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• Re: coolant leak after long idle
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:20:14 -0400
  ...it's worth checking that the radiator fan works, and it never hurts to bleed any air out of the system, but normal operation...
• FW: URGENT!! Broken alternator pulley
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 19 May 2012 21:01:36 -0400
  ...When changing your belts as normal maintenance, always put the old belts under your seat or some place on your car. That way you...
• Re: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:24:05 -0600
  Loren Busch wrote: > Mike, your description comes very very close to describing "Vanagon > Syndrome" or as VW described it in their service bulletin > "Intermittent...
• Re: 5 spd tranny
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:57:56 -0400
  ...If you want it, call Customer Service and ask for Dan (215-234-VWVW) or email me directly at ron@busdepot.com. Since there...
• Re: Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:34:56 EDT
  ...It should stop when the pressure reaches normal levels. If this is not the case you can get a new Marshal Brass 290 regulator...
• Re: Lousy automatic shifting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 18 May 2022 23:10:25 -0500
  ...clutch pistons. > > It is easy enough to service the fluid and filter. Some wear particles are normal. If the screen is loaded with fibrous...
• Warning from former Vanagon owner (Don't sell!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 07:15:52 EDT
  ...I think you are providing a great service to vanagon owners, and you could tell them for me to never think about getting rid...
• Re: limping with leaking heads
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 01:58:52 -0600
  ...A > relatively clear radiator and heater cores won't be bothered (much) by a > little Barr's, but I've seen cruddy but serviceable...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:48:31 -0500
  ...I specialize in what 'REAL SERVICE' is - and I don't > > mean > > service the car, I mean actual S E R V I C...
• My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 01:38:47 -0600
  Is this your normal experience with a tune-up? Bosch Plugs $13.00 Dist Cap $11.20 Ign rotor $9.20 Air Filter $13...
• Re: Slight Rust on Fuel Pressure Regulator; Will POR-15 Stop Rust Progress? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 15 May 2012 18:05:13 -0700
  ...I think the camera brings out details one wouldn't normally notice but I see your points. Vancafe has them for $118 or so...
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:04:09 -0500
  I'd find an escrow service(maybe not ebay's, but something like it). Nout sure what the charge would be, but peace of...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:54:14 -0500
  ...It's cold out there Ford battery died and the Bus (Vanagon) has been put into extra service. Always starts right up, hope I...
• Re: Whining sound from transmission
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 08:32:01 -0600
  ...The trans now seems to behave completely normally and I am very pleased. This, of course, was not a Vanagon transmission. YMMV. Let me...
• Re: Front rain gutter trip strip question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Nov 2012 06:11:51 -0500
  ...do drivers normally paint these these silver (on older > models), leave them black or paint them the car color? And do they press or...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:12:53 -0800
  ...I'd look there - I had 'rear hatch weirdness' and that fuse was blown. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Peranteau" <service@BENJAMINS.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Gas Saving Tips
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:25:08 -0600
  ...Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:06:18 -0800
  ...Semi-normal I think........though I bet the ATF is a little yucky in the pan of my auto trans - I should get after...
• Re: por-15
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 05:41:10 EDT
  ...Always a good idea to top coat it with a normal paint for added protection as POR-15 is ultraviolet light sensitive. Even when...
• Tiico won't start. Advice or Phone Help Please!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 09:22:23 -0600
  ...The engine turns over normally, but doesn't even try to start. After only a few seconds of cranking, it is easy to smell...
• Re: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:22:30 EDT
  ...Hopefully, if they accept Vanagons for service, they'll be capable of doing this work and making the vehicle safe. I'm sure I...
• New free Sirius satellite radio offer
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 19:02:47 -0400
  ...You get FREE activation (normally $15). If you choose to deactivate service within the first year, a $30 charge will be billed for the...
• Re: Engine Balancing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:01:28 -0500
  ...It is simply performed to extend engine life of engine bearings and reduce minute vibration in the engine under normal operating conditions and the...
• Re: Temp II bad [again??!!] says DigiTool [long winded]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:44:52 +0000
  ...5 � 2.2 � 1.9 > � 1.5 � 1.3 > [ normal for cold] > > And the engine runs fine at that point. > > > > So the Temp II...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:23:13 -0500
  ...The only major service was a clutch replacement and having the head gaskets replaced about 100K ago. > > Keep the normal maintenece up, change the...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:33:40 -0400
  ...I know that he went out of his way to shift service commitments around in order to provide service to me since I was...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:38:18 -0500
  ...COM> wrote: > Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions. 3000 miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig recommendation matches Ford's. > > -Jarrett...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 94 16:23:24 PDT
  ...Looks like a "Special Service Tool". A large, deep socket works great! by the way, are you sure it's leaking from the threads...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 May 2007 20:34:00 -0500
  ...This is their normal >> tool loan service - I just did this to pull a pilot bearing on a >> different car. >> >> More notes: The puller...
• Re: New symptoms (still not running right)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:33:22 -0500
  ...I take off and drive normal but the needle is staying in the 3-4 >range. After about 5 minutes, it works normal. Haven...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:07:52 -0800
  ...corroded or worn beyond normal adjustment range, but still can >>> be tweaked. >>> >>> timing doesn't get off at all normally. >>> >>> air filters 'may' get...
