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Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:17:49 -0500
...JOhn John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 8/13/2011 10:46 AM...
High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:19:56 -0500
...I haven't checked today, but yesterday fuel at the cheaper stations was $2.84/gallon. I haven't a clue how much it...
Re: Honing and cylinder painting
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:00:04 -0800
...Can > result in drooling. > > Interesting stuff out there on the internet!! > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http...
Re: Yes on a GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:33:16 -0400
...For > my > > 87 I checked out a VW mailny hot rod shop located in Portland OR. For > $5000 > > he would rebuild mine using his...
Sum' B*tch - Rear Heater Valve - again2
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Sep 2005 10:31:28 -0500
...Finally got it done, made the cut-out in the cover and checked it for fit. Works fine. Discovred the new valve did not...
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:08:21 -0600
So are you saying the 2.1L WBX is more prone to a rod through the block than a 1.9L engine is? John...
Re: Parts Book?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 13 Apr 2005 19:58:57 -0700
...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 3:16 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Clear title??? exportation
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 13 Nov 2005 12:17:58 -0600
...Valuable document - that title! Good Luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Benny boy wrote: >Hey guys, am ready to go get some van's...
Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 21:14:36 -0600
...If possible, I'd use a tie rod end puller, (although the method he uses does work quite effectively!) and I definitely would take...
Re: 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 06:56:17 -0700
...the rods, and clean and polish the crank. All the preliminary work like the miking and checking is included. I don't think you...
Re: Knocking noise
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 3 Dec 2004 22:40:45 -0600
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Al and Sue Brase wrote: > AND, if you've not done this before, and other cv's need...
Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 8/18/2011 12:44 AM...
Re: Internal Debate
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 22:53:07 -0800
...do i have a person checking on me to make sure i am not crushed under vehicle or wounded in some way that renders...
cd changer installation
Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:40:47 -0600
...You will need a vice a pair of vicegrips an engineering type mind to manipulate and rebend the rod so that it will work...
Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 7 May 2009 11:28:46 -0400
...check with them), for specs, check the wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zetec On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 11:17, John Rodgers...
Re: Coolant leak at thermostat?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 21 Jun 2003 22:50:09 -0400
...Coolant leak at thermostat? ok so the heads are back on after a few mistakes and I adjusted the valves (one push rod seems...
Re: RoadHaus - Need Anchorage Shop Recommendations
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 20 Aug 2003 15:00:58 -0500
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Larry Chase wrote: >Volks, > >Need Anchorage VW Shop Recommendations > >Decided it would be prudent to get a "Second...
Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 02:47:13 +0000
...This is a rack with tie >rods >(inner and outter), and boots. I think someone told us recently of a rack >like this for...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 13:03:38 -0500
...The thing would >> probably come apart and leave you stranded halfway between Somewhere >> and Nowhere, USA. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver x2 >> >> >> Wesley...
Re: vanagon shifter bound???
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:49:03 -0600
...Oh yeah, "Don't drive >>>on the railroad track!" >>>- Phil from "Groundhog Day" (1993) >>> >>> >>> >>>-- >>>No virus found in this incoming message. >>>Checked by AVG...
Re: Front and rear seal replacement
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:37:08 -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: flashing coolant light purpose
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:22:38 -0500
...Now I am aware, I know to stop immediately when that alternator light comes on and check things out. To add to this discussion...
Re: Rear brake shoes affect MPG.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:22:45 -0700
...are you sure the adjuster rods are on the correct sides of the van ? do the parking brake cables slide smoothie and return properly...
On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:01:20 -0600
...He will come and check it out. If the oil is in fact circulating, I can drive it to the garage for further checkout...
FW: AC condensate drainage trouble
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Sun, 17 Jul 2016 18:41:41 -0400
...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 5:49 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:38:07 -0500
...If you are worried about vague shifting I would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as well. If they...
Re: ROAD HAZARDS
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Jun 1995 15:32:01 GMT
...car to check out the damage. Aside from some scraps of cotton padding stuck to the bottoms of bolts and tie rods, things were...
Re: oil pressure -- next round
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Tue, 29 May 2007 23:34:38 -0700
...it was 13 Thou!!! I should have checked this before I installed it, but believed the gasket set. Well now I know it for...
Re: Wheels/tires for travel
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:24:27 -0900
...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> Date: Monday, October 31, 2005 1:48 pm Subject: Re: Wheels/tires for travel To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: keeps blowin' fuses
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:32:35 -0700
...Then check for good spray misting pattern. Typical of these diesels to drop both compression and fuel pressure over the course of life. But...
