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• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:25:56 -0700
  ...where it is, upright, springs, > and > > shocks would be longer. Just need to check the tie > > rods for length and range of motion. Sounds...
• Re: Red: "resale" red only?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:01:00 -0600
  ...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com Rob wrote: > I parked next to another Vanagon...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:42:40 -0400
  ...Check the Caster of the front end and radius rod mounts. Jacking the rear will reduce the caster angle and cause the twitchy over...
• Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:45:24 -0700
  ...Shocks...........some people think the shocks just cushion or control the ride. They do far more than that ! The protect the suspension from sudden...
• Re: Red: "resale" red only?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:56:02 -0600
  ...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com Jim Felder wrote: > I loved my Tornado Red...
• Re: VW vs Subaru (picture)
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:43:53 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 11:44 AM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: oil leaks:beware, vender praise content!
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:20:25 -0500
  ...That was especially cool to get FIVE telescoping VW push-rod tubes for $25 total! Hope this helps! Glad you got that van running...
• Re: Curious Question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:23:56 +1200
  ...Many crystals contain cleavage planes (utilized by diamond "cutters"), along which those crystals will fracture under pressure or shock. i don't know whether...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:20:44 +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: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 08:16:25 -0700
  ...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: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:50:17 -0500
  ...buying some pretty high-quality parts (Brembo brakes, poly bushings, decent shocks), and then get it aligned one time. For those of us with...
• Re: Running on tap water - didn't work!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:10:06 -0500
  ...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: Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:20:33 -0400
  ...I have had handling and wear problems from bad shocks, as well as the typical tie rod ends and ball joint issues. And you...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:13:11 -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...
• 80 Westy FS?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 10:58:20 EST
  ...Replaced push rod tube seals on passenger side of engine (have to do other side - slight oil leak). Replaced luggage rack seal. Will include...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:10:19 -0700
  ...I have tried allot of different caster adjustments with different springs, rates and shocks. It totally has depended upon the van, the height/weight...
• Re: Noise coming from front wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:12:44 -0700
  ...But it's not. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 8:59...
• Re: external head leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 07:08:12 -0400
  ...I don't mind replacing worn out parts = >like shocks, tie rods, ball joints, even cv joints, etc, since I can do = >them myself...
• John rogers:was 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:05:48 -0500
  ...Eric Caron >> >> >> >> > On Dec 11, 2023, at 12:39 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>> wrote: >> > >> > FOR SALE – $19,500...
• Re: batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Wed, 28 May 2008 13:55:12 -0400
  ...Look > >>> at the battery/ super capacitor that EEESTOR is putting out at their web > >>> site. > >>> Holy Llightening Rod! 250 miles on a 6 minute...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:15:16 -0500
  ...Ideally when loaded the radius rods, trailing arms, upper control arms and tie rods should be close to level. > > Next important consideration is shocks...
• general ideas and folding rear seat bed
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:32:38 -0800
  ...what would be a fair price for ball joints, tie rod ends and shocks and how difficult is a shifter rebuild for someone who...
• Re: The Death of My Beloved
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:04:14 -0400
  Attaboy! Stephen Mobile > On Jul 4, 2024, at 1:01 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks Eric, > ' > I'll keep you and...
• Re: Is Wood/Gas Possible for For Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:48:58 -0500
  At 11:23 AM 1/20/2010, John Rodgers wrote: >adaptable to my van. Then I stumbled across this. Pretty interesting stuff. Of course...
• Re: coolant type--i give up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 23:58:08 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver populuxe wrote: >simple question: >what type of coolant should be in my van? > >now it becomes not so simple...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:05:20 -0700
  ...I said that later >> Vanagons rode like Cadillacs. Flywheel? who cares? I wonder if he is >> going >> to sue me. >> >> Roger >> > > -- > Sent from my...
• Craigslist 72 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:48:50 -0800
  ...New Vanco tires commercial rated D tires New front end (including tie rods, drag link, steering damper, & torsion arms w/ball joints) New spark...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:07:14 -0500
  ...Is this something that generally wears and >>needs replacing? It looks like it is attached to the steering rack >>and to a rod running...
• Fwd: Re: [Vwdiesel] rare turbo kit
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 10 Nov 2013 11:06:36 -0600
  ...the head and replace the gasket because the car also needed shocks and fenders and the wipers were slowing down and the fuel tank...
• Re: FW: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 22:42:44 EST
  ...ball |joints ||and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the |tie ||rod ends looked a bit worn. || ||Last...
• Re: Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:45:48 -0400
  ...bushings, ball joints and tie rods. Excess play in these components could cause alignment settings to change, causing the differences in tire wear you...
