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• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:17:47 -0500
  ...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: Oil Light flashing
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 15:22:26 -0500
  ...I'll have to check the viscosity - but the people who built the engine changed the oil, so I would figure they put the...
• Re: Tire vendors
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:53:16 -0500
  ...Tire vendors > > Here we go again, > > Just happened to check how old my tires were and two of them are 2001 - > well > over time...
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:36:11 -0500
  ...BTDT!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Rathbun Weekend wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:53:34 -0500
  ...and is looking for a free night of camping, they should check it out. Thanks for readin'! Rod Woten '87 Westy Des Moines, Iowa
• Re: Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 09:47:08 -0600
  Check your blood pressure .......... oops Oil Pressure at various RPMs and Temperature ranges before you jump, run naked into the fires of rebuilds. That...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:22:15 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dan Haydon wrote: >Hi, > >Just a few days ago my wife tells me that the van has been...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:44:56 -0600
  , > > John Rodgers > Hi Folks, > I've been investigating a Northstar swap for about a year now. > Trying to figure out how it might be...
• Bottom end, to rebuild? or do the top end only?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:15:57 -0500
  ...and side to side movement of the rods are the only things that I know to check and I don't have a precise...
• Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 11:32:53 -0600
  ...Engine >temps increase to high levels and fill bottle begins to boil >over. > >Summary of Repair, Check and Replace Activities: > >Fan - Checked / OK >Resistor...
• Re: 81 Westy 2.0 Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:45:12 -0600
  ...You should check your lifter setting at this time and check for any oil leaks. After you've got this break in done you...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...check clutch pedal for free play. - check drive shaft boots for leaks, cracks. - check front axle dust seals on ball joints and tie rod...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:25:45 -0600
  ...Anyone know about this for sure? John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 11...
• Re: Tires in Canada
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 May 2010 00:49:06 -0500
  ...But check your commercial truck tire sources. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:11:05 -0500
  ...Seems to work fine for me John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com Don Hanson...
• Re: HTML in postings
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 12:12:30 -0500
  Tom already replied regarding the NOHTML option with the listserv software and said he was going to check on the cost of an upgrade...
• Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:14:31 -0500
  Gerry, Did you check the bad sensor with an ohmmeter? Was it shorted or an open circuit? Larry A. On Sun, Oct 12, 2008...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:12:22 -0700
  ...I've had a woman bring me a mercedes car with a mile of tie rod end slop on a front tie rod ........ having...
• Weekend Vanwork: Propane, lights, exhaust, gas pedal, etc
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:52:16 -0400
  ...I checked the voltage at the contacts the bulb actually touches. Same thing. I didn't go as far as checking how much current...
• Re: AAAAAAAHHH !!! i cant make up my mind! subaru or 1.8l vw 4cyl
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:01:04 -0400
  ...I should check so when I need it for those intermittent hesitation problems . . oh, yea those are gone too. And then there was the...
• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 16:11:43 -0700
  ...Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Folks, > > > > Just finished another set of F.I. hoses, this time the '81 got 'em. > > When did YOU check your...
• Re: Overheat lamp
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:03:12 -0400
  At 06:33 PM 10/14/2010 -0500, John Rodgers wrote: >I can't answer your question, but I'm having the same problem...
• Re: (NVC) Vehicle Financing
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:39:27 -0700
  ...Always on time with the rent, etc, He has a > checking account, he has a good paying job, he has good references > (house lease...
• Re: sagging van question...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 May 2006 22:56:29 -0400
  ...If the front radius rod bushings have not been recently replaced, that is most likely the problem. 1.5 inches of sag is a...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 7 May 2007 10:35:47 -0700
  ...checked your oil pressure relieve valve? If the sping is stuck and compressed you will get constant low oil pressure. Overheating and rod bearing...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:56:51 -0700
  ...Are you really advising to not tighten lug nuts to factory specs? To the original poster, check your owner's manual and use the...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:35:47 -0700
  ...That and the shift rod protection tube would go a long way in keeping the linkage clean. I have noticed slush collecting and freezing...
• Re: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:30:16 -0500
  ...I will definitely also check out the plugs, though. Thanks!!!! ---------- From: PC :sdelasal@peoplepc.com[SMTP:PC :sdelasal@peoplepc.com] Sent: Thursday, June 27...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 11 May 2016 12:41:10 -1000
  ...as for things to check .. as mentioned it's easy to inspect the governor weights under the round cover on the left side of...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:22:42 -0400
  ...Man, I really need a second van to play with! I’m loosing my mind not having one to check out. Eric > On Apr...
