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• Won't Start after Heads Back On!
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:16:43 -0800
  ...Did manage to put one of the push rod tubes on backwards; replaced it with one of the expanding kind. Only problem is that...
• For sale: 1985 GL Weekender, 1983 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:31:22 -0700
  ...water pump\ New camshaft Rods resized and checked for cracks and new small end bushings installed Flywheel resurfaced Crankshaft checked and polished Assembled using...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:47:39 -0700
  ...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: Running Hot ?? - Cools off with heater valve open??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:38:20 -0500
  ...If not, then checking elsewhere will be in order. But checking the thermostat is the first order of business. Before pulling the thermostat, you...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:12:24 -0400
  ...At least check them for slop. TEMiller Kurt Camealy wrote: >I have had a vibration at 70 that won't seem to go away...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:12:39 -0400
  ...At least check them for slop. TEMiller Kurt Camealy wrote: >I have had a vibration at 70 that won't seem to go away...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:01:34 -0600
  ...I assumed that it was just > > the strut rods "finding their place" with the new bushings. > > > > Today, while everything was quiet for the most...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:44:42 -0500
  ...John On Mar 22, 2017 19:30, "Jason" <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote: > Unplug the ECU in the offending van and check all the pins...
• Re: Houston, we have a problem.......!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:43:10 -0700
  ...On Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 2:39 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Engine dies when trying to acclerate. > > Volks, ever since...
• Re: Seat Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:27:15 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Tromper wrote: > Hi Folks, > I just got quoted $650 for a complete rebuild of my drivers side vanagon seat...
• Re: Resurrecting an 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:50:01 -0600
  ...It snapped like a >> glass rod. That hose is a very small diameter - like a quarter inch or >> so - and it was so brittle...
• Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:24:31 -0700
  ...Steven 91 Westy On Sun, Sep 19, 2021, 3:34 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Pulled my van in for some servicing...
• Re: raw fuel smell at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:32:14 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Brian T. wrote: > Hi All, > > I have a raw fuel smell in the morning when I'm > warming up...
• Re: Grinding While cornering, now cv joints,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 07:50:01 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Kevin wrote: >Hi Everyone, >Well I'm still haveing the grinding on right handed curves problem but I...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:36:51 -0500
  ...previous owner) > Check if cigarette lighter outlet loose. > If you see evidence of rodent ingress, check the wires for any rodent > damage. > I doubt...
• Re: engine for 73 bus.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 95 8:22:52 MDT
  ...Core costs on the 2.0L rods were US$100 a piece with some stories about rebuilders not accepting your old units as core...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:45:59 -0600
  Sounds as if Your Modified ECU May Have A Bug In It ~ On 22 Mar , 2017, at 11:56 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > No...
• RE: handling on pre '68
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  10 May 1995 07:57:09 -0800
  ...First check / replace your tie rod ends, there are six of these on the bus and any one of them can cause havoc with...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:04:39 -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...
• 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:21:48 -0400
  ...Replace temp II sensor Place capasitor on AFM Check O2 sensor Re-time (x100) Thanks, Tony -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" 90...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:07:47 -0500
  ...I removed the passenger side head with engine in the van, cleaned it up, checked it for leaking using Scott's recommendation to check...
• Re: Camp lights alternative
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:42:05 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 11:53 AM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Rough Idle on cold start, Oil Smells like Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:52:01 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver KENWILFY@aol.com wrote: > You can easily test this by cranking the motor (unhook and ground coil > wire) > with...
• Re: 87 Vanagon problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 12:45:45 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:12:30 -0500
  ...If in fact the ECU does get hot ---- I have never checked mine that way - it is not reasonable to mount a fan on...
• Hard thunk at startup
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:25:13 -0700
  ...I recently replaced the muffler & cat but I double checked all the hardware and everything is tight. Of course it doesn't make a...
• Re: Manual tranny shift
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 03:25:20 -0600
  ...And, you are right, the rods were checked and rebuilt rods. But essentially, every thing that could be new, was. And what couldnt be...
• Big Engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 14:27:57 PST
  ...push-rods w/ Manley guide plates > > Block (machining by Kaeding Racing) > > o Balanced crank/piston/rod/flexplate assemblies > o Crank and rod machining by...
• Re: The Coming Revolution!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 18:46:23 -0500
  ...No longer can you just hang it in there. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:11:22 -0800
  ...with the new Gene >Berg kit and the shift rod angled a bit towards me I don't seem to need it ... peace bob...
