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• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 07:07:42 -0500
  ...BTDT!! Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Drviver Chelsea, AL Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette wrote: >Help! > >1987 Vanagon Syncro, about 40K on engine, running strong...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal problem, so I think....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:33:03 -0400
  ...I stop when I get to the beach and check the pedal, it�s appears to my novice Vanagon knowledge that it is firmly...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:49:00 -0600
  ...Failed Emissions Check > ::: > :::Took my van for its Ohio e-Check yesterday. The engine has 20,000 on a > :::rebuilt Boston Bob. It passed...
• Re: Frugal Mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:43:19 -0800
  ...up and take notice. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552...
• Re: How propane refrigerators work
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:34:23 -0700
  ...John Rodgers wrote: > Propane refrigerators of today that are found in the Westy's use heat of > the flame as the energy source to...
• Re: avoid Chris Turner (JordanVW)!!!! Boycott!! : bad dealings
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Mon, 7 May 2001 17:57:35 EST
  ...I had been > looking for the "valence"/curtain rod cover that goes over the curtain rod > on the passenger side rearmost side window. These...
• Vixen Motothomes (Was: 70's GMC motorhome)
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 08:31:09 -0700
  ...Do we have a potential Vanagon engine Swap here? Thanks, Chris On Sun, 03 June 2001, John Rodgers wrote: > > Joel, during my years in...
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:25:21 -0500
  ...He would make his rounds visiting different campsites in the morning as if he was checking on the place. The owners even watched our...
• Re: dilema
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:12:25 -0600
  ...BTW, check out GM Bulley's site on how to set up the heating system on an aircooled vanagon. Do it his way, and...
• Re: Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 09:48:49 -0700
  ...You do want to check the torque on the bolts after you have driven a ways. Could it be that this part is dofferent...
• Re: FS: 91 Vanagon GL in Green Bay--cheap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:05:23 -0500
  Chris, I just checked out the van. Looks good. I have an 88 GL that is a spitting image of yours - paint color, mirrors...
• Re: New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:40:15 -0500
  ...and then check your idle RPM. Should be 850 rpm. If not, adjust to 850. Then drive the vehicle with the stablilizer valve disconnected...
• Re: Sick Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 20:36:39 -0500
  ...Can be checked by waiting till you've got the symptoms, then check to see if exhaust is coming out in normal volumes. Obviously...
• Re: Narrowing it down: Westy _curtain changes_, 7/70-8/71 (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 12:57:30 -0500
  ...gets the >rod-n-pocket treatment. > >Bee korrect! When scrounging curtains for my '68 in junkyards, I came >across many variations. Check the VIN...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:18:59 -0700
  ...On 3/15/08, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > My experience with the tube strength issues comes mostly form my work > years ago...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:58:01 -0700
  ...Of course I resolved NEVER to resent the thing >> while the van is in motion. >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >> >> >> Neil2 wrote: >> >>> Hey volks...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:56:35 -0800
  ...certain the lever/shift rod on the tranny is with the > linkage attached. > > Thanks! > mike > 84 > > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Check out the new Yahoo...
• Re: My Vanagon and MASSIVE weather system in Alabama tonight
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:45:00 -0400
  ...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: Oil Pressure Lamp?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:00:18 -0700
  ...accessing the OP switch can be a bother if the push rod cover tin securing nuts or bolts are rusted in .. not a tricky...
• RE: The adventure of the THROWN ROD
  Historical mailing list - Eugene Palmer
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 10:09:12 -0700
  ...If it's an old AS41 case, check it very closely before reusing it. One way, other than looking at the bearing saddles and...
• Re: whinning speedometer and oil useage
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 12:23:49 -0500
  ...It's an easy do if you ar at all > > mechanical. > > > > John Rodgers > > 88 GL Driver > > > > dawn wrote: > > > > > in the mornings when i get...
• Re: Alternator Light...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 07:27:32 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver DaBomb wrote: >OK, I looked through the archives for the past three years about my current >issue, and...
• Re: oil idiot lamp lights&buzzes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 09:01:25 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dennis Oost wrote: > Hello All, > Hoping you can head me in the right direction. > > Here are the stats: > 87...
• Re: [Syncro] Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:49:53 -0800
  ...No group discount- > they may not even have 10 sets left in stock, and are > checking. Next order being made up in Sweden right...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:13:11 -0700
  ...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: AC to R134--more struggle, more cost, more questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 May 2008 06:38:56 -0500
  ...I recommend you fix this asap with an external support strap at least John Rodgers 88 GL Driver . Tom Stone wrote: > How did the...
• Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 6 May 2002 23:31:13 -0400
  ...Plus is was a bit noiser and rode a little wobbly. > >You guessed it, I had left the top up. I checked the mirror...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 12:05:34 -0700
  ...I also notch out the push rod tube covers top brackets where they go on the bolt or under a nut. . That way, you...
• Re: Power loss - '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 May 2017 22:28:54 -0500
  ...Haven't checked the distributor tightness yet, but given the headaches I've had with it, it's possible that its loose. But there...
• overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - John Smith
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:57:36 -0400
  Hi Folks, I�ve got a 91 Westy with about 5k on a rebuilt engine from NW Connecting Rod in Seattle. Everything is running...
