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• Loose steering
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 06:35:51 -0500
  ...This thing basically looks like a chunk of tire sandwiched between the steering rod that comes down from the steering wheel and mates up...
• Re: '87 Vngn stuck in 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 25 May 2000 15:32:29 -0400
  ...The shifter is bolted down through the floor and onto the housing that supports the front part of the shift rod. (If I remember...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:44:13 -0500
  ...That would be sweet! John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 3/27...
• Re: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:34:37 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:29 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:36:14 -0800
  ...My radius rod bushings are in > >> surprisingly good > >> condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I > >> be checking? > >> > >> Thanks...
• Re: Silly Question, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:07:34 -0600
  ...time. >> >> I'll check Into the condition of rack, and go from there. Parts pricing is >> significant for just tie rod vs. Steering rack...
• Re: Use Alternator Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:28:53 -0800
  ...checked out and known to be good, some untried. pmail me if interested please. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
• Re: NLA - lower speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:05:48 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com John Rodgers wrote: > Checked with a couple of vendors today. I was told this lower cable...
• Re: installing rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 11:17:28 -0500
  Jake On the type 2 rockers shafts you need to remove the pedestal block and check the shaft itself to make sure the tapered...
• Re: Synth Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 9 May 2008 18:47:51 -0700
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:09:23 -0700
  ...Pump to tie rod ends. P-mail if interesed. JC... -------------- Original message -------------- From: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> > I've never heard of this...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
  ...Two people > are required to do all checks. Please refer to the FI manual itself for > additional instructions. > > Idle Stabilization - Checking the basic system...
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:20:04 -0400
  ...The trick, if you will, is keeping the active awareness of the status of all four rods in mind at every instant. If you...
• Re: [vanagon] vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 14 May 2005 13:06:57 -0400
  No, cause it still "pulls" on the cable and the metal rod. The kick-down on the automatic doesn't take that much extra...
• Re: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:00:45 -0700
  That new strap looks superior. Let us know if you can feel the difference. It might be worth the upgrade eh? Alistair > On Oct...
• Re: Westfalia turns 50 and pics from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 11:37:55 EDT
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL driver >> I checked out the page using a couple of Netscape and Explorer and it all works fine. You need...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 11:21:38 -0800
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod story So, how did you know the rods were about to go? I would have performed a compression, leak down, and...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:37:24 -0700
  ...On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 1:11 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > �Any other way to look without having to sign...
• Odometer fixed, thanks to the list
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sun, 20 May 2001 11:37:48 -0400
  ...The rod that holds the odometer numbers had slipped outboard over time, allowing the gear on the end to disengage from the worm gear...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:46:58 -0800
  ...engine .... > FIRST thing is check your oil pressure with a mechanical gauge! > The low rpm sensor between the push rods is better as it...
• driving without sway bar? (was: Re: stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling))
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:04:09 -0500
  ...Every time I stepped on the brake I got a thump from this rod >> knocking on the frame. I would suspect thatimproper motion in...
• Re: Oil Pump Access
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:58:28 -0500
  ...Can the oil pump be serviced without removing the crankshaft > pulley? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
  ...Springs, Spring mount and Shocks > > ___ _____ Check shock absorber action (bounce test) and component leaks > > ___ _____ Check CV joints, 2 tight 360' turns each way. Any...
• Re: Rodents chewing your wires from Consumers reports
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 19:06:26 -0400
  ...Rodents chewing your wires from Consumers reports HI The new issue of Consumer reports says that it has been so much a problem with...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:24:22 -0500
  ...John Rodgers Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 5:15 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Headlights Out New experience. Got in the van...
• Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:58:31 -0500
  ...PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > �Sounds like pump cavitation to me! Dunno how you would check it though. > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and...
• Re: Horn Ring Contact Finger
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:46:30 -0700
  Hi John, Check out the GoWesty article on horns ... http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=318 It lists both parts -- horn ring...
• Re: 1.9L Build early stages rod question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:08:33 -0500
  ...thanks Jonce >Jonce >yes the type 1 rod bearing is the same as the WBX rod bearing >the std rod journal size is 2...
• Re: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 31 May 2016 21:35:41 -0400
  Do you have a big resistor mounted behind the driver's side headlite? If so, unplug it and check it with an ohmmeter. If...
• check out this site!----guy rebuilds his 2.1L.....good pics of wh at to look for pitted heads
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:34:52 -0600
  ...Bob's a real nice guy....I like his cranks and rods too Anyway......I might go to 2.2L using 78mm crank and...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 20:27:57 -0500
  ...They show much patience when you know they would rather type in caps "CHECK THE ARCHIVES" or "DO YOU OWN A BENTLEY?" They are...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:46:42 -0600
  ...You cannot replace operational intelligence with a few checklists, but intelligence dictates that you use them. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Scott Daniel - Shazam...
