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• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:59:21 -0600
  ...do >> without is that VW boxer noise: "pbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb!" >> >> Does the Subaru engine have that? >> >> -- >> John Bange >> '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >> >> -- >> John Bange >> '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Extra battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 18:23:57 -0700
  ...I assume that the extra battery should be a gel-cell or some other non-leaking type? And what about the regular battery? Is...
• Re: Heating up a motor
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 21:00:18 -0500
  ...I've now got a quart of anti-gel in the boot and will add a little at each fill-up as long as...
• Re: Left Turn Signal Blinks Fast
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:49:02 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 16:12:33 -0800
  ...Not very sophisticated, but it'll force the bubble out of the radiator pretty effectively. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Credit Security- Frydaye/NVC
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 10:33:07 -0700
  ...resulting mess has the same SHAPE as my signature, but isn't clear enough to learn to forge from. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Another horror picture... the worse one...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 May 2006 12:27:19 -0700
  ...UNPLUGGED? Well, it made it stop flashing, right? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Re: 82 w/square headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 28 May 2007 18:03:29 -0400
  ...Headlights and grill have been upgraded from a > later-model Vanagon" > > <http://tinyurl.com/26z2oe> > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Westy Parcel Tray
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:35:16 -0700
  ...wife will have a place to store her glasses on a camping trip at the end of the month. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:40:08 -0800
  ...have to pull out my 555 timer chip project board and see if I can make it do something... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:28:27 -0800
  Tom, What detergent is used in Cascade dishwashing gel or powder? http://www.pg.com/productsafety/msds/fabric_and_homecare/dishwashing_products/Cascade_Gel...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 17 May 2023 04:09:07 +0000
  ...On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 1:40 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > It's not really a gel coat, but that...
• Re: Using the fridge as an ice box
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 22:40:16 -0600
  ...then i fill what is left with the frozen gel freezer packs. i did this with the dometic 182 stock fridge as well before...
• Re: A fuel line check is always prudent...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:47:26 -0800
  ...long piece over that hose, and just went underneath where that plastic fitting usually sits, cable-tied into place. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Optima Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ralph P. Geho
  Thu, 6 May 1999 10:35:54 -0400
  ...well-around 3 or so weeks) since the Optima is a gel battery, deep discharge, and I also understand that it can be installed...
• Re: That is WHY vanagon BURN!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:21:06 -0700
  ...The stuff inside the protective sleeve, though, was still sticky on mine. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• 81 camper for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 May 96 21:20:15 CDT
  ...Have a nice VW summer, all! Lori Gelato gelato@vax88a.pica.army.mil P.S. I am perfectly willing to pass any messages along...
• Re: 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 10:09:54 -0800
  ...The stock wiring and relay will work, but they're kinda small. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Spam is good.
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:05:34 -0800
  ...I think it tastes like a hunk of solidified gelatin that has been stored in the bottom of a gasoline tank. But, at least...
• Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:38:17 -0800
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Syncro Camper upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:53:03 -0800
  ...say! It looks like a giant wheeled commercial air conditioning unit. > Anyone know what vehicle it's built on? > > John Bange > '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Need Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 May 2005 23:31:07 -0400
  ...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: Please unsubscribe me
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:49:34 -0800
  ...barage of inane emails is > driving me nuts and I'm running out of address blocking space. > Thanks, --Paul > -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 12:49:42 -0800
  ...Without the water pump running, you're depending on convection bringing water up to the sensor... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Front hose and alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:31:00 -0700
  ...Totally forgot about the spare in the tray! John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"nvested" 9 months owned - $11144 "i
• Re: expansion tank air OK if engine runs cool?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:21:19 -0800
  ...but cold filling achieves the same thing and doesn't have the potential unpleasant side effect of steam burns. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Carbon Fiber vanagon bumpers!!! yeah!! lets do it!Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:08:45 -0800
  ...I wonder how much a carbon fiber westy top would run, and how long it would actually last... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• NVC Re: 1980 1.9 WBX VANAGON on EBAY
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:00:34 -0800
  ...a live auction and say that? Do people really not understand that eBay auctions are AUCTIONS, not classified ads? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: double cab crash test
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:57:44 -0800
  ...as well) <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175672> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "I will buy your Syncro!" - poptophell.com
• Re: So... am I nuts? (ign. sw)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:58:11 -0700
  ...I had an old mazda that wouldn't start if you turned the key too far towards START. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: [Syncro] anyone know these ZSImports?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:21:27 -0800
  ...From what I've seen, he's mostly got T3's from europe brought over as "parts vehicles". -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "I...
