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• A/C Duct Re-call Campaign
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 16:02:57 -0500
  ...John Rodgers, 88GL Driver
• Re: Main bearings for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 14:01:05 -0500
  ...775 mm > 2) 54.972 mm > 3) not checked yet > 4) 40.005 mm > > My rod journals all measure right about 54.991mm. > > Any...
• Re: new slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 08:09:29 -0600
  ...That might not resolve the issue with your tranny, but it is the cheapest check that I know of. If after a tranny oil...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:23:11 -0700
  ...how �it's done. > Check it out!! > > http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81 > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > -- Neil...
• Re: engine knock
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 May 2001 20:36:43 -0500
  ...As for a knocking sound.....you really should have an experienced mechanic check it out. Good Luck John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Sonia Johnson...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 21:31:07 -0400
  ...check out your system. Of course, one other possibility is that both of your batteries are shot. Chuck '83 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Rodney...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:49:01 -0400
  ...Sounds like 1 or 2 valves are stuck open. > If any of the push rods are loose they need to be pulled and checked...
• Re: RECOMMENDATION
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 20 May 2000 08:38:40 EDT
  ...Have your rods rebuilt-grind some off the end cap and rebore the rods big end to true it up, plus balancing and making...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0400
  ...You just point it at the ball joint or tie rod end and within a few seconds, it is apart with no effort. You...
• AC Servicing
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 16:16:50 -0500
  ...But this makes the case for checking the Shraeder valve as the first items on the maintenance checklist. Of course that can be done...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 07:52:43 -0700
  ...On 10/06/2011 07:12 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Have you looked into having a local starter rebuild? I did that with > mine...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:37:52 -0800
  Neil, I had what sounds like a similar noise on my 89 Westy...checked all bushings and ball joints and no problems found. Traced...
• Re: 2200cc liners
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:52:53 -0700
  ...Here it is again. > > > > David > > > Cranks rods etc. are the same. IIRC parts are made in Taiwan. Wholesale > vendor is in Sunset District of...
• Battery dead fast - starte deader
  Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
  Fri, 1 May 1998 14:59:48 -0400
  ...and checked a lot of other stuff while I had it up on jacks. One thing I did do was grease the rod that...
• Re: dealer Recalls for fuel line
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:00:20 -0500
  ...Jeff > > > I second that!! I took my 88 GL over to the local VW Dealer to have the AC recall checked out and they...
• Re: Wallaced?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:19:28 -0800
  ...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: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:22:52 -0400
  ...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: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:10:42 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Rodgers > Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:29 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• It is NOT the shocks (Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:32:03 -0400
  I know shocks are what it sounds like, but I've checked the shock bolts and they are all tight. also, the noise is...
• Re: NVC - List Members - Homebuilt XGA Projector with 6 foot display screen - $300
  Historical mailing list - Dan Blank
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 13:04:17 -0500
  ...You can check out the un-protected "project gallery" forum without purchasing to take a look at what some of the members have been...
• Re: Starter Sometimes Doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:34:45 -0500
  ...I would start by checking the voltage at the push-on terminal on the solenoid when the key is in the start position and...
• Re: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:20:54 -0500
  ...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: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 17:01:00 +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 Brake Pad Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:33:23 +1100
  John, Also check the thickness of the rotors as I have experienced with the newer VWs (and other vehicles too no doubt), the rotors...
• Re: speaking of clutch slave failure- thanks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:36:56 -0700
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver -------------- Clip --------------------- That's a good start on the preventive maintenance routine but you should include. 1) New front main...
• top cylinder engine cleaner from Honda and vehicle destroying critters
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 20:13:58 EST
  I'll have to double check on the exact name at work tomorrow (I work at a Honda dealership) and will post it on...
• Re: Are these bearings still usable??
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:27:50 -0400
  ...Having said all that, it's much easier to change rod bearings in an I4 than WBX. If you can get new bearings for...
• Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:18 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John P. Stoneback wrote: >I plan to service my cv joints in the near future. Have members >had success...
• Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:30 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John P. Stoneback wrote: >I plan to service my cv joints in the near future. Have members >had success...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:23:08 -0500
  ...On water boxers common valve train issues are the push rods not being seated in the lifters and my favorite the clip communing out...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:02 -0400
  ...check for sign of leak on the valve stems. Mine had no >leak > > >> > for > > >> > 3 minutes and possibly longer than that. > > >> > > >> > > >> Removing the rods...
• Re: Engine pull on scale of 1 to 10
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:23:57 -0700
  ...About an hour into our trip back, my buddies '84 Vanagon developed a bad rod knock. So, while parked next to Pemex station in...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 7 Sep 2016 09:16:44 -0400
  ...On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 10:44 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > I want to check that the clutch does in...
• Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:29:36 -0600
  ...Before you start doing all kinds of other checking, first be sure your idle speed is correct with the engine warm and the ISV...
• Re: Smoker's Car: Fix using Ozone
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:10:49 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of John Rodgers > Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 4:39 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: My Vanagon and MASSIVE weather system in Alabama tonight
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:25:11 -0400
  ...John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tue, Mar 20, 2018 5:01 pm Subject: Re: My Vanagon and...
• Texaco Fast Lube Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:16:51 -0600
  ...I want all the fluids checked, and an oil change, new filter, and tranny checked and lube added as necessary. All seemed to go...
• Re: 1.9L Woes....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:31:06 -0700
  ...Check the August archives for "how to throw a rod" for my sad tale regarding oil lights, oil pressure, and rods. Cheapest fix: install...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:41:29 -0700
  ...van? alistair On 7-Apr-11, at 12:31 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Triple Argh!!! > > Just installed new ignition switch and new horn contact...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:45:36 -0800
  ...Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2015, at 11:44 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Oil is Kendall GT-1 20W50...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:26:30 -0500
  Or, one could acquire a geared, chain drive Sweeney Wrench which would guarantee torque values would be reached.! John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88...
• Re: '90 Engine rebuild info
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 23:12:41 -0700
  ...THE SHOP UNFORTUNATELY PUT TWO CONNECTING RODS IN UPSIDE DOWN. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE ENGINE WAS JUST SHORT OF GARBAGE IN A SHORT 20...
• Re: michelin discontinues xl
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:52:14 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver brian Honan wrote: > The word on tires on the list was always Michelin, I am about to > invest...
• Re: Cold Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 22:59:14 -0500
  ...After that...it's check the circuits and connections down the line. No easy task. I will say that rebuilts sometimes don't last...
• Re: head work
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 19:46:32 -0600
  ...On Vanagons you can replace the heads and replace the rod bearings with the engine in the van. Oh! My aching back! I've...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Thu, 25 May 2017 16:19:49 -0400
  ...Lucky you're okay! So maybe it could just be bolts? I need to get underneath and check it out. Thanks for that. On...
• 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
  ...ll haqve to check. #6) I just busted the cylinder glaze and installed new rings when I inspected the rod bearings. Everything OK. #7...
• Re: Engine hunting - Temp sensor suspected
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:14:39 -0700
  ...need to check for air leaks too. 'mostly' they're pretty good about that. , but on one vanagon I found about 7 tiny air...
• re: Re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 95 10:21:02 PST
  ...I'll have a chance to really check it out this weekend. I'll post to the list. Steve jlfoster@siu.edu (John Foster...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:39:23 -0400
  ...COUNTER-WEIGHTED 78.65mm STROKE CRANKSAFT (EXCHANGE), RECONDITIONED ROD SET (EXCHANGE), RODS MOUNTED ON CRANK WITH NEW BEARINGS, 4 NEW 96.5mm PISTONS WITH...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:51:26 -0500
  A word of caution---- I cannot agree or disagree with this statement.about an erroneous note, I haven't actually tried to check it...
• Clutch Pedal Repair
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:54:06 EDT
  ...I checked the adjustment of the mechanism under the dash. I was never able to get the clearance between the push rod and the...
• Re: Bummed and need advise about my 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 12:08:07 EDT
  ...Is one threaded way different than the others? You did not center the push rod in the lifter, instead it is cocked on the...
• Re: Just back from the mechanic, HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 9 May 2000 10:14:39 -0700
  ...a rod knock upon initial start up. Possable failure in 0 hours running is the other side of your coin. If you check the...
• Alignment Question
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:34:39 -0400
  Hi Everyone, I recently replaced the tie rods on my 1984 Vanagon Westfalia and took it in for an alignment. When I checked the...
• Re: vintage pinstripe source? Re: VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - RESUMES NOW
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 20:41:17 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chris Renz wrote: > http://www.roadhaus.com/images/Calendar/Submissions/VW%20Trucks/images/053.jpg > > > man, where can...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 11 May 2007 22:36:42 -0700
  ...Pulled on wheels, checked tie rods, wheel bearings, etc etc. Nothing seems to be > worn, loose, wrong. And yet, when it gets gusty, the...
• Re: Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:47:10 -0400
  ...Was the suspension properly inspected for loose/worn components and properly aligned? In particular, the front radius rod bushings need to be checked carefully...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 18:26:17 -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: Danger of too much Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:59:38 -0400
  ...As an example many water boxer oil pressure problems and thrown rods are the result of over filling. With most things oil filled you...