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  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:54:50 -0700
    ...There was gear covering the engine >> hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to >> crank the >> engine while I...
  • Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:57:09 -0700
    ...engaging the movable clip as it closes. >> >> If you or your assistant breaks a clip I suggest using double-sided >> mounting tape to secure...
  • Re: lug nuts torque-
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:33:50 -0700
    ...the clerk ("Assistant Manager" -- >> aren't >> they all?) told me his spec for the torque was 120 ft. lbs, and showed me >> on >> his...
  • Sears disaster- LONG
    Historical mailing list - mattf
    Thu, 24 May 2001 21:36:27 -0400
    ...I asked him to look again. "Oh, I'll see if the manger is here." The assistant manager came out but was physically unable...
  • Re: bus depot window gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:23:04 -0800
    ...Mark in AK Assistant Parts Manager Continental Auto LLC The above opinions are mine and mine alone and are not are not intended to...
  • Where From?--ConsumerSearch seed funding; begins hiring editors, others
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 30 Sep 1999 10:00:09 -0700
    ...with my wife after she received a job offer to be Assistant Managing Editor of the Washington Post for business and finance coverage. I...
  • Re: Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:37:22 -0500
    ...great - Thanks, > >> > >> Ben > >> 88 Wofsburg Weekender ej22 (KEP adaptor) > >> > > > >-- >Ben Cichowski >Assistant Director for Training >cichowski@montana.edu >Phone 406.994.7205 >Fax 406...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:18:02 -0800
    ...say, nine people) who would > > then > > appoint a moderator and an 'assistant moderator' (as a standby/fill-in) > > from > > amongst themselves; those two individuals...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:41:59 -0800
    ...Unfortunately I don't have an assistant to help. I'm following the method in the Bentley manual, the 23mm measurement, not so hard...
  • Re: "Granny Cars" (Element, Scion, etc)
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:25:53 -0800
    ...40 and >>> up group that are purchasing them. >>> >>> Mark in AK >>> Assistant Parts Manager >>> Continental Honda and Acura >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Nathaniel Poole <npoole...
  • Re: Outhouse fan
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:02:28 -0700
    ...A lab assistant (preferably named "Beaker," [although "Inga," as played by a young Teri Garr, is another option]) could be helpful. *Three-buck thermometer...
  • Re: Engine Removal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:49:00 -0700
    ...it was time to do something. > > > > A single college student with little mechanical background can remove a > > vanagon engine with only an assistant for...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:43:14 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the engine >> hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank the >> engine while I...
  • Re: Sanity Check - Wire gauge for wiring SA headlights - OFF TOPIC
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 5 Oct 2002 14:42:55 -0700
    ...Brown and his assistant Dr. Fred Peterson began designing an electric chair for Edison. They conducted cruel experiments using dogs, horses and cows to...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:24:06 -0800
    ...Unfortunately I don't have an assistant to help. I'm > following the method in the Bentley manual, the 23mm measurement, not so > hard...
  • Re: Sears disaster- LONG
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 25 May 2001 07:11:10 -0400
    ...I asked him to look again. "Oh, I'll see if the manger is here." The assistant manager came out but was physically unable...
  • Re: Sears disaster- LONG
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 24 May 2001 22:53:26 -0700
    ...I asked him to look again. "Oh, I'll see if the manger is here." The assistant manager came out but was physically unable...
  • Re: lug nuts torque-
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:47:17 -0700
    ...the clerk ("Assistant Manager" -- >>> aren't >>> they all?) told me his spec for the torque was 120 ft. lbs, and showed me >>> on >>> his...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:27:21 -0400
    ...ll need good directions as I’ll have to find a assistant to do the install with me. Cal usual VW shops here tell...
  • Gerbils and Heater Boxes and Mufflers, Oh My!
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Mon, 01 Jan 1996 10:30:38 -0700
    ...you had (except for the broken bits, of course). - Having an assistant while working helps a lot, particularly when things get frustrating or depressing...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:07:14 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the engine > hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank the > engine while I...
  • Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:13 -0700
    ...adjustment, they will run for a > long time. > > Mark in AK > Assistant Parts Manager > Continental Honda > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Brendan Slevin <totorovan@GMAIL.COM...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:21:40 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the > engine > > hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank > the > > engine while I...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:04:45 -0800
    ...Unfortunately I don't have an assistant to help. I'm following the method in the Bentley manual, the 23mm measurement, not so hard...
  • Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:08:15 -0800
    ...An assistant to cut the engine is also useful. Check all hose junctions and clamps. Push and pull on the hoses gently to see...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:34:33 -0700
    ...ll need good directions as I’ll have to find a assistant to do the install with me. Cal usual VW shops here tell...
  • Re: Front shocks replacement question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:00:19 -0400
    ...If not, you can have an assistant sit in the front seat. > > A ratcheting 17 mm box wrench is a joy on this job...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:14:45 -0500
    ...There was gear covering the >> engine >> hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to >> crank the >> engine while I...
  • Re: RESULTS - Tire Survey
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Wed, 5 Mar 97 10:41:06
    ...Adjunct Assistant Professor > Head, Help Desk Services & Human Dimensions of Resource Management > Software Support Department of Forestry & > Office of Information Technologies Wildlife Management > - - - - - - - - - - - - - > A...
  • Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:22:19 -0800
    ...and seeking to learn more from anothers perspective. > >Mark in AK >Assistant Parts Manager >Continental Honda >Continental Acura > >P S I love the trailer...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:11:32 -0500
    ...There was gear covering the engine >> hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank the >> engine while I...
