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llirttoc
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 Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:34 am Post subject: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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I was experiencing voltage issues with the OEM alternator while running/charging the fridge. Replaced the old alternator with a new 140amp unit. Now my van runs stronger, faster, and smoother. But it seems like this happens with every part I add or replace. And stickers are always a performance enhancer, in case you don't know. YMMV
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16CVs
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| Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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Where did you get a new Alternator?
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ALIKA T3
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llirttoc
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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I found a link to Quality Power on here from 2017. The link still worked.
https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/catalog.php?item=447
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llirttoc
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:07 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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Box of more fast and smooth running parts.
going here:
I did not measure the outer bearing correctly and ordered the smaller size. I needed the larger, although my van was mfd May 0f '84. |
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
| Paint the engine red, you'll gain 20 HP! |
Red for speed, yellow for more explosions, purple for stealth. So really the van should be painted red, but the engine should be painted yellow.
That is a really big alternator for a wbx.
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crazyvwvanman
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:36 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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New VW model year production generally begins about August and ends the next July.
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So yours was made more than 3/4 of the way into the 84 model year.
That makes it a late 84.
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I did not measure the outer bearing correctly and ordered the smaller size. I needed the larger, although my van was mfd May 0f '84. |
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E1
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:30 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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| llirttoc wrote: |
| I did not measure the outer bearing correctly and ordered the smaller size. I needed the larger, although my van was mfd May 0f '84. |
This is great info to spread around, that a good week of my first posts here did not solve... if reading you right.
We had front bearings swapped out in late ‘16, on our early-‘84, and suddenly the brakes did not work unless diligently pumped. The mechanic claimed everything was fine.
We tenuously limped from Palm Beach to a new friend’s in Miami, a lifetime VW enthusiast, and we were completely stumped… when turning and with any amount of suspension compression, the front made a horrid grinding sound, and the brakes would only work when pumped up — and then, wouldn’t work until repeating the pumping.
After over a week of scrambling, endless reading, five brake bleeds, and a new master cylinder, the eternally-helpful Peter Jones from the former Van Cafe was the only one to know the deal.
The inner race and spindle changed to a larger diameter in the mid-‘84 model year — but apparently not enough to be obvious to the mechanic once greased and slid on.
The larger, later-style inner race was slopping around on the early, smaller spindle. One very remote and desperately-needed bit of knowledge gained.
You are missed, Peter, and thanks to Ian!
(same sentiments to Chris, Ralph, and Lynnsay)
So far as suppliers, only Ken at Van-Again has kept us from selling.
Today is Day 4,109 on the road, but who’s counting? 
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zerotofifty
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| Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:15 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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I want a GT style leather wrapped steering wheel so me Van will handle like a Porsche autocross car.
I want a free flowing K and N airfilter, as I will to be able to outrun the cops.
I want one of them electrical hydrogen generators so my Van can run on basically free water energy.
I want one of them wood beaded massage seat covers to fix my arthritic bad back so I can then deadlift 800 pounds with zero back pain.
But most of all, I want a secure pint glass sized cup holder so I have a place to set my beer when driving.
Yes all these parts will make my Van better!!!  |
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llirttoc
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:33 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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| 4Gears4Tires wrote: |
| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
| Paint the engine red, you'll gain 20 HP! |
Red for speed, yellow for more explosions, purple for stealth. So really the van should be painted red, but the engine should be painted yellow.
That is a really big alternator for a wbx. |
I have an inverter I plan on running, while driving, to charge Ebikes. I hope, lol |
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llirttoc
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:44 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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| E1 wrote: |
| llirttoc wrote: |
| I did not measure the outer bearing correctly and ordered the smaller size. I needed the larger, although my van was mfd May 0f '84. |
This is great info to spread around, that a good week of my first posts here did not solve... if reading you right.
We had front bearings swapped out in late ‘16, on our early-‘84, and suddenly the brakes did not work unless diligently pumped. The mechanic claimed everything was fine.
We tenuously limped from Palm Beach to a new friend’s in Miami, a lifetime VW enthusiast, and we were completely stumped… when turning and with any amount of suspension compression, the front made a horrid grinding sound, and the brakes would only work when pumped up — and then, wouldn’t work until repeating the pumping.