• Re: VW vs Subaru (picture)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:31:06 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Rodgers > Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 11:44 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:41:47 -0600
  ...Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Ron Komoroski wrote: > Vanagon listers, > I need the wisdom of the list. In general, how many miles...
• Tristar Prices FWIW
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 00:08:03 -0800
  ...Check out the going prices on NRA VG Leica IIIGs...shocking, and doesn't even have a light meter. Howabout a vintage Breitling Montbrilliant...
• Re: vermont in winter
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 18:06:09 -0800
  ...I bet some EMU's and better shocks for syncro's would be similar. It made it from scary, to the ease of a...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 09:26:43 -0700
  ...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: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:56:34 -0600
  ...Phase II is what you'll need when you want to do a bit more, > like replace shock absorbers and fix door locks. Phase...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:37:24 -0400
  ...We did everything, and installed Old Man Emu shocks on the van. That thing rode as good as new when it was done. I...
• Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:17:34 -0700
  ...They do far more than that ! The > protect the suspension from sudden forces. > Driving with worn or weak shocks contributes significantly > to wearing out...
• Re: Subaru Engines (NVC) Sports Cars5)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 28 May 2004 22:37:21 -0700
  ...The clock had a winding knob, made by Heuer, called a MonteCarlo, the curta rode in the glovebox, Geo Lucas made the best headlights...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:20:31 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 Sudhir Desai wrote: >On the subject of price, I really do not understand why the prices are...
• Re: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:12:43 -0700
  In terms of 'unsprung weight' ..............the part not held up by the shocks and springs, ..........less is always better for HANDLING...... negligible affect on...
• Re: Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:21:49 -0800
  ...I've got new > shocks and would love to also put in a few parts that are probably worn > out. I'm not sure...
• Rumba Runs! (Rebuild Complete!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 96 17:44:18 EDT
  ...the engine was rebuilt and the front end has new ball joints, tie rods and just had an alignment. new shocks all the way...
• Vanagon Maint. Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
  ...check front axle dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends - check shocks for operation, leaks - check batteries fluid level, corrosion (main and...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:35:48 -0500
  ...and shocks.. another $ 7 grand or so for all this .. ...sure, why not. theguy's gonna be scared. I'd say ..sure inspect front...
• Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment" (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 16:13:10 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Todd Last wrote: > Interesing that Olberman refers to him as "Mr. Bush." > I was taught in grade school that...
• Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:38:47 -0700
  ...They do far more than that ! The > protect the suspension from sudden forces. > Driving with worn or weak shocks contributes significantly > to wearing out...
• Re: Sale @ Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 15:18:07 -0500
  ...I recently ordered my CV joints, Bently manual, and shocks from your company. After I received the parts, I went through your catalog, making...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:21:22 -0700
  ...like shocks, alignment, and tire balance and roundness. ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, April...
• Re: Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:47:50 -0500
  ...I've got new shocks and would love to also put in a few parts that are probably worn out. I'm not sure...
• FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:42:44 -0700
  ...Small oil leak at 1 push rod tube. Easy fix for any backyard mechanic. Body has it shares of chips and small dings. Some...
• Re: Weird engine noise update (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:51:56 -1000
  ...and the parts like the rods are balanced.. not only for total weight ..but for each end too. I had some VW rods rebuilt...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:01:04 -0500
  ...and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported as the shock is removed. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: coil over springs / V6anagon chronicles
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 11:10:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Any manufacturers' markings on them? Part numbers? Etc.? Might they even be modified "ordinary" shocks? If so, can you tell what mods were made...
• FS: '86 Syncro, plus new OEM viscous coupler
  Historical mailing list - Bob Freeman
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 01:14:30 -0700
  ...Heads rebuilt and resealed 109,000 miles plus the all-important ground strap to prevent electrolysis, done by Northwest Connecting Rod. Tranny rebuilt ~120...
• Re: 87 West is unstable in wind
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 20:14:20 -0500
  ...John Rodgers '85 Gl Driver -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Monday, 23-Mar-98 07:41 PM From: Budd Premack \ Internet: (bpremack@wavetech.net...
• Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 22:25:47 -0800
  ...Another compadre lost his steering rod on his Jimmy. We got out the Bentley and some tools to get them all up and running...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:15:42 -0700
  ...those 3 bolts that hold the rod to the lower arm ... had one that was so incredibly rusted... absolutely no amount of heating with...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 09:42:40 -0700
  ...GoWesty > > > 1.5" > > > > lift springs and Bilstein high performance shocks and replaced our > tie > > > > rod ends and control arms. About 6 months after the...