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• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:03:56 -0700
  ...Rebuilding manual steering rack? > > > > It sounds like the tie rod itself is actually the part that is shot. > > The end that is on the...
• Re: CV click??
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 10:57:40 -0700
  ...Thanks, Matt On 7/31/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > One way to test to see if CV's have reached their...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:16:17 -0700
  ...Squirrel or fuzzy-tailed-plague-infested-rodent. But just to call him 'Squirrel' seems rude. ;-) BenT D. Ratt Sent from my bare tail On...
• Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 14:16:10 -0500
  ...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: to rebuild or not to rebuild
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 09:48:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...You *are* going to get new bearings, gaskets, and a reground crank, aren't you? Another thing you should do is take your rods...
• Re: Water Pump Project - Again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Oct 2015 18:27:19 -0500
  ...Will keep looking! John On Oct 11, 2015 17:03, "Pat Spragge/RFAN" <Pat.Spragge@rfan.com> wrote: > > Did a quick check on mine...
• Re: Anyone Turbo'd Their Non-Turbo 1.6L Diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 08:04:39 -0400
  ...squirters on the connection rods different fuel pump has "boost valve" to push extra fuel during boost; $$$$ for this! Check the archives for Bob...
• Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 10:48:21 -0700
  At 11:23 AM 8/15/02 -0500, John Rodgers wrote: >Can anyone tell me a good source for an 8 mm internal 12...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 10:15:52 -0600
  Here is a web site that gives a complete, technical, professional description of doing a differential compression check on an aircraft engine. If you...
• FW: Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:01:22 -0600
  ...John Rodgers wrote: >>>> I haven't checked, but they may well be out of stock - for a 14 inch >>>> rim. I would check and...
• Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - night vision
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:46:33 -0500
  ...If anyone is close, they might want to check it out..... Artistic Solar Films, Tom Rodgers, 205-823-8468. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 13:26:59 -0500
  ...Thanks, John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 7/5/2011 10:09...
• Re: stock antenna - no AM stations?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:05:11 -0700
  ...At least check the connection in back and at the base of the antenna before buying another. Or borrow an antenna and plug it...
• Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:01:08 -0700
  ...Need info on making curtains, rods, etc. I drilled little holes and screwed in upholstery snaps (gotten at an auto/marine upholstery shop)...then...
• Re: hyd. lifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 09:10:21 -0800
  ...Set per Bentley, then check again after you've driven it around the block. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Blotz" <Mike.Blotz@PEARLIZUMI.COM> To...
• Re: grease beam
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:57:24 +0000
  ...Check the ball joint rubber boots while you are there...it is possible to grease those and the tie rod boots if the boots...
• Re: 88 van - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:25:32 -0600
  John Have you checked to see if the ECU PowerRelay in the BlackBox above the coil is FunctioningCorrectly ~ There are 2 Relays in that...
• Re: '80 ac square port head
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 21:31:10 -0500
  ...After the heads are off, carefully check that the cylinders are in line and that the tops are perfectly even when pushed against the...
• Re: '88 engine knock diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:48:45 -0400
  ...It >is quite loud, maybe louder than a bad rod bearing but less of a deep >"thonk" and more of a sharp rap. Seems...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:21:36 EDT
  ...Anyone??? Thanks, Regards, John Rodgers Hi Folks, I've been investigating a Northstar swap for about a year now. Trying to figure out how...
• WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:18:44 -0800
  Hi all. Partial user error. Check valve may be faulty. I was using an adaptor to help reach the spark plug holes. Not needed...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 May 2008 18:01:24 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Mark Drillock wrote: > Check and replace those fuel lines! A fresh 88 Wolfsburg just appeared > at a local junkyard...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:18:46 -0500
  ...Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey all - > > Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) the > same...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 18:39:07 -0800
  ...Check not just the connections and good > lubrication, but check the > bushings where the shift rod passes through the > frame member. If you have...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:19:33 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On >>> Behalf >>> Of >>> |John Rodgers >>> |Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 8:55 PM >>> |To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:00:41 -0800
  ...engine .... > FIRST thing is check your oil pressure with a mechanical gauge! > The low rpm sensor between the push rods is better as it...
• Re: Rough Idle on cold start, Oil Smells like Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 10:33:53 -0500
  ...You need to start by checking the fuel pressure at the T in the fuel supply line. There's some pretty good information on...
• Re: Front Heater Box Overhaul / Damper Gasketing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:01:27 -0500
  ...I checked this out, and >so far it's the closest. > >I'm probably being overly anal about this, but I'd really like...