• Re: Water Pump Project - Again
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:24:31 -0700
  ...Pat Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2015, at 4:27 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > 'K. Got that one now...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - engine work
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 15:24:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Next, I checked the rod bearing clearances and side clearances. The side clearance was supposed to be .004 - .016 with a wear limit of...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:28:36 -0400
  ...If any of the push rods are loose they need to be pulled and checked for bending. Yes, it happens. Any chance you got...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:49:05 -0500
  I had a similar problem and fixed it out by rotating the spline in the shift rod. There's a throw measurement in Bentley...
• Re: EXPERTISE NEEDED! oil pressure woes con't. part 4
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:18:15 -0800
  ...So if I just need bearings on the crank what do I need to purchase? just bearings and rods? What about main bearings? What...
• Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update =)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:21:49 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Erin Randolph wrote: >Hello list. > > I am happy to update that i have found most of the >poor...
• Re: can I fix my power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:29:39 -0700
  ...10) Important -- with rack on the floor I counted the exposed threads between the tie rod end ball joint and tie rod on each...
• Re: Question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:07:29 -0700
  John, Are you checking your email via a smartphone or some other email program? I noticed something peculiar happening as well. Then I realized...
• Re: Pushrod tube cracked HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 8 May 2009 18:57:06 -0400
  Check here. <http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=025109337> or here: <http://www.oeveedub.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=oe...
• Re: Cleaning fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:29:05 -0500
  ...pressure check, flow rate, spray pattern, timing, etc. Can't do that except on a properly set up test bench. regards, John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Silly Question, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:14:49 -0700
  ...time. > >> > >> I'll check Into the condition of rack, and go from there. Parts pricing > is > >> significant for just tie rod vs. Steering rack...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:30:30 -0700
  ...like say, check trans oil level ..... not wise to go years without checking that. or ... pulling out the magnetic drain plug ( manual trans ) and...
• What about us?: H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:29:21 -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: Arrrgh! Sliding door won't open!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:19:27 -0700
  ...and you'll have to remove the door panel and check that rod to the rear. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Funny clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 22:46:11 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 5:17 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: noise from transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 10:23:17 -0600
  William, before doing anything else, check to see that the bolts holding the CV's in place are still at specified torque. If any...
• Re: Steering Wheel Grinding
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 2 Nov 2022 22:18:39 +0000
  ...N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> Check the spare tire to see if it rubs on the steering rod down there... > >> Mine does... > >> > >>> On Wed...
• Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 15:51:28 -0700
  ...check oil pump, pull head to check oil passage.. tried everything.. finally somehow figured to check the oil clearance at the cam bearings. Oil...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 10:15:35 -0600
  ...But it works. >>>> >>>>Regards, >>>> >>>>John Rodgers >>>>88 GL Driver >>>> >>>> >>>>-- >>>>No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>>>Version: 7.1...
• Re: WBX into Thing and VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill James
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:47:52 -0500
  ...84 Westy > > > > >Check out that Eaton Blower applied to the ol' > Wasserboxer!!! > > > >Sure wish I could read German!!! > > > >Cool Site!! > > > >John Rodgers > >"88GL Driver...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - Motlagh, John N [GMG]
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:41:48 -0500
  ...John Rodgers [mailto:j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 3:22 PM To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: 91 GL...
• Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 May 2011 16:11:37 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 5/19/2011 3:28 PM...
• FW: Strange ticking -'88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:25:35 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 6:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Changing the Cutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:48:08 -0600
  ...An ego check, a quick trip and $30 to O'Reilly's for a vacuum-pump, and I had the system bled in less...
• Big Emblem Grill, Round Headlights
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 15:25:12 +0000
  ...The little old lady who owned it before him never changed the oil, threw a rod, and sold it to him for a grand...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:26:56 -0800
  ...That's to check the actual oil > pressure with an oil pressure gauge. You would read that at the sender > that's on the...
• Re: Anybody know about this ebay merchant in Germany?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:06:23 -0600
  I didn't check E-bay, but this sounds like the same guy I bought my SA Grille and Lighting system from - on E...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Shift Linkage Problem...
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 4 May 2000 05:22:08 -0000
  ...rod described in the Haynes manual to make sure the relationship between the shift rod and the 'balls' is correct. This I would check...
• Re: Odometer fixed, thanks to the list
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 20 May 2001 11:14:52 -0500
  ...The rod that holds the odometer numbers had slipped outboard over time, allowing the gear on the end to disengage from the worm gear...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:34:56 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of John Rodgers > Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 12:11 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...