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• Re: DI-ELECTRIC GEL QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:12:21 -0800
  ...MY question is, if that connect is bad, would DI ELECTRIC GEL help keep > moisture out and the connects efficient? > or would it hinder...
• Gel Cell's
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:51 -0500
  Anyone ever had an "Negative Experience" mounting these on their sides. They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can...
• Re: Digest
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Aug 94 09:47:00 PDT
  ...Phil Geller Email: philg@net.com Network Equipment Technologies Phone: (415) 780-4363 800 Saginaw Drive Fax: (415) 780-5001 Redwood City, CA 94063
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:59:28 -0800
  ...John Gabriel's "Greater Internet F-wad Theory" <http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/03/19> (profanity warning) -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 1986 Westfalia FS in Ottawa, Canada
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:21:21 -0700
  ...No rust on the OUTSIDE, that is! -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:24:35 -0500
  I also have experience with the industrial sized AGM and gel cell batteries. I mean 48 volts @ 240 amp hours industrial size. These things...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:12:11 -0500
  ...East Penn Deka ( http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/ )makes flooded, AGM and Gel batteries in "automotive" sizes. They don't even bother to rate...
• Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 May 2005 14:02:29 -0700
  I tried both teflon gel lubricant and Vaseline on mine, which was doing the same thing. I rubbed in a coat of the teflon...
• Re: cheap vanagon doublecab on samba...
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 17:55:44 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Missing window crank screws... what size?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 13:46:26 -0800
  ...I've finally purchased cranks, but can't find screws that fit perfectly! > 5mm x 10mm, as I recall. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: does gas tank leak mean loss in mpg?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:33:59 -0800
  ...leaking gas can't get to the engine to do any work when it's soaking into the pavement. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• 45 amp/hour gell cell for $35
  Historical mailing list - Wali
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 13:00:41 -0800
  ...Used 12v 45 amp/hour Yuasa gel cells NPX-150R It measures 7 3/4" length 6 1/2" wide 6 7/8 tall...
• Washing Your Westy/Removing Paint
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 20:59:26 -0700
  ...You *don't want to grind it down-- or you will damage the gel coat. Phaedra
• WTB: bad Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:35:27 -0700
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" 9 months owned - $10768 "invested"
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 08:33:49 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Need Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 1 May 2005 20:11:40 -0700
  ...anyone knows of? Or does someone maybe have a good used one lying around they're looking to unload? John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Auto tranny from an Audi, possible 5 cyl. engine donor?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:09:34 -0800
  ...A200? Maybe I'm thinking of rabbit/golf, but I coulda' sworn the 087 version had no exchanger taps... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: the shape the government is in - Frydaye Phollies - NVC
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:01:23 -0800
  ...it best: "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of *Congress*; but I *repeat **myself*." -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Audi V8 install pics
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:14:11 -0800
  ...are they going to PUT the transmission? It looks like that V8 is practically up against the underseat bulkhead. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: narrowing wheels..,
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:11:09 -0800
  ...Is the japanese term "baka"*? * "idiot;fool" -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: $33,000 westy
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:22:58 -0400
  ...2RRU? Not going 2 RailRoad me into nuthin'! > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > >
• Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 19:53:46 -0800
  ...runs fore and aft from headlights to engine, grounded to the battery, alternator, and assorted body metal in between. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:37:33 -0400
  ...do > without is that VW boxer noise: "pbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb!" > > Does the Subaru engine have that? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Syncro Camper upgrade
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 21:00:54 -0800
  ...Anyone know what vehicle it's built on? John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:42:27 -0800
  ...Maybe that means "yes"? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:28:31 -0400
  ...This is true whether flooded-cell or > AGM/gel batteries are used, but it is much more true with AGM or gel; > so if...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:41:47 -0400
  ...ive seen pressurewashers that have lifted fiberglass strands right out of thin gelcoat In a message dated 8/12/2017 1:39:47 P...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:44:15 -0500
  TASTELESS?!? How was that determined, pray tell? :-) Marc jbange wrote: > I used a teflon lube gel on mine when I "rebuilt" it. My boss...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:53:40 -0700
  ...No sharp corners, same design for forty years. <http://www.doityourself.com/invt/6758031> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:09:47 -0800
  ...diesels are as much (or more so) to block cold airflow to the engine itself as through the radiator. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Two Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:26:58 -0400
  ...How many before I'm officially > considered a "Vanagon Weirdo"? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > '90 Vanagon GL- "Weasel"
• Re: Good price on Optima Yellowtop Batteries w/ free delivery - where to put them?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 19:43:34 EST
  ...The male plug is wired to two deep/gel cell chargers. No need to pop the cover for rejuicing. Generally don't have to...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 08:53:21 -0700
  At 06:59 AM 10/30/2004, you wrote: >On the "Vanagon Ham" thread, John Bange posted some shots of Geldsauger >(near as I...
• Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:07:31 -0700
  ...It definitely doesn't look stock, but I'm content to have my Vanagon be worth under $6,000... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger...
• Re:Questions on a 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 21:05:43 -0800 (PST)
  ...They are gel-cell batteries. They also cost a lot more than regular batteries, but the price is obviously worth it. There is a...
• vanagon rear bumper
  Historical mailing list - Rich Gelbart
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 14:16:02 -0800
  ...Westy lasted 15 years, and the cheap replacement from the Parts Place lasted 2 months!!! thanx in advance Richard Gelbart Email: rgelbart@nanogen.com
• Re: 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:32:30 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:50:52 -0700
  ...I was horrified to find that. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Wow
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 16:23:03 -0700
  ...code (as seen on euro car stickers) and stands for *Conf�deratio Helvetica*, which is *Swiss Confederation* in Latin. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Vanagon Storage
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 22:24:40 -0400
  ...I use a true gel cell not AGM battery for the house battery on my adventurewagen and depending on how cold it gets and...
• Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 14:37:05 PDT
  ...Has anyone else had good/bad experiences with the Bus Boys? Phil Geller Email: philg@net.com Network Equipment Technologies Phone: (415) 780-4363...
• mechanic - West Los Angeles
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 18:47:34 -0700
  ...Any suggestions? thanks! John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 16:29:17 -0800
  ...Makes one think hall sensor or the wiring/connector to it, nicht wahr? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Syncro panel van
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:05:20 -0500
  ...windows, no side marker lights, > and a > carburetor when the VIN indicates it's a NA market passenger van.... > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > >
• Re: console filler strip installation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 11 May 2008 12:04:50 -0700
  ...Easiest way to avoid breaking anything. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
• Computer Graphics/Lee Griffiths?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 17:14:51 EDT
  Got a msg from Lori Gelato mentioning that a Lee Griffiths may have bus graphics or can point me in the right direction. Lee...
• Re: Is the List down?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:40:56 -0800
  ...There are apparently issues somewhere. (I was able to see the last 36 hrs worth via the archives tho) John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp grinding noise while turning
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:12:50 -0800
  ...duh) -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "I will buy your Syncro!" - poptophell.com
• Westy Parcel Tray
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:50:24 -0700
  ...I'd buy one if they weren't rare as hen's teeth... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• less than one?
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:26:25 -0600
  ...How many before I'm officially > considered a "Vanagon Weirdo"? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > '90 Vanagon GL- "Weasel"
• Re: less than one?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:08:06 -0700
  ...the license plate has the letters WSL, so... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
• Re: Even More White Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 13:09:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Wed, 6 Sep 95 20:46:43 EDT Rusty, gel coat is done in two major ways from my knowledge, first of all FWIW...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:10:48 -0700
  ...what works as a best-fit will become apparent.... > Lowest overall amp draw that produces an acceptable temperature in the gelato cooler. > > That's...
• RE: female stuff on trips
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 13 Sep 94 15:41:00 PDT
  > > All comments are welcome! > > Lori Gelato > > > > It's good to hear from the other halves. You get the other's perspective and it helps...
• Re: [wolfsburg_campers] Portable Dometic 120VAC/12VDC/Propane Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:32:41 -0800
  ...stats for the 230v euro version here: <http://www.dometic.com/templates/Product,1438,1202.aspx> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Translation needed
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 16:29:00 -0800
  ...you do a google images search for "foutmelding" you get a lot of screenshots of computer error message boxes. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Heater Hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 08:33:18 -0800
  ...Perfect fit. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Digitool-type devices
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:54:20 -0700
  ...Not directly pertinant to the late-model Vanagon, but interesting nonetheless. <http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/Testers.htm> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 85 liter fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:11:53 -0700
  ...Syncros don't have it. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Anyone seen this auto?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:11:03 -0700
  ...I think Daryl just does manuals. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"