• Re: Back Online
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 06:50:48 -0500
  ...They signed the tranny off as having been checked... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quoted from the UNIVERSAL 'SERVICE CENTER' MANUAL FOR 22 POINT 'SAFETY CHECKS, (used widely by...
• Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:08:19 -0400
  ...Even if not fixed, I can just be diligent about checking for the rod and pushing it back in when needed. However, I would...
• Re: Fuel pump fuse -''88 Gs,
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:14:24 -0700
  ...I check and I am very surprised ! ! no fuse for fuel pump.... only a relay... On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM...
• Re: It's official - I'm a masochist!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:00:50 -0800
  On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Today, courtesy Unca Joel Walker - I put the last...
• Broken dipstick '84 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 21:11:27 -0400
  Sunday night the bottom part of my dipstick broke off when I was checking the oil. I have a new tube and stick on...
• Re: Napa hose cross
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:32:36 -0600
  ...anywhere? Any other answers? John Rodgers "88GL Driver in Birmingham, AL Darrell Boehler wrote: > Hi Ben, > I checked this one last night and again...
• Re: My new 85 is blowing smoke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:14:41 -0600
  ...check will be a definitive test of the internal condition of the engine. don't go far without getting it done. John Rodgers 88...
• Re: WTB Syncro Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:01:49 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jason Willenbrock wrote: > Please! Somebody sell one!!!!! > TIA > jason > 87 syncro westy > > _________________________________________________________________ > Don�t just search. Find. Check...
• Re: Vanagon alternative (FF)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:56:41 +1200
  >These are HOT! > >Wish I could read Japanese!! > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver > >Calle wrote: > >>For those interested in a little DIY there is...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -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: Dumb Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 21:04:57 -0500
  ...In fact, the charge level should be checked periodically during extreme cold to be sure it is remaining up to charge. For winter storage...
• Re: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 08:57:23 -0500
  ...more easily? Or a check for leaks? And do > >> both sides of the system et checked? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> John > >> > >> -- > >> John Rodgers > >> Clayartist and Moldmaker > >> 88...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  ...Inspect (power steering) fluid level, belt, leaks, line condition, rack bushings, u-joint, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, operation. (manual) rack bushings, tie rods...
• Vanagon Maint. Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
  ...rod ends - check shocks for operation, leaks - check batteries fluid level, corrosion (main and auxilliary) - check windshield washer tank fluid level, leaks - check brake...
• Re: ?Flattening Glossy Photos? - Absolutely NO Van Content.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 06:34:23 -0600
  ...Also check with your local or otherwise museum. Most museums have either on their staff or are connected to professional restorers. They will have...
• Re: ebay item161923793459
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:51:01 -0800
  ...two metal rods projecting from a metal black base. What is that? ebay item161923793459 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:43:34 -0600
  ...I will check it out! John Benny boy wrote: > Why go with an older 2.2L ? They are getting old even if yes, they...
• Re: Spongy Brakes & Travel to Yellowstone
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 15:31:40 -0500
  ...I checked and it was brake fluid. The fix was to replace the brake master cylinder, flush the brake lines, install new brake fluid...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:46:05 -0700
  ...6:32 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > You might also check here > > http://burleysmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12&zenid...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 22:08:32 -0600
  ...Good Luck, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Wesley Pegden wrote: > So... > I was changing my rear shocks, and I noticed my driver side...
• Re: Passed Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 23:22:24 -0500
  ...Hmm, two years till next check, how hard is it to get > that 'cat out and where is that long steel rod that used...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 09:22:24 -0500
  ...My check is easy: remove starter solenoid wire located on top of solenoid (usually a red wire with a plastic covering), attach volt ohm...
• Re: Shifter buzzing; hard to get into gear
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 9 May 2008 11:40:47 -0500
  ...do the 84's have those holes...better check Bentley on that) then, Basically go to that center part of the rod, just behind...
• Re: is it me? broke shift lever!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 19:31:58 -0800
  ...I checked with the VW dealer the next day, a new lever was about $80 here. I didnt bother fixing or finding a used...
• Re: 88 Vanagon thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 17:28:45 -0600
  The check valve may be a safety of sorts in the event of a failed thermostat in the closed mode. Sounds to me like...
• Re: Poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:09:54 -0500
  ...Check Coast Mountain Hightops as per my previous post. > Jeff > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, John Rodgers...
• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 10:50:54 -0500
  ...just way too easy. > >Stan Wilder > >On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:03:29 -0500 John Rodgers <j_rodgers@charter.net> >writes: >Stan, > >IF...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 May 2011 17:23:58 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") |'74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, |Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR | |----- |No virus found in this message. |Checked...