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• Re: Knocking noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 01:17:39 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 11:41 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:55:17 -0800
  ...That > same night I went and > got a belt set from my flaps. > > This morning, Friday, I installed the new belts. > Checked the oil...
• Re: BLOCK BEARING SIZES ...
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:03:34 -0400
  ...I have written about the oil pressure problem the 2.1 develops at 130 to 150 K To recap I measured almost every rod...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:16:47 -0700
  ...Need 3 CV boots, one tie rod end, and one steering rack boot. Probably shift linkage bushing soon. Very clean interior. SS coolant pipes...
• Re: powder coating exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Larry Brown
  Thu, 25 May 2000 22:21:17 -0400
  ...There are high temp > coatings for exhaust that would extend the life and preserve the appearance; > check the hot rod magazines for the latest...
• Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:44:58 -0700
  Just completed my first ever compression check on my 1.9L with 170k on it. Recently had a "bottom end" (why do they call...
• Re: Low oil pressure @ 300 miles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:17:21 -0500
  ...re-check with micrometer and dial indicator of those fits and clearances to see if they are in tolerance. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:03:35 -0800
  ...That's to check the actual oil > pressure with an oil pressure gauge. You would read that at the sender > that's on the...
• Re: EV Camper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 14:21:43 -0500
  ...time and rode around for a week with a 100% full tank. it's only suppost to be 80% full. h. Check the cabin...
• Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 15:35:20 -0600
  ...Got big valve heads, good rods and a cam with more > exh lift from Bob during the rebuild and so far thats it...got...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:31:12 -0500
  ...This is happening multiple times per week now. > I checked all the wiring and grounds and can't find the problem. I even > have...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:32:14 -0800
  ...He doesn't remember where he got them....) Springs? Check out this thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=321336&highlight...
• Re: handling on pre '68
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 10 May 1995 16:20:11 -0400
  ...your tie rod ends as your friend turns the steering wheel to see if the play is at the ends. Also check your steering...
• Re: NVC - Camping Tent Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:02:32 -0700
  ...over to lunch!!! > > Help! > > TIA, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7...
• Re: Back-up lights & now tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:42:23 -0800
  ...I will have to check as I may have put the same bulbs in for backup lights too, not that it would do any...
• Finally pulled the engine
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 9 Oct 1995 07:55:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...and push rod tubes back on and clean up the outside some before proceeding. Anyway, I just thought I'd "check in" and let...
• Re: It's been almost 5 years that Gerry and I have lived together...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:22:24 -0500
  Tom, any progress to report on this?? John Rodgers 88 GL driver Carrington, Tom wrote: >Hey everybody, > >Wanted to put out the word that...
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 23:05:17 -0600
  ...Is the original glass as hard, harder, softer than aftermarket windshield glass, and is there a difference in thickness? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Gas Smell
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:59:22 -0500
  ...If not the fuel tank, the you must check each fuel line. Check the pressure line first, from the tank back to the engine...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 23:12:33 -0600
  ...that which has already been mashed together hard ~ Thanks, I'll check them out. On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 10:53 PM OlRivrRat...
• Re: On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:10:08 -0500
  At 08:01 AM 2/8/2000 -0600, John Rodgers wrote: >The low pressure switch is normally closed, completing the circut to the >warning...
• Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:47:26 -0600
  ...I checked the oil and boy did it have a lot. You guessed it; I drained the tranny. It took some convincing to get...
• Re: Engine replacement for 1990 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:16:27 -0600
  Be sure and check out David Marshalls web site at http://www.fastforward.ca. has information on new kits to allow 1999 and later...
• Re: PayPal Scam phising/spoofs (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:59:54 -0500
  ...The missing check was finally found. Both checks had been put on top of another secretary' s in basket, only to have one slip...
• Re: Auto Tranny TLC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 20:55:56 -0700
  the normal service things are .. check differential oil for sure. the pan gasket is usually hard and seeping a little. at the very minimum...
• Re: NVC - Camping Tent Problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 11:28:36 -0600
  On 6/5/05 7:59 AM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I have a very nice mountain tent I like to take...
• Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:32:20 -0700
  ...29, 2008 at 6:06 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Would you believe this? > > Check it out!! > > Click here: Turn Your Car...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:27:13 -0400
  ...He said he would be check to see if the camshaft needed to be reground >> and would check all valves etc. His shop only...
• Re: Emergency fuel line repair
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 09:06:24 -0400
  ...If one consistently checks everything under the hood, and if one verifies that everything is present, even the little cable ties and brackets that...
• Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:43:00 -0600
  ...Need info on making curtains, rods, etc. > > If you are going this route, try sticky back velcro. Works for me. > Easier to install than...
