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• NVC - but related
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 23:43:56 -0500
  ...I checked the settings on Gmail and didn't se anything obvious. Same on Thunderbird. NADA! If anyone might have a solution to this...
• Re: What to check first unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:25:16 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Doug Noganav wrote: > Anybody have any tips on where to start looking for reason for unstable idle? > > 88...
• List Sticker
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 May 2001 20:40:54 -0500
  ...Just checking for interest at this point, and to find out about getting proper approval from the appropriate parties on the list and off...
• Re: VW porn
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:23:28 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver "Richard A. Jones" wrote: > > Joel Walker wrote: > ........................................... > maybe a peek or two beneath an engine hatch!!! > ........................................... > > Joel--check: > http...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 20:27:47 -0500
  ...Last time I checked, you could buy a brand new VW Speedo from Camelback VW in Tucson for $150, including a warranty. John Rodgers
• Re: looking for a list members who makes vinyl stickers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:52:31 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Joe Federici wrote: > I remember there was someone on the list who made vinyl stickers. If > someone could...
• Re: Horn Ring Contact Finger
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:32:09 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 4/10/2011 7:46 PM...
• Re: Bleeding coolant without a second person?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:43:57 EDT
  ...do the run-around the bus dance checking, adding, bleeding, tightening. Obviously fashion the prop rod to give you the proper RPMS before you...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:54:08 -0500
  ...Sent from my iPhone On Nov 24, 2011, at 10:14, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Pete, before doing anything else - check your...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - Pascal
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:28:36 -0300
  ...I have one on order to check it out and compare for myself. I do not know why VW chose to stick with the...
• Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
  ...the rod nuts and bolts? Is it OK to reuse the valve lifters with the new camshaft if they pass the Bentley check for...
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
  ...gaskets - check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. - check boots on steering and drive shafts (cv joint boots). - check and adjust...
• horrible new email�
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 05:53:57 +0000
  ...Coolant level warning light - '88 GL - 2.1 WBX ������� Have You checked the CoolantLevel in the ExpansionTank ~ If that is OK then it might...
• Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:11:41 -0700
  ...and check pattern? Can you tell us what they do? cheers alistair On 11-Jun-10, at 8:26 PM, John Rodgers wrote: I...
• Vanagon modeled after S.S. Galileo shuttle?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:15:54 -0700
  ...vanagon look 98% identical! Could Gene Roddenberry have secretly worked for the Germans? Heres the evidence, check out the link, but be warned, this...
• Re: Questions from a Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 17:05:54 -0600
  ...Gordon, I know others have already given you some good advise on checking your vehicle, so here's my $0.02 worth. You definitely...
• Re: Cassiar Highway
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:57:16 -0500
  ...I just checked Amazon and it's out of print but available for less than $5. I'd also agree with John Rodgers that...
• Re: mail no mail
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:18:07 -0500
  ...SAM > > --------------------------------- > Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search. > > > Sam, Doesn't woprk that way. Do this. Send the...
• Re: Cutoff not working at the pump!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 17:16:53 -0500
  ...John Rodgers '88 GL Driver In Alabama -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Tuesday, 10-Nov-98 12:45 PM From: Stuart \ Internet: (stuartgimber@yahoo...
• Re: Total Mystification!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:18:42 -0700
  one thing to check, which I discovered yesterday while working on a friends van, is the fit of the fuses in the slot. We...
• Re: yes, another proposed new van from VW
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:12:41 -0700
  ...At 07:50 PM 9/20/2006 -0700, mad madeline wrote: >It looks like an old WWII Army ambulance! > >John Rodgers wrote: Gawd! > >.... is...
• Re: Front Window meassurements?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:21:00 -0800
  ...Scirocco "Rodolfo" >>>> 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" >>>> 90 Fuji Ace >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> �82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" >> 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" >> 90 Fuji Ace >> > > > > -- > 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" > 85 Vanagon...
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:23:37 -0700
  ...Okay, so I borrowed a multimeter and set it to AC 200 and started checking the wiring on top of my Dometic. And just...
• Rough Idle on cold start, Oil Smells like Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 21:30:26 -0600
  ...logic here correct? If so, what procedure should I follow to check it, and then repair it if necessary? All comments appreciated!! John Rodgers
• Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update =)
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:36:57 -0400
  ...There are other causes too, a lean mixture doesn't help, so do check those hoses for leaks. A good article on the subject...
• Re: Frydaye Funny - "G" Rated
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 22:21:50 -0800
  ...I > > have an extremely slow connection. > > > > Jerry > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Friday, November 03...
• Mystification
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:26:52 -0500
  ...have checked and rechecked for vacuum leaks, loose wires, etc. Nothing. I'm at a loss. Any ideas? Thanks. John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and...
• Westy woes update
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 10:13:58 -0700 (MST)
  ...1) Bent pushrod 2) Two piston rod bearings shot (crank end) 3) The split main bearing seats in both case halves has the bearing...
• Re: WBX into Thing and VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 01:13:10 -0600
  Check out that Eaton Blower applied to the ol' Wasserboxer!!! Sure wish I could read German!!! Cool Site!! John Rodgers "88GL Driver Benjamin Tan...
