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• Re: Water Pump Removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 15:43:54 -0400
  The water pump is not an easy job, but you do not have to touch the main pulley. Have him unbolt the flange for...
• Re: Coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:40:41 -0800
  ...No more separating. >Michael Pope wrote: >Hey now volks, >I have ben having a really hard time getting the main coolant pipes to stop...
• check your firewall fuel line fittings! the 2nd main cause of engine fires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:17:49 EST
  ...in addition to old cracked rubber fuel lines, the 2nd main cause of vanagon engine fires is the plastic fitting that carries fuel thru...
• Hello people
  Historical mailing list - Rocky Davis
  Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:36:25 -0700
  I have an 84 westy im thinking i should sell i dont have time or enough patience to maintain it anyone interested? Sent from...
• Re: '85 FOR SALE, PARTS or WHOLE
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 14 May 1997 22:12:30 -0500
  John, If it has square headlights I need the left driving (main) lens. Mark B Magee 87GL 82K Kemah TX USA
• '90 Westie FS, Concord, CA.
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Sat, 8 Nov 1997 17:37:43 -0800
  From the San Francisco Chronicle: > > VW '90 Westfalia Multicamper, Well Maint, $11,800, #1107, SAAB Concord 510-682-2711. Go for it! Cris
• '87 westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 13:53:28 -0800
  not mine, usual disclaimers. ames iowa. VW Vanagon Camper, 87. 130,000 well maintained miles, rebuilt engine. $4000. 515-292-9145. best hunting! bill
• Travel Plans
  Historical mailing list - tom hewitt
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:11:33 -0400
  Planning on spending some vacation time in Maine soon. What are the VW repair shops, recommended by these lists, should our 82 Westy need...
• Looking for a part
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Tue, 27 May 2003 21:35:10 -0400
  Hi, Anyone knows a decent supplier for the main shaft bearing of an 89 Syncro transmission. Part no is 091 311 123C Best regards.
• anyone in Maine know a good Vanagon Mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Mon, 12 May 2003 09:33:51 -0400
  need to have a few thing done that are way out of my "driveway mechanic skills" Thanks Shannon 91 Vanagon
• Re: Lower Mainland (B.C.) Bait Cars
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:07:58 -0500
  You mean looooooong and slooooooooooow joyride! >Don't be silly, you'd only steal a Westie to take a looooooong joyride. :-)
• Re: another boring trip to Maine and Vermont.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:02:48 -0400
  Darren, What did you use for a transmission? Mods to existing drive train etc... Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Where is fuel pump relay
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  24 Jun 1996 10:27:11 -0700
  ...Because (at least in my BMW) the main relay is unique and cannot be "swapped" with another same p/n relay used elsewhere in...
• Re: VW's Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 13:10:29 -0800
  ...It has it's > maintenance quirks, but nowhere > >near those of the Vanagon. > > One item of maintenance some have with the later > (98+) VW...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2008 to 14 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-199)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:48:54 -0800
  ...Do I need to upgrade the cable from the starter battery to the starter post? > "Then another line from the main battery to the...
• Re: Cracked Syncro Clutch Housing
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 12:25:03 PDT
  ...You can This description is pretty accurate - the main seal in my Jetta has leaked for about a year, and the grabbing has gradually...
• Re: heater control valve in '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 11:25:28 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon <--------- Name this car! 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel "Liesel"
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 17:19:23 EDT
  ...If I need outside air I open a window. <"I increased the size of the wiring to the main fuse because I was melting...
• The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 12:09:44 EDT
  ...In the air-cooled T1 it is considered maintenance to pull the heads and replace the valve guides at 40K miles. This may seem...
• Re[3]: SYNCRO
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 19:44:34 +0100
  ...MAINTTEC DUNBAR <MAINTTEC.DUNBAR@TOTAL-OIL-MARINE.CO.UK> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 1:21 AM Subject: Re...
• Aux battery question
  Historical mailing list - Eric O'Dell
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 09:10:22 -0700
  ...Obviously, the secondary battery is charged by the generator, just the same as the main battery. But if the main battery dies, will the...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:39:04 -0700
  > You have to be able to maintain the mass movement. > And this is where the gas mileage gets eaten up, being able to maintain...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:20:13 -0600
  ...But it was murder on maintenance. And expensive. There was never any readily available parts for maintenance. Seemed like everything had to come from...
• Re: So my stepson asks . . .
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:05:04 -0700
  ...I'm not everyone, but with some maintenance and perhaps luck, they have done ok for me. No, not as much power nor the...
• Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:02:26 +0000
  ...And because my info is in their database I get periodic emails from them reminding me of maintenance items that might be due on...
• Re: Unrelated but so important!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:45:06 -0500
  ...http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote...
• 110v battery charger for house battery - suggestions for 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Susmay
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 18:44:53 -0700
  ...They have a float charger-battery maintainer, which does not charge fast enough (or even fully). I want to be able to roll into...
• Re: VW Micro-Bus Repair Books
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 94 09:49:49 bst
  > Can someone recommend a book specifically geared toward repair >AND maintainence (sp.) of older VW vans (like the micro-bus)? > OF MAIN CONCERN is...
• Fuel Injectors Improvement Maintanence
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 16:07:32 -0800
  ...As for the maintenance, is there a recommended way of inspecting these things, or better yet bench testing them? It seems to me that...
