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• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 May 2005 07:24:27 -0500
  ...Buy a van, get it up to speed maintenance-wise, and then keep up the routine maintenance - have a schedule - and the thing will...
• Camping in Maine..and RE:Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 18:11:01 -0400
  We are gonna take our '85 Westy up to coastal Maine next weekend and would like some reccomendations as to off-beat places to...
• Re: Cracked Syncro Clutch Housing
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 1996 14:36:42 -0400
  Bill, first the oil leak is probably coming from your front(rear main)flywheel oil seal.There is no oil in the clutch housing...
• Re: coolant resevoir cap
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 23:48:36 -0700
  ...coolant resevoir cap > dear list, > is the main coolant resevoir cap (not the overflow > res.) supposed to be a pressure sensitive type? i > thought...
• Re: was Knocking noise, now rotating CV axles & joints
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 03:51:38 -0500
  There is an article on the Volkscafe website about CV joint maintenance and diagnosis that should answer the questions about which noises mean failed...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:08:05 -0600
  ...2008, Rob wrote... > The point to this is you follow the maintenance instructions and >> nowhere in the Bentley did I see anything about keeping...
• Re: Crankshaft end float.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 22 May 2002 00:26:30 -0700
  ...In advance of your note, I'd made provision for all of the items you suggested, with the exception of the main shaft bearing...
• The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:50:43 -0400
  ...So as I was clipping away the various wire ties holding the main harness in the front of the engine compartment. I noticed that...
• Re: NVC - belated birthday - 24 march
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:09:52 -0700
  ...The main 'bad guy' was played by Eli Wallach and > he and Robert Vaughn are the only two of the eight main characters in...
• Re: My aux battery solution
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 08:52:02 -0700
  ...comes from the main batt., the volatge regulator prevents over-charging the aux. batt. the same way it prevents overcharging the main batt., plus...
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 08:29:55 -0800
  ...The Haynes manual tells you to disconnect the main coolant lines at the thermostat housing and coolant distributor then flush both the engine and...
• shur power 1315 wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 18:00:48 +0000
  ...I hooked up main battery + to one terminal, Aux batter + to the other terminal. I left the 3 little switch prongs alone, as I...
• Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
  26 Nov 1996 11:32:40 -0800
  ...I can easily take out the main battery by sliding the passenger seat back and turning it around to face the front. How do...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:03:25 -0800
  ...Driving > lights are MAINs, and hence the equivalent of HIGH BEAMS, and the > other drivers are DAMN RIGHT to flash you if you drive...
• Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:05:54 -0500
  I do 1.9 engines current price is $2750 The 1.9 case has the same type of main bearing as the aircooled bug...
• Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 10:38:30 -0500
  ...Most inline 4 or V6 have solid fuel rail, on those engine there is basicaly only one main flexible fuel line, even then, they...
• Re: How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:32:54 -0600
  ...Howard >for the rear main seal leak. >Might not hurt to try 'Rear Main Oil Seal Leak Fix' ... >an oil additive .. >Barsleak has theirs...
• RE: Syncro off road?
  Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley, SWPRD
  Mon, 15 Aug 1994 10:42:12 EST
  My experiences with the Syncro, excepting cost of maintenance, has been all positive. The system WORKS; I've used mine on the beaches of...
• Auto Trans Maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - smaur
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 13:44:21 -0500
  The Bentley manual maintence schedule (every 30,000 miles) says to: Change automatic transmission fluid Clean pan and strainer, replace pan gasket On the...
• can't get propane at stove, fridge
  Historical mailing list - bcalder
  Sun, 7 May 2000 10:27:39 -0700
  ...Yes, the main valve is open at the tank. Any ideas? Could this be caused by air in the lines, or is it the...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:48:55 EST
  ...I guess they aren't cheap, but in relative terms of upkeep/maintenance/modification a small cost to make sure your wheels stay on...
• Fw: Am I crazy?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:53:16 -0600
  ...I say this as someone who has had an '87 Westy since it was new, followed the VW recommended maintenance schedule to the letter...
• Hit 4 Deer...Need body Parts
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:42:49 -0400
  ...Looking for info on used parts, known junkyards etc that are fair...Live in Maine so if in New England I could Drive there...
• 185R14
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:31:59 -0500
  ...I thought 185R14 has an aspect ratio of 82 but he maintains that it is 80! Who is right?! Any source material? Karl.
• Re: an offer...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Sep 94 8:54:36 EDT
  > Barry Nichols wrote: > I've thought about assembling a "Maintenance FAQ". etc. etc. Hooray, hooray what a great idea. My full support is extended...
• Re: 93-97 EV Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 17:32:51 EST
  I know they have them because my parents looked at a brand new '96 Winnie EV with the Synchro package in Maine. Ken Wilford...
• Re: Air cooled camshaft
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:31:14 -0700
  ...Uneven main bearings ? ....engine balance ? the crank shaft is trying to flop left-right in there badly. One trick for checking how the main...
• afm tuning
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:55:53 -0500
  ...The main spring in the afm( air flow meter) was adjusted too weak ccw. This caused a rich mixture in open loop( o2 sensor...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 6 Dec 2023 14:02:20 -0500
  ...Also the early 1.9 and 21.L uses a different main bearing set up. > The Bentley gives instructions for setting the end play...
• Re: Oil Temperature??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:34:52 -0500
  ...Perhaps the degree of wear will make a difference as to whether the cooler helps to maintain pressure where it should be or not...
