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• Re: Road stabiliy issues or swaying in the wind
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:32:22 +1200
  ...Have it checked or even tweaked by a good >alignment shop as well as the camber and toe in. A good front-end >tech...
• Re: Vibrations: the usual suspects
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:21:38 -0700
  ...check >the tires for balance. >Has anyone experienced such a vibration. Alignment, engine or tranny >mounts, CV's(inner or outer)? Any thoughts on...
• Chatters
  Historical mailing list - Chase Davenport
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:52:41 -0700
  ...Is it standard procedure to replace all mounts at once? What about alignment of transmission to engine? I didn't use a centering tool...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 12 May 2011 09:42:17 -0700
  ...van, right? After reassembly you'll take it in for an alignment and you're good. There is an alternative for the control arm...
• Re: Fragile headlight adjusters (was : Trying to install headlight relays...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:22:34 -0500
  ...Unless the whole process knocks them way out of alignment, you don't need to disturb them (and risk breaking any). HTH, Mike B...
• Re: Fragile headlight adjusters (was : Trying to install headlight relays...)
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:44:44 -0500
  ...the body. > Unless the whole process knocks them way out of alignment, you > don't need to disturb them (and risk breaking any). > > HTH...
• Syncro Tire Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:06:13 -0800
  ...is from when they were on the front with a marginal alignment, since adjusted.� Although the center, and inside, of these two tires is...
• Re: Replacing Upper Ball Joints - What else?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 01:49:49 -0400
  ...assuming your alignment was good before the joints needed replacing. The link you provided, by Tom Carrington, is an excellent resource. FWIW, I replaced...
• RE: V6anagon soon to be re-V6'ed
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:50:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It's there for alignment purposes, of course. If the tranny input shaft is supposed to be in the exact center of the bellhousing...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:35:53 +0000
  ...After replacing the tire, I found that the alignment  is off, the passenger side wheel is pointing right while the drivers side is pointing...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 21:21:51 -0700
  ...the front end checked (replaced one ball > joint and did an alignment - they said the rest of the front end > components looked OK). The...
• Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:03:42 -0400
  ...The dent? Might be affecting the (for lack of better term) window pivot thus affecting alignment of vent window in question. Hard to say...
• Re: Rocky Mtn Westy Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:34:40 -0700
  ...Installation is straight-forward and I had no issues with attachment as far as alignment. It requires omission or modification of one of the...
• Re: bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:01:14 -0800
  ...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: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:26:53 -0700
  ...Utter moo's (udder chance) and just maybe if the moon is full and the heavens in alignment you might be blessed. Intermittant failures...
• Helping cool the motor..Redline WaterWetter..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:24:36 -0700
  ...you went fast, they blew out of position, into a vertical alignment across the bottom of the radiator!..Slow down, and they returned to...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:12:22 -0700
  ...is your goal to get it aligned well enough just to drive to a real alignment shop, or to get it really pretty close...
• Re: Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:43:24 -0500
  ...The technician who did the alignment > seemed very into getting the vanagon "just right" and I was glad to see > that. > > Jim >
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:25:21 -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: New tires, now my Westy wanders a bit
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 29 May 2002 19:51:00 -0700
  ...responsive/sensative So i think your supension could use some adjustment/alignment, but Im no mechanic. Phil Stanhope***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" ***60...
• Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:09:59 -0400
  ...Here is a link to the Alignment specs, and what my shop was able to achieve on my van. Based on how close the...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:44:26 -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: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:52:48 -0700
  ...insert those ends with the lift > installed though, it would seem alignment would be difficult. > > David Beierl wrote: > A kit of ends to be...
• Re: Sliding Door Service Video I made
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:47:00 -0400
  ...I fiddled > around with the alignment of the door and that finally stopped > it. Jeff > > Jeff Stewart > > ------------------------------ > > Ken, thanks so much for this useful...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:48:16 -0400
  ...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: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:07:19 -0700
  ...The alignment is true, and the vehicle drives nicely. I mostly drive highways and freeways. I drive gently. Only very occasionally on dirt roads...
• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:17:19 -0800
  ...That way you won't have any issues with the alignment. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Leaking auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:39:40 -0400
  ...Next probability is a bad torque converter seal or bushing-alignment problem. Both are best serviced by removing the transmission. Also, make sure the...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:01:34 -0600
  ...shop and get this > checked out along with a front end alignment. You just did all of that > work and having the front end...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:21:04 +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: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:57:29 -0700
  ...After replacing the tire, I found that the > alignment is off, the passenger side wheel is pointing right while the > drivers side is pointing...
• Re: Bras 'n things (Freitag) / Vibrations, usual suspects
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 2 May 1999 15:11:57 -0700
  ...On the subject of vibrations my front alignment checked out okay, front passenger side out a bit but no change in the vibration. Went...
