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Rad Fan Shroud
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:06:01 EST
Was under the van yesterday installing a new tie rod and noticed some rusting brackets up front near the spare tire compartment. So, I...
Re: New to list...a few questions, and I need some stuff
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 11:28:54 -0700
Dave Rodriguez wrote: > > can't seem to decypher the alien > pictograms on the control panel. Some help on this one would be > nice...it...
Re: Bilsteins 2 different types?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
Sat, 15 May 2004 13:38:48 +0000
...Bilsteins on my 2wd 85'....My > newer ones had larger piston rod/shaft diameter, AND > instead of a standard nut at the end of...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:46:42 -0500
...Easy to do. >> >> I use the hammer method on upper ball joints. �It's a larger tapered part , >> than the tie rod is, so...
85 Westfalia FS
Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 07:32:23 -0800
...Bilstein shocks, new custom-made springs on the rear, new seals around the windshield and both driver and passenger side windows, new rear heater...
New Parts Deal ( steal )
Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
Tue, 6 May 2003 17:11:20 EDT
...Two cylinder heads ( with valves), Mahle piston set ( German made NOT Brazil), Clutch Plate, Clutch Disk, Four Boge Shocks for Syncro, Large Door (black...
Re: fastest vanagon
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 2 Sep 2001 04:00:01 -0500
...If you do, > you will need to buy a new set of shocks at the state line!! > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver
Re: WTB Needed Front suspension Part for early 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:18:39 -0400
...Turns out ,in my case, a bad rubber bushing at the strut bar(radius rod) allowed excess or abbey-normal motion in the suspension...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:46:52 -0600
...Ball Joints Front Shocks Stabilizer Link bushings Radius Arm Bushings Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends Stabilizer Bar washer...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 17:04:09 -0600
...On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 5:01 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Trailer with brakes regardless. > > The Subaru engine installed was...
Re: Rear Hatch Material
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 20 May 2005 09:04:36 -0500
...Most aftermarket spring shocks send the hatch sky-high with no intermediate choice of height. A downside: a hatch lid hovering midway between open...
What a difference the right tire makes!!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:20:52 -0400
...tie rods and german boge shocks... and a fresh 4 wheel alignment... it's should be great with the new tires. Just wanted to...
Re: sagging van question...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 16 May 2006 22:56:29 -0400
...If the front radius rod bushings have not been recently replaced, that is most likely the problem. 1.5 inches of sag is a...
Re: Spoiler?-wind problems
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Tue, 6 Apr 1999 18:24:56 -0700
...The practical approach is to keep the steering tight - ball joints and tie rods, bushings, correct tire pressures, alignment. Sway bars help control the...
Re: places where rodents get into vanagons... save this list!!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:03:44 -0800
...On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > heres some places where rodents can get into vanagons. please feel...
Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:32:07 -0500
...I especially >>>>> >>>>> >>> fail to >>> >>> >>>>> grasp the importance you guys place on shocks and tires. >>>>> >>>>> >>> Here's the >>> >>> >>>>> answer, shocks stop the vehicle from bouncing...
Re: bus depot hatch springs
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:21:53 -0400
...There are 2 ways these can be made, with the thick > shock end attached to the hatch door or with the thin rod end...
Re: Any body ever manage to break the westy luggage rack ?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:43:23 -0500
...yet? Carried a pair of AC Heads and associated pistons & rod parts over some rough gravel roads for a week once. No damage. Like...
Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:06:21 -0500
...Not sure I spelled that correctly. >>>> I’ve done shocks before so I’ll plan to do that. But, any thoughts on the shocks...
1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:39:44 -0600
...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
cutting up a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:27:44 -0500
...00 pair ball joint looks good ** power steering rack tie rod to tie rod looks good 100.00 ** both front doors 60 each or...
Re: 86 front end on an 11/84 Westphalia.
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 07:32:24 -0700
...While doing the front end, replace the bushings and sleeves on those strut rods. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
costs, etc. @ VW heat/rust/noise website
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Fri, 5 Mar 1999 07:58:02 -0500
...parts (ball joint, tie rods, link arms, CV's repacked and reversed, all new bushings & bearings, 4 KYB Gas shocks, Yoka-8ply's, etc...
Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:41:35 -0700
...It was nothing more than a metal plate > with pipes welded to it. > > 1.8 VW engines have significant side -to-side rod > motion...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 14:44:38 -0800
...Or get a > trailer with brakes. > > > On Mar 8, 2022, at 1:15 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > This conversion seems to...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 16:04:59 -0500
...Stephen Mobile > On Mar 8, 2022, at 3:27 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > After nearly four years, I FINALLY have a...
Suspension issue
Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
Tue, 5 Sep 2017 03:47:59 +0000
...GoWesty 1.5" lift springs and Bilstein high performance shocks and replaced our tie rod ends and control arms. About 6 months after the...
Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:12:04 -0400
...I said that later > Vanagons rode like Cadillacs. Flywheel? who cares? I wonder if he is going > to sue me. > > Roger > -- Sent from my...
Re: Installing front springs 2WD
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:24:53 -0800
...the lower shock-absorber bolt. I've found it much easier to also remove the bolt to the radius rod (strut rod) as this...
Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
...bushings, tie rods, flex joints, wheel bearings, alignment, operation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Suspension: Inspect, ball joints (upper & lower), swing arm bushings, torsion bars, shocks, Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Brakes...
Re: oh shit, here we go again
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:38:03 -0600
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Stan Wilder wrote: >Over the years I've found that having a little NEON tester saves the Shock...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:24:19 -0400
...anytime the shock will be removed and the lower control arm allowed to fall you need to loosen the radius rod mounts and the...
Re: Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:39:28 -0800
Tom, I am not aware of the lower ball joints on Vanagons, only tie rods. Replaced those myself recently, fairly easy to do, just...
2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
...Head corrosion Crank breakage Rod breakage Crank center flexing Wire clips and wavy washers used in the rocker arms. The following engine specs build...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
...Check the ball joints and tie rod ends. The radius rod mounts-sleeves will need to be replaced, trust me. Also check the lower...
Re: got to use my fire extinguisher
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 08:15:38 -0400
...got to use my fire extinguisher > > > Driving into work tonight I saw a hot rod (one of those little jobs, open > chromed engine, teeny...
Re: rebuilding front suspension
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:21:43 -0500
...I did Shocks hose and caliper wheel bearings rotors and pads anti roll bar all radius rod all new gowesty progressive springs all around...
Re: 27x8.50 14 LT, does it fit. - SORTA
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Thu, 13 May 1999 00:02:11 -0600
...The problem is that the wire rods above the tire press into the tire sidewall, and after many miles, make PERMANENT indentations in the...
Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:32:14 -0800
...An often overlooked part >> is the >> front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when >> really >> worn can damage the chassis...
Re: Interstate 40 highway info
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:21:24 -0600
...joints in the > highway. > I hope your shocks, tires are in good shape. > > Regards, > > Johjn Rodgers > 88 GL driver > > Warren Lail wrote: > > >Hi all...
Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:21:14 -0500
...Ken On Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 4:15 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes! Combination of injuries and age have finally...
Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:58:19 -0800
...I especially >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>fail to >>>> >>>> >>>>>>grasp the importance you guys place on shocks and tires. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>Here's the >>>> >>>> >>>>>>answer, shocks stop the vehicle from bouncing...
Re: OT Friday , hard turning on the lathe with ceramic inserts
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:18:47 -0400
...One side had two broken rods. > > After going to the hardware store to purchase rod stock I hand bent them with a vice. I...
Re: places where rodents get into vanagons... save this list!!
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:18:47 -0500
...4:54 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > > heres some places where rodents can get into vanagons. please feel free > > to add your ideas and...
Re: 7-passenger curtain rods?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:02:24 -0500
...nice idea, but wasn't worth that much! over each side window, the top curtain 'rod' was fashioned from an aluminum strip. about 1...
Sale Update - 1991 VW Carat w/Subaru Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:27 -0600
...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
Re: NOT a Fryeday Funnie
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:24:14 -0800
...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: November 17, 2000 6:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:02:31 -0800
...I especially >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> fail to >>>> >>>> >>>>>> grasp the importance you guys place on shocks and tires. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> Here's the >>>> >>>> >>>>>> answer, shocks stop the vehicle from bouncing...
Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:07:05 -0400
...I notice one picture that says >that the Ball Joints and Tie-rod ends were recently replaced. What do >these do? The steering knuckle...
Re: Front Ends and Bushings - 86 2WD
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:59:41 -0400
Along with the upper A-Arm bushings and shocks, I'd suggest upper ball joints and the tie-rod ends. You might as well...
Running on tap water - didn't work!
Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:09:00 -0400
...Plus some things like a steel connecting rod surrounded by a ceramic which puts the steel under constant stress loading can be made using...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0400
...You just point it at the ball joint or tie rod end and within a few seconds, it is apart with no effort. You...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 17:01:31 -0600
...Or get a > > trailer with brakes. > > > > > On Mar 8, 2022, at 1:15 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > > > > This conversion seems to...
San Diego Craigslist...anybody tried this Vanagon shop?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:46:52 -0800
...joint service/replacement *Complete front suspension overhaul including shocks, springs, upper/lower ball joints, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, and control arm bushings *Interior...
Re: Cupping of tires et al/ no mention?
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 05:18:23 GMT
...As for the shocks, they can be > bad even if they're not leaking. If they are leaking [badly] they're pretty > much on...
Re: bus depot hatch springs
Historical mailing list - K G
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 12:36:40 CDT
...There are 2 ways these can be made, with the thick >shock end attached to the hatch door or with the thin rod end...
Re: Seat Modifications
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:38:38 -0600
then I use the sun visors to help it stop sagging in the middle of the windscreen . ---------------- Get some shock cord. Its a lot...
Re: Vanagon handling.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:56:06 -0500
...Everything else is stock with 150K on the shocks but new ball > joints, tie > > rod ends, control arm bushings. > > Hope this helps. > > 80-83...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - PAT
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:44:12 -0400
...I put new rod bearings in the shortblock and welded the hole in the oil pan. I think the EPA makes the junkyard punch...
Re: Good to see the list is back-
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 6 May 2008 20:05:16 -0700
...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:54 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...