• Re: pilot bearing symptoms if bad??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:33:03 -0400
  Bad pilot bearing can make noise, catch and grab the main shift causing difficult shifting, and cause the tranny to leak as the main...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:29:06 -0700
  ...Shut off main valve from tank. Smell persists. That should narrow it down to tank, filler bits, and input half of valve. What if...
• Re: Mechanic in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 20:47:55 -0400
  ...Flaherty" <jflahert@MAINE.RR.COM> >Reply-To: "John P. Flaherty" <jflahert@MAINE.RR.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Mechanic in Maine...
• Re: Overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 21:59:30 -0500
  ...When I looked closely, I found >a tiny little crack in the main reservoir. > >After it cools to RT, the main tank is basically...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 22 May 2003 11:53:26 -0700
  ...I do think this is a great idea (Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information). I don't have a lot of content to contribute but would...
• Re: How to Remove Front Door Glass? (Bentley is not Helpful)
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 03:12:18 +0200
  ...Now if I could remove the vent window frame, *then* I could rotate the main glass (but I would no longer need to do...
• Primo Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:14:25 -0600
  ...Upgraded Marco Mansi Injectors GoWesty High Volume Oil Pump Eng Rear Mainseal replaced Trany ReSealed New Pilot Bearing New Release Bearing New Clutch New...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 10:14:09 -0800
  ...I found that the AFM harness which came out of the main harness is too tight for some reason.. I pulled the main harness...
• Re: "Leads" from main battery for jump start/charging?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 15:00:26 -0500
  ...and posted pics of some battery leads/connection that > ran from main battery to just outside the passenger seat�s platform. This > was for...
• Unix Mayhem (was: oh, yeah)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 22 Aug 1994 12:06:26 -0700 (PDT)
  /* Or how 'bout a c program as follows: */ void main() { main(); } /* And see how long it takes for them to come to a complete...
• Re: more for sale ... Houston/Galveston, TX area ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 19:53:55 -0500
  ...power steering, cruise >> control, A/C, alloy wheels, Heidleburg stereo, metriculously >maintained, >> very clean, $9,850. Rafi B. (713) 855-8306 or (713) 271...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:14:10 -1000
  ...received a "W10" maintenance >service/inspection every 6,000 miles. And the W10 service was performed >by a TRAINED technician who knew what he...
• Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500 its a Wolfsburg Edition (Carat)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 2008 00:57:43 EDT
  ...someone needs to snatch this up before it gets crushed! > > http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/667756277.html > > Even if the interior is gross, it...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:01:10 -0700
  ...The two middle main bearings bores are in fact the same size on the bug main bearings bores as they are on the 1...
• Fwd: Euro-Elec: 92 Volkswagen Eurovan camp, Accessories, aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 21:43:30 EDT
  ...The main batterytest out fine, alt. charges fine, the monitor at the rear view mirror for aux battery indicates charging voltage while engine running...
• Re: Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts one last time
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 01:14:47 -0000
  I would say one of the reasons the Vanagon case is less prone to centre main "pounding" or wear than the type1 case because...
• Re: Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 15:11:11 -0700
  Craig, When I'm not on the road I live in Liberty, Maine. Westy's and their human caretakers are always welcome. I've...
• Re: Question about 2.1l main bearings red or blue?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 21:12:45 -0400
  ...Question for Vanagain about 2.1l main bearings > > > > How does the bearing you sell, part# 025198461A compare in actual > size > > to the VW dealer...
• Re: Alternator output wiring
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:09:32 EDT
  ...If the alternator fails the relay drops out and seperates the 2nd battery from the main. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC...
• Re: How to Remove Front Door Glass? (Bentley is not Helpful)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:16:43 -0700
  ...Now if I could remove the vent window frame, > *then* I could rotate the main glass (but I would no longer need to > do...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:27:34 -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...
• '74 CARBS WITH 009
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 14:33:54 -0400
  I AM CURRENTLY REBUILDING THE CARBS ON MY MACHINE AND HAVE NOTICED SOME DIFFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO THE MAIN JET NUMBERS BETWEEN THE LEFT...
• RE: Air-Cooled Email list?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 24 Jan 97 13:00:48
  There is a low volume list for air cooled VW's that is mainly for selling/buying. Just send an e-mail message to...
• 2.1L( 2wd) crankshaft shims, help
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 18:55:31 -0400
  ...A(the one with the tab) obviously goes on the inside of the main bearing. The three C shims must go on the outside...
• Re: westfalia conversion van idea (MVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 17:35:28 EDT
  ...These are still reliable and safe vehicles if properly and continuously maintained. Maintenance is a process, not an event. Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy...
• Re: Traveller in distress (near Chicago) - UPDATE TWO
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:49:52 -0700
  ...Second, the cost of parts and maintenance on the things. Third, the interior design with the main storage closet blocked when the bed was...
• Manual Transmission Input Shaft...?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:45:30 -0400
  Hello all, How much play is acceptable for the main input shaft...? http://picasaweb.google.com/inmytree1/RubyTransmission#5318712722934892850 Mine has a bit of...
• Re: vacation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 18:28:52 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message dated 97-06-20 03:55:34 EDT, garyc@saturn.caps.maine.edu (Gary Clendening) writes: << Are there EV's in...
• Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 10:59:04 -0400
  ...John Flaherty Portland, Maine '84 GL
• Instructions for fridge removal
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:47:08 -0400
  ...to get being the fridge to do some maintenance? Thanks, Bryan