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• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:07:38 -0700
  ...leaking at the aft end of the main coolant pipe there ? I think GoWesty is the famous source for those plastic main pipe repair...
• Re: $10k Syncro on eBay in Maine
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:06:34 -0700
  ...Re: $10k Syncro on eBay in Maine That makes the really cherry red 87 Syncro currently at 9100 bucks a rlative bargain.� Owner said...
• Re: Fans fans fans
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 10:47:07 -0700
  http://www.frys.com/product/8042634?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG http://www.frys.com/product/7975510?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:49:08 -0500
  ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. > > It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
• Re: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:18:17 -0400
  ...check the main power wire at the starter to see if you have power on it.(if none connection or main wire problem) 3...
• Re: = 3 + 5 *
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 21:15:11 -0400
  ...All >scripts must have a main procedure (proc main). program what_is_this; uses(WinCRT); begin println("what is this stuff? some sort of...
• Re: Syncro TDI double cabs!? I want one!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 07:46:40 -0600
  My favorite two quotes from that article: "a simple, maintenance free automatic four wheel drive system" and "(The VC) is maintenance free and sealed...
• Re: Keep up the good work
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:39:18 +1200
  ...Subaru's early FF engines (~900-1200cm3), like VW boxers, had 3 main bearings, but that was in the saving search for space, not...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Fri, 30 May 2008 08:29:16 -0700
  ...App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?I=105CSBB2" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NmCxvkJqi57/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?I=105CSBB2...
• Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 10:44:55 -0400
  ...I’m guessing the guy that installed the main bearing seal didn’t do a good job since it was a brand new gowesty...
• Re: FS: NEW 2.1L (1st oversize Low Friction Coated) GERMAN Main
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 16:14:53 PST
  On Wed, 20 Jan 1999 21:01:22 EST, Dave Rodriguez wrote: > I got my GERMAN main bearings(2.1L) for $47, from Adirondack...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 May 2000 10:13:34 -0400
  At 08:24 5/30/2000, Doug Alcock wrote: > I fixed the main water tank in my Westy with epoxy putty. 'twas a rather...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 14:41:03 -0400
  ...Rust Prevention, Maintenance, Fuel, Suspension, Brakes) and then accept contributions for each area. In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for...
• Re: Transmission Main Shaft Needle Bearing Noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:20:05 -0400
  ...My Long Enterprises CD calls this part "mainshaft needle bearing". Bentley calls it "needle bearing" and shows it on mainshaft. (35.20 and 35...
• Re: HELP...any engine builders out there???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 05:42:39 -0400
  Stan wrote Better start looking for some +.020 align bore main bearings. Seems VW Canada align bored as a standard practice. Nothing wrong with...
• Re: Front Heater Core Retrofit (Let LeRoy do the labor).
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:51:31 -0600
  > Seriously, a properly maintained air-cooled heating system can be pretty good. The problem is almost none of them have been properly maintained. ---------------------------------- Having...
• FU:Oil leak in 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Price
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:08:34 -0700
  I forgot to mention that the Main Seal on the flywheel side was replaced less than 6 months ago as was the tranny main...
• charge rate at main & aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 23:09:17 -0700
  ...Does the voltage regulator sense when the main battery is fully charged and slow down the rate or something, and if so, what happens...
• Wanted - VW Parking in Lower Mainland (B.C.)
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine
  Tue, 23 May 2006 17:37:55 -0400
  ...If anyone has reasonable safe parking in the Lower Mainland, please contact me asap. This van is running perfectly now, so I don't...
• Need used 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Anderson
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:07:20 -0500
  ...After replacing the brakes, ignition system, afm, massive rewiring, a new rear main seal and tons of other incidental things, the rod connector bearings...
• Re: Initiated into the club
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 20:51:51 -0400
  ...John Flaherty Portland Maine '84 GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Beidel" <tbeidel@MAINE.RR.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 01...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:50:33 -0500
  ...Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU? gee Tom, disassemble ECU every 10 K? you have pretty high standards of maintenance. I...
• Re: Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:26:49 -0700
  ...Accurate maintenance records > > > It pays to have accurate maintenance records. > > > I'm sure glad I did not tackle the CV job or pay to...
• Re: "maintenance free vanagons" (ha ha ha)
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 10 May 2002 12:53:45 EDT
  ...Friday, JC... > Seriously,� if you're used to/expecting reliability and maintenance expense > similar to same-vintage Japanese vehicles, it's not going to...
• Quick BusDepot Beta Test Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 02:10:23 -0400
  I've had a small number of reports that the main index page of the new Bus Depot site is not displaying properly on...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:24:48 -0700
  ...Maybe a updated sticker should read "check book, ATM or credit card maintained.... " ;) On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Mike South...
• Re: A Vanagon mystery? Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 00:19:59 -0400
  Chris, put it appart! the odo is easily remove, once remove you only need to remove the main needle and the 2 screws, now...
• Re: Feedback wanted: SA stainless tanks last year
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:42:01 -0700
  ...Am I missing something? >> >> My thoughts are as follows: >> >> For the aux tank vent, simply tee into the main tank vent hose with a...
• Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 2 May 2014 23:23:38 -0500
  I would think the ease of maintenance goes back to one of Hitler's the ordinal requirements: "that the car must be simple enough...
• aux batteries and stereos
  Historical mailing list - Mike Edwards
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:13:00 -0400
  ...My local RV shop actually had a rocker that says "aux/main" and fits in one of the open switch spots on instrument pannel...
