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Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:27:09 -0700
...I haven't seen that ever occur, but I imagine it could all right. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon...
Re: Front-end workout
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:29:16 -0500
...except as I mentioned last night the OEM donuts on the radius rods are shabby compared to what T3 Techniques sells. Another reason for...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:31:22 -0800
...I prefer to completely remove the spindle assembly and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:49:54 -0800
...This helps align the bolt holes with the inner sleeve of the bushing by reducing the angle that the radius rod puts on the...
Re: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
Fri, 22 May 2020 18:47:23 -0600
...A > tie rod and ball joint job is costly. The radius rod mounts and control arm > bushings and you can watch $2K disappear. Opps...
Re: Has anyone "stroked" a 2.1L motor
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 11:43:15 -0500
...and use a rod with a smaller big end. I have seen welded crank brake in two at the radius of the welded journal...
Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
...Adjust cable to just take up the slack where the lever pushes on the adjuster rod. Do not tighten enough to move that rod...
"Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:05:10 -0700
...After removing the wheels and disconnecting the brake hoses, the springs were removed, along with the upper and lower control arms, radius rod, knuckle...
Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:52:29 -0800
...Perhaps there is an improvement in stiffness, given the more complex nature of the Vanagon control arm (with the radius rod tie in) versus...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:30:26 -0500
...I prefer to completely remove the spindle assembly and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:22:13 -0800
...common wear items and it is rare that anyone addresses those radius rod mounts. Yet they are so critical to maintain wheel alignment (caster...
Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:02:06 -0700
...With time and luck, I'll have this one towed home (200 mile radius trips for me!) and there will be a Zetec or...
Re: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 07:16:31 +1000
...After removing the wheels and disconnecting the brake hoses, > the springs were removed, along with the upper and lower control arms, > radius rod, knuckle...
Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Sep 2012 19:45:16 -0400
...With time and luck, I'll have this one towed home (200 mile radius trips for me!) and there will be a Zetec or...
Re: Let me introduce myself- finally!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 00:04:49 -0400
...Front radius rod bushings often need replacement. Engine- Have compression, leak-down, and oil pressure tests done. Oil change, Mobil 1 15w-50. Transmission...
Re: An Introduction, an Interesting Project, and an Inquiry
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:37:51 -0500
...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 8/5/2011 7:42 PM...
Disassembling the DOA 87 Syncro (long)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
04 Mar 1996 13:50:13 EST
...All that and a hole poked through the crankcase by a thrown rod. The decision was made. In the wee hours of Sunday morning...
Re: alignment & tires
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:43:27 -0400
...Has the > > > front suspension been serviced including the radius rod mounts? > > > For the rear settings I would be impressed if the bushings could > > > actually...
Re: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 22 May 2020 19:54:25 -0700
...A > > tie rod and ball joint job is costly. The radius rod mounts and control > arm > > bushings and you can watch $2K disappear. Opps...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 2 Feb 2025 14:14:07 -0500
...I prefer to completely remove the spindle assembly and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:28:09 -0700
...The 'bars' have large radius >>>>> corners. I was working about 60mi round trip from home, but otherwise >>>>> driving in the same area and at...
Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:58:18 -0500
...On the Vanagon lower control arm bushings and the radius rod mounts are big labor items. Your van probably needs them. For brakes it...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:15:38 -0500
...The 'bars' have large radius >>>> corners. I was working about 60mi round trip from home, but otherwise >>>> driving in the same area and at...
Re: Antifreeze Removal
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:14:43 -0800
...one is sometimes the push rod tube is too close to the action. Most certainly you must use a long pattern hex key to...
Re: visit to GEX
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 7 Nov 95 11:41:27 PST
...They grind out all the corrosion and then build the head back up with welding rod. The head is subsequently re-machined flat and...
Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 12:51:11 -0500
...Similar to the rear but even more critical is the angle of the front radius rods. These work best when they articulate to form...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 3 Feb 2025 13:24:23 -0500
...I prefer to completely remove the spindle assembly and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported...
Re: Front suspension Shim question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:26:55 -0500
...I prefer to completely remove the spindle assembly and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported...
Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:33:18 EDT
...Deburring, radiusing, shot peening and balancing can all effect reliability. These effects are nearly impossible to quantify without serious statistical evidence (numbers!). This has...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...Elsewhere inside the engine, diameters of the piston pins, the main bearing journals and the rod journals have been increased. Topside, there's a...
Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:06:21 -0500
...Similar to the rear but even more critical is the angle of the front radius rods. These work best when they articulate to form...
Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
...one is sometimes the push rod tube is too close to the action. Most certainly you must use a long pattern hex key to...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...60.5 Lateral accel., 100-ft radius, Time to speed, sec: in g. ....................... na 0 - 30 mph ................. 5.0 Speed thru 700-ft slalom...