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• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:39:29 -0500
  They're used, The ones that go with the rod with the notch looked like they had peen marks. The rods all feel fine...
• Re: 87 Westy for Sale - Correction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 08:00:48 -0500
  Corrected phone number - 205-879-6279 John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers wrote: > Birmingham News newspaper - Tuesday June 24 > > 87 VW Westfalia - Auto...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:51:01 -0400
  ...Thread locker on rod bolts? They're used, The ones that go with the rod with the notch looked like they had peen marks...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts? A quiz!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:11:30 -0400
  ...Thread locker on rod bolts? They're used, The ones that go with the rod with the notch looked like they had peen marks...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:40:03 -0400
  ...This aluminum piece has a inner rim that fits into the radius rod opening in the body. If you look carefully you can see...
• A "Tie-Rod Bellows" question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 15:36:26 -0700
  ...Went out today to remove the torn boot or bellows that covers the steering box/tie rod connection. Since the old boot was torn...
• RE: Reconditioned rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 97 02:24:35 UT
  ...Reconditioned rods What all does a machinist do when you have your rods "reconditioned"? What kind of "plasti-gauge" reading is best at the...
• Re: loud engine noise/water in the tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:08:20 -0400
  Take a very long screw driver, or any kind of metal rod, now, go each side of the engine, anywhere you can put one...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 23:34:19 -0600
  Eat more 'possum! On Aug 7, 2004, at 9:34 PM, Rodney Kindlund wrote: > digest Rodney Kindlund >
• Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:13:18 -0400
  ...So I unbolted the DS outer tie rod end to remove it from the knuckle and pulled in and out on the tie rod...
• Re: Balancing rods
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 14 May 1998 23:15:01 EDT
  Dave; How's this for an idea, make a balance beam out of the rods themselves. Find a piece of tubing whose outside diameter...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:36:41 EST
  ...It is a much longer stroke with 98 mm pistons, plus heads, cam, rods, barrels. >> Oh Jubilee Christmas...Sure, I've built 2.5...
• Re: German/French collaberation and Crashing Helicopters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 08:36:04 -0500
  ...The master rod is the only rod in the engine whose Crank end travels in a true circle. All the other rods, being attached...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:16:33 -0500
  ...As an aside, one of the rods I got from Van Cafe has the divot for peening the shoulder of the rod nut into...
• Re: Repair of rods knocking?
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 15:28:25 EDT
  Be sure it is a rod. A friend of mine bought a Vanagon with a supposes rod knock. Turns out the exhaust was hitting...
• Re: Limited Last Edition- LLE-Kartei - Offizielle Webseite
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 11:54:00 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Eric Zeno wrote: >SOme one on E-bay sells these.....Anyone for a group >purchase? > Eric > >John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: NVC One of my New Years Tales, or, Where the heck are you, John Rodgers?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 19:08:21 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL Gnarlodious wrote: >Entity John Rodgers spoke thus: > > > >>by way of Santa Fe, NM. >> >> >Really? Drop me a...
• Re: Tie Rod Boot
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Wed, 3 May 2006 10:19:23 -0400
  ...It looks like an easy fix but if I have to have the tie > rod end pressed out just to replace the boot on...
• Re: Front shift rod installation help needed
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 12:27:11 -0700
  ...Cant recall detail on how we got the rod in but we may have tried turning the rod say, 180 degrees. (upside down.) Neil...
• Re: [vanagon] Need 2.1 Waterboxer engine for '87 Westie What is up with the rods in 2.1s?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 01:53:08 -0700
  What is up with the rods in the 2.1s Is it as simple that they are getting pounded oval and the bearing spins...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 14:56:44 -0800
  ...John Rodgers Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2015 12:23 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 2.1 L push rods Finally got around...
• Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 16:09:29 -0800
  ...I took it in to be aligned and the shop found the right front tie rod [not the outer end, the inner tie rod...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] diesel rods weights
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 19:10:28 -0500
  ...It is the rods that I am unsure of. Are there different weight rods? Brad Bradley Flubacher wrote: >I just finished assembling the bottom...
• Re: tie rod boots
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:34:48 -0500
  ...these: > > > > > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tie-rod-ends/boot-tie-rod-end-113415835 > > > > Wasn't me, someone else gets credit for...
• Re: Vanity Plates
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 11:58:25 -0500
  -- [ From: John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Mine says "H2O VW" John Rodger '88 GL Driver
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:24:54 -0500
  ...Thread locker on rod bolts?**** > > ** ** > > They're used, The ones that go with the rod with the notch looked like they > had peen marks...
• Re: 7-passenger curtain rods?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:09:22 -0500
  ...The rod stayed nicely in place. I put curtains on that rod and between the velcro-curtains and the curtains on that rod up...
• Re: Sliding Door Rear Support Extender
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 21:04:16 -0800
  On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 5:22 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Is there anyone who has these, or can fabricate...
• Fwd: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:11:13 -0400
  Below is a message from Bill on how he fixed the steel rod problem in the rear seats. While he sent the original message...
• Re: Curtain Rods
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:07:45 -0400
  ...Thursday, June 15, 2000 10:56 PM Subject: [VANAGON] Curtain Rods > Question to the Westfalia owners; > What sort of curtain rod's, wire's...
