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• Re: Tiny-house-concept/the-vw-bus/
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 13:30:34 -0800
  ...Pensioner On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Hey Gang - check it out!!! > > http://tinyhouseblog.com...
• got the key!!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 22:29:05 -0800
  ...I'm thinking maybe a rod bearing or a bent pushrod (they can sound as bad as a bad rod), I have to check...
• Re: Going Down to VW HQ to Throw a Rock Through The Office Window
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:08:22 -0500
  ...VW miss the mark or what? > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Peter T. Owsianowski wrote: >> Check this out! I know our Canadian friends are...
• Re: Valve Cover Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:58:43 -0400
  ...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: It' been quite a day.....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:16:55 -0500
  ...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: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 08:32:43 -0500
  ...checking action is used to check the ball joints. If they are loose you will be able to see it. Regards, John Rodgers 88...
• Steering
  Historical mailing list - Philip Krueger
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:34:13 -0800
  ...Tie rod ends seem to check out. Initially I thought steering dampner however, there isn't one. What does this mean? Thanks, Phil
• Help! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:54:28 -0500
  ...Anybody got any ideas? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 14:17:43 +0000
  ...Inner tie rods Hello everybody! How does one know when the inners are warn out on a vanagon? I watched a few videos on...
• Any1 in N. central Cali have imediate opening to inspect my crank/rod arms/ bearings?
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:14:09 -0700
  I have an aircooled 2.0 1982, out of the van down to the block and heads, well the left head and #4 rod...
• Re: Oh Chris Turner, where art thou.......?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:08:19 -0700
  ...list in a while. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7...
• Re: [NVC] - Special lamp needed
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:28:01 -0400
  I would check with your local silversmith. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, August 31...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:35:21 -0700
  ...To keep it from > coming loose? > > And just to double check: both tie rod outer ends are RH threads > correct? (sure looks like it...
• Re: control arm bushings got the squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:00:12 -0600
  ...You can verify this by checking on parts at Bus Boys or Bus Depot websites. The sway bar diameter can be one of two...
• Re: Water to Fuel device - New - Really Works!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:30:12 -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: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:00:08 -0700
  ...Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments > The measurements are taken with the steering wheel centered and all > readings > are referencing center. > > You could actually...
• Re: Brakes: out of the frying pan, and into the fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:25:52 -0500
  ...the vacuum check valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, February...
• Blown engine: Update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 16:12:22 -0400
  ...They said that the connecting rod bolts had sheered off and that had caused the thrown rod. He told me that their service manager...
• Re: fixing low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 May 2004 22:12:39 -0500
  If you can hear the rods knocking, disregard everything below this line. ---------------------------- Don't go freaking out and pulling that engine apart. 1) Check...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:52:41 -0800
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/FrontEndWork Also check Alistair Bells blog! If you have the old style radius rod...... be VERY careful of the...
• Re: oil pressure light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 18:30:53 +0000
  Hi Bill Urban, I have a simple procedure to check the 2.1L Dynamic oil pressure warning system. IF you can operate a voltmeter...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 10:43:53 -0500
  ...also check the flywheel good. JB 88GL -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent...
• Re: Utilities
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 06:10:01 -0800
  For information on "half-campers" or "weekenders" check out the Wolfsburg_campers Yahoo!Group, it's dedicated to this particular model of Vanagon. My...
• Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:41:29 -0600
  On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 4:06 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Would you believe this? > > Check it out!! > > Click here...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:56:42 -0500
  ...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: Driving on Air
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:51:04 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL John Rodgers wrote: > The ultimate alternative fuel vehicle - and it ain't electric!! > > Check it out. > > http...
• Re: Hard thunk at startup
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:37:02 -0400
  ...check those thoroughly before you start to investigate a rod (unlikely) etc.... good luck jason 87 syncro westy >From: Barrett Willet <barrettw@NVENTURE.COM...
• Re: Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 01:07:03 -0500
  Weather permitting, you may have to use a garden hose to selectively play water on the front of the van while checking for the...
• Re: Towing a vehicle on a tow-dolly
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 May 2007 06:22:04 -0400
  ...Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:19 AM Subject...
• Re: Frydaye Funny - "G" Rated
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 22:14:50 -0600
  Well, Jeff, I thought I would check out the link you gave, but I can't get it to come up on either IE...
• Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:39:06 -0500
  This was also happening 30 years ago LOL Jim Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2021, at 5:34 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113...
