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• Might be a double post...winter trip
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 08:59:39 -0800
  ...In the next few days I will again be leaving the Pacific NW on my normal wintertime sojourn, driving my 84 tintop/westie interior...
• 1986 VANAGON GL 2.1, 4 SPEED
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Sat, 5 May 2001 21:51:29 EDT
  ...I dont have the money to take it into a shop and pay hundreds of dollars for service. So i sell that Van now...
• Re: t-boned!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 01:00:40 -0500
  ...i did drive it away > and it seemed to handle normally, but could the propane tank/lines, wheel, > tire, frame, engine, or anything else...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...When we got going aging and the temp went down the Idle returned to normal. I could hear the ran fan working. Ideas on...
• Fw: Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 12:12:35 -0800
  ...I know that they require more care and >>service vigilance that their 2WD brethren. Thanks, Leif >> >When the wheels lock up in reverse are...
• Re: My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 08:46:23 EST
  ...quoted-printable > >Is this your normal experience with a tune-up? > >Bosch Plugs $13.00 >Dist Cap $11.20 >Ign rotor $9.20 >Air...
• Re: tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:32:27 -0400
  ...It just seemed like lip service. Do some shops provide a report of "as found" and "as corrected", specifications, measurements, etc? On Tue, Jul...
• Re: leaking propane,unrelated Rialta question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 08:52:02 -0700
  ...that is normal as propane inside the tank expands due to heat an build pressure. If you haven't filled the tank in a...
• Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 15 May 2001 18:53:52 EDT
  ...In fact, other than the normal parts you expect to go out, my EV has been excellent and very reliable. I've only had...
• Re: Low Idle/Stalling when cold
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:24:06 -0500
  ...Based on that & the excellent article on > Van-cafe's website, I changed many items - service items (plugs, plug wires, > distributor cap & rotor, air...
• Re: Ideas about funding Vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:24:41 -0500
  ...Instead you are just buying > your normal Amazon stuff through the Vanagon.com <http://vanagon.com/> affiliate link, and it is > helping to fund...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Wed, 21 May 2003 09:01:03 -0700
  ...They recommened buying on price as long as it was a known maker and it had the correct API service rating (SF,SG and...
• Re: 1981 Questions
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 22:47:59 -0500
  ...NOTHING is better for typical type 4 service, particularly on a stock, or slightly modified motor (ratio rockers, slight stroke, etc.). The Bosch L...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:07:54 -0700
  ...it is Totally Normal to have to work over the heater control > cables. > it's apparently illegal for anyone to service, lube or adjust...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:19:25 -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: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:16:59 EST
  ...If you cannot achieve this in the normal movement of the switch plate this is due to the plastic cam being worn. The remedy...
• Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:07:38 -0500
  ...I would be too, after 15 years of that type of service. I seem to remember some discussion in the archives about trying to...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 09:37:35 -0400
  ...A first waring sign that you tech was not up to the job is if he knew where the high side service fitting is...
• Re: coolant leak after long idle
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:36:11 -0400
  ...Damon I took my new to me 91 westy in for an A/C service yesterday and had something odd happen. The tech let...
• Re: Breezy Knees
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:30:06 -0500
  ...I got absolutely no help from the dealer on this as they said > this was normal > operation... Bullpucky! I finally got in behind the...
• Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:45:18 -0700
  ...and transfer ownership like it was a normal deal. Sometimes that works just fine. I know a guy who drove a new Candadian Diesel...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:03:20 -0400
  Flooded or wet or normal lead acid batteries come in many varieties. Most golf cart batteries are of a flooded design. So are most...
• Engine Conversion's Done (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 00:06:44 EDT
  ...Not as much power as some of the other conversions (Chevy or Subaru), not as much low end torque as a normal Waterboxer. There...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:55:50 -0800
  ...Semi-normal I think........though I bet the ATF is a little yucky > in the pan of my auto trans - I should get after...
• Re: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 4 May 2010 16:32:21 -0700
  ...I don't know about normal, I just know I've been getting about 21 > mpg. My uncle is a good mechanic - he keeps...
• Re: Canadian list members oil question [Oil Temp]
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 21:46:35 -0800
  ...8L has will go to 120C when I work it hard. Normally they sit around 80C to 90C. David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport...
• Re: Rusted Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:43:28 EDT
  ...So....like......this is the "NORMAL" state of affairs of the vans that come in here and ask for an estimate to install a...
• Re: Why did Audi pull the 5cyl TD from the US market?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 03:59:02 -0600
  ...It even eliminated any need to service timing belts or chains by going to a 100% gear drive system like a true industrial motor...
• Re: auto tranny noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:46:24 -0600
  ...Also, with the auto tranny, to head off any problems, be scrupulous with service. Routinely clean the filter, flush, and install new fluid as...
• Tailgate Tent
  Historical mailing list
  19 Nov 1995 10:59:37 -0500
  ...or write -- address below), at 1-800-842-8338 (RLS Fulfillment Service). Options prices: 2 Floor Saver Tarps... $40.00 2 Gear Lofts.......... $40...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:02:06 -0500
  ...COM> wrote: > > > Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions. > 3000 miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig > recommendation matches Ford's. > > > > -Jarrett...
