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• Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:05:49 -0800
  ...are or will be switching over to electronically > logged > repair and maintenance records... > but ....'the Forms' as they are called, or were when I...
• Re: Battery Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 14:09:23 EST
  ...between the + main battery terminal and the fuse block, or between the + main battery terminal and the starter, or between the + main battery terminal...
• Will someone please post this to the main vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:10:08 -0800
  DARWIN7217@AOL.COM --- DARWIN7217@AOL.COM wrote: > Will someone please post this to the main vanagon > list as well. > > I have an 82 van...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:21:20 -0400
  ...As far as maintenance 2 years ago did have to fix the 3/4 slider hub problem and an oil leak through the main...
• For Sale 85 Transporter/Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:29:59 -0400
  ...Details are below. -60,000 km on the VW Canada rebuilt (1998) - clutch, throw out bearing, main seal - VW phosphate free coolant since new...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:16:51 -0500
  ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. >> >> It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:21:48 -0400
  ...After reading lately about starter replacement not curing > the problem and also Jonathan's main cable replacement curing his problem, > I've decided I...
• 86GL-considering sale
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:47:31 -0400
  ...The van is in Portland, Maine Thanks, Eric
• Re: [vanagon] viruses on the main Vanagon List
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:13:26 -0700
  ...the true > source of two virus-laden messages sent to the main list (and > erroneously attributed to me). > > My research indicates that: > > 1. This...
• Re: check your firewall fuel line fittings! the 2nd main cause of engine fires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:32:39 -0800
  ...check your firewall fuel line fittings! the 2nd main cause of engine fires > its christmas , i am sick with the flu, and so i...
• Re: unlimited Vanagon Syncro/Audi Quattro trans swap budget
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:53:37 -0500
  >Again, my understanding is that the main and pinion shaft load >is axial and not longitudinal. They don't care if they are spun...
• Re: Portland Diagnostic Shops
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:23:14 -0500
  Portland Maine? Oregon? One of the Portlands in between? You need to be more specific. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Spaeth" <spaeth@GORGE.NET...
• Re: Snowblower help on Friday
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 23:31:06 -0600
  Doug, If it has been sitting that long, I'll bet the inside of the carb, and the main jet is filled, and plugged...
• 85 A/T fluid fill question.
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:21:51 -0500
  ...I changed the fluid and filter in the main pan shortly after I got the van but I was wondering about the gear box...
• Re: Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 02:50:52 +0200
  ...But the main harness (from left to right, conncting to the fusebox) will not be there! The main harness is ONLY for the power...
• Re: vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay.de
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 00:35:54 EDT
  ...theyre mainly just decorative but supposed to protect the glass..(like i said theyre mainly docorative) :<) look cool tho..give your van a retro...
• Re: Strange electric problem!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:29:21 -0500
  ...and on the main >> light switch unit....still!!! >> >> So anyway....rear left flasher light problem, stays on everytime the >> main >> switch is on the...
• DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:21:12 -0700
  How many 1.9L H2OBoxer DigiJet owners have ever Cleaned & Reapplied Heatsink Compound on the Hall Control Unit ? ORR ~ DeanB
• New Accessory for your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:11:10 -0500
  http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/XwpKjEa4LYY%26hl=en_US%26feature=player_embedded%26 YMMV, Mr. BZ-definitely needed in Maine -- Tom Buese
• Re: Oops re: Preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:42:43 -0400
  At 05:31 PM 4/15/2010, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I'm sure I'm in trouble now ! Good guess... :) d
• Feast your eyes....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 08:18:01 -0500
  Not mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220536364675&viewitem= Nice looking van. Appears to be well maintained. Ken Lewis
• Swivel Seats
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Feb 1997 21:33:43 -0700
  A while ago there was some information on the prodedure to maintain the swivel seats. Couls someone forward it to me please? Thanks John...
• starter amps?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 18:01:48 -0800
  Volks, Can anyone tell me about how many amps the starter draws from the main battery during engine start-up? Thanks Bill 90 Westy...
• Send in the Grounds...
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 19:22:53 -0700
  Where are the main ground connections that if loose may affect FI performance? I need a little help due to time. Thanks steve
• Re: VWSA t4 models
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:57:21 -0800
  Only offer 2.5lTDI 5cyl. But do have the syncro. Check their site http://www.vw.co.za/models/caravelle/main/index.php
• Re: bubbles in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:08:26 -0500
  I think the corrosion problem is all due to lousy maintenance. Buy the green stuff and change it every two or three years!
• blinker fluid correction
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:49:12 -0700
  sorry, correction to last post, Kale Co Auto DOES indeed carry blinker fluid: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2 Alistair
• Re: Alternator blue wire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:30:00 -0700
  ...I believe you year van can have a simple bad connection in the main 12 volt wires.. like juice gets to where it should...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:35:04 -0800
  ...At time of purchase, I too thought I'd have a mechanic maintain Jaco. I had done some wrenching in the past. FF to...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 21:13:08 -0700
  ...So is Maine more of a northern state these days or more of a southern province? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum...
