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• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:55:31 -0500
  ...Fuel Filter- If pre 86 with the pre-pump filter 12-15K miles is a good service interval. For the 86 and later it...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 16:52:46 +0000
  ...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: Nasty intake pics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 May 2009 10:50:13 -0700
  ...if this engine or van has any of that, I'd say this amount of crud build up is entirely normal. Clean it out...
• Westy cabinet use
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 12:11:37 -0500
  ...Mainly because they are handy there when I'm working on the motor 3)The cabinet over the rear seat gets my service manuals...
• Re: Draining the coolant system... ?
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:04:54 -0400
  >>>>VW with their seemingly endless research and design team puts together a factory service manual procedure for purging the extremely long and complex cooling...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:45:02 +0000
  ...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: A/C compressor question - noise
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 21:17:38 -0700
  But according to the service manual, 5.07 oz of the oil is in the compressor, 2.02 oz in the evaporator, and penuts...
• Re: Where to start when signal lights don't work?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:47:08 -0400
  ...I also use a paid service called AIRA with trained folks. That is great but unlike free bemyeyes the Aira service can get expensive...
• Re: ...no subject...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 21:51:08 CDT
  ...BUT, when you try the washers, they work ok, it's probably normal. what happens is that there is a gasket/grommet at the...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:01:52 -0700
  ...Bleeding a hydrocyanic system is not only a service that should be done every now and then ( two years ) it's also a diagnostic...
• Re: New symptoms (still not running right)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:53:05 -0700
  ...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: Re; Auto Trans Noise
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:35:58 -0700
  Terry, From the msgs so far and my own feeling, I think it is just normal noise. I know it is not CV joints...
• Re: "clacka" noise @ rear right wheel area
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 09:48:19 -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...
• inner bearings 0 other causes 5
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 21 May 2001 18:15:23 -0800
  ...That was normally my signal to go in for warranty. > Stan Wilden Jeff Check the tires for "cupping". Run your had over the tread...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:50:29 -0800
  ...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: Diesel powered vanagons - Driving Slow
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 22:44:55 -0500
  ...in front of them sort of brings these folks back to normal. Most folks > wernt even born yet when the slow VW's were...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 08:28:06 -0500
  ...I changed to oil about every 10K and it was normally cleaner in appearance than the standard motor oils. I'm currently running Mobil...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 06:57:50 -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...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:33:18 -0800
  ...Even a local VW >> mechanic can't get it open. >> Passenger door and sliding door are locking and unlocking quite >> normally, though certainly not...
• Re: Thermostat - 80 vs 86 degree
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 02:06:38 -0600
  ...Oil service life, assuming normal use thermal cycle periods, was MUCH better with high temperature thermostats than with lower controlled temperatures. Apparently at lower...
• Head Job Finished - Van now running!
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 13:09:17 -0800
  ...via internet as near zero - normally this is the first place I turn and generally get excellent service. Calling around town showed that our...
• Re: fire extinguisher info for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 22:09:30 -0500
  ...Halon is no longer used in the fire service....except where grandfathered for computer uses. As a young Navy officer I spent my 26th...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:25:07 -0700
  ...Frank was acutely aware > of this fact, so chose to buy from a place that had a great warranty > service, as did I. > > > > > > > > > > You...
• Re: VW Australia v Busdepot
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 20:31:51 +1000
  ...VW Australia v Busdepot Hi I'm not normally one to complain but I saw something today that really made my blood boil. I...
• Re: looking to buy good power steering hose from reservoir to pump, p/n
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:35:45 EST
  ...The ONLY reason I do not do it "NORMALY" is that I do not have a supply of the banjo fittings so each and...
• Camping (VW van involved)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:41:12 -0700
  ...Then too, right now is prime fire season and the forest is tinder dry! Large posted signs everywhere by the forest service..."No Campfires...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:33:56 -0800
  ...part was usually way below their normal shop rates. So dealers started dragging their feet on warranty service because they knew it was a...
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 30 May 2014 14:28:44 -1000
  ...Scott On 5/28/2014 11:14 PM, Frank Condelli wrote: > O-rings do not normally need sealant if the mating surfaces are in...
• Re: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - mccaig
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 22:08:34 -0300
  ...Actually, he works for the Forest >Service and their network and server situation is dismal.) > >** Metal pipe from water pump to thermostat on the...
• My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:18:30 -0700
  ...This tech service bulletin listed my symptoms, then recommened a wiring harness, which has been the recommendation of several list members who found relief...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 09:45:05 -0500
  ...It takes the normal 5 + minutes driving to warm up enough to move the gauge far enough off bottom to turn the heat on...
