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Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenance
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 21 May 2002 23:52:54 +1200
>Yea Andrew I'm ignorant--- > >Especially when it comes to the junk Subaru engines--- > Terry displays his knowledge and wisdom to the entire list.
Re: Relay socket spade connectors
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:41:16 -0500
...Mike Houlton, Maine
Re: Wild -just about EVERYTHING for T1/T2/T3
Historical mailing list - TC
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:46:33 -0700
> > http://jpgroup.anet.dk/ > > shh that is www.cip.com main source :) oops that should be http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1828
Interesting Article About Pete Townsend's Bus
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:23:20 -0500
http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/03/whos_on_ebay_pe.html -- Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "Joe's Van" WWW...
Re: How does coolant circuit to oil cooler work?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:10:30 -0700
...oil cooler to the main >> return hose going to the t-stat... >> but it can't since that main portion of the t-stat...
Re: woe is me
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Oct 2000 11:12:36 -0600
...Some will say that the vanagon is reliable and economical IF it is maintained properly. I don't think manufacturers should design and require...
Re: Why there are no aftermarket oversize bearings
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:04:03 -0800
...There is no shortage of 20 case/std main > bearings for the 2.1 engine > I will post a note to the list when...
Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Nov 2005 (#2005-928)
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:58:49 -0800
...I use a temp switch to activate it and take power from the lead to the main fridge fan temp switch. One of the...
Re: Spring advice
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:21:02 -0500
...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. >> >> It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
Re: intermitent starting problem, help
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 00:37:09 -0500
...I tried replacing both relays (main and fuel) >but the problem remains, and is degrading: frequency of no start is >increasing (sometimes it'll...
Re: Rebuilt Tire? -- lay off
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:43:20 -0800
...I know what I am doing, I understand > retro-active maintenance! > And I don't need no more criticism from all you people! I...
Syncros
Historical mailing list - Colin A Moran
Tue, 30 Sep 1997 13:04:27 -0500
...Are how much more costly to maintain or tempermental are these here syncros? Are they worth it? Stephen, I have owned my '86 for...
Re: Straw poll: maintenance costs [Syncro]
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Tue, 6 Apr 1999 00:35:58 +0200
Brent Christensen wrote: > > How much time/money does a well-maintained Syncro takes on a *monthly* basis > as compared to a non-Syncro Westy...
Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:02:07 -0700
...their database I get periodic emails from them reminding me of maintenance items that might be due on my Vanagon.� But their automated system...
Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - frankgrun
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:48:22 -0700
...VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost Date: April 16, 2010 4:14:57 PM PDT To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: Cherry Red EV in SW Ohio
Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:42:38 -0800
...VW Inc., made good on 3 rust throughs by rebuilding the left side, timing belt replaced at 60K, per maint schedule, full maintenance records...
Re: Fuel Prices
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:06:29 -0500
...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Pete, interesting price! But you didn't say which mainland!? John Rodgers '85 GL Driver -------- REPLY, Original message...
(no subject)
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 15:53:47 EDT
...That means scrupulous attention to maintenance coupled with careful oil pressure monitoring is the key to longevity for this engine, just as it is...
Re: good things to have...?
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 12 May 2001 18:49:59 -0500
...but it is a procedure that I myself, will eliminate from my already busy schedule, maintaining my maintenance hungry Kraut vehicles. There is no...
Re: wtb: Air Intake Boot
Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:48:07 -0700
...I'm looking for the rubber boot that is insided the engine compartment, between the Syncro pre-filter and the main air filter housing...
A/C Compressor
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Mon, 7 Jun 2004 14:49:30 -0400
...00027702971 (on main label) Q (on cylinder head, indicating cylinder head type) A1A68UM (on clutch) It looks like our choices may be SD510 (R12...
Re: propane valve -- manual or autostop?
Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
Fri, 4 Aug 2006 07:18:16 -0700
...I noticed that the main valve has a little rubber cover over the red re-set button and that my aux. tank is missing...
Re: Maintenance Schedule
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:58:07 -0800
...29, 2004 8:29 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Maintenance Schedule Hello, My '89 Westy is almost at 100k and I've...
Re: Engine bearing rattle at warm restart
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 20 May 2006 11:40:22 -0700
...I don't believe mains rattle when they're worn, rather they make a deeper pounding sound upon acceleration. It would be interesting to...
Re: AC and engine temps
Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
Fri, 24 Jul 1998 16:16:40 -0700
...My take-home message, is that without the "investment" (beyond "stock" maintenance, repairs, rebuilds), one can get a lot of life and use out...
Re: Tarp or awning
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 23 Oct 1998 09:07:09 -0700
...Total cost was about $50, mainly due to the high-quality main tarp ($35 REI), which folds so small you can just about put...
Re: AT *vs* manual -Reply
Historical mailing list - JordanVw
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 13:55:41 EST
...but theres no real disadvantages of manual transmissions other than their track record, and alot of times that depends on how they were maintained...
Re: How do you hook up a stereo in a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:47:22 -0230
...There was one main wire to each of the four speakers, and one ground to each. One ground was solid brown, the other three...
Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 23:55:55 -0500
...Make the area near the main cluster a bit taller and extend over a bit to cover the center section above the radio. Radio...
Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 15:07:08 -0400
...All cars should have headlights no brighter than 5 watts, so they can never blind anyone no matter how badly maintained. ;) David Brodbeck, N8SRE...
Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:48:04 EDT
...Howsomeever, I > am wondering whether the tunnel between the front unit & the main > unit could be shortened to allow the main unit to move...
