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Re: Need ECU for 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 3 Jul 2014 17:08:29 -0700
Hey Rocky you might check and make sure all your vacuum lines are connected...Found one off on my vehicle and restoring the connection...
What will remove "Rockguard"?
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 22:58:50 -0600
...I have to remove the rockguard I applied last year to protect my lower-panels - the paint is not adhering well to it. Will...
92mph [WAS : 102mph]
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 16 May 2007 15:17:05 -0400
...Mike Rocket J Squirrel Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > On 5/16/2007 11:38 AM David Kao wrote: > > > --- "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel...
Re: Bumpers and years
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:16:23 EST
...all '88 up GL pass vans and campers had the fiberglass bumpers, but 88-89 didnt have rocker skirts, and all westys came without...
Who's going to Lime Rock?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 08:56:36 -0400 (EDT)
I know a couple of people have indicated they might be going to CVA's Lime Rock event in CT this weekend.... I am...
FS: Complete fiberglass bumper/rocker moulding kit(all pieces)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 03:15:47 EST
...front and rear fiberglass bumpers as well as both side rocker panels and all brackets etc. (10 pieces alltogether) would like to sell as...
Free 14"wheels and hubcaps
Historical mailing list - Ed Lloyd
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:55:51 -0500
...Have five steel 14" wheels and 4 large disc style hubcaps available in Wash DC area (Rockville, Md) I don't have any way...
Dash control lights question
Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 01:05:58 -0700
...Speedo gauge, Tacho gauge, Digital clock, Idiot lights panel for turn signals, battery, oil, and high beam, Demister rocker switch, Hazard lights rocker switch...
Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:57:51 -0700
...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Rocket J Squirrel Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:38 AM To: vanagon...
Re: Vernagon Sighting in Bend
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:46:32 -0700
"Okay, I'll bite.� Were you wearing a big sign saying "I'm Rocket J. Squirrel"?� How did Vern recognize you? Or is Vern...
Re: Rough Idle / motor mounts
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:31:49 -0400
...The '90 is terrible, the '87 rocks but doesn't squeak (new Indian mounts), the '85 did not rock so badly at all with...
Re: installing rocker arms
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 5 Feb 2006 04:23:15 -0800
...I replaced the pushrod tube seals, installed the tubes, inserted the rods, and bolted the rocker arms in place. The rocker arms on the...
Re: Water leak below dash
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:07:35 -0800
Window seal Rob At 11/29/2014 11:29 AM,Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Hmm. Can't locate the source of a small rainwater...
Rocker/Chip Dyno Page is UP!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:48:44 -0700
Listees, This link will get you to the Dyno Results from the 2.1 with the rockers and chip! http://www.volks-motorsports.com...
Re: Vanagon-themed attire?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:59:42 -0700
...Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Vanagon-themed attire? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 5:48...
rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:39:51 EDT
...I was reinstalling the rocker arm assembly and dicovered that there is no longer any clearance between the arms and valves. In fact, with...
Re: ROAD SALT..Re: Warning - WA Dept of Trans & Chemistry
Historical mailing list - dr
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 05:45:09 -0500
...The "freakin 1" dia rocks" is no joke. My jeep has 3 cracks in the windshield right now (all from salt "rocks"). I got...
Re: Ratio Rockers
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:00:42 -1000
...Ratio Rockers Robert, I was planning to go chip-only for a while, but I might also consider getting the rockers if you are...
Re: performance mods for wbx
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:26:06 EDT
<<<I am considering adding ratio rockers, a free flow exhaust and maybe a k+nair filter on a sound and otherwise stock 2.1...
Re: Right-side head removal,2.1L
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Wed, 14 Feb 2001 07:16:13 -0800
Sam, The question to be asking is why did your rocker arm break!?!? I hear a lot of problems on this list, but something...
"Rocket Boxes" Gasoline etc.
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 24 Feb 97 14:31:51 PST
Use of a 20mm Ammunition container "rocket box" to hold a container of gaoline works pretty well IFF the seal is ok on the...
Re: valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:34:38 -0400
...if the rocker is too close to the retainer you can shim the rocker stand with a thin washer this makes the push rod...
Re: White Rock Van Meeting
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:28:43 -0400
...White Rock Van Meeting > > Hi All. > > Just wanted to say that some of us almost Vancouverites will be getting > together with Greg Potts for...
Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:01:56 -0700
...Feed the wiki, feed the wiki. -- Rocky J Squirrel 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano...
Re: Rusted westy rocker panel
Historical mailing list
Sun, 9 Apr 2000 21:47:14 EDT
In a message dated 4/9/00 9:21:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Rusted westy rocker panel >> If...
Hi Lift Rockers
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Sun, 5 Dec 2004 15:21:19 EST
...Don't know how much of an effect get from Rockers vs compression but my motor is way more powerful than stock and I...
High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:57:48 -0500
Hi All, High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available for our vehicles. Do they improve performance? Do they...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 16:16:39 -0400
...13:15 Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > How is this discussion still going on here? It has zero Vanagon content...
Re: Mystery engine cutouts
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:42:15 -0700
It seems like you never left. � Stephen --- On Fri, 8/6/10, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Mike "Rocket...
vanagon wheel question
Historical mailing list - james catterson
Wed, 1 Oct 1997 07:42:20 -0700
...will steel ev wheels fit a syncro? any replys appreciated cheers jim catterson 91 syncro 93 ev gl ny _____________________________________________________________________ Sent by RocketMail. Get your...
winch mounting plate
Historical mailing list - jim catterson
Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:55:50 -0700
...any ideas on this one? cheers jim catterson 91 syncro 93 ev gl ny _____________________________________________________________________ Sent by RocketMail. Get your free e-mail at http...
wtb ev steel wheels
Historical mailing list - jim catterson
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 06:29:43 -0700
...Get your free e-mail at http://www.rocketmail.com
Re: RE: Rocker Panels for 87 Wolfs.
