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• New to list. Just bought 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 23:53:06 PST
  ...Does any one have any secrets for removing these broken studs? One of the studs is flush with the case, the other two are...
• FS: Aux Oil Cooler fro Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Justin M.Mayrand
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 18:15:45 -0400
  ...No clue what it is worth, needs to be flushed before use and the last motor ate itself. Make an offer. Big and heavy...
• How to patch van cover!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Jun 2023 21:42:17 -0500
  ...I’ve ordered an aerial that retracts flush with the car body. I want to patch the hole where the aerial Came through the...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:28 -0700
  ...bleeding both upper and lower in either a repair or fluid flush scenario? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Brake Parts Reccommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:54:53 -0600
  ...Plan to flush system and intall new pads/shoes and inspect rotors. Are there any recs on brake pads or just FLAPS? Anything else...
• Re: (PHOTO) Re: [VANAGON] Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:23:14 -0400
  ...Most of the battles consisted of me flushing it with carb cleaner. You should be able to see right through it at room temp...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:00:56 EDT
  ...When you flush your system I think it will become apparent if anyone has added any of this nasty stuff to your system or...
• Boston Area Shops
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:13:13 EST
  ...story) I have decided to get the radiator replaced and coolant flushed in boston and cross my fingers and drive the beast home. I...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:48:14 -0800
  Tim, a while back you spoke of a citric acid treatment/flush which is suggested/used by Mercedes. Do you know the ratio of...
• Straight water, straight question.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:19:24 -0400
  Greetings All; Has anyone ever run into coolant system problems when running straight water (like during system flushing)? Getting a lot of bubbles after...
• Re: Sliding door pops open while driving
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:03:06 EST
  ...Tighten the fasteners for it and make any necessary adjustments to align the door flush to the adjacent body panel. Less likely is that...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 20:33:20 -0500
  ...Last year, the entire system was gone completely through with all new hardware, seals, flush, then servicing. The two gauge system used by the...
• Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:12:04 -0800
  ...2008, at 7:39 PM, Vdub Guy wrote: > >>I plan to flush my coolant system soon and replace it with VW blue >>coolant and...
• While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:07:54 +0000
  ...I plan flush the hell out of the system and used rack. I really have no complaints with my front end, everything seems tight...
• Re: Tire Vs Front End problem
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 21:00:21 -0800
  ...Still looking for the cure Davidb Johns are for flushing davidb wrote: > This in embarrassing. After watching for years people wine about tires > and...
• Re: flushing the water system
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:21:09 -0700
  ...Flushed it out and the water smells and looks >> fine, >> but what about drinking it? >> >> Pete >> '87 Westy >> "Joe's Van" >> >> Flushing with water...
• Re: G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:05:34 -0400
  ...When compared to some typical phosphate free off the > shelf coolants a flush and fill would run about $25. So, is it worth the...
• Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Don Bolt
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 19:04:22 -0500
  ...Before raising the engine I bled & flushed the clutch slave cylinder (very easy access at this point) Now got everything back together, fired up...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:05:48 -0800
  ...on my tintop van refurbished - new compressor, new > receiver and dryer, flushed and recharged... > > we took a 2 week trip to Baja... > > the A...
• Re: Safe way to clean Westy water tank?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:05:33 EDT
  ...suggestions? > > Thanks! > > fill it with bleach for about a week, then flush it out. also i think RV places sell some sort of fresh...
• Re: Safe way to clean Westy water tank?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:05:51 EDT
  ...suggestions? > > Thanks! > > fill it with bleach for about a week, then flush it out. also i think RV places sell some sort of fresh...
• Re: awk! -- speakers sound great but....
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 09:46:20 -0700
  ...The units have a hinge in the middle that makes for clearenced cranking then they tuck back flush when not in use. hth, TBerk
• BlueDevil head gasket repair?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:36:07 -0700
  ...But, it does require you to flush the system. Jon
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 13 May 2012 22:21:00 -0400
  ...Using Diesel oil for flushing A question came up some time ago about using diesel-rated oils to flush out petrol engines. The idea...
• Syncro Coolant Changed
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 22:29:46 -0500
  ...Radiator was thoroughly flushed. Toward the engine one radiator line was blocked (by the thermostat I assume) and the other flowed easily to the...
• Re: Bleeding Brakes & Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:08:31 -0600
  ...I flush all brakes and the clutch once a > year. Start with the right rear and work your way closer to the master > cylinder...
• Re: (home engine repair) Torque converter seal question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:47:27 -0500
  The seal should be flush with the front of the housing. Do not drive it home as it will then be to far back...
• floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:44:56 -0600
  ...My roommate thinks I need to get some transmission flush fluid and it'll be fixed... I hope so! We're hitting the road...
• Re: Flush PS?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:41:07 -0400
  At 07:15 PM 3/26/2009, Jack R. wrote: >If you haven't replaced your PS lines to the rack yet, and you...
