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• Re: For Sale - Captain Seats
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:48:26 -0400
  Are these the ones with the shorter, non-adjustable armrests, or the longer, adjustable armrests? Ed -------------------------------------------------- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> Sent: Sunday...
• Re: 2.1: Check rods or just top end?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:31:47 -0500
  ...I have >no other reason to worry about the oil pressure. > >So - How doable is it to get at the rod bearings, but not...
• Re: Steering rack replacement and replacement and . . .
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:13:19 EST
  In a message dated 11/17/03 6:00:54 PM, jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET writes: << George, have you got any idea as to...
• [NVC] Cool Web Site
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 04:48:40 -0500
  ...Enjoy, John Rodgers 88 GL driver
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:36:14 -0400
  ...Well Ed, don't drive it to far! before you change that rod. Check compression on that cylinder before and after the change. Monitor...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 May 2008 06:06:08 EDT
  ...So, I can undo the tie rod end in the manner you describe on both sides ? And two wooden yardsticks are the best measuring...
• Re: Hemp lovers joy!
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 09:04:02 -0700
  ...AM, John Rodgers wrote: > I know it ain't FryDaye no more - but close enough........ > > Would you believe?? Hemp for food! > > Check it out...
• Re: Alternative fuels
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:12:34 -0700
  ...On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 6:44 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > It's Frydaye. > > Check this: > > http://www.valcent.net...
• Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:01:33 -0500
  ...A compression check is in order on this one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Broken valves solved
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:15:08 -0600
  ...At least have the rod checked for bends. Chuck Kuecker ckuecker@mcs.net '83 Scirocco (Katy's car now) '58 Ghia Convert '75 Bug...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:55:37 -0700
  ...Double checked by > measuring from inner end > of threads to face of new tie rod adjusting nut with calipers. > - transferred inner nut position from...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 May 2017 18:37:32 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > >> After checking head nut torque, i re installed the rocker arms (i was >> careful to ensure push rods were seated to liftrs...
• Re: Rebuild is done, Van is running, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:00:17 -0500
  ...Most - but not all - > rod failures in the 2.1L WBX occur when the rod bolts have stretched > sufficiently to allow the rod end...
• Re: Ignition wiring plug shield Removal
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:31:41 -0500
  ...Rodgers >>88 GL driver > > > >-- >Jake >1984 Vanagon GL >1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by...
• Re: Water to Fuel device - New - Really Works!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:48:59 -0500
  ...It's an wmv >>>> file. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> John Rodgers >>>> 88 GL Driver >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version...
• Re: Mobil One - high cost
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:27:00 -0500
  ...25 so better check that out before they go up. DM&FS At 04:24 PM 6/27/2010, John Rodgers wrote: >Mobil One...
• Re: Help! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 29 May 2007 17:12:16 -0800
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 5:04 pm Subject: Help! (NVC) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Attempting to help...
• Re: Going Down to VW HQ to Throw a Rock Through The Office Window
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:00:28 -0500
  ...Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Boy!! > > Did VW miss the mark or what? > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > Peter T. Owsianowski wrote: > >> Check this...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:48:13 -0700
  ...rod assembly, and I think is for later years as well.� Check my previous post, I just ordered one of these and checked the...
• Re: Westphalia Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 25 Mar 97 21:20:45 CST
  ...and the top "curtain rod" is just a piece of aluminum "rod" ... about 1/16" thick by 1/2" wide, and ever-how-long...
• Availability of some crucial parts & engine reman info, yes, you better read that!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 28 May 2002 15:14:08 -0400
  ...I am not finish!!! So the parts guy double check in the older book (before the had the new computer system) and NO RODS...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 14:23:26 -0700
  ...rod, replace the boot, put it back together counting turns to get it as close as you can to where it was. Check the...
• Re: How to remove upper ball joint???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 09:32:01 EDT
  Use a tie rod separator $12 at Autozone And a Pitman arm separator: $12 at Autozone. A few turns and the joint pops out...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:16 -0500
  ...push rod tubes dilemma 85 Vanagon, what size engine? > I've had better luck with the spring loaded replacement tubes. > http://www.jbugs.com...
• Engines and parts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 02:06:45 -0600
  ...http:\\www.copartfinder.com John Rodgers "88GL Driver hopefully soon!
• Re: New Engine - Red oil Lite.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 21:04:19 -0600
  ...check for .3bar switch and .9bar switch. High pressure switch faulty Replaced switch, hooked up wires. All is well. End of story. John Rodgers...
• Hemp lovers joy!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:44:39 -0500
  ...Would you believe?? Hemp for food! Check it out. Try: *http://tinyurl.com/2y2fjt or: * http://www.lifescript.com/channels/food_nutrition/food_for...
• Re: Water to Fuel device - New - Really Works!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:36:39 -0700
  ...It's an wmv file. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> 88 GL Driver >> >> > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version...
• Re: manual steering rack lubrication requirements
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 19:07:24 -0500
  ...Make sure you check the condition of the rack mount bushings and the steering shaft coupler discs while you're at it. Tim Hannink...
• Dometic Fridges among other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 23:19:32 -0500
  ...three energy sources coolers, fridges and freezers. Check them out . www.lehmans.com John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver...
