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• Re: black knob removal
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:16:44 -0700
  ...Then you can remove the phillips head screw. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "JOHN WESTENBERG" <mjjwest02@MSN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday...
• Re: FW: Car top carrier?
  Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:59:58 -0400
  I've towed a trailer from Peterborough ON, Canada to Cancun MX with no problems it's nice to be able to keep the...
• A/C leak stopper results
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:26:44 -0700
  ...system at fast idle, A/C on full and the can of 134a in a pan of warm water. Thanks for any help, Jerry
• Re: Gas Smell
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:03:01 -0700
  ...can see a write-up on the problem here: http://www.gowesty.com/fueltank_reseal.htm Other vendors carry the parts as well. Jerry...
• Re: firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:52:49 -0700
  ...yours On 10/14/07, John Lauterbach <lauterba@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > Jerry, > > You have raised a good question. If I had the time and...
• Re: Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:32:13 -0700
  ...Looks like it can be used for both. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Wellhouse" <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday...
• Re: Gas tank out. How to remove debris from tank? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:16:46 +0000
  ...Unless it has been purged, there is always the > chance of > fumes igniting explosively. > Jerry I think it was last months "Family Handyman" magazine...
• Re: Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE INQUIRY STATUS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 11:22:14 -0500
  ...would get us 25% OFF. > > These Kits can be installed to an existing "good" compressor but > Jerry > recommended replacing the stock 8 Cubic In...
• Re: Sportsvans: the saga continues ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 1994 20:09:55 -0600 (CDT)
  ...can just see some Porsche factory executive trying to show off to his ]buddies as he zips down the Autobahn! Drool...slobber...salivate.... -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jerry...
• leaking gas filler neck seal
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 17:05:25 -0700
  ...replaced just this seal without dropping the tank?? Hoping it can be done and thanking you in advance for any hints. Jerry in Arizona
• Re: WANTED: Cool VW Bus paint ideas~ Moo!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 22:51:24 -0700 (MST)
  ...For the longest time I threatened to paint the recently sold "Rusty VanBondo" '57 pseudo Euro Single cab in a Ben and Jerry's...
• Re: German Wants To Join!
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Dunham
  Wed, 3 May 1995 21:33:21 -0600 (CDT)
  ...Thomas Schuster <schuster@mzes.sowi.uni-mannheim.de> ] ] ]On Tue, 25 Apr 1995, Jerry Dunham wrote: ] ]> What's the big deal about getting (or...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:54:59 -0800
  ...I can see the invoice > "tightened nut -$20.00". Bad for business. When I swap out the bearings > I'll > tighten them has tight...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 21:51:38 -0500
  ...Well I can honestly say it's all about the community (well, mostly). I drove across the country with the confidence that whatever happened...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor - 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 08:05:12 -0700
  ...VanAgain has > them, but at about $200 more. > Last year I took it apart and lubed it, but it is > still noisy. > Jerry > ----- Original...
• Re: technical questions
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 08:39:11 -0700
  ...and a free flow muffler? I know on some > motorcycles this can burn an exhaust valve, but a lot of cars do just fine...
• fuel PIMPS. Re: wtb - 2wd fuel pump mounting bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:15:21 EDT
  ...use the good stuff) , and put gas in three 5 gallon jerry cans for the lawnmower..and the bill was $82.00.... INSANE.. that...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank-Syncro tank into 2WD Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:12:23 -0400
  ...Maybe two rear mounted jerry cans is nearly as good.
• Re: pretend it's already Friday (was RE: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:55:02 -0500
  ...can see, is :::very :::similar. ::: :::And thus the Finnish tire company Hakkapelliitta was born. ::: :::See, now you know. ::: :::Want me to explain jerry rigged...
• Re: doughnut spare gas tank
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 08:37:41 CDT
  ...I was thinking if just getting a rack for >2 jerry cans on the back. And that would also give me a cool adventurer...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 18:17:10 -0400 (EDT)
  On Mon, 29 Aug 1994, Jerry Huff wrote: > > and while we are talking about fuel caps, do you vanagon volks know that you > > can...
• broken skylight lifter
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:59:48 -0700
  ...Bent the flexible part of the arms, which can be straightened, but worst of all, the little roller thingies are gone. Trevor Reid The...
• Re: Halogen bulbs ... is there a difference between AC & DC bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 19:32:09 -0700
  ...look on the transformer and it should say "output: 12volts dc". jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:33:09 -0500
  Hi Jerry, That is an excellent idea; the problem is that it can only be implemented at a time when the failure is occurring...
• Re: Need Power Window Regulator
  Historical mailing list - A J Ivanciw
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:41:57 -0400
  Actually I can use the drivers side, if there are any available. Can paypal or whatever you prefer. Shipping to Fl 33523. Need it...
• Re: engine swaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 22:27:36 -0500
  Is it Friday? Respectfully, Steve "What you don't know can't hur..$#&(@^ ARGHHHHkkk!" satew@mninter.net -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Granito <VANAGONE@AOL...
• A/C leak sealer
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 18:13:52 -0700
  ...had any experience (success?) with the leak sealers/detectors-in-a-can that are available? Or is that just more snake oil? Thanks, Jerry
• Re: how do you clean engine cover?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 23:08:54 -0700
  ...I've tried > lot of things but can't seem to get it clean. > Any suggestions?
• Re: Jerry Cans
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 7 Jun 2020 12:00:55 -0500
  ...After looking at swing away gates > > > with a shelf for jerry cans I decided I am not wild about hanging 5 or > > ten > > > gallons...