LCD display for battery condition for sale
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:08:47 -0800
...I ended up using a DPDT switch so I could just go between the main and auxiliary battery with one meter instead of two...
Re: extend-a-stay
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:21:31 -0400
...Mike Houlton, Maine Robert MacDowell wrote: > It sounds like you have it hooked up wrong. Their should be no bending of the lines. When...
Re: temp gauge not working right...
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:08:05 -0700
...I agree I did that main strap but I should go thru the whole and do the whole thing once for all.. thanks for...
Re: Vanagon Flat Spot Woes (84, 1.9)
Historical mailing list - Pete O
Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:10:12 -0400
...http://www.fuelinjectioncorp.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3 Pete '87 Westy "JoesVan" '79 Westy "Aardvark" >
class I trailer hitch wanted
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 18:25:33 -0400
...Thanks, Mike Houlton, Maine
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:21:20 -0400
At 12:35 PM 4/15/2010, Tom Hargrave wrote: >Does this keep me from contributing to this list? Nope. That's official. d
FS: 86 Syncro in Ipswich, Mass.
Historical mailing list - robert barwise, LKG2-2, 508-486-5367
Wed, 15 Nov 95 12:44:46 PST
...86 Vanagon Syncro, well maintained. $4200 or best offer. 508-356-0393 unfortunately, no mileage or other info given... rob 93EV
89 vanagon rear bumper wanted
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 12 Oct 1997 00:54:20 -0700
i need all 3 pieces, the main bumper and the two side pieces....i gladly will buy any one piece. steve 89 syncro westy...
new VWs and others (off Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
Thu, 11 Sep 1997 12:02:34 UT
...http://www.motor-presse-online.de/aktionen/messe/iaa/ with lots of pictures from the IAA (international automotive exihibition) in Frankfurt/Main
Re: [WetWesties} Place in/near Portland to purchase VW repair parts?
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:43:00 -0500
I could tell you some places, but it seems that Portand Maine is a long way away from you! John R 81 Westy
Re: wbx reliabilty
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 17 Feb 2002 21:49:21 EST
In a message dated 2/17/02 9:42:25 PM, jflahert@maine.rr.com writes: << Not commenting on the other parts. :) >> John, I...
Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenance
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Tue, 21 May 2002 09:18:25 -0500
Yep, and I'm glad you finally figured that out Andrew--- TK--- E-mail message Terry displays his knowledge and wisdom to the entire...
that is one very beautiful vanangon ... sigh ...
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:45:43 -0700
...Charges while plugged in and maintains them for storage. 800 watt Inverter Auxiliary 12 Volt plug-ins Custom Roof Rack with Platform Built in...
Re: 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition for parts
Historical mailing list - John Della Vecchia
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:00:28 -0400
It is not a head gasket leak, nor a routine maintenance thing. My father was a volks/porshe/audi dealer for 30 years, and...
Re: headlight bulb question...
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 18:28:27 -0700
Neil, In my experience, the 80/100 bulbs in the main assembly won't make much difference, as the reflector pattern isn't that...
Re: Radiator and Hoses question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:39:54 -0700
...if getting hoses ..be aware that for the hoses that go onto the main coolant pipes in 85 vanagons .. there are two versions for...
Re:Tie Died Details
Historical mailing list
Fri, 22 Sep 1995 11:36:05 -0700
...Pros vs Cons of Getting on the circuit and out of mainstream, getting off the circuit and into mainstream. Trying recognize either the circuit...
Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:33:04 -0500
...It is virtually maintenance free, gets extremely good gas mileage, and is reasonably roomy. I have two car seats in it to accommodate my...
Leaving Virginia for Maine
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:02:13 -0400
...Anyway, shortly after arriving in Maine, I'll take the tranny out of my parts van and put it into "Willow". Wish me luck...
Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
Historical mailing list - BenT .
Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:06:50 +0000
...However, as the 'P' word as you call is used by the mainstream media and in the pulpits of many churches and temples in...
Re: Vehicle 'personalities'
Historical mailing list - DavidM
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 15:20:12 -0400
...As many people have said here, if it is maintained well it is more likely to be 'good' and if not, more likely to...
FREE: 2L aircooled engine parts
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:20:44 -0400
...Located in Hampden, Maine, just south of Bangor. U haul. Tony Anthony L. Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA
Re: 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition for parts
Historical mailing list
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 01:44:53 EST
...I cannot guarantee engine parts to be functional, but the main reason for the engine trouble is a water leak somewhere. So base your...
Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 23:27:27 -0500
...300's are dead-end spurs off a main interstate, usually ending in the middle of some dufus city. :) the north-south ones also...
Re: Friend in Hawaii looking for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 00:30:22 -0500
...Mike Houlton, Maine
Re: BFG T/A KO 27-8.50-14's how do they get em on a std 5.5" rim
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:02:57 -0500
...I grew up in west Texas (read sand) and now live in northern Maine (read snow). My personal experience is that wide, aired down...
Re: Rear Door lock stuck
Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 10:04:27 -0700
...Rear door latch stuck > > HELP! The back door dropped shut after a maintence session and I haven't been > able to open it since...
Re: adding a 2nd Battery; which relay terminal should I connect to?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:26:52 -0700
...Look at page 97.33b and you can see that the fridge relay has the main current pins reversed from the aux bat relay...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:54:29 -0500
Well, the data as you report them makes a case for both NOT doing preventative maintenance on electrical circuitry, and FOR doing preventative maintenance...