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• '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:20:35 -0500
  ...I could hear a whistling sound, an on checking, I discovered that the trinary switch which is essentially the high/low pressure switch, had...
• Re: Power Steering questions!
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:20:15 +0200
  ...Bob's hint regarding a check of all front joints and bushings to safe the money for a second alignment is very insightful. I...
• Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:25:48 -0800
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 9:37 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Simple but oh so effective maintenance task (lubricate shift linkage)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:41:24 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver On 4/8/2012 9:26 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > Today I dropped my spare to check it's...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:06:52 -0400
  Ryan, I did my PS Rack last year, as well as tie-rods. Didn't do the upper ball joints. My 84 Westy started...
• Re: Towing with Uhaul 4-wheel dolly?/now weight
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 12:22:35 -0800
  ...I can check in California if anyone is interested but I'm pretty sure no has ever weighed the vehicles involved in a normal...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:20:39 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of John Rodgers > Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2016 3:50 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• amc heads / soft valve problem ??
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 14:00:47 -0500
  ...The bottom end has 260 k miles with new lifters about 40 k ago and the cam checked out fine at that time. This...
• Re: 87 Westy Wiper Mechanism Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 May 2002 02:17:02 -0400
  ...to > the wiper arm. (I'm guessing it connects via a rod to the other wiper, > too.) Do I get at it through the...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:57 -0400
  ...I may check it out. > It needs a new engine. > > We'll see...... > > Neil. > > On 9/28/07, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote...
• Re: White smoke?
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:10:55 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:34:49 PM Subject: Re: White smoke? Wes...
• Re: Fright Night!!!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 03:03:54 -0600
  ...DM&FS ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 9:06 PM Subject...
• Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:00:33 -0700
  ...This way the cat I travel with can't push aside the curtains and check out ever possum walking by all night long! I...
• Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:23:09 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 5:41 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Airhead Parts, Ventura CA
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:30:28 -0700
  BenT- Check this link: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/rear-wheel-arch/rear-wheel-arch-left-251809155 Unfortunately, we don't have...
• Re: Multimeter
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:32:38 -0800
  ...When it comes to check transistors I found my analog Triplett can quickly give me a very clear idea if the transistor is broken...
• Re: new 82 vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:53:22 -0800
  ...that the ball actually broke off the lever, and was stuck permanently in the bottom of the clutch slave push rod. and of course...
• Looking for cause of clanking beneath front end
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 6 May 2002 10:26:30 -0400
  ...I could be convinced the spare tire was flopping around, but I checked, and its not lose. I just went through inspection, so I...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:16:23 -0500
  ...I would check before I ordered >> because it seems more random than a specific year cut off. It takes >> about 5 mins to remove...
• Re: Red Line vs. Swepco
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 01:10:06 -0800
  ...You must be talking about this:? http://www.swepcousa.com/lubesite/gear.htm Check out the 601: http://www.swepcousa.com/lubesite/spec.htm...
• Re: Torquer redux/5Cyl. 20 V Vanamaniac
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 00:26:18 EST
  We have to talk !!!! We will not need to get this engine check by some one else, when I do the conversion, because I...
• Re: ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:21:02 -0500
  I recently had my ball joints , tie rod ends, rubber bushings replaced at 287K. I purchased the joints from Bus Depot at a fair...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:55:09 -0400
  ...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: CONT: Rear heater core continued
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 17:34:43 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 2:21 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:47:15 -0700
  Don't forget to check the throttle valve switch. Todd '88 Westy John Rodgers wrote: > If you change out the ISV or the ISCU...
• Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:17:29 -0500
  ...It is worth taking at least a couple out to check if > they are still the same lately. > And if not, you would need...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:22:52 -0400
  Neil, I would try pressurizing the cooling systm to at least 15 psi while you check for leaks. My setup uses an old coolant...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:44:54 -0600
  ...I have checked the wires >> and >> found no faults. What is happening. What else might cause this? >> >> John >> > >
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:03:31 -0600
  ...I hope you checked yourself for ticks after camping there. Good thing to do anyway, but with cattle about .......... . mcneely > > There is farm land...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:49:24 -0700
  ...Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!! ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Scott, > What electricity conducting lubricant would you recommend for the > contact finger...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:19:18 -0400
  At 06:44 PM 3/28/2011, John Rodgers wrote: > How about at least a short video - of getting that throttle switch >just right...
