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• Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted - update
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:53:28 -0700
  ...Its only the impact which would have changed the alignment, not the sideways skidding. ;) Seeya, Jake On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:46...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - eEric Ley
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:42:47 -0500
  ...As it should have an alignment after. -------------------------------------------------- From: "tina canny" <tcannytlc@YAHOO.COM> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 1:57 PM To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: NAPA usually has it...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:20:56 -0500
  ...Mine are not quite right with your specs, though an alignment was just done! Thanks, Jim On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:17...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Page Additions
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 14:50:57 -0800
  BTW...does anyone know if the syncro westy alignment specs are different than for the standard syncro? I need to chjeck this so someone...
• Uneven tire wear
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:10:21 -0600
  ...Wheel alignment you say. I had it done when I bought the new tires about 3 years ago. I don't drive the van...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - BILL V.
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:03:37 -0600
  ...I > had an alignment done when the tires were installed and I started > questioning the alignment. I knew it couldn't be the tires...
• [Fwd: Syncro Driveshafts - Problems in Paradise?]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 13:12:52 -0700
  ...Bently describes alignment but seems rather vague. When you loosen the noted(Bently)bolts on the front diff, what is meant by alignment ? With...
• (intro) forgot ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 12:59:05 -0500
  ...Got it as a shiny baby and it still runs - though it can't keep an alignment for beans and is now wearing through...
• Re: HMHYPFAFEA?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 28 May 2002 21:57:04 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >How much have you paid for a front end alignment? > >I was quoted $79 >fair? > >Paul >'87 westie
• Re: reccomendation for alignment shop in sacramento area
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 20:20:29 -0500
  I also want to get my tires aligned in San Jose Anyone have any good recommendations. I went to wheel works and I just...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:26:16 -0800
  ...And just to be clear, the �right thing� is a full > complete alignment afterwards. The tie rods are so reliable, that > I think I...
• Re: Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:19:37 -0700
  The only thing that I farm out is the alignment and transmission work on my Vanagons. The local Kal-Tire does the alignments and...
• Re: Syncro Alignment & Vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:06:10 -0800
  A word of caution re syncro alignments. I had my syncro westy aligned to Derek's specs at a BMW dealer (at no charge...
• Re: Alignment concern?!?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 12 May 2008 12:37:48 -0700
  ...Alignment concern?!? I just took my 84 Westy Wolfie up for an alignment, and they said they couldn't get better than a negative...
• Re: Alignment Question (TOOLS)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 14:32:31 -0600
  ...If you have this, the van will still pull even after an alignment. I recommend regular rotation to fight this problem. Steve -- Steve Blackham...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:39:37 -0600
  ...You won't need an alignment unless you already needed one. Jim On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Kevin Carrubba <kcarrubba...
• rear springs
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 15:26:27 +0000
  Ok, so I have to have the frame sprung to get a proper alignment but that still leaves the rear end listing problem to...
• Re: HMHYPFAFEA?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 28 May 2002 17:23:50 -0700
  ...William > How much have you paid for a front end alignment? > > I was quoted $79 > fair? > > Paul > '87 westie >
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:32:07 -0600
  ...The front end needs alignment. You may have quit too soon, could need tie rod ends too. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum...
• Re: Low Idle/Stalling when cold
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:58:57 -0500
  ...I would also check the alignment of the idle position sensor. Follow the instructions in the Big Green Book closely. -- Ken Lewis http://neksiwel...
• eternal VW misconceptions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 15:50:58 -0600
  ...I am new to my area so I asked at the local import Parts store where to get a good alignment at a reasonable...
• Re: H&R springs and Seattle area alignment shop recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:00:40 -0800
  ...With good VW shops in the area I don't go there for other things, but my mechanic sent me there for alignment and...
• Re: Syncro propshaft vibration mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 23 May 2007 21:32:28 +0000
  ...Front diff points down 2.5 degrees; tranny down 6 degrees. > >Mounts and alignment made no difference in the vibration. Now >I am stumped...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:36:33 -0700
  ...I never thought of asking about > this before because I assumed that it was probably something to do with the > alignment. On thinking about...
• Re: '71 Clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 16:00:08 -0400
  ...HAs that alignment thing that bolts to tranny bellhousing. I'm sure your other responses willbe better but I tried... tedelman@aol.com (7...
• Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:09:19 +0000
  I recently put new tires and rims on my 87 Syncro and Oh, Baby does it look goood!! So I figure this would be...
• Re: Better handling in windy conditions?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 19:04:04 -0700
  the biggest "causes" of the sway in wind are 1) passenger tires instead of the properly load-rated vanagon tires 2) incorrect alignment 3...
• rear wheel alignment
  Historical mailing list - g august
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:24:24 -0500
  I have been the second owner of this 87 westfalia for 3 months. The drivers side rear wheel does not appear to be verticle...
• Re: sagging van question...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 16 May 2006 19:41:16 -0400
  ...The > alignment guys say that sag most likely has something to do with it. > > Anyone want to "weight in" (pun was intended) on this...
• any late-model Eurovans out there?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:35:24 -0700
  ...the alignment folks are acting stupid and claim they can't find any specs for his bus. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC...
