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• Front end seems wrong (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:42:39 +0000
  ...You might have worn ball joints, track rod ends and/or suspension/steering bushes. None of these is totally and easily obvious without specialist...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 22:50:54 -0600
  ...On 3/9/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > Check the shock mounts and bushings first. A clicking ball joint is not > a...
• Re: Which came first, the alignment or the new tires?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:01:20 -0800
  ...lastly ...some people don't realize that having worn out shocks contirbutes to the trashing of the front end . Need decent front shocks to...
• external head leak
  Historical mailing list - Doug Hudson-Bryant
  Wed, 28 May 1997 09:30:56 -0400
  ...I don't mind replacing worn out parts = like shocks, tie rods, ball joints, even cv joints, etc, since I can do = them myself...
• Re: What a difference the right tire makes!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:53:48 -0700
  ...tie rods and german boge shocks... and a fresh 4 wheel > alignment... it's should be great with the new tires. > Just wanted to...
• Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
  ...Springs, Spring mount and Shocks ___ _____ Check shock absorber action (bounce test) and component leaks ___ _____ Check CV joints, 2 tight 360' turns each way. Any...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:03:48 -0700
  ...or running with not-so-hot shocks, tires out of balance, or tires or wheels out of round, or no offenee...........believe it or...
• Re: broken stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 20:42:44 -0500
  ...Wire welder) and mounted it in the drag link with a couple of shock absorber rubber pads and washers. That was a few years...
• was: Mystery Oil/Gas leak Now:Steering&Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 20:57:53 -0400
  ...Nosy Pet suggested worn out tie rod ends and also insisted on a new steering damper. I talked to my local mechanic about the...
• Update on my noise issue
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:13:54 -0700
  ...I also need to replace the front shocks pretty soon too as well as one of the tie rods. So, after we did those...
• Re: 87 westie syncro maintenance and what is a motor worth?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 20:57:18 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Carl Cobb wrote: > > Hello, > > I am sure there is an elaborate dist somewiese!wauh uhas!anfosmauioo!so!here > goes...
• Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:18:06 -0800
  ...I've got new shocks and would love to also put in a few parts that are probably worn out. I'm not sure...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2022 15:15:05 -0600
  ...Stephen > > Mobile > > > On Mar 8, 2022, at 3:27 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > After nearly four years, I FINALLY have a...
• Re: List Rating G or PG?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:18:27 -0600
  ...Gable shocked the world with his on screen comment. The movie going public was stunned. Of course what this is all about is the...
• Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:03:00 -0600
  ...I especially >>>> >>>> >>fail to >> >> >>>>grasp the importance you guys place on shocks and tires. >>>> >>>> >>Here's the >> >> >>>>answer, shocks stop the vehicle from bouncing...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al/ no mention?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 23:23:45 -0700
  ...As for the shocks, they can be > bad even if they're not leaking. If they are leaking [badly] they're > pretty > much on...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:14:59 -0600
  ...replace corroded and leaking cylinder heads three idle stabilisers new exhaust system and muffler two engine replacements four ball joints and tie rods three...
• Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:15:07 -0800
  ...I especially > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>fail to > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>>>grasp the importance you guys place on shocks and tires. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>Here's the > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>>>answer, shocks stop the vehicle from bouncing...
• Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:15:07 -0600
  ...Eric Caron > > > > > On Dec 11, 2023, at 12:39 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > FOR SALE – $19,500 OR OBO > > > > 1991 VANAGON...
• Re: slightly off topic: VW 412
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 16:07:32 EST
  ...the front seats were huge, and with the struts (rather than shocks) it rode pretty nice.. if youre lucky, get the 4spd version.. those...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:13:54 -0600
  ...regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 Andy Stalick wrote: >I took a closer look under the van tonight and had some friends bounce...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 14:23:26 -0700
  ...Here's a cheater way to deal with the tie rods to replace a tie rod boot. 'normally' on would undo the outer tie...
• 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:02:18 -0500
  ...completely rebuild front end including all bushings, shocks, tie rods,ball joints stuff like that. new rear heater core and blower one year old...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:14:53 -0700
  ...Lots of people don't realize that running with worn shocks, or out of balance, or feathered/cupped tires, also trashes the front end...
• Re: Front end seems wrong (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 16:05:35 -0600
  ...wants > > to dip or bounce or something. > > I've checked the shocks and the stabilizer arm and can't determine > > anything wrong. > > I don...
• 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:00:57 -0500
  ...completely rebuild front end including all bushings, shocks, tie rods,ball joints stuff like that. new rear heater core and blower one year old...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 10 May 2008 15:05:20 -0700
  Scott, Thanks for the detailed instructions! So, I can undo the tie rod end in the manner you describe on both sides ? And two...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
  ...I have 2 Carats an '88 and a '91 I'd suggest you replace the shocks too... unless you want to keep the Carat...
• FS 1985 Westy restord, Ottawa Can
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 11:41:39 EST
  ...rods/tubes, lifters etc. All tune up items are new-plugs, wires, oxygen sensor, thermostat, waterpump, new clutch, release bearing, full exhaust, all shocks...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:57 -0400
  ...It was nothing more than a metal plate > > with pipes welded to it. > > > > 1.8 VW engines have significant side -to-side rod > > motion...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:39:00 -0500
  ...12px">Bushings,balljoints rod ends all good?<BR><BR>Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy<BR><BR>On Aug 27, 2012 7:49 PM...
