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• Re: Increased WBX displacement
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:49:18 -0600
  ...The ones with more mileage had suffered poor maintenance for too long. Good maintenance and keep my hands and the hands of mechanics out...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:27:32 -0700
  ...VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost Date: April 16, 2010 5:31:32 PM PDT To: frankgrun <frankgrun@aol...
• Re: What's my Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:20:58 -0400
  ...dings sink, fridge, etc everything works perfectly, even the fridge all maintenance records, including bill of sale starts easy, no smoke What do you...
• becoming your own wrench
  Historical mailing list - susan hafler
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 15:12:50 PDT
  ...i'd like to learn how to do minor maintenance/repairs on my vanagon, say, for example, changing the oil, checking fluids, changing a...
• body work!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:29:33 -0500
  ...at school I'm taking a class called Ag Construction and Maintenance. One of the coolest things I'll learn in that class is...
• Re: automatic tranny durability
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:51:40 EST
  ...The only maintenance that I have ever performed is fluid change at 60,000 mile intervals (it is due soon for its next fluid...
• Re: HOW TO bleed the coolant system...
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 09:10:50 -0500
  ...Haynes is far more direct in giving actual "how-to" instructions for many repairs and much maintenance. I wouldn't be without mine. However...
• extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 07:48:29 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any thoughts on reliability or maintenance issues I should be considering? (I don't camp around others, so I am not...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:43:38 -0700
  I'll jump in in the middle here...sounds like a great idea, but i don't think the objective is to recreate the...
• Re: Napa Brand
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 21 May 2003 09:01:24 -0700
  ...the Bentley includes periodic inspection of the tranny lube in the maintenance section. If you inspect it and see it's not clean, it...
• Re: Oregon Double Cab Orange in seattle this weekend???
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 21:43:03 -0500
  ...A lot of people discard them, though, because they're a pain to remove for maintenance. The pan is held on by half a...
• removing floor in '86 weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:18:44 -0500
  ...is it difficult to remove without damaging it? - What other restorative/maintenance tasks do you recommend performing while I have the floor out? Thanks.
• Re: No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:32:14 -0500
  James, I hate it when that happens!!!!Try to do a little preventive maintenance and everything goes to h3ll in a hand-basket. You...
• Re: CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:33:22 -0400
  ...I have my regularly scheduled spelunking maintenance to do and while I have all that 'smegma' in my eyes, I wanted to check on...
• Re: That is WHY vanagon BURN!
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:53:42 -0400
  ...i agree! this had almost no maintenance on > it > since 1988 and was runing OK before we remove the engine... BUT, it was a...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Thu, 5 May 2016 14:07:48 -0700
  ...Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level > > If possible, YouTube is a great idea. I'd love to see it too. Actually, > I'd...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:50:05 -0400
  ...woe is me > >From what I've read the Vanagon reputation has been damaged by the >following: > >1) Lack of regular, professional maintenance. Changing...
• FS:1990 Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:17:37 EST
  ...1990 Syncro Westfalia from original maintenance-fanatic owner. Original brochure, owner's manual, and all records. Meticulously maintained inside, outside, and mechanically from day...
• Re: Seeking Wisdom on Buying a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 07:28:52 -0600
  ...i owned a 1970 > poptop some years back and did all the maintenance and > work on it, and i like that i could do...
• Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:02:24 -0400
  ...The real issue is not the timing belts, or the tensioners, but that VW's recommended maintenance interval is unrealistic. For my 1.8t...
• 302 little 302...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 15:14:41 -0800
  ...Say, David Schwartz- this could simplify your maintenance parts list.... Dean & Opie sent me a 'chin up, boy' message regarding the '69 single cab...
• Re: valve adjust and shift lever maintenance
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 00:12:13 -0400
  Brandy - One word of caution when you remove the rear shift rod next weekend. Be careful of the bushings in front and rear when...
• '81 versus '83 wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 10:41:42 -0500
  ...Which one do I keep?? Any opinions on power, reliability, maintenance, etc (2.0L air-cooled vs. 1.9L wasserboxer)? I have no experience...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 18:59:12 -0700
  ...this may be a good idea as regular maintenance (though many of us change it every two years), but it should not be a...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:37:20 EST
  << Use it to run the PTO winch, of course! >> Then you will need to invest in guarranteed interest funds to afford the maintenance of...
• Re: How to store WESTY for LONG-TERM STORAGE (1yr+)??
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:49:59 -0500
  ...Here<http://www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/maintenancePublications/serviceLetters/SL180B.pdf>are some preservation guidelines for an aircraft engine, which you might wish...
• Re: LT mirrors...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:06:36 -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
• slightVC: TDI vs hybrid (was: Re: TDI conversion thoughts)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:38:05 -0400
  > Priuses don't pay for > themselves either I would contend that dollar for dollar, a new Prius will cost much more in maintenance than...
• Re: To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 30 May 2002 13:49:13 -0700
  ...Green coolant probably means that the previous owner was uninformed/uncaring about the maintenance of a Vanagon (unfortunately not uncommon). Worse than the empirical...
• Re: Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 23:44:31 -0600
  ...AFter you clean up all the "PO" stuff, expect $300-$500 per year average on maintenance IF you do most yourself. If you have...
• Re: WBX reliability - is it held in low regard in Europe?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:17:26 +1200
  ...Germany)? If it isn't then what is the difference? Better maintenance? >Just curious because I'm new to this and was wondering if...
