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Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:38:53 -0400
Hi, This problem seems to happen only when we go to Idaho in summer - each year I go through the temperature sensor, fuel filter...
Re: Shuddering Returns--Gas
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 23 Jan 95 10:39:16 CST
On Mon, 23 Jan 95 09:19:43 CST <DerekDrew@aol.com> said: >Joel suggests that I might want to replace my fuel filter...
Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:59:36 -0700
So you don't have to "de-pressurize" the system prior to pulling the fuel line off the filter? Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo...
Cool Syncro Air Filters
Historical mailing list
Sat, 3 Apr 1999 08:30:38 EST
I just got a few of these heavy duty air filters for the syncro Vanagon and I was impressed with them. Before I got...
More on Giardia
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:33:33 -0700
...Filters are good, but not all of them filter to small enough sizes. Also, filters are problematic because you must be careful not to...
Re: Fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 06:41:53 EDT
...With the above to filters in place your Vanagon now has three filtering devices of the fuel. The screen in the tank, the small...
Oil Filter* Conundrum*
Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
Tue, 1 Dec 1998 09:50:01 -0500
...He assures me it has the same volume capacity as the Vanagon-specified VW or Mann brand filter. Albert sold me an extra filter...
Power steering filter?
Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
Thu, 11 May 2000 23:21:58 -0600
...Bentley notes a dirty filter as a cause for a noisy power steering system. Where can I purchaase a new filter or can it...
Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:54:14 -0800
...The new filter caused the AFM wiper to > sit in a different position for your normal cruising speed compared to > the old filter. Tony...
charcoal air filter/vacuum system
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 06:31:21 -0700
looking into replacing all vacuum lines and that air canister forward of the air filter, looking from rear. 1.9L 85...i don't...
Re: Pre- pump fuel filter part #'s
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 19:40:21 -0600
...Pre Pump Fuel Filter > Within the last two weeks I found a VW reference saying that the > pre-filter on the later Vanagons was...
Re: Fuel filter redux once more again repeated etc
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:55:28 -0500
Austin wrote: >I installed a glass tube see/thru filter between the tank & pump - meant to flow for 4bbl V-8's so it...
Re: Water tank
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 19 May 2011 09:55:09 -0700
...http://www.members.shaw.ca/McTavishPAC/filter/filter.html Steven 91 Westy
Re: My First Oil Filter Failure/Bosch
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Thu, 20 May 1999 13:08:51 -0700
The German Oil Filter Study is now up: http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/minimopar/oilfilterstudy-german.html Paul Albert wrote: > > >Where does Bosch fit...
charcoal filter
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 14:28:00 -0800
...what is the purpose of the Charcoal Filter on my 90 Westy Syncro? what is the life of these things? seems like it would...
Re: K & N Air Filter
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:56:43 -0800
...K & N Air Filter > thank you Robert, > > Part # E2475. Why they just couldn't look that up at the parts counter > I don't...
Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:14:47 -0700
...the 'right thing' to do , is, if not already fitted, install the larger 'silver can' fuel filter from an 86 or later vanagon downstream...
Re: fuel filter and gas tank questions
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Fri, 25 Nov 2005 13:42:18 -0800
...About 1 ounce of flakes in the filter case, and more in the actual filter element! The rust flakes were actual flakes of rust...
Re: stuck oil plug
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:27:19 -0400
...Now suck out the 2 quarts of oil, change the filter and fill with new oil. If you really want to clean the insides...
Re: Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 10 May 2010 07:49:23 -0700
...Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal? Hi gang! I'm in the midst of swapping a 2.1L engine into my '84 Westy.� I need...
Re: FW: Oil Filter Stuck
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Apr 1998 01:02:43 -0800
David Thayer wrote: > I have tried 4 wrenches and cant seem to get my oil filter off. I have > a 90 Westy with a...
Re: K&N filter revisited with Pictures
Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:18:02 EST
Hi All, If anyone really wants detailed information on different types of air filters as compared and tested on air flow bench, they should...
Re: Noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 22:40:32 -0400
Ladies and Gentlemen, On most cars the filter is always after the fuel-pump, why! The pump is inside the tank! It would be...
AFM ? (as related to the air filter housing)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:17:24 -0800
Is there anything to preclude a remove/replace of the Vanagon air filter housing with something more direct? The AFM seems to be connected...
Re: How to spend $500 dealer credit in 40 days?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 11:19:08 -0700
...booster etc etc) > - radiator > - A/C compressor > - AFM (if they have it) > - bunch of oil filters, gas filters, air filters > - alternator > - water pump > > dan
Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:01:35 -0800
...But, people who deem themselves knowledgeable sure extol the importance of this oil filter feature. mcneely > > ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> I've...
