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• Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:11:25 -0400
  ...electricity problem and which is supposedly > mentioned in a VW tech service bulletin somewhere? > > Paul in Fort Collins > __________________________________________ > Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 02...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:29:41 EDT
  ...What and where can I look to remedy thi= s intermittent gremlin Joel, looks like you've tried all the normal stuff. Only TWO...
• Re: Good customer service experience, Rotopax
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:32:08 -0400
  ...For traveling normal roads I just don’t see the need to take on the risk. Heck I can’t drive 200 miles without...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:15:00 -0700
  ...miles from the nearest tow service) I gave it "one more try" and she started right up, running normally and sounding just fine.. No...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:56:52 -0800
  ...However, the 60K service on my Passat included servicing the fuel injection system in addition to the normal tune-up stuff. That service cost...
• Re: New Zealand
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 18:48:31 -0000
  ...There are various VW shops that are up with these models, but definitely not your normal "all models serviced" shops. As an example in...
• Re: Diesel Heat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 23:19:02 -0900
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Data Services Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 6:01 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: A RANT : Westy Tires in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Geordie Birch
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:26:09 -0700
  ...THIS IS NOT A THREAD ABOUT BRANDS OR SIZES OF TIRES......IT > IS A RANT ABOUT DEALER SERVICE OR THE LACK THEREOF. > > OK! You...
• Re: High altitude power loss
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:20:16 -0400
  ...In normal driving on flat or rolling terrain, even a tiny amount of fuel will immerse the pick-up frequently enough to maintain fuel...
• Re: Capacitor fix - what year?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:04:14 -0600
  > The specific VW service bulletin (was there a recall? I think so) applies > only to Digifant, but the Digijet seem to suffer as well...
• Re: The Thing About Shop Time (Long But Good)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:11:37 -0400
  ...The Thing About Shop Time (Long But Good) I only caught a bit of the thread about shop time for CV service. There seems...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:21:58 EST
  ...Hi Frank, I'm not seeing any normal conditions where my relay system is at a disadvantage when compared to the 1315. My starter...
• Re: ETKA CD
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:35:04 -0500
  ...It is not like a service manual as it does not tell you or show you how things come apart or go together or...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:31:00 -0700
  ...If not using any wheel covers you normally want the shortest stems > available especially for driving in snow or any off road adventure. The...
• Re: different expansion tank question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:44:40 -0500
  ...A "closed" system on the other hand, is not >> normally expected to overflow, and has a tank with an air >> space to allow the...
• Re: LVC: Learning Electricity & Testers
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 15:00:03 -0700
  ...tire) For the multimeter alone, Princess Auto charges just over $10 normally and $5-8 on sale. There's also a version with a...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:06:54 -0800
  ...I barely use my brakes in normal driving. Mine just do not really wear much at all. I just change the brake fluid every...
• Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Sat, 19 May 2001 14:59:55 EDT
  ...Swapped out the air flow meter for another (used but serviceable) one. �No significant change in behavior. Examined the spark plugs. �All four were...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 7 May 2008 10:04:01 -0700
  ...I use a normal group 41, or 48 battery from COSTCO that fits > perfectly in the battery boxes under the seats. Cost $58 ? if...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:31 -0700
  ...I'm after Quality first ..and SERVICE next.. I will gladly pay say 20 % more to someone that does their level best to provide...
• Re: two red lights aren't on at start
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:19:30 -0800
  ...The > OX led also comes on separately as a service reminder for the OX sensor. > It does this every so many miles as counted...
• Re: Optima Blue D31M
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:07:37 -0700
  ...Further my-son, having second thoughts around anything in Vanagonland is quite a normal and very human activity. While I'm being somewhat glib...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon a...
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:00:48 -0700
  ...202-966-7907 (Call the number at left normally) (alt/cell for > > diligent calling only): 703-408-1532 > >
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:53:02 -0700
  ...Instead, the > Service Dept. replaces faulty modules. It's the same way in the > computer industry, it's just that the parts are smaller...
• New family member
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 00:03:57 -0500
  ...Had all the service records. Other than heads @ 100,000 it had all been normal wear and tear. Called the primary mechanic in WI...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:47:16 -0400
  ...It is a substantial upgrade over the normal Mann or Mahle offerings. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• vw recalls for vanagons, campers, and syncros
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:26:57 CDT
  ...We are writing to inform you that Volkswagen has introduced a service action program designed to protect the engine in your VW Vanagon, Camper...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:53:31 +0000
  Using conventional oils, 20w-50 is the preferred oil for normal temps and operation. For low temaparatures, 20F is really the comfortable lower limit...
• Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:53:11 -0500
  ...had the van, been a little noise..I've thought it normal for >> > vanagons...but now, since nothing has broken with my van for...
• Re: A/C
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:16:54 -0400
  ...So for > normal service, recover and evacuate. Weighing what came out will give an > idea of leak rate and refill by weight. 1,300...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:07:43 -0800
  ...In theory, all the aspects surrounding our conversion with regard to service and support sound quite good. The best warranty, inexpensive engines, easily obtainable...
