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• Re: '84 Vanagon AFM - Set screw
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:29:45 -0400
  That mixture adjustment screw is just a small bypass around the metering flap to allow for fine tuning the idle mixture. It has almost...
• Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:29:09 -0400
  ...Valve adjustment is not nescasary unless they were miss adjusted to begin with. If set properly no adjustment is needed unless something fails. Hopefully...
• idle adjustment problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:08:26 -0800
  hi all, could anyone help me with this idle adjustment problem... 1988 WBX engine, manual trans - full tune up with new spark plugs, dist...
• Re: shift lever adjustment (why?)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 10:27:50 -0400
  ...Thanks. > Last week Coby suggested the following to make shifting into first easier: > "If so the adjustment that corrects this problem is to loosen...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:51:08 -0500
  ...Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder > Isn't the right side adjuster a left hand thread? > -Dana- > > Bob Stevens wrote: > > > > My "rememberer" may be wrong here...
• Re: Head lightt adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:35:00 -0800
  ...255 941 133 A Adjustment Pc, Hi Beam Bottom $7.28, 1 per beam 255 941 141 B Adjustment Screw, Hi Beam Top $3...
• High elevation adjustments
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 10:34:06 -0700
  ...High elevation adjustments? I routinely drive my van at elevations ranging from 5,000-14,000 feet here in Colorado. Above about 8,000...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:03:08 -0400
  ...Some indication now of throttle switch slightly out of >adjustment but not a major issue. Did VW break this when they went to the...
• Camber?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:22:18 -0700
  I just noticed when looking from the rear of my Vanagon that the rear wheels/tires need a camber adjustment. My question is 1...
• Re: Rear Camber - correction
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 19:28:26 -0800
  I just read my invoice - it says that the camber is at max adjustment, not that it is unajustable. Sorry. Todd '88 Westy
• Re: different distributors for the 1.9 ??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:05:59 -0400
  The "D" is fine, believe me, 5000km later... Some slight timing adjustment may be needed. Ben http://www.benplace.com/
• Re: Slam! that slider....can you not?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:55:49 -0700
  ...Once it turned out to need only a striker adjustment. The other time it turned out the mechanism was completely worn and needed replacement...
• Re: 87 Syncro - new engine/same problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 23:14:13 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-14 11:30:33 EST, MrJimmy3@aol.com writes: > >Question: >Does a new remanufactured need a Valve adjustment...
• Re: Questions About Buying Diesel Westi
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Feb 1997 18:57:42 +0000
  > >valve adjustments pretty often? My Diesel has now 150,000 km > >and I had no need for valve adjustments. I would not say any...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:04:36 -0400
  ...valve lash adjustment Jay et al., Your original post describing your success with the Boston Bob valve lash adjustment inspired me to give it...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:26:02 -0500
  ...valve lash adjustment > Jay et al., > > Your original post describing your success with the Boston Bob valve lash > adjustment inspired me to give it...
• Re: CO adjustment, can this add power if enriched to the upper end of the scale?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 06:16:18 -0500
  The mixture adjustment screw on the AFM only effects the mixture at idle. If everything is set correctly, the O2 sensor has the ultimate...
• Re: '82 diesel water pump belt adjustment woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:06:47 -0800
  ...have had SO much trouble keeping the crankshaft / water pump belt adjustment correct on my 82 diesel westy. I get the belt tight by...
• Split Window Bus Education Begins
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 May 2003 14:49:43 -0700
  ...Not a big deal replacing the seal and making the proper adjustments but I sure am glad I though to give it a thorough...
• Re: rare LLE vanagon for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 23:45:54 -0400
  Roll that one by me again? My Corrado's Euro headlights don't have adjustment motors. What are you talking about? On Sep 17...
• Pre-Load Prologue
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 01:43:35 -0700
  ...They explain (with some authority) what I was trying to explain, and what pre-load adjustment can do for your suspension. (The dampening adjustments...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:13:07 -0500
  ...So when you set this adjustment, you are setting the amount of clamping force that you are putting on the band as it tries...
• Re: HELP! Rear brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 09:48:59 -0600
  ...HELP! Rear brake adjustment > > I was told you can put on the rear brake hardware backwards, in which case > it will not adjust. Fits...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:38:26 -0600
  ...so that the assembly can drop down ? Yes ~ > Is there any adjustment going to be necessary as part of this procedure? The Holes that...
• Re: '82 diesel water pump belt adjustment woes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 21:51:07 -0800
  ...Yes, don't you love VWs primative belt adjustment designs. I usually try to get the belts as tight as possible when installing. This...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 1 Jun 2018 11:18:36 -0700
  Dan, good advice. Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of force. Is that normal? Is there an adjustment?
• Burnt clutch smell
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 10:08:59 -0600
  After shifter linkage adjustment, the clutch is putting out a burnt clutch smell. No signs of slippage, but the smell is distinctive. Any ideas...
• Re: Headlight Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:43:12 -0700
  RE: Headlight mounts/adjusters What you need will be here: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=headlight+adjust&x=0&y...
• Re: HELP ! Clutch pedal mechanism adjustment access needed.
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:26:14 -0700
  ...Can you reach the adjustment nut by feel? You may have to do it blind. Anyone? BTW, why do you need to adjust it...
