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  • Re: www.recalls, notices, service bulletins??
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Tue, 28 May 1996 11:38:05 -0600
    ...I couldn't search the Technical Service Bulletins, because something about their forms broke my (out-of-date) browser. They did mention that the...
  • Rough Idle, Engine Stalls - Tow in
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough Idle, Engine Stalls - Tow in
    May 31, 1990
    ...Installation of Boot Clamp Part Number 191 129 647 will correct this condition. ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1987 ....................................................................... Tech News 87-N05 Issue...
  • Re: 87 Westy Stuttering?
    Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
    Sun, 19 Oct 2003 01:34:05 EDT
    this is exactly my problem has anyone else fixed it? see if this matches your symptoms ... ================================================================= ======= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ................................................................. ....... Technical Bulletin...
  • Re: Wiring Harness / Digijets
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 13 May 94 13:26:26 CDT
    ...i'm just guessing here because i have never had an 83-85 vanagon, but the wording of these tech bulletins suggests that, yes...
  • oil leak in severe cold
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:18:15 CST
    ...Vanagon ALL 17-87-05 Engine Oil cooler seal leaks in waterboxer extreme cold from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1987 ....................................................................... Technical Information Group: 17...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:27 -0400
    ...VW technical service bulletins regarding driveability complaints read as follows- The first details problems with Digifant engines and the second one supercedes the first...
  • which ignition coil?
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 18:09:17 -0600
    ...from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 << So do I go with the grey or the green? Thanks...
  • battry FYI
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Tue, 18 May 2004 10:21:24 -0400
    ...service stations on the water" http://www.boatelectric.com/surrette.htm Technical Bulletins #501 - http://www.boatelectric.com/surrette.htm#501 - A SULFATED BATTERY...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:06:55 -0700
    ...92-02 in the archives: >> >> >> >> http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/VW-Technical-Bulletins.txt >> >> >> >> suggest that Vanagon Syndrome can happen on a Digijet...
  • Re: Leaky Oil cooler 89 GL
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:36:43 -0600
    ...here's a service bulletin on the thing: ===================================================== from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1987 ...................................................................... . Technical Information Group: 17 Number: 87-05 Date: October 29...
  • Download Technicial Bulletin Blues
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:06:52 -0700
    ...When I left the repair shop, Bernhard was hunched over his new computer, madly downloading technical bulletins for '85 Vanagons. He doesn't seem...
  • Engine craqnks too slowly or won't crank - battery cable
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Engine craqnks too slowly or won't crank - battery cable
    July 31, 1987
    ...from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 20 Number: 20-90 T01
  • Re: Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Winsor
    Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:38:47 -0500
    ...He has a section called Technical Bulletins, and one specifically addressing this problem. P.S. He's a good guy. Help support him and...
  • Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Dec 1994 11:00:21 -0500 (EST)
    ...heater unit to fix this piece-o-shit > weak link? Straight from one of Joel's Technical Service Bulletins: ........................................................................ VW Technical Information Group 80...
  • Re: Troubleshooting Question
    Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
    Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:53:40 -0700
    ...Later, Denys Mueller '86 Westy PO '80 & '86 Westys' from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February...
  • Re: 924 cv joints
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:33:22 -0400
    ...Ratwell ( http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html ) says this: "Here is a list of maximum angles that the hub of the joint...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:09:37 -0700
    ...92-02 in the archives: >> >> >> >> http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/VW-Technical-Bulletins.tx >> >> t >> >> >> >> suggest that Vanagon Syndrome can happen on a...
  • Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 6 Dec 94 10:22:41 PST
    > Jerry Huff writes: > > Straight from one of Joel's Technical Service Bulletins: > > ....................................................................... > VW Technical Information > Group 80, Number 87-01 > Date: July 31, 1987...
  • O2 Sensor Wiring (excerpt from Dealer Service memo)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:18:18 -0800
    ...The O2 sensor harness, has been written up in the technical bulletins as a failing on some vehicles. There is a VW kit, to...
  • Re: Question About ECU Programing
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 10:42:23 EST
    ...data he got from another device, or was just looking up technical bulletins. In retrospect, I personally can't think of where he could...
