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• Re: In defense of Dealers, was: Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 10:33:50 -0800
  ...I can't believe it is simply that *all* dealer service managers are idiots. Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:54:26 -0400
  ...Over > the years VW itself changed calibrations to 'ease' customer concerns over > the normal gauge readings. Worse example was the technical service bulletin > (TSB...
• Re: Coolant I use in my 1990 with stock 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:19:27 -0900
  ...Having worked in the service depts. of Honda and VW I can attest to > the Honda being about 1/3 the price of the...
• Re: Brake dust on alloy wheel ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:02:05 -0700
  ...Normal part of a service... consider rotating tires, adjust tire pressure, replace missing tire valve caps ( metal ones are better as the have a...
• 1998 Eurovan Portfolio--NEW CAMPER in America?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 22:30:06 -0400
  ...1) My friend who's Service Manager at the local VW dealer says that a new Westy is coming out. I figure he's...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:19:38 -0800
  ...Here's a direct quote from a service manual: "When vehicle battery is disconnected, this memory is lost. The computer will use default data...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 May 2006 05:57:18 EDT
  ...It is normally recommended that both the ICV and the ICU be replaced whenever there is a malfunction of one, unless your absolutely sure...
• Re: AAA road service, FYI
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 13:24:14 -0500
  That's normal and typical AAA service. It's not what John is talking about. John is mainly talking about being dropped off at...
• List successes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:22:03 -0400
  ...I would not normally do such a big upgrade but it is clearly needed for the health of my engine! Can’t do more...
• Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:23:46 +0000
  ...Wheel bearings, how often to service? A single downhill brake overheating event can ruin the grease in the front wheel bearings. So can driving...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Apr 2015 to 11 Apr 2015 - Special issue (#2015-9)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 11 Apr 2015 21:49:57 -0600
  ...The sticking lifter problem on Vanagons is quite normal and usually will go away after some driving. No damage will result due to the...
• Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 21 May 2012 14:15:35 -0700
  ...conversion services too. In other markets Singlecab and Doublecab bodies are available. I've seen some converted for vehicle transport. They are normally FWD...
• Re: balky automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 16:48:15 -0800
  ...Then, finally, it thunks into second and functions normally until the next morning. She has replaced transmission fluid and had lines bled. Any thoughts...
• Re: Second battery level voltages?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 06:33:50 EST
  ...These Optima batteries must be charged in a fashion not similar to normal car starting batteries is all I can think of right now...
• Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:28:12 -0700
  ...had the van, been a little noise..I've thought it normal for > vanagons...but now, since nothing has broken with my van for...
• Re: chains for camper
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:57:19 -0800
  ...I only used normal mud and snows and > did > > just fine. I lived on a hill for part of that time. > > > > When we moved...
• Re: Syncro Tech Info
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 94 8:43:08 PDT
  ...new ones on the lot at the time!) needs the 30K service. I asked the guy what they do, and he said "Everything". "Everything...
• FW: Steering U-joint
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:10:47 -0400
  ...Wouldn't want to start watching too many episodes of Survivors ! Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Vanagon/Vanagon Westfailia Service for the...
• Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:24 -0500
  ...Rpm below 2200 drops the backpressure enough >whereby the relief valve unseats and restores normal flow pattern and >pressure. Additionally, oil light flickers at...
• Re: long-distance towing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:04:20 -0400
  ...Why should I tow, when all the real towing competitors have the flat-bed > service? > > Go for full service!! > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:16:15 -0600
  ...At over 100K and probably never been serviced it is probably just showing normal wear. A transmission that is noisy will surprise you and...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:59:07 -0400
  ...It could actually wind up being worse than a normal steel muffler because steel is more flexible and resists cracking better. Just FYI. Ken...
• Re: Bentley Dometic fridge air pump mod - anybody tried it?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 13:17:13 -0400
  ...The steps are described in detail in the Bentley and it was evidently > > documented so your normal non-Dometic VW service technicians can address...
• Re: Gas Saving Tips
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:55:29 -0500
  ...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: Bus Depot's Service, long complaint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:30:01 -0700
  ...Depot that is not promptly and satisfactorily resolved through our normal customer service. How many retailers do you deal with where you have the...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 May 2010 21:16:35 -0400
  ...This is elusive as after shut down the stuff falls off and everything will be normal even during oil pressure testing. Normal driving sloshing...
• Re: How can you test a VC on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:12:32 -0700
  ...it just stop engaging altogether when it packs up. > This is normal, and a good sign of a healthy VC. The thing works by...
• Re: Brakes problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:21:43 -0700
  ...one, or a used in-service one...since the piston >> never slides down to the bottom in normal use....there's a section of...
• Re: Van Cafe - How'd they do that?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:24:30 -0700
  ...but they're good to me, and I'm sure glad they exist ! They are my normal sorce for 'vanagon only' type parts. Now...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 23 May 2009 21:16:35 -0400
  ...I had no idea that the large amount of wobble in mine was not normal! Sure enough, all the other westies I looked at...