• Re: Winches, response blocked again!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 20 Nov 2021 12:29:13 -0800
  ...If your use is normal on road driving during difficult weather > every > > other option should be considered to avoid needing a winch in the...
• Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
  ...Lights Malfunction * (90/92-03) Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures * (90/87-03) Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously * (24...
• ATTENTION DIESEL WESTY FANS - FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 15:26:29 -0700
  ...Has both tables & legs ! Van appears to have the normal approximately 150,000 miles on it, although the owner believes it has 61,000...
• Re: Rust proofing-Yes or No
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 09:14:49 CDT
  ...assuming "normal" maintenance. WITH the additional after-market rust-proofing, the newspaper article said the same car would statistically last about 2.5 - 3...
• RE: Stranded in L.A. - 81 won't start
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 13:58:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any chance that a Vanagon can be affected this way? The V6anagon has a carb (now), and the normal Chevy fuel pump mounted to...
• Re: "clacka" noise @ rear right wheel area
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:01:03 -0500
  ...The lifter clacking thing is really common on the WBX, and usually is of no consequence if properly serviced with the treatment just described...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:17:06 -0500
  ...I have always crossed rears > >>>>> to > >>>>> front as his service book said, but I was just wondering what most > >>>>> folks > >>>>> do. > >>>>> Also, his service...
• 1987 High Idle-Follow Up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 12:59:26 -0400
  ...Next I disconnected the pair of >wires attached to the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve and the van idled >normally while warm. I suspect that...
• Re: No start after temp II replacement - conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:36:37 -0500
  ...In addition, they weren't gapped >properly and looked like they hadn't been serviced in some time. > >I think in the end it...
• **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 16:45:26 -0500
  ...That means 15% off of our discounted price, on all items that normally qualify for listmember discounts (which is most items, with a minimum...
• Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:51:13 -0600
  Hi, So something like 150 ft lbs would generally be the max for "normal" work... outside of the stupid axle nut! lol What would...
• here I go again...
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:23:10 -0400
  ...step on the pedal nothing would happen, then it rev like normal, also cutting out at stops, sputtering) This was all a very intermitent...
• unused old VWs (was 4SALE,91 VW WESTFALIA)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Meier
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 22:54:58 +0100
  ...It had been seldom but regulary used - and serviced. It had very little of the normal rust and gave me a wonderful, trouble-free...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:24:29 +0000
  ...I wondering if normal electronics store or auto parts store sell big relay like that. >From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@enteract.com> >To: Mathieu Bertrand...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:24 -0700
  ...Then you can drive it like normal and have your local sweetie put the D/S back in at home. No harm will be...
• Re: Engine Case Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:32:27 -0500
  ...two engine > rebuilding machine shops that the chemical dunk tanks they normally use are not good > for aluminium. The chemicals they use will turn...
• Rear alignment question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:50:23 -0400
  ...This is not something recommended or part of VW Vanagon service. They are winging it, but had great success recently. So any reason why...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:45:42 -0500
  ...Headlamp switch and ignition switch are the ones that normally fail. So��the real reason for installing the headlight relays is to save those...
• Re: Travel Emergency: 4sp Manual Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:49:08 -0500
  ...She also says the clutch pedal >>action seems normal. >> >>I guessing rear shifter linkage is bad, but your suggestions? Nearest >>trustworthy shop? Try to...
• Re: Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 13 May 2005 00:51:12 -0500
  ...restoring a 50's or earlier old car, it would seem normal to rebuild a door latch, but you'd gladly pick one up...
• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:37:36 -0600
  ...into service for cross > > > country trips and living space? > > > > > > > > > > > > However after all that is said if they couldn't travel at normal > speeds I...
• Re: GPS Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:03:36 -0400
  ...Hospitals, auto services, restaurants, shopping, recreation, fuel, highway rest stops, police stations, attractions, banks, etc,all preloaded. In addition, there are GPS user sites...
• Re: Increased Idle Speed with A/C
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:47:48 -0700
  ...Do you have a copy of the Digifant FI Service Manual. Drop me a note off list if you would, please. You problem prompted...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:23:22 -0400
  ...van to the > 4x4 > road, the forestry service areas > and I dont want to worry about normal off road camping scratches ... and I > know...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:21 -0700
  ...know how to adjust it, >> or how to tweak it when normal adjusting won't work anymore, just >> ask. > > Just might do that. >> >> There...
• Re: K&N air filters worth the extra money?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 12:16:54 PST
  ...filter service kit >($9.95) around every 50,000 miles. Are they worth the extra money, or >should one stick with a normal one...
• Re: Canadian shipping
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:45:24 -0500
  > This is the reason you should never have anything shipped > into Canada by a courier service. Use the normal Postal system! The problem with...
• Re: TDI or not--Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:25:32 -0500
  Another consideration for your oil is the Diesel engine service rating. You want to see CH-4 or CI-4. These ratings indicate the...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 May 2012 05:45:09 -0400
  ...a result of the space between rotating parts and the bearings, normal new is 40 ~ 60 lbs at 4000 rpm when fully warmed up...