• Re: Noisy rear wheel bearing or CV joint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 00:39:44 -0500
  Michael, check your CV bolts for proper torque. If not properly torqued they can back out an they will make noise. Sooner or later...
• Re: source of free distilled water used to be Re: distilled water ?bad
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:21:58 -0500
  ...Rodgers 88GL driver Sudhir Desai wrote: > i found that using the water from my dehumidifier in > my basement works excellent > > i had it checked...
• Re: wrist pins/boston bob
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 08:14:57 +1100
  ...on the con rod after it installed this is hard to check when the cylinder and piston go onto the rod at the same...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:55:26 -0600
  ...out there really knows. > >> > >>Regards, > >> > >>John Rodgers > >>88 GL Driver > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7...
• Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 19 May 2011 17:40:07 -0700
  ...PM, John Rodgers wrote: >> It appears my 88 GL has developed a head leak. >> SNIP > _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG...
• Re: main bearings for the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 20:41:06 -0400
  ...The mains measure 1) 58.775 mm 2) 54.972 mm 3) not checked yet 4) 40.005 mm My rod journals all measure...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:10:34 -0800
  ...If you see evidence of rodent ingress, check the wires for any rodent damage. I doubt it will show wear, but check for excessive...
• Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:48 -0400
  ...A spring pushes the rod out if both hoses are disconnected. It is common for the aluminum sleeve to corrode and bind the shaft...
• Re: Towing a vehicle on a tow-dolly
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 15 May 2007 05:18:09 -0700
  At 5/15/2007 02:19 AM, John Rodgers wrote: >I checked into U-haul for moving a Nissan Maxima and the local place...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 18:32:45 -0700
  John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: Question: Can I drive it a while without the pump being connected-ie, the belt removed and no...
• Re: Interstate 40 highway info
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:30:00 -0600
  ...good shape. > > > >Regards, > > > >Johjn Rodgers > >88 GL driver > > > >Warren Lail wrote: > > > >> > >> > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 08:37:36 -0700
  ...twisting mountain roads. > > Any thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.
• Re: Sorry, the server was down yesterday.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:20:45 -0500
  Hey Tom!!! We appreciate ya!! We really do!! Hope you are having a grand July 4th!!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Carrington, Tom wrote...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:17:24 -0500
  ...You have to have everything on the rank (rods, bearings, caps) to assemble it anyway. You will find out if anything is binding as...
• Re: Transmission Be Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
  Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:38 PDT
  ...Harvey" <sharvey@cns.ucla.edu> > > :( you might want to check with this guy, to see if you can swap your > core (old) transmission for...
• Re: Gas went up $0.13 a gal overnight what's up?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:57:13 -0600
  ...This applies if the check is on their bank from one of their account holders to you, but you, the possessor of the check...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:16:20 -0700
  ...my normal race mechanic's work without double checking...They forgot to torque a tie rod end after I had them put it on...
• Re: Houston, we have a problem.......!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:23:16 -0400
  ...Gonna have to test mine and see... > > Abel. > On Jul 17, 2015 8:40 PM, "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Turn out it...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 13 May 2005 07:22:31 -0700
  ...Also check > your coolant for the correct antifreeze content. These vans are set up > for a 50/50 mix of water and coolant. If...
• lifter cam Q, 1.9 to 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 19:35:21 -0500
  ...had the rods hung and im about ready to put the cam and dist. drive gears on. but need info on checking lifters and...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gear selection problem.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 04 Apr 1997 10:00:10 +0300
  Jorgen, check if you will find the first somewhere right of the rear gear while pushing down the shift lever. If you will find...
• Re: sounds like bad valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:30:56 -0500
  ...care to locate the push rods correctly in both ends. Adjust per the bently. It maybe necessary to check the clearences again in a...
• Re: 1990 Westphalia Tires??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 22:31:48 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy John Rodgers wrote: >Check out the Michelin XCA 205/75R14 Load Range "D". It's a little >taller tire, but fits...
• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 1 May 2007 06:12:08 -0700
  ...Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidlago) John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:"I'm sure that there are some excellent writers, yourself included, - and technical...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:31:13 -0700
  ...The giveaway is the rod had heat bluing on it, and sparks were probably flying for those last seconds. All that heat stretches the...
• Re: shift lever broke
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:53:12 -0700
  ...I had a friend machine a 4 inch long steel rod down to the inside diameter of the shift rod (I bet you could...
• VWoA Core policy info!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 15:23:31 -0700
  ...re-check with him after I had thought about this a while, I now that a few List-Members have thrown Rods out their...
• Re: Total Mystification!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:07:29 -0700
  ...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: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:14:58 -0700
  ...After doing that type or work, do a compression check before starting the engine. Neil. On 5/19/17, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws...
• 73-79 Van Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 21:27:02 -0700
  ...79 Air Flow meter (good condition, checks out with ohm meter) with air cleaner attached. Steward Warner Gas Heater (compact unit, fits under the...
• Re: Back Online
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:42:48 -0800
  ...don't have to spend $60, too??? steve John Rodgers wrote: > He and I checked...turns out it is a 4" molded hose > available...