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• late Friday offering - Haynes does it again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 09:01:22 -0700
  ...Despite the woman being the superior species (well it is a woman writing this Press Release!) all of this information is packed concisely in...
• Re: Dometic / A&E awning instructions/paperwork
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 04:51:24 -0800
  ...Does anyone have this awning, or perhaps the newer Catalina? I'd > like a copy of the paperwork it came with (instructions, maintenance, etc...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:30:24 -0500
  ...Wheel bearings > > How often should the front and rear wheel bearings be regreased? Or is > this > a maintenance-free item, like on my Honda...
• Replacing heads
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:16:24 PDT
  ...maintenance" >parts on a vanagon LOL ;<) >chris _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about...
• Re: Vanagon Carma
  Historical mailing list - K G
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:42:41 CST
  ...Even though every spring I have to replace parts and do all that maintenance stuff, I would never trade all those fun trips in...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:00:15 -0600
  ...Oil consumption is about 1 qt/1500 miles Complete maintenance history available in a small book Potential problem areas: There may be a water...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - John S. Cronin
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 09:42:34 -0400
  ...VW=On-going maintenance concern > >I gather that almost every Vanagon owner has other vehicles. > >Does any Vanagon owner trust it as their ONLY...
• Re: becoming your own wrench
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 18:48:05 -0500
  ...i'd like to learn how to do minor maintenance/repairs on my vanagon, say, for example, changing the oil, checking fluids, changing a...
• Re: Fwd: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 10:38:25 -0500
  A O2 sensors generally last only 30K to 60K? Then why Vanagon(88+) and EV have maintenance interval of 90K? BTW, I thought emission...
• The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 12:09:44 EDT
  ...Do you know why he doesn't like these motors? Hope your motor goes 200,000 plus. >> It is amazing how information can be...
• 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: pop up camper - safe towing with the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:51:13 -0400
  Dennis Haynes has posted information about the limits of sensible towing with the Vanagon and its brakes many times over the years. He warns...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
  Fri, 23 May 2003 10:59:30 -0500
  ...1) organize the information per Bentley 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience volunteer/moderate for various sections. I think in some cases...
• Re: impending winter maintenance (Syncro Tire Pressure)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 09:51:32 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance Rob 87 syncro 87 saab 192? samson truck needing a ride from seattle to bozeman montana ---------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended...
• ?! WHY VW FIRES !?
  Historical mailing list - James Brown
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 19:35:23 +0000
  ...maintenance, lack of cleanliness, laziness or what? Any and all insight to these mysterious VW fires is appreciated. Thank you again for this information...
• Re: Re. Vanagon Problems? Vanagon Growth Experience?
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 15:30:43 -0500
  David, It seems to me you would have enough information by now to make a decision. The fact is, if you buy a Vanagon...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:47:23 -0800
  ...Use simple factual information > rather than "thoughts", "presumptions". > > It's probably THE most beautiful aspect to the Bostig development .... > the easily-replaceable-world-motor...
• 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 07:43:08 -0800
  This van belongs to a friend, NOT MINE! Contact Phillip Aponte for questions or more information. e-mail paaponte@earthlink.net or call 253...
• Re: V8 into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:23:17 -0500
  ...the SVX without the extra weight and noise not to mention maintenance costs. The zetec isn't technically an american engine either, but it...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 06:06:25 -0600
  ...I have also started to build a "narrative" with >essentially the same information. That's a text document and eventually I >will import it...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:51:45 -0500
  ...Some samples of information available, including a source for the thread: http://www.amtonline.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=1281 http://mechanicsupport...
• Re: Max Engine Oil Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 18:58:55 EDT
  ...This trucking operation really followed the best maintenance procedures with oil analyses every 3000 miles. They said that nothing else was acceptable. Of course...
• Looking for Vanagon Obi Wan to help with maintenence PA
  Historical mailing list - Heffelfinger
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 23:10:19 -0400
  ...I want to drain my radiator, and do some simple maintenance (filling the 20/50) and such, but I need someone to help me...
• Re: The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:24:00 -0400
  ...The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary > Good information here! So it works out to a bit more than $100 a...
• Re: trying to locate Frank Condelli
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 11:53:21 -0400
  ...can anybody provide > information that might help me locate him? > > i also just want to say that i placed this order after exchanging several...
• Re: late Friday offering - Haynes does it again
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 11:53:08 -0500
  ...Despite the woman being the superior species (well it is a > woman writing this Press Release!) all of this information is packed > concisely in...
• Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Fri, 18 May 2001 22:17:11 -0400
  ...Is there some connection >between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the constant >maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Tom F.
  Thu, 22 May 2003 21:31:47 -0400
  Stan, Your points are good, but if the annotated Bentley comments were available 24 hours per day, and even commented on my others, you...
• Re: Wiring and Stan's 8 years of experience
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:35:34 -0500
  ...must for many of the electrical and mechanical specifications information required in Vanagon maintenance. Many women prefer to leave this kind of stuff to...
• Re: K&N filter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:36:21 -0800
  ...I don't know if the information is accurate > > or not, but I think it is worth reposting the quote: > > > > "ASME (mechanical engineering society...