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
  ...The 2.1L WBX has enjoyed as much as much >as 1 million kilometers of VW testing and with required proper maintenance >has proven...
• clearancing case for stroker crank Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 18 May 2003 13:08:34 -0700
  Currently, i'm trying to get the case prepped, and my main problem right now is clearancing the 2.1 case for an 82mm...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 24 May 2005 08:13:05 -0400
  ...Expect high maintenance costs. With proper maintenance, your camper can be a very reliable vehicle. On a list like this you are naturally going...
• Re: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:54:20 -0500
  ...I have the Voltage gauge running to a spdt switch so I can switch between aux battery or main battery with a center off...
• headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:00:36 -0800
  ...The main area of difficulty that I can see are mounting the darn things as the Vanagon uses unique hardware etc., and of course...
• ETKA -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:43:59 -0500
  Anyone know what happened to this software? It was really handy for do-it-yourselfs for maintenance on our vans. But it seems its...
• Re: Transmission main shaft for air-cool 1983 vanagon ( 091 300 043 KX)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 01:04:34 +0000
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• In need of 2.1 line bore bearings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 14 May 2010 12:08:34 EDT
  hey guys looking for a saource for oversize main bearings for 2.1 L cases .0.50 mm thanks mark d
• Website for Hard to Find Vanagon Parts on Fryday
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:19:58 -0400
  http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3 Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.com
• AC failure
  Historical mailing list - Schwendau
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 02:31:52 -0400
  My 86GL dropped its main A/C shaft tonigth. Any ideas on how to reassymble the ducting. have all the parts.... Please info Mike...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement? You mean FRONT
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 22:12:22 +1200
  That's FRONT seal. The rear end of the engine has a pulley on it. The front end carries the flywheel.
• FS 1995 Euovan Camper $20,000 Scarborough Maine
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 17:12:35 -0600
  that's what it says ...with picture. see ad at http://www.ep.com/js/mi/c0/b0/v0/1297800.html
• Re: cost of replacing front window
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:40:11 -0500
  > Just specify LOF or PPG glass and do some > calling. What are they? What's the difference? John Flaherty Portland, Maine '84 GL
• Re: main seal seating
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:02:13 -0700
  Hmmm, could be like my poor brothers type one case... two unmated halves. It leaks a bit and is about to croak after 30K...
• Re: type 4 mains
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:07:17 -0500
  > > >rebuilding is all about the clearances > >Bob Donalds >Boston Engine >all rights reserved .......and that's why we have Bob do our overhauls..... DM...
• Re: 260 hours later...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:48:30 -0500
  ...Use this one as main page to get to the "interior", "body" or "Mechanic" page: http://www.benplace.com/85westy2.htm Ben
• Re: Main battery tight fit
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 12:44:18 -0700
  RE: Battery Fit The Group 91 has the same dimensions as the 41, the Group 42 is a little smaller but also smaller capacity.
• Vanagon Sighting - NMDOT Web site Banner
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:52:24 -0700
  Vanagon Sighting. New Mexico Department of Transportation web site banner. http://nmshtd.state.nm.us/main.asp?secid=15134 cool larry roadhaus.com
• Re: New to List, Best Bus?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 01:09:07 -0500
  ...I'm picky about maintenance because I beleive proper maintenance and preventive maintenance is the key to happy Vanagon and a happy driver. Go...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:27:04 -0500
  ...Looks like I do not have a spare, so gonna get this one out and hunt for another after making the ground and main...
• Re: Mechanic in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:28:44 -0400
  ...Mechanic in Maine? > <<Anyone know of a good Westy mechanic in southern Maine?>> > > No, though I can tell you who to avoid if you...
• Re: '73 tranny trashed?-Reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:17:06 EDT
  << At 2:08 PM -0500 8/1/98, Harmon Seaver wrote: >I just pulled the engine on my '73 westy -- somehow the >tranny main...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 07:32:39 -0600
  ...The wasser boxer doesn't tend to beat out the #2 main bearing like the air cooled so it doesn't normally need align...
• Anyone need 2.0l main bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:12:43 -0500
  I had a customer contact me in need of some new main bearings for his 2.0l Air cooled Vanagon. These bearings have been...
• Re: GoWesty is now GoWestyAutoParts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:07:48 -0500
  ...main site and works just fine. > > The auto parts site you posted is their site as well but is different than > the main site...
• spring clamps (was Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 24 May 2000 20:56:39 -0700
  ...PITA - true >Throw away the spring clamps when you replace the valve and use screw >type hose clamps. >Stuart MacMillan IMHObservation, spring clamps maintain...
• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 May 2001 22:10:15 -0700
  ...In Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, "Phaedrus" is the name given to the character of Robert Pirsig's "former self" who comes...
• 2.1l Vanagon Main Bearings Available!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:21:56 EDT
  Finally I got some of the standard 2.1l Main Bearings for the Vanagon. These things have been out of stock forever. I would...
• Vanagon sighting on Alias and more proof of T3 crash worthiness
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 12:59:21 -0400
  ...In part of the show the main character's partner is sitting in a Vanagon panel van with all his electronic survailence stuff in...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:50:13 -0500
  ...Your average Toyota (even an old 60s one) needs > absolutely minimal maintenance, and even those which don't ever get > that just keep on...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:39:07 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 3:54 PM Subject: Re: Maintenance Schedule > Other than a possible random road block safety inspection, California > inspects...