Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 09:37:31 -0400
Reply-To: Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
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Yep. rigid for sure. Maine is as tough, maybe worse.
When on the lift, the tire moves freely side to side and up and down.
the tires are passenger tires, not rated for the weight of the van. the
mechanic says passenger tires are 4 ply and i need 6 ply
The rubber boot on the tie rod is also falling off. When driving over bumps
there is also a strange creaking noise (maybe not related to the steering
rack... but another issue)
I thought if i am going to replace the rack and pinion, and one tie rod, i
may as well do the whole steering rack, and both tie rods.
The rear axles are making bad noises when driving. i would describe it
almost like there is a rock in my rear tires, a sort of quite-ish
ticking... not coming from the engine. (i think the sound is axle related)
But the mechanic says that again, on the lift, he can just about separate
the axle with his hands which isn't good.
Sadly, i dont know enough about mechanics, i am simply trusting the guy...
He does have a good reputation, and seems like a nice guy.
P.s. he is NOT a VW mechanic though, there isn't one near me.
Thanks y'all
Laura
On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 9:28 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
> Wow, PA is tough.
> Can you explain what the problem was with the steering rack and axles?
>
> 6 ply ???
>
> Larry A.
> In MI where they can't afford ANY type of inspections
>
>
> On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Oh No! my Vanagon failed PA state safety inspection :(
>>
>> I am in search of parts, and the best places to obtain these parts.
>>
>> I need 4 new tires. the ones i have are new, but are not Van rated (4ply
>> instead of 6ply)
>>
>> The steering wheel cover or horn cover is not on, as one of the clips is
>> broken. so i need to replace that. I also need a rear view mirror.
>>
>> But more importantly, i need both rear axles, front steering rack, and new
>> tie rod ends for the front.
>>
>> Bus depot has most of the mechanical parts. I just thought i would ask if
>> anyone had these, or knew of a place to get them gently used, or
>> inexpensively. And i will need the mirror and horn cover, and a couple of
>> other interior things to pass inspection/
>>
>> P.s. i am a small scale organic farmer, and while i have lots of greens,
>> none of them are spendable on VW parts, hehehehe. So i need to save money
>> anywhere i can.
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your time, and for any input given
>>
>> Keep smiling! have a beautiful day!!
>>
>> Laura
>>
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