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• Re: public request: John Rogers, please return my fender flare
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:40:30 -0500
  Matt, I screwed up! I just checked my boxes and your fender flare was accidentally put in with Kim Brennans foglight surrounds when I...
• FW: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:23:32 -0700
  ...The lower ball joints looked ok, the |tie ||rod ends looked a bit worn. || ||Last week I noticed, when driving straight, my steering wheel...
• Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:30:50 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver -------------- Clip --------------------- That's a good start on the preventive maintenance routine but you should include. 1) New front main...
• Re: Interstate 40 highway info
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:55:15 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:38 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 07:46:46 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder On Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:22:24 -0600 John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> writes: > What is PPG paint? > > John Rodgers...
• Re: Isenglas Windows [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:44:30 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver BA wrote: > I could be un-remembering, but ... > > ... isn't the original "isinglass" a thin enough sheet of mica...
• Re: Shifter Adjustment Tips and Tricks requested
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 20:40:47 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com John Rodgers wrote: > OK, the three week maintenance adventure is over - almost. > > Problems: > First there was...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:17:26 -0400
  bottom line is that lash should be set, or at least checked, hot; ideally with engine running to account for the details of hydraulic...
• Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 25 May 2004 09:18:53 -0600
  have you checked out the american van poptop conversions with interior layouts identical to the vanagon westy? www.gtrv.com www.parnado.com www...
• Re: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 18:09:19 -0400
  ...On Jul 4, 2011, at 5:36 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > What does this vacuum check do for the system in terms of servicing...
• Re: RIP James Brown
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 22:52:36 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jeff Palmer wrote: > Come on guys. James Brown was a magician but there's no way he ended...
• 91 Carat - Rpm hunting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:35:53 -0500
  Volks, you finally convinced me - Scott, David, Ken, others - to check the throttle switch per Bentley. Bentley confirmed what youwere trying to tell me...
• Re: Subaru Coolant/Leak Stop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:51:00 -0400
  ...Some other forums say that this is the same as Holts "Radweld." Check out the link here: http://www.gtcars.ca/online/subaru-mailing...
• NO-start, after my tweaking ('85)
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Mon, 9 Dec 1996 10:32:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...Did a top-end overhaul (head gasket, valve job, rings, rod bearings, etc.) about 4,000 miles ago. A couple of weeks ago, noticed...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:34:26 -0500
  On Tue, 18 Mar 2003, John Rodgers wrote: > Ron Salmon at the Bus Depot, use to import from the UK a Haynes manual > that...
• Re: Rear Bearings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 22:24:40 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 gL Driver Kevin wrote: >Hi Everyone, >Just wanted to say thanks for the help on this job. Man it's a...
• Re: Resurrecting an 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:06:56 -0800
  ...is the fuel pump running ? is the ECU firing the injectors ? Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:46:42 -0500
  ...Easy to do. >> >> I use the hammer method on upper ball joints. �It's a larger tapered part , >> than the tie rod is, so...
• Re: Digifant Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:09:55 -0500
  ...All the checks and tests are there. >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver > >
• Re: help my bucking Westphalia!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:19:40 -0500
  ...check of wear and corrosion on the AFM wiper may be in order. There are many other things as well. Good luck, John Rodgers...
• Knock, knock! (Who's there?)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:25 -0600 (MDT)
  ...As far as checking the rods goes, one technique for a carbed engine is to successively pull each plug wire (and then replace it...
• Re: Oil Pump Access
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:53:52 -0800
  ...Can the oil pump be serviced without removing the crankshaft pulley? Thanks, John Rodgers
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:54:29 -0700
  ...While it's drying, check the brushes, and > lightly clean the commutator with some emery cloth. Finally, oil the > bearings and Bendix, grease the...
• Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:58:07 -0600
  ...Had it checked three times just to be sure. Don't mind it though. I'm pretty much always legal that way. -[;<)> John Rodgers...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 May 2005 19:25:16 -0400
  Lower control arm bushings and the front strut or radius rod mounts and sleeve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Looking for a rebuildable 2.1 Engine
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 07:50:47 -0600
  ...So this bus has been a good unit till just last week, when it threw a rod. The case is shot, one rod and...
• Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:07:57 -0600
  ...I have adjusted the rod per haynes and Bentley with same result. If i turn the rod on the throttle body in too far...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:54:16 -0700
  ...A compression check is in order on this > >> one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> John Rodgers > >> 88 GL Driver > > > > -- > Sent from...
• '85 steering problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 13:46:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I am guessing that it might be a wheel bearing or a tie-rod end. I will check those first at least. Anything else...
