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• Re: The pin goes in
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:47:17 -0600
  ...You should check your lifter setting at this time and check for any oil leaks. After you've got this break in done you...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:35:45 -0800
  ...I also may try adding some damping to the shifter rods and see if that makes any difference. >>> >>> -Mark >>> >>>>> On Jan 31, 2025, at...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 May 2007 17:10:16 -0400
  ...It sounds to me like the case needed an align bore and the rods needed to be resized. Dennis >From: Thomas Pfrommer <pfrommer@PHAS...
• Re: '86 Syncro wheel bearings(and front shocks)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 13:30:34 -0500
  ...While I haven't checked the exact thickness of the rotors yet, they are definitely worn after 150k miles. I was experiencing some brake...
• Re: Bus Depot Listmember Discount (Ongoing)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:15:01 -0400
  ...To get the > discount, enter referral code list1e on checkout. (It cannot be applied > retroactively to orders already placed.) > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Smith
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 07:56:10 -0500
  ...3) Once I get the cylinders off, Is there an easy way to check the rod bearings? BTW, this is an '85 Westy with...
• Re: steering rack - r&r
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:08:20 -0700
  ...Tue, 8 Jul 2003 05:35:19 -0700 > >--- Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM> wrote: > > Since I might as well put in new tie-rods...
• Re: mystery noise LR
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 14:25:53 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Gerald Masar wrote: >Hope everyone hasn't left town, yet. >I was planning to on Monday, a long...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:27:37 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 6/3/2011 7:28 PM...
• Re: EBay (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:58:11 -0500
  ...I was already expecting the cashiers check for more than the listed amount trick. As for Paypal, I offered Paypal as payment but also...
• Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 10:25:37 -0500
  ...Oil pressure is still well above the 10#/1k rpm number > however. > > > > DM&FS > > > > > > At 10:26 PM 3/4/2011, John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jan 2001 to 26 Jan 2001 - Special issue(#2001-129)
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:49:00 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET> Subject: Catastrophe???(Oil lite and oil alarm on!) While driving my 88GL down the interstate from town tonight suddenly...
• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 14:27:47 +0000
  ...Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Folks, > > > > Just finished another set of F.I. hoses, this time the '81 got 'em. > > When did YOU check your...
• Re: CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 22:06:09 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver David Kao wrote: > --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > > >> Under normal use, the things will last near 200...
• Re: Tir choce for vanagon with 14 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:55:59 -0700
  ...51 psi >>>> >>>> Click the specs link at the top of page >>>> >>>> John Rodgers >>>> 88 GL Driver >>>> >>>> Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>>>> I didn't see...
• Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 02:06:32 -0600
  ...I wanted a Beck-Arnley rebuilt because they seemed to last a lot longer, but when I checked them out - exchange they were $245...
• Cupping of tires et al
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 03:41:57 GMT
  ...and he rode it around and said it was fine Then I took it to another pep boys.. and they rebalanced the tire... the...
• Narrowing it down: Westy _curtain changes_, 7/70-8/71 (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 00:17:38 -0500 (EST)
  ...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: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:44:15 -0700
  ...is easy to add not enough shim thickness on the crankshaft. >>> Check the crankshaft for end play. Loosen the Flywheel /torque >>> converter plate >>> then...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:12:28 -0500
  Maybe a clogged cat? More expensive than the fuel filter, unless that nasty Vanagon Gremlin takes that rod and busts out all the innards...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:04:12 -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: Click found, but my mechanic needs your help
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 10:58:26 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 12:25 AM Subject: Re: Click found, but my...
• Re: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:27:21 -0500
  ...They just > like to check one's resolve now and then. Most of us have been through > this at least once or twice. Hang...
• Re: 27,000 orig miles?? / Car-Fax? Worthless.
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:39:59 -0600
  ...In a message dated 2/5/03 10:52:49 AM, clark10006@COX.NET writes: << Wouldn't this be easy to check out with...
• Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 08:41:42 -0500
  ...Checked the oil....it > > was midway between the marks, and checked the water level.....it was ok. > > > > Got in the van and started the...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:18:06 -0600
  ...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: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:06:13 -0500
  At 04:30 PM 1/24/2011, John Rodgers wrote: >with this - insist that the difficulty is the throttle switch. The >settings for the...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Common problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:27:33 -0600
  ...I've restored several type IV engines and if you've got dropped seats you better check your ring lands and rod bearing on...
• Re: Clutch of not? Help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:22:43 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver - BTDT Jere Hawn wrote: > Hi All, > > > > TIA for those that can respond. My 88 GL is acting very funny...
• Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 May 2003 18:44:58 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver zampano wrote: > Hi Volks, > > I had the water pump replaced under warranty again two weeks ago by a > mechanic...
• Re: Freeze 12 Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 22:15:20 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Maggie Dew wrote: > I searched for a few weeks and couldn't find a shop who would deal...
• Re: Leaky front end
  Historical mailing list - J \"Westy\"
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:55:00 -0600
  ...I'd check the antenna & reseal the area just in case... -- In "V"anagon "W"esty Love, Light, & Laughter, Jay '87 Westy, Springfield, MO...
• Re: Where is the rat??
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:26:58 -0700
  ...couple of nights and now I can >>smell there is a rodent somewhere, but I can't find it. I got to >>clean it...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
  ...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: Cupping of tires et al
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 01:09:33 GMT
  ...But most of the time it has been the shocks and ball joints. > > Start by checking the ball joints, sometimes they will have a...
• Re: DIY alignment? (Also, alignment numbers)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 8 May 2008 22:29:11 -0400
  ...And there are ways to check that of course. Need to make sure there's not tie rod play, or bushings shot to hell...
• Re: 80 Westy Engine Fire - Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 May 2003 08:20:59 -0700
  ...I removed the transmission and checked the end play it was zero. I pulled the engine and eventually found that I had left the...
• Re: Intro and New Engine Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:30:34 -0600
  ...I have checked the archives and need to know what >should I replace while putting in a new motor. Radiator and fuel hoses are...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:15 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of John Rodgers > Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 4:28 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Intermittently Sticks In 4th Gear 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 May 2014 17:42:27 -0700
  ...The > two areas to check is the lever where it is bolted onto the shaft that > slides in and out (relay shaft). This is...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:18:51 -0700
  ...serious oil leakage from whatever ..push rod tube, valve cover gasket.. or something to do with the top end ..heads/pistons/rings.. or ... time...
• Re: Choosing a VW mechanic
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 09:35:47 -0500
  In a message dated 96-12-03 00:51:27 EST, yvan@freespace.net (Yvan Rodrigues) writes: << > Is it best to only let a...
• 1985 1.9l engine complete FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 14:10:36 -0300
  ...Push rod tubes etc in great shape. I have a local offer of $600CDN from the same mechanic who rebuilt it "I haf to...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:03:45 -0700
  ...With the pistons out you can also check > the rods bearings for play. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• 91 Vanagon idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Thu, 9 May 2002 10:23:32 -0400
  Help! My vanagon had a new engine put in about 6 weeks ago after I threw a rod. It hasn't run right since...
• Re: on the topic of diesel heaters..(and some pics of my TDi project)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:59:17 -0800
  ...Check for rodent damage ( they like to build nests in the exhaust pipe), leaking fuel lines before turning on the heater. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: Engine Bay Electrical Fire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:28:49 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 8/23/2011 5:21 PM...
• Re: Tell me about rear bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:17:57 -0500
  ...Tell me about rear bearings OK, as long as there is a way to check wheel bearing wear - How can I check upper and...
• Re: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:32:14 -0700
  ...But it's worth checking. Apparently it's a common problem with the 2.1, and MIG welding or brazing is the repair. Stuart...
• Re: Neils VanaJetta Engine "clack" Video.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:50:41 -0800
  ...I would not say rod knock or main bearings...Doesn't sound like many motors I have had, those running on their last legs...
• '83.5 no shift update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 17:00:15 -0700
  ...Drop the shifter rod and find a wallered out shift arm on the trans. Back to the boneyard. Walk ALL the way to the...
• Re: Those ramps
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 10:24:08 -0500
  ...On Feb 6, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Matt Thyer wrote: > > Check around 4x4 and off-roading sites for these. Sand-ladders come >> in...
• Re: Stroking a type 4
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 15:43:43 -0700
  ...I shall have to check with the shop that built the thing for him. c'mon back now west
• Re: clutch dragging... hmmm
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:29:29 EDT
  ...Check the rod in the clutch slave cylinder for wear. You may need a new one to tell if the old one is worn...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:12:38 -0400
  Benny Boy just 17 in 6 months If you cant make he rocker rock then it sounds like the push rods might not be...
• Re: vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:47:56 -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: ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK OPERATORS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:57:15 -0600
  ...I checked electric circuits in the > van and they were ok. Ihen I checked the operator harnesses. Then I checked > the operators through the...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -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: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 1 May 2006 10:06:37 -0800
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006 10:20 pm Subject: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Air conditioning hose
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 12:46:05 -0500
  ...So check around all places where it could possibly rub against something and wear away. The hose on mine was almost 20 years old...