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• Re: power steering V-belt falls off
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:22:38 -0700
  ...agree with Mike Collum that another issue (usually, but not > always alignment). Scott Dempster is having a similar problem on his 90 > Multivan that...
• Re: Extend a stay propane device
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 21:36:10 -0700
  ...and the extend a tank kit. �The new setup caused the alignment of the whole assembly to shift toward the front of the van...
• Re: Deer Strike & Stories
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 11:38:10 -0700
  ...the > van still drives straight, so I suspect that there is no alignment > issues. Not too bad, considering what could of happened if I...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 06:43:06 -0500
  ...This will also allow the flange to be placed for proper disk alignment or wheel spacing. I would also consider that a major change...
• Re: saggy westfalia butt
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:40:13 -0700
  ...1/4 to 1/2 inch, I would recommend having an alignment done. My own preference in the past has been for KYB's...
• Re: bad vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 13:45:51 -0600
  ...I may try a 4 wheel alignment next. I'm also wondering if there's an out-of-round wheel. At 11:26 AM...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:57:31 -0500
  ...But we are in for the long haul. > > I have had four alignments done in 12K miles. At first I thought the mechanics weren...
• Re: Poor MPG, '81 Westy -- Injector Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 15:50:16 +0000
  ...Extra Weight less gas mileage <BR>Stance of the Van,&nbsp; does it sit level? <BR>Alignment of all four tires, are they within...
• Re: hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:11:19 -0500
  ...Try to examine the starter bushing in your bell housing (poor alignment caused by a worn out bushing will make the starter drag). Clean...
• Re: Shift Lever + Box (1981, 1985) PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:36:04 -0700
  ...Both shifters, and shift boxes, have the alignment holes. At the very least, I inspected the parts on each and gained a much better...
• Re: Still konking out
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 21:44:43 -0500
  Blake; The idle position sensor settings are critical so follow the Bentley alignment procedure carefully. As for you friend; the brushes are worn out...
• Re: Shifter buzzing; hard to get into gear
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 9 May 2008 11:40:47 -0500
  ...be due to the rod bushings, but maybe just out of alignment). That buzzing can definitely happen when things are just a spec out...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 May 2010 23:34:44 EDT
  ...including doing the alignment (used the computerized rack at work). I was disappointed that I still had creaking noises when going over bumps. I...
• Re: Any tricks to removing sliding door rail cover?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:42:30 -0400
  ...The door removeal and alignment is complicated, haynes covers it well. The center guide is removed first by sliding the door open until the...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:04:19 -0800
  ...When the right upper control arm came loose again and cupped the inside of my right front, I rotated them upon alignment in the...
• Fwd: Unidentifiable sound
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:48:16 -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...
• Wing Vent Frames (for front glass)
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:25:28 -0800
  ...and so the metal tab bent, and then the alignment of the pivot point was off enough, so that upon closing, the lower front...
• Re: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:33:36 -0400
  ...I just got the front alignment straightened out so not thrilled with messing with it unless there is a real gain to be had...
• Re: Clutch Revisited - this time with pics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:39:03 -0400
  ...Since the pilot bearing failed, the clutch disc has run out of alignment. Replace the clutch set. Dennis ----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 09:00:23 -0500
  ...I reassembled very carefully making sure that alignment of all the gears and numbers did not change. Problem fixed in 45 minutes. Chris. '85...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:53:34 -0800
  ...Chances to Caster or Camber will affect the Toe alignment. > > Dennis > > > > From: Eric Wunrow [mailto:VW@EricWunrow.com] > Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2014 3...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 May 2024 18:04:21 -0700
  ...Arm Camber nut came loose again, following a > > "profession" VW mechanic alignment. It was totally disengaged, and the > > whole front end was loose. > > > > So...
• valet parking /F
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 17:16:27 -0400
  ...start now, because of the current political situation downtown and the alignment of Jupiter with Mars. D. Spend half an hour going over the...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 21:49:29 +0000
  ...Unless some parts have been replaced miss alignment indicates worn parts including the door tracks or the door frame is shifting. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 21:45:14 -0700
  ...You do have a tire shop that you trust > and takes care of your tire and alignment needs, don't you? > > Asking experts isn...
• Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:10:46 -0500
  ...There are >pictures of the proper alignment at: > >http://www.relitech.com/tomc/cvjoints.htm > >The joints can be disassembled and re-assembled with...
• Dead Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:35:32 -0400
  ...a small gear and shaft combo has just slipped out of alignment inside the spedo unit. For a Sunday mechanic, it's an easy...
• A red letter day for Westy sightings in Madison/Wisconsin
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 09:03:17 -0700
  ...Did other list members experience similar sightings, or was it just my lucky day? Was there some larger cosmic alignment yesterday? If any of...
