[Vwpickups] RE: Vacuum pump and springs

[Roger Brown]

John Floyd wrote:
> 
> 1.I have rebuilt the vacuum pump on my 80' Rabbit and my 80' Truck only to
> have them both go out again. I followed the directions in the Bentley Manual
> (I thought) but must have done something wrong or there is something I don't
> know about causing this to happen. Does anyone have any suggestions as to
> how I can solve this problem?

What is failing?


> 2. I would like to stiffen up the suspension on my Truck. Are there any
> recommended springs for the front and can I add a leaf to the springs in the
> rear? If I do will this cause problems? John

Yes, I run a set of heavy duty coils up front (originally from JC Whitney but I don't 
think they carry them any more), or I have heard you can use springs from a later model 
(A2)?  And add-a-leaves in back work well:
	http://www.4crawler.com/VWpickup.shtml#Suspension

Along with some good gas shocks, I have Bilsteins front and rear.

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   Roger