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  • Re: Fw: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 7 Feb 2006 20:51:14 -0800
    ...I measure 'em at 7.5 inches wide. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: torquing axle nuts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:40:01 -0700
    ...Two foot bar w/ 350lbs would be 700ft-lbs. ("two feet" sounds like "both feet", haha) -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Repainting Emblems
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 1 Jul 2006 02:18:54 -0400
    ...Mirror-like, not even close. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Question about turn signal indicator light
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:24:49 -0700
    ...Man, I'd hate to imagine what the dealership would charge for one if they DID have 'em. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:34:44 -0700
    ...No sharp corners, same design for forty years. > <http://www.doityourself.com/invt/6758031> > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: Heater hoses
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:11:17 -0800
    ...front heat is so effective, I can't imagine even NEEDING the rear core, particularly here in southern california. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Painting Pop Top
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Oct 1994 20:19:35 -0700
    OK, I'm getting all this flood of stuff on gelcoats, surfboards, etc. BUT... I am not particularly interested in the top looking perfect...
  • Re: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Dec 1996 10:53:26 -0500
    ...I've never heard of silicon brake fluid having a characteristic of gelling (or otherwise increasing its viscosity) when subjected to shear stresses. I...
  • Tie rod ends w/o cotter pin???
    Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 23:01:15 +0200
    ...Machen Sie Ihr Hobby zu Geld bei unserem Partner 1&1! http://profiseller.de/info/index.php3?ac=OM.PS.PS003K00596T0409a
  • Re: the high+pop-top
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 23 Nov 2005 17:35:21 -0500
    ...On 11/23/05, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > > > John, > > > > Isn't the orange one a RHD vehicle? > > > > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: '84 Oil pressure sender wire routing
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:09:02 -0700
    ...s a little in the way for taking the valve cover off, but it definitely doesn't get burned. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Is there such a too?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:07:37 -0800
    ...hey, some guy is selling the plastic body version on ebay! <http://tinyurl.com/yr6duo> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: VW Camper dreams
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:44:31 -0700
    ...If you want the inside to be "clean", with a nice gelcoat finish like the outside rather than just rough glass cloth and resin...
  • Re: 25hp and 36hp Motors
    Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
    Tue, 2 Jan 1996 11:47:46 -0500 (EST)
    ...Details > when I get the deal gelled... Good luck! Mark '62 Kombi
  • Re: 2.1 waterboxer weight
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:59:48 -0600
    ...it on and off the delivery > truck might be an issue if they don't have a lift-gate. > > John Bange > '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: the final word Re: Video system (Canceled) badmouthing
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Sun, 5 Dec 2004 09:34:20 -0800
    ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Beware of Vanagon mirror problem
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 1 Mar 2006 14:56:54 -0600
    ...They probably > have to > run 'em off separately. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: o2 sensor troubles
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 05:56:52 -0700
    ...Definitely cheaper to get the generic and splice wires, re-using your old connectors. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: QT Video of New Microbus From Germany - Reply to Tim's "imagination masturbation" statement
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 4 Mar 2006 09:48:55 -0800
    ...into your Westy! > > > > Don't we all wish! > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: beemer van
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 26 May 2006 07:38:23 -0700
    ...What is that, like 4" of >clearance loss? > > > >-- >John Bange >'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 5 Mar 2006 13:16:14 -0800
    ...That set of tools will cover probably 95% of roadside-repairable problems. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engine installed ?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:28:59 -0800
    ...the short hose bits that connect the runners to the air plenum (if you think yours look too dry). -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Euro-spec Digifant ECU?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 10:14:01 -0700
    ...chipped 'em different and gave 'em the same part number, I suspect there is no actual euro-spec Digifant. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:36:56 -0800
    ...see now that the link Mike Elliott provided displays a good selection of Xantrex stuff for very reasonable prices) -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: poo powder chemistry
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 8 Oct 2011 18:34:12 -0700
    ...Dave Mcneely wrote: > Alistair, I think the poo powder absorbent and gelling agent is sodium polyacrylate rather than polyacrylamide. When the polyacrylamide formerly used...
  • Re: regulator needed
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Dec 1995 00:34:28 -0500
    ...George Gelinas <fae3510@rain.org> >Subject: Re: regulator needed > >At 03:50 PM 12/23/95 -0800, you wrote: >>I need a replacement regulator...
  • What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 06:59:02 -0700
    On the "Vanagon Ham" thread, John Bange posted some shots of Geldsauger (near as I can tell, this means "money pit"). This one http...
  • Re: Window tinting / valude debate
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 24 Dec 2004 09:20:40 -0800
    ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
  • Pull engine and tranny together?
