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• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 02:25:25 +0200
  ...the second at 500 more miles, then normal 3,000 mile intervals. > > Any other pointers are appreciated. > > Thanx in advance > SeanG > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private...
• Re: aging problems
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:05:09 -0800
  ...Flush and renew P/S fluid at 4yr/40k interval to make the seals last MUCH longer. Anyone what to know the tech.??? Just...
• Re: gasoline prefilter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:52:38 -0800
  ...It also increases > service intervals. If the tank is loaded with crud the real fix is going to > be replacing it as the crud...
• 83-85 (and later) survey
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Sep 94 13:20:15 PDT
  ...leaks in > one month). > I do the rest at the required interval except I haven't changed the coolant or the fuel filter yet...
• Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:24:20 -0500
  ...VW-Audi changed the FIRST OIL CHANGE drain interval from model year (MY) '95 to MY '96 from 5,000 miles to 7,500...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:42:55 -0500
  ...Performed all recommended service at recommended > intervals for 13 years.
• Re: Bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:11:56 -0500
  ...lasted me over 230K with the proper coolant and coolant replacement intervals. I think that a couple of containers are worth keeping in your...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:52 +0100
  ...Digifant injection and Catalytic converters), but 30k miles is too > > long interval for the valves, IMHO. I usually do the valves at each 10k...
• waste no time rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:50:21 -0700
  ...year and the fact that it was flushed twice during that interval. my theory is that the old seals gave out under the sudden...
• Re: Sitting in traffic question
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:41:02 -0600
  ...my technique was turning off the ignition, and only moving every second interval, when i could actually go sixty feet. however, my clutch did...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:31:14 -0700
  ...Rather than just hiring some cheap hack to write up some travel reports and post them on the Web at regular intervals, the Chasebot...
• Syncro bought
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 21:57:19 -0700
  ...All fluids were changed at the proper mileage intervals. New coolant pipes underneath, new clutch master and slave, water pump, and expansion tank. The...
• Re: Speedo Cable question
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:16:16 -0500
  ...that the EGR light won't come on at the scheduled intervals, nothing else. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG...
• Solder Bloom
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:55:30 CST6CDT
  ...VW's failure to prescribe cooling system flush and fill intervals may be a factor. -dan
• Re: flooding digifant
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 23:56:42 -0500
  ...Left engine compartment open and will check again in the morning >when the engine is cold and then at intervals while it warms up...
• Re: buy a daily driver or press the syncro into service?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:24:44 -0600
  ...call up." It had to be done on exactly 6-month intervals. Not for me. Jim On Jan 29, 2007, at 1:21 PM...
• Re: Help--- stuck in Redding Followup and conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:56:31 -0700
  ...used to spit out the > #3 > spark plug at fairly regular intervals, my wife's '90 Golf popped one, and > my son's '83...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 21:37:26 -0700
  ...I guess I missed some thing, what's > Dennis' > >> recommended coolant change interval? > >> Hopefully the new Vanagon.com/archives will have a better search...
• Re: DM Brakes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:44:54 -0700
  ...contaminants, you can then check your odometer to verify the optimum interval for the way you use THAT CAR. This is preventative as you...
• Solenoid for parts or Bushing? opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:07:29 EST
  ...Either I would try and start it at 5 minute intervals and the resistance heat of the tries would warm it enough to start...
• Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:13:04 -0800
  ...Actually, Nth interval can be multiple months, if so desired, as long as the "averaging" process is unaffected. What you think, eh? Chris Radcliffe...
• Re: Wheel squeal more info not solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:30:11 -0400
  ...Since then, I have been religious about front bearing lubrication at 2 year intervals. Cheap insurance. > > Rich > > San Diego > > On Monday, July 15, 2019...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s) (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:46:18 UT
  ...Amsoil was one of the first to push extending drain intervals. There are lots of cases of long distance truckers running the same oil...
• Re: exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:04:55 -0500
  ...need a sealant or locking aid and then is there some interval to check or > re-torque. Part of that engineering takes into account...
• Re: Noisy CV's and vibration?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 12:55:15 -0600
  ...Iwill definitely be re-packing > at a regular interval (like 40,000 miles).Mind you, my boots were in > excellent condition and there was...
• New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 May 2011 19:53:10 -0700
  ...on oiling them each time I change oil...about 3000 mi. intervals. Next is a right front wheel bearing and a right side motor...
• Fw: Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:33:35 -0800
  ...sure to change it religiously, and the filter, at the >normal >> interval. >> >> Slick 50 isn't proven to do anything good to an engine...
• Re: Grease your front wheel bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:04:30 -0500
  ...at what interval should bearings be serviced? Rich 85 GL Vanagon San Diego ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
• Re: How much did you pay for a rebuilt engine, installed?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 11:48:21 -0500
  ...6) I now change oil and filter at 2500 mile intervals. Engine is running nicely. John Rodgers 88GL Driver "K. Taylor" wrote: > For those...
• Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:18:32 -0500
  ...The normal plug replacement interval for these engines was 15,000 miles. The proper gap is only part of proper spark plug set up...
