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• Bob Stevens update
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 13:09:44 -0700
  ...Bob located a used tranny at Frank Condelli's in Canada and it should be shipped today. Yesterday (Monday), I drove Bob over to...
• Re: Help, fan wont shut off
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:40:26 -0700
  ...You can also jumper across the terminals in the plug to test the two speeds of the fan. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "dj" <djct2...
• re propane tank and larger gas tank
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 13:54:18 -0500
  ...Now as for the larger gas tank(let me put my banjo down) take a large jerry can add a crossover switch before the...
• RE : All kinds of VW Buses
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:22:19 +1000
  Take a look at these VW vans in Germany-why can't we get some of these models in the USA? > Subject: [VB] All...
• Re: can I start/run eng. w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:05:01 -0500
  You can run w/o and air cleaner, no problem. Why don't you just jump the relay? Nice and quiet, you can hear...
• Re: Propane fitting thread compound
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:14:31 -0700
  ...Don't use tape, because it can shred and small pieces can plug up fine gas orifices. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Troy" <colorworks@GCI...
• broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:31:00 -0230
  ...Has this happened to anyone before? How do you fix it? In the very short run, I think I can jerry-rig something by...
• Re: seal at lower t-stat housing to cyl head
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:19:53 -0700
  ...You can put anything you like there, as long as it seals well. I put some Right Stuff with the O ring. High heat...
• Re: What where & why ??? (does this part go ??? :o)
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:57:15 -0700
  No photo. Album not found. Jerry (P.S. Great Album of songs. The politicians should be listening to the last one: ... "and the band...
• Re: broken skylight lifter
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 18:47:32 -0700
  I mean a flat washer :) Or you can grind the back of the rivet off so you can remove remanding dart of the rivet...
• Re: Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 21:34:15 EST
  ...You can check the operation of the valve by disconnecting it from the cable and moving it w/ your fingers. Should move very easily...
• Re: Leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 13 May 2002 12:58:42 -0700
  ...get it out. Let me know if you want more info. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rubatoguy" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: [vanagon] (LVC) Opinions on pre-paid cell phones?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 23:17:07 -0700
  ...You can get one on the website - tracfone.com - for $30 with 100 mins and good for 60 days. Throw it away after your...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Basket Case - Save or Junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:53:16 -0700
  ...it in a shopping center parking lot! Jerry > So, back to my question. Given one can buy a complete run-out 2.1L WBX...
• Carrying Spare Gas
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 08:41:58 -0700
  ...While offroaders generally carry jerry cans on the back of the vehicle, I believe this is a very dangerous thing to do when driving...
• Re: Rad. fan R & R
  Historical mailing list - Markov, Greg
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:36:54 -0700
  ...nothing in the Bentley other than that dropping the radiator can be done without draining it. Any help, as usual is greatly appreciated. Jerry
• 65 camper for sale (WA.E Yakima)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 15 Jun 96 18:43:29 CDT
  ...Comes with new canvas and lot's of spare parts. Call (509) 457 2754 (Ask for Sky) He wants $2800 for it and he...
• Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:55:48 -0400
  ...both the low profile tires >and wheels from curb rash. >#3) Jerry's new Ford truck has 16" wheels and big ole truck tires...
• Re: Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:24:05 -0700
  ...out. Core, valve and o-ring are available from list vendors. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melvin Mudgett-Price" <mprice@ACMEX.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: FS: Propex HS2000
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 9 May 2007 16:49:52 -0700
  ...whatever compartment you put it in, it's not too bad. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: how much have you filled your gas tank??
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:15:40 -0700
  ...the fuel gauge was broken, okay? -- and it took a gallon jerry can at the side of the road plus a titch over 15...
• Re: I Need Bass
  Historical mailing list - Carl Cobb
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:37:48 -0700
  one of those infinity basslink things is a pretty good product; you can just put it under the rear seat. They go on ebay...
• Re: flushing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:28:58 -0700
  ...smell and taste tests. Been drinking it for the same years. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "pete or nancy owsianowski" <pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: A/C front duct
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:23:26 -0700
  ...The only thing I can figure is when they get cold they constrict but still they were made to stay together. Hope someone has...
• alternator help - PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 13:18:46 -0600
  ...get off again. Jerry at Bus Depot responded promptly, but didn't know the right size either. I figured I can't be the...
• Re: FUKENGRUVEN!
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 14:17:10 +0000
  ...Can > > >anyone out there tell me where to find one, or does anyone have an extra to > > >sell? > > > > I saw a new one the...
• Camelback VW
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 11:46:58 -0700
  ...Since this van is my only means of transportation, I need a place that can do it right but fast, not "oh, about a...
• Re: German Wants To Join!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 23:20:20 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Almost no Macs. (that was over 4 years ago.) >I can think of is that this group has a much more social orientation, and...
• NC Gathering Report
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 14:35:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Richard later announced he was soon to be getting a split-window single cab! Jerry Huff/'84 Vanagon: Jerry told us how he had...
• Re: Jerry Cans
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 7 Jun 2020 12:17:38 -0400
  Motorcycle guys use RotoPax for additional fuel. Smaller, but are made to be attached. Stephen Mobile > On Jun 7, 2020, at 11:00 AM...
