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• Re: right front clunk noise
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:56:48 -0500
  ...place a 2 x 4 flat under tire and pry up to check for lower joint. If wheel nut is not actually loose, any...
• Re: leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:18:33 -0700
  ...Its for separating the tie rod end from the steering arm. I would recommend getting a PS rack with new tie rod ends on...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:35:32 -0700
  ...Mark John Rodgers wrote: > I haven't checked, but they may well be out of stock - for a 14 inch > rim. I would check...
• Re: Small Screws for curtain rods
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 11:20:10 -0700
  ...Small Screws for curtain rods > Well its not to often that I reply to my own post, but after checking out > many hardware stores...
• Fwd: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:40:29 -0700
  ...Then test the ohms through >> the >> heater rod. If it shows infinite, or very high, it's burned out. If >> it's good, it...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:57:39 -0700
  ...also if the sensor is plugged or not grounded good that will have ill effect. ** also do a compression check 1st to check status...
• Re: ?Flattening Glossy Photos? - Absolutely NO Van Content.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 08:54:43 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Rodgers > Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 5:34 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: "Sticking"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 20 May 2005 08:29:51 -0400
  Check your parking/emergency brake to see if it is hanging up. Rust on the control rods and cables can make them stick and...
• Bleeding clutch system--resolved?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:07:02 -0700
  ...Clutch push rod was not correctly inserted in MC boot hole Boot was mangled and jammed into MC, creating resistance keeping pedal from returning...
• Fwd: Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:29:18 -0500
  ...Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat To: "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> Cc: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Crossed wires? Check...
• shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 04:41:05 -0800
  ...certain the lever/shift rod on the tranny is with the linkage attached. Thanks! mike 84 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo...
• Re: '85 temp warning light won't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 10:18:58 -0600
  ...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: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 May 2007 07:51:14 -0400
  ...Pulled >on wheels, checked tie rods, wheel bearings, etc etc. Nothing seems to be >worn, loose, wrong. And yet, when it gets gusty, the...
• Re: ETKA
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 13:20:00 -0500
  Thanks, I'll check it out. On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 11:37 AM Greg McKinney <gmac999@yahoo.com> wrote: > Here's the...
• Re: Friday: NVC: and you thought a vanagon is slow (in German)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:42:11 -0500
  ...www1.wdr.de/themen/panorama/treckertour100.html* > * > * > *and check the specification on slide 3: * > *(John Rodgers will appreciate this -:) (...."*virtues of a single > engine...
• Digifant Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:54:30 -0500
  ...All the checks and tests are there. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Friday - Johnny Law - Customs
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:25:13 -0700
  ...New! With 25% fewer spun rod bearings! Vancouver, BC __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out! http://promotions.yahoo...
• Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 22:10:44 -0500
  ...John Rodgers<mailto:jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:23 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:24:02 +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: Oil Filter for '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:05:44 EDT
  ...Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Weekender 'Roland' Rod wrote: >I need to change the oil in my van and the PO said he always used 10w50...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:57:52 -0500
  ...Y'er right - Ken Lewis John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 8...
• Re: FS 89 Westy $7500 OBO !
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:03:30 -0800
  ...Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Woten, Rodney" <rodney.woten@LENNOXIND.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, March...
• Re: Shuddering Brakes--RESOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 20:08:36 +0000
  ...van and check the wheels for play.  If you grab them and rock side to side that is checking the tie rod end.  If...
• Re: Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:50:23 -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: Same old Issue - RPM hunting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:01:52 -0700
  Only one, my fall back answer, check for vacuum leaks. They can be crafty, splits in hoses, bad fitting throttle body to plenum (shrunk...
• Re: Driveline noise under load ??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:24 -0500
  ...Jim On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 1:37 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > First, make sure all the CV bolts are...
• Re: Rough Idle on cold start, Oil Smells like Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 18:08:11 -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: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 09:26:47 -0500
  ...When I checked it the > tank was wet on the outside, and there was coolant in the tank indent where > the coolant level sensor...
• Cold idle speed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:57:20 -0500
  ...I also asked him to check out the cold idle speed as with the advent of cool weather, it required some foot action to...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:47:14 -0500
  ...Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat >> To: "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> >> Cc: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> >> >> Crossed wires? Check...
• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:16:21 -0700
  ...Stan Wilder On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:03:29 -0500 John Rodgers <j_rodgers@charter.net> writes: Stan, IF I were to take...
