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• Re: syncro uneven tire wear?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 7 May 97 10:16:38
  ...Poor alignment. - The camber setting for the RF tire might be off, causing excessive outside shoulder wear. This will not explain excessive overall wear...
• Re: Headlight Alignment
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 13:28:48 -0600
  No, it's not that difficult, I replaced all of my hardware when I converted to H4's, see <http://www.251.org/h4...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:17:18 -0700
  ...perhaps an inch, in any given gear, with now other changes in alignment, H pattern etc. in addtion .. the shfit lever is a little...
• RE: I'm sorry, not enough coffee...
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 02 Nov 1994 11:21:05 EST
  Also tire pressure, average load, whether you run with windows open or shut, tire type, wheel alignment, temperature (e.g. drive during day or...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:34:52 -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: Alternator: the play is thing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:40:12 -0500
  ...The miss alignment will reduce alternator efficiency and might even induce some whine. The real issue though is that catastrophic failure will occur at...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 11:11:46 -0800
  ...It is too short to tolerate any parallel miss alignment > or > > any side loading from impact. If the muffler is completely supported off > the...
• Re: Belt Squeal - Issue Revealed, Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:09:14 -0800
  ...So there I was, 3 days of hauling to a race and in only 2 laps I had a corded tire and an alignment...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:05:09 -0400
  ...Choice of tires and wheel alignment. After all that you pretty much have what you have. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 25 May 2005 16:02:48 -0400
  ...screws to draw down on the vent flange,to make this alignment. Do it by eyeball,bending ,and then pushing, and then tighten the...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 15:24:23 -0600
  resending to vanagon list as last attempt said I needed to verify that I am a list member and that what I'm sending...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:36:40 -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...
• Re: Tie Rod Boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 18:05:39 -0700
  ...steering gear, swap in a new boot and reassemble--then get alignment adjusted? I suppose if I have to go that far, I might...
• 89 Westy for SALE
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:32:33 -0500
  ...all fluids, belts, filters, tune up parts, new tires, Boge shocks, alignment, new LP tank, frig undated, new acrylic pop-canvas, new Fiamma 45...
• Re: Got some GoWesty 2wd springs!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:48:14 -0600
  ...might find time to install the springs during our trip, but assume I'll > need a wheel alignment afterward, right? > > -- > Shawn Wright > > > -- Shawn Wright
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:48:48 +1300
  ...Malleating or intense heating can alter the orientation of particles so that they increase in alignment; heat will do so by melting the metal...
• Re: 2wd transmission linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:52:59 -0600
  ...It must be an alignment issue, so what am I over looking? thanks peter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:30:33 -0400
  ...I guess if you don't feel comfortable with it, you could shim the mount(s) to achieve the desired alignment. Mike B. ----- Original...
• Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 06:41:25 -0700
  ...And ride height can really vary if >> the >> suspension is not "settled" properly. >> I laugh when I see so called suspension experts and alignment...
• Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:22:38 -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: Differential Side cover Failure
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 21 May 1998 20:27:50 -0700
  ...He claims this will push the pinion gear out of proper alignment and cause eventual failure there. steve Dennis Haynes wrote: > Are you talking...
• Re: Pinned down
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 08:50:13 -0600
  ...t believe that anyone said that! The pin is not only alignment but keeps the flwwheel from turning on the shaft. The flywheel will...
• Re: Why won't my engine go in?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 15:11:48 -0400
  ...into the end of the crankshaft, and I used the clutch alignment tool while bolting the pressure plate on. Everything slides together until the...
• Re: Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 17:06:53 -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...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 23:31:12 -0400
  ...He did suggest that I had an issue with engine timing, improper starter alignment, bad battery etc. etc. cuz how could it possibly be...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:30:38 -0700
  ...I beleive there have been pump sprocket alignment issues on a 1.9 block if not using the cast iron injection pump mounting bracket...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 May 2018 14:07:10 -0700
  ...A real shame to have to get another alignment. The bus is tracking SO well with really even tire wear so far. I will...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 13:44:39 +1200
  ...the front end checked (replaced one ball >joint and did an alignment - they said the rest of the front end >components looked OK). The...
• Unidentifiable sound
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:24:34 -0500
  ...I thought perhaps treads had become distorted from bad alignment or some such. No, they're fine and they aren't abnormally warm either...
• Re: bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:44:00 +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: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:57:43 -0400
  ...What I did find was a post in regards to the critical alignment of the filler neck to the tank. I believe this to...
