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HELP! 2.0L Camshaft Question
Tom Young · Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:10:40 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...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
Blake Heinlein · Mon, 20 May 2002 15:33:36 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...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
Blake Heinlein · Wed, 22 May 2002 12:48:52 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...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
· Tue, 12 Jul 94 14:26:30 bst · Mailing-list archive
...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?
Al and Sue Brase · Sat, 2 Apr 2005 02:17:24 -0600 · Mailing-list archive
...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
· Mon, 1 Apr 1996 18:05:30 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
...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
Todd Hill · Thu, 13 Aug 1998 12:33:26 EDT · Mailing-list archive
...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
Jim Huskins · Mon, 5 Jan 2004 17:39:51 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
...It looked like a backlashed fishing reel. After I pulled the spool and unwound the cable I was able to get the lower guide...