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• Re: Beetle Attack
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 08:39:42 -0800
  ...Amazing! > > > >John Rodgers > >'85 GL Driver > ------------------------------------------------ > > Saw two car carriers heading north on I-5 this last week going through > Redding, Nor Cal. They...
• Re: PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:48:42 -0700
  ...just need to check my inventory , etc. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Upper & Lower Ball joints replaced...and worn out after one year!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:23:15 -0400
  Yes, check the radius rod bushings where they go through the frame. These are large bushings. Kinda like(chocholate) donuts. You cant really see...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 25 May 2005 16:26:49 -0500
  ...2 each upper ball joint #22( 251 407 361) 2 each lower ball joint #20 ( 251 407 187) 2 each strut rod bushings damping...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 May 2011 23:42:01 -0500
  ...And check the price. More than I want to spend. There has got to be a better way. But this is exactly what I...
• Re: Curtain Kits
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 12 May 1998 16:58:41 -0700
  ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:52:46 -0800
  ...The tie rods are so reliable, that I think I'd take good original ones over aftermarket ones many times. Check tires for out...
• Re: Rear Hatch Curtain rods for Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:09:59 -0600
  ...Rear Hatch Curtain rods for Westfalia. > > Hey everyone, > > If anyone has any rear Hatch Curtain Rods they are looking to get rid > of.......PM...
• Re: Are these bearings still usable??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 05:50:29 -0500
  ...All of the cranks shaft journals would be measured as well as the rod ends. The rod ends would be checked the same way...
• Re: ? What the Hell Is Part no. 251 837 267 ?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:26:04 -0600
  That's the boot that the door check rod retracts into when the door is closed. It fits over the check rod's attachment...
• [NVC] Computers - and why your printer may not work
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:29:44 -0500
  Check it out! http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/vids/?action=view&current=cvUMHvLZ.flv <http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/vids...
• Re: Working scale miniature of VW aircooled
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 12:02:58 -0600
  ...The >> craftsmanhip is astounding. >> >> Check it out for yourselves >> >> http://www.sherline.com/images/MMM04vw.jpg >> http://www.sherline.com/Exploded.htm >> >> John Rodgers...
• Changing Rods
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 13:34:29 -0700
  ...still)? I think I should pull one of the rods to have it checked, since the connected piston was chipped after slamming into an...
• Re: Changing Rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 20:57:05 -0400
  ...still)? I think I should pull one of the rods to have it checked, >since the connected piston was chipped after slamming into an...
• Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 May 2011 20:37:07 -0500
  ...wrote: > > Cracked boots will contribute to wearing the tie rod ends sooner. > > Unfortunately, after checking both the fiche and ETKA, it appears VW > > never...
• Re: hard shifting - different problem
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:53:27 -0700
  ...Left-right problems are adjusted by rotating > the two shift rod > sections against each other just a hair and then > retightening the same > clamp...
• Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:29:53 -0600
  ...I have not > had anyone check it out yet... comments anyone? > Rod > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Music Unlimited > Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. > http...
• Re: Hemp lovers joy!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:50:05 -0700
  ...as in, wonder if they could use a good brownie recipe? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:53:33 -0400
  ...Double checked by > measuring from inner end > of threads to face of new tie rod adjusting nut with calipers. > - transferred inner nut position from...
• Re: New VW Camper Van
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:50:17 -0700
  ...I will wait for the Syncro version :-) On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 1:47 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Check it...
• Re: WTB: ETKA cd
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0500
  Check Frank Condelli's web site. He has the CD available. You may have to fish around a bit. http://frankcondelli.com John Rodgers...
• Solar Energy Soon to be Cheaper Than Coal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:35:14 -0500
  ...http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/12/11/solar-energy-soon-to-be-cheaper-than-coal.aspx?PageIndex=1 John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:29:25 -0800
  ...To keep it from > coming loose? > > And just to double check: both tie rod outer ends are RH threads > correct? (sure looks like it...
• Crankshafts Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:46:25 -0600
  While at the crankshaft shop I was looking through the specs book to check out possible availability of main bearing sets. In the Type...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:11:18 -0800
  ...there on one side?? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7...
• noisy lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:02:24 -0400
  ...I used wheel bearing grease to hold the push rods in place during reassembly. Make shure the push rods are seated firmly in the...
• Re: AA Transaxle and The BusDepot are run by Jews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:05:30 -0500
  ...be >>forwarding them to the RCMP. >> >Excellent!!!! > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver in the USA _________________________________________________________________ Check out MSN PC Safety & Security to help ensure...
• Re: checking caster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:29:02 -0700
  ...forget why I was checking it out, but it had very significant tie rod end play on one side .. there is no way an...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:46:15 -0800
  ...The tie rods are so reliable, that I think I'd take good original ones over aftermarket ones many times. Check tires for out...
• Organizers for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:25:55 -0600
  I was just checking the Duluth Trading Co. website. There is a neat organizer there that can be strapped to the back of the...
• Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 22:01:09 -0800
  ...I have adjusted the rod per haynes and Bentley with same result. If i turn the rod on the throttle body in too far...