  • Re: VC and waterpump ????sss
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:47:24 -0800
    ...The following is a quote from one of their Technical Service Bulletins to address this non-problem: Technical Service Bulletin # 93-1, Dated 6...
  • Re: rear heater leaking coolant?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 5 Jan 1999 13:05:37 CST
    ...from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1987 ........................................................................ VW Technical Information Group 80, Number 87-01 Date: July 31, 1987 Model(s): Water-cooled Vanagons, 1983...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:46:01 -0700
    ...Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 2:16 PM > I Googled... > > VW technical service bulletins regarding driveability > complaints read > as follows- The first details problems with...
  • Re: Rough running when Hot
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Mon, 06 Jan 1997 17:01:40 -0800
    ...Again, you'll find it in the archives and in the technical bulletins. Basically, the air mass sensor confuses the computer from time to...
  • Re: Rear Heater core leaking (help)!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 29 Sep 1997 08:14:53 CDT
    ...from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1987 ........................................................................ VW Technical Information Group 80, Number 87-01 Date: July 31, 1987 Model(s): Water-cooled Vanagons, 1983...
  • VW factory repair manuals
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:40:35 -0400
    ...I also have a big stack of up to date "Repair Manual Technical Bulletins" that i need ot add to their respective manuals dating...
  • "Archive" Hell
    Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
    Sun, 10 Mar 1996 01:41:12 -0800
    ...model summaries, test drive reports, how-to articles, technical bulletins, and horror stories. I sometimes (erroneously) refer this collection to people as the Vanagon...
  • Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    February 29, 1992
    ...from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-02
  • Re: Sources for VW Video, books, toys & "Herbie" stuff
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 11 Sep 1994 13:07:01 -0500 (CDT)
    ...books-toys The-Only-Tools-You-Really-Need VW Ambulance VW-Technical-Bulletins articles-from-Motorhome-mag-frig-batteries gas-heaters start1.au vw...
  • Re: Blinking Red Light--solved?
    Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
    Thu, 12 Aug 1999 17:31:31 -0400
    Thanks to Steve Macaulay, I was able to find two technical service bulletins relating to "the little red light." Both offer info that is...
  • Re: early or late 81? (looking for starter)
    Historical mailing list - chris
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:58:03 -0700
    ...bus depot lists as SR87XOR for some reason.) My starter still technically works, it just gets a little fussy about when it wants to...
  • Re: Spring service LOONG (With list of grounds re corrosion)
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Sat, 4 Apr 1998 09:06:48 -0800
    ...about $25 US via internet CREDIT CARD purchase > at > alldata.com, FOR THE BASIC, AND ANOTHER $25 us FOR THE TECHNICAL > BULLETINS. > Would you...
  • re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Jan 97 10:30:30 PST
    I was just looking over the service bulletins on my new alldata CDrom manual, and came across a Technical service bulletin describing wiper chatter...
  • Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:29:35 CDT
    ...from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 ....................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 20 Number: 20-90 T01 Date: May 31, 1990 Subject: Improved fuel additive ZVW 239...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:39:53 -0400
    ...VW technical service bulletins regarding driveability complaints read as follows- The first details problems with Digifant engines and the second one supercedes the first...
  • Re: Coolant light mystery
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:25:01 -0400
    ...https://beakerbus.nl/2016/vw-vanagon-technical-service-bulletins/ Technical Bulletin Group: 90 Number: 92-03 Date: February 29, 1992 Subject: Coolant Indicator LED...
  • top cylinder engine cleaner from Honda and vehicle destroying critters
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sun, 9 Dec 2007 20:13:58 EST
    ...Mostly due to extensive diagnostic time to find one wire somewhere that caused bizarre symptoms not covered by any technical service bulletins. The craziest...
  • tanya's problem: 87 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 14 Nov 96 16:49:52 CST
    ...96.02.28 For Technical Service Bulletins related to safety items, NHTSA Technical Reference Library 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20950 (202) 366...
  • Re: Bentley on CD?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Sun, 22 Jan 2006 14:29:26 -0700
    ...It has technical bulletins as well. Jeff Olson martin, SD Florian Speier wrote: >jeff, > >does it include the jetta? i am wondering if i...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:05:37 -0700
    ...Help! Hesitation on the road! > > I Googled... > > VW technical service bulletins regarding driveability > complaints read as > follows- The first details problems with Digifant engines...
