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• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:21:58 -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: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 May 2014 08:20:23 -0400
  Start by checking the torque on the head nuts. Be careful. If you find one that doesn't tighten or twists excessively the stud...
• Re: Repost: Research done, now your opinion...
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 15:44:31 -0500
  ...Did a new gaskets go on the case side ot the cylinders, or did they "look good"? How were the rods? You have to...
• Re: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:34:00 -0700
  ...etc here >> >> https://shufti.blog/2012/02/01/vanagon-front-door-check-strap/ > >>> On Sep 17, 2017, at 8:06 AM, Richard A Jones...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:32:11 -0500
  Also check the plastic ball inside the shifter cup at the gearbox. They can crack causing sloppy shifting and eventually lost 1-2 gears...
• Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:01:28 -0800
  ...I'll bet Daryl knows a lot about these guys, and John Walker's shop is just down the street, so I'll check...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:00:03 -0500
  Check Lowe's. a previouos post that I cannot loacte from last year showed a sale on Snake ligts with LED for thte van...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:27:27 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:57 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Oil ring question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 21:23:04 -0600
  ...Mistakes have be made, and rings that have not been checked exposed you to unforeseen disasters. Good Luck. John Rodgers, 88 GL Driver Karl...
• Re: Front cot
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 15:16:30 -0700
  ...Front cot Dave, check Busdepot http://www.busdepot.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=child+cot&dir=desc&order=default_sort_order Maybe that gives you...
• Re: Wiring questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:51:06 -0400
  ...I have the straight connector witht he rubber boot already on the sensor by the push rod tubes but I am not sure where...
• [NVC] Turtles on the Beach - Gulf of Mexico - Alabama
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:11:31 -0500
  ...to go to sleep at my computer. Check this out. Very much worth viewing. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Subject: Turtles at Gulf Shores...
• Re: front heater fan not working
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 09:58:09 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Clarence J Falarski wrote: > Good morning all. > > !990 Multi front heater fan would work at it's own convenience...
• Idle too High on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 21:51:05 -0400
  ...rod? What about the Idle speed control valve? It seems to vibrate like the book said? ~~~~~Scan from manual below~~~~~~ Throttle Valve Switch-checking...
• Re: 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:58:05 -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: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 21:33:21 -0700
  Talk about galvanized by your work! What did the pottery look like? Mike On 6/15/06 9:01 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:55:03 -0400
  ...Or he didn't like the communion ware. ;>) On Jun 16, 2006, at 12:01 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Monday, June 12, 2006; 2...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 16:18:50 -0800
  ...if you put each push rod right back where it was....the rocker arm screw adjustment could be all right. You 'can' never check...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:27:53 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 5/6/2011 7:00 PM...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:41:35 -0700
  ...I may check it out. It needs a new engine. We'll see...... Neil. On 9/28/07, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote...
• Re: Arrrgh! Sliding door won't open!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:48:56 -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: Black smoke running rich
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 12 May 2021 21:02:03 -0700
  I don’t know that this would cause the problem, but it is one thing to check and a reminder anyway. Air intake snorkel...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:15:42 -0800
  ...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: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 05:16:58 -0700
  ...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: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:10:06 -1000
  ...check out Van Cafe's OP guage kit.. ..I think they have one. scott On 10/16/2015 6:30 AM, John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:33:31 -0600
  ...Also check at your local library for the Thomas Register - it covers like 67,000 manufacturers in the US - maybe more. Find a manufacturer...
• Re: where did reverse go?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 16:26:57 ADT
  ...Crawl under and check it out. If it wasn't bad before, take heart, it's probably just (hah 'just' he says) a linkage...
• Re: Connecting rod questions
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:55:42 -0600
  ...You will find >> five different specifications for some things if you check five >> different manuals. > > How well I know!!! I've got the Clymer...
• Re: Friday - Johnny Law - Customs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:45:27 -0700
  ...New! With 25% fewer spun rod bearings! Vancouver, BC __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out! http://promotions.yahoo...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 May 2005 04:14:41 -0500
  ...Also check your coolant for the correct antifreeze content. These vans are set up for a 50/50 mix of water and coolant. If...
• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:39:51 -0800
  ...My radius rod bushings are in surprisingly good > condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I be checking? What...
• Re: Auto Insurance oblgations
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 Sep 2024 06:17:10 -0500
  ...They did an evaluation, sent me a check, and told me to find a shop. Well, that was all totally unacceptable. I REFUSED THE...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:24:12 -0500
  ...Jim On Jun 15, 2006, at 11:01 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Monday, June 12, 2006; 2:30 pm, Chelsea, AL > > *The Main Event...