• Re: PS rebuildable
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Wed, 10 May 2000 00:20:34 -0700
  IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE INNER TIE ROD END. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE BUS DEPOT (IF MEMORY SERVES...
• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 19:37:39 -0700
  ...gnarlodious@MAC.COM> writes: > Entity John Rodgers spoke thus: > > > Watched an Olds today go up in flames. > > > > Check those fuel lines!!!!! > Or get a...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question--fixed
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:08:08 -0600
  ...Tim On Mar 10, 2007, at 7:13 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > OOPS! > Big screw on the throttle body! > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver...
• Re: Scale engines and more
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:13:50 -0700
  ...Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 8:17 AM Subject...
• fridge air pumps
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 15:29:21 CST6CDT
  ...that knob on the air pump threads onto a rod that operates the piston for the air pump. the rod attaches to the piston...
• Re: Silly Question, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:31:27 -0400
  ...Replacing Tie Rods and boots is relatively easy. Replacing the rack is a whole order of magnitude more difficult. Goes from a one hour...
• 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 16 May 2017 08:23:14 -0700
  ...After checking head nut torque, i re installed the rocker arms (i was careful to ensure push rods were seated to liftrs), cranked the...
• Re: Fishing Rod Storage
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:57:57 -0700
  ...Fishing Rod Storage Hello everyone. I am wondering if anyone has come up with a good way to hang fishing rods between the passenger...
• Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:56:00 -0700
  ...if those look good, install new ones with new rod bolts/nuts . That'll extend the life of the bottom end.. check crankshaft end...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:49:39 -0500
  Joy, Check with Ken Wilford at Vanagain.com. I think he has sells them. IIRC, they are plug and play. John Rodgers Clayartist and...
• Yugo Videos - and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 08:07:42 -0600
  ...http://www.chaseandsam.com/video.htm Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Vanagon Mouse source posted
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 21:38:45 -0600
  ...mouse image from the Vanagon Operators Manual up on the website. Check it out. Go to: http://webpages.charter.net/jhr/ Click ENTER (pause...
• Re: FS: 1991 Westfalia Multivan
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:08:09 -0500
  Jeff, Couldn't you provide us with a direct link in your message? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver jeff livingston-carr wrote: > Hi...
• Re: Water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 07:05:10 +0000
  ...sensor rod or monitor panel? If you have an accurate digital volt/ohmeter, you can check the resistance in the float rod. In fact...
• Re: Manual Shifter Woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 May 2010 12:17:37 -0700
  ...IIRC, I ended up putting a vicegrip on front rod, moved it a spline or 2 either way, then checking with metal strip in...
• Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:16:44 -0500
  ...I have not >had anyone check it out yet... comments anyone? >Rod > > > >__________________________________ >Yahoo! Music Unlimited >Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. >http...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 14:13:05 -0700
  -- Rocky J Squirrel > > page 37.17 in Bentley talks about adjust the rod length I've been talking > about.hortening the rod could make...
• 'NutherBus??!!
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 19:16:33 -0700
  ...later........Rodney ===== Rodney Kindlund RodKraft Studio (Leather-Art) rodney@rodkraftstudio.com www.rodkraftstudio.com ---------------------------------------------------------- '84 VW Wolfsburg Weekender "VanGo(gh)" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Re: Meter Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 15:19:31 -0500
  ...Chuck.'83 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 1:18...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:07:42 -0600
  ...Jim On Mar 10, 2007, at 7:13 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > OOPS! > Big screw on the throttle body! > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver...
• Re: Subaru Coolant/Leak Stop
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:46:40 -0600
  ...BZ-urban myth or fact check not included On Oct 20, 2009, at 11:28 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > From all accounts, I guess...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:14:35 -0700
  ...Double checked by > > measuring from inner end > > of threads to face of new tie rod adjusting nut with calipers. > > - transferred inner nut position from...
• Air Traffic Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:13:04 -0500
  ...Check this one out!! *http://tinyurl.com/6fttr4g* And - I used to fly one of these!! http://www.airliners.net/photo/Pink/Short-SC...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:03:34 -0700
  ...check for sign of leak on the valve stems. Mine had no leak for > > 3 minutes and possibly longer than that. > > > Removing the rods...
• Re: Piston/Gudgeon Pin Bush Replacement on 1.6 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 17:53:58 EST
  ...Also the list recommends new 1.9L style rod bolts as apposed to 2.1L bolts that "stretch" (check archives for tons of good...
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  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:24:57 -0600
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > https://www.totallytrending.us/products/easy-welding-rod > > > > > > > > Jim > > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG...
• Re: Rebuild is done, Van is running, now what?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:31:52 -0600
  ...Most - but not all - >>rod failures in the 2.1L WBX occur when the rod bolts have stretched >>sufficiently to allow the rod end...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:01:56 -0700
  funny jim............I *guess* you are talking about diesel rod bearings. you haven't used the word 'rod' yet in two references to diesel...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:03:01 -0600
  ...A compression check is in order on >>> this >>> one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> 88 GL Driver >>> >> > > > -- > Jake > 1984...
• Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Oct 2021 15:29:31 -0400
  ...Yrs, d On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 1:05 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > What is the correct way to check...