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• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 28 May 2011 12:06:00 -0800
  ...I'm really not certain that the vertical alignment is the issue anyway. Last year, when I replaced one of the hinges, I did...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 15:19:47 -0400
  ...It is a complete clutch kit with clutch disc, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing and alignment tool. Just let me know if...
• Re: [Syncro] RoadHaus - Alternator Bracket Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 09:07:07 -0500
  ...Not the two upper alignment arms. Thanks to very creative fabrication skills, Ben Huot, who was with me at the time, was able to...
• Re: 4 wheel drive tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 08:40:27 -0700
  ...but he was right the ones in back were >> fine, my alignment was right and the tires were in balance. >> >> Anyone heard of this...
• Re: Clutch replacement Hints
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:20:56 -0400
  ...which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch >>> Disc - >>> Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment Tool - Pilot Bearing", what >>> other >>> parts my I run into that may...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:18:01 -0400
  ...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: Awesome Vanagon Close Encounter
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Sun, 10 May 2015 11:58:57 -0600
  ...com> wrote: >> >> Dude Jim!!! >> Do you ever wonder about that cosmic alignment??? that vanagon was meant >> to end up with you! Such variables this...
• anti squeel shims install questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:05:15 -0400
  ...but at the last minute he said something about piston alignment to the shim. so, tips from experienced shim installers wanted! These are ATE...
• Re: Sliding Door Service Video I made
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:49:05 -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: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 08:24:39 -0800
  ...They did it to keep the wider > > tires from rubbing. > > I happened to be rotating the tires and checking the front-end alignment on...
• Re: Shimming Main Flywheel?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 15:23:15 -0400
  ...belt after another is from my main flywheel not being in alignment. I recently replaced the pulley on my alternator (nifty looking gold stainless...
• Re: Water pump ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 16:33:11 -0400
  ...fan belt was too tight and pulled the shaft out of alignment. and the pump body is somewhat asymmetrical. Any advice? --------------------------------- Start your day...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 11 May 2007 22:36:42 -0700
  ...The bushings are not too expensive, But an alignment may be needed after replacing them. I have not replaced mine yet so I can...
• Re: steering rack R & R.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 07:19:03 -0500
  ...Screw up one of those and your dead in the water. Alignment is another problem. Easiest way to deal with this, is install everything...
• Re: New Westie (to me) in Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 15:14:30 -0500
  ...I additon I plan to travel > west this summer and any other things I should check? Brakes, steering, clutch, shocks, tires, alignment, CVs, lights...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 23:05:51 -0600
  ...with a rebuilt one? > >Does replacing the rack require a front end alignment? > >I'm not interested in switching to the manual rack. > >Mike > > > >
• Power steering positive update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 5 Jun 2019 21:08:24 -0400
  ...The alignment went well though they took a long time to do it. They were very patient with the van and said they needed...
• Re: Broken exhaust bolt.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:50:16 -0700
  ...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: 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Tucci
  Mon, 20 May 1996 22:32:06 -0600
  ...coolant sys with = phosphate free antifreeze, replace back tires, thrust angle alignment, = and balance all wheels. All of these steps were pretty much necessary...
• Re: Article on heater fan replacement w/o dash removal
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 06:22:37 -0400
  ...It will only go back on one way so don't worry about alignment being off. It makes alot more room to work Be...
• VW Transporter Double Cab 1985 for sale
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Verner
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 09:22:03 -0700
  ...I have always alignment done every year. It has the tendancy to wear the front tire on the outside. I have always had that...
• Re: Electric Power Steering in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 May 2011 20:53:08 -0400
  ...Unfortunately, this problem is >usually discovered after an alignment when the >technician turns a corner and the steering wheel >jerks abruptly to one side...
• Re: Got some GoWesty 2wd springs!
  Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:11:23 -0600
  ...Wa. > > I might find time to install the springs during our trip, but assume I'll > need a wheel alignment afterward, right? > > -- > Shawn Wright >
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 23:41:44 -0700
  ...difficult to replace by myself and it might need a wheel alignment afterwards. So I have not had the gut to replace mine. I...
• Re: Sears disaster - Steve's solution
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 25 May 2001 14:01:04 -0400
  ...not after they scratched all 4 alloys doing an alignment and ruined most of my $13 lug nuts. Now, I take 4 wheels into...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 14:23:26 -0700
  ...I have also seen a woman come directly from an alignment shop where she had 'an alignment' and there was a totally shot tie...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Sep 2010 12:30:30 -0700
  ...Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ? > I am in the process of swapping parts around in my 84 5sp manual > transmission inline gas VW...
• Re: leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:18:33 -0700
  ...You will need an alignment after the install, so plan for that. The only tool I would recommend is a pickle fork. Its a...
