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Date:         Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:30:25 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: SHOOT, Joy stuck in San Antonio
Comments: To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <001e01c4e896$9d7f2370$8bc75e44@noner4688xfd1h>
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On 12/22/04 7:25 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:

> If anyone is actually in cantact with Joy will you please tell her that it > is safe to eat the Tacos in San Antonio. > > Stan Wilder > Engine Ceramics > 214-352-4931 > www.engineceramics.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Craig Oda" <craigoda@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 8:10 PM > Subject: Re: SHOOT, Joy stuck in San Antonio > > >> How did we identify that it was the starter switch and not the >> starter? Did she have this problem before with the switch? I'm >> probably missing the old email thread. >> >> I've replaced the starter on my van a few times and I've replaced the >> internal strike plate inside the automatic shifter housing. Both were >> causing no-start problems. >> >> I haven't had problems with the ignition switch yet. If (when?) I do, >> is it possible to crawl under the van and apply juice to the solenoid >> directly, bypassing the current going through the ignition switch? >> >> -- Craig >> >> On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:20:18 -0500, Eric Zeno <vw4x4@fyi.net> wrote: >>> Replace the ignuition switch. >>> >>> Eric 86-VW4x4 >>> vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro >>> Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler >>> 92-Jetta GWC >>> www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm >>> >>> On Wed, 22 Dec 2004, Karl Wolz wrote: >>> >>>> Can anyone offer any help, condolences, or sympathy to poor ol' Joy >>>> Hecht? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Karl >>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Joy Hecht [mailto:jhecht@alum.mit.edu] >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:08 PM >>>>> To: 'Karl Wolz' >>>>> Subject: email to forward >>>>> >>>>> Hi Karl, >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for forwarding email from me! Here's the message: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Subject - need help in San Antonio TX - email from Joy Hecht >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> I just got stuck in downtown San Antonio and once again my van won't > >>>> start. >>>>> She's been fine for days, I drove in 150 miles this morning with no >>>> trouble, >>>>> then pulled into a parking spot to consult the map, turned her off, >>>> and now >>>>> she won't start up again. I opened up the engine to check for the > same >>>> loose >>>>> connection that gave me this symptom a month ago, but it looks fine > to >>>> me. >>>>> >>>>> There are no VW repair people on Larry's mechanics list in San >>>> Antonio. >>>>> >>>>> Is there anyone from the list in town? Anyone know any mechanics >>>> here, or >>>>> is there someone who might be able to help out? I am parked on E. >>>> Pecan at >>>>> the corner with Navarro, and this should get posted around 1:15 pm. >>>> If you >>>>> can help with mechanics, repairs (I have a hunch this is simple, but > I >>>> don't >>>>> know how to deal with it), or a place to crash if I get stuck here >>>> without >>>>> transportation, please phone me! (Please don't email.) My number > is >>>> below, >>>>> and I'll leave my cell phone on. >>>>> >>>>> I've asked Karl Wolz to post this to the list for me, since my >>>> messages take >>>>> at least a few days to get through. Thank you, Karl! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Joy >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ******************************************************************* >>>>> Joy Hecht >>>>> and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon >>>>> >>>>> email: jhecht@alum.mit.edu >>>>> telephone: 1-202-494-1162 >>>>> for musings about life and the vanadventures: >>>>> http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy >>>>> >>>>> ******************************************************************* My best eating in san antonio was at a back streets restruant that didn¹t speak english very well an I spoke even less espaniol. Best things that looked like burritos that I ever ate. Went back with one of my people that spoke spanish and got the same again. I forget the name for them but they were great!!! my troop wanted to know haw the heck I stumbled on that place. for about 8 months they were my Thursday eating place. (single military learn how to reconoiter and find the necessities of life, booze, wild women, good food)

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com


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