• Re: YES:6-ply tires
  Historical mailing list - Steve Graham
  Thu, 6 Oct 1994 10:01:37 CST
  ...I was > quoted a price of $76 per tire and can't wait until I can afford to get > them. My '84 has some...
• Westy stove adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:08:29 -0700
  ...I can find no information on adjustment in the brief sheet that came with the camper. Any suggestions? Please? Jerry
• Relocating the battery in an '84
  Historical mailing list - jfg69
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:14:20 -0500
  ...where (and can) I pick that up in the engine compartment? How long of a cable would be needed (seems like a 30-36...
• Re: T5 pictures?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 17:42:21 -0700
  ...T5 pictures? > Can someone direct me to the link with pictures of the type 5? > tx, > bmc :) > Ben McCafferty > ben@volkscafe.com > > Volks Cafe...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:07:25 -0700
  ...The only drawback I can see, is a very few people have trouble fitting them in their garages. They do fit in most. Jerry...
• Re: Why I like my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 19:58:49 -0700
  ...And finally all the dudes/dudettes I've met on the list and off, can now revel(sp?) in the glory of overjetted 6...
• Re: Westfalia inner space
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 21:03:28 -0700
  ...I may be > >> wrong, but I > >> think it was 201 ft�. > >> Jerry in AZ > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Neil2" <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> > >> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: WTB: coolant tubes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:07:07 -0400
  ...pressure fuel line can be substituted.I might have used that , but I felt that I was pushing my jerry rigging habbit too far...
• Re: <F> Westy Appearance Package aka help for the sedate
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 11:02:18 -0700
  what about the dancing Jerry bears liscense plate ring? Matthew 84- with dancing bears > So, I've been thinking about marketing a Westy Appearance...
• Re: hole in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 15:34:55 -0400
  ...I think I can handle the fuel tank. I am Happy to have helped with your amusement. Enjoy yourself. Jerry -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon 12V Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:25:10 -0500
  ...A down side is that at idle or low speed, they can actually produce less than a standard unit. This needs to be taken...
• Vanagon tire
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Holland
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 16:55:16 EDT
  ...The Michelin's now have 30,000 miles on them and look as though they can go at least another 30,000. Yes, I...
• Re: Gas tank Questions
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 26 Feb 95 22:59:11 CST
  ...the copley's used two plastic jerry cans to carry extra gasoline, so it should be ok for diesel. and in places, they actually...
• Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:11:04 -0700
  ...I can't find it, but I'll contact Jim today and see if it is still posted somewhere. I'll also send pix...
• rad. fan removal
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:08:31 -0700
  ...I can get the shroud down and out. Getting to the bolts that hold the shroud on is another problem. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jerry
• Re: Wanted: lower front grill mounting rivets
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 10:35:48 -0700
  ...Anyone know where I can get these. > Or anyone know of good subsitute? > > ERic
• Re: [VB] All kinds of VW Buses
  Historical mailing list - Paul Terry
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:43:15 -0400
  ...Fwd: [VB] All kinds of VW Buses Take a look at these VW vans in Germany-why can't we get some of these...
• Re: The List - Thanks!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 07:38:34 -0800
  ...Thanks for keeping my hobby / habbit going.� I can always count on the list members to provide helpful advice, cheer me up of put...
• CC problem solved (was: Cruise control problem stumps dealer)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hudgins
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:46:44 -0400
  ...Thanks to those of you that offered suggestions. -jch -- Jerry Hudgins (jerry@e-farm.com)
• Re: '84 Vanagon water pipe
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 16:04:34 CDT
  On Tue, 19 Apr 94 15:45:03 CDT Jerry Huff said: >One of the metal engine coolant pipes that cary the coolant the...
• Re: microbus is dead / VW sales NVC
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 19 May 2004 11:47:16 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Gies" <andrew_gies@CANGENE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 8:56 AM Subject...
• Re: rear lock question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 5 May 2004 20:34:13 -0500
  ...to unlock, they all unlock, except of course for the hatch > which > locks. > > Sounds confusing? It is, and I cannot secure my vehicle > > Jerry >
• Re. Jerry Can source
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 21:25:45 -0600
  ...Swiss military surplus cans are surely just the NATO standard can and the same (except maybe for the placard) that you'll find listed...
• Re: firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:52:07 -0400
  ...Jerry, I'm not sure if this is what Frank ment but you can slso use a rubber gromet in the firewall to protect...
• Re: VANAGON INSURANCE
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 07:57:32 -0800
  ...can I be sure that if my Vanagon is destroyed I will > >get more than the $1,800 value listed in NADA/KBB. > > > >Jerry...
• Re: AOL sucks... Help!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Jul 94 17:50:08 EDT
  ...What I want to know > is where else I can go. Any suggestions?? I don't want anything spiffy, I > don't need online...
• Outboard Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:15:52 -0400
  ...adjustable straps which can hook to the rain gutter. I am anxious to hear the problems with my design. Jerry '87 Weekender "Time Machine"
• RE:Splitty Ads
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 13:57:57 -0800 (PST)
  ...maybe someone can call from stateside and give them your adress abroad. >ps can anyone get me a copy of the Jerry Garcia / VW...
• leaky coolant tank update
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:12:14 -0400
  ...like I said it holds as much pressure as my mouth can put into it. Maybe tomorrow I will look at the hoses. Jerry
• Re: heater core questions
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 10:32:40 -0500
  ...I used an indelible > marker on top of the housing to remind me. > Jerry
• Re: Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 08:47:17 -0700
  ...possible, because the old one won't fit without some modification. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Van Till" <rvantill@ISERV.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...