  • Re: Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:55:01 -0400
    ...expect this to be at cost... >�ric from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1991 ....................................................................... Technical Information Group: 68 Number: 91-02 Date: April 30, 1991...
  • Re: Coolant light mystery
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:30:55 -0600
    ...Coolant Indicator LED operation. > > > > https://beakerbus.nl/2016/vw-vanagon-technical-service-bulletins/ > > > Technical Bulletin > Group: 90 > Number: 92-03 > Date: February 29, 1992...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 7 May 2003 21:17:58 -0500
    here's the pooper from the vw tech bulletins .. and some vanagon list folks' fixes ... ================================================================= ======= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ................................................................. ....... Technical Bulletin Group...
  • Re: Questions?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:24:52 CST
    ...wanted to know about refills and such ... :) from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 ....................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 00 Number: 90-01 Date: August 31, 1990...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:20:15 -0400
    ...Help! Hesitation on the road! > > > > I Googled... > > > > VW technical service bulletins regarding driveability > > complaints read as > > follows- The first details problems with Digifant engines...
  • re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Sun, 26 Jan 1997 18:20:22 -0500
    ...was just looking over the service bulletins on my new alldata CDrom >manual, and came across a Technical service bulletin describing wiper >chatter/smearing...
  • Re: Capacitor fix - what year?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:04:14 -0600
    ...here's the bulletins and some comments by list members over the years: ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number...
  • Re: Coolant light mystery
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:39:21 -0500
    ...Coolant Indicator LED operation. > > > > https://beakerbus.nl/2016/vw-vanagon-technical-service-bulletins/ > > > Technical Bulletin > Group: 90 > Number: 92-03 > Date: February 29, 1992...
  • Re: Hiccups
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 18 May 1998 08:25:13 CDT
    ...with some other info from some people on the Vanagon list. :) ---------------------------------------------------------- from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01...
  • Re: ???-Antifreeze: Is Orange OK-???
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:46:34 -0800
    ...It is based on the technical bulletins from Texaco. http://www.theherd.com/articles/dex_cool.html Rico Sapolich wrote: > > > I have been using...
  • Re: 924 cv joints
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:01:02 -0700
    ...Ratwell ( http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html ) says this: "Here is a list of maximum angles that the hub of the joint...
  • Re: Download Technicial Bulletin Blues
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:51:36 -0500
    ...When I left > the repair shop, Bernhard was hunched over his new computer, > madly downloading technical bulletins for '85 Vanagons. > He doesn't seem...
  • Re: early or late 81? (looking for starter)
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:24:21 -0700
    ...bus > depot lists as SR87XOR for some reason.) > > My starter still technically works, it just gets a little fussy about > when it wants to...
  • Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 May 1998 21:28:11 CDT
    ...From Service Bulletins, Model Year 1991 ....................................................................... Technical Information Group: 68 Number: 91-04 Date: April 30, 1991 Subject: Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat...
  • Re: Yup, those are my symptoms! ... here's Joel's info
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 16:48:29 -0500
    Hope you don't mind Joel, I'll post here for anybody else that needs it... ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin...
  • Re: Coolant light mystery
    Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
    Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:58:20 -0400
    ...20 >> =20 >> =20 >> https://beakerbus.nl/2016/vw-vanagon-technical-service-bulletins/ >> =20 >> =20 >> Technical Bulletin >> Group: 90 >> Number: 92-03 >> Date: February 29...
  • FW: Air Meter Capacitor sawp??? Need info....
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Mon, 13 Aug 2001 10:25:19 -0400
    ...joel ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February 29, 1992 Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome Harness
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:52:43 -0500
    ...here's the poop. ====================================================================== == from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ...................................................................... .. Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February 29, 1992 Subject: Vanagon Intermittent...
  • Digifant harness & Bucking Technote
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 10:06:19 -0500
    ...here's the tech info and some related info. ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February...
  • How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -0500
    ...and you are done. ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ...................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-02 Date: April 30, 1992 Subject: Vanagon Driveability...