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  • Re: Front end seems wrong (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Fri, 16 Jan 2004 03:26:30 -0600
    ...Sometimes it helps to have an assistant wiggle the steering wheel while you look for the source of the slack. A couple of months...
  • Re: Engine Removal
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:41:32 -0700
    ...it was time to do something. > > A single college student with little mechanical background can remove a > vanagon engine with only an assistant for...
  • Temp light on for no apparent reason (90 vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
    Mon, 18 Nov 1996 09:43:26 -0800
    ...thanks, Ian -- Ian Webb, Assistant Director University of Virginia Roanoke Center Phone: (540) 857-7922 Fax: (540) 857-7936 ian_webb@virginia.edu
  • OT.Haynes explained
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:10:58 +0200
    ...Get an assistant... <br> Translation: Prepare to humiliate yourself in front of someone you <br> know. <br><br> Haynes: Turning the engine will be...
  • Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:58:07 -0400
    ...engaging the movable clip as it closes. > > If you or your assistant breaks a clip I suggest using double-sided > mounting tape to secure...
  • Re: sucks in snow!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Sun, 4 Dec 2005 09:33:08 -0900
    ...As the Assistant Parts Manager of a new car dealership in Alaska I assist many people every year with snow tire choices. Each persons...
  • Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:42:22 -0800
    ...Mark in AK Assistant Parts Manager Continental Honda ----- Original Message ----- From: Brendan Slevin <totorovan@GMAIL.COM> Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:54 am...
  • Re: OT. Haynes explained
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 04:25:42 -0700
    ...Get an assistant... >> Translation: Prepare to humiliate yourself in front of someone you >> know. >> >> Haynes: Turning the engine will be easier with the spark...
  • Re: Coolant air - prevents fan?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 13 May 2003 20:31:40 -0400
    ...Have assistant open radiator bleeder. Keep main bottle filled, coolant will go down to fill radiator and heater circuits. When steady stream comes out...
  • Re: freeze 12
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 14:15:24 -0700
    ...to vent > freely > into the interior-- no need for a production assistant to puncture > anything. > Every refrigerator sold in Germany uses hydrocarbon refrigerant. Like...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:02:13 -0500
    ...say, nine people) who would > then > appoint a moderator and an 'assistant moderator' (as a standby/fill-in) > from > amongst themselves; those two individuals...
  • Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:30:08 -0700
    ...know of >>> someone >>> with an interest in chemistry -- preferably with an assistant named >>> "Beaker," -- who might be able to provide a cheap and cheerful...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:37:38 -0600
    ...Only in this case, the able if not airplane-educated assistant pulled the pin, and flooded the aircraft engine intake with the dry, gritty...
  • Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:22:26 -0800
    ...Mark in AK Assistant Parts Manager Continental Honda Continental Acura ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008...
  • Re: Problems with shipping, vendor
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:00:36 -0800
    ...Mark in AK Assistant Parts Manager Continental Auto LLC ----- Original Message ----- From: jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM> Date: Monday, July 10, 2006 7:04 pm...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:38:47 -0400
    ...So, Which ket would folks recommend? Which vender? I’ll need good directions as I’ll have to find a assistant to do the...
  • Re: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:50:25 -0700
    ...the video handy-work of listee > Mick Kalber and his faithful assistant Daddy-o.... > > > > > On Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at 11:51 AM, Jim...
  • Re: Gas tank leaks (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
    Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:34:26 -0600
    ...Don't take any chances - Disconnect the battery ground strap, keep all sources of ignition away, and have an assistant nearby with an appropriately...
  • Re: Alignment Question
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:13:11 -0500
    ...Next remove the steering wheel.You might need a breaker bar and an assistant to hold the wheel. The steering wheel is held in...