Historical mailing list
Sun, 6 Apr 1997 19:36:45 -0400 (EDT)
...My old '89 Wolfsburg had rocker panels, and it was my understanding that only Wolfsburgs and Carats were available with these trim pieces. When...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - wayout
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 23:15:08 -0400
...I cant rock the rocker with my hands, even when the screw is slack. PROBLEM #2 Am I doing this right at all? So...
Re: 87' VW Westfalia - $12500
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:50:19 -0700
...Some guy around here, probably. >>> >>> <http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/4367462435.html> >>> >>> -- >>> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott >>> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, >>> Bend, Ore. >>> >>>
Re: I'm a newbie
Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:47:08 -0700
...James 87 Westy Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2013, at 11:30 AM, Rocky Davis <rock1256@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > I bought an...
Re: World Cup live on ESPN3.com
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:41:54 -0400
...Make it more interesting. >>> > > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano...
Type2 rocker repair notes
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:40:07 -0700
...TypeII rocker panel replacement parts that fit require two sources. Inner rocker panels that fit: Das Bulli Haus (203) 642-7242 Outer rocker panels...
Re: A Labor Day thanks to all the professionals who contribute to the group
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:56:53 -0400
Indeed :) Thanks! On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 14:47, Rocket J Squirrel<camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes - thanks, folks! > -- > Mike "Rocket J...
Re: sunroof?
Historical mailing list - jim catterson
Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:15:43 -0800
...cheers jim catterson 91 syncro 93 ev gl ny _____________________________________________________________________ Sent by RocketMail. Get your free e-mail at http://www.rocketmail.com
wtb pwr mirrors
Historical mailing list - james catterson
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 07:53:37 -0700
...cheers jim catterson 91 syncro 93 ev gl ny _____________________________________________________________________ Sent by RocketMail. Get your free e-mail at http://www.rocketmail.com
Re: 85 vanagon rocker panels
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 13 May 2007 09:12:32 -0700
...I am searching for left rocker panels, inner and outer, for my 85 Westy. The usual sources, e.g. Bus Depot, are out. Does...
Re: Aircooled lifter noise
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:40:47 -0600
>Set your lifters by setting the rocker arm adjusting screw at one turn >down after they just touch the valve stem. One COMPLETE turn...
Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:20:24 -0700
...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010...
Re: what are ratio rockers?
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:12:34 -0500
...what are ratio rockers? >| OK, can someone explain to me exactly what ratio rockers are and how they >| contribute to greater power? I presume...
Stateline Volkfolks Vintage Campout #2
Historical mailing list - Charles Fryer
Tue, 23 Jun 1998 22:03:31 -0500
Stateline Volksfolks Vintage Campout #2 � July 17-19, 1998 Rock Cut State Park in Rockford, Illinois! This camp-out is held in conjunction with...
Re: Rust not want not
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 20:51:46 -0500
...Over time the roads had about three inches of rock-solid snow with these rough 'rocks' embedded in it. It was good for traction...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Neil
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:53:18 -0700
There's at least two threads of discussion about Rockford boot failure on the samba forum. Some think the Tiguan boot might be one...
Re: What's a Vanagon "Sport"?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:10:04 -0700
The "Sport" version is much, much faster, even when parked. � Stephen --- On Wed, 7/18/12, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
T4 PR retaining wire
Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:45:40 -0800
...I see evidence of the wire being positioned in between the rocker arm assembly and the pedastal mounting base on the head on some...
Re: Craigslist 85 Vanagon with "rare black interior"
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:54:17 -0700
...Mark Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > <http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/5194684130.html> > > Is the seller correct? A rarity? > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > 1984...
Re: Camping in Vermont
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 16:06:29 -0500
...it will prevent the van from rocking. >>>>;>) > >Friday's question is "now, why would a van be rocking on a honeymoon camping >trip??" > > Richard...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:53:57 -0700
I got that, David -- but there are plenty of folk on this list that might add "It should also fit . . . ". -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
Re: Location of fuel pump relay, 1.9
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:44:08 -0600
...Thanks, SDF! > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > Bend, Ore. > > On 07/19/2014 01:07 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey...
Re: About coolant
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:36:36 -0800
...Reading the worst into every post, > > Stephen > > --- On *Sat, 12/12/09, Rocket J Squirrel /<camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>/* > wrote: > > > From: Rocket J Squirrel...
Re: Fw: Rocks and bananas, my adventures with importing 'Leaky' (very long!)
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:10:04 -0600
What? What? If this rocks and bananas story was posted to the list, I never received it. From the few comments posted, it looks...
Re: Need help in Lime Rock CT
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 7 Jun 2012 19:31:33 -0400
...hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > My wife and I are at Lime Rock with our Westy doing flagging for SCCA. On our way down the...
Retorqing Vanagon Waterboxer Heads
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:08:11 +0000
...Step Two � Remove Rocker Arms There are two bolts holding the rocker arms onto the head. Remove both bolts and the rocker arm will...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 14:29:11 -0700
...Friday, April 08, 2011 2:27 PM To: 'Rocket J Squirrel'; 'vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM' Subject: RE: I guess if I'm putting on...
Re: [WTB] Rocker Panels, 72'...
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Apr 1995 16:20:43 -0300
...I got a couple of pieces to rebuild the sliding door rocker/track cheap when I lived in Waterloo Ont. Still needed to fab...