• Re: how does this work?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:16:27 -0800
  ...for the valve stem to poke through once you compress the spring? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "I will buy your Syncro!" - poptophell.com
• Optima Battery
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 21:18:34 -0700
  Hi All, I plan to install an Optima gel Battery under the driver's seat in my 85 Westy so I can use an...
• Another battery question...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 07 Jan 1996 18:34:52 -0800
  I stopped by Sears today and found out that they make a Diehard Gel Marine battery that is type 27, 12"L x 6...
• URL for Germany's Phone #s
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 07:19:29 -0800
  ...http://www.gelbe-seiten.de/ or others: http://www.buntebranchen.de/ http://www.branchenbuch.com/ If you like to send a Short Message to...
• Re: Ford Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 14:36:37 -0700
  ...I was on Autobahn > 66 by Gelnhausen, and I > passed a Ford Transit with a Watfalia pop-top and > camper set up. > Interesting...... > > dave...
• Re: 1980 TD on ebay question
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:45:15 -0700
  ...John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" 9 months owned - $11144 "invested"
• Re: I'm getting spoof p-mail
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:57:19 -0800
  ...it's much better than that Outlook Express schlock that comes with Windows <http://www.eudora.com/> (hint hint). -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 07:10:57 -0800
  ...want an ABS setup for your Syncro? It's used, but he's got one! He ships worldwide too... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: opendigifart
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:55:54 -0800
  ...I don't think there's much you can do to/with a stock digifant. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 1980 aircooled on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:54:35 -0700
  ...Only $45 and no bidders yet! Needs washing and a little engine work is all... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" --------------------------------- See the all-new...
• Re: spotlight
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:06:38 -0800
  ...know-what when he was asked "how much?" <http://www.unityusa.com/catalog/325a_6__round_spotlight_2317308.htm> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: oh, brake I think I need thee
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:01:25 -0700
  ...120 an hour back in the day, hardly paying attention, thinking about the bratwurst sandwich in his lunch pail... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Syncro Westy FS on the Samba..
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 23 May 2007 06:39:05 -0700
  ...to sell it just like you told me I had to, but the market is apparently soft right now". -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:02:49 -0700
  ...3/13/2011, Gilles H Turmel wrote: > > To my understanding the gel type battery will only give me higher > > life expectancy of the battery...
• Re: Painting Fibreglass Poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:23:25 EST
  ...prep it w/ gelcoat primer just like people do w/ boats, then you can use auto paint. chris
• Re: interesting way to add back lights
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:01:20 -0800
  ...He must've run up one heck of a credit card bill getting that 2.2 subie put in! -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:08:58 -0800
  ...vanished from this hemisphere? Or are 2WD drivers with bolts up front instead of nuts n' studs just SOL? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Westy cover
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:27:11 -0600
  Jeff Gellman User wrote: >Hello all > >I have a brand new never out of the box Airhead Vanagon Westy Cover good >from 68-91...
• Re: Gear Loft
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:37:43 -0400
  ...Anyone have anything they use that works? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
• Re: Here a Real DEAL....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:25:52 -0700
  ...the lack of engine, who's going to pay 11 large for a vehicle whose roadworthiness is totally unknown? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: What's This Part? 251 721 111 b
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:43:05 -0700
  ...It looks like it's the thingy that the brake and clutch pedals mount onto under the dash. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: What is this? Juice Bawx L@@K!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 19:49:30 -0700
  ...A ten cent resistor is definitely not worth $150. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:18:19 -0700
  ...Ninety-nine times out of a Hundred, the gelato coolers work Ok from the factory. From what I've heard/read, this is the...
• Anyone use the electronic cleaner I suggected?
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 09:14:41 -0700
  ...Also did anyone add DIELECTRIC GEL (silicone compound) to their contacts?? My van still runs great but wish my MPG would be a few...
• Re: FS: 1991 Westfalia Multivan
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:59:57 -0700
  ...The front is just outside air. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - Mountaineer
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:08:49 -0500
  ...clicking from the relays that are in a black plastic box above the coil....left side of motor bay. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 23:14:44 EST
  ...hope fully i got it all and rivited new metal in place using fiberglass mixed gell then por-15 after curing. My 2 cents...
• Re: power steering groan?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:32:35 -0700
  ...Can you feel a mild vibration in the steering wheel concurrent with the noise? Check the PS fluid level. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:35:32 -0800
  ...I think I'll take it! <www.poptophell.com> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "I will buy your Syncro!" - poptophell.com