• Re: master brake light misbehaving
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:25:47 -0500
  ...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 7/18/2010 6:47 PM, brett...
• Re: RoadHaus - WY & SD East Bound Travel suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 08:47:22 -0500
  ...You should definitely make the time to check those out. We camped at a KOA in Rapid City where the attendant actually knew how...
• Re: Gary Lee curtain rod?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:03:39 -0700
  ...On those sides she just sewed beside the existing seam of the curtain rod loop (tunnel, sleeve, whatever you call it). It was meant...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:02:34 -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: ?Flattening Glossy Photos? - Absolutely NO Van Content.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:37:01 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > > Behalf Of > >> John Rodgers > >> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 5:34 AM > >> To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:10:11 -0700
  ...I lube the ball on the end of the cross shaft lever where the push rod from the slave pushes on it. I lube...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 23:18:39 -0800
  ...But it works. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:03:20 -0500
  ...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: oil question...
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 15:10:29 -0600
  ...than a clicking lifter sound or clacking rod bearing sound. So it could be something else, check your CVs, V belts and pulley clearance...
• Re: steering rack - r&r
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 05:35:19 -0700
  --- Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM> wrote: > Since I might as well put in new tie-rods and boots, > what kind of r&r should...
• Re: Web Browser based CAD program
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 29 May 2023 00:50:17 +0000
  ...7:24:44 AM PDT, John Rodgers < > jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > > You guys might want to check this out! > >  You might be interested in...
• leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Tue, 25 May 2010 12:24:44 -0400
  ...I also never leave a parking spot now without first checking the ground underneath for wet spots. Thanks Greg S. 87' Wolfsburg Hardtop Ottawa...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:43:35 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Joachim Preiss wrote: > Hi there, > > Crawled under my 85 westfalia last weekend, and found drops of a red fluid...
• Re: GEX engine
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:06:41 -0500
  ...This is the point where you should rebuild the >engine before you throw a rod or seize a piston from heat caused by low...
• Re: Overflow coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 07:23:05 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GZL driver Tim Kasher wrote: >My coolant tank is completely full when i take the cap off even a litte...
• Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 00:41:40 -0500
  ...The way a piston moves in a cylinder is determined by the angle of the con rod pushing or being pushed by the piston...
• Re: Natural gas
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 20:08:14 -0700
  ...Zoltan John Rodgers wrote: > Irvin, you have raised a question that has been in my mind for some time now. I > have seen this...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:09:49 -0500
  ...John Rodgers On 6/16/2012 4:08 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > .if people are smart they will at least check the > vehicle...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:11:18 +0000
  ...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: Yes on a GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:20:18 -0700
  ...For my > 87 I checked out a VW mailny hot rod shop located in Portland OR. For $5000 > he would rebuild mine using his...
• Re: Instant Horse Power Update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 May 2000 23:21:47 EDT
  ...When I was checking my fuel pressure, I discovered that it was not responding as it should due to vacuum leaks. I have discovered...
• Greasing CV's (lots of ???)
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Tue, 08 Oct 96 09:08:00 PDT
  ...I'll check the archives, but does anyone have a laundry list of maintenance-related grease points (sorry, I have not yet checked the...
• Re: New Twist on Billy Bones
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 22:33:31 -0600
  ...Both are really good products!!!! And yes, I know it isn't Friday, but I just couldn't help myself!!! John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 19:24:23 -0600
  ...could say I was > disappointed too. > After several hours of checking the rods, crank, bearings with > micrometers and cleaning various parts for a better...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 18:23:37 -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: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:56:03 -0500
  ...I'll check it out when it gets daylight! John On Mar 22, 2017 22:33, "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Kinda Curious here...
• neat old bus manual find
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:25:41 -0500
  ...Anyone else seen one of these? Anyway, it's pretty cool, has quite a bit of "use VW tool 245a to check the spring...
• Re: front end work -- advice?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 14:30:51 -0700
  ...Got the upper ball joint off and the tie rod ball joint off and have twisted off both ends of one of the lower...
• Re: coolant disposal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:03:08 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver David Brodbeck wrote: >On Mon, 1 Dec 2003, Scott Walker wrote: > > > >>A bit ago William (developtrust) was asking...