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• Re: Gas price war / costs of road trips
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 04:47:00 -0700
  ...sometimes I barter my services (no, I don't do kneecaps) or hire >> out for >> things other than my normal business. >> >> Who knows? If...
• Re: Correct Air Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:24:25 -0400
  ...Ultimately, you can have the axles weighed as you normally use the van and then follow the inflation to load chart for that tire...
• Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:12:42 -0500
  ...A Eurovan you can deal with more like any other car, ie take to dealer for service, less quirky things etc. On the other...
• Digifant harness & Bucking Technote
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 10:06:19 -0500
  ...here's the tech info and some related info. ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:37:36 -0600
  ...COM> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions. > >>> 3000 miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig > >>> recommendation matches Ford's. > >>>> > >>>> -Jarrett...
• EKTA cd can be obtained here.
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:20:20 EDT
  ...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: Play in rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:55:03 -0700
  ...There seems to be just a >>>> slight wiggle in the wheel, is that normal or is there a slight difference >>>> in diameter on the...
• Fwd: Castrol, QT, 5W50
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:24:21 -0500
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Using conventional oils, 20w-50 is the preferred oil for normal temps and operation. For low temaparatures, 20F is really...
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:40:05 -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: Fridge Questions, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 07:49:50 -0800
  ...to the fridge. > Asked several dealers and Dometic service locations and was told this is > normal. > > Karl Wolz > > -----Original Message----- > From: Blue Eyes <lvlearn...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:02:44 -0500
  ...A hill you would normally climb at 45, you'll be doing at 25-35, if you're lucky. Your gas mileage will drop...
• Re: Westfalia Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 04:14:50 -0400
  ...when I turn the gas on, > and block the outflow (as it would normally be under most conditions on the > van), a fair quantity...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:30:06 -0900
  ...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: A 2009 Heads Up
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:08:12 -0500
  ...They provide a quality service to the Vanagon community at-large. I personally won't *buy* a Vanagon from a company like this. But...
• Re: Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:14:43 -0800
  ...I've been wanting to document in detail my enhanced factory procedure for the Wasserboxer cooling system service. I get a perfect bleed every...
• Re: Head leak again.... What next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:53:57 -0500
  ...Yes, some expansion is normal and in warm weather, there will be more as the entire coolant system will run hotter. The bubbles should...
• Re: Rear alignment question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:07:53 -0400
  ...This is not something recommended or part of VW Vanagon service. They are winging it, but had great success recently. > > So any reason why...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:36:02 -0500
  ...We normally > use a coolant/oil heat exchanger from the zetec Ford Escape setup as a > cooler, which avoids bringing oil outside of the...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 26 May 2012 12:06:02 -0600
  ...The automatics when maintained are remarkably reliable > and normal overhauls are quite easy. The loss of economy is not much, less > than a Syncro...
• Re: NVC [Friday] Natural Gas regulator
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:31:29 -0800
  ...We had a serviceman out here a couple years ago to diagnose a stove problem in the house and he measured the pressure and...
• Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:05:26 EDT
  ...No loss of coolant at all, system pressure tests fine, and is running at normal temps, fourth expansion tank cap. Seems like it can...
• Re: Hiccups
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 May 1998 08:25:13 CDT
  ...with some other info from some people on the Vanagon list. :) ---------------------------------------------------------- from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01...
• No Vanagon Content!! fuel prices, was: Gas went up $0.13
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 13:41:35 -0500
  ...However, your argument rests on a foundation of "normalcy" or stabilization in the fuel markets. Fuel isn't at all like widgets. If on...
• Re: New Engine report
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 06:10:29 EDT
  ...I normally run Mobil 1 15-50 but currently have Castrol 5-50 full synthetic in it. Your consumption doesn't seem right. Well...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:47:13 -0500
  How well is the engine idling? A lower than normal idle speed will bring on the low oil pressure light. There is a big...
• Re: Are Ebay second chance auctions legit?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 20:29:49 -0700
  ...Question is, is it normal for the second chance offerings? Robert _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE...
• Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Larry or Joan Alofs
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:15:50 -0500
  ...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: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:05:06 -0700
  ...But I've only owned it since January. > > Had a bunch of work done to it including a complete trans service back > > in February...