Re: If stuck in snow pull tab to open (gotta see this)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:44:33 -0600
...Don't expect much, most have never walked the ten blocks to school or rode a bicycle to the park to play baseball. Stan...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:04:29 -0700
...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: Camper Rentals in Alaska
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:33:58 -0900
...John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> Date: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:53 pm Subject: Re: Camper Rentals in Alaska To: Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak...
What's it really worth?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:15:12 -0500
...I checked with my local credit union about it. The rep there looked it up in their lending guide and found the Retail Low...
Re: 2 liter vs. 1800
Historical mailing list - ------
Thu, 4 May 1995 16:55:47 -0400 (EDT)
...The fundamental mechanical difference between the 17/1800 and the > two liter is crankshaft and connecting rods. A rebuilt two liter costs > a couple...
Re: weird little brake noise - thanks
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 07:37:09 -0500
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Damon Campbell wrote: >Thank to everyone for the numerous and quick responses >- ranging from "no problem, don't...
Re: Automatic to 4 speed conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 11:00:38 -0500
...And once it is in good running order, if it is religously maintained with fluid checks, changes, and filter changes/flushes it will perform...
Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:05:49 EDT
...When I lift the front off > the ground I have NO play in any suspension component or the tie rods. > The only play is...
Re: tire and wheel width matching
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 21 May 2004 08:37:28 -0500
...width and the clearance between the tire sidewall and the tie rod (this assuming you have a 2wd Vanagon) - So, shall we say, 195...
Re: front wheel noise
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 9 Jul 2011 16:58:25 -0400
...Edward At 12:58 PM 7/9/2011, John Rodgers wrote: >Get the offending wheel off the ground, then gripe the tire at the...
Re: Poorman's Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:08:07 -0700
You are a wise man to rebuild this now before a rod comes through the case, which is what happened to me when my...
Re: A trick - Subiegon oil dip stick
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 3 Sep 2023 17:53:24 -0500
...And makes life > easier. > > On Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 10:50:26 AM PDT, John Rodgers < > jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anyone who has...
Re: White smoke on startup, running rich?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sun, 12 Feb 2006 10:58:30 -0800
...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: White smoke on startup, running...
Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 20:29:10 +0000
...The caster angle is adjusted by the lower radius rods. The lower control arm and radius rod mounts position the lower ball joints and...
Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:59:53 -0500
...fuel cap on tight, just to > double check for any vacuum on the tank. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Greg Marshall wrote: > > >Hi folks...
Fw: 88 Westie: Intermittent "Level Indicator" Lights
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 11:08:08 -0800
...If they all go out intermittently then > you might check to see that the connector plug behind the LED panel is > tight. Also check...
R.I.P. 79(80) Bug Convertible
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 Feb 1995 10:36:58 -0400 (EDT)
...the far side of the break-down lane on the interstate, checked to see if there was anything she could do to fix the...
Re: 1.9 idle woes
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 19 Mar 2000 20:31:19 -0600
...John Rodgers "88GL Driver. Martin wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm having trouble with the idle on a didget. The idle is erratic and > goes...
Re: Water pump replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:53:42 +0000
...If the bearing failed, you need to check the case for damage from the impeller. Repair as needed with a good epoxy. If the...
Re: T-Shirt Update
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:44:23 -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: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:12:38 -0400
...The future problems will be burned valves and pistons and in real bad cases rod bearings and bent rods. Check the ignition timing, make...
Re: Flashing dash LED
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 19:10:15 -0700
...John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, April 17, 2000 6:44 PM Subject: Re...
Re: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 15:00:45 -0400
...What else should I check?? > > Thanks in advance!!! > Rod Woten > Wally the '87 Westy >
Re: cruising speed and MPG
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Aug 2006 17:05:48 -0400
...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: throttle valve cable spring installation
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:26:08 -0500
...I'll go to Radio Shack > and > check it out. I was using vice clamps, pliers and everything else > in my > tool chest, but...
Re: Vanagon oil light question for you - dissection of the light
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Mon, 23 Apr 2001 08:57:21 -0700
...On both occasions, the wire was grounding out on the sheet metal that covered the push rod tubes, under the head. You see, the...
Euro-Elec: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 02:02:21 -0500
...They said they had checked the compression and oil pressure on this one, yet both oil pressure switched were buried in filth and the...
Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller
Historical mailing list - Larry Petty
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:36:25 -0400
...I think it is clear from the photos of that crash test that the vanagon suffered less frontal damage because it rode up over...
Re: slack in e-brake cable?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:18:17 -0500
Also check the condition of the rear cables and sheaths. If the outer jacket is showing any signs of rusting thruogh or collapsing, they...
Re: Oil light and warning
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 18 Nov 2015 21:47:00 +0000
...Jim On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 3:40 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > This light and warning horn fault of coming...