• VWs for sale - NE Wisconsin
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Tue, 28 May 96 10:45 CDT
  ...Rebuilt engine, new brakes & shocks. Includes tent. $5000. 715-524-3824. 1973 Bus, freshly rebuilt motor, 99% rust free, flawless inside & out. $4500. Auto...
• Re: batteries
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Wed, 28 May 2008 13:42:13 -0400
  ...Look >>> at the battery/ super capacitor that EEESTOR is putting out at their web >>> site. >>> Holy Llightening Rod! 250 miles on a 6 minute...
• Re: OT Friday , hard turning on the lathe with ceramic inserts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:39:28 -0700
  ...One side had two broken rods. > > After going to the hardware store to purchase rod stock I hand bent them with a vice. I...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 6 May 2007 21:42:54 -0700
  ...about rod bearing getting out of round and created excessive clearance to cause oil pressure to drop. I was kind of shocked and feared...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP! - USE CHISSEL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:10:28 -0600
  ...John Rodgers "88GL Driver Carl Hansen wrote: > Ummm, Rounded off a nut, frustrating, try to get at the rounded off nuts > BEHIND the engine...
• Re: bus depot hatch springs
  Historical mailing list - Colin Carmichael
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 10:30:50 -0700
  ...There are 2 ways these can be > made, with the thick > shock end attached to the hatch door or with the > thin rod end...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:59:42 -0700
  ...But as > far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads > and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
• OT Friday , hard turning on the lathe with ceramic inserts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:29:19 -0700
  ...The rods are case hardened to 55-60 Rockwell. The hardening about 1.6 mm deep. My best carbide inserts would cut , but not...
• First Longish Trip
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 06:37:41 EDT
  ...The combination of KYB shocks, Michlen MXT's, and an Airlift kit made 'Roland' seem like a wholly different van from the one I...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:45:58 -0600
  ...anytime the shock will be removed and the lower > control arm allowed to fall you need to loosen the radius rod mounts and > the...
• Re: Why would a brand new sway bar drop link break?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:14:38 -0500
  ...85 Westy including > all brand new bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, rack, shocks, and > springs (Go Westy). The customer had a new drop...
• Re: Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:02:39 -0500
  ...Everything else is stock with 150K on the shocks but new ball > joints, tie > > rod ends, control arm bushings. > > Hope this helps. > > 80-83...
• Re: Extra Storage Space
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 11:14:29 +0100
  ...Two custom made brackets and = a >shock cord and the deed is done. Now my jack, air pump, towing rope, >hand buck saw and...
• Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment" (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:26:51 -0700
  ...On 7/5/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > Back in the day - George Washington set the precedent. He refused to > accept a...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:20:39 -0500
  ...By the end of the summer I should have the front end rebuilt, fresh shocks, lowering springs all around and a custom wood panel...
• Re: Good to see the list is back-
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 May 2008 21:54:03 -0500
  ...John Rodgers Chelsea, AL Robert Keezer wrote: > But it's not good news I have, as yesterdy my 82 > Westfalia I have driven as...
• /f Observations on Calif.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sun, 31 Dec 1995 22:53:22 CST6CDT
  ...yes, i went thru a mild culture shock. or maybe it was just the shock from the minor earthquake we had out there. i...
• '85 Westphalia: Engine is Frequently Dying
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 19:46:35 EST
  ...huge list of problems (blown shocks, loose CV joints, torn boots, bad distributer, etc...). In addition, the push rods are apparently leaking oil. At...
• Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:23:24 -0500
  ...I especially >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> fail to >>>> >>>> >>>>>> grasp the importance you guys place on shocks and tires. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> Here's the >>>> >>>> >>>>>> answer, shocks stop the vehicle from bouncing...
• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:05:20 -0700
  ...where it is, upright, springs, and shocks would be longer. Just need to check the tie rods for length and range of motion. Sounds...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
  ...Springs, Spring mount and Shocks > > ___ _____ Check shock absorber action (bounce test) and component leaks > > ___ _____ Check CV joints, 2 tight 360' turns each way. Any...
• Re: Shift Linkage Cleaning and Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 13:42:39 -0500
  ...All of the bushings that support the shifter rod do need to be cleaned and lubed, but I found that the key was the...
• Re: got to use my fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 21:18:59 -0700
  ...got to use my fire extinguisher Driving into work tonight I saw a hot rod (one of those little jobs, open chromed engine, teeny...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
  ...bushings, tie rods, flex joints, wheel bearings, > alignment, operation. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > > ____ Suspension: Inspect, ball joints (upper & lower), swing arm bushings, > torsion bars, shocks, > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > > ____ Brakes...
• Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
  ...Took me 5 hours per side�and I also replaced the tie rods,�brake rotors and brake pads. Good luck, Joel in Rochester with...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:49:35 -0500
  ...delrin is hard as a rock, not much shock absorded there. Stan On Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:41:33 -0700 Leon Korkin <korkwood...
• My Vanagon for sale to a good home
  Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 02:13:29 -0500
  ...New Water Pump and Thermostat with O rings New Shifter Rod New parts replaced in Shifter Box New Complete Rear Brakes New Shocks all...
• Re: list secrets revealed! Giant Shell org!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 10:54:27 -0600
  Only from Bemidji!!!! John Rodgers "88GL Driver Bulley wrote: > It took some sleuthing to figure it out, but I got the bottom of the...
• Re: Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 12:56:39 -0700
  ...Everything else is stock with 150K on the shocks but new ball joints, tie > rod ends, control arm bushings. > Hope this helps. > 80-83...