• 89 syncro westy ac question
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 11:02:17 -1000
  ...Is that normal? Also, he says he's still seeing bubbles indicating that it could even take more freon... whadayathink? >> Mick, I just had...
• You REALLY Got to see this !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 06:04:19 EST
  ...925 in the background.� The witnesses said > > their physical state was OTHER than normal and the > > police just shook their heads in amazement.� The...
• Re: Might be a double post...winter trip
  Historical mailing list - silcarr
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 18:21:05 -0800
  ...at Mexico's > honest prices...The services in Mx. are almost affordable, usually at about > 30% of what the Health Insurance industry and the...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:13:20 -0400
  ...Keep in mind that a tired engine from normal use may also indicate many other systems are also tired. Many an engine has been...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:28:23 EST
  ...The oil pressure has been normal since then and yes I do have a "real" oil pressure gauge installed to monitor the pressure. Yesterday...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 12:58:22 -0500
  ...Pedal felt normal, but clutch wouldn't disengage. I had never dealt with a hydraulic clutch before (my VW history involves 4 Sciroccos and...
• Re: Camping (VW van involved)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:57:30 -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...
• End of the line for the bus thread.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 21:17:11 MST
  ...As I said before, it just appears that I got to be an exception to the normal process of which I didnt know what...
• Re: chains for camper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:00:36 +0000
  ...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: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:51:58 -0500
  ...com> wrote: > Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions. 3000 miles > for extreme service conditions. The Bostig recommendation matches Ford's. > > -Jarrett...
• Off Topic: BMW C1
  Historical mailing list - C.R. Rowland
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 12:29:28 -0700
  ...BMW Group does not recommend that you import a C1 outside of the normal channels of distribution. Since the C1 has not been certified...
• Re: Vanagon engine swaps(long)
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Sun, 04 Aug 96 11:14:45 -0500
  ...If you stayed with the four cylinder version, the transplant should look like a normal service item to VW shops everywhere a few years...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 09:25:43 -0500
  ...When > these come on for service I begin by a full recovery. This also tells me > how much was left. Was this a slow...
• Re: Recommendations on Type IV rebuilds
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 00:08:40 -0500
  ...I would like comments on what the different > suppliers products are like, how reliable? What kind of quality? Any > service issues? >Amother problem with...
• Re: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 12:40:11 -0400
  ...Actually, he works for the Forest >Service and their network and server situation is dismal.) > >** Metal pipe from water pump to thermostat on the...
• Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:43:21 -0600
  Replace if needed - otherwise service your CV's, install new boots. When installing the new clutch and mating it to the engine - be advised...
• Re: Added fire protection over engine c
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Cooper
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 20:58:55 -0400
  ...Now THIS scares me to think this is normal. I can see sueing the dealer who inspected the bus, because they did not notice...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:21:07 -0700
  ...Botched Coolant Flush Implications? >I recently had the coolant system flushed and coolant replaced in my '91 > Westy at a local independent VW service...
• Re: Looking for travel advice in Quebec and southeast Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Aug 2014 06:01:42 -0400
  ...We hope to > remedy that starting later next week with a 3 to 4 week trip. > > While we normally shun big cities and spend...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 May 2013 05:51:46 +0000
  ...coolant overflow fears and thoughts Replacing head gaskets and doing a basic valve job is 'Normal Service' on waterboxer vanagons. I advise do the...
• List Vultures/Parts Dealers and the List
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 01:49:38 -0300 (ADT)
  ...1) A 'normal' listie does not have ready access to a bankroll or open line of credit, (in this case not really needed), rather...
• Re: bashing was: vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:12:02 -0800
  ...Now they are buying used ones at one third of the price of new ones, and getting just fine service out of them. .........unfortunately...
• Re: A RANT : Westy Tires in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:49:13 -0400
  ...THIS IS NOT A THREAD ABOUT BRANDS OR SIZES OF > TIRES......IT IS A RANT ABOUT DEALER SERVICE OR THE LACK THEREOF. > > OK! You...
• Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:15:44 -0700
  ...Expect to pay the normal rebuild cost plus whatever they charge for the five speed upgrade. I.e., big bucks. Go with the one...
• Re: Doktor Tim rules, so lay off him! (F) (or next F)
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 13 May 2000 22:56:34 -0400
  ...take my van to Doktor Tim for any major or minor service. Oil change, ECU makeover job, repaint, stripping the gears, you name it...
• The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 08:51:03 -0700
  ...miles from the nearest tow service) I gave it "one more try" and she started right up, running normally and sounding just fine.. No...
• Re: alt. light
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:58:22 -0700
  ...the engine the first > time, the alternator should kick in (thus normally extinguishing the ALT > light) and the voltage should rise to between 13...
• Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:32:34 +0000
  ...YMMV > >> > >> On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 1:23 PM, Steve Williams < > >> steve@williamsitconsulting.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> I am going to service my CV...
• Re: Best Car Alarm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 00:19:29 -0500
  ...I was really wary of the Viper having seen the ads where it yells at normal people just happening to walk by. If a...