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• Re: unicat - another syncro substitute
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:09:45 -0700
  ...most inconvenient places they can find in Africa (Bernd Jaeger comes to mind < http://www.syncro-bernd-jaeger.de>). -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:48:01 -0600
  ...I have different lubes for different things my favorite penetrating oil is KROIL by kano laboratory, kar products super gel lube for cables,chains...
• Batteries: Optima vs Gp 41...was Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
  Historical mailing list - Redwood
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:30:11 -0700
  ...I have no idea what might be the relative strengths/weaknesses of the gel system vs the spiral wound technology. Either of these could...
• Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:48:20 -0500
  I used a 60ah Gel battery from Battery Plus. Its a tight fit and the lid of the battery area with all the wires...
• '81 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob Braden
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 22:56:31 -0600
  ...Top was re-gelcoated with new rubber and lettering. Call Scott 615-754-0104. Take care! Rob Braden Nashville, TN http://www.gadgetguru.com...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:28:18 -0700
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:52:06 -0600
  ...someone with more money than > sense"? > Of course, that could possibly be said about ANY of us Vanagon owners... > > John Bange > '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" >
• Re: Interesting upgrade[?] for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:43:32 -0800
  ...All vehicles. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:42:32 -0700
  ...from a bigger spoon..." -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Suicide ad - VW
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:26:05 -0800
  ...VW is lame for caving in. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Syncro Westy FS on the Samba..
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 24 May 2007 02:35:09 -0700
  ...That's because the dum dum listed it as a "Synchro". <http://tinyurl.com/2ca4zk> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" Not only that, he...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style bed?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:19:41 -0700
  ...At least in the US, where no commercial vans were imported. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:37:55 -0700
  ...and new (I think) is suspected to involve stouter power transistors or some such to avoid the spontaneous frying. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:28:52 -0800
  ...On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > You could also use gel coat. That would give...
• Re: Westfalia Fridge vs. Thermoelectric Cooler interal capacity
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 19:36:19 -0400
  ...When we were on the road longer, we packed some of those cooling gelpacks and running the cooler while driving (and thus having power...
• Re: Another battery question...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 08:51:25 -0800
  ...by Sears today and found out that they make a Diehard Gel Marine >battery that is type 27, 12"L x 6 13/16...
• Re: USA source for KROWN anti-rust oil !
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:20:29 -0700
  --- vw4x4@fyi.net wrote: > Malcolm, Does this product stay liquid? or gel once > it is applied? It stays oily, but can be washed off...
• Westy Seat Base Lower Shape
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:13:33 -0800
  ...flat plate with a circular stamped-in groove and a slot at the front for the rotation lock handle? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Bright LED Cheap source & usage
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 08:23:37 -0800
  ...So long as you're on the 12v supplied through the regulator, that ought to do it. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• eBay Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 13:29:43 -0700
  ...Yeah, just ask anyone who has owned one. <snicker> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: $33,000 westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:34:29 -0700
  ...in the middle they transitioned to silver reflective material from blue/yellow, from "1ZZZ999" they went to "2AAA000", etc. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: snake oil VW Carriolet Carrado Cabrio Vanagon Supercharger/Turbo ???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:28:08 -0800
  ...Gas Pills < http://gaspilldirect.com/product.html>, and three Turbonators <* http://tinyurl.com/zdwru>, will the improvement be cumulative?* -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Interesting upgrade[?] for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 05:18:51 -0800
  ...All vehicles. > >-- >John Bange >'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:29:14 -0400
  ...What's a matabo? Is it something like a mattababy? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Cracks in pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 10:45:21 -0700
  ...Should I worry? If so, does basic boat fiberglass patching work? Can you apply a new gel coat? TIA, Drew 83.5 Westy [text...
• Re: Making keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:17:15 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" hfinn@ingrates.net
• Re: stands vs ramps
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:34:06 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: can anyone look up a part# on ETKA for me?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:15:01 -0700
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" 9 months owned - $11144 "invested"
• Power Steering Pump Squeal
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 14:22:26 -0800
  ...that usual high-speed metal scrapey sound. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "We'd tell a monkey how to peel a banana, if he...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:38:55 -0800
  ...On 11/23/05, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > John, > > Isn't the orange one a RHD vehicle? > > -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Beware of Vanagon mirror problem
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 12:07:59 -0800
  ...mirror with a support pillar backing out of my parking spot this morning! Beware what you feed your subconscious... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Gear Loft
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:46:39 -0400
  ...Anyone have anything they use that works? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
• Re: 1980 aircooled on ebay
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:12:11 -0400
  ...Only $45 and no > bidders yet! Needs washing and a little engine work is all... > <http://tinyurl.com/hpsqt> > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger...
