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• Re: Auto maintenance software recommendations
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:12:03 -0500
  ...ON airplanes the maintenance recording are recorded in hours of operating time. In the Vanagon the mileage at the time of maintenance and the...
• Sunroof maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sun, 22 Dec 1996 22:32:12 -0000
  ...what regular maintenance is needed for the sunroof? Greasing, if so which bits? Do the 'drains' need cleaning out? If so where are they...
• Dropping Tank... other maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Laurenzano
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 23:51:23 -0400
  ...While I wait for the parts to arrive for this job, are there any other maintenance items that I should take care of since...
• Re: Frugal to the nth
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 12:17:49 -0500
  ...The key word is "Preventive" > maintenance. Preventive maintenance includes replacing some parts > "before" the end of their service life to avoid unscheduled shutdowns > for...
• maintenance
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 19:03:49 -0500
  Something to check when doing routine maintenance. The muffler hanger. Mine apparently broke, but the system on the vanagon is so short that the...
• Class -- Repair and Maintenance of a VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Thu, 5 May 2016 08:17:25 -0700
  For whatever reason, my original email didn't format well, so here is a brief recap Repair and Maintenance of a VW Vanagon Introductory...
• maintenance log
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:23:56 -0600
  Hello All, I'm just sitting at my computer tonight kinda bored and thinking of the maintenance that I need to do on the...
• service/maintenance manuals '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 09:57:34 -0500
  I am looking to get some service/maintenance manuals for my '86 Westy. Does anyone have any advice for which manuals (Bentley etc.) are...
• trans maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Tim Lott
  Tue, 18 May 1999 01:58:20 EDT
  ...5000 miles new to me, 125,000 miles old with no maintenance records) is a little stubborn going into reverse, other than that pretty...
• Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 20:24:13 -0800
  ...It lets me enter data, mileage, notes of things noticed in the course of maintenance, costs, etc. This all gets dumped into a super...
• Re: Winter Maintenance For A/C's
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 10:36:31 -0600
  ...Cheers! Marshall Ruskin >Boy talk about suffering in the pursuit of preventive maintenance. If >you'll turn on the a/c in winter, in...
• Re: GAS HEATER SWITCH.. was Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 25 May 2004 04:28:04 EDT
  ...all the preceeding can fit > the description of the above.. > > maintenance is key. > > What is the proper maintenance for a moron with a pack...
• Re: Preventive maintenance was: Now Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:22:51 -0500
  ...In the 1950's the US Navy did a study on > the > >> value of 'preventative maintenance' on electrical and electronic > devices. > >> > > > > Personal non-official...
• Photo of inside of Rear heater on off coolant valve
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:35:08 -0800
  ...http://members.cox.net/holisticdream/maintenancelog.htm William
• Re: test - list problems?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 6 Nov 2008 20:04:49 -0800
  ...Maybe he did some > maintenance to this list "while he was in there". Maybe this affected > the email you sent.
• Audi 2.6L I5 maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 14:45:00 -0800
  ...Audi engines are supposed to last a long time, but some maintenance must be done. Are the water and power steering pumps, AC compressor...
• ASI manuals
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 08:27:05 -0700
  ...owners manual, Vanagon Diesel and Vanagon Camper Warranty and maintenance 1983, plus Warranty and maintenance of your ASI Recreational Vehicle Kit...with lots of...
• Re: Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:41:12 -0600
  I keep a small 3"x 4" ledger book with my maintenance records. I just leave it in the Westy all the time and...
• Re: On Vanagons, Maintenance, And Reliability
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 16:23:18 -0400
  ...Fix what is broken, then apply good preventive >maintenance - and the van will operate pretty much trouble free and not >likely at all to...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:27:00 -0500
  ...They are 15 to 25 years old van...unless you are aware of every """service and maintenance"" done in the past 10 years, you...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:26:50 -0400
  ...The "secret" is that during field testing, FULL maintenance is done absolutely on schedule and by trained technicians. When one belt or hose has...
• Re: Distributor Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:11:17 -0400
  ...While doing this I just started wondering if this is something one should do as a routine maintenance thing > Happy trails, > Paul in Tracy...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Thu, 5 May 2016 14:43:38 -0400
  YouTube is a fantastic idea! That would sell well with us semi-literate barn mechanics trying to do preventative maintenance Pete O '87 Westy...
• Re: Annual maintenance budget
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:02:16 -0500
  ...The last included $145 for a rain cover for the top, so that's not maintenance, but upgrade or simply an amenity. I do...
• A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:44:41 -0700
  ...And because my info is in their database I get periodic emails from them reminding me of maintenance items that might be due on...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 14:17:53 PDT
  ...have done the normal oil, coolant, and filters type of maintenance. > What preventative maintenance should I perform?? Someone once suggested to me > to replace...
• Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:51:11 -0500
  ...https://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/vehicle-maintenance-log.html many others too. Karl. On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 5:40 PM Bruce Todd...
• Re: Preventive maintenance was: Now Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:18:40 -0500
  ...the US Navy did a study on the >> value of 'preventative maintenance' on electrical and electronic devices. > > Personal non-official request -- It's "preventive...
• AW: Maintenance History
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 12:30:27 -0700
  ...Other than that, I have done all my own maintenance . By comparison, I can see that the WBX is a more maintenance intensive engine...
