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Re: I HATE TO SAY - tires
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 12:36:32 -0400
...The 40 and 45 psi ratings I believe are the specs for the OE 185-14s. I think with proper alignment and pressures you...
Re: alignment & tires
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:43:27 -0400
...alignment & tires > > I pay usually about $80 for a 4 wheel alignment on my Vanagons on either > coast. VMMV > > On Wed, Sep 11, 2019...
Re: NAPA usually has it...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:20:56 -0500
...Mine are not quite right with your specs, though an alignment was just done! Thanks, Jim On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:17...
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:28:41 -0500
...Tire inflation is the biggest factor I have found.Check the pressures and adjust them to specs if needed. My 85 has 39 front...
Re: syncro uneven tire wear?
Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
Wed, 7 May 1997 13:33:53 -0700
...Oh, and make sure you download Derek's corrected Syncro alignment specs from: http://www.med.umn.edu:8853/cgi-bin/msg?m=msg07812...
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: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:56:09 -0400
...With the camper equipment alone, I would align it to the half load specs. If you load it to the gross vehicle weight rating...
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: Groovey Pulley (long)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 12 Dec 1997 18:38:31 -0800
...Torque Specs on the 3 grooved pulley is 258 foot pounds, a lot heavier than the 1 grooved variety. For additional info, see Bentley...
Syncro ride height info needed
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Sun, 5 Oct 1997 13:26:17 +0000
...Derek's article on Syncro alignment had a method to measure this. If this can be followed, and reported back to me, I'll...
Re: 95 EV CAMPER TIRES
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Sat, 30 Aug 1997 14:39:34 UT
...Took it to an alignment specialist and they said the rear end was within VW specs. I have rotated tires every 5 to 7...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 08:30:42 -0800
...camber to the Bentley specs. > > FWIW, the shop seems to have a more difficult time with the front > alignment than the rear. They want...
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: Cupping of tires et al
Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
Sun, 21 Mar 2004 23:17:38 -0600
...Start by checking the ball joints, sometimes they will have a little "play" and an alignment will be within "specs" but the tires will...
Re: Dashmount options for smartphone
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:52:11 -0700
...This alignment lets see the display easily, answer a call > and put the caller on speakerphone, though I now have a Bluetooth ear piece...
Re: Cupping of tires et al
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 01:09:33 GMT
...an alignment will be within "specs" but the tires will still cup. Not > every mechanic will check ball joints if the alignment appears okay...
Re: checking caster
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:29:02 -0700
...your front alignment is pretty good. and if it drives straight down the road, and tires don't wear funny ... it's pretty close...
New A-arm bushings and strange noises
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:55:29 -0700
...but no torque specs are given. It also says, once the wishbone is installed, take it to a "VW alignment specialist" Hey Thanks for...
Re: DIY alignment? (Also, alignment numbers)
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 8 May 2008 22:29:11 -0400
...normal specs ? If anyone is interested, I'll tell you the 'back yard string and yard stick' method To see if the alignment on...
Re: New WISHBONE bushings and strange "lunk" noises
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 06:33:34 -0700
...but no torque specs are given. It also says, once the wishbone is installed, take it to a "VW alignment specialist" Hey Thanks for...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
...Alignment (but, was unaware that one needs (according to some of you guys) to load the vehicle before doing the alignment, do the alignment...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:41:18 -0500
...camber to the Bentley specs. FWIW, the shop seems to have a more difficult time with the front alignment than the rear. They want...
Bottom end reassembly?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:12:27 MST
...Check to make sure no binding is occuring in the crankshaft/camshaft turning. #4 Torque all bolts to specs following Bently order of tightening...
Re: Top Overhauls
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 15 Dec 2002 20:46:03 -0600
...I've seen them chrome plated to bring them back into specs. Some aircraft came with chrome cylinders and that was a standard process...
Re: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 22:07:08 -0600
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Michelin&model=X-One You may want to look at the specs there before deciding to...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
...More than meet specs > for weight capacity (load level D, spec is for C), 8 ply rating. tires > come with lifetime rotate and balance...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tires!
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 23 May 2002 16:11:36 -0700
...Prior to buying new tires, take the van to a competent alignment shop. Bring your Bentley if the factory alignment specs mean anything to...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
...More than meet specs >> for weight capacity (load level D, spec is for C), 8 ply rating. tires >> come with lifetime rotate and balance...
Re: Need help in Wilmington Camber destroyed tire
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:41:55 -0400
...that has experience in Vanagon alignments! These guys were great, and they were able to get things within specs, with the exception of Caster...
go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
...More than meet specs > for weight capacity (load level D, spec is for C), 8 ply rating. > tires > come with lifetime rotate and balance...
Re: Align-boring?
Historical mailing list - Dom
Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:08:37 +1000
...These are probably more common than those with original specs considering many engines that need to be pulled down this far would require this...
Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:13:29 -0400
...More than meet specs >> for weight capacity (load level D, spec is for C), 8 ply rating. >> tires >> come with lifetime rotate and balance...
Re: Bottom end reassembly?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 02:25:25 +0200
...Check to make > sure no binding is occuring in the crankshaft/camshaft turning. > > #4 Torque all bolts to specs following Bently order of tightening...
