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  • BusVolks Festival Peterborough ON
    Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:47:13 -0400
    ...You can check these sites for more information www.busvolkfestival.ca , www.festivaloflights.ca , www.peterboroughfolkfestival.org Hope to see you in August Jerry...
  • Re: where to get redline gear oil???
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 26 Dec 2001 22:34:37 -0700
    ...Make sure you can get the fill plug out BEFORE you remove the drain plug! Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "s w" <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM...
  • Re: Price of Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:53:38 -0800
    ...timer Jerry told me, Dylan, no matter what a Syncro can always use 2 grand worth of preventative maintenance. Word to that Jerry! dylan...
  • Re: Engine build, part 5
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 May 1995 23:49:37 -0300
    ...Try disconnecting your fuel pump intake line and put it into a jerrycan of gas you know is good. Water is injected into the...
  • Re: When things gor real bad.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:49:46 EDT
    ...Rita keeps yellin "let the machine take the call" ! Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't ! We all want to help but you can...
  • Re: Leaky faucet
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Fri, 12 May 2000 14:34:27 -0700
    ...and can see no cracks. Put it back and tightened the > fittings, but still > leaks. Has anyone been able to repair these? > Jerry > '90...
  • Re: Vanagon Pop Top Parts
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:22:36 -0700
    ...named Jerry McCavitt who is on this List bought the CH tooling and was offering "improved" rollers for the CH poptops. You can probably...
  • Re: A 13,000-mile drive south: NYC to Argentina
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:53:04 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/ygxu4t3 That should do it and you can go directly to the blog as well. http://transworldexpedition.com/ -- Matt Thyer > Date...
  • Re: Westfalia Pop-Top Screws - Call It a Sclew
    Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
    Fri, 1 Oct 2004 17:22:31 -0700
    ...I mean - if people want to argue on a > friday - lets argue about whether Trey or Jerry would win in the > groove-debate... > > > > > On...
  • Re: Vanagon Question?
    Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 11:32:19 -0800
    Go down and ask Jerry at Northwest Con Rod in Tukwila. His address is: 1705 S. 93rd St. Unit F-7 His Phone # is...
  • Re: Recommended reference book? ('84 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 12:40:07 -0700
    Both Bentley and Haynes, if you can afford them. The Haynes (about $25) is more user friendly, but does not include the camper equipment...
  • Lubes&Protectants
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:36:42 -0700
    ...They are all in the $10 a can range, but Boeshield comes in other forms as well. Keep on lubing. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: Rust Protection - What About the Use A Herculiner/Rhino Liner Type Product for the frame?
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:29:08 -0700
    ...seep in and start rusting, but you can't see it, until it is too late. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC...
  • Re: Repair Manuiel
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:31:35 -0700
    ...However, I can read so, I am wanting to find out what the > BEST repair book is for my 1987 vanagon. The Bentley is...
  • Re: Planning Trip--Tips?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Oct 1994 10:08:15 -0400 (EDT)
    ...If this sounds like something you would be interested in drop me some email and I can give you more details. -- Jerry Huff Data...
  • Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tries
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 3 Aug 2000 18:40:10 -0700
    ...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: ? Rear Plastic Vent ?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:30:22 -0700
    ...if you look inside you will see that they are sealed. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rico Sapolich" <JKrevnov@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • dent removal ?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 3 Mar 2002 20:36:20 -0700
    ...I can reach the area down through the vent opening, but am reluctant to hammer on it, as it will probably only make it...
  • Re: pulling the stove/fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:55:39 -0700
    ...You can turn off the gas at the tank for removal, but you will have to deal with the line where the fridge was...
  • Re: Fridge temps
    Historical mailing list - Scott Bogen
    Fri, 29 Sep 1995 02:37:41 -0500
    ...frozen squishy blue packs before I start it up >How cold can you get the fridge interior (at maximum cold)? I have only had...