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:03:40 -0700
    ...easy way out, or am I going to end up wrestling with a five foot long 400 pound monster? John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
  • Re: who has copy of ETKA parts program?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 22:26:14 -0500
    ...they can > > download the file when they go to bed. > > > > Anyone with the skills to help me out?? > > > > Shawn > > > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: 2nd row seat reversal
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:30:38 -0700
    ...so good for driving, due to lack of seatbelt, but it opens up the inside a good little bit. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: '89 vanagon poor engine performance
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 22:17:30 -0700
    ...O2 sensor (and associated wiring) is OK, then it sounds like a possible Temp II (water temp) sensor problem. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • battery venting
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Dec 1995 13:07:06 -0700
    ...The PO was using a gel cell battery as the primary battery--I am going to use this as an aux battery and use...
  • The RACE: I can't give away my deep cycle gel batteries!
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 19:43:56 -0600
    Nope, I won't sell'em. No money will I take for these! I propose we use' em for a race prize! Called "The...
  • Headin' for Germany Tomorrow
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 6 Jun 1999 19:29:10 -0400
    ...those of you who sent in a fex extra $$$ for "bier geld"...I'll think of you while downing one or two weissbiers. My...
  • Re: Assist bar for getting into bed
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 21:16:04 -0600
    ...s better than my mattress at > home! > > John Bange > '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" ------ Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW EN34hx 85 Westphalia GL Albert 96 Jetta...
  • Re: Westy Parcel Tray
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:27:12 -0700
    ...I'd buy one if they weren't > rare as hen's teeth... > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > -- Please send me your Vanagon/Westfalia...
  • Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:53:39 -0800
    ...a certain volume of air in a given time, and if too much can pass, that indicates a leak? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: I know some vans have a cooling problem, but is it that bad?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:53:30 -0700
    ...And the dash on that thing looks like the flight deck of a C-141... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
  • Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:15:10 -0700
    ...the Subaru engine have that? > >> > >> -- > >> John Bange > >> '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > >> > >> -- > >> John Bange > >> '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www...
  • coolant problem fix! Re: Losing Power (the solution)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
    Fri, 11 Jul 1997 07:39:27 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Anyone else doing this? > > Phil Geller I have been saying this all along! It's not the anti-freeze it's THE WATER!!!!!!! Hard...
  • Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:09:59 -0800
    ...Never did find anyone who could tell me why. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: PayPal Scam phising/spoofs (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:42:15 -0800
    ...Basically, if there's a link to click, it's a scam. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Merry Christmas was Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plas
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:40:42 -0800
    ...More of a body shop part for repairing dents or rust. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Vanagon Brochures from Around the world - found Ad for those quad headlig...
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:45:18 -0500
    ...Only > ever seen it the once though. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 2 Apr 2006 08:42:04 -0800
    ...cooling system during operation, and the latter would tend to indicate pulling in air from outside through a leak. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:30:59 -0800
    ...In typical VW fashion though, it turned into a terrible liability. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Two Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:12:35 -0700
    ...How many before I'm officially > considered a "Vanagon Weirdo"? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > '90 Vanagon GL- "Weasel" > -- roger w There are two...
  • Re: Fridge ASU Holding Plate Info Link
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:01:20 -0700
    ...Good to get a "bead" on how much less effective the gel pac and fan would be. No matter how I try to "cut...
  • Re: mood lights - read this
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Sep 1996 06:48:17 -0500 (EST)
    ...Bottom line...we went to using regular bulbs and stage lighting gel inserts for our next rally. These bulbs are a total waste of...
  • Re: Rear Fiberglass Bumper Replacement Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:04:51 EST
    ...It comes white with a gel coat (needs to be painted). Cheaper than buying just the rear bumper and you could always sell the...
  • Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 6 Aug 2004 18:06:21 -0700
    ...John '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" >Yeh, I agree with Eric, I was greasing ball joints on my wife's toyota the >other day and nearly...
  • Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:30:19 -0800
    ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Horn
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 9 Apr 2006 04:56:08 -0400
    ...Chris Gronski's 7 Parallel Horns solution to retaining > that quaint VW "eeep" horn sound while increasing the volume. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: Blinkers - clear, smoke, and stock
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:22:59 -0700
    ...chrome finish spoke wheels, dangerously negative camber caused by a chopped-spring lowering job, and a distorted, boomin' stereo... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: FYI...Drug Recall
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:38:13 -0400
    ...Dexatrim Extended Duration >> Dexatrim Gelcaps >> Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free >> Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets >> Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels >> Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough...
  • Re: Its NOT a mini-van!
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 8 Oct 2004 07:42:25 -0700
    ...in the US have to be renamed because arrogant/obnoxious US ad agencies always think they can do better? John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
  • Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:21:51 -0800
    ...All but the one that broke, of course... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: How to increase gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Sat, 29 Apr 2006 21:04:14 -0400
    ...possible that the turbulent wake behind us is a greater drag than pushing > that blunt nose through the air? > > > > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
  • Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 29 Jul 2006 16:59:25 -0700
    ...And invention of the "box on wheels" van principle, that DEFINITELY belongs to VW. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"