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• Re: vag-com
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 30 May 2002 14:44:23 -0400
  ...I normally use this tool for the Tiico conversion. Just FYI. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 http://www.vanagain.com Phone: (856)-327...
• Re: fuel hose sizes from tank to after pump
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 17:01:12 -0500
  ...At first service, the filter supposed to be removed and repalced with a straight hose. It sounds like your 87 does not have the...
• About VW Electrical Terminals and Connectors
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 12:40:33 -0500
  ...There is also a Tech Talk (Tek Talk?) and VW Service Circular issued in about 1989 or so to the dealers about the terminals...
• Re: Doktor Tim rules, so lay off him! (F) (or next F)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 13 May 2000 20:32:42 -0700
  ...take my van to Doktor Tim for any major or minor service. Oil > change, ECU makeover job, repaint, stripping the gears, you name it...
• Re: A RANT : Westy Tires in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:09:31 -0700
  ...THIS IS NOT A THREAD ABOUT BRANDS OR SIZES OF TIRES......IT > IS A RANT ABOUT DEALER SERVICE OR THE LACK THEREOF. > > OK! You...
• Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 10:37:06 -0700
  ...Its a normal gas tank. Now, remember, you are working with gas. Some of the fittings are marked with a notch, that means left...
• Re: SAFETY WARNING about Original Continental Tires as a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:52:19 -0500
  ...That way, I get full service out of each of the five tires, and when I replace them, I have five new ones of...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:36:56 -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: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:45:29 -0700
  ...Pretty sure that part > is normal. > > Feel of pedal changes when booster vacuum expired. I'm just about > certain booster is working properly. But...
• Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 15:39:28 -0500
  ...If the dropped valve is in #3 cylinder it can normally be attributed to overheating. If the dropped valve is on any other cylinder...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 16 May 2014 22:37:46 -0400
  ...I found a normal power tool > >> switch > >> in my box, rated for a bigger motor than this tool I am working on > >> now...but...
• Re: CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:14:07 -0400
  ...Although years have gone by "new" axles should not have to service at 20K mile intervals. At $85 for anew shaft you got junk...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:05:52 -0600
  > My '89 Westy is almost at 100k and I've been told that my vanagon > should be serviced every 3000 miles; this is far...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:51:52 -0800
  Hi Frank, I'm not seeing any normal conditions where my relay system is at a disadvantage when compared to the 1315. My starter...
• Re: Oil dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:13:07 -0500
  ...I normally ran that engine on 10w40 & =20 > would never > > run anything thicker than that unless I was experiencing low O'P' =20 > issues...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:03:12 -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: My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:09:12 -0800
  At 12:00 AM 10/12/98 -0800, Marshall Ruskin wrote: >Is this your normal experience with a tune-up? > >Bosch Plugs $13.00...
• Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 13:58:11 -0400
  ...There is literally no comparison between normal AM/FM and satellite radio. A recent analysis report estimated between 29-45 million subscribers (primarily from...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 21:09:02 -0500
  ...However, the 60K service on my Passat included servicing the fuel injection system in addition to the normal tune-up stuff. That service cost...
• Re: Oil dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:20:48 -0500
  ...There are many Vanagons out there that get serviced at local shops or quick lube places and many are OK with 5w-30 or...
• Very Long...What am I, nuts? New 85 and Philosophy of Car ownership...very long
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:24:30 -0400
  ...Very little rust, and not your normal northern style either...it must have been garaged for winters... My philosophy has always been to have...
• Re: different expansion tank question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:08:24 -0800
  ...I'm further guessing that they did it that way in attempt to centrally locate all the service items in the engine compartment. The...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Advice
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:58:12 -0400
  ...Tried to get to the next service station when the coolant temp went ballistic and seized the engine. Hauled it back to NL where...
• Strange noise after being parked/interesting C/arm problem...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:40:01 -0700
  Since the real list is apparently back in service, I feel pressure to post a plethora of pent-up problems. 1) After not driving...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Emissions/Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Eli Melnick (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 16:25:33 -0500
  ...We believe that it has something to do with the O2 sensor service reminder light. Once we grounded the gray/white wire the system...
• Re: Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 20 May 2002 23:51:00 -0500
  ...I PAY FOR A MOBLILE PHONE SERVICE, MY PHONE IS IN MY CAR, MY CAR IS MY PROPERTY AND MY HOME (if you will...
• Re: Help! Still hesitating and gasping for air
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:15:51 -0800
  ...When the van finally gets to normal operating temp and it runs OK but could be smoother. Help! I don't know where to...
• Re: Has Parts Place Improved?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 15:21:56 -0500
  ...I don't know that their products were the problem, they have mediocre customer service, reinforced by a return policy designed during The Inquisition...
• ECU pin 20 thread.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 18:08:38 EST
  ...We believe that it has something to do with the O2 sensor service reminder light. Once we grounded the gray/white wire the system...