• Re: headlight alignment parts, headlight replacement
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:38:35 -0700
  As fall is in fool swing, thoughts turn to headlights. In my opinion the stock rectangular DOT headlights are atrocious. Bad pattern, expensive to...
• Re: Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:38:32 -0700
  ...Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights > > >> �Some concern has been expressed about vibration loosening up the >> screws and the lights getting out of alignment. This...
• Re: Syncro Tire Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:24:21 -0700
  ...This is from when they were on the > front with a marginal alignment, since adjusted. Although the center, and > inside, of these two tires...
• Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:47:20 -0700
  ...free them results in burning out the rear wiper > motor, improper alignment of the front wipers and other things you would > rather not deal...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:29:18 -0500
  ...How well the alignment in the "front" matches the "back" is responsible for the integrity of the image, of course. I saw a show...
• Re: Temp II bad [again??!!] says DigiTool [long winded]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:44:52 +0000
  ...to DigiTool � a new sensor from the dealer and a TPS alignment > Got the van running like a top all summer. > > The cold mornings...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 15:06:12 -0600
  ...Can't count > how many balance jobs and 4-wheel alignments I had trying to stop it. before > figuring it out. When New they...
• Re: Removing top
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 16:26:24 -0700
  ...just enough to tighten the front bolt and close and check alignment. Raise further to tighten the others. Usually only a bit of sideways...
• Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:22:03 -0700
  ...And I will be getting an alignment. Just in case I have to remove a PS rack again, does anyone have a trick to...
• Re: Astronomy via Westy (aNVC)
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 2 May 2005 19:25:35 -0700
  ...It's a trade-off If your scope will be doing a lot of traveling, you'll be needing to collimate (adjust the alignment...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:37:46 -0700
  ...to be concerned about? Like will that play cause wear, >> performance, alignment issues? >> >> Thanks much, >> >> Neil. >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For...
• RE: A/C electrical shutoff by pressure...??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 2 Jul 97 02:43:32 UT
  ...These things are sometimes temperature-sensitive due to the contact alignment. I've had one that would let the system work OK inthe morning...
• Re: I'm confused/frustrated
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 07:13:16 -0700
  ...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: Canadians beware! UPS are a bunch of crooks
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 10:30:52 -0400
  ...Like when the dealer said they were going to charge me $300 to do my alignment, I left because I did not want to...
• A movie with Bob
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:22:09 -0700
  ...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: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:11:21 -0800
  ...rest of the > parts, or can adjustments be made to the alignment and make things > correct?. > 3. If I bolt up the entire sub...
• Re: Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Warner
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:36:20 -0700
  ...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: Engine tin (was Re: Look at my crack!)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:44:28 -0700
  ...If you had an old semi-dead engine to bolt the pipe to while it was welded............that would help ensure correct final alignment...
• ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK OPERATORS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:58:54 -0600
  ...that since I had opened the operators I had upset sensitive alignment and clearances inside and they would not take it back, so the...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 05:42:00 -0700
  ...place and removing it to weld and still have the proper alignment with the head and the mounts...I think that will take some...
• Re: Coilspring cutoff
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 19:17:30 EDT
  ...same rates? Last it would screw up the geometry i.e. alignment terribly. If you must shorten your springs buy some ride height adjusters...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:45:18 -0700
  ...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: Cheap infared gun
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 08:47:27 -0700
  ...Also, tire tread temps can tell you a lot about your alignment and pressures and hub temps after a long drive can alert you...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:39:43 -0400
  ...We will have to remove the fuel tank and > possibly reseal. > > Also an alignment will be needed."* > > > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 12...
• FS: '89 Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 21:49:48
  ...The only thing I can find that it seems to need mechanically is a front-end alignment (pulls just slightly to the right). This...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 10:00:26 -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...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:28:14 -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: Steering
  Historical mailing list - nathan lebron
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 11:22:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Pep-Boys:355.00 + exchange + alignment + 3 hours labor WesternAuto Parts America : 299.99 + exchange VW: 950 for entire job Sears:850 for entire...
• RE: Severe left front tire wear: Syncro
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 3 Apr 97 15:06:27
  ...need to figure out what's causing this. >Is it an alignment problem, a failed CV joint, or the dreaded Viscous >Coupling (please no...
• 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: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 3 May 2005 22:39:32 -0400
  ...Cruise control is very bad when the road is not flat. - Tire alignment must be good. Cold temperature affect a lot the Westy. My...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:19:58 -0400
  ...of bolts. > The big issue I have had with bolts is alignment when installing the > exhaust system and leaks at the head flanges. If...