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Re: Jack for the vanagon
Historical mailing list - fcf
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 08:17:32 -0500
Hi, I don't know if you're interested, but I can sell you the original jack out of my for parts van, are...
Floor jack question
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:53:17 -0700
I have my floor jack to my brother-in-law years ago. It was a $40 unit with a vertical lift of about a...
Re: Is this a jack part?
Historical mailing list - jbange
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 16:11:47 -0700
...sounds like the handle to a floor jack of some kind. Judging by the solid bar-stock handle, probably a nice one. Dunno what...
Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:30:53 -0400
Hi Jack, Two summers ago, after a lot of front end work was done I hade several nuts come loose resulting in clunks. They...
re; pulling the tranny yourself
Historical mailing list - patrick
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 06:13:10 -0600
...you can make a simple tranny jack from a floor jack by simply removing the cup and replacing it with a double h made...
Re: Quickie Review on Tire Rack Aluminum Floor Jack
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:48:59 -0700
...Nice wheels under the jack, too and the handle makes a good 'cheater bar". Don Hanson On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 3:19...
NEW- Genuine Bus Scissors Jack (and 85 cent hubcap puller)!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:03:33 -0500
...This is a genuine VW jack that uses your Vanagon's stock jack points. But rather than an "upright" jack like the one that...
Re: Powersteering Rack - using synthetic Auto trans fluid
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:25:21 -0500
...Dennis >From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> >Reply-To: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Powersteering Rack - using synthetic...
Re: jack
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:23:42 -0800
Allan Streib wrote: >> Along with the missing spare tire, my van was also missing the jack when I bought it. I see that some...
Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:25:51 -0700
...replace it. � Should I put the rear of the bus on jackstands and remove the right rear wheel ? � Put the back end up on...
Looking for Jack CK
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 14:32:18 -0500
Does anyone know the whereabouts of (former?) Listee Jack CK of the Bay Area? I am trying to locate him regarding some correspondence we...
I need a jack
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 06:39:42 -0700
Actually, my VAN needs a jack. I did the dad thing and put mine in my daughter's '87 Westy. I am striking out...
Re: Jack for the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:53:05 -0600
I've had quite a few jacks through the years. But my all time favorite is a little guy I bought from Montgomery Ward...
Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 28 May 2024 17:19:04 -0500
...Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon > > Hi Jack, > > I have the Hella lights on my 84, 2010 version. With Halogen bulbs I assume...
Re: Can't find the jack
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:15:18 -0700
...Both Vanagons I bought recently had the jack stored under the driver's seat. Regards, BenT sent from my electronic leash On Apr 28...
Re: 84 Westy Wolfie with 47k orig miles on Ebay
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:50:35 -0700
Thanks Jack. Yah those stickers sure look pristine. I noticed those too. I know nothing of the colour schemes used by VW, and it...
Re: Westy Skylight Velcro issue
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:02:27 -0700
...On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 10:40 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > Thanks. but what can be done to keep the...
Jackson, WY VW repairs?
Historical mailing list - Mike Barker
Wed, 24 Jun 1998 15:06:09 -0700
...I'll need to have it looked at soon and I'll be in Jackson, WY for the next couple of days. Can anyone...
Re: Best way to jack up whole front or back?
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Wed, 24 Mar 1999 21:10:04 -0500
I usually do it in 3 steps. Jack one side halfway, get the stand under, then do the other side all the way, then...
Re: Bus story
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:16:10 -0500
...English, the language so often misunderstood. :-) On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:17:12 -0500, Jack R. <Jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >Maybe a dumb...
Exhaust Air Jack Lifts Your Car with a Balloon
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:28:40 -0700
...http://gizmodo.com/382099/exhaust-air-jack-lifts-your-car-with-a-toxic-balloon -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:35 -0700
...Drive up one end, then jack up the other and put jack >>>> stands under it. I like having the ramps instead of four jack...
Re: DIY engine hoist?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:26:36 -0500
To me, what's wrong is that the jack method doesn't offer very much control over the attitude of the engine mating with...
Re: HID H4 Bulb question
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 20:46:58 -0600
...HID H4 Bulb question Jack do you have a relay setup installed? On 1/1/07, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > I have...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:38:38 -0600
...Front shocks replacement question >>> >>> I use a floor jack a lot of course.. >>> but for some operations I use a bottle jack .. >>> as it...
Re: Jackin' Up The Van
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 28 Dec 2004 22:16:32 -0600
...Jackin' Up The Van If I have a floor jack and want to raise the van from the center rear without doing one side...
Re: Engine removal by Zoltan
Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:17:31 -0700
...Craftsman Motorcycle/ATV Jack http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P?vName=Automotive&keyword=atv The rear of the van needs...
Re: jack under driver's seat
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Mon, 25 May 1998 16:19:37 -0400
On Mon, 25 May 1998, Don Hundt wrote: > To fit the jack under the front seat, just slide it all the way forward, > lift...
Re: A query about jackstands
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 16:49:04 -0400
...the j-stand under that wheel, then move the hyd-bottle > jack. It's also good on diesels if you have to take out...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:37:51 -0500
>doesn't help much with a flat tire on the road! I've seen a few jacks in >wrecking yard vans, and that is...
Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:55:37 EDT
...All you need is your puny 1.5T floor jack. Do you think that engine and tranny weigh more than that ? The whole van...
