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• HELP! 2.0L Camshaft Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:10:40 -0800
  ...I didn't! Using the Wilson tests of backlash, both camshafts periodically walk out of their bearings when the crank is turned backwards, and...
• Question about rear differential seals
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 20 May 2002 15:33:36 -0700
  ...Can I back out the tighening gland and then replace the O-Ring without having to check the differential for backlash? If I match...
• Question about rear differential seals
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Wed, 22 May 2002 12:48:52 -0700
  ...Can I back out the tighening gland and then replace the O-Ring without having to check the differential for backlash? If I match...
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 14:26:30 bst
  ...It had not been making any noise, had plenty of grease and had no play (backlash) when checked by hand, but a some of...
• Re: is my tranny near death?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 02:17:24 -0600
  ...I'd say the cause of your r&p failure was incorrect pinion depth or (More likely) backlash after replacing the bearings. Did you...
• Re: Redline MTL for '88
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 18:05:30 -0500
  ...box, the thicker oil taking up some of the slop and backlash. Anyway I also note MTL available for about US $7.50/qt...
• Re: vanagon trans R+P R&R
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 12:33:26 EDT
  ...You will need to recheck the pinion backlash and depth setting on the ring gear. And the diff bearing preload will also need to...
• Power Window Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 17:39:51 -0500
  ...It looked like a backlashed fishing reel. After I pulled the spool and unwound the cable I was able to get the lower guide...
• Re: Noise from left front wheel when making a right turn in my Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 11 May 2005 09:54:17 EDT
  ...Check the CV for radial slop, backlash and running dry. If the sound you hear is a chirping, then it is likely a front...
• Re: Diamler chrysler vw...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:01:02 +1200
  ...It was cynically called a "merger" in the US to try to forestall "patriotic" backlash. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff...
• Re: LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 15:09:23 -0400
  ...net (John Anderson) writes: >installation in 1-2 hours without resetting backlash I'm sure that's in a typical differential, not a Vanagon...
• Re: New Locker from Weddle
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:58:49 -0800
  ...Most folks don't have the tools handy to set the R&P backlash, but technically I don't think it requires a full...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Feb 1995 14:21:26 -0400
  ...Remember, it's the valves you want set quickly, not an in depth exploration of the gear slop and backlash between distributor position and...
• Re: Diamler chrysler vw...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 17:43:53 -0700
  ...It was cynically called a "merger" in the US to try to > forestall "patriotic" backlash. > -- > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin > New Zealand > Fossil preparator > <andrew.grebneff...
• Re: WTB VW adjusting ring tool
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:29:45 -0800
  ...It is a tool to rotate the final drive adjusters on the trans diff section to adj backlash and preload.. Dylan, call Weddle..they...
• Re: Power Window Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 15:05:04 -0800
  ...It looked like a backlashed fishing reel. After I pulled the spool and unwound the cable I was able to get the lower guide...
• re: Redline MTL
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 21:32:59 +0000
  ...box, the thicker oil taking up some of the slop and backlash. My MTL says its a 75W80.... It definitely reduced gear clash when...
• Re: is my tranny near death?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 07:01:27 -0800
  ...I'd say the cause of your r&p > failure was incorrect pinion depth or (More likely) backlash after > replacing the bearings. Did you...
• Re: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:27:02 +0100
  ...never done out of > US or Canada before. > You can set the diff backlash a little tighter during a rebuild and I > typically do...
• Re: Axle flange sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:53:52 -0800
  ...The nuts are for backlash and preload of the Ring/Pinion and usually do not affect anythng you can feel on the flange. There...
• Re: New Locker from Weddle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:06:49 -0500
  ...Most folks don't have the tools handy to set the R&P backlash, but technically I don't think it requires a full...
• Re: swapping r&p
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:03:23 -0800
  ...then there is the backlash and prelaod setups... Daryl of AA Trans (who doesn't do automatics) ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL...
• Re: Checking crankshaft end play
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:47:21 -0700
  ...http://image.fourwheeler.com/f/9006614+w750+st0/129_0604_24_z+axle_gear_swap+dial_indicator_measure_backlash.jpg to the engine case...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:14:26 -0800
  Its all possible...I don't recommend trying that little addition yourself though..Too much chance of getting the backlash and preload wrong and...
• LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 20:48:36 -0400
  ...Exotic claims like installation in 1-2 hours without resetting backlash smooth operation without harsh noisy action 100% locking as necessary with full differentiation...
• Re: Re; Auto Trans Noise
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:35:58 -0700
  ...Re; Auto Trans Noise > Jerry, > > First you mention a noise when downshfting--then a clunk-- > > The clunk could be simple backlash in your rear...
• Re: Checking crankshaft end play
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:45:51 -0700
  ...st0/129_0604_24_z+axle_gear_swap+dial_indicator_measure_backlash.jpg > > to the engine case flange? Or is there a risk of...
• Re: Diamler chrysler vw...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 19:12:07 -0500
  ...It was cynically called a "merger" in the US to try to > forestall "patriotic" backlash. > -- > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin > New Zealand > Fossil preparator > <andrew.grebneff...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:32:45 -0500
  ...that little addition > yourself > though..Too much chance of getting the backlash and preload wrong and > ruining the R&P. I can make your...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 10:32:36 GMT
  ...depends on whether the joint will fail because of excessive play (backlash?) or because the load bearing surfaces wear out. The bad joint that...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:10:15 -0600
  ...that little addition yourself > though..Too much chance of getting the backlash and preload wrong and > ruining the R&P. I can make your...