• Re: removing front end stuff without jacking up?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:37:38 -0800
  ...the 'radius rod' Wes? Have you grabbed the the top of the wheel and rocked hard in and out to check for play? Have...
• Re: For Sale - Captain Seats
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:41:43 -0500
  ...John > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > Are these the ones with the shorter...
• Re: Slave or Master?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 20 May 2001 10:59:59 -0700
  ...If that's not the case, then the slave is suspect, though I'd get under there and check. Might as replace them both...
• Re: Road weary
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 16:16:08 -0600
  ...list with this name thing or what!!! John Rodgers (with the "s") <[;<) John Rodger wrote: > Check out http://roadwaves.com for the story of...
• Re: Friday- Conductivity of a stomach (Some Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 21 May 2010 19:27:40 -0700
  ...Rodent Stomachs Are you saying that you don't open up the engine hatch every time before you start your Vanagon and check for...
• Working scale miniature of VW aircooled
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 09:00:54 -0500
  ...Check it out for yourselves http://www.sherline.com/images/MMM04vw.jpg http://www.sherline.com/Exploded.htm John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
  Historical mailing list - Greg Boege / Earthstraps
  Sat, 16 May 2009 13:37:20 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> Subject: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ??? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 9...
• Re: Power Mirrors - Again
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:12:38 -0400
  ...Has anyone else examined this possibility? What comes out of South Africa for the RHS (drivers) mirror? Anyone checked into this? -Larry John Rodgers...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:12:21 -0500
  The inner tie rod end doesn't not get tightened or adjusted unless it has started to unscrew. There is not much thread here...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:34:00 -0400
  ...Rodney Woten wrote: >Nuts!!!...I was hoping someone would have the easy answer. Thanks >all!!!! Your help is greatly appreciated. If you can, check...
• Re: Auction - Pristine 1964 21 window Sunroof Bus
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 28 May 2007 21:40:02 -0400
  ...IMACULATE -Craig '85GL On 5/28/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Saw this at auction on ESPN2 today. > > White upper/ Orange Lower...
• Re: Yum, yum...(what a motor says when eating a rod
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:03:26 -0400
  ...I check 3 weeks ago and they had a few left at the warehouse. But even then, i would go with you. Ben
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:03:53 -0400
  When I replaced my steering rack and radius rod bushings, I used Scott's method, and got the toe-in pretty close, but my...
• Re: Digijet FI PDF
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 18:23:35 -0500
  ...http://tinyurl.com/8jowp >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7...
• Re: 1.9 Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 24 May 2004 15:26:22 -0400
  ...check out the head gasket article on my web page Boston Bob http://www.bostonengine.com 1 508 358 6264 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rod...
• Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:45:13 -0700
  ...vary!" >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> John Rodgers >>>>> 88 Gl Driver >>>>> >>>>> John Rodgers wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Check it out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> http://mrgreenenergy.com/index.htm >>>>>> >>>>>> John Rodgers >>>>>> 88 GL Driver >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> Sent...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 10 May 2008 15:05:20 -0700
  ...rod, replace the boot, put it back together > counting turns to get it as close as you can to where it was. > Check the...
• Re: Steering "click sound" '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:09:46 -0400
  ...The U-joint for the power steering was worn out and seizing up, both outer tie rods were worn out and one inner tie...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - Casey H
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:14:42 -0400
  ...tells how it's done. > Check it out!! > > > http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81 > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver >
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:14:12 -0600
  ...check the rockers to find the > loose lifter. When found, the lifter can be replaced with along with a > 2- piece push rod tube...
• Re: Silly Question, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:21:36 -0400
  ...I will check for a power steering res. now love and kindness, Laura On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 10:41 AM, Eric Caron...
• short block build tips?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 10 May 2003 01:08:05 -0700
  Well, today i received a 98lb box with my case (alignment and everything checks out OK), balanced and trimmed pistons, clearanced rods, 82mm counterweighted...
• Re: redline in NJ?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 11:50:17 -0600
  Check the Redline Web site for their list of vendors for their products. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Rob Infante wrote: >Does anybody know...
• Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:54:14 -0700
  everyone is saying to check the brushes on the regulator john. unfortunately, you can't quite get that part out of the alternator without...
• Re: Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:42:11 -0800
  ...I never checked if it was equal number of turns of the steering wheel right and left. Mike On 1/8/03 8:33...
• Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Ed Lloyd
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 17:40:27 -0400
  ...I did not bother to check the push rods or the ends of the adjusting screws at that time. Don't know if they...
• Re: Tie Rod Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:21:06 -0500
  ...the front end,consider getting a complete tie rod. Not hard to replace at all.Check BD for a good price.Support the lower...
• Re: [vanagon] Tie rod end rubber covers
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:30:27 -0800
  ross, I would not worry about the rubber and yes you must replace the whole tie rod unit to replace the rubber. The rubber...
• Re: Rebuild is done, Van is running, now what?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:52:24 -0600
  ...Have you read up the information about bearings, rods, and stretching rodcap bolts on Bob Donalds website. Good stuff. Most - but not all - rod...