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• Re: '85 temp warning light won't turn off.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 20:46:11 EST
  ...check this first) then it could be that your sender in the water tank is bad. They sometimes go bad around the two rods...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 15:35:45 -0600
  ...If that is OK, check the belt tension. If that's OK, press a paraffin block to the pully side of the belt for...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:32:45 -0700
  ...It's a larger tapered part , than the tie rod is, so you'd need a pretty wide/large pickle fork for the upper...
• Re: ...bozos eh
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 May 2001 09:22:37 -0500
  ...about. Check the spelling of Valdiz - Valdez. Would want to paint it on the Westy if it was wrong. <Grin> John Rodgers 88 GL...
• extra engine... overhaul...
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:50:17 -0500
  ...just check replace the main and rod bearings, and probably rebuilt connecting rods, if everything looks ok on top. This is the engine... No...
• Re: Synth Fuel
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 May 2008 21:13:19 -0500
  ...What say you all.. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:14:09 -0800
  ...To R&R > a tranny is a major piece of work. > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http...
• Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:18:03 -0400
  ...If you go this route, you need to check carefully to ensure that the steering rod does not rub on the spare tire. I...
• Re: Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 19:48:54 +0000
  You definatley want to do the bushings and sleeves on the front of those strut rods. If you live in a rust area or...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:54:26 -0500
  I would take the van to a front end specialties shop and get this checked out along with a front end alignment. You just...
• Late night - blinking light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 02:39:05 -0500
  ...So what else - and how else - do I check, and if I need to replace something - what is it? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: 91 Carat - Auto Tranny - 2.1L WBX - RPM Hunting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:29:54 -0500
  ...PM, Ken Wilford wrote: > Check throttle position switch. I beg of you :'( > > Sent from my Samsung Intercept™ > > John Rodgers<inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > >> Howdy...
• Re: Off to Alaska
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 11:59:27 -0500
  ...Happy trails! John Rodgers '85 GL driver from Soldotna, Alaska in Alabama wantin' to go home real soon. -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Sunday...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:58:27 -0800
  ...what grade of oil are you using? On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 10:45 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > The oil...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:10:01 -0400
  On 7/24/2012 6:33 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > better yet .. > some solenoid that will propel a stout steel rod into the...
• Re: Splittie with wrong size wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:59:30 -0500
  ...up and check wear in the kingpins (wobble when you push pull at 12 and 6 o clock) and tie rods etc (wobble from...
• Re: Rear Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 08:23:03 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 11:25 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:37:46 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver BTDT KD wrote: >Hi, > >Check the Temp II wire connections for corrosion or breakage, especially >near the connector. (actually...
• Re: Still won't run right
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:32:25 -0400
  ...right, check your compression. You have a cylinder that has zero compression. Probably what has happened is that one of your push rods has...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:42:38 -0600
  ...keep a sharp eye out!!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dave M wrote: > My advice is to not bother retrofitting new bumpers or airbags...
• Re: Engine Racing (not racing engine...)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:17:20 -0400
  Check the pivot point where the accelerator cable meets the rod that goes to the throttle body. This point is right near the starter...
• Re: EXPERTISE NEEDED! oil pressure woes con't. part 4
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:43:09 EST
  ...to check even the size of the journal when it's installed...so..IF you are a gamblin' type..get STANDARD rod shells (it...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:30:08 -0400
  Unplug the ECU in the offending van and check all the pins/contacts (both sides of the connection). Re-seat it and try again...
• Re: Cheap Infared gun
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:28:37 -0500
  ...For my zip code of 35043 the price is $39.95!!!! John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL...
• Re: Mobil 1 Gear Oil - Can I use this?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:20:08 -0600
  ...You might check with truck mechanics or trucking repair facilities. http://www.redlineoil.com/ John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver Tom Davis wrote: >Richard & all...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:21:48 -0700
  ...Mark John Rodgers wrote: > A word of caution---- > > I cannot agree or disagree with this statement.about an erroneous note, > I haven't actually...
• Re: VW van nomenclature double mail oops
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:23:02 -0700
  On 11/30/04 4:50 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@charter.net> wrote: > jimt wrote: > >> The problem is >> > JimT - I keep getting every one...
• Re: Checking Hydraulic Lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Oct 1995 00:11:57 -0500
  ...I then removed the push rods and push rod tubes, and took all eight hydraulic lifters out, keeping them in the proper order. When...
• Re: Rear Hatch Material
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 May 2005 08:45:14 -0500
  ...Haven't checked lately so don't know current pricing, but check them out. Worth having. John Rodgers 88 GL driver Barry Muller wrote...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:28:29 -0800
  ...if you are saying wiggling the throttle shaft or rod attached to it affects idle... I'd be checking how the shaft fits in...