• Re: Axle flange sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 21:02:40 -0800
  ...the "big nut thingy" on the side... > The nuts are for backlash and preload of the Ring/Pinion and usually do not > affect anythng...
• oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 13:19:14 -0400
  ...More bearing to crank clearance, more backlash between the oil pump gears, the bearings down the line go dry and go away. Same thing...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Oct 2022 13:41:28 -0500
  ...Reassembly requires setting the ring > to pinion gear backlash and bearing preload. The Bentley section on rear > axle explains the process. > > To rule out...
• DIY standard transmission rebuild (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Young
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 22:55:29 -0700
  ...It writes about the R and r values (pinion depth measurements), essential for ensuring the correct backlash. I noted that an R value was...
• Re: Cam #'s
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 17 May 2016 12:44:05 -1000
  ...if it's loose ..you'll be able to feel a little backlash. I believe the goal is zero backlash . ( and aside note ..you...
• Re: Cam #'s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 May 2016 00:26:23 -0400
  ...if it's loose ..you'll be able to feel a little backlash. I believe the goal is zero backlash . ( and aside note ..you...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 8 Oct 2022 01:03:50 -0600
  ...Reassembly requires setting the ring >> to pinion gear backlash and bearing preload. The Bentley section on rear >> axle explains the process. >> >> To rule out...
• Re: Dollar a gallon ethanol?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:58:56 -0500
  ...it sucks, it's not all it's cracked up to be", and there is a little backlash from the phase 1 on top...
• Re: Whistle sound--Gland nut??
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  1 Apr 95 12:05:08 EDT
  ...when the tranny gets worn, the backlash setting gets out of whack and you get gear noise from the R&P...... JMHO Jon 1950...
• Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 2 May 2011 08:16:19 -0700
  ...it goes off. "In addition, car alarms have created a huge backlash due to the noise they create. Groups across the country have formed...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:03:42 -0800
  ...that little addition yourself >> though..Too much chance of getting the backlash and preload wrong and >> ruining the R&P. I can make your...
• Re: Oh Sh*t! Syncro trans
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 24 May 2000 20:53:28 -0700
  ...HAVE to be marked for reinstallation to keep the R&P backlash & preload close to correct. You DO have to remove the diff and...
• Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:36:50 -0600
  ...that little addition > yourself > >> though..Too much chance of getting the backlash and preload wrong and > >> ruining the R&P. I can make your...
• '78 Correct oil pressures?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 6 Sep 95 0:46:08 EDT
  ...mounted in dash of the '76) And can one check wear (backlash) on these oil pumps? at the moment I only got the Bentley...
• Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 15:28:22 -0500
  ...Those setting compliance policy want to be as stringent as possible to actually achieve lower pollution levels without triggering backlash from the public or...
• Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 11:37:52 -0600
  ...The problem I see is that there is no content, and this seems to be because the original data loss created a backlash against...
• Re: [DIESEL] RE: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:32:47 -0700
  ...Rotating the pump by hand, with the pump removed, the mechanism felt tight but smooth, near zero backlash, and was very tight in terms...
• Re: Valve Cover Gaskets and Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:55:17 -0400
  ...I adjusted the rockers for zero backlash. I re-filled with 15W50 Mobile1 synthetic ~2-3K into our trip, in the Grand Tetons in...
• Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 2 May 2011 12:03:44 -0400
  ...it goes off. > > "In addition, car alarms have created a huge backlash due to the noise > they create. Groups across the country have formed...
• Re: [DIESEL] RE: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 14:46:49 -0400
  ...Rotating the pump by hand, with the pump removed, the mechanism felt tight but smooth, near zero backlash, and was very tight in terms...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 19:15:19 -0800
  ...Those > setting compliance policy want to be as stringent as possible to actually > achieve lower pollution levels without triggering backlash from the public > or...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 22:14:02 -0600
  ...Those >> setting compliance policy want to be as stringent as possible to actually >> achieve lower pollution levels without triggering backlash from the public >> or...
• Re: [vanagon] swapping r&
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:49:46 -0800
  ...The setting of the backlash is one of the most demanding tasks in automotive mechanics. Lots of shops send their R & P's out...
• Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 18:04:38 +0000
  ...this seems to be because > the original data loss created a backlash against putting in efforts for > something that is not going to be...
• Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:02:54 -0500
  ...this seems to be because > the original data loss created a backlash against putting in efforts for > something that is not going to be...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 15:55:00 -0500
  ...For starters it caused a backlash from test stations in forcing a purchase of a 30k dyno... then on top of that, once they...
• Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:05:20 -0600
  ...this seems to be >> because >> the original data loss created a backlash against putting in efforts for >> something that is not going to be...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 01:01:29 -0400
  ...I would think there will be a backlash at some point, but there seems to be no slowdown, and things are picking up speed...
• List of stuff for sale in Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 18:49:22 -0700
  ...Good used cam & lifters, new double-thrust copper faced bearings, backlash set (+1 gear), lifters inspected and cut for better oiling, heavy duty steel...