After over a week of scrambling, endless reading, five brake bleeds, and a new master cylinder, the eternally-helpful Peter Jones from the former Van Cafe was the only one to know the deal.
The inner race and spindle changed to a larger diameter in the mid-‘84 model year — but apparently not enough to be obvious to the mechanic once greased and slid on.
The larger, later-style inner race was slopping around on the early, smaller spindle. One very remote and desperately-needed bit of knowledge gained.
You are missed, Peter, and thanks to Ian!
(same sentiments to Chris, Ralph, and Lynnsay)
So far as suppliers, only Ken at Van-Again has kept us from selling.
Today is Day 4,109 on the road, but who’s counting? |
What a nightmare!
I too tight to take my van any where to get work done except my garage. But I pay for my mistakes, or you could say I have also learned a lot. I'm not new to old vehicles, but I am new to VW's.
If you are ever in south eastern Ohio and in need, I have a shop, lots of tools and I am a welder.
Have fun on your travels
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llirttoc
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:54 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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I want a GT style leather wrapped steering wheel so me Van will handle like a Porsche autocross car.
That would feel great but, no PS here.
I want a free flowing K and N airfilter, as I will to be able to outrun the cops.
This will probably start trouble...
I want one of them electrical hydrogen generators so my Van can run on basically free water energy.
A person ends up committing suicide after doing this because they feel guilty for all the money they are savine, lol
I want one of them wood beaded massage seat covers to fix my arthritic bad back so I can then deadlift 800 pounds with zero back pain.
Good idea, but I have never used one. You are a beast.
But most of all, I want a secure pint glass sized cup holder so I have a place to set my beer when driving.
Let me know when you find one.
Yes all these parts will make my Van better!!! |
I love most of your wanted upgrades, I added a few coments. See abouve |
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llirttoc
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:04 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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| I am heading to Houston, Texas as soon as the correct bearings arrive, hopfully before Saturday. It is 1200 miles, the most I have done in one direction has been 670 miles. I hope I get there and back in one piece. |
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llirttoc
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:10 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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This heavy cherry flooring added a much needed lower center of gravity and thus the van corners substantially better and smoother, and smoother is faster! BAM!
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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Imagine how much better the van would handle if you installed the cherry floor under the van?!
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E1
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:01 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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However true, that’s better for ironwood.
Floor looks awesome, and Thanks for the offer, llirttoc — we were not far from you last Fall, Dang!
Ignore the jabs above, they’re all good guys thinking your thread is from a poser — as we do sometimes see here, and that *can* be annoying.
I take your posts as being from a guy digging his “new” Vanagon, and let’s face it, we all love opening up boxes of parts!
So just ignore them foakers ( ), they don’t mean anything. Keep improving that van, and let us know how the alternator and the trip work out!
One thing I can say is whenever we’ve replaced even a voltage regulator, the van ABSOLUTELY runs better enough to be considered *faster* — whatever that means. 
Rock On.
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tdivan82
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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| llirttoc wrote: |
| Box of more fast and smooth running parts. |
That same floor jack is in my garage as well. I pity the Vanagon owner who doesn't live near a Harbor Freight!
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Replacing any part makes my Vanagon go faster/run better |
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| crazyvwvanman wrote: |
New VW model year production generally begins about August and ends the next July.
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So yours was made more than 3/4 of the way into the 84 model year.
That makes it a late 84.
Mark
| llirttoc wrote: |
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I did not measure the outer bearing correctly and ordered the smaller size. I needed the larger, although my van was mfd May 0f '84. |
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The chassis cut out number for this bearing is 24-E-023 827
But best is to look at the upright:
| ALIKA T3 wrote: |
There's a 1984 chassis number cut out for the small ID outer bearing : 24-E-023 827 but stuff should be checked anyway , 40 years later, anything is possible.
If you want to know for sure without taking it apart, look at the casting on the upright below the upper ball joint, the 19mm spindles don't have a vertical bump.
19mm
22mm
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