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• Re: Local 84 automatic for $1650
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 13:39:16 -0600
  ...What kind of van is it? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver X 2 Jim Felder wrote: > I've been passing a vanagon on a...
• Question clutch and lights
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:15:36 -0700
  ...I have checked the brake fluid under the dash cover... which seems OK... what do these symptoms indicate? Also, in the past I have...
• Re: Flashing Temperature LED
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 10:35:58 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Greenamyer, William L wrote: >Something weird happened this morning on the way to work. I was on the...
• Re: newbie needs advice
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:14:16 -0600
  ...Those checks would give you pretty strong evidence that the engine is gone or not. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jeggers wrote: >I...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:00:18 -0500
  ...JOhn Rodgers Roger Van Till wrote: > I guess God's not a Presbyterian. Or he didn't like the communion > ware. ;>) > > On Jun 16...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs. 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:19:09 -0400
  ...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: "Sticking"
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 22 May 2005 12:05:58 -0400
  ...is left on. Check for a leak back there. Roger On May 20, 2005, at 6:47 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > My van - an...
• Re: Contemplating H4 headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:32:46 -0500
  ...Would you check it again > please, and see if there is an error?? > > TIA, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Don in North Carolina wrote...
• Re: Fog Light Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:41:38 -0700
  ...Thanks, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver --------------------------------- Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
• Re: 2.l idle issues continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:22:19 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Vanagon man wrote: > Volks, > > The saga continues. > > tested coolant tempII sensor, and it is in line. > replaced oxygen sensor...
• Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:19:20 -0400
  ...I have tried the extension rods from my socket set, but they put the ratchet in an almost unworkable position. I have checked archives...
• Ratio Rockers & Oil Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 14:04:48 -0700
  ...I shimmed the rockers per FGA instructions, and used custom cut push rods. The geometry seemed to be what it should be. It was...
• Re: Aluminum Brighteners
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 08:04:01 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Stan Wilder wrote: > Anybody have any good experiences with aluminum brighteners ? > I need to clean some Aluminum wheels but...
• Re: FW: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 19:48:32 -0600
  ...Good Luck!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• RE- Sirius Radio -- can someone answer a few ?'s
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 20:38:17 -0400
  Be sure to check out the comedy stream. Uncensored Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Lenny Bruce, Chris Rock, Redd Foxx, Robin Williams, Bob Newhart, Sam...
• Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 19 May 2011 17:45:25 -0400
  ...15:56 John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> napisał(a): > It appears my 88 GL has developed a head leak. > > I went to the VA...
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:09:06 -0800
  ...Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Google for "mattress topper foam" or "foam mattress topper" - you will > get a ton of links. Also check at...
• Re: engine for 73 bus.
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 16:26:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If you use the FI you will have to install the brain and lots of other crap and possibly have smog check problems (oh...
• Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:48:46 -0700
  ...Should be able to check without >dropping the trans > by removing the slave cylinder from the mount, then moving the shaft by > hand to...
• Re: where to advertise westy for sale added link
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:24:24 -0800
  ...I'll be inspecting rod bearings, plastiguaging new ones to check the oil clearance, and put in new rod bolts or nuts as required...
• Re: Engine rebuilding resources
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:22:26 -0500
  I used a threaded rod to pull the wristpins too. Only I used a deep socket that was small enough to fit through the...
• Re: The Half Lilley?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:22:38 EDT
  ...Cromoly push rods Cut to fit. Match stock push rod length. Match port the intake runners to the intake port. Check exhaust that all...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:03:20 -1000
  ...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: Coolant light 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Dec 2016 19:54:00 -0800
  ...Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Driving down the road, all needles where they should be, red coolant light > comes on. Stop the car, check...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:01:24 -0700
  ...Are the return springs on correctly? Is the adjusting/push rod installed correctly? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:22:53 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver roger sisler wrote: > And I did set sail for the archives,looking for the burried treasure that would...
• Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:10:59 -0400
  ...My rack came with new tie rods and tie rod ends ... which is good in that I would've been replacing them had they...
• Re: gimmie some opinions
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 24 Oct 1994 21:57:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Also check the rubber bits. Brake lines; CV joint, ball joint, and tie rod end boots; the foam seals in the front end air...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:45:00 -0230
  ...The rod is attached to the pedal. The pedal is no longer attached to the floor (or whatever it was attached to) at the...
• WasRe: [SPAM] Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer Now Corvair Jugs!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:16:46 -0500
  ...he said, don't look >like an engine does it..? He then showed me a rod, wrist pin and rod cap of >both the...
