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• Re: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:45:15 -0900
  ...I had ordered the new hose and several others from Van Cafe as soon as we had cell service once the repair was made...
• Re: coolant leak after long idle
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:32:34 -0300
  ...David (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >I took my new to me 91 westy in for an A/C service yesterday and had >something odd happen. The tech...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 8 May 2016 13:39:21 -0700
  ...Normally, the brakes >>> can be serviced without removing the hub. It only needs to be removed if >>> servicing the wheel bearings or replacing the...
• Re: Trouble in Barstow
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:33:13 -0800
  ...Alternates >> from knocking to feeling like a tire out of balance, then back to normal. >> >> Anyone know a shop around here that may have...
• Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:17:18 -0600
  ...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: Looking for travel advice in Quebec and southeast Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:59:42 -0300
  ...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: Heater motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:43:58 -0500
  ...The main thing is to NOT replace them with normal > bolts > > as this could cause serious problems in an accident (steering column not > > collapsing...
• Re: The '85 needs a diaper
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:19:01 EDT
  ...Is that normal? As for the leak, I'd expect that if I re-seat the head cover it should go away, yes? 3...
• Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Mon, 23 May 2016 18:00:33 +0000
  ...by a friendly customer service rep of her majesty  known locally as RCMP -- Immediately everyone went back to normal duties -- my point is - you...
• 1985 Transmissin'
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 95 14:35:07 -0500
  ...This helped considerably, and now, when the engine is warm, the tranny almost feels normal. The tranny does not grind, or pop out of...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:01:07 -0800
  ...I don't normally keep equipment for transporting and handling gasoline around the house. Heck, I figured that the rate of gasoline consumption when...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:04 -0700
  ...until it's time for >> a rear brake job. >> >> The only normal service in rear brakes is to >> inspect for leaking wheel cylinders, see...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:23:17 MST
  ...oily inside (suggesting spark discharges over the oily path instead of normal ignition inside the cylinder). I cleaned it with fuel but to no...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:57:03 -0800
  ...Now it must be noted here that NONE of the maladies had anything to do with the quality of service or repairs at S...
• Re: A RANT : Westy Tires in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:10:01 -0700
  ...On 10/19/06, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > > My motto for personal, as well as business, purchases - be it services or > merchandise...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:17:40 -0700
  ...That interested me, but these seem to be "out of favor" and not widely in service, or at least, not much rap on the...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 11 May 2010 19:37:41 -0400
  ...the large metal filters >>> which >>> normally go after the fuel pump, are 7mm on both sides? Or do I have >>> this >>> mistaken? >>> >>> I planned...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:22:52 -0700
  ...Engine temperature - >> or >> rather coolant temperature - was normal the entire trip (consistently >> mid-point on the coolant temp gauge, just as before the coolant...
• Re: Battery box behind driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:36:29 -0400
  ...You must turn the swivel plate 180 degrees from normal driving position. To do this, in my experience, it is easiest to take the...
• Re: Looking for advice on leveling Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:22:14 -0400
  Hi Jim, Dennis Haynes leveled out my 85 when he had it for service. He did a incredible write up and used 4 scales...
• Re: Good Sam Club Road Assist
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:15:40 -0700
  ...Nowadays I suppose my remedy is normally found in the bag of tools and box of parts under the back seat, though I'd...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 08:28:17 -0600
  ...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: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:41:44 -0700
  ...Engine Cutting Out Mike, your description comes very very close >>> to describing "Vanagon Syndrome" or as VW described it in their >>> service bulletin "Intermittent...
• Re: Play in rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:57:00 -0700
  ...There seems to be just a >>> slight wiggle in the wheel, is that normal or is there a slight difference >>> in diameter on the...
• Re: looking to buy good power steering hose from reservoir to pump, p/n
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:31:54 -0500
  ...in �doing this. �The ONLY reason I do not > do it "NORMALY" is that I do not have �a supply of the banjo fittings...
• Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:31 PDT
  ...This tech service >bulletin listed my symptoms, then recommened a wiring harness, >which has been the recommendation of several list members who found relief...
• Re: Ideas about funding Vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:10:47 -0500
  ...As a businessman in the business of supplying Vanagon Parts & Service, I get bombarded with questions from new Vanagon owners that could easily be...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 10 May 2013 09:16:19 +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...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:56:37 -0400
  ...Simply put, auto manufacturers are no longer interested in manufacturing a vehicle that can be serviced in the way that our beloved Vanagons and...
