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Re: Front End Alignment Needed?
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:00:43 -0600
...their web site says it is used for toe alignment. No mention of anything else being measured. Looking at the Bently, on page 44...
Re: Wheel alignment - myth or reality
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:23:46 -0400
I have had the rear wheel alignment adjusted on several vans. The rear springs can be compressed to the point where there is not...
Alignment seems like power steering
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:50:53 -0500
I noticed some premature wear on the inside of my front tires recently and had them replaced and an alignment done at the same...
Re: alignment woes (short short story)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 2 May 2003 19:58:56 -0600
...take the van to another shop, explaining the symptoms and ask them how much they will charge you to "check the alignment" and the...
Re: HMHYPFAFEA?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Tue, 28 May 2002 18:23:36 -0700
Sounds a bit high, I've paid as low as $60 for a 4 wheel alignment. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Power steering replacement and alignments
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 20:43:33 -0400
...You may want to make copies and take them with you to the alignment shop. I bet they'll give you that weird look...
Re: Syncro alignment confusion
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Wed, 20 May 1998 21:56:49 -0700
I just spent 15 minutes writing an explanation as to why I paid such an ungodly price for an alignment...and when I pushed...
DIY alignment? (Also, alignment numbers)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 8 May 2008 19:36:19 -0400
...Does anybody have good "backyard mechanic" ways of doing their alignments? While I'm at it, let me throw out the numbers that came...
Re: I just saved $300 on my alignment - Toronto owners stay away from Don Valley Volkswagen
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 4 May 2002 09:24:59 -0400
...I just saved $300 on my alignment - Toronto owners stay away from ��Don Valley Volkswagen >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Jeez, here in NZ...
Re: Alignment : Tire Pressure
Historical mailing list - Michael
Thu, 29 Jan 2015 09:35:17 -0500
...at front, and 45 psi rear, could that mess up an alignment job? > > Of course I'm referring to reinforced tires with that kind...
Re: Front end overhaul
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:49:01 -0800
...The did the lower BJ R&R I re-installed the steering knuckle, did rest of work, did rough measurement and adjust of alignment...
Re: Need an alignment shop south of Seattle
Historical mailing list - jaime forero
Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:18:11 -0500
On the same note anyone know of a reputable alignment shop in or near Houston? Cheers Jaime -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Syncro Alignment
Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 00:33:46 -0500
At 11:19 AM 9-16-97, Sean Bartnik wrote: >The garage I worked at (Penske Auto Center) had a Hunter alignment >machine with...
Re: any late-model Eurovans out there?
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:27:26 EDT
...the alignment folks are acting stupid and claim they can't find any specs for his bus. also, on the same bus, he says...
Re: tire pressures and alignments
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:38:28 -0700
...tire pressures and alignments Do some shops provide a report of "as found" and "as corrected", specifications, measurements, etc?
Alignment shop in Vancouver BC advice?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:30:25 -0700
...I need an alignment done. Can anyone suggest a place in Vancouver familiar with Vanagons or should I just go to Midas/Firestone/Goodyear...
Re: Alignment Question: Doom & Gloom?
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Sun, 15 Apr 2001 13:32:45 -0500
...I don't think there is anything special or different about doing an alignment on a Vanagon, so any garage with the appropriate equipment...
Re: NAPA usually has it...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:02:30 -0700
I don't care to trust any alignment shops. I've not had good experiences with them, though I would love to have access...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - dylan
Sun, 3 Jan 2010 09:24:37 -0800
...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=375963&highlight=alignment On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 9:15 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928...
Starting a flooded engine.
Historical mailing list - John Brown
Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:11:05 -0800 (PST)
I took my '84 Westy to Sears (dumb move) for an alignment. They screwed up the alignment and the tech flooded the engine so...
Re: shocks/ alignment
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 04:41:41 -0800
...However I've > never seen anyone actually do it.! > I had a four wheel alignment done on my 1982 Westy a few months ago...
Re: Power steering replacement and alignments
Historical mailing list - mike
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 20:55:03 -0700
...I had the alignment done by the best shop in Sacramento after replacing the bushings and they were obviously wrong. I'm going to...
Re: Syncro Alignment Spreadsheet
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 20 May 1998 11:02:11 -0400
...1) Confirm in your own mind (and possibly with the list as well) that VW provides different alignment specs depending on whether the vehicle...
Re: T3 Camber adjustment w/ Aftermarket wheels?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 17 Oct 2004 15:33:03 -0600
...How was the alignment done? What kind of alignment rack? �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus...
Re: Alignment Question
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:19:04 -0700
At 6/10/2004 11:56 AM, you wrote: >Ryan, >Your alignment guy probably forgot to (or neglected to, because it is pain) >adjust...
Front end vibration
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 16:48:19 -0600
...Speed point now shifted to 80 to 85 and the vibration that is left is very minor and may now be alignment related. When...
alignment '85 westy
Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:40:43 -0400
...do stuff) 3) how can i tell if my van needs alignment? tire wear on the old ones are smooth and even. thanks plenty...
Re: Discount Tires Hijack from "Dare I start a Tire thread? 15" Tires for Westy"
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:52:23 -0400
Oh, another thing, they don't do alignments, and so they do not try to sell unneeded alignment. They will tell you if the...
Re: Syncro Alignment
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Tue, 16 Sep 1997 11:19:11 EDT
The garage I worked at (Penske Auto Center) had a Hunter alignment machine with specs for the VW Vanagon Syncro 1986-1991. This particular...
Syncro ball joints-- Moug?
Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 14:34:41 -0800
Hi Volks, My '87 Syncro GL went into the shop today to have my new BFG All-Terrains mounted, and for alignment. The mechanic...