• Re: Same old Issue - RPM hunting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:56:29 -0400
  John, have you checked the adjustment of your throttle position switch? Nine times out of ten that is the problem with poor idling. Here...
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:00:48 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Al and Sue Brase wrote: > I had a new (U.S. made) glass put in my 82 about 8...
• Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:13:57 -0500
  ...Yes, rod through the case is acceptable. Warranty is 12 months unlimited mileage. Typical parts are new case, reworked crank, rods, new pitons cylinders...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 21:11:42 -0500
  The curtain does not use a rod, it just snaps into above the "A"-pillars and then just behind the front side windows at...
• Radio fun...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:13:09 -0400
  ...Double check my wiring. All fine...Double check the adapter wiring to factory connector....all fine...except. The factory wiring had no ACC wire...
• Re: Ben Pon's Mother Goose /f
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 17 May 1996 19:14:48 -0700
  ...they brake they didn't check, and now the ghia's a wreck Hickory Dickory Doc A rod is starting to knock; Green light...
• Re: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:06:41 -0400
  ...Then when you push down the shift to go into reverse, you > are bypassing those guides. > The next problem is often the rod that...
• Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:35:23 -0700
  ...I've checked the archives > about this issue, but now it's time to ask the masters... > > The patient is an '89 Westfalia, 205k...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 May 2013 17:32:33 -0400
  ...I also usually pull the cylinders to check the rings and replace the gaskets under the cylinders. This also allows checking the rods for...
• mysetry engine
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 21:31:26 -0800
  ...them, also check out other rebuilders, ask what they include. Read some of the Boston Bob articles on rebuilding heads, rods and so forth...
• Re: Shipping a transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:46:10 -0700
  ...polytek.com/ > and check out what they might have from you. > > Good luck. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL driver > > John Rodgers wrote: > > > Daryl, > > > > I...
• Re: Cooling fan issues
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:02:36 -0400
  ...check your grounds at the star found cluster f*** Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2016, at 1:19 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113...
• Re: Rear Hatch Material
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 May 2005 09:04:36 -0500
  ...21/ea. > Haven't checked lately so don't know current pricing, but check them > out. Worth having. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL driver > > Barry...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 May 2007 to 6 May 2007 - Special issue (#2007-466)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 6 May 2007 10:20:46 -0700
  ...The 2.1L's are also notorious for distorting the crank end rod bearing journals (they go oval). If these weren't checked, and...
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 15:46:50 +0000
  ...Then you want to adjust the brake cables to just touch the ad= juster rod. Check that both sides are the same. Again this...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:42:30 -0500
  ...Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver robert shawn feller wrote: > I can notice a very slight play/clunk when I wiggle either front...
• Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:50:06 -0500
  Hello Fellow Volks Folks, I just received a phone call from a fellow LiMBO member Rodney Berger with a question. He has limited internet...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:30:24 -0800
  ...When I look at mine from the side, I can still > see the end of the front rod in the slit in the back...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:14:39 -0700
  John, So how does the MT90 look after 2 years? I was surprised how dark rust coloured mine was when I last checked, and...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
  ...Inspect (power steering) fluid level, belt, leaks, line > condition, rack bushings, u-joint, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, > operation. (manual) rack bushings, tie rods...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:09:07 -0500
  Have you checked the engine rpm with the engine warm and the idle stabilizer valve disconnected? To get a grip on this common problem...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:58:01 -0700
  Have you checked the connections on the ground star under the left side of the dash? I'd start there...but at the same...
• Re: Steering work advice?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 10:26:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is there > an easy way to remove the ball joints from the tie rods? Any advice > concerning these procedures would be greatly appreciated. I...
• Lemon List
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 21:13:32 -0600
  Have found a Web site that provides a background check on your vehicle. All you do is type in your VIN and zip code...
• Re: Red hot cat. converter
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:29:44 -0500
  ...or more dead cylinders start with a compression check could also be hung up push rods or fouled oxy sensor ? how old is the...
• Re: Uncajoel I hope you're OK.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:20:15 -0500
  ...I may drive over and check on him this afternoon- 4 pm CST. He's about 45-50 minutes from me. John John Rodgers...
• Re: clutch m/s removal
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:19:02 -0500
  ...The rod that links the clutch pedal to the master cylinder will stay attached to the clutch pedal. If you can get up in...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 16:46:33 EDT
  In a message dated 10/11/2004 9:58:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time, wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > > John Rodgers > Hi Folks, > I...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:48:27 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: VW Part Nos. 255-941-105 255-941-106 Euro-spec Headlights - I just checked with Camelback VW...
• Re: fuel tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 02:15:58 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 1:54 AM To: vanagon@GERRY...