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• Re: pretend it's already Friday (was RE: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 22:07:22 -0700
  ...Jerry cans? I don't > know what they are anyway. > > Sorry, I'm sometimes a bit of a word geek... In eastern Canada it...
• Re: Mexican gas?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:16:48 -0800
  ...so that you don't have to >buy gas from one of those guys by the side of the road with jerry cans. > >Markus
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 12:23:34 -0700
  --- "Royston, Jerry" <gmr@OBPA.USDA.GOV> wrote: > Can you run a Westy at 65 or 70 for 8 hours a day or > for that...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 08:16:22 -0800
  Last summer Jerry at The Bus Depot mailed me that they could sell the TDI for $2695. My assumption is that the computer is...
• Fw: Baja gas
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 14:05:11 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, I don't have the names of any shops in Tijuana, B.C. > (that's Baja Calif., not British Columbia :)). > Jerry >
• Re: pretend it's already Friday (was RE: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 23:34:01 -0500
  ...Jerry cans? I don't know what they are anyway. Sorry, I'm sometimes a bit of a word geek... In eastern Canada it...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:25:19 -0500
  ...I tell people that buying my Westy changed my life and I get > >>really blank stares, How can a van change your life ?? I...
• Re: where we're from?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 15:21:54 GMT
  ...Hell's Canyon, seven hours east of Powell's Books, four hours south of Canada and four hours west of Jerry Johnson Hot Springs...
• '84 Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 13:14:48 -0500 (EST)
  ...Does that sound like a ball park figure? What sort of mileage can one expect to get from a wasserboxer engine? I have a...
• Re: antifreeze and stop leak
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:48:59 -0700
  ...Charles '85 Westy At 02:15 PM 9/28/01 -0400, Royston, Jerry wrote: >Can someone tell me what's the difference between the...
• Re: fresh water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 25 May 2003 22:34:37 -0700
  ...Good Luck, Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan" <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 5:12 PM...
• Re: Rear Brakes 87 Van GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:17:45 -0700
  ...Rear Brakes 87 Van GL > > > Can you remove the brake drums without pulling the hub? Techniques? Do > you need the > pulled to pull the...
• Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:53:22 -0700
  ...Good luck. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > > On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 4:52 PM, jerry cantor <jerry233@gmail...
• Re: Tips? Toronto to Calgary through Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 15:17:56 -0400
  Bring a jerry can for when you run out of fuel. Bring a bottle of Scotch for when you break down. Never driven out...
• ??re rad. fan & clutch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 00:08:22 -0700
  ...Any ideas where this noise may be coming from and how I can get at it to lube it? 2. Should the radiator fan...
• Re: Z-bed installation instructions
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 16:56:23 -0400
  ...Yes, I've seen this page but not much can be understood from the photo. I need the complete installation instructions available with the...
• Re: Rear Table
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 11:38:02 -0700
  ...I can also store tall things like water bottles at either end of it when it is stowed. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Reisinger...
• Re: Trip report: Peterborough Bus Volk Festival
  Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:39:14 -0400
  ...What a great event ! The steak & corn diner > >coutesoy of Frank, Jerry & Sophie. Great door prizes. Max Burns > >of Cycle Canada > >fame was there...
• FREE skylight, in northern AZ
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:12:53 -0700
  ...do have to ship it, maybe you can contribute to shipping costs. Let me know, I am leaving Monday for the South Rim. Jerry
• Re: everything 12 volt site : 12V Xmas Lights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:22:03 -0800
  ...And if you can't find what you need, there are forums where you can ask. Check it out. Jerry Get FREE Web site...
• Fw: ??re rad. fan & clutch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 10:58:19 -0700
  ...Any ideas where this noise may be coming from and how I can > get at > it to lube it? > > > 2. Should the radiator fan...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:30:38 -0700
  ...I added an extra switch so I can turn them off manually. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Zappe" <Zapvw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:27:35 -0400
  ...On Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at 03:05 PM, Royston, Jerry wrote: > would have to travel a good 1,100 miles in 2 days
• Re: WTB Westy gas line floor plate
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:09:17 -0700
  ...warms up, I can lie on my back and take a digipic of it and send it to you. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim...
• Re: items at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 09:34:30 -0700
  What size turnbuckle did you use? Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "tolga" <tolga@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005...
• 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:01:10 -0600
  -----OK Volks------- I'm looking for some good advice from Vanagon owners who can offer the best suggestions for purchasing a new/rebuilt Vanagon...
• Re: V-belt replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:57:41 +0000
  Tightening the alternator belt can be a pain. You may want to get one of the tools that allow you to hold the alternator...
• Re: NO 120 volts in van
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 19:00:51 -0700
  ...connection! You can see the wiring to it if you remove the bottom of the deep storage unit on top. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:17:22 -0400
  Hi Jerry, I just re-read the Boston Engine article; I guess I had droopy lifters. Boston Bob's advice would be to revisit...
• Re: Heater hoses '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:57:34 -0700
  ...Heater hoses '85 Vanagon > Hello - > > Can anyone tell me if the heater hose (that runs from the front heater > core > to the T fittings...
• Oil filler tube leaking
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 17 May 2001 17:48:24 -0700
  ...I can't see how to get at the upper nut where the filler tube is attached to the crankcase. Any ideas? Thanks, Jerry
• Re: Coolant Level
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 11 May 2002 22:32:34 -0700
  ...I can't seem > to find any leaks, but the coolant always seems to go right to the top of > the top tube in...
