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• Re: transporting a Campa from Rockford, Michigan to seattle
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:23:36 EDT
  ...Fellow vanagon types I'm writing for a friend he has purchased a Camper in Rockford Mi and is having trouble having it transported...
• Re: Yet another darn antenna broken
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:40:13 +1000
  Hi Rocket, Not a power antenna, but I bought this one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260941191234?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p39...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 19:15:44 -0400
  ...What does > this mean? Did you watch what was hapenning as you do the final 1/4 turn? If you watch the rocker (most...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:45:01 -0700
  ...please don't blame me... > > I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... > > regards > > dan > >> On Tue, Jun...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:40:04 -0800
  ...On 1/6/2013 9:02 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > On 01/06/2013 06:28 PM, Richard A Jones wrote: >> So just...
• Re: Google syntax to search the Archives?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:16:58 -0700
  ...What's the sytax to use Google to search the archives again? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore.
• Re: What's a Vanagon "Sport"?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:37:25 -0700
  One of those local dealer applied decal motifs? alistair On 2012-07-18, at 8:37 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > There's one...
• Re: Replacing Master Brake Cylinder, How Much Fluid to Buy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 May 2012 13:42:47 -0700
  ...On 5/4/2012 6:33 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Assuming that I don't screw up majorly, that is. > > -- > Jack "Rocket j...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:16:36 -0400
  ...On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 9:15 PM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > pickle vanagon wrote: > > So, thanks to...
• Re: Strange noises from engine (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 04:52:16 PDT
  Karl, Get a set of solid rocker shafts @$35 and spacers @$10 from CB Performance to eliminate the wiggly clip problem (easy to install...
• Re: bra or no bra? <F>
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Fri, 5 May 2000 11:51:04 PDT
  ...my vanagon's front is getting >all beat-up from rocks, and I am wondering if I should get one o' them >bras? >I...
• performance mods for wbx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 22:36:53 -0400
  Hey group, I am considering adding ratio rockers, a free flow exhaust and maybe a k+n air filter on a sound and otherwise...
• 80 d Thermostat rocks
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:38:27 -0400
  ...and everyone else who told me to get the 80 degree thermostat because it totally rocks. :) My temp gauge now stays in the middle...
• Re: Mileage survey results now online
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:19:03 -0800
  Very cool Rocky! Could you send me the Excel file? Thanks a lot, Jake On Nov 13, 2007 1:40 PM, Michael Elliott <camping...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 23:08:26 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade? > > Nope... Rockwell B scale. 1/16" dia steel ball penetrator. Used for hard brass and...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:37:57 -0700
  Gotta see if I can find one-a them things. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 09/23...
• Re: Mount Hi Lift jack in luggage rack?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 10:59:02 -0700
  ...Now I know. > > -- > Rocky J Squirrel > > > > > >> I put it >> under rear seat, or strapped and locked to Paulchen rack. >> >> alistair >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:42:41 -0700
  ...Feeding the wiki comes second to that. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:31:23 EDT
  ...I had my cam lift increased and added Rhino 1.25 ratio rockers with Rhino swivel rocker adjusting screws (911 style) Rather than go...
• Vancouver VW Show vs. Rockslide
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 22 May 1996 17:26:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...At 8:15 Sunday morning, a few million pounds of rock decided to let go of a rock face above the Sea-to-Sky...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Feb 2025 18:40:37 +0000
  My current frustration:  reinstalling Instrument Cluster.  More specifically:  the Rocker Switches.  About a year has elapsed with all wires dangling via gravity....and with...
• Re: Towing and Rock Damage
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Tue, 20 Feb 2018 02:38:21 -0600
  ...Still had a rock go through the convertible top, but that was the only damage. From the looks of it, there was a deep...
• Re: Was: Home safe but still a question about that FI plug... Now FI Source
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 10:31:36 -0400
  I have purchased many parts from Rock Auto, usually for other vehicles. I have found their shipping to be very quick and the quality...
• California Syncro Off-Road Trip at Red Rock Canyon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 17:17:05 -0400
  Syncronauts, I'm planning on doing a Syncro off-road trip as an adjunct to the next California Camping trip scheduled for Red Rock...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info/Dennis Haynes concerns
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:36:46 -0700
  > Another consideration, do these rockers rotate the valves as the stock ones > do? .....no, not with the long linear contact area of the rocker...
• Re: Any Vanagon/Westy owners near Carlsbad, CA?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 17:21:14 -0700
  ...KG6RCR Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Sure seems to be a lot of Vanagon owners in Canada. Pacific Northwest, > too. And enough on the eastern...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:49:38 -0700
  No AutoZone’s close to me, so I use Rock Auto, $51.75 plus $3.75 shipping: www.rockauto.com Gotta save money wherever...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:36:31 -0800
  ...Stephen --- On Tue, 3/8/11, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:16:12 -0700
  ...1 models, with a slightly stronger > starter also fitted. > > Mark > > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" wrote: > >> My 84 has 2 gauge >> wire between the battery...
• Re: Rock Auto makes it good
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 11:03:09 -0800
  ...better part of a year, I finally decided to go >to Rock Auto for my Vanagon windshield. They are not very easy to find...