• Re: Choked starting?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:48:08 -0600
  If you are having alignment problems in that area perhaps your AirBox is not mounted in its proper location or your EnginesMounts are not...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:03:05 -0800
  ...Replace your bushings and the squeak will be gone! (Do a front end alignment afterward too.) Ken Hunter wrote: > > I have the same problem...
• Re: BusDepot Fuel Tank, have you installed one?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 May 2000 10:03:52 -0400
  ...All of these drives routinely went out of alignment and needed adjusting -- maybe 20 minutes work with an oscilloscope and a special alignment diskette...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 22 May 2011 20:58:27 -0400
  ...Pix on request. > > I'll post the bushing story after I have a pro alignment and drive a bit > more. I used Powerflex bushes...
• Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 23:39:39 -0600
  ...CVs were service 4,000 miles ago. > Could the > new springs and alignment have put different pressure on the wheel > bearings? > Could 1/4...
• Brazilian LED VW (rear hatch)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:55:19 -0500
  ...Finally, the VW one has a circular spike for alignment. That's where the wires come out on the Brazilian one. The part from...
• Re: Brake swap
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:31:19 -0800
  ...replace now, while it is all apart, and you need an alignment after all this, anyway... joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: Hi, I...
• Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 08:53:54 -0700
  ...Thanks for that tip. > > If only raising the rear you may need a wheel alignment to reset the > castor angle. The handling may become...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 07:33:46 -0400
  ...be a screw that was loose in there - something out of alignment, check that to.o.. > > it could happen again... I worked on the...
• Re: What a difference the right tire makes!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:53:48 -0700
  ...and a fresh 4 wheel > alignment... it's should be great with the new tires. > Just wanted to let anyone on the list contemplating...
• Stripped Alternator Mounting Bolt (was "Belt too Loose")
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:10:27 EDT
  ...The pullies are all in alignment, so I don't think it is that either. My questions are these: Can I retap the alternator...
• Re: If you've fixed your odometer...Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:29:33 -0500
  ...that I wasn't going to change so they stayed in alignment with the drive gear out. I had to add mileage to mine...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:13:23 -0500
  ...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: Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:22:27 -0400
  ...When it is closed of course the alignment is irrelevant because the hinge is then closest to the casing. You may also need to...
• Re: Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 19:26:14 -0600
  Sounds like the steering rack and the steering wheel need to be centered first. If these two items are correct then just pray that...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:11:51 -0600
  ...This will avoid changing the rear wheel alignment and dealing with the brake lines and hoses. Hell maybe/ probably it IS time to replace...
• Re: WTB Carat Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:38:16 -0400
  ...You may have a problem with wheel alignment. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of T...
• Re: Quad Grilles are Back!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 08:48:07 -0800
  ...the nut down and hoping that you didn't screw the alignment up in the process... The real inner lights from SA where simply...
• no more pulling - BAD tires
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 19:38:21 -0800
  ...Anyway, it had been pulling to the right for some time, getting worse, and I figured I was in for a hefty alignment. I...
• 1985 Weekender for sale NY
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 11:13:38 -0500
  ...Need alignment, left front tire needs replacement. Other tires < 12k. Some seamrust beginning along drivers side and by doors. I have cleaned and sprayed...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 May 2023 23:52:46 +0000
  ...reading > > > > readings 935 2580 > > > > limit 500 2200 > > > > result PASS PASS > > > > > > The alignments of the table is somewhat screwed up but it failed CO > > emission...
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:19:51 -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...
• 1985 Weekender for Sale (NY)
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 20:02:05 -0500
  ...Need alignment, left front tire needs replacement. Other tires < 12k. Some seamrust beginning along drivers side and by doors. I have cleaned and sprayed...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:57:13 -0700
  ...I did remove the two alignment dowel at the starter as > > they didn't appear to go into anything. As I was drawing it...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:09:19 -0400
  ...We need patience and some luck to go along with careful alignment at this point. I realize yours is an automatic, but thought this...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:04:16 -0500
  ...cheap and its more grunt work than anything else. > > Add one alignment and be ready for 10 - 15 years of smooth and safe > driving...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:33:45 +0000
  ...experience, go for it.  Take your time and make sure your alignments dead on.  If time was an issue, then to the mechanic. If...
• Re: Coolant bottle is out of whack!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:27:45 -0700
  ...on that go throught the shield and the motor mounts, the > alignment will be off again. Anyone had this happen or have an idea...
• Help! Synchro Vibration
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 00:50:06 -0400
  ...I loosen the front drive per the manual when removing/installing the shaft & I checked the driveline alignment as close as possible using a...
• Re: Unidentifiable sound
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 22:27:45 -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: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:13:25 -0400
  ...a new upper ball joint($10 each), new shocks, and an alignment.Check the rubber boot on the lower control arm.If it is...
• WTB 2 or 3 used BFG AT KO 215/75R15
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 14:52:58 -0500
  ...I need to get the alignment redone and I think I need two more tires. However, my three evenly worn tires all have only...