My van HATES the cold.

[kirkvw72]

Anything below 15 degrees, and my van lets its displeasure be known.

At startup, the power steering pump sounds like it is churning bolts (goes away after 5 seconds)

My new Koni's squeak something ridiculous.

Warm-up time is at least double of normal. Just replaced the thermostat with no change, though I am running a no pressure cap if that matters (it seems to).


Not cold related - over some off camber bumps, my van has always made the sound of sheet metal being bumped when the rear wheels hit. Anyone else experience this? Is it the van flexing?
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2015 VW GTi Autobahn
2000 Mercedes Benz E430
1992 Miata, automatic converted to a 5-speed
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1987 Porsche 944 (951) Turbo
1987 Vanagon GL, Rocky Jennings Heads, RMW Exhaust, ASL 5-speed, AMG Wheels
1981 Porsche 924 (931) Turbo
1972 Beetle (standard)

[danfromsyr]

your rear spring perchs are probably rusted nearly thru and will release your rear spring soon.. might want to jack it up and remove the shock & spring to inspect..

[bluebus86]

what's an "off camber bump" it is a new term to me.

[kirkvw72]

Thanks for the idea on the perches. I've recently had the springs and shocks off; everything is very solid and rust free.

By off camber, consider a turn into a parking lot from the street. The lot is higher than the street and also has a slight curb. So as you turn, the van's tires all encounter the curb and incline at different times (twisting the van). This is the only time I hear the sound. Comes from a lower area in the back of the van, and only when a rear tire compresses.
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2015 VW GTi Autobahn
2000 Mercedes Benz E430
1992 Miata, automatic converted to a 5-speed
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1987 Porsche 944 (951) Turbo
1987 Vanagon GL, Rocky Jennings Heads, RMW Exhaust, ASL 5-speed, AMG Wheels
1981 Porsche 924 (931) Turbo
1972 Beetle (standard)

[kirkvw72]

Looks like my rear Weitec spring has been broken all this time! Interestingly, my ride height has been and is identical on both sides. I have a call into Van-Cafe; the spring is really digging into the perch.

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2015 VW GTi Autobahn
2000 Mercedes Benz E430
1992 Miata, automatic converted to a 5-speed
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1987 Porsche 944 (951) Turbo
1987 Vanagon GL, Rocky Jennings Heads, RMW Exhaust, ASL 5-speed, AMG Wheels
1981 Porsche 924 (931) Turbo
1972 Beetle (standard)

[IdahoDoug]

Good call, Dan! Spring perch sourced.
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1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

[kirkvw72]

The spring perch is still very solid; the rubber/plastic disc is hurting.

What are the chances of purchasing just a rear spring?
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2015 VW GTi Autobahn
2000 Mercedes Benz E430
1992 Miata, automatic converted to a 5-speed
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1987 Porsche 944 (951) Turbo
1987 Vanagon GL, Rocky Jennings Heads, RMW Exhaust, ASL 5-speed, AMG Wheels
1981 Porsche 924 (931) Turbo
1972 Beetle (standard)

[insyncro]

And single Weitec, unlikely, unless a vendor has a incomplete set hanging around.
I have a brand new set I will sell for a little less than retail.
PM me.

[Crankey]

or cut the other to match ?