• Re: NEW mystery - Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:17:04 +0000
  ...Had my hands so full dealing with rush hour interstate traffic I didn't notice.  I'll check it out specifically. Thanks. On Sun...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:52:39 -1000
  ...I have seen a ( pretty rare ) stiff ball joint or tie rod end. In that case, the next step is to undo one tie...
• Re: BAD gas mileage and injector service
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 09:37:09 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] > |On Behalf Of John Rodgers > |Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 10:15 AM > |To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: making obsolete plastic parts.? Re: '80-'84 westy plastic pass Curtain rod cover
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:17:11 -0500
  ...making obsolete plastic parts.? Re: '80-'84 westy plastic pass Curtain rod cover > > > >regarding reproducing the '80-'84 westy right rear plastic curtain rod...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 19:52:48 -0500
  ...the next thing that needs to be checked out is did the big ends of the rod get resized and new bolts if not...
• Re: Checking crankshaft end play
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:12:55 -0500
  ...12px">Howdy List,<BR>Is there a poor mans version of checking crankshaft end play? If not what<BR>is the setup that I...
• Re: Need help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 May 2005 19:45:45 -0500
  ...buzzer, check you connections. Sounds like you have knocked the connector loose or pulled the wire from the hardware connector. Regards. John Rodgers 88...
• Checkin Z Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 23:12:16 -0500
  ...1 motor had about 12k on it and spun a rod bearing. 1 had head leak and overcharging lifter problem and misc stupid stuff...
• AVP Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 15:05:28 -0700
  ...So, after checking everything out, I've decided I can reuse (or rebuild) the following items: case, crankshaft, rods and all the other little...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:59:16 -0500
  Scott, What electricity conducting lubricant would you recommend for the contact finger against the horn ring? Thanks, John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88...
• Re: finding gears
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:40:06 -0600
  It sounds like the shift rod joint bolt has loosened enough to allow the rod to rotate when you put pressure on the shifter...
• Re: Gear selection issue
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:39:05 -0700
  ...replaced, is plate secure to transmission? Also check clamp and splined shaft at front/rear shift rod join. Since the rear bushing is new...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:53:06 -0800
  ...A little loose. > What brand of bushings would the Vanagon List recommend? > > Thanks, > > John in Birmingham! --- This email has been checked for viruses by...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:09:30 -0700
  ...Because I checked out Karl's suggestion. The rivets have not come loose at the front of the pedal, the thing has no side...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:59:51 -0500
  ...Lots of Lug Nuts, Lots of tie rod ends, CV joints and boots etc. I'm not very knowlegable about the "parts also fit...
• Re: Desperately need speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 10:10:18 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Arthur Anderson wrote: > Volks, > desperately seeking a speedo cable for an 85 Vanagon automatic, I > need the one that...
• Re: Getting closer!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:57:23 -0700
  I must say, it looks really bad-ass in there ! ( sorry that is a traditional, legitimate, and recognized hot rodder's and mechanics expression...
• FS: '81 Westi Sacramento $800
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 14:49:48 -0700
  ...I went out and checked on it for Tobin as a potential candidate. He has opted out of this bus (for now) for logistical...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:18:58 -0400
  ...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: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 16:30:43 -0600
  ...Jim > On Feb 28, 2015, at 4:25 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have cases and cases of this oil passed...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Feller
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:04:13 -0400
  ...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: What's the difference in Febi and Meyle lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:06:01 +0000
  ...It has a check ball inside to allow the lifter to pump up and hold its pressure (for a few weeks anyway) and it...
• Re: any guesses on oil light woes
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:18:25 -0500
  ...Bill >I don't know what VW may have known about the 2.1 rods but from what >I've seen they started putting...
• Re: cv joints more questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:09:19 -0600
  ...will cause vibration and worse. BTDT. Check the security of the bolts by retorquing. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Erin Randolph wrote: >Hello...
• Re: Help! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 30 May 2007 00:07:45 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> > Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 19:54:28 -0500 > > I need a "REAL" wiring diagram for a 1991 Nissan...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:56:53 -0800
  ...here's how you get any tapered 'tie rod end' ... or ball joint out of what it's stuck in. i'll just talk...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 20:15:57 -0500
  ...It' probably not a new concept, except > >> for me. > >> > >> Anyone? > >> > >> John Rodgers > >> 88 GL Diver/. > >> > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by...