Hi all Sheri is not Brocken down California. But in Washington State. I know I went looking for her to help out.
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> On Jul 26, 2015, at 9:00 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
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> There are 8 messages totalling 363 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
> 
>  1. Westy camping in Europe, home now, part 2
>  2. Cleaning up CV joint for spare (4)
>  3. =?utf-8?Q?Add_a_room_instructions?=
>  4. Sherri the Skylight Gal broken down in Lodi, CA
>  5. Add a room instructions
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 26 Jul 2015 04:22:14 -0400
> From:    Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Westy camping in Europe, home now, part 2
> 
>        Mark & Ann, wonderful adventure stories.  We plan on visiting =
> Europe for our winter get-a-way this year instead of Mexico.  We will =
> most likely purchase a van there and bring it back here for resale as we =
> did five or so years ago.  Probably go to Germany first as that=E2=80=99s =
> where I have contacts to find a van then we will head to Portugal, =
> France and Italy.
> 
> 
>>> On Jul 26, 2015, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor =
>> <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>> =20
>> Westy camping in Europe, home now, part 2
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,   =20
> 
> Frank Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
> '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel =
> Trains (Collection for sale <http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm>)
> Frank Condelli & Associates <http://www.frankcondelli.com/> - =
> Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
> BusFusion <http://www.busfusion.com/> a VW Camper camping event, =
> Almonte, ON, June 04 ~07, 2015
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 26 Jul 2015 09:38:08 -0700
> From:    Mark Hersh <cmwolfsburg@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
> 
> Good morning, van lovers
> 
> I bought a couple used drive axles (from an automatic transmission, because
> that's what I have) from a guy a couple years ago and they've been sitting
> in my basement in a black plastic garbage bag.  I'm planning a road trip
> and thought I'd clean up the CV joints and take one along as a spare, along
> with some new bolts, a tool, some moly grease, and one spare (used) boot.
> 
> It's been years since I fiddled with CV joints and I don't remember what to
> look for.
> So when I get the joint cleaned up (using kerosene or paint thinner), what
> do I do? Should I turn the inner part so that I can get out each ball and
> inspect it for cracks, etc.?  Inspect the inner part (is that a "race"?)
> for grooves, etc.   I don't need to ensure that each ball go back into the
> same place... do I?
> 
> I have four to choose from.
> 
> Or should I leave the joint intact, clean it up the best I can and wrap it
> up in some paper.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> My van is a 1986, 2.2 L WBX, auto transmission, Westfalia six-seater.
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> 
> --
> 86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"
> 
> Black dogs are euthanized at a greater rate than other-colored dogs,
> regardless of temperament.  Learn about Black Dog Syndrome at
> http://www.blackpearldogs.com/  Learn about black dogs in a Vanagon at
> http://www.pbase.com/mhersh/image/108220533
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:50:06 -0700
> From:    Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM>
> Subject: Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
> 
> What I do:
> Before disassembling the joint, take a center punch and put a mark on =
> the three main parts, on the same side, so it's easy to see which way =
> the parts should facing when reassembling. (I am so anal that I punch =
> the dots and reassemble the parts so the three dots line up)
> 
> Completely disassemble, inspect all the races (inner and outer) for =
> pitting. Some "grooving" and "polishing" is normal, but pitting is bad.  =
> Each ball, within a joint, can be reinstalled in any position.  Do not =
> mix parts and ball between different joints.
> 
> Choose the best joint(s) for your spare(s).  Squirt in some WD-40 or =
> equivalent, wrap them in paper and put them a in "zip-lock".
> 
> Really any joint is better than no joint, if your replacing one that has =
> "exploded", it's just has to last long enough to get you home.
> 
> Good Luck.
> 
> -Dick-
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf =
> Of Mark Hersh
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 9:38 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
> 
> Good morning, van lovers
> 
> I bought a couple used drive axles (from an automatic transmission, =
> because that's what I have) from a guy a couple years ago and they've =
> been sitting in my basement in a black plastic garbage bag.  I'm =
> planning a road trip and thought I'd clean up the CV joints and take one =
> along as a spare, along with some new bolts, a tool, some moly grease, =
> and one spare (used) boot.
> 
> It's been years since I fiddled with CV joints and I don't remember what =
> to look for.
> So when I get the joint cleaned up (using kerosene or paint thinner), =
> what do I do? Should I turn the inner part so that I can get out each =
> ball and inspect it for cracks, etc.?  Inspect the inner part (is that a =
> "race"?)
> for grooves, etc.   I don't need to ensure that each ball go back into =
> the
> same place... do I?
> 
> I have four to choose from.
> 
> Or should I leave the joint intact, clean it up the best I can and wrap =
> it up in some paper.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> My van is a 1986, 2.2 L WBX, auto transmission, Westfalia six-seater.