• Dash removal Instruction for all of you ready to fix your heater
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 14:38:14 -0800
  ...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: First oil change
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 04 Nov 94 12:52:38 CST
  ...ask the service people. and look in your owner's manual, back around the section on Difficult Conditions or Severe Conditions. that's the...
• Re: !982 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 20:53:27 -0600
  ...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: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 13:25:27 -0600
  ...If you under tighten, the bolt will not stretch and thus will loosen more easily through normal use. A torque wrench allows you to...
• How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -0500
  ...and you are done. ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ...................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-02 Date: April 30, 1992 Subject: Vanagon Driveability...
• Re: removing dash / replacing front blower motor - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 17:04:38 -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: Aux battery removal
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 16:21:25 -0700
  ...This is the easiest > way to service the battery here. When putting back together grease up the > pads and tighten the nuts just enough...
• Re: Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:34:47 -0400
  ...I'm now past the service warranty period on the alignment. But I'm starting to think that isn't the problem to begin...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 14:22:19 -0600
  ...As far as > I see it behaves normally. (At startup has 1000rpm high idle, > warms up, drops to about 850. Two temp sensors change...
• Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 11 May 2011 08:35:33 -0700
  ...Then I realized it was due for the 30K/2-year service, so I figured I'd have GoWesty do that at the same...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 20:14:02 -0400
  ...Once that is set the self-adjuster will take care of the both the service and parking brake. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:01:22 -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: Might be a double post...winter trip
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 15:47:59 -0500
  ...at Mexico's > honest prices...The services in Mx. are almost affordable, usually at about > 30% of what the Health Insurance industry and the...
• Re: Finding a Good Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 10:57:14 -1000
  ...Fortunately, Bear is a very nice guy and his shop does good, and, for the most part, reasonably priced service. At least they know...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:00:26 -0700
  ...setting e-brake pushes shoes closer to drum than foot pressure >> on pedal during >> normal driving, which in turn allows the adjuster to adjust...
• Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 23 May 2016 17:32:23 -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: Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 22:22:05 -0700
  ...Buy it with a dead engine and > start with a fresh engine. > That normally doubles the investment in about ten days to a month...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:20:31 -0700
  ...Well, that's sort of NORMAL ! I have them break off frequently no matter how careful I am. So, now you will have to...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:09:55 -0700
  ...It has seemed to me that there is very little online sharing in the normal groups about people's Bostig exerience. I guess it...
• Re: fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:05:29 -0700
  ...with other vanagons) so I don't > really > know what's "normal". > > The van runs great and gets reasonable mpg for an > AT. > The...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:39:42 -0500
  ...technicians of ANY kind, who are taking $$ in exchange for >> their services, are always held liable for their work. >> It's a very poor...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:35:52 -0400
  ...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > Well, that's sort of NORMAL ! I have them break off frequently no > matter how careful...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:44:17 -0800
  ...Mark Michael Elliott wrote: > Hi Frank, I'm not seeing any normal conditions where my relay system is > at a disadvantage when compared to...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:16:18 -0700
  ...It is a substantial upgrade over the normal Mann or Mahle offerings. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
  Historical mailing list - Tiberius Gaius
  Tue, 15 May 2001 19:18:48 -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: Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, Internet, places to camp, and modifications to the van
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:44:14 -0600
  ...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: Front door hinge pin update
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 21 May 2015 20:23:00 -0700
  You are a better man than me! I'd need that kid pressed into service to insert the washers. For those who have no...
• Re: Sirus Insiders Forum instructions - free equipment option
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 02:45:31 -0400
  ...Once it is activated it will continue to receive the service unless they deactivate it for something like a failure to pay. You should...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:13:27 -0400
  ...96mm jugs/CW crank is due for what I > consider a "normal" service, but I thought I'd check my experience with > yours. > > I...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:41:56 -0400
  ...96mm jugs/CW crank is due for what I > > consider a "normal" service, but I thought I'd check my experience with > > yours. > > > > I...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:09:48 -0400
  ...96mm jugs/CW crank is due for what I > consider a "normal" service, but I thought I'd check my experience with > yours. > > I...
• Re: 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:26:17 -0500
  ...vw re-issued it a bit later for ALL water-cooled vanagons ... ======================================================================= from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 ...................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92...