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• Re: Buying Vehicles off E-bay Re: The Story Of The eBay Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:16:28 -0600
  ...We aren't fooling anybody with these vans, everybody knows them to be high maintenance and potentially self destruct under certain abuse environments. If...
• Website and maintenance
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 07:29:00 -0800
  ...It was fairly new several months ago and had a LOT of maintenance tasks. The site was split between 2.1 and 1.9...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:16:54 -0500
  ...VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost And to bring this back to German cars, we had in town until...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:46:35 -0600
  ...it's not 'more' maintenance; it's just 'different' maintenance. the trick is, do the maintenance that the engine (and bus) requires and you...
• Re: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:36:58 -0700
  ...Do I need to perform some sort of maintenance or > oiling? I know nothing about the mechanics of either item, but I do have...
• Owner's Manuals..Restoration Book (Was: Years of Engines)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 96 08:35 EST
  ...Volkswagen trasnporter Onwers's Handbook of repair and maintenance Author: Past and Present Technical Editors of Clymer Publications and Floyd Clymer Publisher: Floyd Clymer...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 24 May 2005 10:14:55 -0400
  ...John great post, VW engine and mechanical components need care and maintenance... they are NOT like some other engine company (Honda, Toyota), built fort...
• Re: Friday post, What other vehicles are in your stable?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:43:31 -0700
  If *"stable"* means for the whole family (because I do the maintenance/repair)... - 90 Alpine white tintop Syncro (mine) - 89 Titian red tintop Carat...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:18:26 -0400
  ...Thanks again - another new maintenance experience for me again :) Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Tire rotation and OCD (CDO) keeping records...(Thread hijack)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 08:29:34 -0800
  While I keep meticulous records of gas fillups of all my cars I also list the other maintenance done on little flip note pads...
• Vanagon help near Tracy, CA?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 09:51:51 -0800
  ...Cafe, and is not real experienced yet in doing his own maintenance. He is stuck in his driveway. Any help is appreciated - his email...
• No Vanagon--Rabbit problem
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 09:53:50 -0800
  ...Took to the shop for maintenance--oil change, steam clean, alternator replace, battery replace. Now, intermittently, at low rpm (less than 900) the oil...
• Re: Some (Simple!) Diesel Question to do with Glow Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:31:58 EDT
  ...If you can afford it and are unsure of previous maintenance history I would replace the relay, glow plugs and injectors. Ken Hunter 82...
• Re: how many people drive vw as daily driver
  Historical mailing list - Marie Whitehead
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 15:41:57 -0400
  ...The PO took very good care of the van and I keep up on the routine maintenance fairly well. I have about 89K miles...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 15 May 2002 09:33:46 -0700
  >You should be pulling them every 75K or so for maintenance (clean and >grease) anyway. Makes sense to reverse them at that time. > >At...
• Re: 27,000 orig miles?? / Car-Fax? Worthless.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 14:53:04 -0700
  ...Or vehicle maintenance. I think it's about deception. Blatant secretive, dishonest behavior sells the reputation of the person using it, nothing else. I...
• Re: Spring Cleaning an Air-cooled Motor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 19:39:10 -0500
  ...a proper cleaning is >cheap insurance. > > It also makes repairs and maintenance much more pleasurable. As a bonus, sometimes in the cleaning process you...
• Re: Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:37:17 EDT
  In a message dated 4/18/03 12:17:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA writes: > Does a dirty air filter affect...
• shift linkages
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:18:52 -0700
  I'm thinking of doing some maintenance on the shift linkages on my '82. I've a new transmission with not many miles on...
• Re: Vanagon replacement engines -- when & what?
  Historical mailing list - DaBomb
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:45:25 -0800
  In addition to Ivan's query, I want to know about replacing an engine that I can have serviced when it needs maintenance or...
• Which bus hould I buy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:57:26 -0800
  ...I want to go with aircooled since I already have a Karmann Ghia and can manage basic maintenance etc, but it may be that...
• Re: Electrical gremlins...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 17:48:57 EST
  ...Do not forget to disconnect the positive battery post before performing maintenance. You could check voltage drops all along the path. Drive Safely & Good...
• Re: VW wifes
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 23:12:52 -0500
  ...Chuck with low maintenance wife
• Re: Rear Blower Motor maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:04:39 -0700
  Well now that's a good bit to know. Stuff has been written here in the past about poor quality/noisiness of available replacement...
• Rear Blower Motor maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:50:58 -0500
  Can you take apart the rear blower motor case? Not for heater core replacement, but to expose the innards of the motor. I have...
• Rear Wheel Bearings - Preempt?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:54:12 -0700
  Getting ready to do CV joint maintenance - no boot or noise problems, just routine. Thinking I would replace rear wheel bearings while I was...
• Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 20 May 2011 22:07:49 -0400
  ...But since the guy was a little slow (7 months slow), I'm wondering what you all might suggest for spring maintenance items for...
• Type 2 w/ Rabbit engines?
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  22 Nov 1994 11:03:55 U
  ...warranty applies along with the 2 year free maintenance. He also plans >: on bringing in new Type 2 Buses with Rabbit engines. Get one...
• Engine reving?
  Historical mailing list - Sonia Johnson
  Sun, 6 May 2001 17:02:53 -0700
  Hello vana-experts, This is probably a simple repair--but oil changes and routine maintenance are about the extent of my auto knowledge. Problem...
• Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenence
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 19 May 2002 20:32:16 +1200
  ...They are vehicles that require a lot of maintenance, and >sometimes, especially for newbies, it's a pretty rough go. > If you really want...
