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• Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:03:49 EST
  ...it and test for 56 ohm. I doubt it is bad. Normally it's the power transistor that goes bad. Black stand up component...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:32:39 -0800
  ...A half inch diameter 'golf ball' of fine metal particles is normal. Worse than that isn't. One one trans, I pulled out the...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:55:08 -0700
  ...Engine temperature - >>>> or >>>> rather coolant temperature - was normal the entire trip (consistently >>>> mid-point on the coolant temp gauge, just as before the coolant...
• Re: diagnosis of high oil temperature--is my engine dying?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:17:29 -0700
  ...when i resumed, the pressure was normal for about 10 minutes of freeway driving and then began to drop again. i made it up...
• Re: Flickering oil sensor light (long)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 11:42:08 -0600
  ...Mobil 1 filters are made to withstand 5 times the normal operating pressures, says so right on the box. I found it difficult driving...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:31:00 -1000
  ...No response after > stepping on > the pedal till I mash it to the floor. > Also the exhaust is definitely getting MUCH hotter than normal...
• Re: A Homemade Waxoyl Experiment.........
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 04:31:03 -0800
  ...under the > WaxOyl > > name, and both > > Eastwood, and various British car suppliers sell > it. > > > > Try > <http://www.brit.ca/~tboiceycomics/service.html> > > if you...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:30:10 -0400
  ...The wire is normally highly loaded and heating up is normal operation. The connections are crimped, and the exposed copper is open to the...
• Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2001 16:07:10 -0700
  ...Most of these come from owners who bought the EV used and > did not have the service records and the vehicle wasn't taken...
• Re: Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 07:49:51 -0700
  ...If the "Used Van Need help" guy (Robert) had all these things done by a service facility before he hit the road he might...
• Re: Traveling/Camping With a Baby
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wyand
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 16:01:22 -0400
  ...The service diapers often have so many chemicals in them, like bleach and industrial chemicals, that they can irritate the skin. If you have...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 7 May 2003 21:17:58 -0500
  ...and some vanagon list folks' fixes ... ================================================================= ======= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ................................................................. ....... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February 29, 1992 Subject...
• Re: Surging, slowing, and Chain Smoking
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 02:01:53 -0500
  ...I have three VW dealers within 20 km's radius of my home and they VASTLY differ in customer service and Vanagon knowledge. I...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:25:56 -0500
  ...Headlamp switch and ignition switch are the ones that normally fail. So..the real reason for installing the headlight relays is to save those...
• Re: Friday Story
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 25 May 2007 21:29:08 -0400
  ...The Vanagon never left the >drive way for 4 years. > >Now my 84 has been back to service for a while. I always fill...
• Re: 1.9L loss of power, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 21:42:57 -0600
  ...Then it started up again and drove normally for another hour or so, then it started loosing power again. after wiggling wires around, it...
• 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: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:40:01 -0700
  ...Had a bunch of work done to it including a complete trans service back in February/March. From what I can tell, it was...
• Re: Dent Removal Success (was What's Inside Vanagon Nose?)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 17:04:35 -0700
  ...so I was lucky this time. Cost: $100 bill, no receipt. Normal is $175 at your home. I did all the prep work and...
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:58:56 -0700
  ...Start up my 85 vanagon and noticed a slightly louder than > normal clicking noise (normal to hear but it got my attention) so I...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 19:44:56 -0700
  ...the rear wheel cylinders are not leaking is a normal part of 'A Service' to me. THINGS THAT DON'T WEAR MUCH TO ME...
• Re: Port Isabel (Texas)Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 09:56:00 -0800
  ...Needle showed we were > > running in the normal range. Pulled over, tossed alla the camp stuff outta > > the wayback and opened the hatch. Coolant...
• Re: Air conditioning compressor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 12:05:33 -0600
  ...I got a quote from a local service station that many use in the area (Eugene, OR). They recommended replacing compressor, expansion valve, receiver...
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 06:50:26 -0400
  ...Anyway.... > The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full > to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
• Re: Subaru vs. VW Swap
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Sat, 20 May 2000 09:38:24 -0500
  I don't normally get into these discussions but as a two and a half year Westaru user I can answer your question. I...
• Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:00:27 -0800
  ...They figured that was just a 'normal part of > business'...........cheat the car company on warrantee repairs. That was a > Lincoln Mercury Renault dealer...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:22:22 -0700
  ...A miss-marked dipstick is not something any mechanic "must" > > anticipate in his normal trade. > > Don Hanson > > > > > > > >> > > >
• Re: Rust by window seals
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:19:29 EST
  ...Once you have a good coat of primer then you can finish levelling off the imperfections on the outside using normal auto body fillers...