  • Driving the Subaru Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lund
    Mon, 19 Aug 1996 23:40:49 -0700 (PDT)
    ...a tube connected to the rear water resorvior and having an assistant open the front petcock valve(with the engine off). Mr. Kennedy is...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:22:41 -0600
    ...say, nine people) who would > > then > > appoint a moderator and an 'assistant moderator' (as a standby/fill-in) > > from > > amongst themselves; those two individuals...
  • Re: OME shock evaluation
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 15:04:42 +1100
    ...As a favour I contacted the Manufactures of OME here in Australia and spoke two sales assistants. The first one was a bit out...
  • Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Tue, 6 Nov 2007 11:19:39 -0700
    ...great - Thanks, >> >> Ben >> 88 Wofsburg Weekender ej22 (KEP adaptor) >> > -- Ben Cichowski Assistant Director for Training cichowski@montana.edu Phone 406.994.7205 Fax 406...
  • Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:35:14 -0700
    ...engaging the movable clip as it closes. > > If you or your assistant breaks a clip I suggest using double-sided > mounting tape to secure...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:38:49 -0500
    ...There was gear covering the engine >hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank the >engine while I...
  • Re: Use of VW Dealers computer
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:53:56 -0800
    ...We have not had printed > catalogs since 1997. > > Mark in AK > Assistant Parts Manager > Continental Honda/Acura > > On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 3...
  • Re: Radiator install time
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:48:10 +1000
    ...radiator...maybe 36" ? You will also appreciate the help of an assistant if possible. My wife loves these sort of jobs ;-) Remove grills and...
  • Re: Milwaukee Auto Show--VWoA has no plans for Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
    Tue, 04 Mar 1997 12:57:36 -0500 (EST)
    ...Adjunct Assistant Professor Head, Help Desk Services & Human Dimensions of Resource Management Software Support Department of Forestry & Office of Information Technologies Wildlife Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - A...
  • Fuel Lines (true story...happened this morning) (long)
    Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
    Tue, 28 May 1996 15:27:06 -0400
    ...All these damn busses burn up eventually..." ian Ian Webb, Assistant Director University of Virginia Roanoke Center Phone: (540) 857-7922 Fax: (540) 857...
  • Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:20:51 -0400
    ...know of >>> someone >>> with an interest in chemistry -- preferably with an assistant named >>> "Beaker," -- who might be able to provide a cheap and cheerful...
  • Demographics
    Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
    Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:40:33 -0400
    ...I worked as an emergency medical technician, carpenter, tubing bender, greenskeeper, and training assistant. During my carpentry job, I met a beautiful girl and...
  • Re: Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:42:36 -0800
    ...great - Thanks, > >> > >> Ben > >> 88 Wofsburg Weekender ej22 (KEP adaptor) > >> > > > > -- > Ben Cichowski > Assistant Director for Training > cichowski@montana.edu > Phone 406.994.7205 > Fax 406...
  • Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:10:59 -0500
    ...There are times when I can be my mechanics assistant by getting a tool for him or provide some other function. I sometime provide...
  • Re: Measuring fuel pressure
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:18:00 -0500
    ...the gauge is up front, but I'm sure some willing assistant will either read the gauge for you or you could dig out...
  • Re: Weird lighting issue
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:13:37 -0800
    ...I haven't had an assistant to be able to determine whether the brake lights are working. > > My gut feeling is that something is...
  • Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:54:41 -0700
    ...know of >>> someone >>> with an interest in chemistry -- preferably with an assistant named >>> "Beaker," -- who might be able to provide a cheap and cheerful...
  • Re: E-mail legislation
    Historical mailing list - Furgerson, John
    Tue, 6 Jul 1999 14:31:45 -0500
    ...Kate Turner Assistant to Richard Stepp, Berger, Stepp and Gorman Attorneys at Law
  • Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:33:11 -0800
    ...and some 1/4" cotton > rope and replace it (with an assistant, of course). You'll thank > yourself since you won't have a...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Rebecca Virnig
    Fri, 1 Mar 96 16:51:00 -0700
    ...I hate to think it is their standard work, but even when the assistant manager looked at it, he appeared baffled as to why...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:27:08 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the engine > hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank the > engine while I...