• Re: '90 Westy Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - M Williams
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:11:05 EDT
  ...ve noticed it comes on at low speed at fairly regular intervals. Occassionally I have let it idle with the A/C on and...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:51:58 -0500
  ...10w-30 is also acceptable because 10W-40 is harder to find, and less accepting of neglect when it comes to interval and breaks...
• Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:39:17 -0500
  Hi Jeff, Congrats on the accomplishment! When I did my own overheat refurb job I had a heck of a time getting the valve...
• Re: Fridge Orfice Keeps Getting Blocked Any Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:00:18 -0400
  ...other tanks like acetelene and nitrogen need inspections at certin time intervals to check for corrosion.I dont see why this corrosion cant work...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:18:20 -0600
  ...These variables may or may not include coolant type, water type, flush intervals, driving style, climate, stored in winter or not, ever overheated...I...
• Re: Front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 19:10:48 -0800
  ...NOW, I make sure the front wheel bearings get all lubed up at 25K miles intervals; again, it's those SUPER EXPENSIVE spindles that...
• Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:34:13 -0800
  ...One basically takes the total height of the tank, divides it by 10, and then strips the wire at regular intervals--one wire for...
• Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 09:47:24 -0600
  ...Oil change intervals are at 6K rather than 3K? #6. Can I still run my quart of Marvel Mystery oil for 500 miles before...
• The Larry Chase Report
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 21:22:20 -0800
  ...Rather than just hiring some cheap hack to write up some travel reports and post them on the Web at regular intervals, the Chasebot...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:40:48 -0400
  ...Does it watch the time interval between between ignition pulses and use some absolute standard to decide if the idle is too fast or...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:04:41 -0700
  ...Review each of the examples you listed and if they are each maintained at reasonable intervals, there are no failures, let alone catastrophic failures...
• Re: Westy fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:47:01 -0800
  ...clicking the igniter for say 10 times at about 1 second intervals or > less. > 8) while clicking keep your eye on the igniter indicator...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:16:56 -0700
  ...Not so much to allow longer change intervals but to keep the > oil in the engine in better condition. Transmission and engine are the...
• Re: For those familiar with the VW 1.8t engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:31:12 -0700
  ...We bought it at 30k certified from VW, all mainetenance intervals kept up with, VW approved synthetic oil every 5k. As of lately the...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:39:17 -0400
  ...drop per diode, if the required drop lends itself to that interval. This would have less effect on pump startup, which could conceivably be...
• Oil was: Turbo 5-cylinder diesel on its way...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 07:25:43 EDT
  ...5000 miles, than put in sythetic oil and extend the change intervals. You are just keeping that acidic junk in the motor longer and...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:03 EDT
  ...I bought the vehicle > with 105,000 miles on the odometer and am unsure what kind of oil or > oil change interval the previous...
• Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 22:05:47 -0500
  ...it blackens terribly almost right after it is changed (at regular intervals). I have heard that the oils that I have asked about perform...
• Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:08:38 -0500
  ...Back in the days when VW first went to these (1968) CV joint service was a scheduled item at 30K mile intervals along with...
• MOD Re: List Mail Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:04:54 -0400
  ...the sending agent will try several more times, likely at increasing intervals for four days or so, before declaring a failure. Jim (or theoretically...
• Re: Westy fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:10:09 -0400
  ...7) > keep on clicking the igniter for say 10 times at about 1 second intervals or > less. 8) while clicking keep your eye on...
• Re: semi-sorta-somewhat related to oil and viscosity and such ...
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:50:43 -0400
  ...Joel Walker wrote: >one thing to remember ... > >the longer the oil change interval you choose, whether for synthetics >or dino oils, the longer the...
• Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  2 Apr 92 19:33:31 GMT
  ...A level of .11% is enough to protect an automobile engine for the extended oil drain interval, under normal use. Those of you with...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:35:10 -0500
  ...really want to know what your Vanagon needs, check the service >> intervals in your Bentley manual. I'm sure you will find a wide...
• Re: Fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 16:57:05 -0400
  ...the tank kept expelling it's load of rust, but the interval increased rapidly. Now, 4 years and 60,000 miles later the pump...
• Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 12:24:02 -0800
  ...Note time interval of gas evaporation completion. Note time interval of water evaporation completion. Divide first by last. Note very small number. If you...
• Vexing Subtle Misfire Issues
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:17:00 -0700
  ...The interval between misfires is enough that I can't tell if it's one cylinder in particular-- the plugs all look clean. The...
• Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:18:07 -0800
  ...Note time interval of gas evaporation completion. Note time interval of water evaporation completion. Divide first by last. Note a very small number. If...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:50:58 -0800
  ...Anyone > know of a recommended change interval for those? I just guess...so I do > about every 25K. I have a new tank, store...
• Hidden ATF leak, strange shifting behavior.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:53:01 +0000
  ...the seals between the ATF and final drive ( at around 90K intervals no less) I got a local quotation from a transmission specialist for...