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What's this EKTA thang?
Historical mailing list - David Luddy
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 12:49:19 -0400
could it be a VW part #'s data base? Is it available online? I need part #'s for the nylon and steel adjustment fittings...
Re: Bad Valve
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 2 May 2005 20:50:56 -0400
Is there any chance that the valve adjustment could be cranked down way too far for the valve(s) in #1 cylinder? I'm...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 5 Feb 2015 19:55:14 -0500
...Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment. Thanks Dennis. I recall your previous comment on rocker wear but didn't realize there was potential for...
Re: New brakes and pedal question
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:24:54 -0700
...After 10 adjustments in 3K miles, I threw them away. The replacement shoes were significantly longer at the pivot point attachment (~3/8"). Problem...
Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 08:49:06 -0700
...I've avoided making idle adjustments on my engine as you really should have an exhaust gas analyzer to do this properly. Once the...
Re: Belt Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 08:04:05 PST
...Belt Adjustment >Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 21:13:30 -0600 > >I am unsure if the water pump to crank V belt is adjustable...
Re: AFC Spring Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 07:13:01 -0600
Mark McCulley wrote: > I've seen the topic of AFM spring adjustment discussed on this list for > years now and I still don't...
Re: ever own a VW Rabbit L?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:22:58 -0500
...Valve lash adjustments and injector pump timing adjustments don't count as tune-ups? _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "To the...
Camp stove input requested
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:39:23 -0700
...Objectives: - Two Burners - Burners need to have good adjustment capability from slow simmer to full flame. - At least one burner to be a minimum...
Re: Split Window Bus Education Begins
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Mon, 19 May 2003 16:42:28 -0400
...old vans need precision brake adjustments >and if they are left too long with bad or worn out brake shoes this could >happen again...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:39:41 -1000
...However... "It's NOT the parts ! ..it's the adjustments." for sure ...throttle switches fail to make contact after a while. Most that I...
Shift Linkage Adjustment Problem SOLVED!!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:54:46 -0800
...Although I didn't perform the adjustment in just the way he suggested, what he made clear to me is that not only do...
Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 11:15:10 -0600
...If all the adjustment did was raise the > height of the vehicle without increasing the stiffness of the "suspension," then > the heavier rider would...
Re: squishy rocker arm? / adjusting hydro valves
Historical mailing list - chris
Tue, 1 Aug 2006 22:17:52 -0700
...it feels squishy. > > if I keep backing the #2 exhaust valve adjustment screw out, it keeps > feeling like its 'just touching' from that spot...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:24:38 -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...
Shifter adjustments.
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 22:04:51 -0700
...It's looking like I need to make a few adjustments to my shifter. I've never done this before, and it scares me...
Clutch adjustment/bleeding/whatnot?
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:06:54 -0400
...clutch is out of adjustment. At least, if it had a cable, that's what I'd say. I dunno a damn thing about...
Shifter question
Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:41:39 -0700
...Will an adjustment stop that? Mark Peregrine fille (1982 Westy) San Diego, CA
Sliding Door Problem
Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 09:00:41 -0600
...Is there some adjustment that I can make to secure this door again?
archives, timing
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:07:06 -0500
...the famous archives? I am looking for step-by-step instructions on timing adjustment for dummies. Thanks, and have a great Turkey Day! Woody
Re: Throttle Valve Switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:26:43 -0400
...I came across the same questions when I was fooling around with AFM and throttle adjustments. However, being a novice VW'er, I just...
Re: How to correct "vague" 4 speed shifter
Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:12:40 -0600
...The 1-2 shift gate is the important > adjustment and 1sr is less tolerant. A fine adjustment can be made at the > tranny shifter...
Re: Front door adjustment question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:22:53 -0800
...Next > adjustment is to try to tweak the hinge mounts or se shims. Shimming a door > is a bit of an art. Start by...
Re: 88 Vanagon AFM and rough idle
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 19:30:42 -0500
Screw the adjustment screw down that makes it richer, back it out that makes it leaner. If you can turn it four full turns...
Throttle switch
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:10:03 -0500
...The switch cam adjustment point was boogered so I opted for a new one. Adjusting the switch was a bit of a mystery to...
power steering pump adjustment bolt size
Historical mailing list - Greg S
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:42:12 -0400
...Does anyone know what size of bolt is used for the ps pump adjustment? Mine broke off and I need to get a replacement...
Re: Clutch adjustment/bleeding/whatnot?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:31:00 -0400
...clutch is out of adjustment. At least, if it had a > cable, that's what I'd say. I dunno a damn thing about...
how to remove rectangular headlights on later vanagons ?
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Fri, 9 May 2003 19:13:24 +0000
...These vanagon bulbs seem to have a metal frame attached to it, but the screws look to me like adjustment screws. Am I missing...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:18:34 -0700
...Plugging them > together bypasses the idle stabilizer so it won't fight idle adjustments > made via the big screw in the throttle body. > > Don...
