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• Re: Alignment Question
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:00:08 -0400
  ...recently replaced the tie rods on my 1984 Vanagon Westfalia >>and took it in for an alignment. When I checked the >>alignment before taking...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 May 2020 11:00:59 -0500
  ...2020 10:50 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Rodents Don't fall for one recommended deterrent, Irish Spring soap. I tried...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:09:51 -0500
  ...Check not just the connections and good lubrication, but check the bushings where the shift rod passes through the frame member. If you have...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 May 2011 21:47:54 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") |> |'74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, |> |Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR |> | |> |----- |> |No virus found in this message. |> |Checked...
• Re: Westy Wind Problems
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 16:50:40 -0800
  ...Start by checking the wear on every component in the suspension: Front: A-arm bushings, Ball joints, Tie rods, Front link rubber biscuits. Check...
• Re: Poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:15:34 -0500
  Check Coast Mountain Hightops as per my previous post. Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, John Rodgers...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 24 May 2012 16:26:59 -0400
  ...There are so >> many other engines that all have upgrades -- intake flow enhancement, >> exhaust headers, sparkin' plugs, reworked heads, super charger kits, >> lightweight rods...
• Re: For Sale: Westfalia Tent complete and in very good cond...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 06:50:12 -0600 (CST)
  ...Golden rod > and blue color. Not faded, no tears and all the zippers are fully > funtional. Asking $250 or best offer. e-mail me...
• Re: HELP - No idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:30:38 -0600
  ...John Rodgers "88GL Driver instructor wrote: > Hi All, Recently I have been having problems with my 90 vanagon idling > when cold. I must apply...
• Update: Foglight Grille
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:45:00 -0500
  ...Their engineering staff will check the items for compatibility before proceeding. Once I have the OK about the compatibility part, we can proceed with...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:40:45 -0700
  ...On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 1:37 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey John. > > Check my reply. > > The URL provided didn...
• Re: Wallaced?
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:11:51 -0500
  ...I > wouldn't want it any other way. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > John Rodgers wrote: > > I kinda like "living memory". Keeps a better...
• Re: Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:49:53 -0600
  ...I have checked the new one repeatedly and it is right dead on the money for speed, time and distance. How long this will...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 14:37:40 -0600
  ...Thanks, Dan Haydon ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 2:22...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:10:49 -0400
  ...Ryan Quoting John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@bellsouth.net>: > What year is your vehicle? > > If you are running a 2.1L WBX, then you may...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 21:30:20 -0700
  ...monte On Apr 29, 2006, at 8:42 PM, John Rodgers wrote: Check the wheel for play by jacking the vehicle up, then grabbing...
• Re: New Question - Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:52:58 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 4:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Shocking Photo
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 May 2007 06:57:41 -0500
  ...If no fire or sometimes fire - and all ignition wires and continuity has been checked and is ok, pull the injectors and see if...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 22:57:12 -0400
  ...Found split push rod tubes. Then discovered bent push rods. Next a loud tick or clatter that won't go away no matter what...
• Re: Radio stays on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:52:13 -0600
  ...checklist. Turning the radio off could be the next to last item on the list - locking the door being dead last. John Rodgers Clayartist...
• Re: Oil preasure light
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:13:28 -0400
  ...Is this a design thing on Volkswagon vans? > > Thanks, > > chris > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012...
• Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 12:20:14 EDT
  I hollowed out an old sparkplug and made a device to check the TDC mark. I found an old rod that fit snuggle in...
• Ball Joints??????
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:50:02 -0500
  ...tie rod ends, and the upper control arm bushings, and the warped rotors, and front wheel bearings. There goes a pay check. Where does...
• Re: YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 12:57:05 -0500
  ...Rodgers 88 GL Driver Christensen wrote: >I think have read DO NOT USE dot-5 brake fluid for vanagon. >causes corrosion. > >I checked my...
• Re: Rain getting in...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:43:08 -0600
  ...Anybody know how to tackle this??? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jim Heissenbuttel wrote: > Has anyone on the list ever experienced and/or...
• Re: Longer range gas tank? Source.
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:23:58 -0700
  ...YAHOO.COM> wrote: > For a larger tank or perhaps an auxiliary, check > www.overtons.com or the website for West Marine, > both > boating supply...
• Re: Dino to MT90 for Tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:15:57 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Charlie Swanson wrote: > Here's my question: > > When you switch from dino to MT90 does the old stuff > that...
• Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - Scott Quinnett
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:53:40 -0600
  Hi all, I had a van come back with both a broken shift assembly(at the floor where the rod pivots/hemisphere at the...
• Re: Syncro linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 09:06:34 -0700
  ...The > defect > occurs when the plate > to which mark refers pushes against the shift rod slightly enough to > partially disengage the gear under load...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:19:21 -0400
  ...II sensor > Place capasitor on AFM > Check O2 sensor > Re-time (x100) > > Thanks, > Tony > -- > 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" > 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" > 90 Fuji Ace
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:43:59 -0500
  I haven't checked, but they may well be out of stock - for a 14 inch rim. I would check and see if they...
• Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:25 -0700
  ...You also want to get the new tie rod ends in about the same place as the old ones so lay the new rack...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:21:26 -0400
  ...John Rodgers wrote: >> I haven't checked, but they may well be out of stock - for a 14 inch >> rim. I would check and...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 29 May 2014 20:41:10 +0000
  ...I will check this weekend! This list is awesome! Todd '88 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> To: "Rubatoguy" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:32:49 -1000
  ...On 6/10/2015 2:17 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Very good to know. Will pass that info along! > > John > On Jun 10, 2015...
• Re: Valve lifter
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 19:28:33 -0700
  ...Valve lifter Could be a broken spring/check valve, but I'd give it an hour of driving before you replace it. I've...
• Re: Engine rebuild questions, '81 Vanogon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 12 Oct 95 10:01:53 PDT
  ...Sideplay of the connecting rods can be measured and a subjective measure of journal clearance can be done <I'm thinking here that if...
• Re: Brake problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:58:33 EST
  ...5/ The brake push rod was not adjusted properly or the jam nut on the push rod clevis has become loosened with the same...
• Re: auto tranny noise
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:53:03 -0800
  On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:46:24 -0600, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > BenT, > > I have never driven an automatic tranny equiped...
• Re: Brights & lights
  Historical mailing list - J \"Westy\"
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 21:47:04 -0600
  ...But I recently had it out & checked it as all right. Of course, I will do again in the morning. Confused & delayed.... -- In "V...
• Re: 89 Vanagon Stall
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 09:49:27 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: VWoA Core policy info!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:45:47 -0400
  ...re-check with him after I had thought about this a while, I now that a few List-Members have thrown Rods out their...
• Re: checking back in...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 19:48:35 -0600
  ...Your precise clarity in discussion has been missed! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Birmingham, Al "G. Matthew Bulley" wrote: > Howdy all. > > With spring right...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not? -Long
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:37:05 -0600
  ...You might check the connector on yours and ensure a good connection, or even test the leads from the connector. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Change Power steering to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:26:56 -0400
  ...I think tie rods or maybe something a little more serious. You could check the archives or maybe someone who has done this will...
• Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:21:37 -0400
  ...Look at your wires and plugs and don't forget to check your fuel filter. Good Luck, T. On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at...
• Re: summer home
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 02:30:46 -0600
  ...And once, down the road a piece from Fairbanks, I had a beer at Skinny Dick's Halfway Inn! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Re: Rear end rattle
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:44:33 -0500
  ...John Rodgers On 10/29/2012 7:04 PM, Gene P wrote: > ... and you know how annoying and embarrassing that can be. > > 87 2WD...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:39:31 -0800
  ...I was wondering about checking valve adju. I'll try your idea first........ Neil. On 11/16/07, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote...
• Re: List Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 May 2003 06:21:07 EDT
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, j_rodgers@charter.net writes: > Frank, I may be able to do this. I will check into it. I had it...
• Re: Tires for 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2008 18:37:23 -0500
  ...John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Stephen Edwards wrote: > >> Hi Michael, >> >> Be careful with those 205/70/14's - last time I checked there was...
• Sway bar fixing. Was: A sharp metallic SNAP...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 May 97 17:37:45 EDT
  ...What is this thing called and what does it do? How about connecting rod? Connect the sway bar to the lower A-arm. >2...
• Re: The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 15:12:58 -0600
  ...One mechanic suggested that it was a bad rod. [...] : : Well, it's been about five years now, and it finally went. Instead of : a...
• Re: Overheated engine questions
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:27:36 -0700
  ...Look forward to pulling the heads, P&C's and rods, so the bearings can be checked/replaced. Keep in mind that main bearings...
• Re: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:35:36 -0500
  ...What else should I check?? > >Thanks in advance!!! >Rod Woten >Wally the '87 Westy >
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
  ...Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat >>>> To: "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> >>>> Cc: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> >>>> >>>> Crossed wires? Check...
• 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
  ...checks good and is well grounded 1 wire style all grounds at 0 ohms intake air flow meter checks good fixed 4 push rod...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 05:19:45 -0500
  ...Will check it out sometime today. On a WBX 2.1, there are ECU's from different companies, but I surmise they all perform...
• Now: GasBuddies.com - was: Gas went up $0.13 a gal overnight what's up?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 07:36:31 -0600
  ...This applies if the check is > on > their bank from one of their account holders to you, but you, the possessor > of > the check...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 11 May 2016 11:09:16 -1000
  ...ATF level checked ? has like 150,000 miles on it ? I dealt with two vanagon auto trannies in the last few years. one was...