• Re: oil leak in 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 23:50:39 -0500
  ...If you check your oil with the van sitting in your drive way on a nice flat surface before you start your engine first...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:19:06 -0500
  ...Of the 20-30 >>> kids that float through my home, there are about three that could show me >>> where to check the oil on...
• Re: FS 89 Westy $7500 OBO !
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:09:13 -0500
  ...Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled) > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Woten, Rodney" <rodney.woten@LENNOXIND.COM> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Wednesday, March...
• Re: +Fuel Lines WAS Re: Gypsy is gone...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:14:47 -0700
  On 12/15/04 2:30 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Eric, I'm with you. Inspection is the best protection. The...
• Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:10:46 -0700
  ...in the van or out. > >Thanks, > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search...
• Re: My Vanagon and MASSIVE weather system in Alabama tonight
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:33:03 +0000
  ...Looking forward to positive > reports of a intact van. > > Eric Caron > > > On Mar 19, 2018, at 23:03, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:27:28 +0000
  ...check the samba for similar vans and condition and see what they're listed for On Aug 20, 2017 10:24 PM, "John Rodgers...
• Re: Kendall Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:34:54 -0500
  ...http://lucasoil.com/products/hot-rod-high-performance interesting enough my VW mechanic servicing my van recommends the same for my vanagons too ----- No...
• Re: Friday NV
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:58:15 -0500
  ...Also, check out computer games intended for other purposes. I think some include such an element as part of competition. Here's wishing you...
• Re: Chrysler Invention? (minivans)
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Sat, 9 May 1998 12:01:26 -0600
  ...I just checked out >the newest issue of Automobile magazine and they had a section devoted to >these vans which stated "The first and...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:18:39 +0200
  ...It is common if you have those shifter plastic parts worn out also the end 'cup' of the rear linkage rod does (I have...
• Re: OXS sensor on 85 watercooled vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:55:22 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Peter Brandt wrote: > Hello fellow l. members. Im sure this has been beaten to death but... > > My OXS sensor...
• Re: gear oil fill bolt in tranny?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 22:42:58 -0600
  ...than once! Regards, John Rodgers Wil Haslup wrote: > In the course of my recent investigations I thought I should check the > gear oil level...
• Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:41:00 -0600
  ...My mechanic was checking the rig over forme, had the engine idling after a quick run around the block, when the cooling system literally...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:05:09 -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: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:38:26 -0800
  ...It > almost sounds like you're describing a bad rod bearing...can you induce it > by unloading the rod? > > Jake > > On Mon, Nov 1...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods someone! Parts quality.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 18:55:05 -0800
  ...Upper ball joint spacers effectively make the upper control = arm appear longer which helps get the static camber in check. But since = the pivot...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:13:51 -0600
  ...lol. > Scott > > > > On 2/26/2016 10:28 AM, John Rodgers wrote: >> >> Ocassionally gear grinding. Not often. But definitely hard to find the spot...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:41:21 -0700
  ...Jim | |On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: | |> Collapsed lifter syndrome. Not to worry. Drive it...
• Re: Icons, emblems, symbols - personalized for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 9 May 2008 19:33:42 -0700
  ...On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 4:35 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Well, could be, but that is not what I...
• Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:59:37 -0700
  ...Lotta $$ for a checkered history AFAIC. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy ... which is Titian Red, not Burgundy, which as far as I know was...
• Re: Thermostat - is it working? Help!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 16:33:18 -0600
  ...John Rodgers "88GL Driver Sharon & Miguel Calvin wrote: > List gurus, > > These new-fangled water-cooled engines sure are different from my old 1600dp. > Is...
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:23:50 -0500
  ...If the problem doesn't occur again, check your connections and wiring to the O2 sensor and/or replace the O2 Sensor. If after...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:27:45 -0700
  Is this Vanagon List content or just ghoulish shop talk? On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 22:02:00 -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: AC servicing woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 21:19:55 -0500
  ...You need to learn how to check circuits wit a voltmeter. Ohm meters check devices and wiring. When a complex circuit doesn't work...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:35:37 -1000
  super easy to check for a valve stuck in a guide. heck... a simple test, head on the bench, tap each valve stem top...
• Re: NEW mystery - Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:23:48 -0500
  ...it cold- > work hardened, and broke.) > > On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 10:33:05 AM PDT, John Rodgers < > jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:38:34 -0400
  ...Do check the frame and metal beams at the underside of the van. They form a "Y" look for deformities on that metal sections...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:56:24 -0500
  ...polished at least there, connecting rods > checked and rebuilt- new rod bearing bolts, and new rod bearings, and check > the oil cleaarace with plastiguage...