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• Re: CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:31:42 -0700
  ...less. check the achieves, many have had the eBay specials grenade in a couple thousand miles. df ----- Original Message ---- From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER...
• Re: oh shit, here we go again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:38:03 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Stan Wilder wrote: >Over the years I've found that having a little NEON tester saves the Shock...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:03:28 -0700
  ...Oil filter question > Try backing off the throttle at a constant speed in order to unload the > rod > bearings - slightly on the gas, slightly...
• Re: Oil Light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:54:11 -0500
  ...Also, when checking oil allow time for the oil to drain down, engine warm, and van level, especially side to side. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Oil leak oddity
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 May 2003 16:44:03 -0700
  ...Double check for push-rod tubes sealing and valve cover tensioner springs being very nice and tight. Also gaskets sometimes slip on the valve...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:04:55 -0800
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: Stripping of the oil plug --- is this not caused by over torquing that plug?? Although I have not...
• Re: rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:23:47 -0500
  ...It had spun a rod bearing. I put in a set > > of rebuilt 1.9 rods, reground the crank, new rings, etc. It runs...
• Re: Manual tranny shift
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 17:21:01 -1000
  ...Rodgers wrote: > I have been running REDLINE MT 90 for years. Change it out about every > three to four years. Haven't checked the...
• Re: Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:09:44 -0700
  ...If you haven't seen in your fuel filter ........checked for what's in there, and how restricted it is......... I'd check into...
• Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:54:12 -0800
  ...Over last few years (calipers + related not long ago) - Booster, (check valve too IIRC) pedal cluster rebuilt, MC. Checked push rod spec. - Flex hoses...
• Cassidy turns 100k
  Historical mailing list - Scott Bogen
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 13:11:11 -0700
  ...in your Rodeo". So this weekend is gonna be a big one as far as maintainence goes, valves, bleeding the brakes, checking all the...
• Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 09:28:06 -0600
  ...And try running for a while without the fuel cap on tight, just to double check for any vacuum on the tank. John Rodgers...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:00:26 -0700
  ...46.10 in Bentley shows spec for push rod adjustment. I recall checking this adjustment, but IF I adjusted that push rod too long...
• Re: Oil pressure light on at idle: add a $1.50 oil booster spring.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:41:27 -0500
  ...I've seen attempts at modifying the spring and using a rod to hold the plunger up all the way. The rod resulted in...
• Re: Tell me about rear bearings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:04:43 -0800
  ...also ...check tire/wheel roundness , or for flat spots. Tire imbalance is not 'off' that often. also ...internal hernias in tires....aka tread separation...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 23 May 2017 16:33:01 -0700
  ...After checking everything I could think of, Mike Miller put me in touch with Detlev. After reviewing all of the steps taken, he suggested...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:43:59 -0700
  ...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: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 09:53:07 -0400
  ...Besides the usual suspension parts you do want check the radius rod and lower control arm mounts. If you don't remember when the...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:02:47 -0700
  Replace the rod bolts with the uprated components - they are the weak point in the 2.1 motor. Pretty sure someone already brought this...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:21:46 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 5:53 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: jdbimports
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 17:09:41 -0600
  ...Happy motoring! Andy Yarnell Lakewood, CO 1989 Vanagon Carat 1973 Type 1 Rat Rod in the making! John wrote: I am in Utah, and...
• Re: Supa Charged Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 09:09:01 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Peter Pollard wrote: >Hi all hope you had a great new years, Well got back to the Blue...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:53:00 -0500
  ...All five have been double-double checked for being plugged in and secure. When the wipers worked after hitting the railroad bump about 30...
• Re: Fuel Leak-Yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:43:23 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 5/5/2010 9:15 AM...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:37:55 -0700
  ...Wish I'd had it checked out sooner - found out that not only do I need a new cat, but it turns out that...
• Re: Oil Light flashing
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:28:39 -0500
  ...What oil viscosity are you using? A quart >> low > > No, I don't think so. > > I'll have to check the viscosity - but the...
• Re: Gaskelet leak and overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 08:48:46 -0700
  ...You can confirm with a block test kit to check for > combustion gas in coolant. Sadly I encountered this and an currently > rebuilding my...
• Re: Power steering pumps
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:44 -0600
  ...David and Mark, > > Yes, I’ve added Bus Lab to my check before purchasing or before giving up on finding. They had my power...
• Re: VanAlert is 10 weeks old today...
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:54:46 -0500
  ...checked it much on my tablet. I'll give it a go On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 9:51 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113...
• Re: Are these bearings still usable??
