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• Re: Auxilliary Battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:01:30 -0700
  ...Big,heavy, and most bang for the buck) > > GNB1244 (gel cell): rating 44AH @12V, 7 3/4x6 3/4x6/7/16", $90ea, 1yr warr...
• Re: what a shame..... :<(
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 08:48:24 -0700
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Power Steering Pump Squeal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 20:18:47 -0600
  ...that usual high-speed metal >scrapey sound. > >-- >John Bange >'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >"We'd tell a monkey how to peel a banana, if he...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Squeal
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 19:01:24 -0800
  ...that the belt is just too loose... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "We'd tell a monkey how to peel a banana, if he...
• Re: Glove box door nose-dives
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:03:29 -0700
  ...Is that part number right? The two parts on mine are numbered 251 > 857 159 > and 251 857 160. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: power mirror question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 14:46:33 -0800
  ...You will be left with that third screw hole on the side of the door exposed if you "downgrade". -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger...
• Re: Anyone seen this auto?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:24:44 -0700
  ...In regards to transmissions, he seems to be the > > list favorite. > > > I think Daryl just does manuals. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > -- Chris 88...
• Re: Calling John Bange
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 22:10:41 -0800
  ...Anyone out there know what the idle controller does with that valve? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Batteries: Optima vs new Exide spiral wound?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:48:45 -0700
  But Gel Cells have special charging requirements... they are damaged at the 14+ volts that come off the alternator. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:19:40 -0400
  ...And as the DEKA comparison pointed out, if you're going to be using them below 32F/0C, use AGM instead of gel. Conversely...
• Re: Red-nosed Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 19:35:49 -0700
  ...http://www.gmx.net > > -- > GMX Tipp: > > Machen Sie Ihr Hobby zu Geld bei unserem Partner 1&1! > http://profiseller.de/info/index.php3?ac...
• Re: Optima's and Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:08:22 -0500
  ...I have a 4D size Gel Cell and if I turn the fridge down I can go over 3 days easy. That said if...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:56:46 -0800
  ...How many amps does the starter solenoid draw initially? A standard 30A automotive relay ought to be plenty, eh? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: yet more temp discussion...so if i get a VDO gauge...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 29 May 2006 21:33:13 -0700
  ...1 runs right there in those ranges nearly all the time on flat ground and 70-80F outside temperature. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Last SA T3 totalled in accident
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:50:04 -0800
  ...The last batch of 'em were probably specifically given to individuals who wanted them for their "last-ness". -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "Staubkess...
• Re: Wipers Moving Independently
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:21:25 -0700
  ...The wiper shafts run off the same motor via a linking arm, so they always move exactly the same. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Golf Cart Batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:22:56 -0700
  ...Two sixes in series are more "cooperative". -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: cleaning the top of the Westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 23:11:27 +0000
  You can use a boat cleaner for fiberglass gel coat. Also I understand Penetrol works really well on faded tops. Todd ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:22:39 -0400
  ...a better solution out there?<br><br> To my understanding the gel type battery will only give me higher life expectancy of the battery...
• Re: GEL Tools Question?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 09:31:23 -0800
  PINKNEWELL@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 97-01-12 16:16:53 EST, VWnut@smus.bc.ca writes: > > << Mastercraft are about as...
• VW 4x4 survey still running
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Fri, 8 Aug 97 07:00:58 UT
  ...html you can mail directly now to (in english of course): gelaendewa@aol.com [ instead of bothering around with the VW mailer in german...
• using an alternator to charge a house battery
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:41:18 -0400
  ...to use the the alternator to charge one or maybe 2 gel cell batteries. To do this I would need to have my alternator...
• Re: Repeat post: (was: # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:55:51 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: pop out on westy
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 17:42:50 -0700
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Build Your Own Van Fridge Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 07:47:07 -0800
  ...Probably more effective using an air-cooled condenser, like the AC uses. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: ETKA North American and ETKA Euro on the same computer
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 07:04:13 -0800
  ...Anyone interested is encouraged to email me off-list for the location. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:56:00 -0800
  ...the pop-top wheeze on a westy because they can't even eliminate door bounce on a NON-WESTY. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: grey water tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:42:11 -0700
  ...Might make an interesting sunshower tank spot... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: more on the Crafter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:34:19 -0700
  ...I'm going to be sixty years old > and still turning wrenches on this thing! > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > >
• Re: Fiberglass Paint
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 23:11:54 -0500
  ...Before I got it, it sat in Texas sun for years, the gelcoat had basically oxidized away, and fibers were sticking out. I used...
