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• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:32:13 -0500
  Very well Michael - since you insist - Check the post with the subject "Life Little Lessons" John Rodgers 88 GL Drive Life's little > >> Michael...
• RE: 1980 Vanagon Engine Work
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 17:21:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The PO will put in the new clutch I sent him, and we'll check out the slightly flaky steering (worn tie rods is...
• eBay Motors item 2421905240 (Ends Jul-08-03 07:55:11 PDT ) - VW VANAGON RADIATOR 1983-1992 O.E.M. BEHR NEW
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 09:33:58 -0500
  Check out the brand new OEM Vanagon radiator on this E-bay auction. I don't know who GermanAutoParts is, but it is their...
• Re: Wonky Turn Signal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 16:15:02 -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: Help ..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:52:27 -0700
  ...I've had the compression checked and everything is o.k.. You most likely have a worn rod bearing. As the engine gets hotter...
• Re: Off Vanagons a bit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 07:51:18 -0400
  ...John Rodgers<mailto:jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> Sent: ‎8/‎29/‎2015 10:43 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:25:38 -0500
  ...push rod tubes dilemma Hmmm, those pics that GregM posted remind me alot of those spring loaded toilet paper roll holders..... just sayin'.... ;) Steven...
• Re: Fuel Pump Alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 16 May 2010 18:43:12 -0700
  Same pump. Check the archives. We've been over this before. Jim On May 16, 2010, at 6:35 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > So...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:18:18 -0600
  ...I just > had my mechanic check this and he found nothing. > > Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver >
• Re: Vanagon Mouse source posted
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:55:48 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf :::Of John Rodgers :::Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 8:39 PM :::To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: power steering rack core
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:01:07 -0400
  Cause many times the rod or bushings are worn/scored and the seals are then a temporary fix. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• F.S. 87 VANAGON SYNCRO GL IN CT.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Mon, 21 May 2001 13:15:44 EDT
  ...SYNCRO FOR SALE IN SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, 1987 SYNCRO GL, RUNS GREAT, LOOKS GREAT, BURGANDY/TAN, NO LEAKS, 130,000mi, NEW DISKS & ROTORS, STEERING RODS...
• Re: Michelin XCA or LXT?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 19:06:53 -0800
  ...And do you get any noise from your tires? http://tinyurl.com/v5zl Thanks, John ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET...
• Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:40:08 -0700
  ...On Sun, Sep 19, 2021 at 3:34 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Pulled my van in for some servicing. First question...
• MC in Vanagon - Sold Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:50:03 -0400
  ...He checked it out the Syncro and all went well. The exchange was made. I rode home on the bike with some cash and...
• Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 14:06:10 +0000
  ...Then you want to adjust the brake cables to just touch the adjuster rod. Check that both sides are the same. Again this is...
• Re: Digifant Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:53:07 -0700
  ...All the checks and tests are there. >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver > >
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:07:48 -0500
  ...Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 9:47 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > I understand toe...
• Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:06:01 -0500
  Would you believe this? Check it out!! Click here: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid - AOL Autos <http://autos.aol.com/article...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:46:56 -0800
  check the oil sensors wiring and better yet replace the sensors. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 4:14 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:44:26 -0500
  ...I just > had my mechanic check this and he found nothing. > > Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > >
• Re: stall
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 22:16:23 -0700
  ...You might check the adjustment on the EGR to throttle rod. As I remember, starting with a running, warmed up engine, you tighten the...
• Carrera Powered Vanagon Hits The Streets!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 09:55:23 -0600
  ...Cheers For The New Year! Bruce _________________________________________________________________ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 20:48:25 -0500
  ...mixture goes wacko? A warning to tell you to check the coolant? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dennis Haynes wrote: >No way is...
• Re: vannie info on cranks and radiators needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:39:29 EDT
  ...more checking yes there is a difference in the strokes on the cranks. You can tell by measuring the space between one rod journel...
• Re: anyone getting thru to Roger Sisler?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 12:06:44 -0700
  ...4/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > anyone else emailed Roger Sisler recently? aka the "check out my ebay...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:41:28 -0600
  ...I have checked all of the tolerances and replaced the rods with a Van cafe remanufactured set that has the old 1.9 bolts...
• Re: 1.9 Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Mon, 24 May 2004 21:18:49 -0400
  ...check out the head gasket article on my web page >Boston Bob >http://www.bostonengine.com >1 508 358 6264 > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Rod...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 18:14:42 -0400
  ...So as I disassembled this engine I was very careful to check for excessive clearances. It turns out the clearance between the rod bearing...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:07 -0800
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:24...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  ...Also, I know how to check ball joints for wear, but how does one check for tie rod end wear? Since I'm going...
• Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Oct 2021 16:55:43 -0500
  ...2021 at 1:05 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > >> What is the correct way to check the transmission fluid? >> Level ground, tranny...