• Re: OT: Eurovan forum information?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:50:06 -0700
  There's an active EV posse on the vwvortex.com, everything from simple maintenance to slammed-with-dubs-and-wild-paint extravagance. �It's...
• Re: Eutovan Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:51:47 -0600
  ...Eurovan automatics, early years... >Steve, I'm sure you are right and your warning to look for evidence of >routine maintenance is probably the...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:49:38 -0700
  ...actually I am proud of the right maintenance. >2) The Digifant control module would need special information like a >"MAP" sensor to accurately fuel...
• Re: Skylight Bug Screen
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Fri, 16 May 1997 10:01:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This is my third Westy with the problem of needing to be re-glued! guess its just a "maintenance" thing! Anyone ever tried "Krazy...
• Re: '87 Westy running problems solved-OBD comments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:53:27 -0500
  ...to bad information, bad processing, or a physical problem. Troubleshooting injector and cylinder balance are basic skills and good routine maintenance includes cylinder balance...
• Jim Davis: (from 88 syncro still surging)
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:59:00 -0700
  ...I've only owned it about a year and a half and spent a fair bit on maintenance, often frustrated, but I like this...
• New to the list
  Historical mailing list - Pablo E. Bonilla Fern�ndez
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 11:38:15 -0600
  ...I've search the web for technical advice on the maintenance of my VW and found some important sites but I haven't found...
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 12:33:55 -0500
  ...Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions. --- Steve Cotsford <Cotsford@AOL.COM> wrote: > 1 What is the best way to do this without...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 20:04:06 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > > Stan wrote: "We speculated that 80% of the archives > > are trivia and the remaining content is duplicated > > many times, by...
• signing off for a month
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 05:45:44 -0500
  Before I sign off for a month, I want to let the list know how much I appreciate the helpfulness and the information I...
• Happy Owner
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walch
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 20:23:18 -0800
  ...What about the Marvel Mystery oil? Is that something that is recommended to add for regular use? Other than routine maintenance, is there any...
• The list working at it's FINEST
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 15:25:21 GMT
  ...Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.
• Re: tranny swap - not really
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 22:23:07 -0600
  ...Many VW owners aren't familiar with preventive maintenance and they don't think ahead that, "I'm going to be doing this again...
• Update - 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale - SOLD!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:55:12 -0800
  ...Andrew >>>>>>This van belongs to a friend, NOT MINE! Contact Phillip Aponte for questions or more information. e-mail paaxxxxx@earthlink.net or call...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 19 May 2001 06:22:04 -0700
  ...Is there some > connection > >between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the > constant > >maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
• Whoopeee! New list split suggestion
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:32:35 -0500
  ...and please, no comments about preventative maintenance. Further, please, no lawyers, or individuals who have concrete information on our topics. This list is dedicated...
• consumer resource URL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 11:27:14 -0700
  ...Everything Automotive Auto World (new and used car blue book prices) Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (hearings on lemons) Car Buying and maintenance tips...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:07:08 -0600
  ...If you have difficulty keeping track of that kind of information, then write it down. You should know or have access to things like...
• Re: Advice Sought on Best Vintage Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:00:12 -0500
  ...I am getting > conficting information about maintenance costs, availability of parts, > desireability of water vs. air cooled engines, and whether older campers > can be...
• Re: Thieves like the poor will always be with us...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:03:45 PDT
  ...Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.
• Re: automatic transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:51:27 -0400
  ...I'm told the vanagon >transmissions are quite robust, able to do 200K+ miles, assuming properly >maintenance. I just dropped close to $1000 on...
• Re: V8 into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:19:00 -0800
  If I read Zoltan's question right, his question is if anyone has information on an American engine. (not Subaru or electric). Remember- he...
• Re: Trusting.... :-)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 10:41:18 +0200
  Bob Stevens wrote snip > I'm obviously a slow learner but think I'm learning to use both information, > freely given me by my...
• Re: The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:25:48 -0400
  Good information here! So it works out to a bit more than $100 a month over the long haul, with everything done by mechanics...
• Propex heater and auxiliary battery install
  Historical mailing list - Brenda Clarkson
  Tue, 25 May 2004 07:07:05 -0400
  ...I've been using the information from the Vanagon Mail List since before we made the purchase - it's made owning a Westy possible...
• Re: 27,000 orig miles?? / Car-Fax? Worthless.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 15:37:59 -0500
  ...Jay This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information that may be privileged, confidential or copyrighted under applicable law. If...
• Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 15 May 2007 22:43:42 -0600
  > The LPG cylinder has laws covering it's use, inspection, certification, > maintenance and filling. For some info, see this website; > > http://www.coxontool.com...
• Re: Anyone not having problems?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 17:43:19 -0500
  ...You need to pay some special attention to the maintenance and use the proper oil, fluid and parts to keep the Vanagon in top...
• Re: Whoopeee! New list split suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:02:50 -0800
  ...and > please, no comments about preventative maintenance. Further, please, no > lawyers, or individuals who have concrete information on our topics. > > This list is dedicated...
• Re: Information on experience with inline motor transplant
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:45:28 -0800
  ...Easiness? costs? long time experience?, handling? maintenance? inyectors or carburator? Any type of information will be appreciate.