Re: Headlight Adjustment
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:02:30 -0400
...This plastic bushing/bracket thing had been smashed to bits and the adjustment screw had come loose. It was at the top right (outside...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:26:42 -0400
The O2 sensor should over ride any CO screw adjustment anyway unless things are really off. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Koni Red installation?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:48:26 -0600
...Keep in mind that the adjustment is for rebound only, so it will not effect the initial compression of the shock. If you dig...
Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:28:12 -0500
...Tim >.006 cold lash adjustment turns into zero or so when warm......Things expand >in the motor and take up that clearance.......... >Adam P...
Re: Hydraulic lifters
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:45:10 -0600
...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: Valve adjustment advice
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:28:49 -0500
Why are you touching the adjusters on a running engine? Before doing an adjustment you want to set the engine at TDC for the...
Re: T3 Camber adjustment w/ Aftermarket wheels?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:47:41 +0000
wear on the outer edge is usually indicative of too much toe in adjustment. Not camber. My GF's cabriolet has about 1 degree...
fuel mixture adjustment on 81 Vanagons (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:40:51 CST
...fuel mixture adjustment on 81 Vanagons Mr. Walker, I own and operate a company in Costa Rica called Siesta Campers (http://www.edenia.com...
Re: was: Valve Adjustment NOW: Hydraulic
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 09:09:43 -0700
...Valve Adjustment NOW: Hydraulic > >Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 07:32:35 -0700 > > > >Speaking of valves.. how many out there have hydraulic valves? There...
Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:28:49 -0700
What are the updated lifter adjustments? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doktor Tim" <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003...
Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
Historical mailing list - jbange
Thu, 23 Sep 2004 19:43:36 -0700
...I guess it is >supposed to get the band fully seated as a reference or starting point for >the adjustment. I'm not familiar...
Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:05:46 -0400
...Rocker shaft and rocker wear question Are you talking about the little adjustment screws? I had a 1.9 w/62 K miles. The...
Parts needed 91 Syncro 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 5 Jan 2017 03:32:31 +0000
...Also if possible the alternator adjustment bracket with the star wheel adjuster. Thank you, Dennis
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:24:57 -0400
At 06:14 PM 7/15/2013, ralph meyermann wrote: >OEM or aftermarket bushings?? Shouldn't make any difference, there's a steel sleeve...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:01:57 -0700
...air leaks?? also what everyone has posted is dead on as far as adjustment of this, tricky but some vans reject adjustments.. Joe -----Original...
valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 19:49:53 -0700
...What is the correct order for cylinder valve adjustment and do I have to worry about the difference in the intake and exhaust valves...
AFM cleaning (was Re: Thanks for the help)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 10:27:37 -0700
...There is another screw that will allow adjustment of the arm on the shaft, don't loosen that one! You don't have to...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:09:42 -0400
...The entire cable mechanism was > off > of the front cable adjustment strut when I took it apart yesterday. When I > put it back on...
Re: ECU high idle
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:49:15 -0800
...I can not think of one 'spring tension' adjustment on a 2.1 waterboxer, or any springs that really affect anything, adjustment wise. Spring...
Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:36:08 -1000
...The clutch hydrualics on a Vanagon are brilliant and no adjustment is ever needed . 2. the hole in the clutch pedal that the clutch...
Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:19:53 -0400
...s a real pain to first figure out the adjustment >procedure, then release the adjustment, do the check, then put it back on. >So...
Re: Help requested with door hanging
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 15 Dec 2003 15:33:42 -0500
Check your Bentley for adjustments ---- I think you might be able to loosen the hinge bolts and slide it up a bit. I adjusted...
Re: First Time Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 6 Jan 2004 13:16:01 -0600
...My back plates don't have holes for adjustment of > the star adjuster. From the Bentley, it appears that they have made a > hole...
Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:32:28 -0400
...Hydraulic valve adjustment question And what if a lifter is not firm? What's the procedure for a squishy one, which was fine a...
Re: Sliding door adjustment tips
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 02:28:34 +0000
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Re: idle adjustment problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:38:58 +0000
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Radiator fan- '91 Carat
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 31 May 2016 16:13:10 -0500
How is the radiator fan turned on and off, and just how is the speed adjustment ccomplished? At the moment, my fan simply does...
tools for adjusting throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:40:41 -0800
Does anyone know what size allen-wrench is used for the throttle switch adjustment bolts on an '88 Vanagon? Its kind of a reach...
WANTED: tan front seat ARMREST
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 10:52:14 EDT
...the one without the adjustment knob. 83-86 style. i think its the right one.. let me know if you have one thanks chris
87 Syncro - new engine/same problem
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:30:25 -0500
...He agreed to reimburse me for both valve adjustments. Question: Does a new remanufactured need a Valve adjustment? Who do you think is at...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:10:17 -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...