• Power steering rack R&R and fluid flush
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:25:28 +0000
  ...Will the alignment shop center the steering if I booger it up a little? Ryan
• Re: Tire wear question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:19:09 -0500
  ...toed-out.) \ / If the tread has unusual cupping the caster (alignment of the suspension towards the length of the vehicle) or camber (alignment of...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:20:39 -0500
  ...And, if you do all this stuff all at once, you can save > money on alignments. Do it once, get one alignment. Open the...
• Re: Tire wear pattern -- it puzzles the expert
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:43:28 -0700
  ...did a gorgeous job on the body but farmed out the alignment, which later proved to be off. �I could see the car crabbing...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 17:32:21 -0500
  ...It is part of the block and used for alignment of the pump shaft. Its a seal! Nothing personal.. yes its for alignment, yes...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:47:38 -0500
  ...I'm starting to eat through front DS tires because my alignment is so off. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Broken Stabilizer Link
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:18:29 -0700
  ...My thinking about doing it gradually - anything you mess with that requires an alignment, do the rest first. So yes, it all can be...
• Re: Rear Hatch Alignment Blues...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 25 May 2007 11:08:20 +1000
  ...Rear Hatch Alignment Blues... On 5/24/07, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote: > > Speaking of which, has anyone else noticed that the top...
• Upper A-Arm Bushing repair
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  11 Jul 1997 15:41:16 -0600
  ...By the way, tell him to check for anything else you should do before the alignment BEFORE he does the alignment. My guy charged...
• Re: Alignment shop in Vancouver BC advice?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 07:26:40 -0700
  ...I've recently replaced my ball joints and Tie Rods on > my 84 Westy. > > I need an alignment done. > > Can anyone suggest a place...
• Re: NAPA usually has it...
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:11:15 -0500
  ...17/2013 6:25 AM, Mike B wrote: > Check their work to make sure they > properly retorqued all the fasteners involved in an alignment.
• Re: Alignment help Shop machine has incorrect values?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:08:14 -0700
  ...machine? > > > > I recall seeing somewhere that some machines have the wrong alignment > > numbers - is that it? > > > > Thanks > > > > Todd > > '88 Westy > > What are the units...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 23:53:26 -1000
  ...An alignment guy thought mine were shot, but the new ones moved the same as the old ones.< well, he says that's what...
• Re: Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 22:35:13 -0700
  ...They're meant to hold the outer assembly on, not to > manhandle the flue into correct alignment. Yes! One aspect of that alignment that...
• Wheel Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 00:33:50 -0500
  Dear listee, I'd like to ask you expert how to fix my problem. symptoms; It's tending to the right, and some annoying...
• survived power steering install
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:22:32 -0800
  ...this will help get the alignment close. (finish the alignment after its all over by measure front and rear of tires, or take it...
• Front suspension parts quality?
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:52:21 -0400
  ...The alignment tech, whose judgment I respect, said he had seen new ball joints from this vendor recently that also had unacceptable looseness on...
• Re: Help Clutch Pilot Bearing question!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 15:06:57 -0400
  ...There is a special tool you can rent used to help make the alignment easier, call a clutch alignment tool. You can also use...
• Re: Makeshift Clutch Alignment Tool
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:52:46 -0400
  I had round ratchet handle that worked pretty well. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 7:17 PM, Jim Felder...
• Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:25:08 -0800
  ...Of course, the alignment pins would work too! Just make sure the top hole is vertical or the spacer will shift. Best, Troy
• Unidentified part
  Historical mailing list - M Catlin
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:49:35 -0700
  Can anyone identify the part shown in the link below? I am referring to the flat circlip/alignment-shim-looking parts to the left...
• Re: Front Tire Noise and cupping wear pattern
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 22:11:25 -0500
  > Does anyone know what causes this? First I'd look at suspension component wear, then I'd look at the alignment. I can't...
• Re: Very squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:48:47 -0500
  ...A full alignment is needed afterwards, too. Well, so much for the kid's braces. Geza
• Re: syncro prop shaft alignment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 24 May 2010 03:35:44 -0400
  ...To my knowledge, GoWesty has never promoted so simple a remedy, but instead markets their laser alignment tool. I agree with you that this...
• Re: Diesel starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 00:36:19 -0500
  ...out of alignment, but I think that's >doubtful; the pins around two of the engine/trans bolts hold that >alignment, and the starter...
• Re: Tire wear pattern -- it puzzles the expert
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:37:31 -0700
  ...As for Idea #3 ("[...] hardware problems in the suspension that make everything look right on the alignment rack but don't work right on...
• Re: Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:37:32 -0400
  I don't know about brake or front-end alignment jobs. I'm curious too. I can tell you from experience that exhaust shops...
• Re: Regarding alignment..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:24:06 -0400
  BTW, if you disconnect the steering shaft coupler right at the steering rack, the steering wheel can be spun 360�. It has no stops...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:04:43 -0500
  ...it was probably something to do with the > alignment. �On thinking about it now, alignment normally would wear one > side. �The tires look like...
• Re: Steering play on '88? - solved
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 17:46:29 -0700
  ...I had the alignment done and 2 new tires installed. The guy doing the > alignment warned me that driving with the P/S pump...