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• Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Nov 2011 22:55:08 -0500
  ...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 11/4/2011 7:06 PM, Tom...
• pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?-Thanks Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 22 May 2010 01:05:23 EDT
  ...It might be a good time to check the crankshaft end play, but I would not change it. The shims control the end float...
• 2.1 needed - stuck with E-bay 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 17:05:39 -0600
  ...Somehow it through a rod and is not rebuildable. We bid on and won a motor on ebay that was supposed to be the...
• Engine Log
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 20:36:24 -0700
  ...When I did change the maps and it started, I stopped it after a couple minutes to check on oil leaks etc. Noooooo, your...
• Re: Wheel Bearing Problem Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:15:39 -0400
  ...It's good practice to check each of these bearings before you grease them. It's much easier to feel the imperfections when the...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:52:47 -0700
  ...see that horizontal adjuster rod jump a little early in the video ? that doesn't happen with the drum on and the that rod...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 22:22:52 -0400
  ...I have tried the extension rods from > > my socket set, but they put the ratchet in an almost unworkable position. > > > > I have checked archives...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 22:31:18 -0500
  ...But also check all the wiring .... grounds, and coil wire particularly. If you are getting no fire from the coil, period, I would thing...
• Re: early experience of the garage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:25:47 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL Joy Hecht wrote: > To hell with the lights, I just want to know what happens if...
• Re: [avoid Chris Turner (JordanVW)!!!! Boycott!! : bad dealings..]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Mon, 7 May 2001 16:11:26 MDT
  ...I had been looking for the "valence"/curtain rod cover that goes over the curtain rod on the passenger side rearmost side window. These...
• Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Mon, 12 May 2003 17:52:05 -0700
  ...If you got time, check my other post. cheers m On Monday, May 12, 2003, at 05:44 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > I go...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:03:48 -0600
  ...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: blinking temp. light????
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 09:11:08 -0500
  ...2) Coolant density - if in the test above the light continues to blink, check your coolant. The coolant mix should be 50%water/ 50...
• Re: Web Browser based CAD program
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 May 2023 10:22:26 -0500
  ...7:24:44 AM PDT, John Rodgers < > jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > > You guys might want to check this out! > > You might be interested in...
• Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 15:08:50 -0500
  I just checked the Bus Depot web site. Haynes manual for the 1.9L and 2.1L engine vanagons prioced at $24.95 part...
• Re: slow, long uphill knocking noise ?!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 May 2005 22:00:58 -0500
  ...1) Loose CV bolts 2) Bad CV's Get it up on a rack and check those bolts. I've had this problems 3...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:16:39 -0500
  ...The tie rod end is new, and looks good. The upper ball joint looks okay, as do the various bushings in that area. Any...
• Re: T-Shirt Update
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:34:43 -0400
  ...Do you set up PP or do we send you check, MO? Oh and just with numbers In mind have you thought to place...
• Re: Coolant light 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 09:42:46 -0800
  ...mcneely On Thu, Dec 8, 2016 at 9:52 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > I haven't run a pressure test yet...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:03:45 -0800
  ...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: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:19:16 +0000
  ...A little loose. > > What brand of bushings would the Vanagon List recommend? > > > > Thanks, > > > > John in Birmingham! > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by...
• Re: Front and rear seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:07:49 -0800
  ...What a PITA for so small a > thing. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > > 88 G Driver > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:51:53 -0800
  ...Here's my check for them in place. First, with the van on the ground, just grab an axle and slide it back and...
• Re: '88 Westy: Aux Battery Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:55:35 -0500
  Where does your clock get it's power from nowadays? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chris Paquette wrote: > Like many listees, I have an...
• Re: Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:26:00 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:07 AM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:15:57 -0500
  Disconnect one injector at a time. > On Oct 15, 2014, at 12:06 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Heres the deal. Feels...
• Re: 10x10 shelter questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:03:52 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 6/20/2011 7:08 AM...
• Re: Help-Temp sensor location?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:04:05 -0400
  ...http://www.sit.wisc.edu/~rodavies/ > German Shepherd Rescue: http://www.bgsr.org > The best way to make your dreams come true is to...
• Re: Intermittently Sticks In 4th Gear 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 6 May 2014 18:22:29 -0600
  ...The two areas to check is the lever where it is bolted onto the shaft that slides in and out (relay shaft). This is...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:48:08 -0500
  ...Thanks John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 6/27/2010 8:56 PM...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:37:17 -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...