• Re: 1.9 oil light/preassure issue
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:31:44 -0800
  ...on page 17.7 of the Bentley manual it shows the oil pressure switch under the left push rod tubes is .3 bar. where...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:09:54 -0600
  ...The only part I am missing is the control rod which runs from the shifter to the shift arm on the transmission. This should...
• Re: Vanagon T-Shirts
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:26:38 -0400
  ...message. > |Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > |Version: 10.0.1391 / Virus Database: 1518/3812 - Release Date: > |08/05/11 > -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85...
• Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 00:25:32 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver developtrust wrote: > Just went for a drive at 10 PM when it is quiet on our street. The sound...
• Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:57:07 -0700
  ...I think it is clear from the photos > of that crash test that the vanagon suffered less frontal damage because > it rode up over...
• Vana-Gremlins??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 11:08:31 -0500
  ...While waiting in the customer lineup for the tire repair, I decided to check my engine compartment, as I was still having s slight...
• Re: SPAM ?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 7 May 2004 09:22:58 -0700
  ...check it out. > >And no, I have no connection in any way, but have been to the circus >there many times. > >Regards, > >John Rodgers...
• Re: What's it really worth?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:07:21 -0700
  ...Don't be too aggressive, and remember dealer prices are high because they have to safety check every vehicle and make sure the wheels...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:45:53 -0700
  ...And I'm better armed to ask the right questions. > > FWIW, adjusting caster on passenger side, pulling rod toward front (2 > turns, +/- 1/2...
• Re: 86 GL Steering Knuckle Mystery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:08:41 -0700
  ...After the forging is made, the tapered hole for the tie rod end is drilled in different positions, depending on PS or non-PS...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 20 May 2005 07:58:19 -0700
  ...I've seen it done and the outcome is not pretty. Check Summit, they should have the spray. --- Jim King <terrapincampers@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote...
• Re: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 10:14:35 -0400
  ...If they are good leave them. > If bad replace. > > Besides the usual suspension parts you do want check the radius rod and > lower control...
• Re: Neils VanaJetta Engine "clack" Video.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:19:01 -0800
  ...in rod, or wrist pin loose in piston .. seems more 'nebulous and deep' ..and not related to just one cylinder .. I'd check compression...
• Re: Ideas on my '67 microbus??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 22:25:51 -0600
  ...I'd check the front end parts, i.e. tie rods etc. Also, there may still be some adjustment left in your gear box...
• Doug---Sorry about that
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 10:36:37 -0700
  ...rod. A 3/8" hole was bored through the corner of the plywood to accept the leg. I just now went out to check...
• Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:51:46 -0500
  ...I then found out that there is a second oil pressure sensor between the push rod tubes on the left side of the engine...
• Battery Corrosion Treatment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 May 2004 16:21:52 -0500
  ...I checked the battery before putting the charger on it and discovered the outboard (passenger side) three cells acid solution was down. The inboard...
• Re: Vanagon A/C enhancement / Vintageair
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 07:15:42 -0700
  Their products are well respected in the hot rod and antique auto communities. I have visited with them ref. Vanagons back about 12-18...
• Re: Avoid Freeze 12!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 04:44:49 -0700
  ...It works pretty much as well as R12. --- Maggie Dew <wildebus@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > From John Rodgers: > > "Apparently there is a very suitable substitute...
• Re: CV click??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 22:05:13 -0500
  ...Good Luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver neil wrote: > Hi all. > > Am in the middle of inspecting CV's. > > I'm hearing a "click...
• Re: Spooked!-temp gauge-oip pressure problems.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 10:11:11 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 6/5/2011 8:55 AM...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 07:17:11 -0600
  ...All five have >> been double-double checked for being plugged in and secure. >> >> When the wipers worked after hitting the railroad bump about 30...
• Fw: Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 17:59:34 -0800
  Now i'm confused...to double check what I did...please let me know if I did it wrong...I brought each cylinder to...
• Re: Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:45:48 -0400
  I would check for wear in the front suspension components, i.e. bushings, ball joints and tie rods. Excess play in these components could...
• Re: extremely high coolant pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:23:50 -0500
  I saw the replies saying check for exhaust in the coolant suggesting leaky head gasket. First place I'd look. Our x-waterboxer did...
• Re: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:07:46 -0600
  ...Then check the CV bolt torque -- again. One thing that can give a false warning of iminent CV failure is two or more bolts...
• Re: Fuel problem...still...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:01:01 EDT
  ...Highly recommend POR-15ing the new tank before installing and checking above the tank for any rust damage that needs attention while the tank...
• Re: seam rust - Rust Check (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 11:36:19 -0400
  ...and get Rust Checked at least every other year. Rob 87 Westy SyncroGL... Cynosure >Gary: I live in Canada and Rust Check is a...
• Re: gas price (was stealth camping)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:28:42 -0600
  ...John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > > Picked up a tankful today at $3.04./gal just outcide of Columbiana, AL > > > > John > > > > John Rodgers > > Clayartist...
• Re: Head gasket questions...
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 13:20:23 -0500
  ...I would check the compression first and use that as a guide to whether you want to just do the gaskets, a top end...