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Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:38:16 -0700
...Low oil pressure is a pretty sure sign of a tired motor, and your odo confirms it is nearing it's expected service life...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:47:23 -0800
...Shoot, I've spend 6 hours to make sure the one hour job I then did was the right one to do, countless times...
Re: Hoods in the van..
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:49:24 +0000
...The guy I bought > > > it from was towing it around every time he moved(3 times) and > > > wanted > > > to fix > > > it up but > > > never...
Re: Selling my 1989 Bluestar ($25k)
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:29:56 -0600
...trying to sell me life insurance, health insurance, Obama insurance, merchant services, very expensive money and the latest, greatest “guaranteed to make millions” investment...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 10 May 2011 20:37:00 -0700
...Not doing much after sevearl years in service. so one surface or level is for combusion sealing .. the other sealing is to keep coolant...
Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:35:16 -0700
...Inside she is cleaned several times a week > and > all > seats are permanently covered with washable sheets. The mechanical parts > have > always been serviced...
Re: Introductions and electrical questions
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:05:39 -0800
...I was very naive when I began (and still feel so at times.) Here is my advice which I learned from many on this...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
12/10/95 10:27 PM
...registered on the repaired o replacement odometer was identical to that before such service. _ |_| (3) I hereby certify that the repaired or replacement odometer...
Re: 1985 - Horn COntact ring on Steering WHeel
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:42:11 -0800
...having used it 10's of thousands of times since ...the 60's probably .. mine does not attract dust and dirt. heck ....one of...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 13:13:57 -0600
...The engine runs great sometimes, but rough and terrible other times. It is a real problem that does have a solution. Adrian -----Original Message...
Re: Selling my 1989 Bluestar ($25k)
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:26:11 -0600
...trying to sell me life insurance, health insurance, Obama insurance, merchant services, very expensive money and the latest, greatest "guaranteed to make millions" investment...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - John Dillon
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:41:20 -0400
...Carolina who >> showed me the water jacket seal problem and his epoxy repair. I immediately >> thought - "that's my kind of engine!" >> >> It may...
Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:41:14 -0600
...I find lots of BMWs, Jags, Audi in wrecking yards that have great bodies but the transmissions fail, a $4000.00 repair job just...
Re: List member saves the day Sometimes just a bit of luck!
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:44:32 -0700
...Lots of fuel. > Temp 2 connector was cracked, in really bad shape, suspect some corrosion. > Reseated connector multiple times to wide contacts. > Tried starting...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...Beyond this, there were a couple of routine services, at 15,000 miles and 22,500 miles. At the latter service we had the...
LOTSA NEWS from The Bus Depot!! (long)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 27 Oct 1997 21:18:38 -0500
...At times I'd been literally months behind on my e-mail, which bothered me as much as it did you. For the last...
Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:04:28 -0500
...reimburse > > for the tow and their authorized service center gets to > bill you for the > > repair. Since Bosch electrics rarely fail within a couple...
Re: [WetWesties] The Misadventures of Vanagon Stan. Long, Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:02:48 -0500
...After slaving through about > three > days of "First Time Big Repair" on the Westy I cranked it up. Well > for > sure guys the opposite...
Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 18:55:49 -0700
...you bring your rig to a professional for X services. They either do the work with full integrity or not. whatever the van needs...
Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 20 May 2016 18:44:17 -0700
...I've adjusted the >>> shoes and e-brake at >>> least several times now. This last time, with the new adjuster bars >>> installed, I left...
On Conversion Engine Reliability
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:11:57 EDT
...Then In mid July I was at the local VW dealer, BSing with the service manager when he announced that he had a Vanagon...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:56:51 -0700
...They had just had it serviced. > they got a flat tire. > All the kings men and all the kings horses.. > the people driving the...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:56:35 +0000
...WBX=1, Chrysler=0! Jeff ----- Original Message ----- > See? "Deniers" > It does not matter how many times the subject of WBX engine reliability > comes up...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:26:01 -0500
...Has it gotten me where I want to go with it, reasonably reliably? Only gotten stopped by it two times, one because a water...
Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:30:36 -0700
...Inside she is cleaned several times a week and all seats are permanently covered with washable sheets. The mechanical parts have always been serviced...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:37:25 -0400
...It's a > >>> WORLD > >>> engine. > >>> > >>> > >>> Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost > >>> much > >>> less than Van parts. > >>> > >>> > >>> Tune Up...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:20:00 -0700
...And there were times when I definitely use the"Calibrated > Wrist" - each had it's place. When I have new tires mounted - the shops...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
...The Bentley for the 3A is a service manual in contrast to that Bentley so masquerading for the Vanagon. It provides a serious level...
Re: List member saves the day
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:28:04 -0700
...arrive Forgive those who took our money and gave us poor repairs As we forgive those to whom we took free advice from around...
Re: Buying advice - plz read immediately buyer
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 20:57:04 -0500
...He's been banned close to 10 times (under > >> different names), there are pending fraudulant claims and arguments > >> occuring > >> between he and buyers. Luckily...
Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:28:06 -0800
...They would be squeezed by VWoA for a very thin or none profit in repairing my car under warranty. THey would not be happy...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Sun, 22 Mar 2015 18:44:58 -0600
...Jon On 3/21/2015 8:47 AM, Don Hanson wrote: > See? "Deniers" > > It does not matter how many times the subject of WBX...
from LiMBO: the Vanagon Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 13 Feb 95 14:36:21 CST
...However, this layout results in a very complex system that requires certain guidelines that must be adhered to at all times. First of all...
Re: Selling my 1989 Bluestar ($25k)
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:37:41 -0500
...trying to sell >> me life insurance, health insurance, Obama insurance, merchant services, >> very expensive money and the latest, greatest "guaranteed to make millions" >> investment...
Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:08:27 -0800
...reimburse > > for the tow and their authorized service center gets to > bill you for the > > repair. Since Bosch electrics rarely fail within a couple...
Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:48:34 -0500
...A few times the pressure made it to 90 psi. Once I made it to the highway service road (~1 mile) the pressure was...
Trip Home from Burning Man - the final chapter
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 11:23:12 EDT
...Double bubble, reflective covered both sides, insulation cut to fit the exterior of the canvass pop top was used many times both to keep...
Engine conversions (Was: I've seen the Tii conversion completed)
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 10:14:16 -0700
Very good points, and I think this is sound advice for anyone considering a swap that cannot handle their own repairs to some degree...
Re: My latest Acquisitions....
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:42:00 -0700
...might let you bring your van in for service and barely even mention changing the coolant. . 'of course' ...vanagon savy shops should be 'all...
Re: coolant leak story
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:23:28 -0800
...I had 14 years of trouble free driving with that engine, I hope you get the same service in your conversion. Putting an I4...
Long Life for your engine
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 May 1997 14:23:46 -0400
...This turns a dealer only $200 hose, into a $20 repair every time. I done this countless times, your mechanic does too. Keep the...
Fw: 2.1L Align bore and main bearings
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 21:18:30 -0500
...you could send you parts in for inspection and > repair. I am a full service engine rebuilder and offer parts a competitive > prices and...
Re: Newbie question
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
...They (Lloyd) only sell to VW dealers, repair shops, and independent parts/service dealers, so you may have to search around for these mats...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:18:05 -0500
...The engine runs great sometimes, > but rough and terrible other times. It is a real problem that does have > a solution. > Adrian > > -----Original Message...
Re: Anyone not having problems?VW
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 19:19:19 EDT
...It's been "totaled" twice in accidents, and both times I had it repaired rather than replaced, because I like it. It's got...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:04:54 -0500
I have had the crankshaft seal at the tranny/crankcase connection leak twice, both times requiring removing the tranny and installing a new seal...
Re: rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:06:11 -0600
...However, I'm a poor man who has more time that money, so I do my own repairs. I have a pretty good track...
Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:42:51 -0700
...the future of service support for the > Vanagon, having to deal with the cascade of parts failures that often > accompanies repairs. Imagine the impact...
Re: brake reservoir leak
Historical mailing list - Rich
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:37:20 -0700
...To do the repair: Reach back and put your fingers in the recesses in the back of the instrument cover and squeeze until it...
Re: [WetWesties] From the WetWesties FB Page, About Daryl
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:45:03 -0600
...He was surrounded by his family.<BR>> I'll post more when we have details about a service. God bless.<BR>> &gt...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:50:13 -0400
...It's a >> >>> WORLD >> >>> engine. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost >> >>> much >> >>> less than Van parts. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Tune Up...
Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:02:43 -0400
...I only go on once a month or so, and only check that group a couple times a year. But sometimes I read a...
Re: Help! Need Advice for Westy Purchase
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 23:04:04 -0700
...They had meticulously listed all the little needed repairs and produced a sizable binder with every receipt they had ever received for Westy maintenance...
Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:02:54 -0800
...I just get good German Lobro joints or CV & Boot kit, put them on there with good grease properly, and service them once in...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...R 85,00 15 000 km service ................................ R 376,46 Spare wheel and tyre replacement ................. R 767,87 Total (service & repairs) ........................ R 1 257...
Re: Fryeday Content.. some GM trivia and news on the VOLT (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:01:20 -0400
...This "Liner" had seen it's last mile as I coasted to a Service Station with a Repair Garage on the side. Recall this...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:52:35 -0600
...If there is one fault with >>>> the >>>> auto repair industry it is the number of folks that learned strictly on >>>> the >>>> job with very...
Atlanta to Moscow Road Trip (Awfully Long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 11:13:39 PST
...The owner delivered it to my sister Carol in Atlanta, she arranged to have a couple of repairs done, and my son and I...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Ry
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:27:31 -0500
...It happens. > > I sent the propeller and governor off of my 1968 Cessna 210 to an FAA > Certified Repair station for a rebuild. Neither...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:18 -0700
...not a repair, but just a cheater test as I said. One of my many tricks. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ry" <rylincoln@GMAIL.COM...