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• Maintenance Intervals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:23:11 -0500
  ...VW on any of these since the original intervals were set years ago?? Or developed their own sense of reasonable preventative maintenance?? John Foster
• Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:01:55 -0500
  ...My Brother has a Lexus and it comes with a mandatory maintenance schedule or he looses his warranty. The dealership just made $5000.00...
• Re: CV Grease
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:06:32 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/cv_boot_anatomy.htm or here http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Good luck. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat...
• CD
  Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 10:15:38 -0700
  ...I have found that only about 25% of the archives contains viable maintenance and source info. Just a suggestion, Joel Skousen (3 vanagons)
• Re: CV joint question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 07:36:33 -0500
  ...This works only as a preventative maintenance measure. Reversing makes the opposite areas in the joints take the load. If the damage has been...
• FS Vanagon carbereutors
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 20:22:25 -0400
  Are you tired of the expensive maintenance on your VW fuel injection? Simplify with these carburetors. I've got a set of Solex carbs...
• Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 20:59:52 -0500
  ...That's to say that if you don't need to spend a lot of money on maintenance you'll come out better in...
• Re: Auto Trans Governor Seal
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 12:03:16 -0700
  ...would better serve my needs (I do not have a detailed maintenance history for the van). Thanks to all, Ron Johnson Portland, OR '91...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:43:35 -0400
  ...It is > > virtually maintenance free, gets extremely good gas mileage, and is > > reasonably roomy. I have two car seats in it to accommodate my...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:32:47 -0800
  Ken is correct on preventative maintenance of course and many do not do any or if some not enough. We normally only use our...
• Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:43:50 -0700
  ...CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots? While it goes against my grain I agree. I did just have van come...
• What is Preventive Maintenance? was: DM Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 06:48:44 -0400
  Being a firm believer of "Preventive Maintenance", I figured I better rush to its defense. It sounds like perhaps you DO believe in PM...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:41:19 -0500
  ...bolts, there is always that unexpected-because-I-do-such-frequent-maintenance > surprises. That occurred at about mile 2300 on this particular trip, and...
• '90 Complete engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ankeny, Chuck
  Mon, 1 May 2000 09:35:48 -0500
  ...I have a complete stock 2.1l wasserboxer with new exhaust system, rebuilt starter and all the usual maintenance. It is a daily driver...
• A/C Maintenance & drain
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 11:12:30 -0400
  What should an 88 Westy owner do to make sure that his A/C system is in the best shape it can be? Its...
• Re: Big Brake maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:47:47 +1000
  ...Big Brake maintenance So I decided it as about time to do some maintenance on the Big Brakes (South African) that I put on...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 11:16:50 -0800
  ...most or all on this list, to keep ahead of the maintenance, and carry proper tools and spare parts. If it weren't for...
• Fridge maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:09:49 -0800
  ...While I have this thing out, any suggestions on what else to do as preventive maintenance? I have installed a computer fan in place...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 05:14:01 -0400
  ...1) Lack of regular, professional maintenance. Changing the engine oil does NOT constitute a complete "maintenance" service! 2) Poor owner judgement regarding repairs. Replacing...
• Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 12:15:46 -0400
  ...I'm often out and about (on the road) when repairs/maintenance are needed and typically do these in the parking lot of a...
• Re: 2.1L maintenance @120k
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 15:16:24 -0400
  > have put 20K on an '87 GL since purchase 3/98 from orig owner. (No > maintenance records) besides basic plugs/wires/cap/rotor/filters...
• Re: Wasserboxer reliability
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:12:32 -0500
  ...Do as much as you can, preventative maintenance-wise, before you hit the road --- but don't hesitate to hit the road. Your Westy...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:14:57 -0700
  Ah ha, looks like the Triumph was just giving you the old "up yours" on account of your passenger's father. :) alistair On 16...
• Re: '82 Diesel, fuel, where did it go?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:00:58 -0700
  ...van and looked (really, I was doing my weekly cooling system maintenance) and the tank looks ok, as in no sighns of being crushed...
• *** Fridge opperation ***
  Historical mailing list - Ian Corner
  Sun, 26 May 1996 15:35:04 +0200
  ...Could anyone tell me how it opperates or if there are any maintenance tips. Scince I've had the van I've never used...
• Re: Water Cooled Vanagon Concerns
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 18:23:43
  ...heads, which can be prevented (or at least reduced) with proper maintenance. Details can be found at the Vanagon list archives: http://halfdan.med...
• HEAD JOBS!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Tue, 25 May 1999 01:20:14 -0400
  ...One can drive their Vanagon around with their head held high when one indulges in such routine maintenance. Just my $0.02 worth. BOB...
• Market Value Question
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:15:53 -0500
  ...should figure on significant outlay of $$$ for that, plus playing catch-up on key maintenance items. Any thoughts on this would be helpful..... Thanks!
• selling; need price advice
  Historical mailing list - karen brown
  Wed, 7 May 2003 09:12:37 -0400
  ...She has AC but it doesn't work, lots of other maintenance has been done (including a head gasket a few years ago). I...
• Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:20:48 -0400
  ...of damage to the engine? >> No belt...timing chain instead, and it's not a part of the maintenance schedule. George '89 WesTiico, Wernher
• Re: V8 into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 18:12:16 +1300
  ...the SVX without the extra weight and >noise not to mention maintenance costs. Put a blower on the SVX engine... a DECENT blower, not...
