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• Re: 1990 Blinking Coolant Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 08:17:32 -0800
  ...It falls under the heading: "a false reading of a drop in the main tank" This can also be from a bad tank level...
• Re: clutch problem!
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:59:58 -0500
  ...clutch problem!In leau of the earlier thread (yesterday?), this would now be a leaky "front" main instead of rear main?? Chris -----Original Message...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:58:19 -0800
  ...If you like, put the new battery in the main battery position and use your old one for the aux battery. I use this...
• Re: Where is the best place for battery cut-out relay?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 10:21:34 -0700
  ...The second battery is switched off when stationary so I can draw all electricity needed from the main battery. When the main battery starts...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:34:28 -0700
  That inside bearing is called the mainshaft needle bearing. It supports the end of the true mainshaft inside the transmission. The input/pilot shaft...
• Re: Rear Drum removal
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Miller
  Fri, 8 May 1998 03:23:55 +0100
  ...Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, May 08, 1998 1:39 AM Subject: Re: Rear...
• Re: Oversized main bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 00:18:33 -0400
  ...The 2.1 engine cases also seem to have les main bearing issues than the 1.9. However there are still many things that...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 11:41:35 -0800
  ...This is the main use that the big diesels put them to. One of the main current draws on these is the glow-plug...
• Vanagon Mania
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:22:28 -0800
  ...She doesn't understand the difference or similarities of the cost of maintaining a used vehicle vs. making payments on a new one. The...
• Re: A Manual Question/Haynes+H2O?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 21:20:48 -0500
  ...I'm thinking of writing a maintenance manual for Wasserboxers. When I say maintenance, I mean, all the routine stuff that an owner might...
• Re: 84 VVanagon GL: Coolant stays in Round Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 12:39:09 -0500 (EST)
  > > > >Rather, the coolant stays in the main coolant reservoir (the more-spherical, > >less squarish-one on the corner of the engine compartment near the...
• Replacing the Rear Main Oil Seal
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 10:43:51 -0500
  Hi, I'm about to replace the rear main oil seal on my '89 Vanagon - automatic. I don't relish the thought of dropping...
• Low Fuel
  Historical mailing list - gary domestico
  Mon, 3 May 1999 21:51:33 -0400
  ...as the fuel being low. </fontfamily>Thanks Gary Domestico - W1JRW Greatneck Computer Repair 369 Main Street Rockland, Maine 04841 207-594-0983 87 Weekender
• AFM ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:08:20 -0700
  ...are in there too...but the RPM and load seem to be the main inputs during steady driving. I also read that the engine...
• Re: K&N filter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 14:27:13 EST
  ...They found the best is a folded treated paper system FOLLOWED by an oil bath system (a la aircooled bugs) AND regular maintenance. They...
• Re: Cost of Ownership
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 17:24:16 -0500
  ...Taurus drops $14,471 of its value over three years, and will typically cost the owner $5,753 in maintenance. The Accord loses $11...
• Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 24 Dec 2014 - Unfinished
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:28:15 +0000
  Walter is out of the office until Monday January 5th. Please call ECS' main office for assistance.
• vanagonauts.com
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 23 Sep 2014 19:35:29 -0700
  Is missing in action. Does anyone know who might have been maintaining it? If it�s a money problem, PiFF can help. Jim
• correction on shift linkage URL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 May 2011 13:28:46 -0700
  My poor spelling... corrected the URL http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/vanagon-syncro-gear-shift-lever-maintenance/ alistair
• Who's goin' to Busses by the Bouy?
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 18:08:50 -0400
  Just curious....who's going to LiMBO's Busses by the Bouy next weekend in Maine? Ric
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:49:48 -0500
  How do I receive this list in digest form? Rich '91 Westy '75 Westy Busses by the Buoy '01 Thoms Point Beach, Maine
• Screen glue
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:58:46 -0400
  Anyone know of an adhesive that will fix a broken plastic screen frame? Nothing wants to stick! Cory 84 Westy Maine [text/html]
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Russell Doherty
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 20:25:12 +0000
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• Re: Website For CV Joint Installation
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:20:30 -0500
  I hope that mine can help you too... http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Best regards, Ben
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:48:09 -0500
  http://www.benplace.com/cv_boot_anatomy.htm http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Cheers, Ben http://www.benplace.com/
• Re: cleaning/shining the westy
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Sun, 21 May 2006 21:35:22 -0700
  303 protectorant.. best stuff, hands down for all of these trim related items. http://www.303products.com/main.php -tim
• GFI in westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:34:19 -0400
  Is it a good idea to replace the main A/C outlet in a Westy with a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt)? Mike
• Re: Clutch parts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 14:33:17 -0600
  ...No problems here, I'll order a kit. > >- Main Seal: I don't know what part number this is? > >- Flywheel O-ring - Again, part...
• Clutch Hydraulic line fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:37:31 -0500
  ...I ended up cutting the end off of the main line that goes from the master cylinder all the way back to the rubber...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 23:39:04 +0000
  That is the point made in the article, that it helps mainly in warm weather. I was thinking about this mainly after camping last...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 21:29:42 -0400
  ...Anybody know anybody in a 100 miles (AAA plus :) that can do the work well? > > I've called around here and Maine and haven...