• My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:59:07 -0400
  ...Vanagon normally doesn't exist here in Southern Ontario! This one will receive a TDI swap when it is taken out of service for...
• Cars in Oz
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 23:07:55 +1000
  ...He told me that the first van he bought over there was > such a piece of junk that he would have normally sent it...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:09:21 -0700
  ...SERVICE next.. > I will gladly pay say 20 % more to someone that does their level best to > provide good quality stuff with good service...
• 86 Westy "Weekender"?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 17:02:03 -0500
  ...what distinguishes the Wolfsburg from a normal Weekender? That, I don't know, as I don't have a "normal" weekender! Finally, and this...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -0800
  ...In absurdum, if you reduce the voltage to zero, the will likely last until you break 'em. "The only device with an infinite service...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:49:18 -0500
  ...Discounting the normal maintenance for both a >converted vanagon and a non-converted vanagon, the costs of conversion seem >to range from ~$14000 (not...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:53:45 -0700
  ...SERVICE next.. > I will gladly pay say 20 % more to someone that does their level best to > provide good quality stuff with good service...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:41:53 -0500
  ...Bosch > one for $115 (3/4 hp normally for 1.9 engine) or $130 (1 hp > normally for 2.1 engine) The Autozone one...
• Re: weakly stats ...
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 22:19:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does the temp guage and the cooling fan > work off of separate sensors? Yes. > I downloaded the Service Bulletins and found > two references to...
• Re: Timing info....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 19:29:08 -0500
  ...Warm engine to normal operating temp. >2. Shut off engine. >3. Connect timing light. >4. Connect tachometer. >5. Restart engine and run up to...
• Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:56:13 -0700
  ...had the van, been a little noise..I've thought it normal for > > > vanagons...but now, since nothing has broken with my van for...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:31:59 -0800
  ...Discounting the normal maintenance for > both a > converted vanagon and a non-converted vanagon, the costs of > conversion seem > to range from ~$14000 (not...
• Re: oil in coolant... a strange event!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:34:17 -0500
  ...Temp normal, then a miss, then coolant light, then every warning light ! So I immediately shut her down and coasted in ... No coolant in...
• Oxygen sensor and warning light
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 19:04:23 EST
  ...However, I'm curious about what might have caused the lamp's demise even before it got to perform the one small service it...
• Final Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:47:14 -0400
  ...We needed to bring the van in to be serviced -- the temperature gauge was working properly but the temperature indicator light was on most...
• Dash removal in a 2.1...who's got the good procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:06:52 -0700
  ...I replaced them with normal bolts. I think they are a thread of 8x1.25 mm and 25 cm long.�The steering column will...
• Re: !982 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 10:53:10 -0500
  ...You can avoid >spending >$$$ by performing some preventive maintenance before trying to start the >engine. > >All of the 1.6 liter normally aspirated diesels...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:54 -0500
  ...Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > Hi Frank, I'm not seeing any normal conditions where my relay system is > at a disadvantage when compared to...
• Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 19:57:40 -0700
  ...Normal braking seems >to work well, but I see from the service records that the brake pads >were changed often. Are replacement brake pads...
• Re: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:23:27 -0700
  ...Hopefully, if they accept Vanagons for service, they'll be capable of doing this work and making the vehicle safe. I'm sure I...
• Re: Help-need advice and mechanic in Davis CA
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 09:59:35 -0700
  Thank you to all who replied ---John at Glori's Import Service in Sacramento got me back on the road with no disruption to...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:49:39 -0700
  ...I normally never work on air-cooled ones any more. BTDT too much. scott turbovans On 3/22/2013 12:44 AM, Dan Andrews...
• Re: Auto Transmission slipping
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:54:24 -0700
  ...the 2/3 gear set. > This can be serviced in the vehicle by fairly normal but competent hands. > Search on the vanagon forum over...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 17:57:22 -0700
  ...I h ave never seen any corrosion in any cooling system that I've put together, or serviced and maintained using this method. I...
• Re:vanagon stalling/propex heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 10:42:16 -0400
  ...herewith; Ssure Marine Services, Inc., Seattle Wash.. phone 800-562-7797.. Hope this helps out on heaters and with all you folks out there...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 22 May 2007 10:21:41 -0700
  ...lubricated, or just should be > >checked at the next service, or is this normal? Thanks! > > > >----- Original Message ---- > >From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> > >To...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:22:13 -0800
  ...Is this normal? > > Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer > CV joint also? What about the other...
• Refrigerator help requested
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 07:59:11 -0600
  ...That won't keep my milk and meat! Is this normal for this fridge in warm climates? Thinking it was the fan in back...
• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kirstein
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:21:18 -0400
  ...Honda > > calls for replacement at 84 months(7 years) or 105,000 miles under > "normal" > > driving conditions, which ever comes first. In severe service...