult. > > > > David Beierl wrote: > > A kit of ends to be...
• Woodruff Key was a red herring, now fan scrapes on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:24:35 -0500
  ...My only concern now is having the belt somewhat out of alignment. I'll have to watch it I suppose. As a side note...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 31 May 2023 19:38:27 -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...
• Why would a brand new sway bar drop link break?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:06:25 -0400
  ...A front end alignment was also done at the time of all of the other work. The van has brand new tires and 15...
• Re: timing light?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 09:00:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When you rotate the distributor, you'll see the alignment shift. Thom -- > Sex isn't the best nor the worst thing in the world...
• Re: Problem putting Golf diesel into Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Thu, 25 May 2000 15:43:16 -0400
  ...transmission may be too long (bottoming out), or there is an alignment problem between the engine and transmission. Good luck, Howard On 25 May...
• Re: Tiico and the Burp Tank
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:58:57 -0600
  ...bit while you drive!! So, Yes it is an issue! Careful alignment and maybe moving it over a bit may be an option. Cory...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:17:40 -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...
• Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:06:22 +0000
  ...currently have no issues with vibrations or unusual tire wear.  The alignment is true, and the vehicle drives nicely. I mostly drive highways and...
• Re: Last Minute Road Advice
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 1 May 1998 14:20:33 -0700
  ...first aid kit - tire pump - before leaving, check wheel balance and alignment, properly inflate tires, on syncro make sure all 4 have same tread...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 23:02:22 -0400
  ...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: Arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 16:55:19 +0200
  Shortlidge D Joel wrote: > > Also I got a alignment for my Syncro, it seems to track straight but the > technician said it was hard...
• Re: Front wheel squeak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:28:07 -0500
  ...When I got down in the states I replaced both front tires, as I had developed some kind of alignment problem on the journey...
• Re: OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 07:08:03 -0400
  ...You do not have to do an alignment after replacing shocks, as long as everything is put back in its original position. Eric 86...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 00:54:56 EDT
  ...Second, in every case I saw of bearing deformation due to overcrush or pin or slot alignment, the journal seized in a few tens...
• Re: Screeching Alternator Belt
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 May 2017 20:57:18 -0700
  ...And double check the pulley alignment. Cheers Alistair > On May 11, 2017, at 6:02 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > The...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:19:07 -0700
  ...It's a fun mental exercise, and very useful for getting that wheel exactly centered when going straight down the road. - and some alignment...
• Re: Rear wheels lean inward
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 14:33:50 -0400
  ...How is the rear alignment -- toe out or in? Even if it is set exactly where it was before, it might not have been...
• Re: Changing Rods
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 17:56:39 EDT
  ...A collision like this can crack or bend the crank, and even put the case out of alignment. beast of luck gmbulley cary, nc
• Re: uneven tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:36:28 -0600
  ...pretty tight by the way > > the van handles. > > > > Is there an alignment adjustment that can be > > made that might stop the > > above wear pattern...
• Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:07:32 -0400
  ...After an alignment at the local tire shop, we were off. If you're doing it yourself you will need an unusualy large (I...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:54:26 -0500
  I would take the van to a front end specialties shop and get this checked out along with a front end alignment. You just...
• Re: If you've fixed your odometer...Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:25:09 -0800
  ...that I wasn't going to change so they stayed in alignment with the drive gear out. I had to add mileage to mine...
• Re: Radial Arm Bushings.....why R &R them?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:53:23 -0500
  ...old Vanagon, my bushings too look deteriorated >but WHEN does that affect steering, alignment, noises, etc . > >Pls. educate me! > >Larry >Ga. > >PS. I just...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
  ...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: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:52:04 -0700
  You might check your wheel alignment. It doesn't take much excess toe-in to really make the tires scrub. Jake On Tue, Jul...
• Re: GoWesty 2wd Lift Spring Installation
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:39:04 -0700
  ...Highway-wise, handling seems roughly the same, but I won't > know for sure until after I get the alignment done. > > I too would...
• bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:59:30 +0000
  ...tire?                          How can you tell if a shock is bad?                          Would alignment cause this problem? 91 2.5 Vanaroo Westy-Baloo 88 2.1...
• Re: I've had it...Ed's finished with me.
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:11:33 +0000
  ...now it's leaking oil, water, power steering fluid, need tranny, >alignment...everything goes all at once, I'll go bankrupt. I'm a...
• Re: Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 13:47:29 -0700
  ...For instance, can Midas do a brake job? Can Sears do a front end alignment? Is the Vanagon so specialized that a franchise shop...
• Re: '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 20:02:33 -0600
  ...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: WowWowWowWowWow sound when rolling on down
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:30:08 -0400
  ...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: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:45:51 -0500
  ...Also, you might have a pulley alignment problem but if it's been running fine this is not likely. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir...
• Re: Used Power Steering Rack good/bad idea
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:43:03 -0400
  ...time but also the money I spent on a front end alignment. Just my opinion. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Bill...
• Re: Rear Camber Adjust Q's '80
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jun 1997 16:00:12 EDT
  ...Tire America basically told me tough luck since I did the tire rotation, it was out of alignment blah,blah,blah... I took the...
• Re: Newbie Ball Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 11:30:35 -0400
  ...Don't even need to do an alignment when you are done. Good luck, Bill Knight -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 13:42:00 EDT
  ...Unsent Ron et al; I perform this alignment every year before going to the Vehicle Emission Inspection. It involves unplugging the O2 sensor and...
• sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 01:22:25 -0400
  ...on door is going bad? i can not get a perfect alignment that will alow the door to close properly other then where it...
• Re: Lifting a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:42:49 -0700
  ...those two front most cross members to aid in quick lifting alignment? Or perhaps you have a totally different idea? Thanks for any input...
• Re: Syncro Alignment Spreadsheet
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 26 May 1998 23:42:18 -0400
  ...I think we need that california fellow that was so happy with is expensive alignment to supply us with a printout of the specs...
• Re: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:51:59 -0800
  ...Yes, my cruddy mileage might indeed be due to alignment, something > that a few list members suggested. > > As a side issue, I did the...
• Re: Wolfie mods
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 20:14:46 PDT
  ...If you and when you change the springs GET an alignment before you drive much to avoid extreme tire wear. ALL the angles are...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:37:12 -0400
  ...You’ll have to create some kind of support to hold the two pieces in proper alignment while you do the fiberglass work. West...
• Sudden shift linkage outage
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 20 May 2018 14:34:20 -0700
  ...New UCA bushings a few weeks ago, followed by alignment at the VW dealer who checked routine stuff and test drove – no issues. After...
• Re: Got some GoWesty 2wd springs!
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:38:11 -0700
  ...Wa. > > I might find time to install the springs during our trip, but assume I'll > need a wheel alignment afterward, right? > > -- > Shawn Wright >
• Re: handling on pre '68
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 9 May 1995 13:30:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I bet you have an alignment problem. Also, are your tires all the same kind? Inflated to the same pressure? If the rears are...
• RE: What Service Do I Need?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 28 Feb 97 15:36:58
  ...Check suspension alignment. --- On Fri, 28 Feb 1997 13:46:21 -0600 Kelly Bauman <bauman@ican.net> wrote: >I recently bought my Father-in...
• Re: '87 Westy - need to buy engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 13:05:17 -0400
  ...Good idea...The Bus Depot has Sachs clutch kits including the throwout bearing and an alignment tool for $120. -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 20:16:32 -0700
  ...is very difficult to compensate for with a simple front end alignment. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Perdue" <marcperdue@ADELPHIA.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:39:22 -0700
  ...And I need an alignment anyway. My only concern is that there may be debris in the lines that could damage the new rack...
• Re: Stratagies to remember when to rotate tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:34:34 -0600
  ...Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com > > wrote: > > > My local good alignment shop chided me for not rotating my tires > > frequently enough. How do...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:11:16 -0400
  ...This makes me rule out the possibility of > worn bushings or alignment of the shifter rods. What can it be? And how can > I...