• condensation, knocking was: Uh oh!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 16:55:23 -0500
  ...That's okay, and quite normal. Normally, if you drive your van daily, the anti-backflow valve in your oil filter keeps enough oil...
• Re: Better than a Syncro Westfalia? Hmmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Meghan Davis
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:21:35 -0800
  ...pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; >Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:46:05 -0700 >X-Priority: 3 >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal >X...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:41:48 -0800
  ...Oil > testing may tell you when you waited too long to service the air filter. > > Oil Filter-For what they cost replace with every...
• Re: Waiting on my parts from Bus Depot...
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 14:02:53 -0700
  ...They were delivered within three days to North Carolina! I think that is pretty good service. All other parts I have ordered from BD...
• Re: Bentley Dometic fridge air pump mod - anybody tried it?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 18:39:07 -0700
  ...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: 89 Syncro Westy WBX Coolant/Gear Oil Questions
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:40:20 -0400
  ...They normally use > Valvoline 80-90 wt Hypoid gear oil. APE Service says it is rated for GL-4 > and GL-5 use. I...
• Re: here I go again...
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:49:18 -0500
  ...step on the pedal nothing would happen, then it rev like normal, also cutting out at stops, sputtering) This was all a very intermitent...
• Re: Undercoating!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 06:46:35 EST
  ...Use POR-15 following their directions for surface preparation as the base then continue on with normal automotive primer and paints to finish. Hope...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:16:26 -0700
  ...Joel, looks like you've tried all the normal stuff. Only TWO things left. ONE is the control unit on the fuse box panel...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:30:28 -0800
  ...I don't normally keep equipment for transporting and handling gasoline around the house. Heck, I figured that the rate of gasoline consumption when...
• Re: isolator voltages
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 9 May 2004 07:00:44 EDT
  ...I'm curious as to what voltages would be normal for 2 batteries w/ a surepower isolator. My main battery seems to have bitten...
• Nigerian Order Scam (Vendors take note)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:48:46 -0400
  ...It was actually from a place called "I P Relay" which is an internet service that is supposed to be for the deaf or...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:08:20 -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: beware the dreaded cooler box!
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:01:38 -0600
  ...You will probably not notice this under normal use, but it may fail when you need it most. I speak from more than one...
• Re: GoWesty Discount?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:56:55 -0500
  ...Besides I had a major issue with UPS on > that order and Go Westy's customer service was superior in straightening it > out. > > > > > On...
• Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System Sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:16:39 EST
  ...The normal price of the 2.1 system is $1864.70, if the parts are purchased individually. I have always offered a $100 discount...
• My attempts at spotting type IIs in Costa Rica.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 20:55:11 +0100
  ...Is this normal? The first night we finished up a quick meeting, and I went for a walk around the hotel. Across in a...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 21:35:54 -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: Comparison of Pop-top seals requested
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Elaine Pedersen
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:32:02 -0700
  ...The service was quick and friendly, however and would consider buying from there again. Will update you when I get it installed. By the...
• Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 5 May 2002 00:01:44 -0500
  ...Should I cut the seal and >pop them >out or just press from the corner slowly and steadily like with >normal >windows. I suspect...
• Re: Vanagon Cuts Out
  Historical mailing list - LARRY STICHWEH
  Mon, 2 Sep 1996 14:13:36 +0000
  ...Eventually with the engine stopped the varnish would let go and the spring would return it to normal position. The engine would now run...
• Re: [Replacing broken valve lifter?]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:48:53 MDT
  ...After a talk with the mechanic, the service manager admits reluctantly that - yes, you can do a replacement with the collapsible pushrod tube, but...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:30:32 -0700
  ...I have always crossed >>>>>> rears >>>>>> to >>>>>> front as his service book said, but I was just wondering what most >>>>>> folks >>>>>> do. >>>>>> Also, his service...
• Re: Old Man Emu Syncro Shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:57:30 -0700
  ...If you have a problem with me or a problem with a product or service that I sold you in the past - please tell...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:21:41 -0700
  ...If they checked for everything that could possibly be wrong with a car when it went in, nobody could afford ANY automotive service. And...
• Re: Total Mystification!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:50:18 -0700
  ...treatment and prevention, and lubrication ....that are not listed anywhere as normal service procedures .. and no one is going to do it, unless you...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:38:30 -0700
  ...it's a 'normal service' .. to remove the rear drums and inspect in there. like unless you do, you don't really know what...
• Re: K&N air filters worth the extra money?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:26:55 -0800
  ...filter service kit >($9.95) around every 50,000 miles. Are they worth the extra money, or >should one stick with a normal one...
• long EV letters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 23:27:38 -0700
  ...You normally do have to call in advance. What alarms tell you to plugin when the battery is low? You know that the LP...