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• Re: Engine idle races in traffic
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 18:48:05 EDT
  ...If not I would then check the throttle body alignments outlined in the Bentley, very critical. I would also remove the ISV(idle stabilizer...
• Re: shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:43:44 -0400
  ...the engine does have a pilot bearing, the clutch alignment tool wouldn't work well w/o one. could I have done something wrong...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 4 May 2014 21:04:48 -0600
  ...The boot can't possibly hold anything in alignment, it doesn't have that much strength. I can understand how clamping them too far...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 May 2012 16:39:16 -0400
  ...I think something is out of alignment or getting "hung up" somehow - like a linkage problem - it's intermittent. So what could I possibly...
• PS Rack Boot revisited
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 19:13:52 +0000
  ...I checked out the boot as soon as the van was on the hoist to see if a wheel alignment that the van had...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 18 May 2003 22:23:51 -0500
  ...You might > have > > to jack around with the alignment of the engine with the X-mmission a > bit. > > > > George > > > >
• 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:00:57 -0500
  ...new drive shafts new bridgestone dueler a/t tires with four wheel alignment 500 miles on them. completely rebuild front end including all bushings...
• Re: Dash mounts for fancy gadgets?... jumping
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:19:38 +1300
  ...Sounds like your rear alignment may be out... if so, the vehicle will crab along the road... this may well be visible from a...
• 90 Carat For Sale 95 K miles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 13:14:47 -0500
  ...can be an issue for larger diameter tires: next owners call. Alignment, Elect locks not working, A/C Recharge: converted to R134a, Paint: original...
• Re: Vanagon rear suspension
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 07:49:35 -0800 (PST)
  ...have this problem and at that time I had the rear alignment checked by a local tire shop. They said they had performed the...
• syncro feedback
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:20:35 +0000
  ...the owner say's that the "forks" are out of alignment and that they can be adjusted easily. Is that true or is this...
• Why is there no power steering in a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 17:18:21 -0800
  ...Maybe if you diesel westy guys are fighting the wheel that badly, you may have problems with your shocks and/or front end alignment...
• Re: Vanagon de Graff generator?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 12:27:35 -0600
  ...The problem with the crackle on your AM radio is not a spark but rather a miss alignment in the subspacial return when shifting...
• Re: Trips not tips
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 21:35:31 -0800
  ...anywhere just yet, I need to fix my clutch, get an > alignment, > reattach my skid plate, fix my shifter, change my thermostat, switch out...
• Re: Headlight adjuster, main lens, top, �255 941 141C � � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:46:15 EDT
  ...when I reinstalled them this morning I noticed that the headlight alignment screws have transmuted from plastic to chalk. I also noticed that one...
• Re: Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 18:26:34 -0400
  ...rack or just the boots and if I'll need an alignment or not. Thoughts here? Thanks in advance! Jared Links --------- GoWesty Pump: https...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 22:07:08 -0600
  ...Best Cdn price I can find is $145 + installation (balance, valve stems and possible alignment). This is a little more $$$ than I'd planned...
• sliding door screen (long)
  Historical mailing list - ncdragonfly
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:18:56 -0400
  ...This established an alignment for the rest of the snaps. I was able to use two more existing screws across the top of the...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:19:11 -0500
  ...Did you get an alignment done? That is an essential part of this job. The upper ball joint eccentric washer controls the camber setting...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:05:16 -0600
  ...seal kits? Would I be better off just replacing the rack with a rebuilt one? Does replacing the rack require a front end alignment?
• Re: Installing a sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:02:18 -0400
  ...A couple things that helped me ----------------------------------- Duct tape the screen up tight for sizing / alignment then drill the holes thru the screen vinyl and...
• Re: If you've fixed your odometer, read on.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:48:59 -0600
  ...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: Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:26:17 -0500
  Some concern has been expressed about vibration loosening up the screws and the lights getting out of alignment. This won't happen because there...
• Re: Installing front springs 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:24:53 -0800
  ...You should get a new alignment if you replace the springs. I have a short how-to with photos at: http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring...
• Re: WowWowWowWowWow sound when rolling on down
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:33:38 -0700
  ...I have no vibrations, and no pulling one way > or another - so there doesn't appear to be anything bent or out of > alignment...
• Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:35:33 -0700
  ...Just doing my spring maintenance, Oil, all filters, > change > tranny oil, spray lube all the suspension, alignment check, wipers, etc > etc. Plugs and cap...
• Re: Solar Panel Fitment
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:22:29 -0700
  ...Using a larger higher output panel will help compensate for > off-angle alignment to the sun and shady campsites. True that off-angle output...
• tires chosen
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 12:24:00 -0700
  ...oversteer which will hopefully be corrected with a much needed wheel alignment next week). The tire was listed as an 8ply but it turns...
• BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTS
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 16:34:50 -0800
  ...Took van for wheel alignment Took me 1.5 days to do Hope this helps someone GerryR [text/html]
• 1985 Weekender for Sale (must go!!!!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:16:51 -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: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 May 2012 11:03:52 -0500
  ...cause the rotor to drag. > > Also, you might have a pulley alignment problem but if it's been running > fine this is not likely...
• Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:02:39 -0700
  ...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: Tire Vs Front End problem
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 13:04:33 -0800
  ...Usually the front end is slightly out of alignment. But it is not a "normal" problem. If it were, the newbies would be winning...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:18:49 -0700
  ...Probably something to note for anyone who is using RTV -- the alignment may be a tiny bit off. On Jul 19, 2008, at 1...
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 May 2012 09:06:58 -0400
  ...with tie rods) and tie rod ends > and I found, after alignment, the engagement of the tie rod into the tie > rod ends was...
• Bus front end questions
  Historical mailing list - William Claspy
  Wed, 10 Aug 1994 13:41:50 -0400
  ...He was having some bad tread wear on the left front tire, so he took it in to the shop to have an alignment...
• Re: $#%&*!@ Shifter! Or, Zen and the Art of Hitting Reverse
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 13:50:58 -0600 (MDT)
  Kevin, It sounds like the linkage is out of alignment. I just went through the drill on my 81 so the memory of it...
• Re: New tires, now my Westy wanders a bit
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 30 May 2002 08:05:28 -0400
  ...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: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:04:25 -0800
  ...mileage after I return in order to see what diff the alignment made. So that's why I asked if anyone knew fuel consumption...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:12:46 -0400
  ...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: Why would a brand new sway bar drop link break?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:14:38 -0500
  ...A front end alignment was also > done at the time of all of the other work. The van has brand new tires > and 15...
• Re: Clutch Advise Please
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 14:08:27 -0700
  ...but it could have been faster if I had a clutch-alignment tool. I had to try a couple of times to get the...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:28:41 -0500
  ...bit of engine surge, these are most likely ok.A good alignment is supposed to help too.Maybe mobil 1 in the engine and...
• Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:23:02 -0400
  ...Luckily my rear is still in alignment but I can’t adjust. Is there something different about the T3 bushings that makes it easier...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:08:49 -0800
  ...Maybe the alignment guy used that locking collar to adjust the steering wheel to centre after doing the toe adjustment? Highly UNLIKELY and AFAIK...
• Re: trans mount
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 12:02:14 EDT
  ...Humm.... > I didn't think it should have to move so much for alignment. I lowered the > jack and shifting is really stiff. The...
• Eccentric Washers/squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sat, 13 May 2000 16:15:28 -0600
  ...I understand that I will now need an alignment. A few months ago we discussed creaks and groans in the suspension - anyone with some...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 25 May 2008 21:56:49 -0400
  ...Your oil pan would be precariously close to the ground and drive axle alignment would be compromised and the sifter may not work proper...
• Re: Frozen engine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:08:10 -0600
  ...that from wing tip to wing tip there was a mis-alignment of only one millimeter, so perfect was the workmanship. I love and...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 May 2004 21:06:21 -0500
  ...They keep your rods in the proper location on the rod journals and keep proper slack alignment on your timing gear. They also pull...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:03:47 -0500
  ...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: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:28:33 -0500
  ...It was a bit out of alignment. It would click closed, but it would click when it still had nearly a quarter inch gap...
• Re: ok.. driveplate/flexplate question...New flywheel for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 May 2004 20:58:51 -0500
  ...It is for alignment of rods on the crank journals, proper spacing at the #1 main thrust surface. If you're changing Flywheel / Flex...
• Re: Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:20:22 +0000
  ...up, and usually has no problem remembering how to > duplicate that alignment when closing the cap. The wire tie keeps the cap > and key...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:44:14 -0800
  ...wheel bearings..........( not so much on this one though, but sometimes possibly ) alignment ..........( .tire tread temp ..) dragging brakes......... frozen calipers ....... and what temp an...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 May 2018 14:54:24 -0700
  ...good these days. > > A real shame to have to get another alignment. The bus is tracking SO well > with really even tire wear so...
• Re: Solar Panel Fitment
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:53:28 -0700
  ...Using a larger higher output panel will help compensate for off-angle alignment to the sun and shady campsites. Whatever option you choose, be...
• Syncro Engine PULL Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 20:22:28 -0400
  ...I'm not worried about handling the weight if keeping things as a unit saves alignment exasperation. Now at this time we were not...
• Re: Power Steering questions!
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:20:15 +0200
  ...Bob's hint regarding a check of all front joints and bushings to safe the money for a second alignment is very insightful. I...
• Re: A Tie-rods question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 05:56:29 EDT
  ...If you remove the tie rod from the tie rod end at the wheel you will end up having to have a wheel alignment...