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Re: thermal value of bra's
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Nov 95 11:27:29 EST
...I know it's Friday, but I wouldn't touch _that_ one with a 10 ft. > pole. ;) > > Jack > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs...
Re: Complete Engine Replacement Cost Estimate
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 22:18:27 -0600
...Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2015, at 8:06 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Our friends mechanic indicated that...
Carat interior...
Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
Sat, 6 Jun 1998 18:47:20 -0400
...got all the tools and bag (minus the Jack itself) for $20. At the next yard my buddy literally tripped over a jack-point...
=?UTF-8?Q?Re:_Happy_INTERNATIONAL_VOLKSWAGEN=C2=AE_BUS_DAY?=
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 2 Jun 2023 17:17:20 +0000
Thanks Jack, and yep I've been a VW Van guy since 1974. A great bunch of my local group, the VanDiegans (San Diego...
Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Sat, 6 Apr 2019 17:17:37 -0400
...Ymmv On Sat, Apr 6, 2019 at 5:11 PM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > Just about to wrap things up, get an...
Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 23 Sep 2017 12:30:57 -0600
...When using jack stands > I always support the van with blocks as back up support. I could at > least tack weld jack stand feet...
Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:12:57 -0800
if using the very logical floor jack method .. removing a waterboxer engine/trans as one unit works nicely. If I only need the engine...
Re: Not Mine -- Tintop in CA
Historical mailing list - BenT
Sat, 8 Aug 2015 14:40:14 -0700
...On Aug 8, 2015, at 3:40 PM, Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@HOTMAIL.COM> >> wrote: >>> >>> http://philneweysportscars.com/vehicle/1987-vw-vanagon/ >>> >>> Jack BottsColumbia, MO
Re: AC jack location on 1982 Adventure Wagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:04:16 -0600
...zzyzx wrote: > I am trying to locate the AC 110V input jack on a 1982 Adventure Wagon > without success. > Any guidance on this will...
Broken wipers, Replacement jack?
Historical mailing list - blytz
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 17:48:14 -0600
Hey everyone, Will Jacks from older Buses work on a van? If not, were can I pick one up? I've also stripped (well...
Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:56:07 -0800
...Can I buy just a solenoid? > Did anyone answer the original poster's question??? Can you buy just the > solenoid? > > //Jack
Re: Starter Wires 91 Automatic
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sat, 5 May 2007 21:12:32 -0400
...http://goodvibesracing.com/Product-Scans/IMI-101.JPG Jack -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jack...
Re: HID H4 Bulb question
Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 20:26:12 -0600
...Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R" <jack007@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 7:41 PM Subject: HID...
Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:43:45 +0000
Excellent post, Jack. My house battery and my starter battery are both good old Group 41. Starter battery was replaced about 4 years ago...
Re: Is this a jack part?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 17:49:56 -0700
...Is this a jack part? > Well, as long as it is not needed for any of this Westy's functions, I > reckon I can...
Red Rock Canyon State Park camp and Syncro adventure
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Apr 96 14:23:23 PDT
...Harvey <sharvey@CNS.UCLA.EDU> Michael Wagner <mwagner@deltanet.com> Jack Stafford <stafford@alcor.hac.com> I'll post another summary next Friday. Jack...
Re: Wesipes - pizza in the engine box!
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Tue, 2 Feb 1999 23:04:39 -0500
Per - That's right, I remember, now! Let me send you a 1.75L decanter of Jack Daniel's "Gentleman Jack"! It's strictly...
Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:48:34 -0400
...Eric Caron 85 Westfalia > On May 14, 2024, at 9:28 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > Last summer my Upper Control Arm...
Re: Will this Radio fit in a Westy?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:56:12 -0800
...And no struggle to install even with all the rca jack outputs on back filled. And as an aside, the USB and aux inputs...
Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 16:52:01 -0700
...No jacks or jack stands, they are tippy. Just solid footing under the tires. > if you were local ..I'd say come over here...
Re: WANTED: Exhaust Manifold
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 18:17:34 -0500
...Stan Wilder 83 Aircooled Westfalia On Sun, 24 Jun 2001 15:46:55 -0700 Jack Lockamy <jacklockamy@ATT.NET> writes: > I'm looking for...
Re: Newby questions
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:08:18 -0500
...Beleive it or not, the jack is actually supposed to be that way. As you jack the van up it will change the jacking...
Re: Can't find the jack
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:44:37 -0700
...I would not recommend that type of jack for a vanagon. the stock vanagon vertical screw type jack is very good, if not excellent...
Re: Vanagon Awning
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:58:13 +0000
...On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 2:51:27 PM PDT, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: Note... a 40% price increase since I purchased...
Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:41:28 -0700
...then jack up front. That I regard as pretty safe. if the idea is to raise both ends of the van .. I 'suppose' if...
Re: clutch replacement - anything else while I'm in there?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 13:53:16 -0500
...To make a good trany holder with your cheap jack! simply drill 2 hole in the jack and screw a flat 1 x 1...
Re: Buses by the Beach - Tomorrow!!!!
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Wed, 14 May 2008 19:45:05 -0400
...Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote: > Jack: > > How is the sweetest '85 Wolfie in all the land running these days? > > Pete > > > > On 5/14/08...
Re: how to cool a poptop?
Historical mailing list - PB
Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:19:21 -0700
...Looks great. > > Jim > > On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 3:50 PM Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com> > wrote: > > > > (as soon as I can gather...
