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• Re: Help with wet weather cut out problem
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Mon, 10 May 2004 08:31:30 -0500
  Dave, Check the wires leading to your oxygen sensor. Ours kept getting wet and shorting out during a trip to the Black Hills. I...
• Re: Used Shifter out there?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 14 May 2004 06:43:12 EDT
  ...If anyone has a used shifter rod they'd like to sell or swap for something, p mail me and we'll talk. Max...
• Re: Testing for power draw on battery?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 08:24:12 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Brian Wasson wrote: > Hi all, > > I've noticed that while my van sits unused something is drawing my > battery...
• Re: Broken H4 E-code headlight - Arrrrgh!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:31:08 -0500
  ...Last I checked they were about $125/130. You need the part numbers though. Maybe someone on the list has them. Otherwise blow warm...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:39:09 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Birmingham, Alabama, USA Morrison, Peter wrote: >'Morning all, from a new chum from the other side of the pond...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:10:28 +0000
  ...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: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:09:44 -0600
  ...think of 1 thing to check...ign switch alistair On 25-Feb-11, at 9:28 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Driving along the highway...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:38:44 -0400
  ...Yrs, d On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 6:19 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > It's weird. It's worked just...
• Re: WBX 2.1L Engine Case - Reman
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 20:34:45 -0400
  ...The other notable things I've seen with the Factory rebuilds are 1.9 and 2.1 rods mixed on the same crank and...
• Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 May 2011 13:28:53 -0700
  ...and likes waterboxer vangons too, for something to work on. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 08:25:08 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <jhrodgers@charter.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 12:11 PM Subject...
• Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 08:49:12 -0700
  ...Symptoms - Manual Tranny > Start with checking the shifter and ball socket assembly. The shifter > falling will cause those symptoms. > > For the leak, clean things...
• Re: '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:31:12 +0000
  ...Jim On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 7:21 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > With the summer heat coming on, I'm...
• Re: Van Insurance.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:17:44 -0400
  ...The adjuster said the > damage is X amount, and "I'll cut you a check now." I said, "No, I'll take > it to...
• Fridge maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:09:49 -0800
  ...I checked this seal by putting a cork in one of the tubes and blowing into the other, and it appears to be tight...
• Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:46:45 -0800
  ...I checked my motor mounts and they seem to be OK and now after my oil pump and front crank seal replacement the engine...
• Re: Friday: NVC: and you thought a vanagon is slow (in German)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:47:21 -0400
  ...www1.wdr.de/themen/panorama/treckertour100.html* >> * >> * >> *and check the specification on slide 3: * >> *(John Rodgers will appreciate this -:) (...."*virtues of a single >> engine...
• Re: It definate....the EuroVan returns
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 08:42:43 -0800
  ...it rode a lot more lot a car, which neither my wife or i liked, but the overall drive was much better. BUT, i...
• Hidden rusting problem in your suspension
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 23:04:22 EDT
  ...You can remove the outside nut and check for rust and put the nut back on and not affect the alignment. If you turn...
• Re: Need some advice on how to work with 2nd gear brake band
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:34:34 EST
  ...Do plan on replacing all of those seals on the piston and check the piston where the rod pushes on it for cracks in...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:56:29 -0400
  ...The v8 has them on an angle so the air bound lifter quickly bleeds the air out the top threw the push rod feed...
• Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 07:24:06 -0400
  ...When I lift the front off the ground I have NO play in any suspension component or the tie rods. The only play is...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:50:58 -0800
  ...think of 1 thing to check...ign switch alistair On 25-Feb-11, at 9:28 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Driving along the highway...
• Rebuild is done, Van is running, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:02:06 -0500
  ...On my way home from Virginia Beach, I threw a rod and blew a hole in my block (possible because I had a head...
• Re: Vanagon Tow Behinds Build your own Tear Drop Trailer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:14:32 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 Doug F wrote: >I ran across this web-site that shows you how to build your own tear...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:06:52 -0500
  ...255-941-105 255-941-106 Euro-spec Headlights - I just checked with Camelback VW/Suburu in Phoenix (800-876-5199) and these are...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:52:35 -0700
  I would undo both tie rod ends, and then turn the steering.. van jacked up, wheels off of course, and see if you feel...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:51:34 -0800
  ...A top-line shop did my alignments and checks every time I bought new tires. The front end is so light it can last...
