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  • Re: VIDEO of Tiico engine conversion installation
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Mon, 26 Mar 2001 08:40:05 -0800
    ...last time i edited amateur quality home video, i had to use a pneumatic film cutter and a mig torch...the floor jack is...
  • Re: tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 14:20:00 -0700
    make that www.fastforward.ca instead of .com Jack wrote: > > On 15 Jul 2002, at 15:48, george jannini wrote: > > > There's a HP...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Dec 2006 - Special issue (#2006-1055)
    Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:06:18 -0500
    ...Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET> Subject: Re: Awesome new Westfalia http://www.volkswagencampers.nl/index/en/home/modellen/california/interi eur/ bekleding/0,15611...
  • Re: Proper AC temp?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:37:39 -0700
    ...On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM, Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com>wrote: > Sorry, still finding my way around Picasa: > > https://picasaweb...
  • Re: Refrig on Aux Battery
    Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
    Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:36:28 -0700
    ...I suspect the batt is not in the charging circut while underway. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Carat moldings on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:59:26 -0400
    ...You will notice that the side moldings has holes in them for the jack and the special jacks have a differently shaped arm that...
  • Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 8 Sep 2006 16:27:18 -0700
    ...And never work under a vehicle on a car jack either. > > > >Regards, > > > >John Rodgers > >88 GL Driver > > > >Jens Jakob Andersen wrote: > >>Dont do this...
  • Re: Government MPG ratings site - updated link
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:16:37 -0900
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of > Jack R. > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:32 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Starter Wires 91 Automatic
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:23:12 -0400
    ...what needs to be done to modify the wiring to accommodate this starter? Thanks!!! Jack -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: LED Headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:54:44 -0700
    ...Jim > On Jun 30, 2015, at 6:18 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Has anyone ever tried the new LED Headlight Bulbs...
  • Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 8 Jan 2013 05:33:10 -0800
    Reminiscent of comedian Jackie Vernon's one-liner about his job experience: "I used to run amok...for a mucking company." Stephen --- On Mon...
  • Re: Voltage surges
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 22 May 2010 10:47:01 -0400
    ...run that potential through the Droid's power jack to the Droid's >audio jack and back to the stereo. No surprise there. Dear...
  • 02 sensor, help needed
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
    Sun, 14 Sep 1997 17:46:23 -0500
    ...O2 sensor, Help Needed Jack Ck wrote: >My O2 sensor on my 87'Wolfburg seems "stuck" I tried removing it with my >O2 sensor...
  • Re: Minor clutch rant/lessons learned.......(long)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:20:05 -0400
    I mean floor jack. Just cant spellor type
  • Unsubscribe
    Historical mailing list - John Coney
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 22:00:35 -0400
    Please take jackconey@rogers.com off of the vanagon mailing list. Thanks, John Coney
  • Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
    Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:12:19 -0700
    ...Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs >> >> >> We need to see a photo of the...
  • Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 4 Jun 2011 17:22:17 -0700
    ...It just sits there. > > No jacks or jack stands, they are tippy. Just solid footing under the > tires. > >> if you were local ..I'd...
  • Re: DISASTER AT JIFFY LUBE!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Jul 1999 01:51:04 EDT
    ...he then placed the jack in the middle of the floor! Luckily, this went well, no damage done, but one should believe the gas...
  • Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:55:00 -0800
    ...Ed Maikranz "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote: Allan, I find that the non-metric is close enough for most applications. And I get...
  • I will survive
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Apr 95 09:27:15 PDT
    ...Have a nice weekend, Jack '73 Westy ----------------------------------------------------------------- Jack A. Stafford | Hughes Aircraft Company Engineering Specialist | Microelectronics Division Design Systems Department | Bldg. 700, MailStop B1260...
  • Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:53:48 -0700
    ...Very cool. > > I just went to refresh the critical parts on the jack with ones from Hi Lift's jack rebuild kit, but the...
  • Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 3 Apr 2020 15:50:22 -0600
    Jack Why is the White Vac' Hose disconnected from It's Port on the IACV Down Pipe ~ On 2 Apr , 2020, at 6:14...
  • Re: A query about jackstands
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 18 Apr 2004 11:35:55 -0600
    ...I don't always do it, but this jack can be taken along on trips real easily as it is so small and stowable...
  • Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
    Historical mailing list - David Devere
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 12:45:38 -0500
    ...A stout piece of wood under the jack and chocked tires is also recommended. -Good Luck Dave 87 Syncro Westy that's still waiting...
  • Re: Temperature gage in traffic
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:15:09 -0700
    ...com *********************************** On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 7:48 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > My 2.1L converted 84 Westy has a...
  • A Short Contribution on the Leveling issue
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 19:29:47 EST
    ...Anyway, on the leveling issue again, I used to mount trailer jacks (screw drive, mounted to the frame) to my older VW campers (the...
  • Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Tue, 25 May 2010 15:51:30 -0700
    Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > hi, > I should mention I use truck size jackstands. > their base is closer to 11 by 12 inches, than the...
  • Re: Pop-up room, attaches to van rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:33:08 -0700
    ...On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 4:17 PM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > Has anyone tried to attach this to a Vanagon...
  • Re: Who's going to the Bus Boo this weekend?
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:28:50 -0400
    ...at Grand Rogue campground that weekend! On 9/15/09, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > The 7th annual Bus Boo is on for...
  • Re: English 101-South...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 03 Aug 1994 14:20:50 -0400 (EDT)
    ...NOW, you know Jack Schitt!" Hey, its only Wednesday...and I've only had one mug of Iced Coffee!! One other question...."Will Martha...