• Re: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:06:38 -0700
  ...There are no downsides for a properly sized bar like T3's, and installation won't affect your alignment. Too big though and you...
• Re: '87 synchro advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 94 9:06:26 PST
  ...If it gets the least bit out of alignment, shifting becomes very difficult. I would also get a compression check. -Jim
• (Rant) Need to Bitch!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 11:14:58 -0500
  ...And the minute they push they break the plastic alignment adjusters. I had my machine into my favorite and experienced 'V'gon mechanics shop...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:41:24 EST
  ...I guess an alignment jig would prove useful but, I have always just CAREFULLY aligned the ends for gluing and stuck them together. A...
• Re: WTB Carat Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:56:43 -0400
  ...Check the wheel alignment. Adjusting the radius rods to reduce the caster angle will also increase the clearance in front of the tire. Your...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:00:39 -0700
  ...then just tighten those a little and it'll pull all the bolt holes into alignment. also ..with the wheel/tire just a little...
• Warning from former Vanagon owner (Don't sell!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 07:15:52 EDT
  ...Where my VW was strong and reliable, never needing brake work or front end alignments ever!, This nightmare of a van, the plymouth, should...
• Re: [Syncro] SyncroBeast going back together, HELP Please
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:43:39 +0100
  ...It has two wholes though, and only one of them results in a nice alignment with the shift linkage. > 3. The sub frame seemed...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:19:07 -0500
  ...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: shifting grind
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 14:55:59 -0400
  ...By then you think that the miss alignment is the problem. Only to find the input shaft is now jammed into the engine. With...
• Re: Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - will wood
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 21:02:17 -0700
  ...The pulley didn't have a clear >mark for alignment. There were several dents around the pulley and they >each looked about the same...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 18:48:21 +0000
  #1 Alignment #2 lower balljoint installed inproperly Chris DeLong ICQ#45030867 Seattle, WA USA '80 16V 'Rocco ragtop '91 GLi 2.0 16V '77...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:47:21 +0000
  ...Of course there was my labor and then a wheel alignment. Anyway, as part of my response, any bushing that requires lubrication will need...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:40:22 -0400
  ...to be concerned about? Like will that play cause wear, performance, alignment issues? Thanks much, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For...
• Volks Conversions rear-disc kits (Australia): AVOID!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:19:21 +1200
  ...words the crankshaft centreline and the mainshaft centreline were out of alignment. I am not trying to put down any of John's products...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:50:37 -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: Fwd: why is you van named what it is?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 17:09:04 +0000
  ...New track rods, ends, A/R bushings, upper control arm bushings, bearings, tie rod bushings, a new set of tyres & an alignment & all is...
• Re: o/t truck rentals...moving
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:51:58 -0500
  ...You'll want someone to 'spot' you as you drive up the ramps, since the alignment is a little hard to judge. Check the...
• Re: swapping r&p
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:03:23 -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: Alignment - Self Centering
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:04:34 -0500
  Assuming when parked the wheels were straight ahead ( as pulling in the driveway), and the keys were left in the switch (column unlocked) and...
• Van shopper returns-thanks
  Historical mailing list - Jill Schmidt
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 12:32:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...No leaks, the tranny is dry, and tight alignment, too. THings I learned while shoppin': Used car lots are among the most miserable places...
• Lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Ssittservl
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 03:47:35 EST
  ...I'm guessing it's out of alignment. The fridge now works pretty consistantly. A minor question: my flue cap is missing. I figure...
• Re: Leaking steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:18:12 -0700
  ...you *can* reinstall the existing tie rod ends and skip the alignment if you're *really* careful about accurately measuring tie rod length before...
• Re: New WISHBONE bushings and strange "lunk" noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 06:33:34 -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...
• Happy Camper: MPG
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:37:07 -0400
  ...This improvement was due to wheel alignment. For all the other things that I investigated, see http://camping.elliott.googlepages.com/poormileage -- Mike "Rocket...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 14 May 2024 23:49:43 +0000
  ...Arm Camber nut came loose again, following a > "profession" VW mechanic alignment.  It was totally disengaged, and the > whole front end was loose. > > So...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:49:04 -0800
  ...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: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:27:06 -0700
  ...wheels side to side (RF is a tiny bit out of alignment and wears a bit more on the inside edge) checking the spare...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5000 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:05:32 -0700
  ...rear hatch struts, diesel hatch cover and paid for a professional alignment. Only drawbacks - small tears in driver's seat, paint crackle from being...