• Re: Trumatic heater
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 10:32:11 -0600
  on 11/23/04 12:40 AM, Al and Sue Brase at albeeee@MCHSI.COM wrote: > Jerry: > There was one of those Trumatic 1800...
• Re: Jerry Cans
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 7 Jun 2020 12:19:09 -0400
  ...com> > wrote: > >> The ATV people have adopted a kind of flat jerry can that spans the front >> or rear of those vehicles. They have...
• Re: Price of Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:52:31 -0800
  ...timer Jerry told me, Dylan, no matter what a Syncro can always use 2 grand worth of preventative maintenance. Word to that Jerry! dylan...
• Re: What where & why ? Thanks Everyone !!!
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:39:08 +0000
  ...Album not found. > Jerry > (P.S. Great Album of songs. The politicians should be listening to the last one: > ... > "and the band played Waltzing...
• Trumatic heater
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:09:53 -0700
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~azsun99/jerryspage/ This heater is installed in my recently purchased '88 Westy, the blue one. Fired it up the other...
• Re: A/C tune-up time
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 13:09:15 -0600
  ...hoses, compressor evap, etc?? I am tired of paying around 35 dollars a can of R 12 to recharge the system. Thanks ----- Original Message...
• Re: road trip 2010
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:58:31 -0700
  ...the locals in canal flats know about both yours On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 3:58 PM, jerry baldwin <jlbaldwin52@gmail.com>wrote...
• Re: Yellow Jerry Cans?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:56:35 EDT
  ...Metal Multi-Purpose Fuel Cans in O.D. Green. They came with a sticker telling you what color to paint them depending what you...
• OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>??
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:39:11 -0700
  ...So, I have looked in Bentley, my owners manual, Haynes, and can't find any special torque value for the alloys. Are they different...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me/Sportsmobile
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:54:15 -0700
  On 4/2/08, Royston, Jerry <gmr@obpa.usda.gov> wrote: > > <SNIP> Granted they don't come with the Vanagon/Westy "family", but as...
• Re: Box for luggage rack
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 97 12:25:47 EDT
  ...I've had three drybags and one 5 gal jerry can up there. Price for drybags? $15-$30 at your canoeing shop or sports...
• Re: Frydaye Funny - "G" Rated
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 21:37:38 -0700
  ...Frydaye Funny - "G" Rated > Well, Jeff, I thought I would check out the link you gave, but I can't > get it to come...
• Rad. fan R & R
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 18:24:59 -0700
  ...nothing in the Bentley other than that dropping the radiator can be done without draining it. Any help, as usual is greatly appreciated. Jerry
• Re: Sears disaster
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 25 May 2001 18:32:15 -0700
  ...The problems can start early. "How do you get this thing in reverse?". They may indeed not mention other things that need attention, because...
• Re: Bummer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:45:40 -0700
  Hey Jerry, it looks like you are confusing 'Lucas', GoWesty owner, with 'Luis', the guy that bought that Syncro for his Dad a year...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 21:13:03 -0700
  On 9 Apr 2003 at 15:05, Royston, Jerry wrote: > I need some advice. I'm thinking about going up to Newfoundland from the...
• Re: speedo noise
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 23:59:59 -0700
  ...the end of the cable and the back of the speedo. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Oxroad" <Oxroad@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• hole trip report to San Diego and Anza-Borrego
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 12:53:00 -0700
  ...You can see some photos of my two Westys and the furnace install on my updated website: http://home.earthlink.net/~azsun99/jerryspage/index...
• size of nut (bolt?) on crankcase pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:22:34 -0700
  ...I can turn it with a "spanner" or Crescent wrench, but proper size socket would be better. Is it pretty straight-forward if I...
• Re: Redline Oil
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:07:00 -0700
  I think you can still buy it direct from the company in case lots. They also have a list of dealers on their web...
• Re: Bra vs. Bugs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 23:25:40 EDT
  ...Thanks for your comments, Jerry >> Yes, there is a screen over the grill. I have a bra on my EuroVan and is has never...
• Help!! Ignition problem!
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:12:31 -0700
  ...When key is turned to "on", but not cranking, fuel pump runs for a second, then I can hear sparks jumping inside the distributor...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 10:04:04 -0400
  ...Eric Royston, Jerry wrote: >I will be going on a 1200 mile trip next week and have not been able to repair the little...
• Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:49:08 -0600
  ...Don't knock plastic gas cans... I saw a set of Rotopax (www.rotopax.com) cans on a Syncro Westy a few months ago...
• Re: Spare gas storage ??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:10:46 -0700
  dear gasious clay tried to store diesel on the luggage tie down area using a small jerry can and discovered that as the swelling...
• stealth curtains behind front seats
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 12:56:18 -0700
  You can go as simple or complicated as you like. I chose the latter several years ago. Mounted a plastic track that bends and...
• Re: What are my best PC GPS options?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:21:22 -0500
  Hi, I use a Garmin Etrex HCX Color and Garmin Mapsource (MetroGuide Canada and North America, City Select North America and (What Jerry is...
• canine car alarm cleaner-upper
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:17:31 -0700
  ...the interlocking foam anti-fatigue mats, the broom and pan combo will work well until I have access to a real vacuum cleaner. Jerry