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• 2.1 L Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 May 2011 14:56:58 -0500
  ...I went to the VA Hospital this mornig for a checkup, and when I came out, there was a reddish orange puddle underneath the...
• Re: A threat on my life
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 4 May 2010 11:39:53 -0500
  ...What a looser.... > > > Danny C. > Portland, Oregon > '84 Westy (Vanny) > > > > --- On Tue, 5/4/10, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > > > From: John Rodgers...
• Re: Tires for 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 11 May 2008 16:18:37 -0700
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Stephen Edwards wrote: > Hi Michael, > > Be careful with those 205/70/14's - last time I checked there was...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:14:30 -0500
  That must have not been a connecting rod knocking in the engine because it would have flown apart soon after. Was the knocking related...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 17:33:01 -1000
  ...Hardly anyone knows to check that. Heck .. one time I looked at a Westy to possibly buy .. and it had just had 'an inspection...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:39:38 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GZL Driver Wesley Pegden wrote: > John, > thanks for the advice. Just wanted to clarify: there's a LOT of smoke > coming...
• Re: AC condensate drainage trouble
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 18:23:07 -0500
  ...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: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:14:59 -0600
  ...David McNeely ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I seem to remember reading that virtually all lead/acid batteries sold > in the US today...
• Re: Need information on rubber injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:30:49 -0600
  ...Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:50:30 -0600, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> said: > Several list vendors carry complete...
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:52:48 -0500
  ...I'll check out the restrictor thing - don't know about that. Next step is to blow the lines, then test, and if that...
• Re: Power steering pumps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:21:42 -0500
  Hi David and Mark, Yes, I’ve added Bus Lab to my check before purchasing or before giving up on finding. They had my...
• Re: '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:49:56 -0700
  ...If you don't hear the condenser fan or any relay clicking, check fuse #12 of the main dash fuse panel. Mark John Rodgers...
• Re: Uncajoel I hope you're OK.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:14:12 -0700
  ...Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > > Nobody in our neck of the woods IAL) has heard from Joel. I may drive over and check on...
• Re: Scale engines and more
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 11:05:24 +1300
  ...Frankly, it just blows me away!! > >Enjoy!! > >http://www.sherline.com/slideshow.htm > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver At least 13 years ago I...
• Re: Master Cylinder Diagnose
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:04:41 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Mike Collum wrote: > You've described a classic symptom of a master cylinder that has leaky > internal seals...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:13:58 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver AAG - Larry Word wrote: > I'm finally upgrading to Redline MT-90 transaxle fluid ($10/qtr.) and other than...
• Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:43:11 -0500
  Zoltan, Have you still got a copy of this thing and how to use it tucked away somewhere?? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:41:46 -0600
  ...Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 Wesley Pegden wrote: > Thanks for all the replies and help! > > Here's the damage report. > > I...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:52:15 -0700
  ...Take the bar out, weld on it more, out it back in to check the fit, etc. Scott www.turbovans.com <http://www.turbovans...
• Re: Cooling Fan - '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:14:00 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 11:02 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:44:45 -0700
  LSD = Limited Slip Differential LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote...
• Re: 1.9 turbo diesel oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:18:50 -0500
  If you have not had trouble in the past, but this is a recent thing, check the connections at the senders. My engine threw...
• Re: tranny ques?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:32:42 -0800
  ...black grease).The shift rod is very long and needs to be in good shape to work well. Check also engine mounts condition. Leon...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:47:02 -0400
  ...Take the bar out, weld on it more, out it back in to check the fit, etc. Scott www.turbovans.com <http://www.turbovans...
• Re: Break-in oil..replying from digest.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 May 2007 22:06:31 -0700
  ...A local hot-rod shop may also carry this kind of tool. > > If you have access to a lathe with chuck jaws big enough...
• Re: Hard thunk at startup
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:03:37 -0400
  ...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: Weak Brakes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:59:13 -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: Help W/ Grounds - Bucking and High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:46:12 -0400
  ...Can someone point me in the direction of some specific grounds I should check - ie where are the important ones for the FI? Other...
• Fwd: RE: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:42:48 -0600
  ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> Date: Mar 1, 2015 10:39 AM Subject: RE: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers...
• Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 23:09:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I got type 3 FI kit, 32 PDSIT kit, Dellorto DRLA kit, old bus seats, doors, hatches, heads, a cool stroked CW crank, rod...
• Re: '85 Westy shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 18:30:30 -0500
  ...The easiest to check is the front shifter bushings. Grab the shifter knob firmly in your hand and twist the shifter right and left...
• Re: Syncro Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 15:57:20 -0800
  ...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@charter.net> > > Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 17:09:15 -0600 > > To: Ben McCafferty <ben@volkscafe.com> > > Cc: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Towing a vehicle on a tow-dolly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 May 2007 09:37:11 -0400
  ...Tue, 15 May 2007 05:18:09 -0700 > >At 5/15/2007 02:19 AM, John Rodgers wrote: >>I checked into U-haul for...
• Re: Jetta fires and Mexico specials
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 20 May 2008 09:19:40 -0700
  ...was the engine swapped?) miles/km's on it AND has an amateur "rodder" been messing with the wiring? Check out vwvortex. There may...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:07 -0400
  ...2009/10/24, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>: > Do as Don and Chris suggested, then do this - it worked for me. > > My brake bleed...
• Re: RoadHaus - Need Anchorage Shop Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 11:23:51 -0400
  ...Wed, 20 Aug 2003, John Rodgers wrote: > EERO VW is the local Dealership. Careful in dealing with them. Check in > with Carl Vernon, if...
• Re: Porsche 914 engine compatibility with Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:12:50 -0500
  ...The push rod tubes, valve covers, sump plate cover, engine strainer cover, oil filter mount are the same. The Porsche equal of the ETKA...
• Re: Metal Castings
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:26:53 -0800
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:07 AM Subject: Re...
• Re: Please Check your Nokian Tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 11:01:22 -0500
  ...Please Check your Nokian Tires If you have Nokian tires, please check them. My 3 year old Nokian Hakka C 205/70R15 tires had...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...20 mm) Push Rod Tube Length 7.6" (194 mm) IGNITION SPECIFICATIONS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IGNITION TIMING TABLE (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) Application Checking Adjusting --------------------------------------------- 2.1 Liter...
• Re: Roadhaus - Prince Rupert to Juneau & Beyond Info request
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 06:34:03 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> > Subject: Re: Roadhaus - Prince Rupert to Juneau & Beyond Info request > > Juneau - Red dog Saloon > > Fairbanks - Skinny Dick's...
• Re: A trick - Subiegon oil dip stick
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 14:59:54 -0600
  ...Trying to check > oil and get that tube back in, I managed to break that tube right at the > lower ring. That is a...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:59:19 -0500
  Ryan, double check the assembly of your rear brake adjuster and springs. I have seen the rear brake adjuster be misinstalled so many times...
• Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:49:24 -0500
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers '88 GL Driver. --
• Re: NEW mystery - Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:32:47 -0500
  ...I'll check it out specifically. Thanks. On Sun, Aug 28, 2022 at 8:15 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Is the...
• Re: Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:02:53 -0500
  Check push rods with a flashlight. They have dropped and are not centered in the lifters. Ken Wilford at vanagain.com On Jan 28...
• Re: Frydaye ~ What's this part?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:09:35 -0700
  ...It's the Front Door Check Rod Boot, Left or Right. Fits Left or Right Door, Late 83-91 (From VIN 25-D-130001...
• Re: NO-start, after my tweaking ('85)
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Mon, 9 Dec 1996 19:17:54 -0500
  ...first: > > Did a top-end overhaul (head gasket, valve job, rings, rod bearings, > etc.) about 4,000 miles ago. A couple of weeks ago...
• (NVC) Vehicle Financing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:53:37 -0600
  ...Always on time with the rent, etc, He has a checking account, he has a good paying job, he has good references (house lease...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 09:12:37 -0500
  ...Works great! JOhn John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 10/6/2011 8...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal problem, so I think....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:18:43 -0400
  ...I stop when I get to the beach and check the pedal, it�s appears to my novice Vanagon knowledge that it is firmly...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:23:44 -0500
  At 03:10 PM 2/4/2011, John Rodgers wrote: > That's "What the HECK!" btw. We knew that. ;-) >First the headlights go, then...
• Re: Power loss - '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Thu, 25 May 2017 15:10:20 +0000
  ...On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 9:54 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Wow! Hadn't thought of that. Sort of like...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:43:33 -0400
  ...With the pistons out you can also check the rods bearings for play. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 25 May 2017 14:46:35 -0400
  ...I ignored it, because we were driving and I felt like we could get it checked out once we got there. It turned out...
• Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:52:16 -0400
  ...I checked the level at every fuel stop and tried > to never fill it to more than about halfway between the "add" and the...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:06:41 +0900
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf :::Of John Rodgers :::Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:01 PM :::To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:58:26 -0800
  ...so be real careful about any loose ignition and fuel at the same time ! Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
• Re: What causes tire wear?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 17:10:10 -1000
  ...here's a great way to check Castor.. with suspension settled, turn full right, measure the camber on both sides. if turned right, the...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 May 2017 19:24:19 -0400
  ...We had the pleasure of meeting John Rodgers later that same day. Stephen Mobile > On May 2, 2017, at 6:33 PM, Dennis Haynes...