• Re: O2 vs. H2O and HEAT?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 12:58:58 -0400
  ...Julio T wrote: > What system is really the easier one to > work on? Also which system is the cheapest to > maintain, cost of parts...
• Re: gear shift assembly maintainence
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 30 May 2011 13:59:09 -0400
  ...took > the front assembly apart, cleaned, lubed, and back together. > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/vanagon-syncro-gear-shift-lever-maintainence/ > > > alistair >
• While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:01:06 -0500
  ...in terms of maintenance records from the past owner(s), so if there's something under there that needs maintenance, it would probably be...
• VW Micro-Bus Repair Books...
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Spock
  Mon, 04 Jul 1994 20:10:10 -0800
  Can someone recommend a book specifically geared toward repair AND maintainence (sp.) of older VW vans (like the micro-bus)? OF MAIN CONCERN is...
• Re: 215/75R15 ???
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:28:11 -0400
  ...winter tires, and the change was mainly in power. I also remove my drive shaft in my syncro, so gas milage may be mainly...
• Re: Pop Top Alarm
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 12:09:20 -0500
  ...John Flaherty Portland, Maine '94 GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Baker" <abusguy2@springmail.com> To: <jflahert@maine.rr.com> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: How should I market my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:51:22 -0600
  ...Also, if there is a local shop that is popular for maintaining these vans,post FS sheets there. Go Westy also has an online...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - no start ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 10:44:33 -0600
  ...switch parts: >Original - 4 main male connectors and two smaller male connectors: "P" and "S".... >New - 4 main male connectors but no "P" or...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 9 May 2001 13:05:24 -1000
  ...is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle? > > > I'm wondering for how many of you your Vanagon is your main means > of transportation, and...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 22 May 2003 16:37:21 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information Steve, Thanks for your offer. I could do the outline, but I have to admit I am really worried about...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:29:49 -0800
  ...the 'main hot' coming out of the Main Relay to > power the ecu with a 30 amp fuse. > You have a main relay there...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:00:43 -0700
  ...the engine compartment main wiring box the black wire has a >>> connection that could be bad and cause your problem. > > >> Main wiring box? Is...
• 2.1l main bearing - the whole story
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:05:25 -0700
  2.1l main bearing set: Just bugged a couple of VW dealers some more, and finally found out the whole story. It goes like...
• Re: Gasoline (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 May 2008 10:01:12 -0400
  ...In a few days I'm leaving Maine for North Carolina then back up to Virginia and home ... with another such trip in August...
• Thanks for a great online Vanagon maintenance guide
  Historical mailing list - Ellen Marchand
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:04:30 -0700
  ...Many thanks to all of you who post helpful information like this for those of us still learning about Vanagon maintenance. Have bookmarked the...
• Re: Preventive maintenance was: Now Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:29:52 -0500
  OK...that was sent b4 yur post. Approx 12:22, not 1:22(I'm in CST). Lost in San Antonio. Michael in San...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 12:19:49 -0400
  ...I'd love to see the maintenance records/expenditures on a such a vehicle, though! BOB - WA4RRN '85 GL http://brasn'jockstraps.edu
• battery draw
  Historical mailing list - danny vw
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 18:06:14 -0700
  What are the possible culprits of drawing the power out of the main battery on an '81 westy? I have an isolator installed and...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:10:51 -0700
  ...Residual pressure in propane line Mike, did you bleed off the residual propane in the lines (like to the stove) AFTER closing the main...
• Re: Type IV engine - somewhat off topic.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 10:25:50 -0700
  ...And it was less expensive to maintain. What a sports car used > to be! A 914-6 was for sale last week in San...
• Anyone Near Santa Ana, CA? I need a pair of eyes to look at a used van.
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 12:11:57 -0700
  ...2327 s main st. corner of main and warner next to wells fargo bank. I am interested in the overall condition of interior, and...
• Re: trans. main shaft scoring
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 18 May 2001 08:59:21 -0700
  ...On Thu, 17 May 2001 17:29:26 -0700 Gerald Masar <azsun99@earthlink.net> writes: , they discovered that the main shaft > was > scored where...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:34:20 -0700
  ...Common only with high mileage and age, or clogged filter from lack of maintenance. Lots of these pumps last over 20 years. My 25...
• Re: "Leads" from main battery for jump start/charging?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:37:51 -0800
  ...Re: "Leads" from main battery for jump start/charging? you might be thinking of Terry Kay http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/ (scroll...
• re-oil leak from rear main seal?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:40:50 +0000
  ...Martin 82AC >>>>My '83 AC Vanagon is leaking oil, presumably from the rear main seal from what I can see. The leak is most...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:08:18 -0400
  ...Tis not time to neglect ones chores whilst other toil in maintenance servitude. There is no shame to be had in self maintenance, kind...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:52:58 -0700
  ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. > > It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Art Ames
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:23:15 -0600
  ...Please note new > personal address to avoid or covet as you may so desire. > > When we last visited, I was debating pre-emptive maintenance...
• Re: NVC - belated birthday - 24 march
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:20:10 -0700
  ...The main 'bad guy' was played by Eli Wallach and he and Robert Vaughn are the only two of the eight main characters in...
• Re: How do you tell if the Flywheel needs to be machined?
  Historical mailing list - NotaJeep
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 22:17:53 EST
  ...Many are assembled w/o machining....but you want to replace the mainseal and the "O" ring in the flywheel along with the pilot...