  • discovery - its giubo, not guibo
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 20:32:46 -0700
    ...who was one of Orazio Satta's right-hand men as Assistant Director of the Design and Experimental Department. The letter, with lavish freehand...
  • Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:17:08 -0900
    ...Mark in AK Assistant Parts Manager Continental Auto LLC ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@YAHOO.COM> Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 6:43...
  • Re: Engine Removal
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -0700
    ...it was time to do something. > > A single college student with little mechanical background can remove a > vanagon engine with only an assistant for...
  • Re: Tiico: Harmonic balancing pulley
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Wed, 24 Apr 2002 11:12:54 -0700
    ...His > test was the application of a human foot to the tail > pipe or muffler and > pushing down (reasonably) as an assistant revs the...
  • Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:27:44 -0800
    ...Mark in AK Assistant Parts Manager Continental Honda Continental Acura On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 8:16 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net...
  • Re: Front shocks replacement question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:24:21 -0400
    ...If not, you can have an assistant sit in the front seat. > > A ratcheting 17 mm box wrench is a joy on this job...
  • Movie review: "Rickshaw Vanagon"
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Fri, 30 May 2003 06:39:25 -0700
    ...When we first meet Kate, she is the subservient and long-suffering assistant, calling out the minute details which inevitably comprise every Vanagon journey...
  • Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:37:12 -0800
    ...There was gear covering the engine > hatch, my fingers were cold, and I didn't have an assistant to crank the > engine while I...
  • Re: Engine Removal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:26:56 -0700
    ...it was time to do something. > > A single college student with little mechanical background can remove a > vanagon engine with only an assistant for...
  • Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:16:50 -0900
    ...Mark in AK Assistant Parts Manager Continental Auto LLC dual Honda & Acura franchises ----- Original Message ----- From: David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM> Date: Wednesday, January...
  • Re: discovery - its giubo, not guibo
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 20:56:09 -0700
    ...who was one of > Orazio Satta's right-hand men as Assistant Director of the Design and > Experimental Department. The letter, with lavish freehand...
  • Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:35:47 -0400
    ...engaging the movable clip as it closes. > > If you or your assistant breaks a clip I suggest using double-sided > mounting tape to secure...
  • Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:15:51 -0700
    ...know of >>>> someone >>>> with an interest in chemistry -- preferably with an assistant named >>>> "Beaker," -- who might be able to provide a cheap and cheerful...
  • HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Fri, 2 Jul 1999 02:16:28 -0500
    ...I also had my assistant continue pumping while I observed air escaping from the bleeder valve (gurgling sounds, but no coolant drips) although the...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 3 Sep 2009 07:33:01 -0700
    ...problems later with your 'gold-plater' you can tell your Personal Assistant to hire a Worker to drive it back to Go Westy and...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:12:14 -0700
    ...I can buy the reefers, the white lab coat, the >> clip board, the test equipment, the big oven, and a blonde lab assistant. >> >> -- RJS
  • forwarded message from Vargsman@aol.com
    Historical mailing list - Skip Montanaro
    Fri, 10 Jan 1997 18:48:13 -0500 (EST)
    ...His assistant assured me "everything would be taken care of except transportation as no mechanic takes care of that." Well, she was partly correct...
  • Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:59:00 -0700
    ...ll need good directions as I’ll have to find a assistant to do the install with me. Cal usual VW shops here tell...
  • Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
    Historical mailing list - BeetleFreak
    Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:49:37 -0400
    ...I also had an assistant help guide the plastic strip as I installed it. The first couple of windows took about 10 minutes each...
  • This could happen to you....(a little long)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
    Thu, 11 Apr 96 09:29:49 -0400
    ...It had a double cab, and I had the back all to myself (the guy's girfriend, or maybe his administrative assistant, rode in...