• Re: Local gas prices
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:56:16 -0700
  ...Usually it's carburated cars that are the big pain to convert, requiring physically changing the jets. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Radiator removal
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:52:02 -0700
  ...keys (12 years worth of scraps as a locksmith) and walked away with $1500, but hey, $30 is $30... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:28:36 -0700
  ...circuit is working as designed and you have either a) a bad .9bar sensor, or b) low oil pressure. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Friday's Badd A$$ Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:52:12 -0700
  ...That might explain how it shoots > up that hill like that. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:36:31 -0800
  ...only ones that get you decent money for are watercooled Westies, Syncros, and 86+ passenger vans in running condition. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Cleaning the poptop roof
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 23 May 2008 21:50:27 +0000
  ...Fiberglass has its color in the gelcoat (topcoat) of the fiberglass. Generally it is not painted over unless the van is repainted - however I...
• Re: Fan switch/battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 01:02:53 -0400
  ...Are >the gel cells worth it or just stick with the regular batteries at half the >cost? I reckon it depends what you're...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:47:53 -0800
  ...him last week) he went to South Africa last friday to arrange to get even more (plus other parts). -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Old Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:34:03 -0800
  ...I saw no change when I went to 16's. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 23:16:18 -0500
  ...Mike Jeff Gellman wrote: > any suggestions on getting the gas cap off, the key does not seem to > be working and i do not...
• Re: beemer van
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 26 May 2006 07:17:28 -0700
  ...What is that, like 4" of clearance loss? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Sheared CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:37:04 -0700
  ...Which side are you saying is applying greater force than normal and by what mechanism? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: gas tank;
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:11:46 -0800
  ...His solution to running out of gas was to carry a couple quart bottles of charcoal starter fluid. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Van-Cafe Brake Kits
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:51:55 -0700
  ...ProbablyNOT South African. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: two RED syncro Tri-Star Dokas FS in Phoenix AZ..one diezel, one gas
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:03:47 -0700
  ...only reason he's selling is because of some trouble he's having getting the painting done! (yeah, sure) -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: JUICE BOX
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:32:12 -0800
  ...Link to a mechanic laughing about it: <http://tinyurl.com/2dybaf> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:01:30 -0800
  ...25-30 MPG Man, think what kind of mileage you'd get if you could solve that misfiring! -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Two Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:39:36 -0700
  ...How many before I'm officially > considered a "Vanagon Weirdo"? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > '90 Vanagon GL- "Weasel" > > > -- > No virus found in this...
• Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:12:25 -0400
  ...4 the amp-hour capacity for flooded cells, 1/3 for gel cells. However since it's only for a few minutes I doubt...
• Re: Battery venting, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 16:52:59 -0400
  ...Gel cell batteries are probably safe as long as they are not overcharged (overcharging causes gel cell batteries to give off hydrogen gas). The...
• 2.1 waterboxer weight
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 14:23:53 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Fw: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:56:42 -0500
  ...Optima claim their spiral cells are immune from it? Michael > 3) Gell-cells are the greatest invention since sliced bread. They don't spill...
• Re: Is this a jack part?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 18:42:09 -0500
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" ----------------------------- Clip ------------------------------ Sounds like a starter banger to me. If the tube fits over your lug wrench it might be...
• Re: Horn
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 21:03:39 -0700
  ...Chris Gronski's 7 Parallel Horns solution to retaining that quaint VW "eeep" horn sound while increasing the volume. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Van-Cafe Brake Kits
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:46:12 -0700
  ...tinyurl.com/zghde> > *Anyone recognize the calipers?* > * > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" That's the Overland Big Brake Kit. My local Overland dealer was...
• Re: anybody used these Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:26:40 -0700
  ...If the NA flaps are the same, then it's that much easier. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: something to consider ...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:03:43 -0700
  ...All the same, it's certainly not going to get cheaper! -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"