• Re: Engine Case Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:53:18 -0500
  ...two engine > >>rebuilding machine shops that the chemical dunk tanks they normally use > >> > >> > >are not good > > > > > >>for aluminium. The chemicals they use will turn...
• Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 23 May 2016 09:03:33 -0700
  ...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: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:42:18 -0400
  At 09:56 AM 9/23/2012, Mike S wrote: >"Electrical output must provide adequate current for all normal >continuous loads. Twenty-five percent...
• Re: Lawrence Dongilli, Syncronaut!! (was: Check your grounds)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 12:09:25 -0700
  ...scratches on the body...but it looks like a very serviceable vehicle with normal wear and tear for a 12 year old vehicle. We...
• Re: !982 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:31:21 -0800
  ...All of the 1.6 liter normally aspirated diesels use the same block and head through about 1985. 1986 or so through 1992 have...
• Re: [Syncro] Insurance - Replacement Value Policy?
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:31:49 -0700
  ...coverage, "Normal" Policy with >complete Documentation or a "Replacement Value" Policy with complete >Documentation and appraisals? > >Sample vehicle ... 1990 Westy Syncro > > >1. Normal Coverage...
• Re: Running rich
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Wed, 9 May 2001 02:02:21 -0700
  ...Swapped out the air flow meter for another (used but serviceable) one. No significant change in behavior. Examined the spark plugs. All four were...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:32:43 -0500
  ...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: Van failed emissions (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:21:02 -0700
  ...In my case the guy to whom I normally go for my smogs is an import service specialist and a VW guy and I...
• clutch repair update
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:02:41 -0800
  ...The service manager went back to talk to the mechanic, and they looked around after chatting for a minute. Parts were then brought up...
• Port Isabel (Texas)Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 07:44:02 -0500
  ...Needle showed we were running in the normal range. Pulled over, tossed alla the camp stuff outta the wayback and opened the hatch. Coolant...
• Re: Propex install near water tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:37:04 -0400
  ...Part of Franks > installation uses an area that is normally wasted as it is behind a false > wall between the cubby and the water...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 09:01:11 -0700
  ...Over > the years VW itself changed calibrations to 'ease' customer concerns over > the normal gauge readings. Worse example was the technical service bulletin > (TSB...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:45:19 -0500
  ...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: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:22:16 -0400
  ...Mechanicsville, VA. > it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests >
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:05:09 -0500
  ...Anyway.... > The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full > to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
• ECU Logic for surging, bucking, and low power.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 19:35:09 -0800
  ...The tech demonstrated the engine in normal mode, and then the erratic problem would be proceeded by the timing mark gradually shifting clockwise, until...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:46:36 +0000
  ...It's -25 >right now (the coldest its been all year after a mild winter) and I'm lucky >I normally take the bus...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:55:50 -0400
  ...Also the exhaust is definitely getting MUCH hotter than normal. Now the mechanic that saw it last week (who doesn't have much vw...
• Re: Free Broadband from Google
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:15:11 -0700
  where can i sign up my provider is hardly ever in the crapper but you never know when service will slow down or halt...
• Re: My I-Opener finally arrived!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 23 May 2000 02:07:34 -0500
  ...Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" >Put in my normal bi-weekly call to the local Circuit City. Surprise, >surprise, my I-Opener is...
• Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 May 2005 06:31:35 EDT
  ...The engine revs up to 3k and then returns to a normal idle speed (1k or so). This trick works 60 percent of the...
• Re: So when a Westy sits for 5 years...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:52:43 -0500
  ...These days, 7 year from manufactured date or 5 years once placed in service. Next, brakes probably wheel cylinders, calipers, possible hoses, and depending...
• Re: Trip Report and oil leakage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:04:49 -0500
  ...2 quarts of oil for this trip is fairly normal for the 2.1L, especially if the level is kept at the full line...
• Re: Power Steering pump and bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:46:10 EST
  ...I also noticed there was about 1mm of fore-and-aft play on the PS pulley shaft, is that normal?<<<<<<<<<<< Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte...
• AAA+ (was RE: coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:20:33 -0500
  ...s well worth it as it also includes free lock-out service where instead of just getting you in (fine if you simply left...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:42:41 -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: Nasty intake pics
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 29 May 2009 14:09:48 -0700
  ...if this engine or van has any of that, I'd say this amount of crud build up is entirely normal. Clean it out...
• Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:49:36 -0700
  ...I did do the normal Vanagon 'new to me' stuff when I first got the van...Gas lines, filters, pumps, brakes, new rad. new...
• Re: anybody done the brakes on 1982 gas westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 13:53:27 -1000
  ...the normal way to proceed is with a complete and thorough brake inspection ... in all 4 wheels.. and in and around the master cylinder...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:45:35 -0500
  ...In theory, all the aspects surrounding our conversion with regard to service and support sound quite good. The best warranty, inexpensive engines, easily obtainable...