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• removing front end stuff without jacking up?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:07:39 -0500
  ...Now that it's out, can I remove the radius rod nuts to check the bushings without jacking up the car? thanks, Wes 1...
• Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:00:54 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:05:41 -0500
  John Check out this from the Samba forums: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=303634&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone! Parts quality.
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:09:14 -0500
  ...I ordered the Bus Depot complete sets, inner-tie rod-outer. Anyone know if there are issues with those? Jim > > On Oct 31, 2020...
• Re: PayPal Double Dipping My Account
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 16:47:33 -0500
  ...Questioned my banker about checking account security and how to keep from getting ripped off. His advice.......set up a separate checking account, keep...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:32:07 -0800
  ...a hot rod on side of hwy (did the job). If you want to see a picture of the halon unit check this page...
• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:50:05 -0800
  ...My radius rod bushings are in > surprisingly good > condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I > be checking? > > Thanks...
• Re: 2.1: Check rods or just top end?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:35:52 -0400
  ...nothing to worry about those rods, unless, when warm, you hear a banging noise... the rods noise (very rare) is more obvious when warm...
• no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 14:56:12 -0500
  ...My radius rod bushings are in surprisingly good condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I be checking? Thanks...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:06:21 -0500
  ...originated. Check the link below. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/08/urine-power.html John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:36 -0700
  Way to go! � Stephen --- On Wed, 8/11/10, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> Subject: My Blue...
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:10:42 -0400
  ...In other words, should the heater rod (and wires) be replaced? Yes, they should. Or you might check with Richard Jones about his old...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 May 2004 00:02:49 -0400
  ...Depending on your storage arrangements, you might want to do a look over for any chew marks from rodents. And, of course, check the...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 1 May 2006 14:06:13 -0700
  ...checking action is used to check the ball joints. If they are > loose you will be able to see it. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:38:24 -0500
  ...You MUST have a routine inspection and maintenance cycle or something will bite you in the backside!!! John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88...
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:05:37 -0500
  ...Begin with having the tires balanced and > checked for run out. Having the belts shift is a common tire failure. Also > since many of...
• Re: NLA - lower speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:42:45 -0700
  ...Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:19 PM Subject: NLA - lower speedometer cable > Checked with...
• FW: WEBSITE TRANSLATOR
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 22:51:30 -0600
  ...Please check it and repost for us. Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver "Smola, Tony" wrote: > > Hi all you list members, > > I am sure...
• Re: vanagon It was a great ride
  Historical mailing list - Derek
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:18:20 -0700
  ...Did you check the OIL before you had it towed back to the dealer? The noises you describe sound like they could have been...
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 07:43:28 -0700
  ...John Rodgers >> Clayartist and Moldmaker >> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >> Chelsea, AL >> Http://www.moldhaus.com > > _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by...
• Re: Reinstalling wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 08:22:31 -0500
  ...early failure as the bushing will become loose in the rod. I check the wrist pins after the piston and cylinder is installed with...
• Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Sun, 3 Oct 2021 10:21:59 -0700
  ...2021, at 10:04 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > What is the correct way to check the transmission fluid? > Level ground, tranny...
• Clay and Physics
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 21:46:03 -0500
  ...nearly anything to nearly everything. I have found it useful. Check it out. http://www.unitwiz.com/index.html John Rodgers B'ham, AL
• Re: heads off--now some questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:31:33 -0700
  ...as a thought--i'll check the archives--but whats a good way to check the lifter to see if maybe its dead and...
• Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:10:02 -0700
  ...I just checked both my *manual* steering racks. Both have the "tab" at bottom. If the power steering rack is the same in that...
• Re: Rear Hatch Material
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:11:46 -0400
  ...21/ea. > Haven't checked lately so don't know current pricing, but check them > out. Worth having. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL driver > > Barry...
• TATA Motors - Peoples Air Car
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:22:38 -0500
  ...www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOnQpP5haUQ John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: GoWesty is now GoWestyAutoParts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:22:53 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 7/23/2010 10:20 AM...
• Re: Red Blinky Light Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:21:16 -0600
  I checked the expansion tank on my 85 Westy for the first time last week (up until now, I had just been checking the...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:16:36 -0400
  ...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: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:21:07 -0400
  ...A compression check is in order on this >> one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver > -- Sent from...
• Re: wrist pins/boston bob
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:27:55 -0500
  ...on the con rod after it installed this is hard to check when the cylinder and piston go onto the rod at the same...
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:48:18 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver ohn Rodgers wrote: > Sorry I missed The Frydaye Follies, Guys, but check it out!! > > http://webpages.charter.net/jhr...