• Re: Your onboard library
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 22:46:14 -0600
  ...Last wrote: > Blue Highways - William Least Heat Moon > On the road - John Kerourack > Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert Pirsig > The electric...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 06:06:25 -0600
  ...Why not a Vanagon maintenance log book > > kept in the glove box. > > > > > > Alan Felder > > Austin TX > > 82 Diesel Westy > >
• No emergencies anymore, (longish) was: emerg. repairs/solutions
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 21:41:41 -0400
  ...I'm spelling out a different philosophy here. "Preventive maintenance". I used to subscribe to the school of "reactionary maintenance", whereby I hauled around...
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:44:01 -0600
  ...They scrimp on maintenance. This '85 was not looked > after. The motor was shot at 125,000 miles. I am amazed it lasted this...
• Re: Good mechanic in downtown toronto area?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:48:44 -0400
  ...folks > > I'm looking for a reputable mechanic to do routine maintenance on my westy in the Toronto area, preferably downtown or at least...
• tranny oil analysis
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:13:05 -0700
  ...I presume this is fairly normal? I'm not experiencing any issues with the transmission, just trying to catch up with long deferred maintenance...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:54:58 -0500
  ...My Bentley that tells me how to do the maintenance says use 133 Ft-Lb'. So which is it? That is the diliema! John...
• Re: Force 10 heater
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:00:42 -0600
  ...Probably an ok design, I know people who said they were happy with theirs but do require some maintenance. The kerosene/diesel version is...
• Re: '89 Jetta auto into '90 VANAGON Y/N?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:15:21 EST
  ...Says they really blow 'em apart after about 40K. >> ? fwiw, my '84 5000s turbo has 150k on the autotranny...only maintenance done on it...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:48:14 -0800
  ...and flanges, wedging their > way to freedom from the system. > -snip- > Doktor Tim > Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles > San Juan Island, WA
• FW: 89 Westfalia Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:21:20 -0400
  ...Exceptional condition, meticulous maintenance, complete records and receipts, New parts galore, AC, auto, PB, PS, windows, doors, alloy wheels, Alarm system, Air Horns, delayed...
• Re: bucking/ what fix
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 11:11:46 -0500
  ...Replace the maintenance stuff first - plug wires, cap, rotor, plugs.. Good luck, Christopher Darilek
• porta potty/van mods
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 17:07:56 -0800
  ...like they have for pay toilets to cover the cost of maintenance when guests use the facility. Sorry Stan, that's all I can...
• Re: Buying Vehicles off E-bay Re: The Story Of The eBay Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:14:20 -0500
  ...that it is common to >>spend the purchase price again on maintenance and repairs within a year. >>since almost everybody I know has invested...
• Heater booster thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 11:40:43 -0700
  ...So, does anyone have any thoughts on the use, safety, and maintenance of this fire breather? (I read the section in Bentley on troubleshooting...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 14:41:03 -0400
  ...Rust Prevention, Maintenance, Fuel, Suspension, Brakes) and then accept contributions for each area. In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for...
• Re: syncro tranny fluid capacity part2
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 12:42:37 -0700
  ...not list the tranny quantity in the spec section or the maintenance section, but within the text of the tranny section. Why they hid...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:39:45 -0500
  ...of this.) It was also built to a higher standard than US interstates (thicker roadbed) and hence needs less maintenance than US Interstate highways.
• Re: CV questions (searched archives...some ;) possible air cooled mod too!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:06:09 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside 85 Westy Weekender 85 Mercedes Benz 300D...
• changing fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:30:49 -0500
  ...One of those "just so I know when it was done" maintenance items. Of course the hose clamps are corroded so I'm going...
• Buying Syncro...
  Historical mailing list - Renee Norris
  Mon, 08 Apr 1996 19:18:22 -0500
  ...Do you think that the added costs and maintenance needs and part costs are outweighed by the joy of owning a Syncro? For the...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:55:17 -0400
  ...For many, that is what they are paying for in a newer > vehicle - the convenience of not being inconvenienced with repair and > maintenance issues...
• Re: Hall Sender Removal Tips
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:20:42 -0700
  ...This is especially annoying, since after performing the initial maintenance stuff, I loaded up the van with garbage, hoping to take it all to...
• Flushing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:07:28 -0400
  Hi All, I'm attempting to replace my coolant as part of regular maintenance. I started out by following the bently but I sheepishly...
• '71 VW PopTop Camper fs
  Historical mailing list
  4 Jan 1995 13:05:31 -0500
  ...Great Clarion Stereo System Front Disc Breaks Maintenance Records Excellent Michelin Tires Optional Free Standing Tent An extra pair of wheels (including the spare...
• Re: WBX failure rate averages so far.. keep up the responses!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 06:11:55 EDT
  ...heads are "routine maintenance" parts on a vanagon LOL ;<) chris
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 10:19:48 -0800
  Steve, Is there any kind of preventative maintenance that can be done to avoid this problem from developing? William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL 1988...
• Re: misplaced Bus Depot discount code...
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:14:06 -0400
  ...saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to > much maintenance, accept the dog)... > > www.carboncow.com > www.carboncow.net list1e Thats list...
• Re: front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:22:25 -0700
  I have been using Lucas Oil Red and Tacky or Redline CV2 for some time now and have had great results. I too check...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:52:24 -0700
  ...Even brand name dealers we visited wouldn't provide maintenance records. Yet, the best "spare part" to carry might be the log book, and...