• Here's a new scam...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 18:58:04 -0700
  ...change brakes and general maintenance done on it,so the Bus is a 1984 Volkswagen Bus, so if you can handle that for me...
• Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:13:01 -0500
  ...Porsche owners are EXPECTED to perform certain maintenance > > procedures at a regular interval or whenever necessary. like changing > > the oil, rotating the tires, replacing...
• Re: Oops re: Preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:42:31 -0500
  So is "comprised of" (in some dictionary or another) but it doesn't mean it comes from anything but ignorance. Jim On Thu, Apr...
• Re: For Lisa, re '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:51:41 -0700
  ...I do very little maintenance other than filters, oil, spark plugs, wash and wax. I do drive the hell out of them. Steve and...
• '80 Westfalia Automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 10:34:24 -0500
  ...I am having it checked by a mechanic I just want opinions about "down the road" maintenance. Thanks. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Chris R. Rowland mailto:crowland...
• For Sale:1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 8 May 2000 19:33:40 -0500
  ...The choice had to be made between the cost of continued maintenance to keep it in its pristine state or my daughter's tuition...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 12:53:03 -0800
  ...assembling a list of tools I > should have to handle > basic maintenance and road emergencies, so what are > your suggestions? > > Please Note* : I do...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 10:09:23 -0800
  ...I carry an assortment of hose clamps and a roll of rubber tape, but preventative maintenance is the only sure-fire plan. Inspect and...
• Re: Fridge maintenance
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:44:37 +0000
  Troy, you stated: >>...My fridge frequently does blow out at highway speeds, and someone mentioned that a leak in the system was the culprit...
• Re: Wasserleaker Head Job - What am I getting myself in for
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 10:25:03 -0800
  Anybody ever tote up what 'proper maintenance' per 'DM' costs? If, including the time spent doing or getting it done, this is less than...
• eurovan problems
  Historical mailing list - Donald A. Drisdell
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 15:39:18 -0500
  ...Other than routine maintenance (oil changes, tune ups, tire rotation, fluids checks etc., one brake job, one muffler replacement, and one replacement battery) the...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:28:28 -0500
  ...are not significantly differently > than the bad numbers. > Its called PARANOID MAINTENANCE. > In my ten years of running 83 Westphalia an 76 Porsche 912e...
• Re: DM Brakes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:44:54 -0700
  ...In my mind, scheduled maintenance is per the factory charts. Preventative maintenance is a schedule adjusted to account for the specific type of use...
• TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Werner
  Wed, 10 May 2017 18:09:30 +0000
  ...either way (eg issues, install experience and set up, fuel economy, maintenance schedule, power/torque, tuning, lessons learned) I am considering a TDI as...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:28:08 -0700
  ...Virtually zero maintenance on it and when I want any kind of 'power rush' it is there. And since the same year as my...
• Re: Fwd: air intake snorkel hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:39:49 -0500
  ...argue with Honda engineers given that the vehicle is at 203k miles and counting, with no work beyond ordinary maintenance required yet. > David McNeely
• Redline CV-2. User Input?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 May 2011 11:10:37 -0700
  ...http://www.allraceoil.com/redlinesyntheticcv2.html I know CV maintenance is required no matter what, but any users out there running CV-2? If...
• "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 11:28:07 EST
  ...117,000 miles, original everything, except for water pumps (4!) and normal maintenance items, (spark plugs, plug wires, caps/rotors, accessory drive belts, filters...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 21:45:56 -0400
  > Well, ol' Blue turned 200,000 this morning on the way to work. > Steve and Jo Ann Wacker congradulations, but you shouldn't have...
• Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and Head Gaskets (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 03:46:04 MDT
  ...to replace these items as "routine scheduled maintenance", or what? Cary Chiang P.S. Any attempt to state something like "phosphate-free Autobahn coolant...
• Re: ATTENTION ALL//STICKER PROCEDES-----> INTO FUND RAISER FOR GE RRY UPGRADE?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 11:04:00 -0500
  ...Not to mention the dubious viability of heads once detached from their support/maintenance units. <g> d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv...
• AWD conversion
  Historical mailing list - ForestDweller
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 17:22:55 -0700
  ...What's the concensus on maintenance costs for a westy 2wd, 4wd lockable, 4wd always on? -Todd __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email...
• Re: Hatch mosquito net
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:01:00 EST
  ...Sign up to that list, and you will not > believe the maintenance costs of these vehicles. > > also they seem to have worse seam rust...
• Re: Exahust Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 13:17:07 -0300
  ...I guess that leaves out preventive maintenance. Murphy's law says whatever breaks will break at the most inopportune time, in the most inopportune...
• Re: vented battery with venting hose
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 14:22:52 -0400
  ...It's a sealed maintenance-free battery and just has a round vent hole at one end. I drive a diesel, though, so the...
• Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:42:39 EDT
  ...What's the > worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon? I'm > thinking maintenance/repairs but I guess high > centering it would qualify...
• Re: Electric power vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:00:41 -0700
  ...electric motor > and how efficient it is? is this conversion High maintenance? > I have seen several electric 914 witch has a similar transmission. > What...
• Potential New Survey
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 13:51:51 -0400
  This is kind of falls in line with the recent discussion on preventative maintenance philosophies. I'm working to get my van in shape...
• Re: Gasoline $$ :-(
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 18 May 2012 18:38:16 -0500
  Supposedly some refineries on the west coast are down for scheduled maintenance, thus affecting fuel availability. Add demand to that and you get high...