• Re: Experienced Opinions Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:25:35 -0400
  ...Paid $3,200 to a dealer as > wholesale and $1,800 on new shift linkage, brakes, fluids change, and > general service. Total investment in...
• Re: Email Fact on Engine Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 07:08:30 -0500
  ...It is my opinion - but many will disagree - that if the WBX is rebuilt properly, certain precautions take, and then treated well and serviced...
• Re: AC conversion
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 05:57:34 -0700
  ...With any major service you will be best off waiting until > you are home and can have someone do the work that is close...
• Re: ATF leaking & level too high on dipstick - '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:34:48 -0500
  ...fixed and not ignore it the transmission will provide a normal length of service even though athe ATF is somewhat contaminated. In your case...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:44:44 -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...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - michael szipszky
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 21:39:24 -0500
  ...Question#1 Is this reading normal? Is this a "new type sensor thing" and is there such a thing My other problem-which actually...
• NVC:Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:07:09 -0800
  ...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: Power Steering parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:02:58 -0700
  ...The PS system is seldom serviced that I know of by most owners or shops. there is a filter screen in the bottom of...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:16:27 -0700
  ...it is Totally Normal to have to work over the heater control >> cables. >> it's apparently illegal for anyone to service, lube or adjust...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Why I hate UPS (was: Vendors and shipping)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:36:31 -0800
  ...As a business that is attempting to make money, we normally won't ship anything by the US Post Office because we have to...
• Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:31:25 -0700
  ...That normally doubles the investment in about ten days to a month and it just isn't the way people think. They want perfect...
• Fwd: My 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st Westy -'84 Westy information
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 19:18:59 -0500
  ...After 14 years in service, there is a high probability that the fuel lines/fittings may be in need of replacement, especially the plastic...
• Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 23 May 2016 12:32:16 -0700
  ...by > a friendly customer service rep of her majesty known locally as RCMP -- > Immediately everyone went back to normal duties -- my point is - you...
• Re: ETKA CD
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 06:40:30 -0700
  ...It is not like a service manual as it does not tell you >or show you how things come apart or go together or...
• 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: Ill start from the beginning (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:10:39 -0700
  ...in all cylinders except #3 which reads 0! Removing > the valve cover shows all normal, except the valves on #3 seem to be > moving...
• 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:36:58 -0400
  ...The points I removed were pitted but probably serviceable if filed but the rubbing block was notably worn compared to the new set. I...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:29:32 -0700
  ...Battery Woes/Choice Flooded or wet or normal lead acid batteries come in many varieties. Most golf cart batteries are of a flooded design...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:18:44 -0400
  ...Normally, the >> brakes can be serviced without removing the hub. It only needs to be >> removed if servicing the wheel bearings or replacing the...
• Re: 2nd battery RELAY ??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 07:58:11 EST
  ...will eventually kill the aux battery if you have any load normally on it. Found a sopping wet floor under the carpet while trying...
• Re:Vanagon Temp Guage
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 15:27:59 PDT
  ...So what happened to the old thermostat? My buddy told me it was serviced by a VW dealer a while ago when he compalined...
• 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...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:12:48 -0700
  ...I had a good LP service station do it that way once. Oh well. And I have gotten away with not purging a couple...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:17:42 -0400
  ...I have worked in the boat business as a > shipwright in a full service yacht yard and I am familiar with the Marinco > brand...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 00:42:00 -0400
  ...From experience the only normal wear item on one of these compressors is the shaft seal, usually after many years of use. Almost anything...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:32:10 -0500
  ...COM> wrote: >>> >>>> Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions. >>> 3000 miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig >>> recommendation matches Ford's. >>>> >>>> -Jarrett...
• Re: Old Vanagon parts and other makes source
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:39:14 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > All car dealers, service shops have access to old parts in the USA > > has they can do a computer search...
• Re: Import duties
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:13:00 -0500
  ...Trying to summarize all the responses here - I normally won't buy anything from overseas that I can get here, its just not economically...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:51:53 -0700
  ...Coby Valley Wagonworks "Intimately acquainted with VW Vans since 1959" Volkswagen Bus, Vanagon, Westfalia and Eurovan Repair and Service Specialists 1535 Sir Francis Drake...
• Re: Bad Experience With Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 23:09:57 -0500
  ...If at any time you do not find our service to be satisfactory, I want to know about it right away. You can call...
• Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, Internet, places to camp, and modifications to the van
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:22:43 -0500
  ...While we normally carry a road atlas, on this trip I foolishly decided to do without that extra baggage and rely only on my...
• Re: Q's re: radio wires
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 15:57:43 -0700
  ...one, go back to where you bought it or call Kenwood. Normally there will be a pair for each speaker (as you stated). There...