Error in accessing
Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 20:21:59 -1000
Error in accessing Item #69705 (10 Sep 1998 13:46) - headlight alignment does anyone have the specifics on how to align my headlights? I...
Re: ps rack install tips?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:25:39 EDT
...Reinstall to the same measurement and you want need an alignment, assuming you didn't need one before. >> I've done a form of...
Re: alignment with worn tires
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:10:22 -0700
...The bodyshop > alignment guy says that my uneven tire wear won't affect the alignment, > which is what several here and on the Samba...
Re: Alignment Question: Doom & Gloom?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:37:58 -0500
...Do you know how a person can do front wheel alignment without expensive equipment? I have not been able to find any books etc...
Re: Makeshift Clutch Alignment Tool
Historical mailing list - David
Sat, 1 Apr 2017 02:16:23 +0000
Thanks all- I started with a ratchet handle but had a little more center alignment with a deep socket on an extension... worked pretty...
Re: Shocks
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:25:39 -0700
Alignment shop (of good reputation) showed me that the caster was not too far off, but was at the limit of adjustment. Karl Wolz...
Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 4 Sep 2010 19:51:49 -0500
...times, everytime I've bought a new clutch plate, it came with a > plastic alignment tool in the box. > > > BenT > > Sent from my pressureplate > > >
Esp For Eurovan Owners, Tires
Historical mailing list - Richard Sellers
Wed, 28 Sep 1994 18:59:07 -0400 (EDT)
...the VW 'tech' did not authorize the exchange The van neeeded both front-end and rear-end alignment (at my expense) if I had...
Alignment problems
Historical mailing list - Seastoner
Sun, 29 Jun 1997 08:28:48 +0000
I'm having a problem getting a proper alignment on my 85 Westie. The casters can't be adjusted because of spread in the...
Re: ps rack install tips?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 07:44:40 -0400
...However this is just so that I don't have problems on the way to get it aligned at a four wheel, computerized alignment...
Alignment concern?!?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:21:39 -0400
I just took my 84 Westy Wolfie up for an alignment, and they said they couldn't get better than a negative 1.5...
alignment in 87 Westy--what is correct?
Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:08:37 EDT
...Does anyone know what needs to get adjusted for an alignment in front and rear (caster, camber, toe)? I needed one badly in the...
Re: referal needed: garage & alignment shop in south east bay
Historical mailing list - The Shaws
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:39:27 -0700
...garage & alignment shop in south east bay i recently moved to fremont, california (certainly not the brightest thing i've ever done) and am...
Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:15:50 -0800
...http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251201139B Mark neil n wrote: > Hi all. > > Ok, found the gas leak. > >... > The poor alignment up/down...
Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:32:44 -0400
Yes worn and damaged bushings can cause alignment changes after the fact. The upper control arm bushings as you noted are a definite problem...
where to get alignment done in bay area
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:52:48 -0700
i just wasted $80 at a "goodyear" shop that charged me for a 4 wheel alignment and then said the rear wheels "weren't...
Re: Alignment
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:58:52 EST
In a message dated 1/9/03 12:28:03 AM, openwhel@BELLSOUTH.NET writes: << I would add to your list of "Before alignment...
continuing shifter problems
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:02:28 -0500
...The lower plate did NOT have alignment holes, so I just followed the procedure as if I did not have the alignment holes. The...
Re: NAPA usually has it...
Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:46:21 -0700
The conversation was of course about a 4-wheel alignment. My post was to suggest a specific point. > Did you happen to ask them...
Re: rear wheel alignment
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:33:10 +0000
...a while and while they were fitted the alignment shop could never get the rear alignment within spec. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: g august <ghaugust...
Re: Alignment questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 11:15:31 -0400
...The relation between the steering wheel and the rack center point should not change during an alignment - so if your steering wheel is offset...
Re: Pulls to the Left (like the rest of us?)
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 12:46:29 -0500
...Since you say you are driving a transporter, then I think your > alignment is slightly out of whack. > > Rear alignment on Vanagons is limited...
Re: Alignment Question
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:13:11 -0500
Ryan, As long as the alignment was done properly, it shouldn't be a problem. It simply could have been a matter of not...
Re: Wheel Alignments
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:50:37 -0500
...at 6:10 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > �RE: Alignment > They adjust camber and toe in on the rears. �If you don...
Re: JiffyLube, extras
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:55:41 -0700
...I'd hate to try to get the rear alignment adjusted at a place like this!! I would not trust any alignment now unless...
Re: wheel alignment
Historical mailing list - davidson
Tue, 29 Sep 1998 15:23:05 -0700
...wheel alignment > Date: Tuesday, September 29, 1998 8:22 AM > > I'm getting my Vanagon aligned for the first time (for me) tomorrow. Does...
Derek's Syncro alignment specs
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Mar 1996 08:50:54 -0500
Back when the list was just starting, Derek Drew posted modified specifications required for proper alignment of the Syncro. Last night I tried to...
diesel to gas
Historical mailing list - John Stepto
Sat, 31 May 2003 14:09:45 -0400
...The bell housing has 2 alignment drilled dowels were the starter bolts pass through to thread into block. The problem is the block is...
Re: Front end overhaul
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 10 Jan 2016 13:35:55 -0500
Thinking like a shop owner, I'd be willing to bet the shop owner would want you to have an alignment done after the...
Re: shocks/ alignment
Historical mailing list - karl filc
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:22:08 -0000
...shocks/ alignment > >> And are our wheels four wheel aligned??? ... or is it just the front??? > >> > >> > >> > > By the book, the Vanagon does get all four...