• Re: CO Mixture Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:19:09 -0400
  ...around, however, I took the liberty of > cranking open my CO adjustment screw in a moment of desparation and > environmental weakness. Now my question...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 17:43:36 -0500
  ...You idle problem may only be that the idle adjustment screw >(that really big slotted screw on your air intake) needs some adjustment. >However...
• Clutch pedal adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 16:08:31 -0600
  ...I was told that there is an adjustment screw on the pedal assembly but I was unable to locate it. Any ideas? David Filcoff...
• Re: Throttle cable replacement- from which end?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:13:37 -0600
  ...Been a while, so I did a quick look in my Bentley, and didn't find the adjustment procedure. Must be in there, or...
• Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:24:51 -0700
  ...Hydraulic valve adjustment question > Bentley says set valves on number 1 cylinder, then rotate 180 and do > the next cylinder. Somebody let me know...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:43:46 -0500
  ...If the front-end guy is careful he will check that the steering wheel stays centered during the adjustment process - you may see him...
• Re: Tightening E-Brake
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 15:28:59 -0300
  Hi Mathew My 1984 Westy's E-brake adjustment required a lot of turns to get it to bite, I estimate 20 full turns...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:53:25 -0800
  ...This causes a throttle switch > adjustment of .002-004 only sometimes to work. Maybe a throttle switch > adjustment of .006-.008 will allow for...
• Re: Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:13:31 -0400
  ...There is an adjustment inside. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of ralph meyermann Sent: Saturday...
• hydrolic lifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Doug Mahone
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 19:44:27 -0500
  ...In the past when I have done an initial valve adjustment the lifters were a little spongy. This time several of them held their...
• Re: Adjusting rear camber left side
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 8 May 2022 15:11:30 -0400
  ...The adjustment really is that simple but I’m surprised it can stay in adjustment with that vertical load. There’s a nut on...
• Re: rare LLE vanagon for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 23:58:41 +1200
  > > Roll that one by me again? My Corrado's Euro headlights don't have >> adjustment motors. What are you talking about? >> > >Gotta have the...
• Re: self-adjusting brakes?
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 30 Nov 1996 00:07:48 -0500 (EST)
  ...Check the adjustment every six months, or if your > pedal starts going further towards the floor. Since you're fronts are disc > brakes, when...
• Rebuilt Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:42 -0700
  ...Because it had never been serviced, many adjustments were out of whack. Like the accelerator, when its not adjusted right the it starts shifting...
• Re: Poptop leak
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:31:50 -0500
  Hello, the pop top has two adjustments. On the handle that you pull down on, there are two 10mm nuts. There slots behind these...
• Brakes...self Adjusting?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:49:46 EST
  ...Is there an adjustment such as backing up and hitting the breaks to self adjust? Ed
• Brake Adjustment, Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jul 94 14:14:30 -0400
  ...He devotes MUCH more space to brake adjustment folklore than Bentley. He also explains how to get the drums off without a puller, which...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:26:15 -0400
  ...Valves adjustment in Bentley Valve adjusting order, Bentley is vague. Page 15.29 says "rotate crankshaft 180� clockwise and adjust next cylinder." My Volksheimers...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 07:10:15 -0400
  ...Hidden below this is the hex head adjustment screw. Eric
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:49:32 -0400
  ...Running out of castor adjustment So I'm at the shop and they can't seem to get my castor set. The nuts are...
• (Fwd) Temperature Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 08:49:08 CDT
  Thanks for the advice on my question if there's an adjustment on the water temperature - see below. I called the mechanic and he...
• Re: shocks/ alignment
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 11:54:20 -0800
  When I take my 88 GL in for an alignment, the mechanic tells me they can only do the toe adjustment. Is this not...
• Headlight screw adjustment clips: Rectangular 87 lamps
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:42:14 -0500
  Hi list, Two of my (low beam) white plastic headlight screw adjustment clips broke into pieces while taking apart/adjusting my headlight assembly, and...
• Re: idle adjustment problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:00:24 -0800
  yes I tried that.. without the ICV the idle is lower and smoother... and I don't know why... may be the ICV helps...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:25:37 -0600
  Yeah, I like Scott's suggestion. This is the way Muir's procedure reads in the Idiot manual. It is the easy way, for...
• RE: Vanagon Manual Mirror Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 13:14:31 -0700
  Mark, Take the mirrors off. It will be obvious then. If they don't tighten, post again, and several of us have some repair...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 18:16:29 -0700
  Entity Matthew Pollard spoke thus: > hmmm, my memory may be a bit etherized, > Should i switch to toluene instead? Try naphthalene. Rachel http://www...
• shifting
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:34:06 -0400
  ...Plus, minor movement here translates to big differences - there is a little bit of adjustment there - but not much.
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:26:58 -0800
  ...Valve adjustment advice > > Why are you touching the adjusters on a running engine? > Before doing an adjustment you want to set the engine at...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:21:13 -0400
  .006 cold lash adjustment turns into zero or so when warm......Things expand in the motor and take up that clearance.......... Adam P 81...
• Re: 87 Westy Sliding Door Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:05:11 -0700
  ...87 Westy Sliding Door Adjustment > The problem is only with the top bearing at the end of the track as you > are closing the...