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• Re: lifter that doesn't stay pumped up?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 31 May 2005 19:37:15 -0700
  ...Anything else i should think about? -Damon --- John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Try changing oil filter to a Mahle or Mann filter, > and...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 11:14:06 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 May 2012 09:31:30 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-05-11, at 8:58 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: > Im gonn check the ingredients in this high vacum grease from dow...
• Re: Shuddering Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 16:41:53 +0000
  ...If you grab them and rock side to side that is checking > the tie rod end. If there is no play there then try...
• Re: water under sink
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:28:26 -0400
  ...It is drained by inserting a small rod, to depress the ball check valve, from the outside. Sometimes the check valve in the faucet...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 06:19:20 -0600
  ...It' probably not a new concept, except >> for me. >> >> Anyone? >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Diver/. >> > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:22:59 -0700
  ...jimt Check you oil! does it have coolant in it??? If not look >> elsewhere for >> your leak. > > > How can you check your oil to...
• Re: The Comedy of Errors
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:05:04 -0700
  ...Stephen --- On Thu, 8/25/11, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> Subject: The Comedy of Errors To...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:07:10 -0500
  So, how did you know the rods were about to go? I would have performed a compression, leak down, and oil pressure test of...
• Re: Vanagon Head Leaking Around The Head Nut(S)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 04:16:54 -0400
  ...That's done by a rod rebuilder that has the machinery to deal with and check rods. If you do anything to the rods...
• Re: Fuel Pump Failure - trouble shoot & repair (if Possible)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:06:57 -0700
  ...I would at least check the fuel filter btw .. and another trick I have read about it to operate it with reverse polarity briefly...
• Re: Stripped threads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:32:30 -0800
  There are also thread repair inserts. Check with MSC online. On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 11:20 AM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@ip-solutions...
• Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:59:43 -0500
  ...I just had my mechanic check this and he found nothing. Any ideas? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:30:27 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL driver
• Re: A Request
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:38:06 -0500
  ...check to see if one is for that position. > > Stephen > > --- On *Sat, 7/4/09, John Rodgers /<inua@CHARTER.NET>/* wrote: > > > From: John Rodgers...
• Re: Needed Source for 14" chrome beauty trim rings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 May 2010 13:36:54 -0700
  ...Thanks, >> Tony >> -- >> 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" >> 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" >> http://groups.google.com/group/washtenaw-vws >> > > > > -- > 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" > 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" > http...
• shift rod bushings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 15:32:09 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When I got the old transmission out, I checked the shiftrod where it comes out of the tube and the rod flops around the...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:20:14 -0500
  ...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: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 01:40:53 +0000
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990 >Date...
• H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 18:39:02 -0400
  ...The rod is slender and flexible. Inside the rod is a long slender piece of double-sided glass PC board material, i.e. a...
• Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - John Smith
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 01:00:19 -0500
  I found only a small amount of information on Northwest Connecting Rod in Seattle when searching the archives, so I want to make sure...
• Re: Google Chrome and Vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 14:23:37 -0700
  ...BenT Mod On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:01 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Sure glad I opted out of Google...
• Re: [NVC] Turtles on the Beach - Gulf of Mexico - Alabama
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00:50 -0400
  ...to go to sleep at my computer. > > Check this out. Very much worth viewing. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Subject: Turtles at Gulf Shores...
• Re: Range on a tank of gas?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:58:29 -0500
  Are WBX tanks bigger than air cooled tanks? Greg 82 westy John Rodgers wrote: > I think everyone who owns a WBX powered machine needs...
• Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:03:30 -0500
  ...oil in?" > > Fourth question: "Where do I check the brake fluid?' > > Fifth question; "Where do I check the washer fluid?" > > > > I do get so...
• Re: Help!! Van Dies.....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 18:50:27 -0600
  ...to check, Try disconnecting your idle stabilizer valve. Mine is disconnected now because it was causing me some some similar grief. John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 09:16:33 -0800
  ...fake). > On Dec 18, 2004, at 11:14 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > >> Sorry I missed The Frydaye Follies, Guys, but check it out!! >> >> http...
• Re: Off Vanagons a bit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:42:52 -0500
  ...In the morning I will check the thermostat and radiator, and squeeze some hoses! Much appreciated! John On Aug 29, 2015 8:26 PM...
• Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:46:48 -0400
  ...19:52 John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > My brake booster is dead - or so says the mechanic. A boosteris near $450 > and...
• Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:15:23 -0600
  ...I checked the big connector at the right of the instrument cluster and it seems tight. Any one experienced this before? Have any ideas...
