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Re: Subie swap
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 7 May 2018 09:20:06 -0400
...The Wikipedia page about Yahoo groups seems to have links to the main page which should let you search. Subaruvanagon really is the main...
Re(2): Nervous about heads
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 18:19:32 -0500
Don, Regarding your scary message about the main coolant tank and the recovery tank raises a question for me. How can I tell if...
FS: '84 in NJ
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Wed, 12 May 1999 10:56:37 -0400
...all maintenance records - two tone white/red with tan interior - air conditioning - located in Far Hills, NJ - $3700 or best offer Paul henderson@unx...
Re: s-a-f-e code on VW radios [a day early :) ]
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 19:09:49 EDT
In a message dated 7/10/2003 2:00:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, fitzr@SUSCOM-MAINE.NET writes: > Ah hah - I thought I...
Re: main wiring harness
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 12:03:15 -0700
...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 10:52 AM Subject: main wiring harness > wow just covering everything before the ECU gets here, wiring...
Re: Degrading Comments
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:50:45 -0500
...Some have automatic wastegates that maintain preset pressures. Some are designed to maintain sealevel manifold pressure up to certain altitudes. I would think that...
Re: Baja Suggestions? - Hot springs!
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 19:38:39 -0400
...http://www.guadalupe-canyon.com After the hot springs, take the dirt road south of San Felipe but go off the main track, about...
Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Fri, 21 May 2010 22:08:06 -0700
...the shims go between the flywheel and the main bearing (not the crankshaft). Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
What to look for?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:36:44 -0800
...Once you've quelled such immediate mechanical uprisings, start working on the more routine maintenance items. Somewhere near the front of the Haynes and...
Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19 Main bearing info was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:33:16 -0400
...The two middle main bearings bores are in fact the same size on the bug main bearings bores as they are on the 1...
Re: Re[3]: SYNCRO - Different lands
Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:26:47 -0700
...MAINTTEC DUNBAR <MAINTTEC.DUNBAR@TOTAL-OIL-MARINE.CO.UK> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 1:21 AM > Subject: Re...
Re: Aircooled Rear main seal
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 21 Mar 2004 09:31:08 -0500
...Aircooled Rear main seal I have a 1982 Westy and recently replaced the rear main seal and o-ring on the flywheel. Now it...
Re: SYNCRO
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:21:00 -0500
...MAINTTEC DUNBAR <MAINTTEC.DUNBAR@TOTAL-OIL-MARINE.CO.UK> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 1:21 AM Subject: Re...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:13:37 -0700
Doing so might test part of the blue cap operation but if filling main tank when engine cold, does he think the coolant will...
Syncro tranny whine
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Sat, 16 May 1998 06:15:34 -0400
...When my transmission is unloaded, (coasting) there is a whine coming out of the main transmission. Can't find a problem looking at the...
Re: The List
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:17:56 -0800
...again, and enjoy suitability for purpose via reasonable, prudent maintenace. Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
Re: Tiico and Vagcom
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Sun, 7 Jul 2002 15:39:52 -0400
...Flaherty" <jflahert@MAINE.RR.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 3:23 PM Subject: Re: Tiico and Vagcom > <Snipped...
2nd battery question
Historical mailing list - Philip and Buffy Simmons
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 22:28:03 -0800
...main and will the optima second start it (and will this show that it is properly connected?) Really want to ensure that the main...
Re: Monday Meanderings & Musings ;-)
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:13:33 -0800
On 12/19/06, courtney hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote: > I guess it depends on what you call mainstream. When I go in and...
FYI-or more than you may need..
Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:02:52 -0400
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html
Re: Starter Gone?
Historical mailing list - Ry
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:52:29 -0500
Have you replaced your main positive cable that goes from battery to starter yet? -Ry http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln On Sat, Oct...
Re: '80 Air Cooled Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 02:08:04 -0400
...Replacing the valves as maintenance seems a bit extreme to me. I would do a compression and leak down test before I broke into...
Crank shaft seal front and back
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:56:12 -0800
...I'm going to replace my cluctch, and during that work do the main seal, "O" ring, and a new clutch pilot bearing and...
Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 14:25:11 -0400
It seems like there are two main schools of thought on this among owners who keep their vans for many years/miles: School 1...
Re: redline (not the oil)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 12 Apr 2006 01:38:44 +1200
...due to having 2 paired/staggered big-ends without main bearings in-between (ie effectively a 3-main-bearing crank where any other design...
Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:07:38 -0400
...2009/10/26, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>: > What is the purpose of this? Any maintenance required? Thanks. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT...
'80 Air Cooled Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Christopher
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:30:56 -0700
...Being an air cooled is there anything you would recommend as maintenance around this mileage point. I was thinking of yanking the heads and...
Re: leaky head gasket question again
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 20:09:55 -0500
...No problems so far and I continued to use van as a daily driver throughout the winter (Northern Maine). I have also made three...
Re: Is the rear main seal in an 8v scirocco the same as a rear main seal in a...
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Mon, 31 May 2004 15:54:22 EDT
The Rear Crank Seal Scirocco # 026 103 051A ( Scirocco Rear Seal Different from Vanagon ) 85 X 105 X 12 MM Dia. Rear Crank Seal...
Re: Main Belt Pulley disconnect
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:58:43 -0700
...have a 1986 Vanagon 2.1 engine and last night the main pulley disconnected. It appears the bolt backed out. > As I was driving...