• Re: Engine out routine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:11:11 -0300
  ...Where the shift rod enters the case/end cover may be worn also, not as big an effect on shifting. Check the end of...
• Re: Search for hooks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 12 May 1998 10:33:36 -0700
  ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
• Re: PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:09:20 -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...
• Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 May 2007 21:45:43 -0700
  ...Pulled on wheels, checked tie rods, wheel bearings, etc etc. Nothing seems to be worn, loose, wrong. And yet, when it gets gusty, the...
• Tool/supply shop recommend
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:12:35 -0800
  ...If not, check it out. Well worth it. For out of towner's looking for a tool for their Vanagon, it's worth checking...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 11 May 2012 09:58:05 -0600
  Im gonn check the ingredients in this high vacum grease from dow corning,excellent water resistance!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May...
• Re: Exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:26:53 -0400
  ...Inside the cylinders� exhaust outlets again, I noticed some type of a rod (see: http://www.esu.edu/~gstylia/vw/Cyl3qa.htm ). What would...
• Passed Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:51:05 -0800
  ...Hmm, two years till next check, how hard is it to get that 'cat out and where is that long steel rod that used...
• Re: ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Ron Sem
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 20:38:10 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <JH_RODGERS@BELLSOUTH.NET> <DIV></DIV>Reply-To: John Rodgers <JH_RODGERS@BELLSOUTH.NET> <DIV></DIV>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <DIV...
• Re: Needed: USED Rear most header/collector pipe for 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:16:16 -0800
  ...let me know if I should check my inventory and see what I have that's good that I could part with. Scott www...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:36:46 -0500
  ...chance check the rings and insure the cylinder is round. The 2.1 engines originally had a stretch to yield con rod bolts and...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:10:41 -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: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Machining, grinding, welding
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:09:13 +0200
  ...those rod nuts and bolts and replace if possible (I seem to remember that the bolt is part of the rod? - must check). Heads...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:24:11 -0500
  ...pop outer the cotter pins, unbolt the outer tie-rod ends then > get em off > the wheel with that tie-rod spreader thingy > 3...
• Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:48:14 -0700
  ...I'll check for corrosion at bulbs but they are likely fine. I recall checking the push rod adjustment on the new booster I...
• Re: GoWesty is now GoWestyAutoParts
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:20:38 -0700
  On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 8:07 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > �I just did another Google search for Gowesty. Every...
• WTB: 81 Federal Emissions Parts
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 08:51:55 -0400
  ...for above parts Most of these are shown on p.89 of the Haynes manual, the threaded adjuster rod is on p.87. The...
• PS Rack Boot revisited
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 19:13:52 +0000
  ...The boot sits in a groove on the tie rod, and is allowed to rotate when the tie rod is turned. The boot WAS...
• Re: Mystification
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:42:06 -0700
  ...have checked and rechecked for vacuum > leaks, loose wires, etc. Nothing. I'm at a loss. > > Any ideas? > > Thanks. > > John > > -- > John Rodgers > Clayartist and...
• Re: rarest of the rare middle seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:06:30 -0600
  ...either!! John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > check the middle...
• Various (more) parts needed
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:31:46 -0400
  ...for parts? Also - my latest check-up says I need belts, brake hoses, upper ball joints, left tie rod end, cv joint repair, and...
• Re: Cold Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 22:53:59 -0700
  ...the first thing to check is ALWAYS the last thing you replaced! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Brakes: out of the frying pan, and into the fire!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:58:53 +0000
  ...41 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Got my van back today. Engine runs fine. But there is more checking to be > done...
• Re: headlights with relay setup are inop
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:36:58 -0400
  I think that I just need to check for power on the wire that runs from the dimmer switch to the relays at terminal...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:13:30 -0600
  OOPS! Big screw on the throttle body! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers wrote: > Did you adjust the idle speed screw on the...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:14:22 -0800
  ...pop outer the cotter pins, unbolt the outer tie-rod ends then get em off the wheel with that tie-rod spreader thingy 3...
• Re: Simple Question (push rods)second time around
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:17:48 -0500
  ...Simple Question (push rods)second time around > > >> What problem would there be from using solid lifters >> and push-rods on a hydraulic cam. I...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:17:45 -0700
  ...The water appears to be coming from the push rod tube. > Not a very fast leak but one that certainly needs to be fixed...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 23:12:23 -0600
  ...Put the rocker shaft > in without push rods and use a lever to operate the valves to check for > free movement. A stuck one...