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• Re: Odometer/ tripometer broken
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 22:36:51 -0500
  ...Odometer/ tripometer broken > Does anyone else have problems with the gears in the vanagon odometer > sliping out of alignment? > If so has someone got...
• Re: WOMBATS? Re: Anybody made a bull bar?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 22:19:12 -0700
  ...hair and blood,the van escaped with needing > only a wheel alignment despite hitting what felt like two bags of > cement on the road...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:26:50 -0400
  ...What this means is that any handling degradation you feel is mostly due to alignment change that occurs as the ride height changes over...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:22:53 -0800
  ...As these vans age it is often the bodies that are > flexing enough to cause the doors to go out of alignment. It gets...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:18:05 -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...
• Michelin MXT's
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 12:32:58 -0600
  ...the incredible amount of pressure required to set the beads. (The alignment guy drives an 85 Golf Diesel! Smart man!) Anyway, these tires are...
• Re: Pinned down
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:05:54 -0500
  ...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: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:13:35 -0600
  ...Unfortunately though, that got the shifter out of alignment just enough to make shifting a pain. Another note about the vibrations: they are particularly...
• Re: aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:30:06 -0700
  ...with the water cooled elbow part# 025 129 967a, and the alignment and fit is very poor. The Bus Depot paper catalog lists the...
• FS: '85 Westfalia GL, $4250 (Pa.) (avail. again)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 10:35:42
  ...Recently rebuilt power steering rack, recent alignment, newer water pump, newer exhaust. Have all repair records since the van was in Germany. Trailer hitch...
• Fwd: Re: [Syncro] Rotate the spare??
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:35:08 -0700
  ...And that could be a problem for Syncros. (I know how the load is >distributed makes a difference to a good alignment man.) Because...
• Re: P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:34:24 -0800
  ...ends you know how far to thread it on the tie rod shaft and > avoid a major steering alignment problem. > Hope this Helps > Jim >
• 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:33:15 -0700
  ...I removed > the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker alignment, but one > push rod (lifter) now seems to be out too far...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:10:03 -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: Choked starting?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:57:26 -0500
  ...Michael Sullivan 91 GL On Mar 29, 2013 11:48 AM, "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > If you are having alignment problems in that...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:59:40 -0400
  ...The three alignment adjustments are thus: a) camber - the tilt inward or outward of the top of the wheel measured in degrees; it's...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Sep 2010 06:36:15 -0700
  Waaay back, when I was in high school, I did a flathead V-8 Ford cylinder head this way....except I used the sidewalk...
• re: seat belts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 17:45:25 -0800
  ...Bus >suffered only sheetmetal damage, no alignment problem at all. > I was shocked when I weighed our Westy and found it was 3800 pounds...
• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 02:25:25 +0200
  ...bearings and place the cam and crank in place (proper timing > alignment observed with marks on gears). > > #3 Apply thin bead of seal on...
• How to aim headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:26:04 -0800
  ...Later, paid to have a shop with an appropriate aligning tester do a headlamp alignment. Pretty darn close, said the Adjuster-guy... had to...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:11:42 -0400
  ...I assume you are running the correct tires, proper pressure, proper alignment, etc. I noted a minor improvement when I installed a K & N...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:36:11 -0800
  ...Can you spell 'death trap.' ? about steering wheel centering with an alignment. There is sometimes confusion about this. What is right is to choose...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:49:13 -0800
  ...A Sachs clutch kit should c/w a plastic alignment tool. Some would disagree but I've re used CV bolts and thin spring...
• Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 21:47:13 -0800
  ...CVs were service 4,000 miles ago. > > Could the > > new springs and alignment have put different pressure on the wheel > > bearings? > > Could 1/4...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:46:49 -0700
  ...made them some years ago and they seem to be ok. Alignment fine. But with the new shocks and the adjustable ( via spacers) I...
• Need some advice
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 20:22:59 -0800
  ...I marked the flanges so I could put the driveshaft back in the same alignment, but I don't understand why that would be...
• Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:28:46 -0800
  ...Could the >new springs and alignment have put different pressure on the wheel bearings? >Could 1/4 inch of height on the rear end...
• Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 15:15:28 -0700
  ...comcast.net> wrote: > > > Just about to wrap things up, get an alignment and have fun with my 84 > > this summer! > > > > > > > > > > > > Quick question, do you...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:21:43 -0500
  ...all new gowesty progressive springs all around and of course an alignment I had already done every single thing on the rear If you...
• '84 Westfalia Engine Swap??? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Fain
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 22:13:20 -0700
  ...I did notice that the clutch alignment tool for my Vanagon was a perfect fit on my Fox. How about a regular Fox or...
• Re: need to replace boot on steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:41:45 -0700
  ...Otherwise you will need an alignment. > > > > Jim > > > > On Mon, Aug 26, 2024 at 8:26 AM Mark McCulley <mark@markmcculley.com <mailto:mark@markmcculley...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 5 May 2012 11:42:11 -0500
  ...Also, you might have a pulley alignment problem but if it's been running fine this is not likely. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir...
• Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:24:21 -0500
  ...When attempting to install the lights, I found the the alignment issue to be a royal PITA!. On my van, I needed to drill...
• Re: Syncro/Vanagon Stiff Shifting
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 12:32:50 -0300
  ...I _think_ I fixed it <g> I still think all I really needed was a thorough cleaning and regreasing plus the alignment, parts weren...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 23:23:38 -0800
  ...is > >> > very difficult to compensate for with a simple front end alignment. > >> > > >> > Karl Wolz > >> > ----- Original Message ----- > >> > From: "Marc Perdue" <marcperdue@ADELPHIA.NET> > >> > To: <vanagon...
• Re: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 8 May 2003 19:20:43 -0700
  ...Remember the number of threads on the tie rod ends and you might not need alignment. I got it aligned at a tire shop...
• Re: Manual Shifter Woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 May 2010 12:17:37 -0700
  ...If old ball/socket was really worn, maybe linkage was adjusted to compensate for that, so new parts have changed the alignment somewhat? Neil...
• RE: Replacing the seal on luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 10 Jul 97 23:38:12 UT
  ...to make them spring back up as the rack came into alignment. They didn't all pop up at once, but with a little...
• Re: Rebuiilding *#$&^ Brake calipers! [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 14:52:45 -0800
  ...It may help with the alignment by virtue of the fact that it should set the long axis of the piston closer to true...
• Re: Suggestions for lights and shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:16:46 -0600
  ...will all have increased effect on dynamic alignment. Are you using 15 > or 16 inch wheels? Maybe the Nokian Rotiiva in 215/65-16...
• Am/Can over prepared
  Historical mailing list - Gary Peebles
  Wed, 1 May 2013 14:15:55 -0700
  ...I blew/wore out 6 tires(two = from something on the road, 4 from improper alignment.) Nacho(Brad and = Sheena, the kids trying to...
• Still Life with Westy Tent
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 10:58:35 CST6CDT
  ...As Tim Smith said, alignment has to be perfect. I removed the plastic driprail bead and the rubber driprail clamp goes on much easier...
• Re: Wheel squeal more info not solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:30:11 -0400
  ...I called the shop that did a nice job on my front end alignment. They had me stop in for an assessment today. Turns...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:10:52 -0400
  ...Whining noises are usually the result of bearing failures along with the resulting gear miss alignment. Most common and critical is the main pinion...
• Re: 16 inch tire size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:19:52 -0800
  ...Tires and wheels are a big factor ..but also suspension health, shocks, alignment , front and rear, etc. 215/65 R 16's sound like...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 22 May 2011 21:52:50 -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: 5 speed DX trans, which mount holes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 17:49:16 -0700
  ...I'm assuming moving the nose is the only way I'm going to >>fix the CV alignment issue, but before I hook up...
• Rumba Runs! (Rebuild Complete!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 96 17:44:18 EDT
  ...the engine was rebuilt and the front end has new ball joints, tie rods and just had an alignment. new shocks all the way...
• Vanagon Maint. Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
  ...for free play and pedal travel - check steering play - check headlight alignment - check operation of windshield wiper and washer - check operation of electrical systems...
• Re: FS: Mercedes Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:39 +1200
  ...Just remove the little >alignment bolt on the rear drums,(not needed). > >Interested parties should contact me directly by >email. The asking price is...
• Re: Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:47:10 -0400
  ...A really good alignment guy will also consider tire width when adjusting within the allowed range. Dennis Note new e-mail address. -----Original Message...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 23 May 2024 20:58:22 -0400
  ...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: TIRES - 205 70 14 or 185 R14???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:27:19 -0400
  ...That's why I chose the Hancook RA08 in 185 ​ -14 ​, but when I called Bela to ask if he did wheel alignments, he...
• Re: P/S Rack , removing tie rod
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 14:49:12 -0800
  ...it on the tie rod shaft and > avoid a major steering alignment problem. > Hope this Helps > Jim __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for...
• good news busses
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 21:22:37 -0400
  ...He stashed the bus in my warehouse pending earning enough money to get tires, an alignment, a few other necessities. Then came another Vanagon...
• I'm new to the list
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:12:51 EDT
  ...3) front end vibration from 25-45 mph( maybe the right wheel bearings) I've had an alignment, balanced the wheels, checked the suspension...
• Re: Toughest job on a Vanagon, was Re: Secrets of exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:17:55 -0500
  ...tranny by yourself > is tough, mostly from a strength/leverage and alignment standpoint. > > Personally, I hate chasing electrical problems. I know how to do...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 05:29:57 -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...
• 5 cyls, starters
  Historical mailing list - Wouter de Waal
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 13:36:54 +0200 (SAT)
  ...Might be an alignment problem. Otherwise, I don't think there are any funnies. If somebody is _really_ interested (i.e. will pay :-) I...
• Re: Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:53:06 -0500
  ...Even wear patterns, no alignment problems. TomC tcarrington@relitech.com > -----Original Message----- > From: EMZ [SMTP:vw4x4@FYI.NET] > Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 3...