• Re: Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 21:14:12 -0800
  Reminds me of an old tanker at work recalling his service on the Russian front - "Yah, we used to keep a little fire going...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:12:34 -0400
  ...The normal oil level as indicated on the dipstick is about halfway between the low and high marks. Currently I am using Shell Rotella...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2007 10:54:25 -0400
  ...lubricated, or just should be >checked at the next service, or is this normal? Thanks! > >----- Original Message ---- >From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> >To...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:17:05 -0800
  ...Have fun, Steven 91 Westy On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Paul Peranteau <service@benjamins.com>wrote: > This is my first...
• Re: Power loss still in '85
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 04:49:15 -0600
  ...Also the normal engine (left cylinder head etc) grounds everyone talks about. Mark Ingalls 85 GL >From: Laurence Smith <lsmith@COGECO.CA> >Reply-To...
• Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:50:52 -0600
  ...Its normally running like a champ but every now and then it�ll get hiccups! The weirdest thing of it all is that it...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 13:45:13 -0700
  ...Normally, the brakes >>>> can be serviced without removing the hub. It only needs to be removed if >>>> servicing the wheel bearings or replacing the...
• Hansen brake kits #3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
  ...Remove the brakes and the old machined rotor/hub >and buy a new stock vanagon rotor (service interval parts). Finished. > >Raimund > > > > >Attachment converted: 6116CD...
• Re: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt-Realities!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:15:02 -0500
  ...77, there are no services of any kind between Kingsville and Raymondville, a distance of about a hundred miles. David McNeely On Sat, Nov...
• Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 19:56:29 -0400
  I've been following this service for a while, and I have seen numerous posts of XM subscribers that have switched to Sirius once...
• Re: Preventive Maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 11:17:37 -0700
  ...I'll continue this list later, with those items that were replaced after long and satisfactory service. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Finkbiner...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon a...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:14:16 -0400
  My older son who is now 26 wants no part of any vehicle that needs fixing even though he is a service writer at...
• Re: Tire Choice Question (long piggy-back question)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:51:19 -0400
  ...that Schwab has service shops all over the West, where I mostly travel, and they are very good about service and warrantees..My Michelin...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to Start - It's Back!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 23:38:31 -0500
  ...Amazing that when cold the switch would work > normally. New switch all better. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:42:13 -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...
• Re: Garmin ique 3600 & Palm device
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 16:30:55 -0500
  ...I believe you can subscribe to a service that would give you real time route changes due to traffic conditions but I don't...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 May 2004 20:12:31 -0500
  High side is normally the smallwer of the two lines. Low / Suction side is the larger line. Stan Wilder ----- Original Message ----- From: "John N...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 01:03:47 -0400
  ...Not sure what you consider "the normal groups" but we've got over 150 conversion customers now, and like Benny says the customers when...
• FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:02:20 -0700
  ...it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:45:02 +0000
  ...Maybe this explains why, in eleven years in the financial services industry, I've never met a fellow employee with a Vanagon. Joe T...
• Re: A/C
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:55:53 -0400
  ...So for > normal service, recover and evacuate. Weighing what came out will give an > idea of leak rate and refill by weight. 1,300...
• Re: C.A.R.B. Legalities. Was Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:55:54 EST
  ...The only time that it would matter is when you have a vehicle which is normally not required to be inspected (such as a...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:12:28 EDT
  ...Well, that's sort of NORMAL ! I have them break off frequently no matter how careful I am. So, now you will have to...
• Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 23 May 2016 19:34:02 -0300
  ...by > a friendly customer service rep of her majesty known locally as RCMP -- > Immediately everyone went back to normal duties -- my point is - you...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:11 -0500
  ...Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings Bill, Twelve years and 85,000 miles ago, I replaced both complete axles; I'm not sure of what...
• Re: Nigerian Order Scam (Vendors take note)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:36:24 -0600
  ...It was >actually from a place called "I P Relay" which is an internet service that >is supposed to be for the deaf or...
• Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:38:29 -0700
  ...had the van, been a little noise..I've thought it normal for > > vanagons...but now, since nothing has broken with my van for...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 7 May 2008 21:06:21 +0000
  ...so many Vanagon service histories and saw an A/C charge > > every summer since they were brand new. A normal vehicle has the A...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:00:54 -0500
  ...then again later in the morning on my way to a service call. The > first two times it happened the engine died for 2...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:20:15 -0400
  ...Since normal regulation is somewhere between > > .2 and .8 you > > can see where this can mess things up. > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Old Man Emu Syncro Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:19:22 -0700
  ...If you > have a problem with me or a problem with a product or service that I sold > you in the past - please tell...