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Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
Historical mailing list - Roland
Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:05:20 -0700
...But viewing your point in another way, I definitely agree with you, that over a 7 year interval, with over 200,000 miles to...
Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:03:34 -0800
...One basically takes the total height of the tank, divides it by 10, >>and then strips the wire at regular intervals--one wire for...
Re: one more about the '80 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - George A Lehman
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:32:50 -0600
...5 newer cars/vans my wife has had during the same interval. Being in a position to do most of this work myself is...
Re: Halogen Back-up bulb
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Mon, 28 Jun 1999 14:12:39 -0400
...for my occasional, short interval use, I think the one bulb will work fine (and was VERY easy to install, 4 screws, 2 mins...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:18:22 -0500
...I still consider all the "dirt" that accumulates between oil changes, but after all, even at 3K mile change intervals, only change the oil...
Re: gas mileage--existing cars kept running have a huge edge
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 4 May 2005 21:41:19 -0500
...also on the > long > term life cycle analysis bit if you select a engine that has a longer > interval between rebuilds there is less...
Re: Oil Filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:56:51 -0400
...analysis has shown them to be effective even for extended drain intervals. Since this topic has come up I have done some research and...
Re: Friday LVC: lubing old electric motors
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:54:32 -0400
...for this situation to get the most "revive >time" between service intervals?� I assume the >bearing is actually worn and not fitting >correctly and...
Re: diagnosis of high oil temperature--is my engine dying?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:46:25 -0500
...With good filters the Waterboxer does well at 7,500 mile change intervals. Oil nitration, ( high ring ring temps.), becomes an issue after that...
Re: Help--- stuck in Redding Followup and conclusion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:28:09 -0700
...used to spit out the > #3 > spark plug at fairly regular intervals, my wife's '90 Golf popped one, and > my son's '83...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:11:47 -0400
...Cv boots cracking > > Because it doesn't need to be serviced at this interval! I just rebuilt some > with a friend that were original...
Re: buy a daily driver or press the syncro into service?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:24:40 -0500
...So there's no 'exactly' 6 mos interval requirement, or limitation on how little to insure the de-registered vehicle. The downside is you...
RE: waterpump replacement & cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Sun, 29 Jun 97 01:51:05 UT
...signs or "weepage" - so I'd suggest changing at about that interval before you need to. By the way - I had to buy an...
Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 4 Mar 2018 16:01:03 -0800
...It repeatedly does this except that the intervals between the losses of power decrease until ultimately the engine will simply not start and the...
Re: Ignorance is Bliss
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 17:13:06 -0700
...I tell him he has a dirty motor due to insufficient change interval >and the black oil is empirical evidence of the tar build...
Re: waste no time rebuilding
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:41:56 -0500
...year >and the fact that >it >was flushed twice during that interval. my theory is >that the old >seals >gave out under the sudden...
Re: replacing fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:14:43 -0400
...The recommended service interval for the later fuel filter is 30K miles. Filters before the pump increase the possibility of vapor lock and are...
Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:38:39 -0400
...One basically takes the total height of the tank, >divides it by 10, and then strips the wire at regular intervals--one >wire for...
Brake fluid exchange
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 01:04:02 +0000
...the North American Continent. Yes, change brake fluid at 2 year intervals. 1985 Tintop, 4 speed manual, Subie 2.2 conversion 4 years ago...
Blue Syncro oceanside
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:14:27 -0800
...When I unplugged the sensor the problem went away. >> Since my sensor had more than 60K on it which is the VW replacement >> interval...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy poltergeist
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Dec 96 17:50:22 -0800
...based on the things we've = tried and the 30 second interval between occurrences? Even though the = dealer is continuing to experiment, I'm...
Re: On Conversion Engine Reliability
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:18:38 -0700
...I can cruise at 80 across the Southwest, AC blasting, 20 hours a day (3 hour intervals between dog and facility stops). So why...
Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 06:08:39 -0700
One source: "What size charger should I buy? "A properly sized charger takes into account battery capacity and the time interval between charges. In...
Re: Interesting oil analysis articles
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:55:02 -0500
...Data could be collected at set intervals on wear, or on metal content of oil. Analysis would be by ANOVA. If one measured more...
Re: Maintenance Schedule
Historical mailing list - Calle
Tue, 30 Nov 2004 10:50:45 +0100
...in > fact, i've dropped my interval down to 2500 ... just so it divides > nicely into the 7500 the book says. ;) > > i figure it...
Frequency of Oil Changes
Historical mailing list - Lee F. Schelin
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 11:40:36 -0700
...5000 miles, than put in sythetic oil and extend > the change intervals. You are just keeping that acidic junk in the motor > longer and...
Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:47:00 -0400
...Which is Electrically More > Efficient? >> If a Sawafuji and Danfoss powered fridge were wired to be manually >> switched on/off at 15 minute intervals...
Re: Oil change experience
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 6 Jul 2013 23:59:55 -0500
...While we tested the oils at intervals. Same-o, Same-o! WE could always tell when something was about to break. BTW, Don - do...
[Fwd: Euro: 86 VW Vanagon idle surge]
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 11 Mar 1997 15:49:17 -0800
...86 VW Vanagon with surging of idle from normal up to 3,000 rpm, intervals in the shop around every five seconds. New idle...
Re: Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Sun, 12 Aug 2001 08:07:10 -0400
...Interestingly enough, the interval for adding oil is about the same, one add between changes. (every 3000 miles) whether I add a quart or...
Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:42:22 -0800
...than basic tune up parts, fluid changes, timing belt at proper interval, and an occasional valve adjustment, they will run for a long time...
Re: User friendly fuels (was you fixed it..)
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:31:11 -0600
...What's the replacement interval for these things? It was 40,000 miles, then 60,000. I broke a rubber timing belt on a...
Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Wed, 5 Apr 2017 03:45:41 +0000
...I guess I missed some thing, what's Dennis' recommended coolant change interval? Hopefully the new Vanagon.com/archives will have a better search...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:33:40 -0400
...I still consider all the "dirt" that accumulates between oil changes, but after all, even at 3K mile change intervals, only change the oil...
Re: replacing fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:18:10 -0400
...The recommended service interval for the > later fuel filter is 30K miles. Filters before the pump increase the > possibility of vapor lock and are...
FS 5 cyl engine/acessories
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 7 May 1999 10:23:22 -0400
...Oil changes regularly at 5k intervals, new timing belt and water pump (you got to do it even though it didn't need done...
Re: ATF/MMO
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:28:47 EDT
...Personnaly I have never done either, instaed I just change the oil at <3000 mile intervals (my 86 Transporter just turned over 199K on...
Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
Historical mailing list - Eric B. Pickering
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:17:22 -0400
...I do run synthetic oil in my 911 and Vanagon, changing it at the standard intervals if not sooner. Also, we aren't really...
Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(
Historical mailing list - Dave
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:42:01 -0500
...Be clear that head/guide maintenance must be carried out at regular intervals as prescribed in our copyrighted instructions that come with our heads...
Re: Friday water pump fun!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:06:00 -0500
...Why didn’t you do the pump with the timing belt and tensioners? These go together, 60-90K intervals. This job can make one...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:26:31 -0600
...This is best done at the expected half-life of your oil change interval. So VW recommended changing at 7,500 mile intervals for...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:34:57 -0700
...Says no oil change interval for the trans … And that’s silly We are driving vintage vans now, all previous instructions are maybe due...
Re: Mobil 1 Oil
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 11:29:56 -0500
...If you don't do this cleaning process the Mobil 1 will do it and give you a very short first oil change interval...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:45:00 -0400
...Consider how much less oil we would need from Saudi Arabia if we all practiced long drain intervals safely! After that, I just changed...
Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
Historical mailing list - bernie
Tue, 4 Apr 2017 21:13:59 -0700
...I guess I missed some thing, what's Dennis' > recommended coolant change interval? > Hopefully the new Vanagon.com/archives will have a better search...
Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:03:27 -0800
...Review each of the examples you listed and if they are each > maintained at reasonable intervals, > there are no failures, let alone catastrophic failures...
Re: [vanagon] Need Driver's Side Seat Belt
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 6 Feb 2005 16:19:09 EST
...I replaced mine because the driver's side belt would release on it own at unregulated intervals. I went with brand new belts because...
Re: Sedona - Hiking, Biking and Camping
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:22:27 -0700
...The road from Jacob Lake to the North Rim (Highway 67) is subject to closure with little or no notice during this interval and...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 9 May 2013 21:36:34 -0700
...Fun Bus does run Mobil 1, 15w-50 and usually 7,500 mile change intervals. I also have a very effective oil cooler system...
Re: worst cars - van?
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 8 Apr 2002 15:35:38 -0400
...Lexus would have to go down as the most expensive to maintain past 20,000 miles, with scheduled service intervals that cost $600.00...
'75 in CV hell (epic - part 2) pieces & parts
Historical mailing list
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:21:51 -0500
...not be back under the bus *today* !! I will spend this interval cleaning up the one driveshaft and inspecting all those pieces and parts...
Re: Wheel squeal more info not solved
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:14:19 -0400
...Since then, I > have been religious about front bearing lubrication at 2 year intervals. > Cheap insurance. > > > > Rich > > > > San Diego > > > > On Monday, July 15, 2019...
Bosch fuel pump history, and: Fuel Primer?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 5 May 2000 10:17:01 -0400
...If you got vapor lock, you could repeatedly turn the ignition key from off to on in five second intervals, and eventually you could...
Re: Solenoid for parts or Bushing? opinions please!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:08:59 -0500
...Either I would try and >start it at >5 minute intervals and the resistance heat of the tries would warm it >enough >to start...
Re: Diesel Oil?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:42:28 -0500
...Oil change intervals are best determined by oil testing. >> Soot is the major contaminant. Good filtration is the solution. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon...
Re: New engine decision and break-in questions
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 2 Jan 2006 13:07:18 -0800
...The next oil change can be to you regular oil, but it should also be a shorter-than-normal interval, again because of the...
Re: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 10:58:29 -0800
...But the yellow lights switch to red at different intervals, which is why so many of these cases are dimissed. A more accurate way...
Re: Problem: Oil pressure light/buzzer at over 2KRPM. Help!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:50:12 -0800
...I simply turned off the engine and restarted - > this happened at intervals of three or four months. Now, however, the > problem has returned and...
Re: Help--- stuck in Redding Followup and conclusion
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:00:25 -0700
...used to spit out > the > > #3 > > spark plug at fairly regular intervals, my wife's '90 Golf popped one, > and > > my son's '83...
Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:44:56 -0500
...Transmissions are supposed to be "service free." Yet, manufacturers keep putting in ethylene glycol based coolant and recommending change intervals. This stuff has been...