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:52:42 -0400
  ...results. > Having said all that, it's much easier to change rod bearings in an I4 than > WBX. �If you can get new bearings...
• 2.1 L reebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 01:46:23 -0600
  ...The clutch(new), fly wheel, pressure plate(new), pulley(new), crank, rods and a few other parts went to Gene Berg a few days...
• Re: Blinking Coolant Light Mystery (to me)
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:18:34 -0700
  ...On Feb 5, 2006, at 8:51 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Dennis is exactly on target. > > Check the little hose from the expansion tank...
• Re: Van Insurance.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:07:37 -0400
  ...The adjuster said the >> > damage is X amount, and "I'll cut you a check now." I said, "No, I'll take >> > it to...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:27:22 +0000
  Is this the first time you are trying to run your new engine? I would check compression on these two cylinders that you are...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:57:14 -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: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 15:06:03 -0800
  ...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: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:12 -0700
  ...to me that means ..flush out old fluid, check screen in the bottom of the PS reservoir and make sure it's clean .. then...
• Re: ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK OPERATORS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:16:21 +0000
  ...I checked electric circuits in the van and they were ok. Ihen I checked the operator harnesses. Then I checked the operators through the...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 18 May 2007 00:53:25 -0300
  My ears are burning so I checked the list. I must admit to failings short term as a lerker and contributor I did my...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:55:07 -0400
  ...Have you ever replaced your oil pressure switches? They can fail, check the integrity of wiring from switches to where the join, common spot...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:29:28 -0400
  ...John Rodgers<mailto:jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> Sent: ‎10/‎15/‎2014 1:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject...
• Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 May 2001 14:11:16 -0500
  ...I have followed your suggestion of checking the Idle Stabilizer Valve and the Idle Stabilizer Control Box in the right hand side behind the...
• Re: 87 GL Steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 11:00:24 -0600
  ...I drove with mine like that for over a year, carefully checking the fluid level, but I can tell you it doesn't get...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 11:09:07 -0600
  ...I'm going to check it out on my on van. prol'ly requires drilling a hole through two adjoing flats on the head...
• Fuel Lines Reminder, Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:55:57 -0700
  ...Give it a daily check > before starting the engine - check the oil, check the coolant, inspect > the tires, look for obvious drips from underneath...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:16:05 -0500
  ...So if you check the piston weights, the rod weights and you are using an unground crankshaft there is no need to balance what...
• Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
  ...New camshaft about $135.00 to $ 180.00 Rod rebuild. Piston end bushings about $8.00 per rod Machine shop cost of pressing the...
• Re: Fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 19:29:09 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:19 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:17:43 -0400
  When was the last time the front radius rod mounts were replaced? These are important to maintain proper caster angle. Check them carefully. If...
• purchase advice 80 westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Fri, 11 Jul 97 13:47:09 EDT
  ...shifted and rode nice. poptop seals were brittle and cracked. I am making an appoinment w/ local vw guy to check it out for...
• Re: Gas smell in Oil months after using Magical Mystery oil Please help.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2003 22:26:15 -0600
  ...checking it off to a later day. You would hate yourself for having done so, given the severity of the potential consequences. John Rodgers...
• Re: WTB trailer hitch for 84 westy ( Haynes Hitch )
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 13 May 2006 12:29:54 EDT
  ...Just thought > I'd check the list before I buy new from gowesty > Robert Robert, I just installed a Dennis Haynes hitch on my...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 02:03:56 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL driver Chelsea, AL Robert Stewart wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > Last weekend all of a sudden after driving for months with the...
• Re: The value of instrumentation
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 18:20:13 -0700
  ...I used a good quality carpenters straight edge and feeler gauges to check for warpage and found nothing. The machine shop confirmed same. Yes...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:08:41 -0800
  ...I can check piston > to > cylinder bore clearance and piston/wrist pin weight and the ring to groove > clearance. Big ends of the rods...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:19:55 -0500
  ...If you choose to use a U-joint check the hot rod mags - they sell some nice high quality U-joints. Another source would...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:17:28 -0800
  ...Chris, 90 MV --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: robertmstewart wrote: >Check this link out, it says online the following: > >http://cgi.ebay.co...
• Re: What happened?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:53:40 -0500
  ...Long term excessive end play damages the rod bearings, binds the pistons but if you've got decent oil pressure I'd say run...
• Re: My van was aligned ...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:34:29 -0700
  ...Once again he took the van on schedule, he double checked all the fasteners, check the alignment, made whatever adjustment were necessary, confirmed that...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:37:08 -0400
  Check the universal joint going to the rack. These will cause the steering to bind when it seizes. These joints are hard to find...