My 85 Westy has a bent tie rod on the left front.  Nevertheless, with a bit
of coaxing, we were able to get the wheels aligned.  You may have a similar
problem.

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1

----- Original Message -----
From: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2001 2:57 PM
Subject: Alignment Question: Doom & Gloom?

> Listees,
> Last fall, when preparing my '85 Westy for another trip
> to Mexico, I took her for a front end alignment.
>
> It was explained to me that the right front wheel was FAR
> out of alignment--I am guessing this may have been caused
> by "topes" in Mexico, some of which were unmarked, which
> I litterally slammed over at 35 mph.
> Once, I nearly went airborne!
> Anyway, the shop realigned the front end best they could.
> Now, while kicking my tires under the redwoods, I can see
> that the right wheel is way out of alignment, once again.
> Is there a remedy?
> Am I doomed?
>
> Phaedra
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy