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• Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:20:59 -0400
  ...checked the archives but did not find my answer there... I recently acquired an 88 vanagon with a grenaded engine... #1 and #3 rods...
• Re: Legal swaps - My experience
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:14:10 -0800
  ...I have to stand in line for about half a day while a few hot rods with hot headed owners in front of me...
• Re: Van-Again has a new website?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 16:58:37 -0600
  OK, Ken, I'll bite! What IS the WEB address?? John Rodgers "88 GL Driver in New Mexico KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Yes, that...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:36:06 -0700
  ...and I have seen tow trucks with plug-in jumping > connectors in their front bumper area. > Scott > turbovans > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:33:09 +0000
  ...Todd Olson <todd.olson@CHARTER.NET> > Hello Fellow Volks Folks, > > I just received a phone call from a fellow LiMBO member Rodney Berger with...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:19:03 -0400
  ...My only concern is that there may be debris in the lines that could damage the new rack, they include a note about checking...
• Re: Coolant light 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 8 Dec 2016 22:43:06 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 9:49 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Are these bearings still usable??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:39:57 -0700
  ...results. > Having said all that, it's much easier to change rod bearings in an I4 than > WBX. �If you can get new bearings...
• valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:34:55 -0800
  ...Because the engine is mounted horizontal you really have to double check and insure the push rods are seated properly. Whats unique about the...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 19:28:20 +1300
  ...with me. >If you choose to use a U-joint check the hot rod mags - they sell some nice >high quality U-joints. Another...
• Re: Oil Leak - 2.1L WBX - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:30:34 -0500
  ...Used the existing case, crank and rods. The engine has performed well. BUT, I had to replace the front seal (tranny end) at about...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 24 May 2011 07:12:21 -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: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 13:36:36 -0700
  ...Thanks for that tip Phil Zimmerman!) Likely isn't an accessory though good tip and easy to check. (one belt) It sounds like the...
• Alaska; Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:32:32 -0800
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 3:45 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:22:13 -0700
  ...apart and check the flattened Plastigauge against the chart supplied for the proper clearance. You can do this with the rods too, but it...
• My day yesterday
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 9:15:17 MST
  ...Darnit! I pulled the plugs and ran a compression check, cause by now I'm thinking eaten valve, rod about to let go, &c...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 23:18:04 -0500
  ...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: Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 07:38:47 -0800
  ...I wanted a Beck-Arnley rebuilt because they seemed to last a lot longer, but when I checked them out - exchange they were $245...
• Re: '78 Hydraulic Lifter Reassembly
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 09:48:41 -0400
  I'm removing the lifters on my '78 while the engine is out for head work and new rings, rod bearings etc. One was...
• Source for water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 May 1999 07:18:31 -0700
  After noticing that my water level gauge would always read 1/2 (yellow) unless it was completely full, I pulled the level sensor rod...
• Help W/ Grounds - Bucking and High Idle
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 14:19:55 -0700
  ...Can someone point me in the direction of some specific grounds I should check - ie where are the important ones for the FI? Other...
• Re: rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:10:30 -0400
  ...It had spun a rod bearing. I put in a set > of rebuilt 1.9 rods, reground the crank, new rings, etc. It runs...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:57:16 -0800
  ...it's a whole other step ...but one can remove the rods, inspect the rod bearings, check oil clearance with plasticguage ( with new rod...
• Fw: Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 08:58:01 -0000
  ...Ark ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:06 AM Subject: Alternator...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2016 3:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Front eng clunk - miraculous cure!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 19:03:13 -0400
  ...Checked for loose everything - tie rod ends, lower ball joints, inner tie rod ends, steering rack mounts, wheel bearings, etc. Even went so far...
• Does the WBX suck valves?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:46:51 -0700
  All aircooleds certainly did, but I don't recall seeing anything on this list while I've been checking it (off and on since...
• Re: toothpaste
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:54:35 -0500
  ...check with Autozone or other FLAPS. Autozone carries a product specifically made for polishing out scratches and crazing in headlight plastics. John John Rodgers...
• Re: Headlight Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:21:31 -0500
  ...I checked to see if either the inboard or outboard reflectors were available and the US distributor of that brand said they were not...
• Re: Frustrating hubcaps!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 16:15:38 -0500
  ...But don't through away your hub caps out of frustration!!! John Rodgers 88GL Driver Doug Alcock wrote: > Me too!!!! and I've thought...
• Re: WTB trailer hitch for 84 westy ( Haynes Hitch )
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 May 2006 13:00:30 -0500
  ...Just thought >> I'd check the list before I buy new from gowesty >> Robert >> > Robert, I just installed a Dennis Haynes hitch on my...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:59:27 -0500
  ...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: A/C Fuse Bentley pg 87.4
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:19:32 -0500
  ...Then I will continue to check all fuses and switches per Bentley. there are three fuse suspects and I haven't checked a relay...
• Overheated, head gaskets blown, etc
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 11:18:23 -0700
  ...Several check for leaks led me to believe everything was ok. I didn't have the correct connector to splice in, excuses, excuses. I...
• Re: GEX engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 16:50:54 -0600
  ...About the only way to check out the engine is to run it for about an hour on the highway to get it to...
• Re: Thank you to the list, wet engine & listmember sightings.
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 12:44:40 -0500
  ...Here's to hopin'! Thanks for the well wishes! Rod & Laura Woten '87 Westy Des Moines, Iowa -----Original Message----- From: MIME :azsun99@earthlink.net...
• Re: WBX rpms..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 19:21:01 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Parker Beeson wrote: > John Rodgers said: "I drive my van at 3800 rpm on the open road. On...
• Re: Weird bucking
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:53:55 -0800
  ...being any change, but it is worth checking again, i suppose. Thanks, -Damon --- John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@bellsouth.net> wrote: > Warm the engine, remove...
• Re: 86 Vanagon unstable idle (thanks for replies)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:44:47 -0900
  ...John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@bellsouth.net> >To: Jeff Hartman <jeffhartman11@HOTMAIL.COM> >CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: 86 Vanagon unstable idle >Date...
• Re: Fan Belt Squeal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:54:03 -0800
  ...John Rodgers <J_RODGERS@CHARTER.NET> <DIV></DIV>&gt;Reply-To: John Rodgers <J_RODGERS@CHARTER.NET> <DIV></DIV>&gt;To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: [VB] Mystery oil&gas leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 00:49:22 EDT
  ...How can I fix this with ease? Can I remove the rockers and push rods and break the pushrod tubes off then install the...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:40:20 -0600
  ...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: Fuel tanks again...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:50:34 -0600
  Rod: I generated a lot of messages in February '09 about gas tanks. I got a new one from Bus Depot and one of...
• Re: ADTT
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 07:50:36 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL driver Max Wellhouse wrote: > Sam's Club had 4 on reserve for me a couple weeks ago. Need to...
• Re: Stuck accelerator at throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:01:17 -0700
  ...there >>something else I should be checking? > > Go down to the other end of the solid rod, where it connects to the > transmission (it...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:11:50 -0800
  ...Works great on > tie rod ends, so-so on ball joints... pickle fork with either the > hammer or on an air gun for the...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:47:38 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: >> > �Any other way to look without having to sign up for a Picasa account?? >> > >> > John >> > >> > John Rodgers >> > Clayartist...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:16:59 -0700
  ...Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments > Actually, there is a center line, or more correctly, a center plane - it > is > calculated by the machine...
• List of stuff for sale in Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 18:49:22 -0700
  ...Rebuilt rods, nuts locktighted, checked for direction. Good used cam & lifters, new double-thrust copper faced bearings, backlash set (+1 gear), lifters inspected and...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 May 2013 01:30:01 -0400
  ...After that all adjustment is done with the rod and they should automatically adjust. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 22:26:49 -0500
  I checked the Bentley. Page 40.2. They go out of their way to point to each washer. The top one says collar faces...
• FWD>Help!!! Broken down on a dirt road in Costa Rica!
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  25 Jan 97 19:05:07 +0000
  ...Also, I've only checked the basics, like loose wires and made sure the = rotor is turning. What else should I be checking? Since...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:28:44 -0500
  ...engines, but all it takes is one bent rod to make it not worth it! Checking timing without the engine running will only be...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:39:54 -0600
  You might check to see if your CV bolts are secure. My van had a clunking sound that sounded just like a bad CV...
• Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:34:58 -0500
  ...firewall fitting ok no seepage around fuel pressure relief valve thanks mike ---- John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Turn off the engine, open the...
• Tire Passion was: ANOMOLY ALERT-Michelin Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 2000 08:59:51 EDT
  ...When I first got my Carat Vanagon, it rode like crap. I thought it was the shocks so I replaced all the shocks with...
• Re: Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 14:46:17 -0800
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 1:48 PM Subject: Mystery...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:36:36 -0500
  ...HTH, El t -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" 90 Fuji Ace
• Re: whinning speedometer and oil useage
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 16:46:58 -0800
  ...It's an easy do if you ar at all > mechanical. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > dawn wrote: > > > in the mornings when i get...
• Re: Replaced heads, now water in oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 07:12:43 -0500
  ...Good luck, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Bill Collins wrote: >I just finished replacing the heads on my '84 1.9l. It started...