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> 
> --
> 86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"
> 
> Black dogs are euthanized at a greater rate than other-colored dogs, =
> regardless of temperament.  Learn about Black Dog Syndrome at =
> http://www.blackpearldogs.com/  Learn about black dogs in a Vanagon at
> http://www.pbase.com/mhersh/image/108220533
> 
> -----
> No virus found in this message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 2015.0.6081 / Virus Database: 4401/10307 - Release Date: =
> 07/25/15
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 26 Jul 2015 19:35:33 GMT
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> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 26 Jul 2015 19:40:26 +0000
> From:    B Feddish <uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: =?utf-8?Q?Add_a_room_instructions?=
> 
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> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:30:26 -0500
> From:    Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Sherri the Skylight Gal broken down in Lodi, CA
> 
> Forwarding this message :
> 
> Can you please post this on the Vanagon Site as I'm not a member
> July 26th, 2015, 6:00 PM
> Sherri the Skylight Gal is broken down
> at a Texaco station just off of I - 5 on Hwy 12  (118 hwy 12).
> 
> 6421 Capitol Ave, Lodi, CA 95242
> 
> Is there anyone that can help her
> or Notify the Rescue Squad of her predicament?
> As I'm not on the Vanagon list.
> She can be reached at
> 360-262-9991
> This is the Texaco Station Phone. ( ask for Sheri )
> her phone is on the fritz too.
> update:  Her Phone Can be Texted @ 604-740-1018
> Thanks !!!
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Mon, 27 Jul 2015 02:33:17 +0000
> From:    Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
> 
> What I do: don't disassemble. Submerge the removed/not removed CV joint in
> a coffee  can filled with lacquer thinner to cover the joint. If the joint
> is left on the axle, pull the rubber up so it won't be in the lacquer
> thinner. Soak over night, rinse and repeat. The joint will be clean. Repack
> and repeat until all four are done. No need to take these apart if they are
> not obviously damaged. If you do take them off the axle, you can stack them
> two or three to a can.
> 
> Jim
> 
>> On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 12:51 PM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:
>> 
>> What I do:
>> Before disassembling the joint, take a center punch and put a mark on the
>> three main parts, on the same side, so it's easy to see which way the parts
>> should facing when reassembling. (I am so anal that I punch the dots and
>> reassemble the parts so the three dots line up)
>> 
>> Completely disassemble, inspect all the races (inner and outer) for
>> pitting. Some "grooving" and "polishing" is normal, but pitting is bad.
>> Each ball, within a joint, can be reinstalled in any position.  Do not mix
>> parts and ball between different joints.
>> 
>> Choose the best joint(s) for your spare(s).  Squirt in some WD-40 or
>> equivalent, wrap them in paper and put them a in "zip-lock".
>> 
>> Really any joint is better than no joint, if your replacing one that has
>> "exploded", it's just has to last long enough to get you home.
>> 
>> Good Luck.
>> 
>> -Dick-
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of Mark Hersh
>> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 9:38 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
>> 
>> Good morning, van lovers
>> 
>> I bought a couple used drive axles (from an automatic transmission,
>> because that's what I have) from a guy a couple years ago and they've been
>> sitting in my basement in a black plastic garbage bag.  I'm planning a road
>> trip and thought I'd clean up the CV joints and take one along as a spare,
>> along with some new bolts, a tool, some moly grease, and one spare (used)
>> boot.
>> 
>> It's been years since I fiddled with CV joints and I don't remember what
>> to look for.
>> So when I get the joint cleaned up (using kerosene or paint thinner), what
>> do I do? Should I turn the inner part so that I can get out each ball and
>> inspect it for cracks, etc.?  Inspect the inner part (is that a "race"?)
>> for grooves, etc.   I don't need to ensure that each ball go back into the
>> same place... do I?
>> 
>> I have four to choose from.
>> 
>> Or should I leave the joint intact, clean it up the best I can and wrap it
>> up in some paper.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> My van is a 1986, 2.2 L WBX, auto transmission, Westfalia six-seater.
>> 
>> Mark
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> 86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"
>> 
>> Black dogs are euthanized at a greater rate than other-colored dogs,
>> regardless of temperament.  Learn about Black Dog Syndrome at
>> http://www.blackpearldogs.com/  Learn about black dogs in a Vanagon at
>> http://www.pbase.com/mhersh/image/108220533
>> 
>> -----
>> No virus found in this message.
>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>> Version: 2015.0.6081 / Virus Database: 4401/10307 - Release Date: 07/25/15
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 26 Jul 2015 23:41:17 -0400
> From:    David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> Subject: Re: Add a room instructions
> 
> At 03:40 PM 7/26/2015, B Feddish wrote:
>> Does anyone know how to connect the 2 front fiberglass poles in the
>> add-a-room?  I forgot how to do it, where do those 2 eyelet pieces go?
> 
> https://picasaweb.google.com/117189706757545167023/VanagonBusDepotAddARoom
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Bryan
> 
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