• Re: Looking for How To change Front CV Boot (Syncro )
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:25:10 -0700
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Bob> > Is there a how-to anywhere on the net...
• Bike Mechanics.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 10:05:48 -0700
  ...Now maintenance of Grip shifters and multiple use brake/control levers popularized by Shi*Mano requires a bit of study, but not much. These...
• Re: Westy safety, click and clack
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 11:46:07 -0700
  ...My friend who warms up his 250,000 mile Honda every time he drives it has spent pennies for maintenance. Our family's similar...
• Re: Cost per mile
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 11:12:53 -0800 (PST)
  > *Miscellaneous maintenance includes headlights, lamps, wiper blades, cleaning > supplies and so forth. > > Since I do my own maintenance, each month I put some money...
• Auto trannie final drive fluid level
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 21:07:18 -0700
  Marshall Ruskin wrote: > A fellow listee (Bob Berkemer) suggested the following maintenance task > in a p-mail - and I am posting it with his...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 15:47:36 -0600
  ...I have no gripes about the maintenance cost. Every dollar I spent was because I wanted to keep the van, it has never left...
• Re: Carb. problems - Help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Nov 1994 09:35:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...According to the 1970 Clymer Owner's Handbook of Maintenance and Repair (12 ed), the 30 PICT-3 was used on the 1970 emission...
• Re: 60,000 mile service
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:19 -0400
  ...Are there >any preventative maintenance things I should have done or checked beyond the >standard items in the manual? > > Replace water pump or carry...
• Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 11:16:38 -0700
  ...CALIFORNIA, NO RUST) >85,550 MILES TO DATE >TWO OWNERS ONLY! >MAINTENANCE UP TO DATE A 1990 Westfalia without a stove? Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote...
• Trailer Hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 08:25:18 -0400
  ...How do they weld a hitch back there with the exhaust components right in the way? Will the hitch interfere with future maintenance? Thanks...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 21:28:05 -0800
  ...We used Everclear for the old "grape and grain" type of maintenance when I was in the service. Although almost any clear alcoholic beverage...
• Vanagon GL: Sorry...Newbie Questions
  Historical mailing list - Huddell, Benjamin R
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:58:53 -0400
  ...Any essential info I should know concerning??? * maintenance (grades/types oils), filters, frequency of changes, tuneups,... * coolant (I have read about potential head gasket...
• eBay Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 13:29:43 -0700
  ...Ask anyone who has owned one; chances are they drove it well over 300,000 miles with routine maintenance only. These engines are world...
• Re: Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:32:39 -0800
  ...Given how much work a Vanagon may require, wouldn't it be nice to have a "maintenance required" app on ones' smart phone? Neil...
• Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:21:25 -0700
  ...Porsche owners are EXPECTED to perform certain maintenance > procedures at a regular interval or whenever necessary. like changing > the oil, rotating the tires, replacing...
• Re: Friday - Russian helicopter, Beavers, and chopped Caddies
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:38:27 -0500
  ...What an awesome plane! We had one at > the aviation mechanic's school that I attended and we had to do > maintenance on it...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:19 -0600
  ...On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 3:12 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > What is the purpose of this? Any maintenance required...
• Re: CHAT: VW Safety
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 01:24:16 -0400
  ...t mind having one of those in cherry condition (convertible of course) just to breeze around town when my Bus is, ahem, getting "maintenanced. ;-)
• thinking about buying...
  Historical mailing list - Rod Milstead
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 12:13:41 -0000
  ...One thing these vehicles may have in common is constant maintenance. Am I right? Briefly, any responses, irreverant or otherwise, are very welcome. I...
• 89 VW Westfalia Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Abbo Peterson
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 08:18:35 -0800
  ...stove, refrigerator, sink, sleeps up to 4 4-speed; AM/FM stereo w/cassette; trailer hitch (for light duty) Maintenance records available $17,000...
• 89 VW Westfalia Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Abbo Peterson
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:29:35 -0800
  ...stove, refrigerator, sink, sleeps up to 4 4-speed; AM/FM stereo w/cassette; trailer hitch (for light duty) Maintenance records available $17,000...
• Re: A Friday Maintenance Story
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:40:48 +1200
  That's really neat! Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> ph 64 (3) 473-8863 fax...
• Re: Cleaning Moly grease from clothing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 21:08:55 -0400
  ...you want to burn clothing that is perfectly suited for Vanagon maintenance? I suppose you could get more moly and a brush .... apply the...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:15:43 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Mister Z (I am anonymous, don't tell....)
• Re: stands vs ramps
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:34:06 -0800
  ...Not to mention the money they save on maintenance (pits have no moving parts) and fixing damaged cars (when the tech puts the pads...
• Re: Friday New Beetle Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:24:39 -0600
  ...Great reliability, low maintenance, and just fun to drive and own. bob
• Was: Attn. 2L Air cooled experts.... Now: New working link to my site/AC mod. pics
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 13:15:24 -0400
  ...I have triple checked link to my website and shall not do site edits/maintenance (i.e. temporarily delete pages while uploading) for a...
• Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:48:18 -0500
  ...What matters is what sort of care and maintenance it's had over its life, and what its current condition is. About the only...
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:48:57 -0500
  ...But the lesson was - event he window > opperating mechanisms must have preventive maintenance done. It is, > after all, machinery, and won't run forever...