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Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:52:31 -0700
...What I've found though, on one vanagon of mine, is that the outer end of the steering rack was shot. There 'might' be...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:41:21 -0800
...The top >> > control bushings coming loose is a sign you have bushings that are bunched >> > up and seized. This is fairly common. Replacing them...
Re: upper control arm lube
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:42:56 -0800
...And that's possibly why it was > squeaking. > Tomorrow I'll install the upper swing arm with the > new bushings. > I agree new springs...
Re: Drive without a driveshaft?
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Fri, 24 May 2002 17:04:26 -0600
...I've recently replaced the rear outer wheel bearings and repacked the rear axles... it was making this noise before any repairs. It sounds...
My Vanagon's Inspection Report
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:18:30 -0700
...3 Battery charging system OK; Alternator charging @ 14/80 Amps. (Is this OK?) 4 Front & rear shocks leaking 5 Needs front "A" arm bushings...
Re: Front tire wear
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:02 -0700
...You should find that turned right, the right front outer wheel leans way out .........like two inches, and the left front leans in just...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Sat, 5 Apr 2008 11:27:04 -0400
...I > figured it would be the U-joint under there or rubber drive disc that was > shot - nope, it was the outer ends of...
Re: FW: Steering Question
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 5 Jan 2011 22:42:44 EST
...Run your hand along the outer perimeter surface of the tire to check for flat spots, cupping, feathering, wear bars or diagonal blocking patterns...
Re: Vanagon handling.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:56:06 -0500
...2 each sway bar outer bushings #5 23mm (251 411 045 A) 2 each tie rod ends #7 ( 251 419 811) 4 each stabilizer...
Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:29:09 -0700
...check condition of the upper control arm bushings before getting an alignment. This is not hard to do for the average "wrenching" inlined owner...
Advice sought on steering issues
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 12:56:05 -0500
...I can't perceive any play in the rack and its bushings, but is there some test I should be doing with an indicator...
FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
...ball joints, tie rod ends, front upper and lower bushings, rear inner and outer bushings, front rotors and rear drums, bearings, brake cables, front...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:18:27 -0700
...There can't be much else in there, seals and bushings. I was hoping someone had taken one apart and could give me some...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:39:48 +0000
...I > > figured it would be the U-joint under there or rubber drive disc that was > > shot - nope, it was the outer ends of...
Re: some sort of clunking - rear end
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 13 May 2011 11:38:08 -0700
...groans make me think of bushings .. the only ones I have had that happen on are the front upper a-arm inner bushings. They...
Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
...ball joints, tie rod ends, front upper and lower bushings, rear inner and > outer bushings, front rotors and rear drums, bearings, brake cables, front...
Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 23:12:39 -0700
...Thankfully I have a spare cross shaft and bushings. The other cross shaft is in much better shape and has "identical" welds. I don...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:35:29 -0700
...There can't be much else in there, seals and bushings. I was hoping someone had taken one apart and could give me some...
Re: some sort of clunking - rear end
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 13 May 2011 23:05:26 -0400
...me think of bushings .. > the only ones I have had that happen on are the front upper a-arm inner > bushings. > They really like...
Re: ? Can the rear wheels be aligned for an 88?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:02:09 -0400
...The outer bracket is slotted for camber, the inner for toe. Most likely though you will find the bushing bolts are rusted to the...
Re: 1991 or 92 Carat Panic Sale
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Sat, 8 Nov 2003 15:24:49 -0500
...in backing out of a parking space, (not the "A" arm bushings). Some bubbly seam rust starting in various places (the usual suspects) and...
Re: Ball joints replacement
Historical mailing list - mike and becky
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 13:16:01 -0400
...you don't have to spot weld the upper control arm bushings in place if you replace those. I did it all when I...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:09:23 -0700
...I > > figured it would be the U-joint under there or rubber drive disc that was > > shot - nope, it was the outer ends of...
Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:31 PDT
...Right inner & outer CV boot torn; Recommend disassemble, > clean, & inspect all CV joints & replace all 4 CV boots. >11. Auxiliary air valve (I don...
What not to do when rebuilting a starter.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:41 -0700
...I think it always pays to change at least front and rear bushings even if these look ok. Middle bushing I think plays less...
HELP! Trying to put new ps rack in before Everybus
Historical mailing list - Ed
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:53:57 -0400
...I also counted the turns that it took to take off the outer tie rod ends, but should I bother with that if I...
was The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed! Now ... there is much hope to be had
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:47:16 -0800
...tinyurl.com/yzl9h5d ft outer about 20$ $ ** http://tinyurl.com/yjylrno **ft inner about 20$ * 7. Sway bar bushings are cracked - all 4. *http...
Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 20 Jan 2017 17:05:18 -0800
...The bushings > could be worn to the point the shaft has to much play. If I recall the > shaft is also supported by some...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Scott
Sat, 21 May 2016 21:55:09 -1000
...the outer CV's ...sure if you undo the inners ...add grease to those .. then you'll want to do the outers too, altho...
Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 10:20:23 -0800
...The bushings > > could be worn to the point the shaft has to much play. If I recall the > > shaft is also supported by some...
