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• Re: Simple but oh so effective maintenance task (lubricate shift linkage)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:41:24 -0500
  ...Regular lubing will save endless hours of agony over maintenance issues if done timely and properly. Airplanes have regular maintenance schedules based on hours...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:52:13 -0500
  ...Even brand name dealers we visited wouldn't > provide maintenance records. > > Yet, the best "spare part" to carry might be the log book, and...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Thu, 5 May 2016 07:36:58 -0400
  ...have any questions or suggestions. > > Stan > > 208.661.5981 > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Repair and Maintenance of a VW Vanagon > > Introductory Class/Beginner level > > REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED > > > > Saturday...
• Re: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:20:49 -0800
  ...to be "Never have to paint it"...."Always looks new" "No maintenance"� To my eyes, the Plastic Look is dull.� I'd much rather...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:28:21 -0400
  ...Shorter life? Additional cost per mile? Increased maintenance? ALL of these are totally the opposite from the WBX the TDI replaced. Do you really...
• Re: Oops re: Preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:31:48 -0700
  ...I'm sure I'm in trouble now ! and I better get back to some PREVENTATIVE vanagon maintenance work ! Now where did I leave...
• Re: VW wifes
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:45:17 -0500
  ...keep looking.......But be careful.......some of them are HIGH maintenance > and will nickle and dime you to death. > > Chuck > with low maintenance wife >
• Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:19:54 -0400
  ...Face it, there's a high enough likelihood of unplanned maintenance that winds up needing to be done. If your van isn't up...
• Oil pressure leakdown test
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:58:35 -0600
  In my discussion of maintenance on my '91 CARAT, I failed to mention the oil filter pressure test Dennis Haynes described for us. Cold...
• Re: Vans in europe?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 12:59:20 +0500
  ...a damned nice vehicle, your second+ years cost would be towards >maintenance, based on previous years mileage you used and extent of repairs >as...
• Pushrod tube seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 22 May 1996 09:59:45 -0600 (MDT)
  Hi All, Part of my preventive maintenance chores for this year are to change out the (slightly) leaking pushrod tube seals on my 81...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:35:16 -0700
  > > I completely agree with what you are saying and that is exactly why I > posted the message asking for people's good experiences, so...
• Westy Owners' Manuals etc...
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 22:48:36 -0700
  ...I'd like to be able to buy a NEW VW Vanagon Owners' Manual, NEW Westfalia Owners' Manual, and a NEW VW Vanagon Maintenance...
• Prospective '84 Vanagon owner with a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sperger
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 15:19:01 -0500
  ...Where could we go to learn about maintenance and repair? 3. Are Vanagons as much fun as they appear to be? Thank you for...
• Re: New High Power Subaru Boxer Engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:46:01 +1200
  ...The new Subaru engines have camchains instead of cambelts, meaning a shorter engine and less maintenance (though the eventual chain/tensioner replacement will be...
• Re: Luftboxer vs. Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 09:04:22 -0800
  ...As far as maintenance, it's a toss up. tim David wrote: > > Anyone had expierence with both the early '80s Air cooled and the...
• Fw: Re: Why I hate my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 00:17:10 -0500
  ...In 14 years of owning my '87 Westy, it's cost me the purchase price over again in maintenance. And that doesn't include...
• Re: Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:30:01 -0600
  ...I had a few maintenance adventures, > but > nothing like that!. It pays to know your vehicle -- and to know when NOT to > take the...
• Re: Digitool info link
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:47:45 -0400
  ...a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much maintenance, accept the dog)... www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• Re: Dealership Replacement Speedometer Housing Colour?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 18 May 2016 16:02:48 -0700
  So if you use a device for actual speed, how do you record total mileage? Like what you use for maintenance and and just...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 18:20:41 -0600
  ...I drive the thing very gently and maintenance is strictly adhered to. I'm pretty sure it was badly abused before it came to...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:47:27 -0500
  ...From other > indications, (maintenance procedures) over the last twelve months > I've come the conclusion that the PO has not done a lot of...
• Re: thoughts about fuel filters etc
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 15:03:01 -0400
  ...filters made me think about the cost and benefits > of preventative maintenance. > > > I have the set up with the small cube shaped filter before...
• replacing oe exhaust & heads what else should I look in to?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 7 Jan 2023 01:15:42 +0000
  ...Any suggestions for upgrades or other maintenance while it's up on the rack? It was suggested to replace the 1.9 coolant system...
• Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 22:14:02 +0000
  I just came across Frank Condelli & Associates article on fridge maintenance (See http://www.frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm ), and one of the upgrades they...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:24:53 -0600
  ...And, oddly maybe, but I take pride in being able to do almost all of those unexpected, and scheduled maintenance chores. LOTSA tools, and...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 16:07:44 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-15 16:04:03 EDT, sethgordon@MONTYSBAY.COM writes: << I guess my question to you is what are...
• Re: in defense of audi foxes
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:02:24 EST
  ...97k and besides maintenance and the typical VW radiator swap at 60K, we've had zero problems. The other audi died in a fire...
• FS: '84 in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 12 May 1999 10:56:37 -0400
  ...all maintenance records - two tone white/red with tan interior - air conditioning - located in Far Hills, NJ - $3700 or best offer Paul henderson@unx...
• Re: urban stealth camping..