• Re: Head Gasket help?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 10:04:27 -0300
  ...will not solve your problem. > >Cetin > > Before doing this I would flush and fill with new Autobahn antifreeze, or acceptable (?) substitute, if you haven...
• Re: porta potty/van mods
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 18:04:51 -0800
  ...We can add a sign tat says "flush only when tailgaters are present." William
• Re: seals
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 06:58:35 -0500
  ...Positioned so that when door closed, rubber was flush with exterior. >Use knife to trim extra thickness away on top where clearance was only...
• Re: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:36:19 -0600
  If you are going to do this, just loosen the nut so that it is flush with the end of the stud. This spreads...
• Re: Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 13:15:56 -0400
  ...The job was around $1100 for the head, coolant flush, etc. and was about 50,000 miles ago with no leaks since. My other...
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:29:46 -0600
  ...Back flushed with a > water > hose. No significant gunk came out.
• Re: power steering groaning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:13:49 -0800
  ...Checked the lines and flushed thoroughly, installed new filter and refilled with fresh clean AFT - still it moans and groans. I think its my...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:11:12 -0800
  ...The black arrow points to lip of the bushing which is not sitting flush to frame face. Granted this was my first time doing...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:38:25 -0700
  ...Radiator flush > OOOOOO...guess he showed you. ;-) Just kidding. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > >> here is the radiator I have...
• Re: switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:36:36 -0800
  ...switching to synthetic oil >> >> >> tomorrow i'm switching to a synthetic oil for the first time, i'm >> wondering >> if i should flush the...
• HELP!!!! Coolant Flush and Fill not going well
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 13:37:34 -0600 (CST)
  >From dbax@netcom.com Sat Dec 3 11:57:21 1994 I have only managed to get 1 gallon of coolant in the system...
• Re: Replacement antenna
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 08:45:49 EST
  Jere; Does it retract fully, flush with the body? Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 12:41:10 -0700
  At 6/21/2004 12:02 PM, Fin Beven wrote: > 1.. Flushing and re-filling the Automatic Transmission Fluid. They > wanted $89.99 for...
• brake bleeding sequence
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:15:31 -0700
  ...Brakes work fine, but flush and bleed will be at the top of the "to-do" list. Jerry
• Re: power steering bleed/refill
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 16:40:08 -0400 (AST)
  ...8) Repeat #4 while turning wheels lock to lock to flush the rack. This should just about finish off the qt. of STP. 9...
• Re: Heater flap foam replacement detail
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:54:14 -0600
  ...Take a pair of scissors and trim the foam flush where it needs to be flush, and overhanging where it needs to go beyond...
• Westy questions & Tinkerbell sightings in Wisconsin
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 04:21:32 -0700
  ...I will change the oil, flush and fill the radiator and wash and wax her before the weeks end. Currently my propane tank lay...
• home engine repair: exhaust struggles, one man flush
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 09:01:29 -0800
  ...So ..anybody out there know how I can flush the coolant by myself.... all my helpers are unavailable today..... Iguess I could wait til...
• Re: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 14:47:58 -0600
  ...Make sure the system has good oil (compatible), and if you don't know flush it out. I did mine with Mineral Spirits and...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 18:18:14 -0400
  ...i'm a bit surprised. > > I found a reasonable source for Pentosin Blue and was planning on > asking Mike for a full flush and...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 17:21:32 -0500
  ...Why not go to your local vdub dealer and buy the recomended antifreeze, or > have them flush and replace like I do. Dieter Thiessen >
• Syncro fuel sending unit
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:38:33 -0400
  ...Anything I should do to the tank (flush it?) while I have the sending unit out?? Thanks, Malcolm S
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 01:18:29 -0600
  Havoline phosphate-free has been my coolant of choice for the last 3 years, with one coolant change/flush after 2 years. It has...
• Re: Westy Middle Bench Seat (Seats Two)
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 05:58:57 -0500
  ...have to cut into that wood/linoleum flooring to get the rails flush with the floor or do they mount on top? and do...
• coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 07:36:36 -0700
  ...sources? Where can I find accurate & concise instructions on how to flush & refill my system? Thanks for the info. Pat Callaghan 87 Westy GL...
• Re: Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:19:58 -0800
  ...And don't forget to flush! Steve
• good used radiator for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 17 May 2004 11:28:13 -0400
  I pulled it and swapped with one i had flushed in a radiator shop when i installed my rebuild. just to be safe since...
• radio antenna
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Fri, 20 May 2005 18:34:51 -0500
  ...however in my infinite wisdom I through out the little plastic piece that was flush against the body of the vehicle in the old...
• oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 06:23:16 -0800
  ...i flushed the coolant and changed the oil just to keep it all fresh. all was fine until one hour highway drive. slight skim...
• My A/C Saga Continues...
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 23:38:36 -0400
  ...I flushed the system, sprayed compressed air through to get as much of the flush out or evaporated, put it on a vacuum and...
• automatic transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:50:25 -0800
  ...Now they are claiming the 4.4 hrs listed time does not include flushing the oil cooler. I just get the feeling these guys...