  • Re: fuel filter and suspension
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 6 Mar 2000 20:13:51 -0700
    ...CAN I REPLACE THE PLASTIC BOX > WITH THE METAL CANISTER FILTER? > > Second question: > Now this has to be a common question but I want...
  • Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:28:32 -0700
    ...You can download it as well, and at this site it is only $14.95, if you do it today! http://www.auto-troubleshooter...
  • propane terms -- getting it right
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:14:48 -0700
    ...I dropped into a shop here in Bend, Ore. -- Jerry's RV Service Center* -- where they allowed that they work on propane, although the...
  • Re: seal at lower t-stat housing to cyl head
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 09:12:29 -0700
    ...miles, so I can't say it hurt anything. Installed by a VW auth. repair shop in Prescott AZ. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott...
  • Re: Westfalia and AC
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 3 Jul 2005 09:42:41 -0700
    ...Where > are the ducts? Can I just get ducts from the donor? > > Any other considerations when putting on a poptop? > > Raymond >
  • protective sleeve for fuel line
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:42:01 -0700
    ...At least I can get most of the hoses and injectors off and work on removing/replacing everything inside the garage. Jerry
  • Help Replacing the stereo in bus
    Historical mailing list - Scott Bogen
    Thu, 12 Oct 1995 22:27:57 -0500
    ...Figure it can't be that difficult. I can't begin to figure out how to get the old one out, I took the...
  • Buses of the Corn 2010
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:51:58 -0400
    ...Potts (pretty bad when kids are using cardboard shields so they can get close enough to the fire to roast marshmallows) - and the songs...
  • FS: 1989 Silver Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Oct 96 10:10:23 -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...
  • Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Sun, 27 May 2007 16:08:35 -0700
    Jerry, I AM laughing....and hoping for a picture of that tupperware-like setup! It's amazing what you can come with when you...
  • Re: westy luggage rattle, very annoying
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Sun, 19 Mar 2000 18:29:53 -0500
    ...i can pull it up and look underneath it. anyway, > wind goes up through there and causes it to vibrate. I CAN'T TAKE...
  • Re: Camper Rentals in Alaska
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:54:37 -0900
    ...Mark in AK 87 Westy Syncro ----- Original Message ----- From: "Royston, Jerry" <gmr@OBPA.USDA.GOV> Date: Friday, January 13, 2006 4:58 am Subject...
  • Re: Extra gas tank for weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:40:19 -0800
    ...That would give the diesel "Westy ER" a cruising range of 800 miles or more, plus an additional 150 miles for each jerry can...
  • Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
    Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
    ...Then you can use the switch to turn the radio on and off when the ignition is off. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle Did much the...
  • Re: How do I remove these clamps???
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:41:19 -0700
    ...Once you have weakened the inside of the loop, you can work it open more and then cut it. The other way is, as...
  • Re: LVC Re: Long, Big Rant about a Crappy VW Dealership
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:15:33 -0700
    ...you can wander around in the showroom for an > hour, but if you don't look like a young dumb yuppie, the sales force...
  • Re: Seabasstion FL White Vanagon spotted.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:34:36 -0500
    ...Eventually getting to Fort de Soto Camp Park, near Tampa, to meet Jerry & Sofie, Paul & Linda and Marshall. A small Westy gathering of sorts...
  • Re: Battery/Invert Questions
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:23:52 -0400
    ...Is there a simple solution to this? I wonder if it's worth putting an isolator in also so that I can watch 10...
  • Re: Fahrvergnugen Groovin'
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 10:58:20 EDT
    ...You'll find it there. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg-rtp.dg.com (919)248-6277...
  • shift rod bushings
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 May 1996 15:32:09 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I can't find a new front bushing for the rear shiftrod. Does anybody know where can I get the nylon shiftrod bushings for...
  • Re: Mechanic in Amarillo??
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:14:05 -0500
    ...From the AIRS list: *Jerry EMAIL: vwdragon@arn.net CROSSROADS: I-40 and I-27 CITY: Amarillo, 79110 PHONE: (806)467-8350 VW'S...