• Re: Summer trips w/o problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 14:47:12 -0400
  ...Other than the heads, all other maintenance was on things that I consider normal wear and tear. This list makes maintaining one of these...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:39:41 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Connected to the front pinion gear shaft and driven by the main shaft. Drop the main shaft and power into the VC is cut...
• Motor Vac
  Historical mailing list - gary domestico
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:38:28 -0500
  ...I have changed the aif flow meter, main computer, coil, ingnition, put in cans of fuel system cleaner and still no luck. It runs...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 19:28:18 -0400
  ...While we're talking, why does the DCM check the main relay control circuit power via pin 23? If the main relay control power...
• Re: Fuel pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 00:25:40 -0500
  Jim, Your fuel pressure should always be maintained after the engine is off. That's mostly why there is the fuel pressure regulator. It...
• Re: Battery Mfg. Warranty Charging Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 10:44:56 -0500
  I have a Universal Battery sealed deep cycle for my coach battery and a "who knows" battery for the main. I bought a trickle...
• Re: westfalia 2nd battery question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:13:20 -0800
  ...still having the main battery back in the engine compartment (hold-over from the diesel days) and a small 30 A/hr gel cell...
• Re: gutless
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 20:49:23 EST
  I one thing that has not been said yet is that the Germans designs and production need and require maintenance. Americans do not do...
• Re: Vanagon Mania
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 20:38:00 EST
  ...Yet try to justify spending $1000 per year to maintain a Vanagon. Once > you stop making payments on that new car, it's a...
• Re: propane valve -- manual or autostop?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 07:35:16 -0700
  On 8/4/2006 7:18 AM Preston Grimes wrote: > > > Also, my 2nd tank (independent from the main tank and used just for the...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Fri, 30 May 2008 12:37:45 -0300
  ...crutchfield.com/S-NmCxvkJqi57/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?I=105CSBB2> > http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NmCxvkJqi57/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?I=105CSBB2 > > > >
• Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 20 May 2010 21:07:43 -0700
  ...do i need to replace the main seal? I dropped the tranny today and found my exploded pilot bearing. So tomorrow I'll be...
• Re: Trickle Chargers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:56:01 -0600
  ...Trickle chargers or Battery Maintainers > The small (5 amp or less) battery maintainers or trickle chargers are meant > to keep a battery topped off...
• Re: Vanagon Repair classesMAINE
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:12:32 -0800
  ...8717 VW@EricWunrow.com On Nov 18, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM> wrote: > To the mainers: > > Maybe it's possible...
• exhaust leak and leaking heads??
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 14:12:15 -0500
  ...I am getting air in the main tank, which is pushing the coolant into the overflow tank. I had tried installing a new pressure...
• Re: Low power on warm engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 16 May 2004 22:26:21 EDT
  Marshall ~~~ A few questions about the lower end ,did you put in rod ,main,cam bearings and a front & rear crank seal ?? YOU may...
• Update on Engine Overheating Concern
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 11:09:00 -0600
  ...I let the engine cool down and toped off the "Main Coolant Bottle". Drove home (15 miles) with no problem. Checked "Main Coolant Bottle...
• Re: battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:43:58 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-08-24, at 9:46 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > Most of the racer supply houses have main electrical switches that can...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:43:08 -0400
  ...After reading lately about starter replacement not curing > the problem and also Jonathan's main cable replacement curing his problem, > I've decided I...
• Re: Buying tires from Canada...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 09:03:12 -0400
  ...that soft drink that costs $1.00 US in a vending machine in Maine may require $1.50 in Canadian coins in Quebec. Or...
• Re: my vanagon sob story
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 20:43:02 EST
  Chris; It only took one experience with a crooked mechanics like this to make me learn all I could about the repair and maintenance...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 14:23:09 -0400
  ...I’m guessing the guy that > installed the main bearing seal didn’t do a good job since it was a brand > new gowesty...
• Watercooled cylinder liner (barrel?) to cylinder head seal modification
  Historical mailing list - Mohammed Ghalayini
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:35:18 +0100
  ...of machining would be on order to maintain the geometry of the combustion chamber and to maintain the correct seal between water jacket and...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:35:37 -0500
  ...One thing owning the camper beast has done for me is educate me considerably about things automotive, mainly through trying to solve problems, and...
• Re: Carpet Adhesive-Found some that worked
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 5 May 2010 11:54:39 -0700
  ...How permanent is the stuff you used? I'm imagining something like that might make future maintenance under there difficult? Or does it readily...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:30:21 -0700
  gee Tom, disassemble ECU every 10 K? you have pretty high standards of maintenance. I suppose on might have a look inside the *AFM...
• Best Westie Years?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 11:01:27 -0700
  ...I'm looking at a well-maintained '81, but it sounds like a year that required a lot of expensive maintenance. Hope someone can...
• Re: VW's have feelings?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 21:30:28 EDT
  ...Sure He's ragging a few folks, and questioning the very nature of VW ownership (karma, extensive on-going maintenance, etc.) but it takes...
• Re: Dropping Tank... other maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 23:33:13 -0500
  ...While I wait for the parts >to arrive for this job, are there any other maintenance items that I >should take care of since...
• 84 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 18:06:33 -0500
  ...Located in Portland Maine. Asking $1,800. Email for pictures or with questions. John Flaherty Portland, Maine