  • Re: O2 sensor coax (sic) wire terminating
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:32:31 -0500
    ...A slight, but significant, > improvement can be made if about 3/8 inch the outer jacket is first stripped > away (without nicking the shield...
  • Re: van a/c
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 17 May 2021 03:32:54 +0000
    ...On Sunday, May 16, 2021, 5:00:54 PM PDT, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: No, switched out to newer system with the...
  • Re: LED Headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 1 Jul 2015 14:10:39 -0700
    ...On 6/30/15, Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > ... these H4's ... > http://tinyurl.com/os4pv77 -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http...
  • Re: I finally got a VW Thing ('74)!
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Sun, 9 Jul 1995 16:06:42 -0600 (MDT)
    Great story Martha! You made my Sunday! Jack
  • Re: Warped discs and silly honda theories
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 20 Jul 2002 13:50:41 +1200
    >so I'm alright Jack. That's... all right.
  • [NVC] - Frydaye Follies
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:55:34 -0600
    ...The guy was an emotional wreck, pale, hands shaking, moaning in fear. "What's the matter?" Jack asked. "I've been transferred to Detroit...
  • Re: RE: Generator access or engine acces
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Jun 1996 21:21:25, -0500
    On my 71 (now rusted away in the woods), I jacked up the rear and used stands- then removed engine mount bar from frame...
  • Re: tranny replacement questions? do it your self?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 17:28:10 EST
    ...Pull the van up on ramps, support the trans with a nice floor jack (put a piece of wood between the jack and the...
  • Re: Engine removal, long winded...... Seeking advice
    Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
    Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:01:01 -0600
    ...How high can you go? (ceiling height) Then, > dimension of engine WITH floor jack so you can leave it sitting on > floor jack as...
  • Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:59:11 -0800
    amen to that, Jack. I'm wondering about having my steelies powder-coated white and topping them off with chrome logo moons. maybe paint...
  • Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:31:05 -0500
    I think the point where the jack should engage may be plastic on such vehicles. Persons with excellent engineering skills might be able to...
  • Re: Camper/ pop top conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Oct 94 13:25:22 MDT
    ...Thanks, Jack jackr@starfleet.scs.ag.gov
  • Re: Cylinder Numbering
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:27:03 -0800
    ...Dan Jack Newton wrote: > > It may sound elementary but I cannot find in Bentley the way the cylinders > are numbered. Can someone tell me...
  • Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:14:38 +0000
    ...big garage-style floor jack to drop the engine? All I have is a small 1.5 ton floor jack. Any other tools needed...
  • Re: Drafting for better MPG
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:48:33 -0700
    ...Jack R. <jack007@COMCAST.NET> > > Subject: Drafting for better MPG > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 8:17 AM > > Neil...
  • Re: adjusting sliding door height
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 1 Sep 2019 15:47:36 -0700
    ...I put a bottom jack under the door near the front (with a piece of wood as cushion), I raise the jack up till...
  • engine sling for '80 V6anagon?
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 09 Apr 1996 11:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...But this tall, narrow 60-degree V6, rocks and rolls alarmingly on the jack, with the slightest touch. The PO said he used to...
  • Re: Shopping for a floor jack
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:23:21 -0700
    ...Looking for a floor jack and will likely get the > Harbor Freight 3-ton in steel. Seems to have the best combination of > capacity...
  • Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 15:12:44 -0700
    when I removed my engine, rather than use a jack or engine crane, I built a stout sawhorse out of 2 x 4s, attached...
  • Re: Questions on Winterizing a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:32:28 -0400
    ...That event is February 28th, 2009! On 10/12/08, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > I will be putting my 84 Westy into...
  • Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 1 Oct 2019 01:34:16 +0000
    ...Rich San Diego     On Monday, September 30, 2019, 4:28:36 PM PDT, Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote:  I just purchased two of...
  • Re: Hot Foot well
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:39:30 +0000
    ...Hot Foot well > > > > The guy in the youtube video had a lift.  How hard would this job be if > only floor jack and jackstands...
  • Re: Oops... did it again! Backed into garage with vent open!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:14:29 -0400
    ...Just saying I’ll remember never works! Good luck with the new one! Eric Caron > On Jul 29, 2020, at 10:15 AM, Jack...
  • Re: Cylinder Numbering
    Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 10:31:03 +1000
    Daniel Schmitz's advice on cylinder numbering is flawed !!!!! As an Australian vehicle, Jack Newton's 1989 T3 Transporter campervan has right hand steering...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: high lift jack?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 17:54:26 -0500
    ...high lift jack? Derek makes several good points on the high lift jack, but mind you these things are not light. Since I have...
  • Re: Vanagon Parts Source
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 03:13:41 -0800
    ...At Buses By The Bridge XI* ********************************** On 1/5/07, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > Here is a link to the pdf. Catalog...
  • Mirrors fold in at high speed
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:53:03 -0700
    ...Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:54:24 -0400 > From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> > Subject: Mirrors fold in at high speed > > Rearview mirror problem...
  • Re: Back-up lights don't work
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:14:23 -0700
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday...
  • Re: Old/New Listee and questions
    Historical mailing list - BlackJack
    Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:25:30 -0700
    ...Jack On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 doug.alcock@hewitt.com wrote: > > > >>I've ordered a set of the push in type clips for the...
  • Re: step
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 3 May 2006 20:22:36 -0400
    On mine I drilled holes up through the bottoms of the jack slots that lined up with the pretapped holes in the side step...