• How should I market my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:34:59 -0500
  ...Over 100k across the USA and Canada several times Any suggestions on the best way or markets to sell her? I have maintained her...
• 2.1 Main Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Don1dd
  Sat, 16 May 1998 00:00:30 EDT
  ...one set of Kolbenschmidt 2.1 standard main bearings available to anyone who needs them for the paltry price of $50 plus $3 for...
• Re: trans maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:51:30 -0400
  ...5000 miles new to me, 125,000 miles old with no >maintenance records) is a little stubborn going into reverse, other than that >pretty...
• Westfalia Maintenance files
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 08:10:08 -0500
  I'm trying to get my Westfalia maintenance files off my old Macintosh II computer. The computer was part of my office network and...
• Re: Front end maintenance
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 15:36:24 -0800
  ...Front end maintenance > > Hey everyone, > > I'm going to be replacing my upper control arm bushings and my shocks and I > was wondering if...
• Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:39:55 -0700
  ...at this point at least... > > Relay from between the alt and main battery... thats a new one to me.. is that to amplify the...
• Re: Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19 Main bearing info was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:47:13 -0500
  ...The two middle main bearings bores are in fact the same > size on > the bug main bearings bores as they are on the 1...
• Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 13 May 2007 12:08:12 -0700
  ...I started using my Westy locally for short errands, and on the 10th day, the main battery went dead. I replaced the main battery...
• Re: mouse profing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 11:10:49 -0600
  I havn't had mice since eliminating the entry I created by running a couple wires from the main battery box over to the...
• Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Stadler Family
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 23:29:08 -0400
  ...Dad replaced the main battery and then the auxiliary battery both with automotive batteries (VW dealer recommended replacing auxiliary battery with regular automotive battery...
• Replacing Rear Main Seal
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 07:51:18 -0800
  I have to pull the transaxle to take care of a nasty leaky main seal. I'm going to do an oil and filter...
• Re: To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Thu, 30 May 2002 23:02:26 -0700
  ...This one sounds like poor maintenance I've never heard of a Firestone oil filter! That alone marks it as owned by a _______. I...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:32:35 -0800
  ...As the battery is > charging, the combiner will sense the voltage increase and connect the > main battery now allowing both to be charged. It...
• ThrotleBody
  Historical mailing list - Gaelen Gallashant
  Thu, 3 Sep 1998 11:21:08 -0300
  Does anyone have a throtlebody for a 1.9L 85 Volks? Please contact me! Gaelen Fredericton New Brunswick Canada *just above Maine(USA) [text...
• Re: bleeding coolant solution?
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:41:43 EDT
  In a message dated 6/7/02 9:17:56 AM, ecarroll@MAINE.RR.COM writes: << Am I kidding myself here? >> Yes.
• Re: A/C panel melted
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 19:27:04 -0400
  The fusible link is mainly to prevent burning out the AC fan motors. They aren't there to correct wiring problems.
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2006 to 6 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-103)
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:24:26 -0500
  Anyone in the Waterville, Maine region know a good Vanagon mechanic? SamC
• transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Polly
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:43:09 -0700
  Just fishing for suggestions on maintenance stuff while the transaxle is out. Already doing CV joints, starter and boots. What else? TIA, Paul
• vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:42:27 -0400
  Any idea what's up with vanagon.com? I've been getting a "connection refused" message on the main page for days now. Bill
• Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 11 May 2008 22:47:09 -0700
  ...Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500 > > Totally. > > I bet the wheels (matching) are worth something. Hell maybe it would run! > > Neil. > > On Sun...
• Bars Leak Rear Main Seal Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:52:28 -0400
  ...So I purchased some of the Bars Leak Rear Main Seal treatment stuff - calims to work similar to the Subie coolant conditioner by "swelling...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM **SOLVED**
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:29:31 -0400
  ...That pump maintains ~40 psi in the fuel system when it's not running. I thought that was done by a check valve (which...
• Re: "Leads" from main battery for jump start/charging?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:52:39 -0500
  ...and posted pics of some battery leads/connection that ran from main battery to just outside the passenger seat�s platform. This was for...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:36:18 -0500
  ...Yet I don't use water as my >main lubricant. Nor should folk use WD40 that way. It's main purpose >is to remove...
• Frydae NVC: Diesel Rabbits
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:04:49 -0700
  ...I had a couple of gas rabbits back in the day, that I enjoyed very much, and thought a well maintained diesel version might...
• Re: FAQ Needs Critiquing
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 18:08:26 -0600 (CST)
  ...The two main supplement >heaters used on air-cooled VWs were/are the Stuart-Warner and the >Espracher. These heaters are rather expensive to...
• muffler possibilities
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 06:57:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...I acknowledge that removing the catalyst from the system is not exactly legal; but I know for a fact that a properly maintained engine...
• Re: Side tent for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 19:20:14 -0700
  ...Flaherty" <jflahert@MAINE.RR.COM> wrote: > This is the Bus Depot $199.00 side tent. Picture is > on their web site. Used > once. Wife...
• Re: Vanagon List Member's Web Ring?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 10 May 2006 12:55:08 -0400
  ...Vanagon/Links.htm http://www.semyan.com/OurVan/Main.htm http://www.evcl.com/vw/Main/Frame.html http://doug.alcock.googlepages.com/vanagonwesty...