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• Fuel Pump-Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 15:43:27 -0400
  ...New master and slave clutch cylinders New tires and alignment After reading about Jim Mitchells recent experience, I plan on getting a rebuilt airflow...
• Initial impressions of Betts springs/OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 18:09:54 -0500
  ...Of course, I haven't touched the alignment yet. Initial height specs, measured from the center of the wheel to the fender lip: Rear...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:02:06 -0700
  ...Maybe the whole clutch can come out without messing up the alignment...It's been about 10yrs since I did a motor Remove and...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:12:13 -0800
  ...Yet they are so critical > to maintain wheel alignment (caster) as the suspension is loaded. > > Dennis -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For...
• Re: Bilstein HD shock report
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 2 May 2010 14:29:00 -0700
  ...Double Wow! The damn thing actually tracks on the highway! (Include a wheel alignment also) Replacing the KYBs with Bilsteins (HD, Bilstein doesn't...
• Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:57:35 -0700
  ...Oil, all filters, change > tranny oil, spray lube all the suspension, alignment check, wipers, etc > etc. �Plugs and cap, too? > > �Don Hanson > -- Neil Nicholson...
• Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:47:23 -0700
  ...compared to the other wheel? If so, is this a separate alignment parameter? In my case, is the goal is to get each wheel...
• Re: Oh No! Misthreaded exhaust bolt?!
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 19:42:03 -0500
  ...Do not try to force the alignment of the exhaust pipes to the head even by the slightest amount. If they are not perfectly...
• 2.1L crankshaft pulley bolt torque
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:01:27 -0500
  ...13.35 should ALWAYS be used. #Tool 3149 is 3 pieces; Pad, alignment plate, socket & handle and allows safe & reliable crank pulley bolt service...
• Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:03:41 -0700
  ...On Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 7:57 AM Kevin P Gilleran <kevin@gilleranenergy.com> wrote: > Dan, > > I did look at that alignment and...
• Re: Power steering rack - how to tell when it is bad?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:14:13 +0000
  ...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: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 22:54:53 -0400
  Most common is engine to transmission looseness, miss-alignment. Lower studs/nuts coming loose or even breaking. Evidence often the trans bell housing cracking...
• Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:47:24 -0400
  ...The shaft then went in easily like before with the final alignment matching the picture in Bentlys. I quickly bolted the distributor in place...
• Re: Shift rod bushing
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:42:58 -0700
  ...to without removing the tank), which are somewhat > spherical on the outside, and are held by brackets which allows them to > move into alignment.
• Re: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:56:09 -0400
  On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Allan Streib<streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > I think you should have a "typical" load...
• Tire Report
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 06:42:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Now I've got to change the left ball joint to get an alignment, news I got yesterday from the tire shop. More work...
• Severe left front tire wear: Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Thu, 3 Apr 1997 11:50:14 -0800
  ...Is it an alignment problem, a failed CV joint, or the dreaded Viscous Coupling (please no!)? What I've noticed: 1. The vehicle does...
• Re: [whine?]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 11:50:42 -0600
  ...There was the slightest mis-alignment of the ring and pinion and it had worn just a bit out of position. At 90,000...
• Deer Strike
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 11:45:04 -0400
  ...the van still drives straight, so I suspect that there is no alignment issues. Not too bad, considering what could of happened if I...
• Re: FS: 1991 Vanagon GL - Seattle *pictures*
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:39:49 -0800
  ...engine!) > > This is a reallllly nice van... just put on new tires less than 6 months > ago... Alignment done then as well. > > Ciao! > David >
• Re: QUICK! Need someone to measure their syncro van...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 15:22:52 -0700
  ...Syncros need a different engine carrier position to accomplish the proper alignment with the driveline. Mark Simon Reinhardt wrote: > > Hi all, > Would someone with...
• FS: '87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - David Orozco
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 21:48:40 -0500
  ...coolant flush, front tie rod ends, syncro only exhaust, front end alignment, and idle switch. If you're looking for a reliable van with...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:26:26 -0600
  ...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: Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:38:51 -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...
• Haynes Trailer Hitch Installation.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 05:15:26 -0500
  ...I had a few minor problems with bolt hole alignment, but a drift and a tapered tap took care of the problem. I really...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:59:19 -0700
  On 9/24/2009 12:52 PM Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > re > Wheel alignment is a dark and mysterious subject to me. > > start with...
• Re: specs for the 3 roll pins and six bolts for the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 03:27:19 -0400
  ...It was clear I needed them (something) for alignment purposes when I was putting is back together. Weeks of getting to this point and...
• Re: Upper control arm bushing, done.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:32:32 -0400
  ...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: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:18:44 -0700
  So, at what point in replacing bushings do you take it in for an alignment? All of them? 30 year old rubber should be...
• Re: I've had it...Ed's finished with me.
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:06:53 -0800
  ...Ive had it, now it's leaking oil, water, power steering fluid, need tranny, alignment...everything goes all at once, I'll go bankrupt...