• My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:03:00 -0500
  ...Swap dead injectors for working ones, install new ignition harness, fresh fuel in tank, checked coolant level, check oil - started it up and it...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 23:06:28 -0500
  Thanks, I'll check them out. On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 10:53 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > If the Nipple that...
• Re: AFM resistance test, was unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 21:50:41 -0800
  ...John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@bellsouth.net> >To: Jeff Hartman <jeffhartman11@HOTMAIL.COM> >CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: AFM resistance test, was unstable...
• Re: AC condensate drainage trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 18:51:47 -0400
  ...There are check valves on the bottom that often get clogged. Resist the temptation to just remove them. They are needed to prevent air...
• Re: Steering Wheel Grinding
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Nov 2022 17:12:13 -0500
  ...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: New Tires at Last
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:37:03 -0500
  ...I had checked the local "Official" General tire dealer and they wanted $105 each mounted, balances and installed - total $420. The Tire Rack price...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:02:32 -0800
  ...Do you also check warning light function ? I occasionally see vans with oil lights not working, and the people have no idea as they...
• Re: Syncro linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:43:08 -0400
  ...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: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 13:31:59 -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: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:26:55 -0700
  ...Make sure he updates the rod bolts and even get rebuilt rods, they are the weak point inside the motor. Van Cafe has them...
• Re: Beetle Clutch-NVC-Need a part rec
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:36 -0600
  ...Will check the dhift rod coupler to see if it is binding, but feel the time is right to replace clutch. Michael in San...
• Re: '87 2.1 Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:09:10 -0600
  ...Next check the Temp II sensor. John Rodgers 88 GL driver Tom Salicos wrote: >My daughters' van has an intermittant starting problem. It will...
• Re: 4 speed transmition stuck in fourth- UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:22:23 +0000
  ...The > external shift rod seems to work fine but the transmission remains in 4 th > gear. The only way to move the van is...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...Two people are required to do all checks. Please refer to the FI manual itself for additional instructions. Idle Stabilization - Checking the basic system...
• Re: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:09:18 -0700
  On 11/29/04 3:07 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > CV's on their way out will usually make a clicking...
• Diagnostics needed 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:50:26 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> > Subject: Re: Subie engine prices > > Ben, > > Thanks for the link. I will check it out! > > John > > > Benny boy wrote...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:01:46 -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: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:56:36 -0400
  ...856-327-2242 On 10/18/2010 11:30 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > OK, so this raises a question. Can a three prong switch...
• Need some help Eurovan MV
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Mon, 9 Oct 1995 19:27:04 -0400
  ...Does anybody know what this could be? I checked the CV Boots there intact and I'm not getting any clicking noises. Also, while...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:51:32 -0800
  ...You can even go a step further , still without splitting the caes .......check oil clearance at the rod bearings with new rod bearings ( with...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:58:09 -0600
  ...John Rodgers [mailto:inua@charter.net] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 10:38 PM To: Tom Hargrave Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re...
• Re: Clakity-Clack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:20:23 -0500
  ...Thanks! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dana Morphew wrote: > A technical bit follows: Most oil filters have two valves. One of > them, the non...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 20:03:25 -0600
  That's Quite Bazaar ~ On 9 Jul , 2016, at 3:22 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > The problem I was having was that box would...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:54:08 -0600
  ...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: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:09:58 -0500
  ...Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Whine, groan, whatever one wants to call it. I have had numerous > people - including a professional mechanic - check this...
• Re: Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:51:46 -0700
  ...s). > > > >On 25 Sep 2005 at 10:04, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > > > > > > > >>Check the CV mount bolts for security. It any of...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:51:56 +0000
  ...Is there a way to check them other than the wheel 'wiggle/twist' test? Would bad balljoints/rod ends cause a rough ride? Brett
• Re: Coleman Fuel For You CamperHeads
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 12:38:19 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:30 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Engine Bay Electrical Fire
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:19:57 -0700
  ...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: AC condensate drainage trouble
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:58:15 -0400
  ...I > removed the "D" pillar covers thinking I could check drainage hoses, but > the water is coming some where under the evaporator and l...
• 1st gear popping out/jamming
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 00:41:30 CST
  ...if you have the bentley book, check out page 34.5 (july 15, 1991 edition) ... it talks about adjusting the shift rods properly and...
• Re: Oil coolers?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 04:40:04 -0500
  Harrison's are supposed to be the best Check the how to hot rod VW's book. I took a Harrison A/C epavorator...