Uniform Tire Quality Grading, was: Michelin MXT Specs.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 29 Oct 1999 14:28:10 -0400
...After each 800 miles, 1) the vehicles (but *not* the drivers) are rotated in the convoy, 2) vehicle alignment is checked and if necessary...
vanagon for sale want a 71
Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 03:20:47 GMT
...passanger 2100cc waterboxer (no leaks -oil or coolant) compression is within specs no exhaust leaks, runs good with no problems new plugs wires car...
Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:30:23 -0400
...for 2 on each side). > > Here is a link to the Alignment specs, and what my shop was able to achieve on my van...
Re: Plea for help (no Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:33:07 -0500
...Almost all the electrical, most of the suspension, any alignment specs just aren't there. And I was burned very badly once following a...
Re: Lowering your Van- again
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Fri, 13 Oct 2000 08:05:11 -0400
...IMHO VW specs non-aggressive alignment settings to keep the product liability lawyers at bay. I'm prepared to catch the potential oversteer (which...
vanagon for sale want a 71
Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 04:01:47 GMT
...passanger >2100cc waterboxer (no leaks -oil or coolant) >compression is within specs >no exhaust leaks, runs good with no problems >new plugs wires car...
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: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 09:06:27 -0600
...Look at the tire specs at Tirerack or Michelin on these tires. They are LOAD Rated around 1510 lbs. If you look at Vanagon...
Re: Regarding alignment..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:01:10 -0700
...Regarding alignment.. > For a quick and dirty alignment, it's easy to do yourself with no special > tools. At least getting the wheels pointed...
Continental Tires - a little long
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:55:49 -0500
...The Wal-Mart website has a Continental Catalog (http://www.walmart.com/promos/ContinentalTires.pdf) that you can download, it has specs but no...
Re: FW: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 11:41:57 -0700
...In the meantime I've called my local Kal Tire dealer and he advised me that given the Westy load specs that Michelins were...
Re: How to determine when you need new shocks???
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:20:33 -0700
...How to determine when you need new shocks??? > Ok, cool. > > I bought the tires from bus depot but alignment was all outta whack, which...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sat, 27 Oct 2001 20:10:14 -0400
...I have not found specs on the 2.1 cases in any of the crank spec books or the VW info. The 2.1...
WAS Re: Bottom end reassembly?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:54:33 MST
...Check to make > > sure no binding is occuring in the crankshaft/camshaft turning. > > > > #4 Torque all bolts to specs following Bently order of tightening...
Re: A tire for 14" vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 May 2014 06:16:23 -0400
...The General Altimax and the tires Don purchased meet those specs. For ride and handling this is a huge improvement over many 185/80...
Re: Syncro experiences?
Historical mailing list - H YATES
Fri, 2 Dec 94 12:00:35 PST
...As somebody did mention, tire wear on the outsides is a problem due to the full time system, but keeping good alignment, and tire...
Re: Bottom end reassembly?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:19:59 -0700
...Check to make > sure no binding is occuring in the crankshaft/camshaft turning. > > #4 Torque all bolts to specs following Bently order of tightening...
New Springs Report after Good Test
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 07:55:34 -0700
...Wheel alignment, done by the only rleiable VW dealer shop around, is set to specs for 'medium load', that setting at my request. Last...
Re: Engine shot? Odd compression readings
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:24:38 -0600
...The oil doesn't run all the way around the rings as it would in a vertical alignment. Jay Zoran Mladen <zmladen@AVOLENT.COM...
Re: Tire Choice Question (long piggy-back question)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:10:48 -0400
...A whel alignment with a proper caster adjustment should corect most of that over steer. Better yet, bring the caster angle up to say...
Re: FW: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 14:17:21 -0600
...Look at the tire specs at Tirerack or Michelin on these tires. They >> are LOAD Rated around 1510 lbs. >> >> If you look at Vanagon...
Return of the crew cabs
Historical mailing list
3 Jul 95 13:54:00 -0700
...Didn't give any specs tho'. David 74 Thing Wana-bus ------------ ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT -------- SENT 07-01-95 FROM SMTPGATE (fklein@silicon.csci.csusb.edu...
Re: Fitting a Bosch AL33X alternator into a Diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:59:02 -0700
...and maybe a spacer added for belt alignment. and wiring modified of course.. but that's an advantage since the plastic plugs wear out...
Re: Plea for help (no Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 07:47:19 -0700
...Almost all the > electrical, most of the > suspension, any alignment specs just aren't there. > And I was burned very > badly once following a...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tire s!
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 23 May 2002 18:33:33 -0400
...In March I had them rotated and had full wheel alignment/balance, etc., and now they are quite noisy although I have found that...
89 Syncro driveshaft detached
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 09:59:43 -1000
...Not to brag but to prove my point, I've alway used a torch wrench when the torch specs. are given, and I've...
[Long ] Bought tires (WAS: Field-scouting Tires)
Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
Mon, 16 Aug 1999 12:34:33 -0400
...They are stiff in turns, as you'd expect with these specs. They also handle bumps more smoothly than my old tires. Of course...