Re: Raising '83.5 for CV work
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 26 Sep 1997 16:18:34 UT
...Get good Jack stands, not ramps. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 1997 10:47...
Need help, I can't get transmission back into vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Brian Wagener
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 09:28:04 -0500
...My setup is I have the vanagon up on jack stands on the back, a jack under the engine to hold it up, and...
Re: NVC - How Not to Work Under Your Vehicle
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 May 2004 11:28:08 -0400
...The wooden jacks or the fact that he is welding on the gas tank!! ----- Original Message Follows -----From: Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>To...
Re: rebuilt auto transmission
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 6 Oct 2005 11:24:22 -0700
...I did it the first time using a transmission jack attachment to the floor jack. The second time, not having the attachment anymore, I...
Re: Brake fluid
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 5 May 2018 14:47:37 -0600
On 4 May , 2018, at 4:35 PM, Jack R wrote: > HOWEVER DOT5 (or 5.1) brake fluid is silicone based and must NEVER...
Hi Lift Jack and Rear airbags - advice?
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Sat, 17 Sep 2005 10:02:25 EDT
...Also, what height/model should I get with the purchase of a hi-lift jack? Thanks Chris Dixon
jack
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:02:43 -0500
Along with the missing spare tire, my van was also missing the jack when I bought it. I see that some of the vendors...
LVC: Tools- tranny swap success/ Gearwrenches and Harbor Frieght Tranny Jack
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:26:17 -0500
...Also...Harbor Freight had a 850lb tranny jack for 99 bucks that fit the bill pretty well...will be paying for itself as I...
Vanagon Front Brakes-Done
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:45:59 -0500
...Don't put on jackstands that are set too high, cuz you could trash your Bilstein jack and then not have a jack high...
trans bolt replaced
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 07:24:16 -0700
...It is a transmission jack. It is on sale right now for $49.00 (regular $69.00). This is a screw jack setup that...
Re: Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:15:19 -0400
...Chris On 6/30/07, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > GoWesty has been out of this product for over a month now. and...
Re: New Westy owner with a few questions
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:01:13 -0400
...I've seen many rusted vanagons .. > but never a jacking point rusted to the point of failure. > The van didn't come with a...
Re: Jackin' Up The Van
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:47:56 EST
...okay to sort of take this to the next level, what would/do people do to jack the front two wheels of the van...
Happy Friday - Dog Toy Question (Jack Russell) LVC
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Fri, 4 May 2012 08:55:59 -0700
My Jack has destroyed two rope-cloth-type frisbees - it only took him about 4 days on each one. I bought a VW frisbee...
Re: T6 - California Video
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 23 Jun 2018 05:46:05 -0400
...Reminded me too much of the > Ford Aerostar... > > > -MB > >> On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 7:40 PM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote...
Re: Unknown Vanagon 2.1L Engine Part - 2nd try
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 1 Jul 2015 01:40:58 +0000
...Ken On Tue, Jun 30, 2015, 9:33 PM Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > Sorry... trying again with a Dropbox link. > > https://www...
Re: Splash plate behind Rotors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 7 May 2009 17:59:44 -0700
...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 12:36...
Re: Dolly for engine removal
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:50:57 -0800
...Your jack may be different. YMMV! Also this > design > >> is not meant for a lot of use. > >> > >> > >> With jack saddle seated, I measured height...
Re: Tranny Jack opinions
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:46:56 -0800
It works ok for lowering the tranny, not as well for raising it but more stable than a floor jack. For a one person...
Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:07:47 -0700
On 07/17/2012 06:11 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > yup, having jacks under the van really stiffens things up, especially > when sleeping upstairs...
Re: Cordless Hot Water...
Historical mailing list - *****************
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:01:04 -0500
...and a very very long extention cord Jack R. wrote: >Has anyone ever used one of these for making coffee / tea in your Vanagon...
Re: Government MPG ratings site - updated link
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:59:45 -0800
...Maybe my van read the new ratings! YMMV, Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote: I received a number of...
Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Wed, 29 May 2024 13:49:47 -0400
...Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon > > Hi Jack, > > I have the Hella lights on my 84, 2010 version. With Halogen bulbs I assume...
Lifting a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:30:58 -0700
This topic may have already been addressed or just be dumb:) Lifting Vanagon with a floor jack(front particularly). I have mostly used ramps...
Re: Jackin' Up The Van
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 02:18:02 -0800
...That's what jack stands are for. I >>>>put the jackstands on the outriggers ahead of the rear wheels, then I >>>>lower the jack...
Re: Off-road style jack recommendation
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:28:48 -0700
Michael, You're thinking of the high-lift jack. They are nice, but be forewarned they're way overkill for most Vanagon and you...
Re: Pdx Jackstand Help?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 20 May 2007 22:20:09 -0700
...Both are tasks requiring > jackstands, alternately front and rear. I don't want to carry my > heavy-duty jackstands and truck jack on the...
Re: Sanitizing water tank in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Thu, 20 May 2010 17:47:05 -0700
That's what I do Jack; have been doing that since my first Westy back in 1979, and it seems to be an effective...
Re: Vanagaon axle stand height?
Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
Wed, 26 May 2004 16:46:01 -0400
...then put the square of plywood under the > jackstand. helps gain a little height, but mostly it keeps the base of > the jackstand from...