Date:         Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:52:26 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '91 Vanagon Westy Cruise control diaphragm needed
Comments: To: T-rev Reynolds <gneiss9@gmail.com>
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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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