Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:19:01 -0600
Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: Vanagon Musings
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Bob, beleive it or not, the front blower works extremely well (knock on
wood!). I just replaced the rear heater valve so the rear heater is now
working well, and the rear blower runs good.
regards,
John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
ROBERT DONALDS wrote:
> John did you forget the front blower motor Bob ----- Original Message
> ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 5:44 AM
> Subject: Vanagon Musings
>
>
>> Seems there is always something to do on your vehicle if you own a
>> Vanagon. Mine has needed some attention for sometime and I finally broke
>> down and started in on the list of projects.
>>
>> 1)Windshield leaks - both bottom corners - and badly sand pitted
>> _Action_ - Installed a new windshield with new rubber seal 9Bus Depot)
>> without trim groove. CA look.
>>
>> 2) Leaking Power Steering Rack
>> _Action:_ replaced PS rack with rebuilt Mavel unit. New rubber and
>> bushings. Installed new PS system filter. (Ken at Vanagain.com)
>>
>> 3) Blown Seams in Muffler, Dead O2 sensor
>> _Action:_ new Muffler and Tail Pipe (Ken at Vanagain.com), New Bosch O2
>> sensor ( Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL)
>>
>> 4) Spark knock under load
>> _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air filter
>> (Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) re-set timing.
>>
>> 5) Squealing Disc brakes, binding rear brake
>> _Action:_ Machine rear drums and front rotors, lube front wheel
>> bearings. Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and
>> rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at
>> Vanagain.com)
>>
>> 6) CV Bearings
>> _Action: _Inject CV grease into boots under boot edge using hollow
>> needle greasing tool. Massaged grease into bearings.
>>
>> 7) Manual Tranny Service;
>> _Action:_ Bi-annual tranny fluid change - Redline MT-90
>>
>> 8) Oil Change
>> _Action:_ Change Oil - Mobil One 15W50, Mahle filter
>>
>> 9) Coolant Change
>> _Action:_ Flush system and fill with 4 gallons (est) of 50/50 Texaco
>> biodegradable orange, two bottles of Red Line Water Wetter.
>>
>> 10) Dead AC system
>> Action: Flush AC system, install new filter, new compressor, new seals,
>> test and service the system. (Parts from Ken at Vanagain.com)
>>
>> That is the current list just accomplished.
>>
>> Other projects in the next few weeks:
>>
>> Install headlight relay upgrade
>> Install Hella lighting upgrade 80/100 watt lights.
>> Tire balance and front end alignment
>> Por 15 the battery box
>> Touch up a couple of rusty spots where rocks chipped through the paint.
>>
>> I'm sure I will add addittional projects in time., but right now I am
>> getting the old girl ready for winter.
>>
>> John Rodgers
>> 88 GL Driver
>>
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