• Re: 2 kids and dog wont fit in Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:42:42 -0800
  ...Searching "rare L@@K WOW" gets you the cream of the crop... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• RE: for folks without gopher: some vw parts info & stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 10:44:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Lori and Anthony Gelato "See the world through a split windscreen"
• Re: painting pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 9 May 2000 15:01:40 -0700
  ...i need help on this subject.somebody can help me? marine gel coat paint? -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin T. Copley, M.A. tobin@chspr.ubc.ca Centre...
• Re: GPS Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:44:11 -0800
  ...good enough, and fits on the dash John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Automatic Transmission Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 17:40:11 -0700
  ...Probably an unnecessary measure in this age of synthetic tranny fluids, but who knows? John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Gas price war
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:37:37 -0700
  ...The only solution is to use less fuel. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:11:47 -0800
  ...HTH, Tony Jeff Gellman User <jeffg@MIKOEXOTICWEAR.COM> wrote: Hello all Does anyone have any suggestions for driving lights? And the placement of them...
• AC Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:08:08 -0700
  ...pipe it up to the front vents and I want it as cold as I can reasonably get it... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Simpler is better? Some nonVW content... & diesel
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:29:10 -0700
  ...I'd still rather have a manual though. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Reversed mirrors!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:57:51 -0800
  ...They end up tilted upward and look totally wrong. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:33:36 -0800
  You could also use gel coat. That would give you the same finish you have from the factory. Gelcoat is more forgiving, too and...
• Re: Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 15:17:12 PDT
  ...6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas > > Same experience as Phil Geller's: ordered catalog, got nichts. In fact > Martha's posting just now reminded...
• Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:18:08 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: strange bucking problem w/ '84 vanagon wbx
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:46:05 -0800
  ...a less indiscriminate, but as I understand it it's still basically a capacitor. (I am an electrician...heh) John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:40:20 -0800
  ...Just curious, as I've noticed that the very popular MegaSquirt homebrew systems use a MAP sensor. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• FW: Cleaners & Solvents for the Westy pop top sticker residue
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:37:37 -0500
  ...I saw both the Gel-Gloss and Citrus > Degreaser at Wal-Mart, but the 3M product is much more difficult to > find. I was...
• Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:26:03 -0700
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:23:18 -0800
  ...http://www.syncro.ca/AudiBrakes/default.htm John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Headlite wiring & adding Euro style grille & small driving lites to my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 13:38:49 -0800
  ...You just using the stock wiring? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: CarFax - got one, thanks! - new Carfax idea?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:58:48 -0800
  ...as it's perfectly reasonable to expect a vehicle being publicly sold to be checked out by many people. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:33:15 -0800
  ...Now I see why people cut and extend old ones. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 85 liter fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:44:12 -0700
  ...Syncros don't have it. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
• Re: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 16:48:22 -0800
  ...t feed 12v to the green wire running back to the ECU, as it's > only expecting 0-1v! > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
• Re: Westfalia museum trailer
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:57:53 -0500
  ...sfv/rvs/637130736.html > >Wow, where do you find tires for THAT? The wheelbarrow aisle? > >-- >John Bange >'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >'90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
• Re: Rebuild Calipers?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 14:11:55 -0500
  ...I used brake rebuilding gel from the local FLAPS as it made everything slide together easily. I also cleaned everything a couple of times...
• Re: Auxilliary Battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:37:42 -0400
  ...Big,heavy, and most bang for the buck) > >GNB1244 (gel cell): rating 44AH @12V, 7 3/4x6 3/4x6/7/16", $90ea, 1yr warr...
• RE: How to clean WHITE on a POP top
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 13:48:59 EDT
  ...BTW Bondo the company makes a DIY gelcoat - called gelcoat- for resurfacing fiber glass boats. I chose to not go that route because of...
• Re: Heat Exchangers replaced by VWoA
  Historical mailing list - Gary Mceachern
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 09:14:47 -0400
  ...So far we have the names of Hans Gelke, Mr Anderson and a VW Dealership Employee. Tomorrow my heat exchangers are scheduled to be...
• Re: Dometic DC power consumption
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 5 May 1998 15:20:31 -0500
  ...Otherwise use a Coleman > Ice Chest eh? Why not put some sort of heat sink in the cooler such as some of those gelpacks...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global efficiency Q?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 09:38:14 -0600
  ...The only real draw back I see is the higher gel point--and the need to run regualr deisel in colder months any thoughts...