• Bosch Platinum Test Case
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 15 May 1998 07:27:16 -0700
  ...a rod- after a Slick 50 treatment). Anyway, the new engine had a valve job (at 45K!!!!!!) and started missing again; checked out the...
• Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:25:47 -0400
  Start with checking the shifter and ball socket assembly. The shifter falling will cause those symptoms. For the leak, clean things up and look...
• Re: 1.9l Home Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:10:57 -0500
  ...The other important thing is to check all internal components and replace anything that is not in very good shape. Obviously all bearings, check...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 23:56:21 -0400
  ...I was just checking my idle stabilizer this afternoon per "idle stabilizer, checking/1st check on 24.53 in the Bentley. Firstly, the idle...
• Re: Missimg mail
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:51:48 -0500
  Check out GlowShift products. I used their sandwich adapter for my oil pressure and oil temp senders. MikeM Sent from my iPhone > On Jun...
• AC Tunnel - VW Dealer Fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:25:03 -0500
  Joel, Crown in Hoover did check my VIN and my 88GL is elegible for the AC tunnel fix. They have already ordered the parts...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:25:53 -0500
  ...Do a compression check and if your compression's okay, just feed its habit. (My '75 was using a quart every 1000 miles with...
• engine update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 18:24:14 +0500
  Today, I straightened my one bent conn rod. I have a bunch of machinist's tools, and used the table of my 1940's...
• Reminder - Sliding door stop
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 22:14:17 -0500
  ...had to buy one. I got mine from Camelback VW in Phoenix, AZ. Check yours. Save some grief. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:10:14 -0500
  Paul, Have you checked the archives? This has been discussed quite a few times before. Checking the archive will give you lots of information...
• Re: Vanagon 89 - Clutch Slave Cyl &....
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 19:40:31 -0500
  ...John Rodgers '88 GL driver -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Saturday, 10-Oct-98 04:52 PM From: Dabluz@AOL.COM \ America On-Line...
• Re: Isenglas Windows [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:18:17 -0700
  ...I don't think that is right. >> >> Anyway, I would appreciate any feedback. >> >> Thanks, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >>
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 23:29:40 -0500
  ...Also check that you can loosen that top shock bolt. While it can be done without a fork type spring compressor will really help...
• Re: Synth Fuel
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 9 May 2008 22:41:18 -0400
  ...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: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 13:52:36 -0500
  ...Jim On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 1:26 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Thanks for the comments. I have three vans...
• Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 21:45:42 -0500
  >Ok, how about some techniques on how to hold the liscense plate down and >check the oil and hold the rag at the same...
• 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 18:12:30 -0700
  For anyone else checking head nut torque..... This '88 was (is) slated for an engine swap so felt I had "nothing to lose" by...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 10:24:03 -0400
  ...Go on thesamba.comand >> check the classifieds. There were like 4 listed, I emailed those sellers >> and >> most of them still had their items...
• Re: Van Insurance.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:45:21 -0600
  ...handed Me a Check & said fix it or don’t, We don’t care,,, I asked, If I cash the check will My rates...
• Re: how often do you change your oil?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 May 2010 23:51:43 -0500
  ...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 5/7/2010 9:17 PM, Samantha...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 May 2005 04:03:42 -0500
  ...pretty hard to step on to keep engaged......I need to check the brake fluid...Ok Im a moron....wher the heck is the...
• Re: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:04:54 -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: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:34:53 -0500
  ...The only exception is with tie rods since they affect toe-in only. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:49:19 -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: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:52:23 -0400
  ...Next time you do that and come across a really stubborn pin pull the connection rod and check for the obvious bearing distortion, opposite...
• Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:08:09 -0700
  ...http://jeffkennedy.org/engine_lift.jpg Jeff 84 Westy On Jun 17, 2008, at 6:43 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Zoltan, > > Have you still...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:42:27 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 5:14 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Check out Vanagon Cafe
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 14:32:26 -0600
  ...too! John Rodgers 88GL Driver Benjamin Tan wrote: > Hello Fellow Listees, > > Here's my very first effort at creating a homepage. Check it out...
• Re: 84 Vanagon dead!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 23:18:38 -0600
  Before doing anything else, check the electrolyte leve in the battery. If it is not visible, the battery is most likely dead because by...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:42:55 -0700
  ...Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments > Scott, > > I understand - I've done enough backyard alignments. I'd never do one for > real road use...
• Re: Syncro Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:27:57 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@charter.net> > Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 17:09:15 -0600 > To: Ben McCafferty <ben@volkscafe.com> > Cc: vanagon@GERRY...