Locking lug nut/high lift jack
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:56:26 +0000
...Any ideas for getting either 1 or 5? Also have a high lift jack. What do people do to attach it to the van...
Re: Done!! (was Re: dropping tranny to do clutch)
Historical mailing list - Geo
Thu, 27 May 2010 18:31:54 -0700
...I just wanted to post a report. > > I used this jack to drop the tranny: That's the jack I use too -- really simplifies...
Re: silver socket plug..Re: missing a hole in my vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 06:15:24 EST
...Not Jack but a mutation. Good thing it's Friday so you will fit right in BenT
Re: Barrett-Jackson
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sat, 20 Jan 2007 04:46:24 -0800
...Barrett-Jackson If you think old cars can't bring a price, try the 1959 De Soto that just sold for $285,000 (over...
Re: Rusted Power Steering lines
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:58:03 -0400
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:. > > So, my project for April 19th is, PS Rack...
Re: Complete Engine Replacement Cost Estimate
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:13:35 -0800
...http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php Steven 91 Westy On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 6:06 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net> wrote...
Re: How to increase gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:27:41 -0400
...but the jack-rabbits just laugh at you. :-) At 05:14 PM 4/27/2006 -0400, -------------------- wrote: >"Why is no one talking about avoiding...
Re: O-ring Size for Coolant Level Warning Light Switch
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 8 Jun 2015 15:33:49 -0700
...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jack Botts Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 3:13 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Got wasps, yellow jackets, etc.?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:34:00 -0700
...I'm not sure about other areas, but ground-dwelling yellow jackets around here are quite aggressive and pack a powerful punch when provoked...
Re: ok here we go...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Oct 94 17:53:42 MDT
...Anyone know this for sure? > Jack jackr@starfleet.scs.ag.gov
Bleeding
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 20:20:45 -0400
...When the front is jacked up everything is fine, but when it's level it's overheating! Any ideas what would cause this? He...
Re: Exhaust Air Jack Lifts Your Car with a Balloon
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:35:58 -0700
...com> wrote: > Possibly of interest. > > > http://gizmodo.com/382099/exhaust-air-jack-lifts-your-car-with-a-toxic-balloon > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott...
Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 15:18:48 -0700
...The jack mounts in place of the rear bumper which, > let's face it, is merely decorative in nature and is further > embarrassing due...
Re: Manual Transmission Removal - 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:45:40 -0700
...Been a while since I've done this, but with floor jack under transmission, lower the drivetrain down so transmission looks like it will...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 13:44:20 -0400
I use the OEM Jack to lift the body. Jack the body up as high as the OEM jack will go, put jack stands...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 4 Aug 2015 20:29:24 -0700
...You need a full size floor jack and stands. First, jack up the front high enough to get the wheels off and lower the...
Re: Removing Engine
Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:26:29 -0800
...The engine should slide out from under the van, perhaps with a little help from jacks that jack up the van a few inches...
Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Fri, 18 May 2007 05:49:11 -0700
You could jack it up high enough to maneuver the trailer beneath it. I have seen someone do this with two halves of a...
Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 9 Jun 2020 17:02:06 -0400
We need to see a photo of the back of the vehicle, in reverse, at night now! Nice job and summary!!! Jack -----Original Message...
Re: Help!!! Won't start
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:13:34 -0700
...On 4/18/15, Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > There is one wire, slide on, which attaches to the starter... and has come...
Re: A very powful tool
Historical mailing list - Jack
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 22:59:02 -0800
...I'm sure there are others who can comment more intelligently. //Jack On 9 Dec 2002, at 0:36, lauterba wrote: > Jack, my Norton...
Fri. - working on gravel surface
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 12:36:20 -0400
...gravel spot! I also am thinking about issues of jacking van up with my jack in gravel, not good! Thanks for any insights..... Larry...
Re: AC question 1.9 compressor on a 2.1 motor?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:48:08 -0400
...Mike Jack R. wrote: > My motor was changed from a 1.9L to a 2.1L in my 84 Westy, and I have > retained...
Bus for sale.
Historical mailing list
29 Sep 94 22:50:43 -500
Bus for sale. 1978 Call Jack 718-261-9074
Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:57:43 +0000
...garage-style floor jack to drop the en= > gine? All I have is a small 1.5 ton floor jack. > > > > > > > > > All you need is...
Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine - water in the fuel??
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 3 Apr 2020 13:11:09 -0400
Hi Jack, Keep the updates coming. I’ve missed a few I think do to the list gremlins. But, I’m excited that my...
Re: Oil leak after body work... mystery solved
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:23:37 -0700
...bostonbob&bostig-proper_wbxflywheel_install.wmv Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 28...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling - Link to GoWesty Noisy Fuel Pump write-up
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:43:50 -0400
...Thanks to GoWesty for publishing this!!! https://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=115 Jack -----Original Message----- From: Jack R [mailto:jack007...
Re: Plastic Ramps
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 19:23:38 -0500
...I was going to return them and try using > jack stands and floor jack for extra safety since I cannot find the metal > ramps...
Re: 81 Westy head removal, advice?
Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 11:09:11 +0100
The trick is to jack up the rear 1.5ft about allowing to lower the engine just enough to remove all the plates around...
Help install an engine for $$ In NY
Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:11:04 -0400
...I have 2 floor jacks-jack stands and a quiet dry driveway to work in-- Im available any day--during the day.. easy access...
Re: Bus Depot Sliding Door Screen Question
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 6 Aug 2020 14:44:03 -0700
...On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 9:55 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > I just received my Bus Depot sliding door screen...