• Re: Icons, emblems, symbols - personalized for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 9 May 2008 23:06:28 -0400
  ...someones gotten into the Becks --- ;^) > > Neil. > > > > > On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 4:35 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > Well, could be...
• Re: Exhaust fun never ends
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 07:49:27 -0700
  ...Stephen --- On Sat, 10/8/11, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> Subject: Re: Exhaust fun never ends...
• Re: Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 20:46:32 -0400
  Steve; I like doing the compression check with a slightly warm engine. Run it for three or four minutes. That way the rings will...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:20:50 -0500
  ...Regards, John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com Shawn Wright wrote: > John, > > So how...
• Re: My Vanagon and MASSIVE weather system in Alabama tonight
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:29:15 +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 - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 09:23:06 -0500
  ...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: Intermittent Oil Pressure Light and Buzzer -- conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:50:57 -0400
  ...I went with the Condelli solution because it seemed overall more simple and didn't require modification to the push-rod tube cover. Unfortunately...
• Re: Web Browser based CAD program
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 29 May 2023 09:21:45 -0400
  ...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: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:47:13 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 5:26 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:50:03 -0700
  ...how it's done. |>>> Check it out!! |>>> |>>> |http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a |/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81 |>>> |>>> John Rodgers |>>> 88 GL Driver |>>> |>> |>> |>> |>> -- |>> Neil...
• Re: Coolant level warning light - '88 GL - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:47:13 -0500
  ...There may be other causes but this is > what I found on mine. > Stephen > > On Thursday, January 5, 2017 4:35 PM, John Rodgers...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 23:06:09 -0500
  ...When visiting here, he helped me with my AC and took those switches completely apart, cleaned them, checked their operation electrically with a meter...
• Re: Capacitor fix harnesses for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:22:56 -0700
  ...Mike On Jun 15, 2012, at 8:06 PM, Paul wrote: > "Can't we all just get along?" > Rodney King in a Volkswagen Thing...
• Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:31:12 -0500
  ...Any ideas as to where to start trouble shooting?? Thanks, John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http...
• Temp gauge-HELP
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:27:31 -0500
  ...I checked all fluids OK , looked underneath, no leaks. Hubby is saying possibly the radiator needs rodding. Please tell me it isn't so...
• Re: Looking for project van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 20:40:14 -0700
  ...It may be crazy but I have two friends (street rod builders no not Jesse James) that say they would love the challenge. So...
• Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:26:11 -0500
  ...Anybody heard anything on either of these projects?? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Joseph Fortino wrote: >*rotflol* i love the bat out of...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:02:45 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 8/17/2011 7:42 AM...
• Re: Do I Need A New Battery?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 16:33:35 -0500
  Phaedra, some points to check before setting off to buy a new battery. First, thoroughly clean down to bright new metal the terminal posts...
• Re: Time for a clutch?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 10:15:47 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Birmingham, AL Jeff Oxroad wrote: >Seemed like my clutch was slipping today. I was going up hill and had...
• Re: Advice about power steering problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:29:11 -0500
  ...Checked out > the replacement and given I needed three the cost was horrendous. > So, I opened up the back of the Alternators, checked the...
• Re: Towing Syncro Westy on Rental Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:05:58 -0400
  ...tire pressure I think, than max > speed. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, June 01...
• Re: Cooling System Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 20:43:23 -0700
  ...Have a compression check. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > "88 GL Driver
• Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Mon, 12 May 2003 18:04:08 -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: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:37:55 -0400
  ...John Rodgers [mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 8:56 PM To: Stuart MacMillan; Vanagon mailing list Subject: RE: Engine teardown...
• Re: Over-full overflow tank..cause for alarm?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:55:56 -0500
  ...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 4/19/2010 1:18 PM, Don...
• O2 sensor question 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:53:49 -0500
  ...Since I couldn't see any obvious places it could screw into I taped it to a bracing rod nearby, until I could investigate...
• Re: Coolant light 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Dec 2016 23:52:07 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 9:49 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:05:28 -0400
  ...Need 3 CV boots, one tie rod end, and one steering rack > boot. Probably shift linkage bushing soon. Very clean interior. SS coolant > pipes...
• Oil Filter for '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:49:36 -0700
  ...I am thinking about changing the oil and oil filter and running it about 1,000 miles and then check the oil viscosity and...