• Re: Need Alloy Lug Nuts/NAPA
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 11:22:42 EDT
  ...staight, then just screwed the nuts on and off, with perfect alignment each time. I found that slow cutting produced a better finish. I...
• Re: What did I do to make my brake light come on?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 19:03:07 -0700
  ...When I replaced the power steering rack last month, I didn't quite it centered, and didn't take it for an alignment. I...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:27:58 -0700
  ...You’ll have to create some kind of support to hold the two pieces in proper alignment while you do the fiberglass work. West...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:16:11 -0800
  ...Adjusting Rear Camber > Well, without alignment equipment, I wouldn't attempt it. How would you > measure the angle? David Mc > > > On Sat, Jan 2...
• Re: New to this Game
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 4 May 1999 00:04:23 +0200
  ...I just got the oil > changed and i am getting an alignment tomorrow. I am very aware of the head > gasket problem with these...
• Re: [Vibrations at 2600, 3600 rpm]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 22:32:33 -0800
  ...CHIANG wrote: > > How about balancing the front tires or maybe wheel alignment? > > Cary > > "Elkavitch, Michael and Diana" <elks@TOP.MONAD.NET> wrote: > Hi all...
• Re: Damn has this list gotten ugly lately...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 15:15:35 -0700
  ...What gives? Some solar/lunar alignment thing? How about a non-bitch week for a change? You got a problem, go solve it on...
• Tranny Saga
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 21:21:32 -0700
  ...When everything was said and done the linkage alignment is off a little. First and second were beyond the reverse blocker so I rotated...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2005 21:16:10 -0500
  ...JimF On May 16, 2005, at 8:31 PM, jimt wrote: > Had the alignment given a quick check and tire balance checked. I am...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:21:41 -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...
• Fw: 2.1L Align bore and main bearings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 21:18:30 -0500
  ...The alignment tools are then removed and the block is > torqued for measurement and align bored if needed. The tapered alignment > tooling acts much...
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:42:17 -0700
  ...The worst part for me, on the older larger style filler neck, is alignment and possible too close proximity to the frame rail. image...
• Re: Drive without a driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 24 May 2002 22:23:16 -1000
  ...Drive without a driveshaft? > new tires, alignment, problem with front axles, problem with front > diff? front end problems (bearings, bushings, ball joints)? > > bill > > > On...
• Re: lower front shock bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:26:32 -0500
  ...lower front shock bolts I took my van in for a front end alignment yesterday and when it was finished I got a call...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:15:25 -0700
  ...This makes me rule out the possibility of > worn bushings or alignment of the shifter rods. What can it be? And how can > I...
• Re: Which tire position wears fastest?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:46:24 -0800
  ...Assuming correct alignment front and rear, correct tires pressures and type of tire....... usually the fronts wear 'roundy' and the rears wear less and...
• Re: Sliding Door Service Video I made
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:36:36 +0000
  ...I fiddled around with the alignment of the door and that finally stopped it.         Jeff           Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- >    Ken, thanks so much for...
• Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:10:06 EST
  ...fully checked out why-sticking caliper? lazy caliper on left front? Alignment out? But if the master cylinder is going or leaking internally are...
• Re: Streering problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:53:11 -0400
  ...I didn't hit >anything and it's not an alignment problem (I think - no recent potholes). >The problem is that as I turn...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 23:14:30 -0500
  ...It is too short to tolerate any parallel miss alignment or any side loading from impact. If the muffler is completely supported off the...
• Fwd: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:02:51 -0800
  ...com> wrote: > A Sachs clutch kit should c/w a plastic alignment tool. -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com...
• So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 22 May 2011 20:17:02 -0400
  ...I'll post the bushing story after I have a pro alignment and drive a bit more. I used Powerflex bushes (thanks Chris (Loogy...
• Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 May 2012 12:28:39 -0400
  ...I think something is out of alignment or getting "hung up" somehow - like a linkage problem - it's intermittent. So what could I possibly...
• Re: Streering problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:12:56 -0700
  ...I didn't hit > anything and it's not an alignment problem (I think - no recent potholes). > The problem is that as I turn...
• Re: swapping r&p
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:38:37 -0800
  ...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: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:00:16 -0600
  ...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: Shifting question.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:12:50 -0700
  ...go. > > At first I suspected the gear shift was out of alignment but a quick > look > under the van did not give me any...
• Rear anti-roll bar installed!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 31 May 2002 09:12:21 -0400
  ...Our '88 has shortened stiffened springs, Konis set to about half firm, and "performance" alignment settings (less toe-in more negative camber). Wow! I...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 10 May 2008 15:05:20 -0700
  ...fundamental to an alignment. > I have also seen a woman come directly from an alignment shop where she had > 'an alignment' and there was...
• 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 16 May 2017 08:23:14 -0700
  ...I removed the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker alignment, but one push rod (lifter) now seems to be out too far...