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• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint. - about alignment shops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 16:18:54 -0700
  ...Scott, Thanks for the detailed instructions! So, I can undo the tie rod end in the manner you describe on both sides ? And two...
• Re: wallaced
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:25:52 +0000
  Drive fast, take chances, John! Stephen On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 05:09:28 PM EST, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: I am...
• Re: She runs!!!!! Finally
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:20:40 -0400
  ...It's shocking how much that quiets down and smooths things out! Anyway, it's running. I've heat cycled it 4-5 times...
• Re: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 09:53:07 -0400
  ...Besides the usual suspension parts you do want check the radius rod and lower control arm mounts. If you don't remember when the...
• Re: Oil leaks!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 03:21:55 -0400
  ...Oil leaks!!!! No, I'm not shocked. I just got my '84 Vanagon running (they're cheaper if you buy them non-running,$600...
• Re: Westy Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:40:13 +0000
  ...A few years ago I met an original owner of a 1978 Bay Westy, and I was totally shocked at how little he knew...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:51:32 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Ron Mueller wrote: > Boy, this is one nice looking Wolfsburg. > I'm not so sure that an 88 would...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 09:29:30 -0600
  ...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: Seeking Advice (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 15 May 2002 12:36:44 -0600
  ...Robin Davies <rodavies@FACSTAFF.WISC.EDU> > Reply-To: Robin Davies <rodavies@FACSTAFF.WISC.EDU> > Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 13:00:30 -0500 > To...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:31:22 -0800
  ...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: Is Wood/Gas Possible for For Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:15:27 -0500
  ...David Mc On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 5:48 PM, David Beierl wrote: > At 11:23 AM 1/20/2010, John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 15:53:19 -0700
  ...There are dedicated 'expandable rod' systems for race cars and so forth, but you don't need that. Yard sticks are fine, decent ones...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 6 May 2007 23:32:53 -0700
  ...about rod bearing getting > out of round and created excessive clearance to cause oil pressure to drop. I was > kind of shocked and feared...
• Re: Front end seems wrong (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 03:26:30 -0600
  ...For the tie rod ends, just wiggle the front and rear of the rotor to make the wheel steer back and forth to feel...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 2 Feb 2025 14:14:07 -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: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:17:44 -0800
  ...I've had the 84 for 13 years/129,000 miles and always had reasonable ( I thought) mileage and was shocked to hear the...
• Re: VW vs Subaru (picture)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:44:25 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver BTW - any ideas about how much that Subie engine weighs compared to the Wasserboxer? benoit wrote: > Sure, i...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:07:49 -0700
  ...I gently tapped the rod on over the bolts, tightened it up with the old nuts, then realised I couldn't get the stabiliser...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:56:30 -0700
  ...It's the mass that the springs and shocks have to keep in contact with the road. The higher the unsprung wieght, the harder...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:13:27 -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...
• finding crack in Amsterdam, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 May 2016 23:26:57 -0700
  ...I rode my bike back to the campground where I had rented a small cabin to stay in while my Westy was at the...
• Re: Pointing out the Facts on Vanagon Diesels - why breaking!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:22:30 EST
  ...Diesels also undergo a form of detonation which can add sever shock pulses to the rod. I changed out the timing belt at 40...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 22:49:47 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 11/5/2011 8:21 PM...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:42:43 -0800
  ...And yes, that's a radius rod bushing washer. It works great. Neil. On 1/21/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Over...
• VW Parts for sale from pnw.forsale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 95 09:50 PST
  ...For sale; -4 KYB Gas Adjust Shocks; link pin. Fairly new on the car for less than 1 month of driving. 15.00 each...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:42:02 +0100
  ...But as far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
• Re: She runs!!!!! Finally
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:32:43 -0400
  ...It's shocking how much that quiets down and smooths things out! Anyway, it's running. I've heat cycled it 4-5 times...
• Texaco Fast Lube Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:16:51 -0600
  ...I could barely touch the oil with just the very tip of my finger." I was shocked! Told him it was just checked at...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:47:47 -0700
  well interesting.......I just took the rod off with the van on the ground. All four wheels. On the ground. Came apart relatively easily...
• Re: NVC: what's a good non-running bus worth?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:44:51 -0400
  ...the motor spun a rod bearing and bent the crank ever so lightly. it had a 12k mile warrenty on it from vw and...
• Re: The Sons of Martha
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:02:12 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver David Beierl wrote: > For mysterious reasons I am moved to submit this 1907 work of Rudyard > Kipling. I...
• Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:45 -0400
  ...I ended up renting a trailer and towing it home as I had to tow home my syncro as well (Blew a rod clean...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:28:08 -0700
  ...No chips or cracks in the headlights. > Small oil leak at 1 push rod tube. Easy fix for any backyard > mechanic. Body has it...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:23:30 -0700
  ...I gently tapped the rod on over the bolts, > tightened it up with the old nuts, then realised I couldn't get the > stabiliser...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:03:51 -0700
  If the shift linkage hasn't come loose at the union between front and rear shift rod, my money is on either the master...
• Re: Sale @ Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 12:41:02 -0800
  ...to justify. > > I recently ordered my CV joints, Bently manual, and shocks from your company. > After I received the parts, I went through your...
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  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:08:45 -0500
  ...This reduces shock extension travel, messes up the geometry both front and rear, increases wear on the CV joints, and front radius rods. Amongst...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:50:51 -0600
  ...I used hardwood wedges made for the purpose to transfer the shock of the hammer to the coolant housing. Jim On Monday, December 21...
• Re: Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:20:43 -0600
  ...The Vanagon is > equipped > with Bilstein shocks and H&R lowering springs. I have no spare tire or > tire > carrier up front, so that...
• FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
  ...Michelin Agilis tires 185R14C - the correct load rating & front alignment $500 Bilstein Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers - front and rear $500 New pop-top canvas...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:59:44 -0500
  ...This > is also a good time to consider shocks and springs. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: putting bus to bed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 21:47:29 -0400 (AST)
  ...The shock rods may rust up, and if they are 'out' because the van is blocked, when you return to use it the rusted...
• Re: Vanagons in garages with gas water htrs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:28:08 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Gerald Masar wrote: > No, not a tale of woe, but could be a recipe for disaster, not that...
• Re: Is Wood/Gas Possible for For Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:45:36 -0000
  I had a great time reading posted by John Rodgers. The fellow is definitely in a wrong place. The post is a soup-mix...
• Re: The Death of My Beloved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jul 2024 11:20:16 -0400
  ...I’m sure this is a terrible shock. I’d recommend you take your time. Maybe the van is done, or maybe it can...
• Re: finding crack in Amsterdam, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 24 May 2016 01:05:15 -0600
  ...I rode my bike back to the > campground where I had rented a small cabin to stay in while my Westy was > at the...
• FS: 1989 Westfalia full camper in S. Vermont
  Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 06:55:39 -0500
  ...July 2005 - coolant flush/change August 2005 - new tailpipe September 2005 - new water pump, hoses, clamps, new belts June 2006 - new push rods, lifters...
• Re: Craigslist 72 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 12:58:25 -0600
  ...Vanco tires commercial rated D tires >New front end (including tie rods, drag link, steering damper, & >torsion arms w/ball joints) >New spark plugs...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:28:58 -0700
  ...They can wear badly > > enough to start wearing out the strut rod shaft too. > > Fortunately I had a good used one of those too...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:54:30 -0700
  ...Is this something that generally wears and >>>needs replacing? It looks like it is attached to the steering rack >>>and to a rod running...
• Re: LVC: FRIDAY!!! Barefoot Driving.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 01:56:20 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver craig cowan wrote: > Well ladies and gentleman, some time ago i inquired about some pretty cool > barefoot shaped...
• That VW Brown...
  Historical mailing list - Patsy Taoyama
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:14:45 -0700
  ...With the bad shocks and the Color it was only obvious, the perfect name for my van- "FLOATER" At least he German tourist I...
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 5 May 2002 11:12:18 -0500
  OK Johnny--WAKE UP !!!! Now here is a twist of fate---- Durring all this hubbub, I had ordered a set of shocks from ole...
• Re: Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 19:03:34 -0700
  ...I have replaced the right tie rod and now everything up there is spec. Replaced shocks and front brake pads when I got it...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: complete Syncro front-end
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:30:23 -0800
  ...The 2wd mounting section for the radius rods and spare tire carrier hinges also has to go. This stuff is part of subframe that...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:02:42 -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: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:10:20 -0700
  ...They can wear badly >> > enough to start wearing out the strut rod shaft too. >> > Fortunately I had a good used one of those too...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...for tie rod joints Rubber boots and steering ball joints with rings Ball joints with rings Grease nipples Grease seal? 2 shock absorbers 2...
• Re: Seeking Advice
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 May 2002 12:25:05 -0700
  ...wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net Thanks, Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin Davies" <rodavies@FACSTAFF.WISC.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, May...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
  ...039105701 ROD BEARING SET Price: $17.55 Quantity: 1 Total: $17.55 Part number: 029198141 CLUTCH KIT Price: $135.00 Quantity: 1 Total: $135...