• Re: wrist pins Boston bob
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 06:11:26 -0500
  ...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: Non-garbage manual steering racks?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:15:36 -0700
  ...The tie rods were fine and still properly screwed in. I still had the steering rack I had previously removed, where this bushing is...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:06:41 -0500
  ...I have checked all of the tolerances > and replaced the rods with a Van cafe remanufactured set that has the old > 1.9 bolts...
• Re: Vanagon Tow Behinds Build your own Tear Drop Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:32:10 -0800
  ...gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com ********************************** On 3/14/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > These little camper trailers are very cool!! > > I...
• Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:26:32 -0400
  ...Ben http://www.benplace.com/85rouge/subi_engine2.jpg On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 22:11:52 -0500, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:31:58 -0700
  ...the shift rod far enough to engage the two gears in that same direction, i.e. second and fourth. I'll check the adjustment...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 06:55:59 +0000
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod story >Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 01:00:19 -0500 > >I found only a small amount of information on Northwest Connecting...
• Re: Possible Road Haus Buyer
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 08:54:47 -0400
  GO GET THEM stan!!! Stan Wilder wrote: >I told this scammer to send the check on to me. >It's going to be interesting...
• Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:13:44 -0800
  On 10/26/09, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > If you have any kind of leaking then it's > time to replace all...
• Re: Alignment
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:58:52 EST
  ...Check tire pressure, road check, then....... Center the steering rack, before centering the tie rod ends. There is an alignment "slot" on the shaft...
• Re: Surging Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:35:03 -0500
  ...Then check timing per Jay Snyders post to you. He's right on. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Paul Rogers wrote: > > I recently had...
• Re: NVC pay pal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:22:37 -0600
  ...I have separate checking accounts for each of these. Monies paid into these accounts through Paypal, Ebay and the Creditto ma Card activity is...
• Re: Propex 1800 report
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 09:53:18 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> Reply-To: John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Propex 1800 report...
• Re: Valve lifter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 14:26:51 -0700
  Could be a broken spring/check valve, but I'd give it an hour of driving before you replace it. I've always been...
• Re: New O2 Sensor and engine dies
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 15:09:39 -0700
  ...Did you do anything else while changing the O2 sensor? If so, double check that work--might not be the O2 sensor after all...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:37:02 -0500
  ...And for spares? Check with an Alaskan bush pilot... > > >
• Re: Whatever happened to speedo cable lube?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:03:44 -0600
  I think I have seen something like that in the fishing rod section. Might be wrong. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73...
• Re: Bummed and need advise about my 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:08:40 EDT
  ...I checked the motor and sure enough at least half of the rods were cocked (holding one or the other valve open) and the...
• Re: More tire ???'s
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 May 2003 18:22:35 -0600
  ...They work great!!!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver DaBomb wrote: >After checking the vanagon.com archives, my manual and door jamb, I know the...
• Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:20:50 -0500
  ...Upper ball joints Lower ball joints Upper control arm bushing tie rod assembly Steering rack boots Steering rack bushings Can anyone else give insight...
• Re: Shake, Rattle, and Roll...
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:35:22 -0400
  Also worth mentioning, check the upper ball joints. I rode in a buddy's vanagon and the back end shook like heck. He said...
• Re: Backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:25:53 -0600
  ...Is it saft to take the switch off to check it without affecting the operation of the transmission (things falling off into the trans...
• Re: door check for '91 camper
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:07:05 -0500
  ...It is called the door check rod and it is $79 for a new one. Let me know if you are interested. Ken Wilford...
• H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - "David Beierl (by way of David Beierl )"
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:04:02 -0500
  ...The rod is slender and flexible. Inside the rod is a long slender piece of double-sided glass PC board material, i.e. a...
• Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 17:38:58 -0500
  ...Worked like a charm it did!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver The Old Volks Home wrote: > At 11:23 AM 8/15/02 -0500...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:06:20 -0600
  ...Is there a way to check them other than the wheel 'wiggle/twist' test? Would bad balljoints/rod ends cause a rough ride? Brett...
• Re: Pt. Barrow Winter Solstice
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:10:36 -0800
  ...a Vanagon. >> >> mcneely >> >> ---- John Rodgers<inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: >> >>> I should have mentioned this in the earlier post. >>> >>> Check your calendar - November, right? >>> >>> In...
• Re: Front cot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:01:38 -0400
  Dave, check Busdepot http://www.busdepot.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=child+cot&dir=desc&order=default_sort_order Maybe that gives you the info...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:30:20 -0500
  ...If that's not the problem I'd follow the procedure that John Rodgers posted here a while back for thoroughly checking out the...