• Re: teeth on water pump/alternator belt all chewed up on 87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 07:47:48 -0700
  ...If alignment etc appear ok, check the complete circumference of each pulley to make sure it isn't dented or has a wow in...
• sticker alignment problems
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 09:15:25 -0700
  Yo Karl, You wrote: "I lined mine up with the defrost lines in the back window." Oh oh! That means your sticker is crooked...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:33:20 -0500
  ...Personally unless the alignment is so far off that you can really feel or you shave off tires in 10,000 miles I would...
• Re: dumb mechanic cant remember fuel sender orientation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:45:04 -0500
  ...I can't tell what they are referring to for the alignment. Where should the float be when properly installed, or is there another...
• Re: Fw: vc install/alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:24:28 -0500
  ...Front final drive alignment must be done to ensure driveshaft > >is installed without distortion." > > > >Okay, can anyone tell me what this procedure entails? There...
• Westy back from hit and run
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 20:23:40 -0400
  ...He got a four wheel alignment. Driving him is great (except that the steering wheel is now crooked--I'll have to pull it...
• Re: rebuild again?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 18:50:47 -0400
  ...Pul heads and check cylinder alignment with precision straight edge. It will tell all. Dennis
• Re: 87 GL Steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 11:00:24 -0600
  ...arm so you won't have to pay for a re-alignment if you keep track of left and right rods. Also, don't...
• Re: Taking apart a distributor -- arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:24:32 EDT
  ...If you have someone who can be trusted to hold the distributor in alignment while you pop the pin, just chuck the saddle into...
• Re: Syncro propshaft vibration mystery
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 May 2007 21:48:03 -0600
  ...My alignment tool, since it mounts flush on the flanges, is comparing the difference to the line between flanges, not horizontal. That is, that...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:49:29 -0500
  ...shocks, 1.5" lift springs in the rear only, and an alignment (front and rear). The shop that did the work is experienced with...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:49:02 -0700
  ...insert those ends with the lift > > installed though, it would seem alignment would be difficult. > > > > David Beierl wrote: > > A kit of ends to be...
• While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:07:54 +0000
  ...while I'm in there? I understand I'll need an alignment when I'm finished up. Can any shop do this or should...
• 86 Vanagon 4 speed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 15:31:59 -0500
  ...I checked the external linkage and this seems fime - in alignment and lubed. Seems to be internal for sure. Are there any other common...
• Re: Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 13:50:28 -0800
  ...Bus suffered only sheetmetal damage, no alignment problem at all.
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Max Fenner
  Tue, 28 Aug 1956 00:16:26 +0000
  ...BTW check also alignment, upper control arms etc. as this is probably the real culprit that made your U-joint wear out, greetings Onkel...
• New A-arm bushings and strange noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:55:29 -0700
  ...It also says, once the wishbone is installed, take it to a "VW alignment specialist" Hey Thanks for reading this far, also the lower...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 May 2013 08:52:46 -0400
  Changes in direction while braking are either the result of varying friction from the brakes or tires or the alignment is changing under the...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:21:20 -0700
  ...What this means is that any handling degradation you feel is mostly due to alignment change that occurs as the ride height changes over...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:43:31 -0500
  ...As these vans age it is often the bodies that are flexing enough to cause the doors to go out of alignment. It gets...
• poor mileage 90 GL
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 14:06:12 EST
  ...converter new S&S exhaust system new o2 sensor four wheel alignment ( and new tires), new injector hoses (old ones cracked) hours of messing...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 10:39:04 -0800
  ...City mpg pre wheel alignment(but post changing timing and some other fussing about): 13.7 mpg City mpg post alignment: 15.6 mpg...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:39:02 -0700
  ...You will need to have an alignment performed though. Yes, if your current ride height is about 17”, the 1” spring shims should result...
• Re: Broken exhaust bolt.
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 1 May 2016 00:44:19 -0400
  ...the plane in which you are pulling your wrench OUT OF ALIGNMENT with the plane of the head of your bolt) find a way...
• Re: P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:13:50 -0800
  ...ends you know how far to thread it on the tie rod shaft and > avoid a major steering alignment problem. > Hope this Helps > Jim >
• aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 10:05:57 -0500
  ...with the water cooled elbow part# 025 129 967a, and the alignment and fit is very poor. The Bus Depot paper catalog lists the...
• Re: Anyone use Les Schwab for tires?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 10:08:02 -0700
  ...If you can find a shop that does alignments by HAND then you are looking at high quality. You will pay more but it...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:11:32 -0700
  ...This would mean the center your contact patch will be 29mm further outwards than where VW engineers designed the alignment specs. I’m not...