• Re: A Request
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:17:16 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 12:45 PM I have some spares and will check...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:33 -0700
  ...re Would not shortening the pushrod with that threaded rod pull the throttle open? It would seem so, but 'no'. it only changes the...
• Re: Low oil pressure @ 300 miles
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 08:03:54 -0700
  How did you inspect the working components inside - crank journals, rod hournals, cam journals? Also did you check the roundness of the rods or...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:12:18 -0500
  ...He could have checked! Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 ----- Original Message ----- From: Rachel Cogent <Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:18:51 -0400
  ...Often the check valve goes bad which is an easy repair. A bad engine especially an intake valve can result in poor brake booster...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:02:39 -0700
  ...tie rod end. >> Count how many turns it is to unscrew it, so you can put it right back >> where >> it was. >> Check toe...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:26:17 -0800
  ...last time i check the color of a rebuild has no effect on build quality and I thought that rods where part of the...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:05:56 -0500
  ...Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments care to wager ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
• Re: 2.1: Check rods or just top end?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:41:33 -0400
  ...I have > >no other reason to worry about the oil pressure. > > > >So - How doable is it to get at the rod bearings, but not...
• Re: 91 Carat - Auto Tranny - 2.1L WBX - RPM Hunting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:48:55 -0400
  At 05:29 PM 10/21/2010 -0500, John Rodgers wrote: > If it was the switch, I would think there >would still be problems...
• AC Compressor Kaput!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:50:24 -0600
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: 1990 Auto Trans Differential...how to check fluid?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:04:59 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Is Bellsouth Being Blocked?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 08:05:22 -0400
  ...mail from Gerry has dried up as of last Friday afternoon. Checking the archives I see there have been blocking issues related to the...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 May 2007 07:02:47 -0500
  ...for comfort John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Thomas Butler wrote: > There is a hole in the side pillar right behind the sliding door, about...
• Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:19:45 -0500
  Hey all - Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) the same for 1.9 and a 2...
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 22:05:54 -0600
  ...way or another. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > Chelsea, AL > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version...
• Re: Adjusting Tie Rods / Steering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:11:48 -0800
  Hi Paul, there is nothing wrong at all about replacing one bad tie rod on one side, and leaving the other along. and given...
• Fw: Fw: Re: cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:49:24 -0700
  > COLD START VALVE PROBLEM, CHECK, AND REPLACE..STEVE > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "John Rodgers" <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Sunday, October...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:46:01 -0500
  ...check the rockers to find the > loose lifter. When found, the lifter can be replaced with along with a > 2- piece push rod tube...
• Re: improperly vented battery could cause damage to pass seat
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 18:45:41 -0500
  ...Sudhir On 3/1/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > bueses wrote: > > >on 3/1/06 11:29 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM at...
• Re: Valve lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 23:56:24 -0400
  At a minimum check the adjustment one more time. It is common for the push rod to not get seated in the socket correctly...
• Re: A Request
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:45:19 -0700
  I have some spares and will check to see if one is for that position. Stephen --- On Sat, 7/4/09, John Rodgers <inua...
• Re: Failed State Safety Inspection (Tie Rod)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 20:27:59 -0500
  Ken, This inspector was a young guy and kept checking with the mechanic working in the next bay...at least he was smart enough...
• Re: screech upon starting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 12:32:01 -0600
  Don, Check your alternator belt tension/ Most likely culprit. Then again, check all your belts, but I would bet it the Alternator belt. Sometimes...
• Re: Japan's Tsunami and our Left Coasters
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:39:25 -0800
  ...John Rodgers > > Clayartist and Moldmaker > > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > > Chelsea, AL > > Http://www.moldhaus.com > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:15:30 -0400
  ...The front pump is driven by the small diameter rod that goes from the torque converter thru the center of the input/output shafts...
• Re: lifter that doesn't stay pumped up?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 02:17:12 -0500
  ...Best, John Rodgers Damon Campbell wrote: >Done and Done... > >Already have the black filter and 20W50 dino... > >Anything else i should think about? > >-Damon...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:41:51 -0500
  ...Werner On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:15:23 -0600, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > New experience. Got in the van last night...
• Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 16:58:17 -0500
  ...he wan't to do your engine, he he he, seriously, the filler gauge give you an idea on the rods condition but like...
• Re: Friday: NVC: and you thought a vanagon is slow (in German)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:55:34 -0400
  ...www1.wdr.de/themen/panorama/treckertour100.html* > * > * > *and check the specification on slide 3: * > *(John Rodgers will appreciate this -:) (...."*virtues of a single > engine...