• Re: Compression readings...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 20:30:36 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Radish150 wrote: > > Well gang, I finally got around to checking the compression on that 1.9 in the 85...
• Re: got Vintage Air...under there???
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:30:29 EST
  ...into the bus ! Check out Vintage Air on line. www.vintageair.com They've been putting air into hot rods for many years now...
• Re: Tires, just this one brand, not the whole thread...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:21:17 -0700
  John Rodgers typed: > Check out www.Roadhaus.com. Larry Chase has good stuff there on tires. > What's up with all the lower case...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 17:10:53 -0800
  ...Then put a 13mm wrench on the flat part of that bolt/rod that the nut holds in place. Turn the rod 180 degrees...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 23:21:53 -0600
  ...I checked into a local motel, and then called information for the VW dealer in St. Cloud, well they didn't have any listings...
• Re: Cardiac Event
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:48:37 -0700
  ...am going on vacation. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > Chelsea, AL > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:15:07 -0700
  ...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: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:55:42 -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...
• Todd Hill: Syncro under load vibration
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 23:30:19 -0700
  ...Had the tie rods checked recently and they are fine. > Motor/trans mounts all good and not soft? From your description > of what and...
• Re: '91 Carat fuses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:46:44 -0600
  ...Jim On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 2:05 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Checked my BENTLEY and found no '91 Carats...
• Re: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) vs Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 2010 02:04:59 -0400
  At 12:44 AM 5/3/2010, John Rodgers wrote: >OK, so we don't have a source of radio active materials. But these...
• Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 21 May 2010 20:22:21 -0700
  ...It might be a good time to check the crankshaft end play, but I would not change it. The shims control the end float...
• Re: Suspension System
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:06:22 -0500
  ...inflation pressure, tie rod ends, ball joints, wheel alignment, thrust angle, rack & pinion wear, spring resilience, loads you carry. Check all of these. G...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 14:17:47 EDT
  ...The van's front wheels do not leave the ground, as can be seen > >by checking the relative positions of the front tires with...
• Re: more on the Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:08:46 +1000
  ...If it is (b) or (c), then you'll have to get behind the windscreen to check the system out. Bentley says removal of...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
  ...Check the ball joints and tie rod ends. The radius rod mounts-sleeves will need to be replaced, trust me. Also check the lower...
• Possible Road Haus Buyer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 07:41:15 -0500
  I told this scammer to send the check on to me. It's going to be interesting to see what happens next. I've...
• Re: Oil pressure problems.
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 21:49:37 -0400
  ...The way the system works is the sensor down between the push rod tubes turns the light off when the pressure builds and the...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 14:04:17 -0400
  ...Check your steering play, and check your shocks. Time for new ball joints?
• Re: ECU question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 09:48:07 -0600
  ...Rodgers Dylan Friedman wrote: >Hello List, >The patient is an 87 Syncro van, that has some hesitation after warm up. I >have checked the...
• Re: Gas mileage problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 May 2004 23:31:19 -0500
  ...Have you checked for a fuel leak?? Could be anywhere from the fuel pump on back most likely. I know that sounds to obvious...
• Re: Reverse Lights not working - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 23:21:25 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Barrett Willet wrote: >About 2 months into my ownership of an '88 GL Wolfsburg / Manual trans. and just...
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:28:34 -0700
  ...mud. > > Doofus stuff. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > ohn Rodgers wrote: > >> Sorry I missed The Frydaye Follies, Guys, but check it out!! >> >> http://webpages...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:42:07 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:36:28 -0700
  Bill, check out the listings on used victoria. there are a few westies and more for example: '88 westy, $15,500 http://www.usedvictoria...
• Re: Steering Wheel Grinding
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 2 Nov 2022 12:56:34 -0700
  Check the spare tire to see if it rubs on the steering rod down there... Mine does... On Wed, Nov 2, 2022 at 12...
• Update on my '88GL restore project
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:26:11 -0500
  ...Must check out more thoroughly tomorrow. New power steering rack gets installed tomorrow also. Progress!! Yea! -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW...
• Re: At the pump ...
  Historical mailing list - westy1
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:05:10 -0400
  ...They pump the gas, clean the > windshield, and check the oil. The air for tires isn't at the pumps but > is free. Their...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:29:25 -0800
  At 2/17/2008 09:07 PM,John Rodgers wrote: >BTW, these balls ARE NOT interchangeable between bearing races. In >fact, each ball should...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:02:50 EST
  ...John Rodgers >> John-- Replace the sensor. They get hairline cracks between the two prongs, and leak. I am surprised that your collent LED didn...