Re: Advice sought on steering issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 20:55:24 -0400
...I can't perceive any play in the rack and its bushings, but is there some test I should be doing with an indicator...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Sun, 22 May 2016 05:46:16 -0700
...No way to open it up and fish them out? Ah, but even that >>>> ends my easy tranny removal already though. >>>> >>>>> Busted bushings and...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:07:49 -0700
...Dropped the two bushings that attach the stabiliser to the body and it was an easy to set the link in- tons of slop...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
...rods 40 HP rebuilt 111 105 433 8 Rod bushings 40 HP 311 105 431A 8 Rod bushings 1500-1600 113 105 707 1...
Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:02:49 -0700
...I believe those bushings are only replaced during a rack rebuild by companies that do that I have a good used PS rack for...
Re: Assessing CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 07:50:19 -0800
...During my inspection I found one of my upper control arm bushings is shot and also my other side front wheel bearing sounds and...
Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:23:10 -0700
...I wasn't beating it to death to get the arm/bushings out. But they were tight. I thought I was going to destroy...
Re: Pilot bearing failure
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 15 Aug 2015 19:44:09 -0500
...Those bushings get knocked out at the machine shop and don't get put back in. With no support, the felt dust seal fails...
Re: Rear wheel noise
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 14 May 2021 08:07:49 -0700
...The spacer only locates the inner race of the outer roller bearing. Yeah , something isn’t spaced right. The backing plate mounted without any...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:23:30 -0700
...Dropped the two bushings that attach the stabiliser > to the body and it was an easy to set the link in- tons of slop...
Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil, filters, exhaust options. Motor mounts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:37:23 -0500
...the outer mounts. The Meyle mounts have worked well for me. As for quality there suspension stuff including the upper control arm bushings have...
Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 14:13:54 -0500
...The bushings >>> could be worn to the point the shaft has to much play. If I recall the >>> shaft is also supported by some...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2016 10:26:12 -0400
...No way to open it up and fish them out? Ah, but even >>>> that ends my easy tranny removal already though. >>>> >>>>> Busted bushings and...
FS: 87 syncro westy weekender
Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:24:39 -0700
...new rubber bushings -new brakes( rotors, calipers, pads) -new vc -new outer and inner front cv joints(yes both the outer expensive ones) Driveline...
FS: 89 Syncro Westy - Rochester NY.
Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 12:41:59 -0400
...shoes, pistons, drums * Replace both rear axles and CV joints * Repacked outer front CVs * Replaced front brake pads * Replaced brake master cylinder * Replaced the...
Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:52:08 -0800
...The bushings >>> could be worn to the point the shaft has to much play. If I recall the >>> shaft is also supported by some...
Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:42:35 -0800
...These marks on the upper steering column outer tube (black arrows in this image): https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6eU242lfor4/UQxgXAv45RI/AAAAAAAAGus/kZinKBev7fE/s720/Steering...
Re: FS: 87 syncro westy weekender
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:10:24 -0600
...new rubber bushings > -new brakes( rotors, calipers, pads) > -new vc > -new outer and inner front cv joints(yes both the outer expensive ones) > Driveline...
Re: Why adjust valves?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:33:59 -0700 (PDT)
...then the inner pushrod end, then the outer pushrod end, then the rocker socket, the rocker bushings on the shaft, the rocker tip, the...
VW Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
...rods 40 HP rebuilt 111 105 433 8 Rod bushings 40 HP 311 105 431A 8 Rod bushings 1500-1600 113 105 707 1...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
...rods 40 HP rebuilt 111 105 433 8 Rod bushings 40 HP 311 105 431A 8 Rod bushings 1500-1600 113 105 707 1...
Re: Pilot bearing failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:18:49 -0400
...Those bushings get knocked out at the machine shop and don't get put back in. With no support, the felt dust seal fails...
Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
...Tie rods inner & outer straight? Tie rod end boots intact? ___ _____ Ball joints upper & lower boots intact ___ _____ Control arm upper & lower bushings ___ _____ Engine and transmission...
Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 2 Feb 2013 17:05:49 -0800
...Seems to me that doing this brings the lower column pins further into the bushings, closer to the 3.5 mm spec BUT I...
VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
...rods 40 HP rebuilt 111 105 433 8 Rod bushings 40 HP 311 105 431A 8 Rod bushings 1500-1600 113 105 707 1...
Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
...Tie rods inner & outer straight? Tie rod end boots intact? > > ___ _____ Ball joints upper & lower boots intact > > ___ _____ Control arm upper & lower bushings > > ___ _____ Engine and transmission...
Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:26:39 -0700
...I wasn't beating it to death to get the arm/bushings out. But they were tight. I thought I was going to destroy...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Wed, 25 May 2016 20:44:26 -0400
...I'm going to check my trailing arm bushings tomorrow as well. best vinnie On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 8:38 PM, KI4TLF...
Re: Knocking sound
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 25 Jun 2018 09:33:25 -0400
...I know I at least did the outer one. The rear wheel bearings are possibly the original set on this van which has 225k...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:01:54 -0700
One thing to consider on those metal tubes that go through the strut rod bushings is that they may be hardened metal, not just...