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Re: Connecting Rod Bolts
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 09:03:07 -0500
...Chnaging out the rod end bolts at overhaul is always a good idea. Check with Bob Donalds of Boston Engine. He is an expert...
Re: The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Jun 1996 02:29:58 -0400
...it is easier and cheaper to rebuild *before* the rod goes through the case. drain your oil and check for metal shavings? is the...
Re: tie rod ends (second request)
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:36:54 -0500
Hi John, I recently replaced my tie rod ends. Pretty much a piece of cake. Remove the front wheel and remove the cotter pin...
Reconditioned rods-necessary for diesel, too?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 27 Dec 2004 16:11:49 -0600
...new rods never checked out perfect. Used rods > that were reconditioned and then run for a while were much better than > new rods after...
Failed State Safety Inspection (Tie Rod)
Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
Wed, 4 Mar 1998 17:32:07 -0500
...there this weekend? For anyone that's interested, the check for worn tie rods is an easy one to make. Jack up the van...
Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:16:09 -0700
...bushings and tie rods is certainly behaving fine considering its size and tall stature. Chris S. --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts...
Re: Simple Question (push rods)second time around
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 9 Dec 2004 22:05:24 -0600
...Simple Question (push rods)second time around > What problem would there be from using solid lifters > and push-rods on a hydraulic cam. I...
Re: Rear Hatch Curtain rods for Westfalia.
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:41:14 -0800
...Rear Hatch Curtain rods for Westfalia. Hey everyone, If anyone has any rear Hatch Curtain Rods they are looking to get rid of.......PM...
2.1 con rod notes from Boston Bob
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:09:41 -0400
...when I install the bearings torqued and check the ID of the rod bearings in the 1.9 low mileage rods they where just...
Re: rod bearing clearance (again)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 15:56:11 -0700
...not > sure how hard a little spin is :-) > 5) my rods definitely seem to drop faster than that, > but i'll double check (not...
Re: PS Rack, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:07:51 -0500
...Will check Bentley. I also found through a Google search several sites showing exactly how to deal with these. John John Rodgers Clayartist and...
Parts4vws.com and Parts4Audis.com
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:48:51 -0500
Check out this link!! http://www.parts4vws.com/links/ John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:23:15 -0500
Check it out. http://mrgreenenergy.com/index.htm John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: #3 is way low
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 04:05:12 -0500
...Take them to your friendly vw/machine shop for inspection 3- check ps and pc for wear as per Muir. 4 new rod bearings...
Reputable VW Mechanics in or around Asheville, NC???
Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 21:42:37 -0700
...Thanks for any assistance the list can provide me on this. ========================= Rodney Kindlund RodKraft Designworks 477 Panther Branch Rd. Alexander, NC 28701 rodkraft@earthlink...
Re: Push Rod Orientation
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:56:17 -0700
...I *look* down each push rod tub with a minilight to make sure it's in the middle. Check the rocker arm screw faces...
Re: Shift linkage is out.
Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:26:16 -0400
Crawl under your van and check the linkage points along your shift rod. It sounds like something came loose, hopefully just the clamp pinch...
Re: several questions about my 1984 westy
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Sat, 5 Aug 2006 17:11:56 -0700
...or 2.1): " -Rod bolts replaced with OEM quality non-stretch bolts." Geo -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free...
FS Type IV counter balanced crankshaft with balanced rods.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:35:53 -0500
...1 set chrome molly push rods. 1 high lift cam, hydraulic grind with mating gear for crank gear. (unknown manufacturer, check out a number...
Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:35:33 -0700
On Jul 26, 2008, at 4:25 PM, Mike S wrote: > You said "I'm bypassing the heater rod altogether." when measuring > voltage between...
Re: the cat who rode the motorcycle nvc
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:41:16 -0700
...the cat who rode the motorcycle nvc > check this out..that was one cool cat. Stan Wilder aka the cat hater, no > need to...
Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:45:19 EDT
...I usually do pull the rods to check the bearings when I have the pistons out. Jeff E. Atlanta , Ga. 87' Westy "weekender" 91...
Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:51:40 -0500
...A compression check is in order on this >>> one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> 88 GL Driver >>> >>> > > > -- > Jake > 1984...
Re: Driving on Air
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:03:19 -0600
...10:20 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > The ultimate alternative fuel vehicle - and it ain't electric!! > > Check it out. > > > http://articles...
Re: checking castor
Historical mailing list - Paul
Wed, 3 Nov 2010 06:10:45 -0700
...the radius rods on my '91 GL, I > > would like to check the castor, since it is affected by the rod > > measurement. The Bentley...
Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:03:49 -0800
...To keep it from coming loose? And just to double check: both tie rod outer ends are RH threads correct? (sure looks like it...
1695 MPG - Check it out!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:45:59 -0500
Yup! Read the article. http://www.doe.state.in.us/octe/technologyed/SuperMileageChallenge.html John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: type 1 rods vs 1.9L rods
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:48:35 -0500
Jonce The big end of the 1.9 and the 2.1 rod is the same size as the bug from 1961 on. the...
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 17:33:15 -0700
...I removed > the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker alignment, but one > push rod (lifter) now seems to be out too far...
Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 28 May 2011 10:55:58 -0700
...wrote: > Cracked boots will contribute to wearing the tie rod ends sooner. > Unfortunately, after checking both the fiche and ETKA, it appears VW > never...
