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• Re: Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 20:07:38 -0800
  Bill, Syncros have the same adjustment clamp between the front and rear shift rods as 2WD models. Yes, it is possible to move it...
• Re: High elevation adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Barnes
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 21:45:56 -0600
  ...I believe proper valve adjustment made a significant difference years ago. Or maybe my vanagon just likes to be let out to lower elevations...
• Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:19:51 -0500
  ...a bad hall sensor and an out-of-adjustment idle switch. The hall effect sensor was replaced a week ago and the no-starting...
• Transmisison / Shift Linkage adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 18:56:43 -0800
  ...A note on proper alignment/adjustment of the linkage. Fastidiousness, and attention to detail is mandatory in adjusting the linkage. I recently paid ~1200USD...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 00:23:37 -0700
  ...It is hard to diagnose your lifter condition without hearing it.<br> You do want the valve adjustment to be more than 0 clearance...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:01:07 -0800
  ...Valve adjustment advice Bentley says to back out the adjusting screw until it is flush with the rocker arm, then turn engine to TDC...
• Re: CO adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:14:04 -0600
  ...CO adjustment > > > I replaced my AFM and now need to adjust the CO. Is this something that > > a garage mechanic can do, or is...
• Soft Brake Pedal
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Fri, 28 May 1999 00:47:13 -0400
  Try Adjusting the rear brakes it should improve your pedal 100%, out of adjustment rear brakes make for a horrible pedal Eric P 84...
• Re: Confirmation on front wheel bearings adjustment
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 19:41:47 +0000
  <Being old-fashioned, I have drilled my nuts and use cotter pins to keep them exactly where I want them.> Ouch! That sounds painful...
• Temperature Adjustment cables was RE: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:46:16 +0000
  ON the topic of heat and adjustments. My Temperature adjustment cable in the dash is shot. Looks like PO stretched it out at one...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 18:02:06 -0800
  ...Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment. Early AMC heads were well known for early valve failures on both ends along with casting issues and...
• Re: sliding door adjustment?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:59:20 EDT
  ...I don't have the van at work today, but I glanced at > it and I can't see and adjustment for it. What...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 09:34:05 -0700
  ...Valve Adjustment > > > > Excellent results so far with the zero-lash valve adjustment. I > want to > go > > to about 1/4 turn to see if...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Feb 2015 19:47:26 -0800
  ...From new if any adjustment is needed then a repair is really > needed. If you really feel the need plan to replace the adjusting...
• Re: '56 Bus Work
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 19 May 1996 06:38:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I'd start at every 1K just to get an idea of how quickly they go out of adjustment. Then increase the mileage interval...
• Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 13:03:44 -0500
  >Speaking of mirrors, I noticed in my new Bentley (page 66.3), that it is >possible to increase the travel (adjustment) of the power...
• Re: What causes the hopping action?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 18:51:04 -0600
  ...Maybe there's an adjustment to back off the cable housing to give the engine more wiggle room. Even worse is when this happens...
• Re: Valves Adjust???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 May 1997 01:23:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...lifters?? >> yes hyd lifters, no valve adjustment. chris
• Re: Head Lamp Assy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:41:23 -0400
  ...Select your year and model from the home page, then enter "adjustment" in the "Search all of the above parts:" window. - Kevin
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 08:31:49 -0700
  ...It is hard to diagnose your lifter condition without hearing it. > You do want the valve adjustment to be more than 0 clearance to...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:33:49 -0800
  ...Front door adjustment question My drivers side front door has a little bit of sag. It feels like it comes off resting n the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Feb 1999
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:55:15 -0500
  ...The pushrod length is adjustable, but I can't see why it would need adjustment if it was correct from the factory (unless someone...
• Re: Throttle adjustments help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 May 1999 13:38:58 PDT
  ...This signals the ECU that the engine is idleing and the ECU makes the necessary adjustments in timing, mixture, etc. to allow the engine...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level movement ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 20:11:42 -0800
  There is a very good reason for not having an adjustment on the hydraulic clutch mechanism. No one ever does the adjustment !! A Honda...
• Re: emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:23:54 -0800
  Greetings List, After a couple of days on the topic of emergency brake adjustments, I've learned a couple of things that may help...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -0400
  ...The adjustment on the AFM is >>only to help trim the adjustment at idle. Basic setting are as follows: >>> >>>Engine close to operating temp...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:58:15 -0700
  ...If you're talking about the basic air/fuel mixture adjustment procedure contained in Bentley, then the mixture adjustment of course *does* have effect...
• Marshall 290 Regulator Cover
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:08:33 -0700
  ...On my LP tank, the reg is mounted so adjustment is facing the tank. The cover looks to have been installed prior to install...
• Sliding door adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:56:35 -0800
  ...I was reading through the Bentley 58:16 and 58:17 and having a little difficulty understanding the procedure for adjustment. Does one adjust...
• Ignition timing adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 05:33:03 +0000
  ...to 10 or 11 o'clock when I try to make adjustment with a timing light. Any further towards the crankcase halves and it...