• Re: front window washer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:20:30 -0800
  ...John Rodger Ottawa Canada 88 Westy 00 Jetta TDI Chad and Jen wrote: > > I'm curious about my front windshield washer..Where is the...
• Re: VW van nomenclature
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 17:50:20 -0600
  ...Don't know if it is a problem with the listserv or my software, but you might check it out from your end. If...
• Re: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:53:52 -0700
  ...question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork" > Something just strikes me as "wrong" that I should have to pay the > dealer for a...
• Re: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:05:32 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 9/25/2011 9:34 AM...
• Re: VW Van Recipes request
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 22:12:22 -0700
  ...Naturally, check with your own doc. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> > > You will prol'ly get lots of referrals...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 May 2014 16:08:29 -0700
  ...Drive it around for a while, and check the compression and if it's low, do a leak down test. Check the oil pressure...
• Re: Front Window meassurements?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 07:34:08 -0500
  ...Scirocco "Rodolfo" >>> 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" >>> 90 Fuji Ace >>> >> >> > > > -- > 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" > 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" > 90 Fuji Ace > -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 18:54:34 EDT
  ...I've had >the starter rebuilt, replaced the battery to starter cable, tried two >different fully charged batteries, checked the connections at the battery...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 07:38:33 -0800
  ...dowm. (I always check them now just in case) Joe On 18 Jan 2003, John Rodgers wrote: > You might check to see if your...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 19:32:06 -0400
  ...So as I disassembled this engine I was very careful to > check for excessive clearances. > It turns out the clearance between the rod bearing...
• Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:38:10 -0400
  ...I did a search for tie rod and read all the posts, many replies were about tie rod ends thought hence my title of...
• Re: Back Online
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 20:27:29 -0500
  ...don't have to spend $60, too??? steve John Rodgers wrote: > He and I checked...turns out it is a 4" molded hose > available...
• Push Rod Tubes
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Thu, 22 May 1997 08:34:00 -0400
  ...To fix this oil leak (more like a slow drip) would involve replacing the valve cover gaskets, replacing the push rod tubes & seals, and...
• 2nd gear brake band piston UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:52:23 -0800
  ...If just the cover > comes off and the > piston/rod stays in..great. Just pop it all back > together and double > check where the...
• Re: [SPAM] Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:40:40 -0500
  ...If the inner and outer tie rods and the steering rack bushings don’t work, I’ll check the ball joints. Thank you. Thanks...
• Re: No Warning: Manual tranny now stuck in reverse! HELP!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:40:49 -0600
  ...Can't check this out today, pressed for time. Will look at it Monday. John Rodgers 88 GL driver Kenneth Wilford wrote: > John, it...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:17:35 -0500
  ...I just >>had my mechanic check this and he found nothing. >> >>Any ideas? >> >>Thanks, >> >>John Rodgers >>88 GL Driver >>
• Bought a Rebuilt Steering Rack have Questions was:(Rebuilding Power Steering Rack - Help Needed)
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:12:12 -0700
  ...Has anyone had problems with aftermarket inner tie rods wearing quickly or having play soon after installing them? I would like to hear suggestions...
• Fwd: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
  Historical mailing list - Laura Woten
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:07:39 -0700
  ...What else should I > check?? > > Thanks in advance!!! > Rod Woten > Wally the '87 Westy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World...
• Re: Alternative fuels
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:48:32 -0700
  ...John Rodgers > >Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 6:45 PM > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Subject: Alternative fuels > > > >It's Frydaye. > > > >Check this: > > > >http...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 May 2006 17:33:20 -0400
  ...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: Oil pressure light comes up ...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 20:53:35 -0600
  Sounds like to oil pressure sender or your main / rod bearings have gone South. Also check the plug in the rear of your alternator...
• Re: Japan's Tsunami and our Left Coasters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:31:46 -0600
  ...John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by...
• Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:11:15 -0500
  ...Check it out!! http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81 John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Stuck accelerator at throttle body
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:07:19 -0400
  ...there >something else I should be checking? Go down to the other end of the solid rod, where it connects to the transmission (it...
• Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:48:33 -0700
  John Rodgers wrote: > ... they don;t have the utility of the Vanagon. > Nothing has really adequately replaced the Vanagon in my book. Possible Vanagon...
• Re: Going Down to VW HQ to Throw a Rock Through The Office Window
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:40:45 -0600
  Boy!! Did VW miss the mark or what? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Peter T. Owsianowski wrote: > Check this out! I know our Canadian...
• Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:59:04 -0500
  ...vary!" >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> John Rodgers >>>>>> 88 Gl Driver >>>>>> >>>>>> John Rodgers wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Check it out. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> http://mrgreenenergy.com/index.htm >>>>>>> >>>>>>> John Rodgers >>>>>>> 88 GL Driver >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>> Sent...