Re: Battery and Battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Thu, 24 Jul 1997 15:02:35 EDT
...sealed maintenance-free battery. >All >> automotive batteries require some H2o maintenance (distilled water > >wouldnt the optima gel cell battery be a truly maintenance free...
Re: Speedometer Ok -Odometer and trip meter dead!?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 20 May 2006 22:25:27 -0700
The problem with my piece isn't the main gear, it's the grey gear at the opposite end of that shaft. All the...
Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:14:12 -0700
...main coolant hose, going to a plastic main coolant pipe, >> and they have a metal insert in the end of those plastic main pipes...
Re: Waterpump replacement on '88?
Historical mailing list - Dave
Thu, 16 Sep 1999 13:34:34 -0500
I replaced my pump recently, on an 87 2.1 non-syncro, and did not remove the main pulley. I removed the connection to...
Crankshafts Type IV
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:46:25 -0600
While at the crankshaft shop I was looking through the specs book to check out possible availability of main bearing sets. In the Type...
Re: Vgon in Richmond
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:38:22 -0800
...green one. And my grey, of course. Stephen - West of E. Main. --- mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I spied with my little eye...
Re: No start after Temp II replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:32:14 -0500
James, I hate it when that happens!!!!Try to do a little preventive maintenance and everything goes to h3ll in a hand-basket. You...
rear disc brake adapter bracket
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:37:48 -0400
http://burleysmotorsports.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10
Maine event when/where? (BBTB)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:24:25 -0400
When and where is Buses by the Buoy this year? Mike
Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:40:19 -0800
I just keep a log book to track all maintenance and repairs and any other notes to help me next time. I then track...
Whiff of propane
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:07:15 -0700
...This suggests to me that the trouble is the filler bits, the tank, the line leading to the main shutoff, or the main shutoff...
Re: Costco's Hot Dogs
Historical mailing list - dan nims
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 12:44:46 -0700
...Here in Maine you can walk out of most any Irving Oil > Station with a hot dog, can of soda, and a bag of...
(Thanks for the) HELP!!! Van won't start!!!
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 12:31:05 -0500
...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel
Need some fabric for curtains for your bus??
Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:02:27 -0700
...too cool. <http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=43&start=51&si d=31U9Hz01RCK46Oz>http://www.equilter.com...
Re: Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Albins gears/mainshafts
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:34:10 +1200
...Albins in Australia makes a thicker mainshaft and full gearsets. The >> hears have coarser teeth and are much WIDER than stock also. Their >> reputation...
Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:29:51 -0800
...I'm tempted to try it again but for my concern about rod and main bearings, and I guess rod bolts as it's...
headlight bulb question...
Historical mailing list - Neil Wasbrikoff
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 17:19:49 -0500
Hello Volks, would anyone know, if I can use an 80/100 watt, 9004 bulb in my main head light housing? Here's a...
Re: Massive vanagon siting
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:30:35 -0600
On 9/23/04 8:01 PM, "Edward Maglott" <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> wrote: > I think that video is available from the www...
Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 3 May 2008 14:33:31 -0400
...cars that will go untold distance >with total abuse and NO maintenance... Dream on. You've apparently not had a Toyota Previa/Estima with...
FS: 93 VW Eurovan MV
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Jan 1997 10:30:22 PST
...Harrold at " marycall@maine.maine.edu" Located near Bangor, Maine. Will be heading to Florida in Van on 2-1 unless sold before.
Re: 82 Diesel seized up Help!
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 16 Dec 1999 15:36:18 -0800
...If maintained to "Deutsche Methode" (Hallo, >Herr Doktor Tim) then it should last longer than you want it too! Arguably the most successful small...
Re: camping near Portland
Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:41:26 -0400
...Besides my Westy I ride a BMW motorcycle and belong to the BMW motorcycle riders of Southern Maine. Every Spring we hold a rally...
Re: SurePower Battery Searator NOT Isolator!
Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:55:11 -0400
...Both models leave the starter always connected to the main battery. Both models allow the aux battery to assist the main battery, provided the...
Re: Oversized main bearings?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 22 May 2012 15:06:26 -0400
...On 5/22/2012 2:13 PM, Ken Olsen wrote: > I've got my 1.9 waterboxer open and it needs new main bearings...
For Sale:1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Mon, 8 May 2000 19:33:40 -0500
...It's been extremely well maintained and, in return, given us some wonderful vacation memories but it's time to move on. The choice...
speedo fixit? (was Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty)
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:44:37 -0800
...It's not noticable at higher speeds mainly because of road noise. Also, the is needle "wobble" that sways with a degree range of...
Travelling Victoria, BC - California: Need list of repair shops
Historical mailing list - Ken Anderson
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:47:11 -0700
...2664 Dunlevy St., Victoria, B.C., V8R 5Z2 (250) 360-6609 http://maintaindata.com mailto:ken.anderson@maintaindata.com
Vanagon Main Bearings Available
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 7 May 2002 10:22:43 -0400
Just dropping a note to let you know that I do have standard 2.1l and 1.9l Vanagon Main Bearings for sale. Both...
Re: Front Heater Core Retrofit (Let LeRoy do the labor).
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:23:00 -0500
...We tease because we love. ;) Seriously, a properly maintained aircooled heating system can be pretty good. The problem is almost none of them have...
Desperately need speedometer cable
Historical mailing list - Arthur Anderson
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 00:10:06 -0500
...I can send check and you ship, or I can come get it if you're a day trip away from Portland, Maine. Thanks...