• Re: How Many Lights Do You see?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:53:35 -0400
  3 bulbs over the gauges, 1 for the digital clock, 1 for each fan switch, 1 for the heat adjustment levers, 1 for the...
• Re: CO adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 21:07:53 -0500
  ...CO adjustment Todd Last wrote: > I replaced my AFM and now need to adjust the CO. Is this something that > a garage mechanic can...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 11:32:38 -0700
  ...Although the lifters pretty much self-adjusts at every oil change, there is still a certain amount of adjustment which can be made if...
• interior smells like exhaust...
  Historical mailing list - gordy jones
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 14:20:39 -0700
  ...I called the place and told them and they said that doing an emission adjustment is not going to cause something like that to...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:34:09 -0500
  ...valve lash adjustment > > As I adjusted the valves for each cylinder a second time I could feel a > > difference in the lifter action as...
• Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 06:28:49 -0700
  ...I guess the idea of the adjustment > is that this material may wear and affect the engagement of the band. > > The whole complicated tighten...
• Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 19:22:34 +0000
  ...No warranty adjustment or acceptance. Spring 1997- Purchase a 1992 motor home, Tioga Arrow 27" class C. 36K miles. Driving day after purchase, inner...
• Re: Gear crunching on rebuilt trans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:42:41 -0500
  ...If your transmission gets the wear "reversed" by rebuilding, then it may need to have any/all previous adjustments "reversed" too. Also, you say...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:53:49 -0700
  ...shift lever adjustment > > > > > > > > > Dear List, > > > > > > Last week Coby suggested the following to make shifting into first easier: > > > > > > "If so the adjustment that corrects this...
• Re: '82 diesel water pump belt adjustment woes
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 20:56:58 -0800
  ...In my case however it was the alternator belt that was losing it's adjustment within say a couple hundred kilometers. During the summer...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:00:08 -0700
  ...Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments > The measurements are taken with the steering wheel centered and all > readings > are referencing center. > > You could actually...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:58:30 -0700
  ...The low pedal is likely due to a shoe fine adjustment. Before and during shoe adjustment I pushed the brake pedal several times to...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:19:11 -0700
  ...Have you > > checked the idle adjustment (bypass screw on throttle body)? I recall > > having similar symptoms when mine was set too low (screw damaged...
• stove top burner adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 19:18:01 -0700
  ...So I'm wondering if there is some adjustment to this air/propane mix tubes that would keep the propane from wafting back into...
• Re: '79 Fuel Injection Airflow Meter Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Crowell
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:47:16 +0000
  >While messing aroung with a used airflow meter I just bought, I >discovered a way to boost horsepower dramatically. Let us know what this...
• Re: Throttle Switch Adjustment Screw
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:25:11 -0400
  Go to any hobby shop (RC Car, plane & stuff) They will have everything you need, especially small metric screws lol, Ben http://www3.sympatico...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:08:25 -0700
  Jay et al., Your original post describing your success with the Boston Bob valve lash adjustment inspired me to give it a try. I...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:00:16 -0400
  When were those valve adjusted? (yes, hydro engine need valves adjustment once in a wile) What type of oil and filter? When did you...
• Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 21:25:17 -0400
  ...As I can’t read the Bentley does it sound like I have this cable in a reasonable position now? the adjustment nut is...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:21:04 -0700
  ...I'm sure I could learn to make these adjustments "shade tree" correct, but right now, I just want it done. Right. (especially considering...
• Re: Belt Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 07:19:09 -0500
  ...Belt Adjustment I am unsure if the water pump to crank V belt is adjustable on the 1.6 diesel. Page 19.4 of...
• auto trans comment needed
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Feller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:54:23 -0400
  ...I either knocked the rods to trans to far out of adjustment by what I see in manual or trans need internal adjustment or...
• Re: AFC Spring Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:49:48 -0500
  I've seen the topic of AFM spring adjustment discussed on this list for years now and I still don't understand how spring...
• Re: High elevation adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:17:31 -0400
  ...High elevation adjustments? I routinely drive my van at elevations ranging from 5,000-14,000 feet here in Colorado. Above about 8,000...
• VW Purchase in US
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 1996 14:01:32 -0400
  ...To import from the US a Passat, what adjustments are necessary. I know that the most expensive adjustment for other cars is the "adjustable...
• Air in Brake Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 22:01:13 -0700
  ...So, I checked the rear drums and the brakes were in good adjustment. The disks have no adjustment. From this, I concluded that I...
• Re: More throttle switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:35:34 -0700
  ...I think if it clicks sometimes, it's probably good, but needs adjustment. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Birkner" <Vgonman@AOL.COM> To...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:57:59 -0500
  ...The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the irregular idle that I'm experiencing. Problem is, I can't...
• valve lash adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:25:44 -0700
  ...I can push them in by hand,real far,even after the adjustment is made,easily. When I adjust to 0 lash + 1/3...
• Re: My poor Engine..
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:31:56 EST
  In the last Bosch FI class I took, we learned that the O2 sensor only makes fine adjustments in mixture. Very rich conditions are...