  • Re: seal at lower t-stat housing to cyl head
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:30:54 -0700
    ...Has the flat seal been superseded by the o-ring? Thanks, Jerry in AZ
  • din numbers
    Historical mailing list - mike mulliganshaw
    21 Jun 95 09:28:27 EST
    ...By Jerry Dennis from In Praise of Ductape. *****************************************************
  • Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 20:22:11 -0700
    ...I simply took off the filter, double > >nutted the shaft and then you can take the "box" out, replace the o-ring and > >put...
  • Re: battery opinions please
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 3 Jan 2006 22:25:47 -0500
    ...Douglas is one of the better brands if you can find them. Thing I would go AC Delco (choke), Interstate or Exide. Dennis -----Original...
  • Re: Temp sens 'O' ring size?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
    Thu, 12 Oct 2000 21:22:30 EDT
    Jerry, I cannot say for sure that the two o-rings are the same size, but I think that they are. Your local VW...
  • Fwd: Euro: Engine: 82 Volkswagen Vanagan, Mechanical, Timing belt
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
    Fri, 26 Jun 1998 10:21:23 EDT
    ...When these are aligned however i can not lock sprocket with special tool. The hole in the sprocket is not even close to lining...
  • Re: Westy featured on Wheeler Dealers on HD Theater
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:09:34 -0700
    not available in canada :( On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Mike South <msouth@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > in case anyone else...
  • FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
    Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
    Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:56:42 -0500
    ...and microfitch >Tire cable-chains >Black snout cover >Extinguisher >5-gallon jerry can > >Sound: > Nakamichi TD-1200 cassette/AM-FM > Soundstream and Infinity Infinitesimal...
  • Re: '87 syncro for 20k. Is this normal? (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:52:40 -0700
    ...Now, granted, I am picky about condition - I don't want one that has been fiddled with or jerry-rigged (my apologies to anyone...
  • Cranks but now, STARTS!
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:26:35 -0700
    ...Can someone please explain what is going on here? The '88 starts, runs fine and all of the power options work, but am I...
  • Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 21 Feb 2003 18:11:50 -0700
    ...costs are lower and then import them? Wishful thinking, I guess. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alistair Bell" <albell@UVIC.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Air conditioning hose
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:24:48 -0400
    ...I can't seem to find any listings for these long hoses that run from front to back...can I splice a piece in...
  • Re: Vanagon tire
    Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
    Sun, 26 Sep 2004 17:06:51 -0500
    ...Vanagon tire > At 4:55 PM -0400 9/26/04, Jerry Holland wrote: > >I am new to the Vanagon list, so if my input...
  • Re: Vent window noise
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:24:46 -0800
    Gerry, The latch can usually be adjusted. There's ample information on this problem in the archives. If you look closely at the latch...
  • Re: Pop Top Update
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 15 Apr 2002 08:27:12 -0500
    ...Jerry McCavitt > - Mail > Jerry McCavitt > 338 Oakford St. > West Hempstead, NY 11552 > > I am working on a website, details to follow. > > Thanks to everyone...
  • my '83 watercooled westy passed away!
    Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
    Wed, 26 May 1999 00:54:57 EDT
    ...deep in quandary that all I can do is stay up late and watch re-runs of Jerry Springer! Since I'm gonna spend...
  • lifting & lowering the poptop
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Sun, 5 Apr 2009 10:42:29 -0700
    ...I almost always have to take the stove igniter thingy to the rear outside and tuck the canvas in. Then finish rolling the front...
  • Re: sand in my bra
    Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:00:28 -0800
    ...sand in my bra > Now that I've got your attention, maybe someone can help me out. > I am going into my second season...
  • Re: I need Diagrams Oil Heater & Water Pump 86' Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 4 Feb 2004 10:44:56 -0700
    ...And they can leak, especially in cold weather when things tend to shrink. If it's coming from there, you might try removing the...