• '82 diesel, Ring job
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Sat, 22 Feb 1997 16:09:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...will check the price of a complete gasket set) Ring set (I will take in a piston to check on the size) Rod bearing...
• Fwd: <FMBC> Full Moon in Joon 2002
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 06:52:44 -0700
  ...re checking out the new road today). Thanks for the patience with this post and the previous one and the mixup........Rodney --- Tom Cates...
• Re: Porsche Engine? - Not Exactly!
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 08:41:08 EST
  ...Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy -- 'Roland' In a message dated Wed, 27 Dec 2000 8:05:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, Rod Smith <rodwreck@SE...
• Re: Lifter noise - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:04:27 -0400
  Pretend you are looking to check adjustment. Set a cylinder to top dead center for ignition. Push the rocker arm towards the push rod...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:24:14 -0700
  ...I got out and looked at the pedal and found that the push rod (Bentley's 20.31) had come loose from the underside...
• Re: Frydaye Funny - "G" Rated
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 21:37:38 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 9:14 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Center shift rod bushing
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:37:35 -0700
  Well, I didn't realize early vanagons had diffrent shift rod setup(endless surprises!!!) Found out by checking Bentley, it mentions replacing center bushing...
• Re: low pressure in #3
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:02:34 -0500
  ...Rodgers 88 GL Driver Johnny DeVilla wrote: > Hi all, I just had my van tuned up at the local friendly VW mechanic. > He checked...
• Re: South African Vanagon: Source for parts?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 03:16:33 -0600
  Who is Overlands, and where are they? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL Kim Brennan wrote: > Yes, check into Overland's 5...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:01:37 -0500
  The rods from Van Cafe's supplier look good, clean, rebushed, nicely finished, and well packaged. It is a little disconcerting to get a...
• Re: Japan's Tsunami and our Left Coasters
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:47:25 -0800
  ...Alberni inlet not checked in yet though BBC vids of the tsunami hitting Japan (Sendai) is horrifying. Very very sad. alistair On 11-Mar...
• Re: Top Overhauls
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:47:38 -0500
  ...check that the engine is good for x number of miles each engine has lived a differant life. That said the con rods are...
• Re: automatic tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:38:47 -0400
  Check while idling, when warm. On Fri, Jun 25, 2021 at 2:19 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Wondering what I should...
• Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:56:18 -0500
  Jim Felder wrote: > Did you know that a fork lift could place a standard pallet in the > belly of a Vanagon? > > Check out this...
• Valve Cover Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:26:43 -0600
  ...Is this normal, asks the newbie? Is there something I should be checking for, or have them check for, to make the seal better...
• Re: Sliding Door Bumper Strip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 21:37:06 -0500
  ...The number is 1-800-876-5199 Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers wrote: > A few days ago I got my new...
• Re: anyone getting thru to Roger Sisler?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 15:41:01 -0700
  ...day ;) dylan John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > anyone else emailed Roger Sisler recently? aka the "check out my ebay...
• Fwd: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:40:53 -0700
  ...have you tested the heating element? Common failure point. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Jeff > > Right on! Just pulled the 120v heater rod from the sleeve and made...
• RV: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 08:17:23 -0600
  ...John Rodgers [mailto:j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET] Enviado el: Wednesday, 11 December , 2002 05:36 PM Para: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Asunto: Thnings that...
• Re: Exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:31:28 -0700
  ...rod tubes. That's why they are longer. David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check...
• Re: Vanagon $$ Value
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 08:10:43 -0500
  ...value in recent >> months? >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7...
• Re: Engine Balancing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 10:03:03 -0500
  ...Even if you don't plan on a professional balancing job you should have the new pistons and your rods checked. This can be...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 01:20:27 -0400
  Leon, Check the 5" rod from the top of the servo to the lock. If these become worn, wobbly or bent they can trigger...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 17:44:10 -0700
  ...I did not bother > to check the push rods or the ends of the adjusting screws at that > time. Don't know if they...
• Re: Vanagon alternative (FF)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 07:38:43 -0600
  These are HOT! Wish I could read Japanese!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Calle wrote: >For those interested in a little DIY there is...
• Re: It' been quite a day.....
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:12:56 -0400
  ...lots to do. > >> > >> John Rodgers > >> 88 GL Driver > >> > > > > > > Hey keep on keepin on! > > > > I dropped my gas heater yesterday, checked brake > lines > > to rears...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 11:20:00 -0500
  ...Put the rocker shaft in without push rods and use a lever to operate the valves to check for free movement. A stuck one...