• Re: It is NOT the shocks (Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:36 -0700
  ...Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise) >I know shocks are what it sounds like, but I've checked the shock bolts and > they are...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-9)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 13:26:28 -0700
  ...vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-9) Pencil me in for a John Rodgers SA upper grill and a Projectztwo lower grill...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:29:39 -0500
  ...it's a whole other step ...but one can remove the rods, inspect the rod bearings, check oil clearance with plasticguage ( with new rod...
• Re: '91 Westy Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 03:05:02 -0800
  ...A couple years ago I was stuck in Rod Run traffic in Pidgeon > Forge and the fan kept kicking in. Checking my Digitool I...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:10:54 -0400
  ...You should also replace the three bolts-nuts-washers that holds the rod to the lower ball joint mount. They are a fine thread...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:47:13 -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: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 Sep 2017 22:23:59 -0700
  Hey Alistair. > Well, that was my take. But perhaps the metal strap could be spread a > little. Maybe a shim in there? Yes. That...
• Re: Slick 50 any good?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 1 May 1998 08:53:25 -0700
  ...By the way, check out the Type II archive- recently, there was a thread about canola oil. Boxer salad, anyone? :) Sam == "Punk's not...
• Re: First car, 85 weekender - problems w/1st gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 14:38:31 -0500
  ...Yea Redline!!~ John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Kim Brennan wrote: > In a message dated 8/12/02 4:23:33 AM, seraphim@GCI.NET...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 20:00:20 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. robertmstewart wrote: >Thanks David, > >Just checked, it's crazy.. $995 for a couple of pieces of plastic fender...
• Re: Nasty Smell...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:39:36 -0500
  ...Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433 > -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:15:52 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] |On Behalf Of John Rodgers |Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 2:09 PM |To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:02:27 -0500
  ...rods should be generally to within 5 grams. Rods also should be balanced end to end. One of the things to also check on...
• Re: Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose Please?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:40:17 -0400
  Neil, Another thing you can do is place your hand on the rod and lever with someone actuating the clutch. You should be able...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:56:13 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of John Rodgers > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 5:17 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Beds, Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 16:16:55 CDT
  ...on the ground? (in which case, you might want to check your push rod tube seals ... which are cheap and fairly easy to replace...
• Re: Visual EGR on Smog Check?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 06:48:37 -0700
  I believe what they're supposed to do is pop the control rod off the EGR (the one that runs from the EGR over...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:21:04 -0500
  ...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: loud skreeeeech?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 21:21:27 -0600
  ...If so, check your belt tension. If the tension is correct, there should be no screech, but if it has just a lttle slippage...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 May 2002 18:15:12 -0400
  ...a yellow light on top of the vehicle flashes (I once rode all the way to Changhi airport with this going on). I saw...
• Re: Gaskelet leak and overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 09:38:47 -0700
  ...You can confirm with a block test kit to check for > combustion gas in coolant. Sadly I encountered this and an currently > rebuilding my...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:14:35 -0600
  ...I have checked the wires > >>> and > >>> found no faults. What is happening. What else might cause this? > >>> > >>> John > >> > >> -- David McNeely
• Re: back from trip
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 18:32:02 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Check your water level sensor for a crack. Those symptoms are exactly the kind my '85 GL had...
• Re: Tranny fluid top-up/replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 06:24:25 EDT
  ...Filler is the 17mm socket plug behind the shift rod and the drain is dead center bottom of the diff case. Level is checked...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:28:03 -0600
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 2/19/2011 6:12 PM...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:03:40 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 Wesley Pegden wrote: > I think everything I've read has been pretty clear about this, but I...
• Re: New to van ownership?..do the fuel lines..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 13 May 2008 08:48:16 -0700
  ...And after one does them, check on them every time you check the oil. Look for wet spots and keep an eye on the...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:46:20 -0800
  ...I checked all the wiring and grounds and can't find the problem. I even have remote start installed and that doesn't work...
• Re: 1.9 and 2.1 Parts Interchangability
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:46:30 -0400
  ...i have many good casings (checked) Or a good complete "Short Block"? i can send you a case... 2.0L crank and rods are...
• Re: Power Steering Noise '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:22:35 -0400
  ...Thanks and best regards, David Bogle John Rodgers wrote: > > First, be sure your hydraulic fluid is up to the proper level - the tank is...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 02:20:39 -0700
  ...Rob becida@comcast.net At 4/7/2011 04:53 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > I usually have the spade connectors. I love'em - so...
• Re: '83.5 no shift update
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 00:13:51 -0700
  ...One) Check all of the cheapest things first. Two) If it's electrical, check the last thing you replaced first. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message...