• VW customer opinion-poll [new syncro 16'' ]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Wed, 11 Jun 97 05:30:18 UT
  Dear listees, recent correspondence has made it clear that the news about *new VW off-roder opinion poll* was to be easily misundertood as...
• suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 21:24:46 -0500
  ...In the front I solved most of this by checking three places: the upper shock mount bushings, the "radius rod" bushings, and the wheel...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:22:03 -0600
  Interesting that I replied yesterday to check the fluid level as I had BTDT, & this am went out & my brake/clutch fluid was low...
• Re: Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 09:29:00 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Rick Koller wrote: >Greetings All, > I have been struggling with diagnosing a high idle/stumble/stalling >problem all...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:40:57 -0700
  ...according to those aforementioned odometer check mileage markers on the highway, our 1.9l's odo is spot-on. Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 07:19:35 -0500
  ...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: Weird all of a sudden 4,000 Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:28:28 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Adam Butler wrote: > Fellow List Members, > > I have been watching and learning for some time, thanks for all...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:38:20 -0700
  ...to re-use your tie rod ends. > Use the appropriate rental/loaner tool to break the joint. (check > with Shucks/Autozone/Kragen/Crappy Tire...
• Re: GoWesty Motor Options
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:12:48 -0700
  Check out the Samba. I saw a thread recently about the GW engine. Can't find it right now though..... Neil. On Thu, Oct...
• Re: Play in front wheels
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:34:38 -0700
  ...there are various tricks for checking ball joint play - which is often masked by the angle of the hanging suspension. Better to check that...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:42:02 -0400
  ...check out Van Cafe's OP guage kit.. ..I think they have one. scott On 10/16/2015 6:30 AM, John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 22:55:32 -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: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 17:40:07 -0400
  ...The "bottom end" in my book is the crank and rods only, it sounds like you are talking about the short-block as well...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:48:53 -0800
  ...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: Zerex phosphate-free coolant/Engine Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 16:40:47 -0500
  ...Zerex phosphate-free coolant > Jerry @ Con Rod Northwest in Seattle, who has specialized in >rebuilding Wasserboxers for years, said to me that if you...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:03:31 +0000
  ...A little loose. > What brand of bushings would the Vanagon List recommend? > > Thanks, > > John in Birmingham! --- This email has been checked for viruses by...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:31:04 -0500
  ...is easy to add not enough shim thickness on the crankshaft. > Check the crankshaft for end play. Loosen the Flywheel /torque > converter plate > then...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:26:21 -0400
  ...Also has some opinions on AMC heads and WBX rod bolts. http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=134867 -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Hidden rusting problem in your suspension
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:46:25 -0700
  ...between and the metal spacer inside the bushings > on the radius rod were badly rusted. Fortunately the mounting point > on the body was not...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Kinesis
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:03:55 -0700
  ...But I am wondering if anyone else ever did it, > and if there is any info on thos swaps. > > Anyone??? > > Thanks, > > Regards, > > John Rodgers...
• Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 15:48:13 -0600
  ...It is raining now as I write this, and I have just been out to check, and there it was, wet spots on the...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:07:24 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jim Arnott wrote: > Warning!!! Proud papa alert.... and NVC > > My eldest dau, 27, came home from visiting friends the...
• E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:33:49 -0500
  Check your local dealer's pricing. Just last week, I was quoted the very same price by my local dealer (Russell VW - Baltimore) that...
• Re: Engine rebuild - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 20:22:58 -1000
  ...all new main and rod brgs. new camshaft, new cam brgs rebuild the rods, new pistons and barrels ( they were kinda hard to find...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 06:58:36 EDT
  ...There is no way to know if the bearings are worn out other than checking with an oil pressure gauge or opening the motor...
• Re: valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:57:51 -0000
  ...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: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:12:20 -0700
  ...cost. > > > John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > VW Part Nos. > 255-941-105 > 255-941-106 > Euro-spec Headlights - > > I just checked with Camelback...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 May 2005 21:41:57 -0500
  ...checks clean, then the NEW Mahle filter and the new garde oil should take care of your problem. Good luck, Regards, John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 23:59:41 -0500
  ...Found that dozens of times. > Hardly anyone knows to check that. > Heck .. > one time I looked at a Westy to possibly buy .. > and it...