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 10:03:48 -0400
  ...MAYBE you'd be alright if you parked near a maintenance building or something, but I've been "notified" by police a few times...
• In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:36:07 -0600
  ...girls car" There may be a correlation between reliability and regular maintenance.... but then agian , there is my son to skew things back : ( On...
• Re: coolant hoses (Cost, it the only issue)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 15:33:22 -0800
  ...It's a lot easier to do 'preventive' maintenance in my garage then to do 'corrective' maintenance when I am on the road with...
• Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:36:01 -0600
  ...Porsche owners are EXPECTED to perform certain maintenance >> procedures at a regular interval or whenever necessary. like changing >> the oil, rotating the tires, replacing...
• Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:36:59 -0700
  ...I have the day off so I can actually take a little time to do and learn some of my own maintenance. Donna, 87...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 13 May 2011 15:20:26 -0400
  2.1 Litre waterboxer engines, according to Wikipedia: U.S.: 2.1 L (2100 cc) (95 bhp) (Serial # MV) Wasserboxer, used until the end...
• '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:38:12 -0600
  ...is recommended or would a simple fuel additive suffice for preventative maintenance for the injectors? Thanks in advance, Sincerely, Trevor Reynolds Airdrie, AB, Canada...
• Re: 97 EV's
  Historical mailing list - hal roth
  Tue, 17 Dec 96 17:52:47 EST
  ...I visited the VW dealer today for routine maintenance and spoke to the service manager. He has just received repair manuals for the '97...
• Syncro tranny whine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 16 May 1998 06:15:34 -0400
  ...main transmission. Can't find a problem looking at the oil. Maintenance records indicate good attention. PO said the problem started after new tires...
• Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 11:28:40 -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...
• FS: UK Diesel Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:39:32 -0400
  ...I [P.Hardcastle@alakhawayn.ma (Peter Hardcastle)] could keep it for myself, but road tax, insurance and maintenance are just too expensive now. I...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:17:56 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: The Meaning of Life
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:16:52 PDT
  ...like no weilding and all that.... >FWIW - My van has needed less than $250 in maintenance >(other than gas & oil) in the last year...
• Front End Alignment?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 17:09:01 -0700
  Well, it's that time of year when I start making a list of all possibly needed maintenance on my '85 before late fall...
• CV boot quality
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:06:43 -0800
  ...I thought I would replace them in the name of preventative maintenance. I have been scanning the archives and have noticed that the quality...
• Re: weird flooding engine (very weird)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 08:07:07 -0400
  ...A part of regular maintenance calls for a drop of oil on the felt button under the rotor(digijet only). How many people do...
• Re: 2.1 hose price deal
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:27:56 -0400
  ...plane stupid > Eric Would that be plain stupid, as in somewhere around Nebraska? Would that be plane stupid, as in lack of preventative maintenance...
• Re: Eutovan Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:17:32 -0800
  ...Steve, I'm sure you are right and your warning to look for evidence of routine maintenance is probably the key here. In the...
• Re: Would this be a fair trade?
  Historical mailing list - Sullivan Scott
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:01:03 -0800
  ...My Hudson takes about three hours of maintenance every week to keep it on the road, this car would take more. If you see...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 23 May 2003 13:18:22 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information I think 2.1 GB of that can be discarded as repetitious, not accurate, useless and just trivia. Stan Wilder...
• Vanagon Bodily Fluids
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:00:13 -0600
  I am taking Scott's advice & having all my westy's bodily fluids changed as routine preventative maintenance before a 500 mile rt trip...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:07:38 -0400
  ...2009/10/26, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>: > What is the purpose of this? Any maintenance required? Thanks. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT...
• Re: Re: kooltrons (was Re: STAT...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 08:24 PDT
  ...It just doesn't > seem to light until my thumb is good and bloody! EVERY TIME! > > Anyone have any maintenance tips besides vacuming the...
• Re: [Fwd: Vanagon Crew Cab w/Chevy 350]
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:51:54 -0600
  ...The power, torque, cost, parts and maintenance availability, and adrenaline rush make it a worthwhile project. If I were to do another swap, the...
• Desperately Seeking Coolant....
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 23:49:15 EDT
  ...More parking lot maintenance to follow shortly :::sigh:::: Ordered a bunch of stuff from The 'Depot.... hope it all gets here soon. Anyways, I...
• FS: 1990 westy syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 10:46:46 -0600
  ...I will be putting together a detailed maintenance report for interested parties later today. The van is white, in excellent condition, and was a...
• Re: steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Peabo 711
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 15:55:08 -0700
  ...too expensive for me and I'm not sure about > their > maintenance and care. Is there a 15" steel wheel that will fit my...
• Re: vented battery with venting hose
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:43:48 -0700
  ...It's a sealed maintenance-free >battery and just has a round vent hole at one end. I drive a diesel, >though, so the...
• Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 22:02:56 -0400
  ...Having a 93 Saab 9000 with 180k I'm well aware of the importance of maintenance and am not averse to it. Particularly disappointing...
• Re: Chrome Barrels - Iron Rings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Mon, 6 May 2002 23:41:15 -0400
  ...It raises a question. > > In the pursuit of performance for our beloved boxes (not speed in this > case - just longevity with minimal maintenance) many...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:47:03 -0500
  ...a frictionless replacement for Uni and CV >joints that requires no maintenance although I am sure the initial >cost >will be higher. The BS...