Re: Gas mileage problem
Historical mailing list - Richard Hotchkiss
Sun, 23 May 2004 09:20:26 -0400
...John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> > Reply-To: John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> > Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 23:31:19 -0500 > To...
Re: Working scale miniature of VW aircooled
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 29 Oct 2005 10:05:41 -0700
...The > craftsmanhip is astounding. > > Check it out for yourselves > > http://www.sherline.com/images/MMM04vw.jpg > http://www.sherline.com/Exploded.htm > > John Rodgers...
Re: tie rod ends (second request)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:50:14 -0500
If you use an accurate caliper to measure from the center of the tie rod end to a known point on each tie rod...
Re: 930 turbo tie rods on a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 18:03:29 -0600
Tony, Are you asking if the 930 turbo tie rods can be used on the Vanagon? Excellent question. Just today I was wondering what...
Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:25:12 -0700
...vary!" >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> 88 Gl Driver >>> >>> John Rodgers wrote: >>> >>> Check it out. >>>> >>>> http://mrgreenenergy.com/index.htm >>>> >>>> John Rodgers >>>> 88 GL Driver >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> -- >> Sent...
rod end play clearance specs?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Thu, 29 May 2003 07:49:34 -0700
...plastigage the rods so they don't swivel when compressing the stuff? Anyway, thanks for the help. I would have checked the archives except...
Re: If you are Doing your Headgaskets do the barrel seals too.
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:38:27 -0500
...rods off and put in new rod bearings and bolts and nuts Robert and the list while pulling the cylinders and checking the rod...
Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:06:38 -0600
Entity John Rodgers spoke thus: > Watched an Olds today go up in flames. > > Check those fuel lines!!!!! Or get a diesel.
2010 Beetle Design
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:04:55 -0600
Check it out. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/20/new-details-emerge-about-2010-vw-beetle/?icid=200100125x1215650562x1201041669 John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: Beetle Attack
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 22 Mar 1998 20:40:11 -0800
...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
Re: Changing Rods
Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 15:56:24 -0500
...still)? I think I should pull one of the rods to have it checked, > since the connected piston was chipped after slamming into an...
Re: Tie Rods
Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:26:16 -0800
...The tie rods are so reliable, that > I think I�d take good original ones over aftermarket ones many times. > Check tires for out...
Shift rod freeplay - what is it? Was: Alternatives to standard transmissions: What is possible?
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:45:18 -0700
...back in about 1,000 miles ago, but I was not aware of this shift rod freeplay and how to check it. Thanks, Luke
Re: checking castor
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 07:48:00 -0400
...the radius rods on my '91 GL, I > would like to check the castor, since it is affected by the rod > measurement. �The Bentley...
Moderator Comment Re: Jack up your Vanagon??
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 6 Oct 2009 17:09:58 -0700
...Thanks, BenT Sent from my mobile device On Oct 6, 2009, at 4:46 PM, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Check this! Principles...
Re: PS rebuildable
Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
Wed, 10 May 2000 07:38:19 +0300
>IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE INNER >TIE ROD END. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE BUS DEPOT >(IF MEMORY SERVES...
Re: Tach Signal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:52:45 -0600
...My tach has gotten to acting intermittantly, and I am going to check it's circuit for something loose. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:49:55 -0500
...A compression check is in order on this >> one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver > > >
Re: It' been quite a day.....
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:17:27 -0400
...lots to do. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver Hey keep on keepin on! I dropped my gas heater yesterday, checked brake lines to rears...
VW Bug Blast Saturday
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:46:00 -0500
...http://www.tannehill.org Check out the show: http://www.tannehill.org/events.html John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: Tach Signal
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:14:36 -0600
...0600 John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> writes: > Thanks. > > My tach has gotten to acting intermittantly, and I am going to > check ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up...
2.1: Check rods or just top end?
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:58:40 -0400
...Because of the mileage, I'm a bit concerned about the rod bearings. I have no other reason to worry about the oil pressure...
Re: redline in NJ?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 20 Dec 2005 18:15:59 -0600
...DM&FS At 11:50 AM 12/20/2005, John Rodgers wrote: >Check the Redline Web site for their list of vendors for their...
Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
...Took rocker off, removed push rod tube, push rod, and proceeded to get the lifter out to check on it, now realizing that metal...
Re: Wonky Turn Signal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 20:34:11 -0500
...I'll check it. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 9/4...
Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:28:18 -0600
...bet it would be super for checking the deep-fryer for my beer-battered halibut! :-) Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Michael Sullivan wrote...
Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:57:40 -0500
...On Dec 18, 2004, at 11:14 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Sorry I missed The Frydaye Follies, Guys, but check it out!! > > http://webpages...
Autofrost / R406A / GHG-X7 Homepage
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 07:23:45 -0500
...website. Claims direct replacement for R12. Claims EPA approved. Check the details for your own satisfaction. http://www.autofrost.com/ John Rodgers 88GL Driver
Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 02:55:14 -0600
...I'm tempted to try it >again but for my concern about rod and main bearings, and I guess rod bolts >as it's...
diesel blown head gasket
Historical mailing list - sean fleener
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 22:59:40 -0700
...head pressure checked for cracks and get the oil out of the engine coolant is caustic and eats the main and rod bearings never...