• Re: Fuel econmy and VW Camper Family
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:27:28 -0500
  ...They pushed the Diesel engine into service to have something to sell until the waterboxer was ready and the real early water boxers were...
• Re: More BusDepot woes...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 21:14:04 MST
  ...Did my debt card get debited? This doesnt seem like their normal MO from what I have read from other people, but I'm...
• Re: fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 06:46:11 -0500
  ...is this about average for fuel pump life span? Does it normally >make >noise before it quits? This is my daily driver so I...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:17:03 -0600
  ...I serviced my solenoid seven > years ago > > and its still going so I know that it takes a long time to collect > enough > > dirt...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:53:57 -0500
  ...The normal adjuster will now take care of both the service brake and hand brake. The hand brake should cause the shoes to drag...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:47:37 EDT
  ...We don't use the extra poles because we travel with an exuberant Black Lab who is normally tied to the van on an...
• Re: (F) The importance of a good ground (LVC)-an important home wiring lesson here!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:12:43 -0500
  ...the service ground rod is the only place these conductors shall be tied together. Why? Because if the grounding conductors carry normal currents, than...
• Re: Passat feedback
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 16:52:00 -0700
  ...Do all my own service. Has been totally reliable, no problems, good power (1.8T engine). Comfortable for long distance trips. Haven't spent...
• Re: Slight Rust on Fuel Pressure Regulator; Will POR-15 Stop Rust Progress? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:07 -0700
  ...It might > be fine for some time but who knows how long. > > I think the camera brings out details one wouldn't normally notice...
• Re: '88 stalling, lurching problems increasing
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:43:42 -0600
  ...our faithful Jetta TD, our >normally summer- >use-only Westy has been put into full kid hauling service for the past 6 >weeks or...
• Re: AOL message postings - was "Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this"
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:21:43 EDT
  ...other ways to overcome this but so far none are suitable. Normally it's not a problem if you've been following the tread...
• Re: Winches, response blocked again!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:49:32 -0500
  ...If your use is normal on road driving during difficult weather > > every > > > other option should be considered to avoid needing a winch in the...
• Re: Vanagon front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 18 May 2009 07:40:21 -0400
  ...This is another slow moving part that normally lasts pretty much forever unless rust comes into the picture. When something moves slow, VW decides...
• Re: Loud lifter problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:23:31 -0700
  ...Went out and >started it this morning, and the engine ran quiet as normal. > >I will take your advice on the oil filter and...
• Re: Problem with someone on this List !
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:55:08 -0700
  ...using some search parameters against the incoming mail to match virus against normal mail i have matched 6 possible computers. jimt On Nov 30...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:00:32 -0500
  ...This is what controls the normal shift points. A have seen debris that got past past the filter keep the balls from seating. If...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Mon, 31 May 2010 18:59:00 -0700
  ...This is elusive as after shut down the stuff falls off and everything will be normal even during oil pressure testing. Normal driving sloshing...
• Re: AC Part II
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 11:27:55 -0400
  ...Has it been a few years since you had the system serviced? It sound like it is time to have it evacuated, and a...
• Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:11:49 -0800
  ...I can believe that there is a service > mode, > but I'm having trouble believing that the ECU can 'remember' the state of > the...
• follow up to original inquiry (stumbling 89 GL 2.1)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 May 1997 21:35:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...After a normal start-up, and idle, the engine would stumble, and hesitate as I applied the gas, or turned on the A/C...
• religious affiliation
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:52:25 -0700
  ...The charges were very fair----Ken charges his mail order= =20 price for parts and a normal labor charge. I had previously spoken to...
• Re: Axle Bearing Kits
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 12 May 2008 16:10:34 -0300
  ...Is this normal? Should I take it back and tell them this is normal for Vanagons and see what they say? Or are my...
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:20:07 -0800
  ...it would be interesting to check with a Ford Service Dept ... if they actually know that is .. I would be they would say less...
• Re: Kumho tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 20:56:21 +0000
  ...http://www.kumhotireusa.com/pdf_files/852back.pdf <SNIP> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Mike Finkbiner mike_l_f@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:58:20 -0400
  ...service-bulletins/ >> =20 >> =20 >> Technical Bulletin >> Group: 90 >> Number: 92-03 >> Date: February 29, 1992 >> Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures...
• Brand Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:42:27 -0400
  ...She also gave me a big folder with every receipt for service done to the van since new, it has 201K miles on it...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:02:49 -0700
  ...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: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 12:45:33 -0800
  ...that would be a slight help rpm wise over what we normally have in our US models with the AT. On 3/6/2014...
• Re: CV greasing - not smooth when put back together :(
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 May 2017 14:23:18 -0700
  ...They didn't want someone to pay $250 for a service and come back a few months later with "serviced" joints that needed replacing...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:52:38 -0500
  ...corroded or worn beyond normal adjustment range, but still >>> can be tweaked. >>> >>> timing doesn't get off at all normally. >>> >>> air filters 'may' get...