• Re: Fuel Milage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:07:39 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers wrote: > Here's a question ............. what current multiwheel (greater than > two) vehuckes gets 432 miles to the...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: just wait and see! Plus sponsor info!!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 22:41:24 -0800
  ...New heads, Boston Bob "rebuilt" rods, new rod bearings, new piston rings for good measure, new oil pump, and the other basics. Boston Bob...
• Splitty Sighting FS
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 07:07:56 -0700
  ...http://www.mindspring.com/~contecmidwest/index.html See ya......Rodney, the Grateful Dude ------------ ===== Rodney Kindlund RodKraft Studio (Leather-Art) rodney@rodkraftstudio.com www.rodkraftstudio...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:29:03 -0400
  It sounds like the tie rod itself is actually the part that is shot. The end that is on the rack side is a...
• Re: Rebuild longevity
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:28:19 -0400
  > Your explanation is excellent and the list is very complete but I think > "stretch" con rod bolts should be included and specifically mentioned. As...
• Re: Rebuild longevity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:18:43 -0600
  John, you are right about the connecting rod bold issue. This is an extremely inprotant principle and applies to all reciprocating engines that I...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:31:51 -0700
  ...a tie rod can handle. Call me a worry wart. <grin>) The only caveat being, don't damage the tie rod threads: http://tubaneil...
• Re: P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:13:50 -0800
  ...maybe if i got a rubber mallet, i could bang on the end of the bolt securing the tie rod ends to the knuckle...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:24:55 +0000
  Yes, I want to remove both tie rods, not the ends, from the rack to make it more compact for shipping to France. The...
• Re: utility trailers???
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 15:04:30 -0700
  ...Check the small trailer frames out on www.harborfreight.com..........Rodney ===== Rodney Kindlund RodKraft Studio (Leather-Art) rodney@rodkraftstudio.com www.rodkraftstudio.com ---------------------------------------------------------- '84...
• Passenger rear curtain 'rod', removal
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:09:24 -0700
  Would someone advise on how to best remove the passenger rear curtain 'rod' in my '90 Westy WITH AirCon? It seems the only option...
• Tie rod and Pitman arm puller part number
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 22 May 2003 12:51:16 EDT
  Here are the two parts that will make removing the upper/lower ball joints and tie rods from the spindle. You still have to...
• looking for push rods 1.9 wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - greg rich
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:22:53 MST
  I'm in need of a set of push rods for my 1.9 waterboxer. I dropped my engine at a machine shop and...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 00:05:18 -0600
  BenT Syncro wrote: > On 1/8/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: >> >> That is a great idea. You can then drive some pretty...
• Re: What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:56:19 -0500
  Evan, No, my rod ends are round. My problem is from head failure, not crank or rod failure. Jim On Sat, Jul 5, 2008...
• Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 20:23:11 -0500
  Tabe its just between the rod and crank cheek not something you need to check on a running engine I would be conerned about...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:11:51 -0800
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1685_716/new-push-rod.html Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: parking brake handle spring/rod out.......restore?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:21:34 -0700
  a famous classic 'vw gotcha' that parking brake rod thing is. it's very easy to get the top end of the toothed pawl...
• Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 28 May 2011 10:55:58 -0700
  Dave - I just took a look at the boot and compared with both the Beetle and Vanagon (German Lemforder) tie rod end and boot...
• Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:47:23 -0700
  ...In partially rebuilding my '81 Westy front end, I: - swapped out lower control arms, one tie rod, and a radius arm. - transferred # of turns...
• Re: The Coming Revolution!!
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 20:13:16 -0700
  ...BTW, Can anyone tell me the easy way to post photos on Yahoo? Thanks in advance..........Rodney ===== Rodney Kindlund RodKraft Studio (Leather-Art) rodney...
• 930 turbo tie rods on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 17:59:28 -0600
  I noticed that the vanagon has tie rods w/ heim joints similar to the ones on my 911 w/ turbo tie rods........ According to...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:22:27 -0500
  ...Thread locker on rod bolts?**** > > ** ** > > They're used, The ones that go with the rod with the notch looked like they > had peen marks...
• Balancing rods
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Thu, 14 May 1998 14:34:59 -0700
  Ok, I almost give up, does anyone have any tricks for wieghing the ends of the rods? I am trying to do this a...
• 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: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:05:14 -0700
  sorry, didn't read the initial question correctly. ignore my posting above, that was for the tie-rod ends....
• Re: 2.1 lifter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:34:39 -0500
  John Rodgers wrote: > John Lunetta 1990 Vanagon GL wrote: > >> Does anyone know if you can replace the hydrolic lifters on a 1990 >> 2.1...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:28:45 -0500
  ...Thread locker on rod bolts? > > I have been told that it is better to use 1.9 waterboxer rod bolts in any > waterboxer engine...
• Track rod replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 18:47:22 +0000
  Hi all, Quickie question - has anyone ever replaced their track rods before? The inner ball joints on my '88 Wolfie w/PS are very...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:35:36 -0400
  ...Be creative! Rodney Woten <rodney.woten@LENNOXIND.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 07/12/2002 12:22:22 PM Please respond to rodney.woten...