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• Fwd: <FMBC> HCBF 6 flyer
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:37:53 -0700
  ...quicksitemaker.com/members/snoop/fmbclistinstructions.html ===== Rodney Kindlund RodKraft Studio (Leather-Art) rodney@rodkraftstudio.com www.rodkraftstudio.com ---------------------------------------------------------- '84 VW Wolfsburg Weekender "VanGo(gh...
• Re: The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Jun 1996 23:55:36 -0500
  ...Well, there's the >flat part, and the pin that connects it to the connecting rod, but >there's nothing else. No sides, no...
• Re: Help, 85 shifting problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 16:55:30 +0200
  ...The shift rod comes in two pieces, divided just behind the gasoline tank. To fix the problem turn the rods against each other only...
• Rod Knocking....
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:48:43 -0800
  ...SUPER cheap, and the guy says the rods are knocking pretty hard... I am thinking about getting a Tiilco, so I just need to...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:57:47 -0800
  ...Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 2:38 PM Subject...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 22:33:45 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver John Rodgers wrote: > Anyone know offhand what the manual tranny drain plug Hex size is? > > Also, can anyone point...
• Re: Not exactly, was: A rod bender?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 May 2000 19:59:50 -0400
  ...A rod bender? Most easy to do, bending the rod, that is. At least in a BMW. Mechanic friend of mine here, Sacramento, has...
• Re: sway bar wiggling
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:05:19 -0500
  I would hazard a guess that the radius rods are out of position.Is the bolt holding the lower control arm on,tight?Are...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 17:30:02 +0000
  The 1.9L pistons can be removed with rods attached. My 1.9L had 2 rods seized (overheated/melted) to the crankshaft, so I...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:07:44 EST
  ...When the rods are even slightly off, the rod bearing and the rods suffer from wear. The power loading of the rod during the...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 10:00:17 -0600
  ...The rods can get > bent trying to open a valve or a valve hang open and the rod can fall out > of the rocker...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:47:34 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> <mailto:j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> Reply-To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> <mailto:j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET...
• Oh Lucky Day! (manual steering rack, Febi Tie Rods, some pics, insights)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:06:57 -0700
  ...Quality difference between new Febi tie rods and new rack tie rods, is noticeable. Febi steel looks better, rubber feels better, and there's...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shippin
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 06:38:01 EST
  ...Some time after my Berg shifter kit was installed the shifter rod snapped in two. I repaired it by inserting a solid steel rod...
• Re: Changing Rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 20:57:05 -0400
  ...Changing Rods >Hello- > Is it possible to remove the rods on a 2.1 engine AND resemble without >splitting the case? More to the...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:14:27 -0400
  At 09:19 PM 9/10/2008, Jeff wrote... >I couldn't help myself, so I Googled "push rod cover". Most of the >responses...
• Shift linkage adjustment help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 17:09:59 -0800
  ...I've done the usual adjustment - trans in neutral, unclamp the center shift rod from the rear shift rod, make sure there's 19mm...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 17:43:05 -0700 (PDT)
  As I understand it, rodding the radiator involves unsoldering the upper and lower tanks, then running special rods down each tube. It is supposed...
• Reputable VW Mechanics in or around Asheville, NC???
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 21:42:37 -0700
  ...Thanks for any assistance the list can provide me on this. ========================= Rodney Kindlund RodKraft Designworks 477 Panther Branch Rd. Alexander, NC 28701 rodkraft@earthlink...
• carfax non vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Rod
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:24:19 -0800
  ...Thanks Rod rodknutson2002@yahoo.com Critter 85 Suby/Westy
• 2.1l waterboxer - max horsepower?
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:27:55 -0700
  What is the max horsepower you can get from hot-rodding a 2.1 waterboxer? Without using forced induction, nitrious, or a new FI...
• Re: another fishy ebay auction (1991 GL Camper)???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:21:44 -0800
  International Title Service <www.its-titles.com> Jim On Jan 19, 2006, at 6:16 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Not to be ignorant about...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:43:41 -0700
  ...A single rod that has a bunch of holes in it to which all the other > rods attach. The only rod to travel in...
• Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
  ...Push rod end was way too far out. Grumble . . . Took rocker off, removed push rod tube, push rod, and proceeded to get the lifter...
• Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 10 May 2008 12:22:38 -0700
  ...In order to replace the boots that fit over the tie rods the tie rod end needs to be unbolted right? I replaced tie...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:49:59 -0700
  ...And so will a tie rod end pop out. If it's an extreme case, and the nut is downward, so the tie rod...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 18:09:14 -0600
  Radius as in strut rod/caster rod bushings? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 7:01 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57...
• Re: 1.9 big end bolt in 2.1 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:47:45 -0400
  Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> writes: > A quick poll? How many people have had a rod on a 2.1 come thru the case? > One...
• diesel rod weights
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 15:54:36 -0500
  I had sent a message a bit ago with some questions about rod weights. I took out the pistons and rods and disassembled them...
• Type IV 2.0 L Connecting rod specifications
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:34:42 -0500
  ...I am looking for specifications for connecting rods on a 2.0L air cooled engine. Wilson's book does not list any specifications for...
• Re: Shift linkage is out.
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:26:16 -0400
  Crawl under your van and check the linkage points along your shift rod. It sounds like something came loose, hopefully just the clamp pinch...
• Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:58:17 -0700
  > http://www.google.ca/search?num=50&hl=en&q=subaru+%22threw+a+rod%22 > hmm 50 of 1720 > .... > /me looks over at the...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 11 May 2008 10:29:42 -0700
  ...I have ALWAYS replaced these boot by removing the tie rod > from the rack Not sure what you mean here? How does one remove...
• Re: Check rods or just top end?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 17:17:29 -0400
  ...If you really think you need to check the rod bearings, then a proper rebuild is in order. Dennis 228,000 miles on FUN...
• Re: Friday Frivolity: "Bus" vs. "Van"
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 22:03:35 -0500
  ...John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- I like "Box" myself, or "wasserleaker"!!! Course I know the engine is mostly what leaks, but still...
• need push rod
  Historical mailing list - Reggie Rainard
  Sat, 10 May 2003 16:22:52 -0700
  -Hi all I need a push rod for a 1990 vanagon, new or used is fine. The length is approximatly 10 3/4 inches...
• Re: [NVC] Dual Monitors
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:22:07 -0500
  ...On Dec 14, 2007, at 8:10 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Anyone know how to set up dual monitors, software and hardware > required, > etc...
• Re: 2010 Beetle Design
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:02:26 -0500
  ...On Dec 22, 2008, at 6:04 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Check it out. > > http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/20/new-details-emerge...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:02:17 -0700
  ...Do I need to use a spring compressor?" Not sure if you should be lifting the LCA to line up with the rod or...
• Re: Website For CV Joint Installation
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 09:24:26 -0500
  I have used this site- http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: >Can anyone point me to the...
• Re: Brown window crank wanted
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:50:37 +0000
  ...Rod Knutson <rodknutson2002@YAHOO.COM> > Hi all, anyone by any chance have a used brown window > crank or two in good condition? > Rod > Critter...
• Re: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:07:07 -0500
  ...I bought the rod from VW about a year ago and replaced it. Grease up the contact area as well as you can. Adjust...
• RE: 87: shift rod bushing modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 6 May 1996 09:21:17 -0700
  ...shift rod bushing modification Mark, I have an '84 and my Bentley is as old. I have lived with the rear shift rod bushing...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:02:23 -0400
  ...That may relieve enough pressure to line up the radius rod. Another question. I bought end link hardware from T3. My old hardware had...
• having trouble with steering rack install
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:09:24 -0800
  ...the rebuilt rack comes with tie rods. so, my initial thought was to simply detach the tie rods on the existing unit from the...
• Re: Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:15:46 -0600
  The only special tool required for replacing tie rod ends and most front end work is a pickel fork or ball joint seperator. I...
• Re: Printing from EKTA
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 20:34:57 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Tom Young wrote: >John: > >I'd never tried printing from my EKTA but your post prompted me to try...
• Radiator Rodding
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:48:52 -0700
  Hi Folks, I'm getting mixed reports on whether the 1988 alum./plastic (??) vanagon radiator can be rodded. Some say it can't be...
• Shade Tree Tool Lending Now Open
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:27:54 -0400
  ...And although it is possible to extract the wrist pins without this tool, you may, like I did, bend the connecting rod in number...
• Re: Push-rod tube "expandable" type?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:09:43 -0800
  ...Tim > > Can push-rod tubes be replaced 'in situ' (in place)? I know > > air-cooled engines can have them replaced using an "expandable" kind...
• FS Type IV counter balanced crankshaft with balanced rods.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:35:53 -0500
  ...1 set notched rods, balanced to crank for use with Mahle pistons. 1 set chrome molly push rods. 1 high lift cam, hydraulic grind...
• Re: Gratitude: NOT on the Vanagon list please
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 16:55:58 -0800
  ...Malcolm > > --- John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > >>This hit me really hard when I saw it. Take a look, >>decide for yourself. http...
• Old vanagon steering parts - radius rod
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:27:59 -0500
  ...Also...what is expected life on front end parts (tie rods, balljoints, etc.) considering their pre-lubed and cannot be lubed easily again? Larry
• was: I'm lazy now: fixed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 13:19:11 -0400
  ...I did the 2nd option, of adjusting the linkage rod one spline. The list comes through again. On May 2, 2006, at 6:54...
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:35:33 -0700
  On Jul 26, 2008, at 4:25 PM, Mike S wrote: > You said "I'm bypassing the heater rod altogether." when measuring > voltage between...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:44:27 -0700
  ...http://lucasoil.com/products/hot-rod-high-performance/hot-rod-classic-car-20w-50-motor-oil
• Re: M re: "damn & Re: Sin
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 15:46:37 -0400
  Dear Rod, At 03:39 PM 9/6/2009, Rod Smith wrote: >Can we save this stuff for Friday Please? Yes, we can and...
• Speedo Cable
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 07:00:58 -0500
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers '88 GL Driver with a well adjusted Idle!!! --
• Needed: 2.0L Type 4 Push Rods & Tubes
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Proffitt
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:58:03 -0400
  I need 4 push rods and 4 tubes and any associated seals needed. If anyone has some spare, please contact me via pmail. This...
• Re: Friday - the unsexy vanagon--- a different version
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 17:25:35 -0600
  ...I apologize for my lapse into chauvinism! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Gnarlodious wrote: >Entity John Rodgers spoke thus: > > > >>Of course it's 'airy...