• Re: Red Rock Roster
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 11:54:25 -0800
  I'll be bringing Sarah, age 12. /martha
• Re: Performance Cams.....to cam or to ratio rocker....that is the question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 10:34:41 -0500
  ...but. > Here is my question: > > Let's say one wants to get the benefits of ratio rockers without putting > ratio rockers in and suffering...
• Re: Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:24:30 -0700
  ...? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 06/10/2013 07:16 PM, Ac Butler wrote: > You guys need...
• Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 May 2012 16:35:10 -0700
  ...like I could rock the rocker that far against just gentle spring pressure in the lifter. . I set them so there was just a...
• Re: yearly reminder to caulk your fill ports and remove your hatch plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:33:03 -0400
  ...but the lower corners of the hatch were > starting to rot out and the long rocker seam on the drivers side was starting to...
• Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 11:19:40 -0700
  ...8) CB Performance cut to fit HP push rods- (to avoid having to shim the rockers *The 1.25 rockers are the same as...
• Re: Rear-view mirror removal
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 10:38:08 -0700
  Thanks, gents. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 06/09/2013 10:29 AM, Old Volks Home wrote...
• Re: (NVC) How come people change names?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 20 May 2011 18:32:06 -0600
  ...On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > On Fri, 2011-05-20 at 15...
• T4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 17:43:00 -0500
  Quick question here, while assesing my parts supply to build the new motor for the '78 I find myself really short of nice rocker...
• Re: Unintended deceleration?
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Tue, 7 Oct 2014 12:53:14 -0400
  ...On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 12:54 AM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > "1985 VANAGON runs drives and stops." > > <http...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:25:28 -0500
  What's a matchbox of rib go for these days? : ) Jim On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping...
• Re: An AFM Thing I Learned Today
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:11:38 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 3:41 PM To...
• Re: W pretour trip report
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 15:02:20 -0800 (PST)
  Marcus Doherr writes: > > Especially Red Rock Canyon sounds good! But be aware that end of March > might be a bit crowded in some places...
• Re: No messages today
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 20:56:48 -0800
  On 2/4/2008 Rocket J Squirrel walked on his keyboard and wrote: > Since I'm not seeing any comments about that on the...
• What might be wrong with this AC system?
  Historical mailing list - Killer Banshee Productions - Kriss De Jong
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 14:23:18 -0700
  ...com # 510/444.2649 ICQ# 7190667 # Rocket Network http://www.rocketnetwork.com # Technical Support Director TekNoSan@rocketnetwork.com # Jam the Vortex! Real time collaboration...
• re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 09:24:31 +0100
  ...I use the rocket box to carry paddles, wet life jackets, tents, etc- it holds alot. You can't lift the Westy top with...
• Re: "Wesfakia" logo?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:17:35 -0400
  <http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/logo.html On Sep 14, 2009, at 3:54 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Hi Greg, > > In a...
• Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:16:09 -0600
  ...with aplomb.*====================== > * Colonel Mustard did it in the conservatory with aplomb. > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > Bend, Ore. >
• Re: [NVC] Griddle recco 2 fit atop Westy stove
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:14:41 -0700
  ...I'll brainstorm up a nice place to stow it. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia...
• Re: Putting Side Rocker Mouldings on Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 29 May 1997 16:57:39 -0400
  ...Dave At 01:20 PM 5/29/97 -0500, The Bus Depot wrote: >I bought a used set of side rocker panel mouldings off...
• Re: Craigslist 85 Vanagon with "rare black interior"
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:35:24 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Rocket J Squirrel Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 3:29 PM To: vanagon...
• Re: Location of fuel pump relay, 1.9
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:07:31 -1000
  ...On 7/19/2014 9:16 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Um, I have a feeling that I should know this. Where's the...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:39:13 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-09-23, at 4:32 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Huh? Whazzat? Them two rubber pointy things on the lower corners...
• Re: Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:56:23 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Rocket J Squirrel Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 8:53 PM To: vanagon...
• Re: Recommended RV CO monitors and placement?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 17:10:11 -0500
  ...I might have > just made up that fart thing. > > Any recommendations for battery-powered monitors, and any tips on > suitable placement locations? > > -- > Jack "Rocket...
• Re: Help needed in Las Vegas Area
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:54:33 -0700
  ...BenT Sent from my immobile LT On Sep 27, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I reckon...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:33:18 -0700
  yes, that thing, sometimes also known as 'pr-nun-dlr' ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@gmail.com> To: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
• Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:43:33 -0400
  Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Oh well, a chill-off now. Lab coats, clipboards, instrumentation, a couple > spare graduate students to...
• Re: next CCC's camp trip, April - GO SYNCROS!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:54:24 -0500
  ...However, >a few have indicated that they would rather go somewhere now, since >many visited Red Rock last year. > I'm planning on making...
• Re: IT IS MY name and IF you want it BUY IT FROM ME!!!! or Else....
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:48:12 -0500
  "Alan"? Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM> on 01/12/2001 10:21:48 AM Please respond to arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM To: vanagon...