  • Re: Engine Removal
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:21:32 -0400
    ...it was time to do something. > > > > A single college student with little mechanical background can remove a > > vanagon engine with only an assistant for...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:16:52 +0000
    ...Unfortunately I don't have an assistant to help. I'm following the method in the Bentley manual, the 23mm measurement, not so hard...
  • Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:37:42 EST
    ...say, nine people) who would > > then > > appoint a moderator and an 'assistant moderator' (as a standby/fill-in) > > from > > amongst themselves; those two individuals...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:34:21 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the > >> engine > >> hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to > >> crank the > >> engine while I...
  • Re: 87 Help AGAIN
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Tue, 26 Nov 1996 15:01:07 -0800
    ...Beetle (insuranceless, on the road to restoration) > > -- > > Ian Webb, Assistant Director > University of Virginia Roanoke Center > Phone: (540) 857-7922 > Fax: (540) 857-7936...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:33:21 -0700
    ...ll need good directions as I’ll have to find a assistant to do the install with me. Cal usual VW shops here tell...
  • Re: lug nuts torque-
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:15:01 -0700
    ...the clerk ("Assistant Manager" -- >>>> aren't >>>> they all?) told me his spec for the torque was 120 ft. lbs, and showed >>>> me >>>> on >>>> his...
  • Re: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich) - LONG STORY
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:25:05 -0400
    ...John John Cianci Research Assistant Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Clarkson University 315-268-3776 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Unlimited Internet access for only $21.95/month...
  • Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 17 Dec 2005 03:03:22 -0800
    ...and seeking to learn more from anothers >>perspective. >> >>Mark in AK >>Assistant Parts Manager >>Continental Honda >>Continental Acura >> >>P S I love the trailer...
  • Fwd: Fuel Tank Overflow Hoses//EXPANSION TANK LINES
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Fri, 10 Jan 1997 16:08:53 -0500
    ...Adjunct Assistant Professor > Head, Help Desk Services & Human Dimensions of Resource Management > Software Support Department of Forestry & > Office of Information Technologies Wildlife Management > - - - - - - - - - - - - - > A...
  • Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
    Historical mailing list - Lee Kirstein
    Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:21:18 -0400
    ...adjustment, they will run for a > > long time. > > > > Mark in AK > > Assistant Parts Manager > > Continental Honda > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Brendan Slevin <totorovan@GMAIL.COM...
  • All You Wanted to Know about Brake Fluid ... :) <long>
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:40:31 CST
    ...Have an assistant pump the brake pedal a few times to build up pressure, then on a downward stroke, hold the pedal depressed slightly...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:40:31 -0800
    ...Unfortunately I don't have an assistant to help. I'm following the method in the Bentley manual, the 23mm measurement, not so hard...
  • Re: Sears disaster- LONG
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 24 May 2001 23:44:00 -0700
    ...I asked him to look again. "Oh, I'll see if the manger is here." The assistant manager came out but was physically unable...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:59:45 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the > engine > > hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank > the > > engine while I...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:48:17 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the >>>> engine >>>> hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to >>>> crank the >>>> engine while I...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:20:16 +0000
    ...Unfortunately I don't have an assistant to help. I'm following the method in the Bentley manual, the 23mm measurement, not so hard...
  • Re: Engine Removal
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:26:55 -0700
    ...it was time to do something. > > > > > > A single college student with little mechanical background can remove a > > > vanagon engine with only an assistant for...
  • scrap yard numbers for the syncros
    Historical mailing list - john cianci
    Tue, 27 Aug 2002 00:18:43 +0000
    ...DIV> <DIV></DIV><BR><BR><BR>John Cianci <DIV></DIV>Research Assistant <DIV></DIV>Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering <DIV></DIV>Clarkson University...
  • Re: lug nuts torque-
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:33:48 -0700
    ...the clerk ("Assistant Manager" -- >>>>> aren't >>>>> they all?) told me his spec for the torque was 120 ft. lbs, and showed >>>>> me >>>>> on >>>>> his...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:58:21 -0500
    ...Unfortunately I don't have an assistant to help. I'm following the method in the Bentley manual, the 23mm measurement, not so hard...
  • Re: Front shocks replacement question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 22 Aug 2015 21:16:15 -0400
    ...If not, you can have an assistant sit in the front seat. >> >> A ratcheting 17 mm box wrench is a joy on this job...
  • Re: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich) - LONG STORY
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 06:23:17 -0400
    ...John > > > John Cianci > Research Assistant > Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering > Clarkson University > 315-268-3776 > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -- > Unlimited Internet access for only $21.95/month...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:42:55 -0400
    ...ll need good directions as I’ll have to find a assistant to do the install with me. Cal usual VW shops here tell...
  • What kind of Bus do YOU have? :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 20 Jun 95 20:10:46 CDT
    ...purchased by local Type 2 aficionado and part time Bus Stop assistant, Ryan. We'll finish up with the Pickup models. If you don...
  • Re: Sears disaster- LONG
    Historical mailing list - mike and shari
    Fri, 25 May 2001 00:02:24 -0700
    ...I asked > him to look again. "Oh, I'll see if the manger is here." The assistant > manager came out but was physically unable...
  • Re: Engine Removal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:55:20 -0700
    ...it was time to do something. > > > > > > A single college student with little mechanical background can remove a > > > vanagon engine with only an assistant for...
  • Re: lug nuts torque-
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:17:06 -0500
    ...the clerk ("Assistant Manager" -- > >>>>> aren't > >>>>> they all?) told me his spec for the torque was 120 ft. lbs, and showed > >>>>> me > >>>>> on > >>>>> his...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:05:04 -0800
    ...There was gear covering > the engine > > hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant > to crank the > > engine while I...