• Re: Simple tire qurestion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 17:27:06 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Royston, Jerry wrote: >I have a couple of holes on the side of one of my front tires that...
• Re: Could someone explain?
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 20:37:10 EST
  ...It' listed as a "1985 Westy Wolfsberg Weekender" and the comment "Pop top in good shape..canvas in good shape..sleeps 4 comfortably". << I...
• MY new '88 Westy, 53K orig. miles
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:27:03 -0700
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~azsun99/jerryspage/ Jerry
• Re: rodents in pantry
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:01:51 -0700
  ...Mice can get in via some really small holes. AFAIK, they are somehow able to wriggle through. Here's a few posts of solutions...
• Re: Decal Placement
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 15:37:27 -0500
  ...are, > I can > give you an idea where they go (that is if I have it on my '90 Westy). > Jerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• Re: European NOS Parts & Hoover CD on Website!
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 08:57:08 -0500
  ...While you're >there, you can order a copy of Bob Hoover's Sermons on CD ROM as well. > >I put the European parts...
• Re: PORTABLE TOILETS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:05:52 -0600
  ...If it's important to you and there are no other considerations (if you use it occasionally, are traveling and can empty it when...
• Q: one vs. two Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff W. Bourdeau
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:22:22 EST
  ...They had a Ben & Jerry's bus (cow logo). After seeing it, I can remember this bus selling ice cream out of coolers when...
• Re: Generation span of the list..........
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 13:05:06 -0700
  ...I can remember my parents and grandmother mentioning a song that was popular in the early days of the horseless carriage, something about "Get...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:25:35 -0700
  ...Not in the Tim Taylor, big powerful tool way, in the this a > > cool piece of engineering and I can help it live a...
• Re: VANAGON INSURANCE
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:03:38 -0700
  ...There are caveats >>>though, the vehicle cannot be your only insured vehicle, you must >>>have house insurance (i.e. it can't be your...
• Pop Top Update
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 06:05:47 -0700
  ...Jerry McCavitt - Mail Jerry McCavitt 338 Oakford St. West Hempstead, NY 11552 I am working on a website, details to follow. Thanks to everyone...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 20:25:45 -0500
  ...Found a guy that had a jerry-rigged oil burner stove - and he was happy to get the oil. In fact, he solicited the...
• Re: (BETTER LINK) What where & why ??? (does this part go ??? :o)
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:06:53 -0700
  ...of the engine compartment. That is, if you have a Westy :). Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "John C..." <trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:00:50 -0700
  ...doors. Jerry I cut foam rubber plugs to fit in the 4-defroster outlets and inside the two heater duct openings. You can tape...
• Re: my Carat
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:05:13 -1000
  ...certainly the Seller is a factor ( Jerry Sienfield )... at auction, a VW Split Window Bus , 64 I think, sold for some 100,000 plus...
• Re: Zetec Install Pics
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:46:12 -0700
  ...As you can see > by > the pics, he is pretty proud of that Zetec! >
• FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 96 13:28:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...VDO Cockpit volts and water temp Bently manual and microfitch Tire cable-chains Black snout cover Extinguisher 5-gallon jerry can Sound: Nakamichi TD...
• Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:52:43 -0500
  ...I suppose some jerry-rig solution would be good to figure out, as many of us probably need this part. (And I know that...
• Re: Any tips for getting the aux battery in? Seat in the way!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:40:03 -0700
  BTDT, remove the seat completely. You will thank yourself later. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Burdett, Jean-Pierre" <jp.burdett@SPOTWAVE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Odd Vanagon on Ebay (go figure...)
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:57:59 -0700
  ...regular Vanagon that had been professionally converted to a Doka in Canada? If so, his stories are getting better... Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Westy Fridge Performance
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 10:05:31 -0400
  ...Cheers, Doug Alcock '84 Westy "BlueBelle" Toronto, Canada P.S. We've just upgraded to a new version of Lotus Notes here --- can someone...
• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tries
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 09:08:25 -0400
  ...hurting the wght. > >distribution? One could off-road with a minimum of fuel in the front, > >carrying jerry cans on the rear to make...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:11:25 -0700
  ...You can buy a rear hatch/bumper rack and a lot of jerry cans for that kind of money. Cheers, Marco � On Monday, July...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:18:07 -0800
  ...Also, be sure to replace the bearing races. > All parts and tools can be purchased fron Gowesty, Busdepot, etc. > > Jerry > KY 88 GL > > -----Original...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:20:47 -0700
  ...Eric Royston, Jerry wrote: >I will be going on a 1200 mile trip next week and have not been able to repair the little...
• Re: rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:56:30 -0700
  ...the job that appeared on the vanagon list earlier this year. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake Beaulieu" <jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Dancing Bear Dash Mascot?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 11:42:34 EST
  ...wasn't meant to be a tribute to Jerry and the boys, plus you can help out some kids with a nasty disease. Please...
• Re: items at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:37:40 -0500
  ...Both can be extended out more by turning the buckles. The hatch extender shown at Eurocampers is, from the photograph, a substantial piece of...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 09/12/09 Van-O-Rama #9 in South San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:24:58 EDT
  ...Rita & I are headed to Frelighsburg this morning, hopeing to meet up with Ben, haven't seen him since Jerry's wedding in Peterborough...