• Eurovan 15K Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Drew Farenwald
  Mon, 3 Oct 94 7:03:26 EDT
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• Re: Preventive maintenance was: Now Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:51:33 -0500
  ...noun >> senses, but Loren's usage was entirely legal. >> * >> >> Angus (Preventative Maintenance Manager of Multiple Vanagons) >> >> >> >> Angus Gordon >> Bainbridge Island WA >> >> birdworks@gmail.com...
• Maintenance History
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 09:58:22 -0500
  There has been a good bit of discussion about how much repair and maintenance our vans require. I thought I would share a summary...
• radiator fan maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 13:27:13 -0600
  ...Before I do so, I was wondering if there is any preventative maintenance I could do to the electric motor? I noticed a labeled...
• Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:14:09 -0800
  ...to record my maintenance, I am on a Mac so I use TextEdit .. here an example *07/22/2016 *at 207068 miles after Vancouver...
• Re: Administrator Soliciation for Replacement.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 16:15:37 -0500
  ...Then change the SUBSCRIBE reply message to suggest that donations for maintenance are encouraged. Any lawyers, et al, out there that can shed some...
• High Mileage Maintenance Concerns
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 07:35:26 -0600
  ...I've tried diligently to give'er good maintenance so everything works pretty good at the moment. However, there are still some maintenance things...
• Re: Syncro TDI double cabs!? I want one!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 07:46:40 -0600
  My favorite two quotes from that article: "a simple, maintenance free automatic four wheel drive system" and "(The VC) is maintenance free and sealed...
• Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:36:25 -0700
  ...The most likely time for an aircraft to suffer a mechanical problem is on the first flight after maintenance. Prudence demands a post-maintenance...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:50:33 -0500
  ...Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU? gee Tom, disassemble ECU every 10 K? you have pretty high standards of maintenance. I...
• Re: Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:26:49 -0700
  ...Accurate maintenance records > > > It pays to have accurate maintenance records. > > > I'm sure glad I did not tackle the CV job or pay to...
• While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:01:06 -0500
  ...in terms of maintenance records from the past owner(s), so if there's something under there that needs maintenance, it would probably be...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 22 May 2003 16:37:21 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information Steve, Thanks for your offer. I could do the outline, but I have to admit I am really worried about...
• Thanks for a great online Vanagon maintenance guide
  Historical mailing list - Ellen Marchand
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:04:30 -0700
  ...Many thanks to all of you who post helpful information like this for those of us still learning about Vanagon maintenance. Have bookmarked the...
• Re: Preventive maintenance was: Now Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:29:52 -0500
  OK...that was sent b4 yur post. Approx 12:22, not 1:22(I'm in CST). Lost in San Antonio. Michael in San...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 22 May 2003 23:24:23 -0400
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information The database aspect would be fairly simple. I'd recommend using PostgreSQL and LINUX, it's free and powerful. I...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:34:20 -0700
  ...Common only with high mileage and age, or clogged filter from lack of maintenance. Lots of these pumps last over 20 years. My 25...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:08:18 -0400
  ...Tis not time to neglect ones chores whilst other toil in maintenance servitude. There is no shame to be had in self maintenance, kind...
• Re: Gas Heater?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 17 May 1998 23:24:15 EDT
  ...it is basically a gasoline fired furnace that needs periodic maintenance (plugs, cleaning, etc) if you are not familiar w/ the unit, have it...
• A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 27 May 2004 22:42:25 -0700
  I would like to ask the Honorable List for extensive advice on the subject of the A/C maintenance and charging. I would like...
• Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:47:46 -0400
  Does a dirty air filter affect vanagon performance?? Shawn.
• Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:30:37 -0500
  ...How long? Well, it's in Lotus 123! I enter current mileage on the cover sheet and a notification pops up if maintenance is...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 May 2003 15:25:31 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information Tom, your right - dynamic is the only way to go... I would offer my design/webpage and visual org skills...
• Re: Rebuilt Tire? -- lay off
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 17:38:00 -0500
  ...I know what I am doing, I understand retro-active maintenance! And I don't need no more criticism from all you people! I...
• Re: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 20:40:46 EDT
  Phaedrus means wolf [text/html]
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:15:51 -0600
  Being relatively new to Vanagon ownership I'd appreciate knowing what items of regular and/or preventive maintenance should be done and at what...
• Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:45:24 -0500
  On Sun, 14 Mar 2004, Christensen wrote: > I have noticed that some folks will go crazy on maintenance on any vehicle > before a 1...
• Re: High Mileage Maintenance Concerns
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:09:07 -0700
  Hi John, In your last paragraph, you say you believe in preventative maintenance, yet you say you ran the A/C pump (?), water pump...
• Re: Distributor Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:01:03 -0700
  ...On 7/13/2013 11:07 AM, Paul Rogers wrote: > Does anyone occasionally take their dizzy out and maintenance it? Clean it, lube it...
• Re: Friday: Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:19:21 -0500
  Personally I think it's because Eurovans don't lend themselves as well to self maintenance - and no offense to those of you who...
• Re: Flat and spare tire carrier woes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 16:52:43 -0400
  ...Dave, Checking the spare tire condition and inflation pressure is part of regular maintenance and gives you the opportunity to coat this weather exposed...