On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:14 PM, T-rev Reynolds <gneiss9@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, > > My 2 wheel drive '91 Vanagon did have a perfectly working cruise control > until recently. Now it fails intermittently to continuously and I suspect > the diaphragm is worn. The rubber bellows over the diaphragm is ripped > which leads me to believe that it is the source of the problem. > > Does anyone have a source for this part? I checked with Volkswagen and > it's available but at a price of $200.17 ...OUCH! > > The VW part # is 811907326 > > Trevor, If the bellows is ripped it won't hold a vacuum, thus won't work. You may not need the pricey diaphragm at all. Try a bit of Automotive Goop in the tear. That's kept mine working for the last few years. I would like to find a new/used rubber bellows piece though. John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com
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