Oil leak pinpointed?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Jul 1995 13:41:19 -0500 (EST)
...It is a new filter, and tight.Could this be coming from the oil cooler? I know its not the filter, because I've...
loud fuel pump.
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:36:57 -0500
...Would this kind of blockage make the fuel filter work harder, hence run louder? It has the setup with the silver cannister filter before...
Aftermarket oil filter (Urgent)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 1 Aug 2002 15:25:00 -0400
...My girlfriend brother is unable to find a VW dealer, so no OEM oil filter is available!!! what is the best next option??? MANN...
changing fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:30:49 -0500
I'm changing the fuel filter on my '91 GL. One of those "just so I know when it was done" maintenance items. Of...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:56:06 -0700
Actually Wix has a Reputation as being PrettyMuch OneOfTheBest if not TheBest YouCanBuy, So I would HighlyDoubt that the Filter was the Culprit ~ & unless...
Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:16:18 -0700
The Mobil 1 filter is a premium filter made by Champion Labs and is pretty much the same as the high-end STP and...
Re: Update: Fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Tim Ness
Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:11:21 -0400
Are you referring to the filter that Bentley shows sitting between the gas tank and the pump ? My Vanagon has what Bentley calls the...
Re: Noisy Fuel Pump - '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:41:43 -0700
Whenever my fuel pump started buzzing or whining, I usually found that to be caused by a clogged fuel filter. That is, the square...
Re: .. Diesel proublems
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Apr 1997 01:47:28 -0400 (EDT)
...Did you check at the fuel filter, possibly the small brass screw that is loosened when you drain water out the bottom of the...
Re: unusual cause of engine problems
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 5 Sep 2017 18:48:39 -0700
I serviced my daughter's vanagon recently and found a mouse nest in the air filter box... the air filter all chewed-up .. no...
Amsoil products
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:34:30 -0700
Does anyone on the list have experience with Amsoil products (oil filters, air filters, oil, trans fluid)? Interested in knowing what changes you have...
Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:07:49 -0500
I have read all the pro's and con's o nthe filters, but won't Wix.. from NAPA do the same thing..? Lyle...
Re: location of fuel filter 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 01:28:53 -0400
...location of fuel filter 85 vanagon Thanks to all who replied re fuel filter replacement. Most told me to look under the van, passenger...
Re: different fuel filter #s for 83.5 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 May 2006 19:48:24 -0400
...There is little benefit to a filter before the pump > and most manufacturers do not use one on FI vehicles. A filter can > cause...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:22:01 -0500
...I installed a new box type filter and kept the canister > filter, too. The pump still buzzes. Since the box type filter is > translucent...
Re: Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 20 May 2010 19:30:49 -0700
I've been using the Bosch 72150 filters on my 1.9 van for 18 years/160,000 miles with no problems. On Thu...
Re: Who Makes "Autobaun" brand oil filters? etc
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 21 May 1999 07:37:56 -0700
Just a couple of weeks ago I bought an Autobahn oil filter for a waterboxer from a local VW Dealer in So. Cal. It...
Re: Mann oil filter number
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 05:42:18 -0500
...Mann oil filter number > I pulled a stupid! I've got several Mann oil filters for both my New Beetle > and my Vanagon, and...
A/C Blowing gunk
Historical mailing list - Hotch
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 17:09:21 -0400
Hey guys, A message a while back spoke of the A/C system blowing out pieces of filter type material when the blower was...
MSDS air intake system (was Re: Air Filters, K & N, extra performance?)
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 3 Apr 1999 08:19:34 PST
Horace, I'm pretty sure K&N makes a filter that will fit in the stock Vanagon airbox. I don't have a part...
Trannsmission Care
Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 20:40:14 -0500
...When you change tranny filter and fluid, ALWAYS! Use a bottle of line cleaner/tranny flush to clean sediment from the lines (especially inline...
Re: K&N air filters worth the extra money?
Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
Wed, 17 Mar 1999 15:24:00 -0500
...Without the filter I was struggling to get over in 3rd. Then after it could take it in 4th with plenty of pedal left...
Re: Advice sought: gas fuel filter replacement
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 4 May 2004 17:59:18 -0500
I put a semi large volume gas valve between the tank and the filter so I can turn off the flow from the tank...
Re: Fuel pumps
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 00:14:33 -0500
On the previous 80 Vanagon that I did this to, I added a SECOND inlet side filter ahead of the Bosch one. It was...
Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:37:35 -0700
Weird. "Where does Mellow Yellow keep its fuel filter(s)? Normal candidates are small square one before and/or very large cylindrical one after...
Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Mon, 5 Jul 2004 10:46:55 -0600
...It just makes little sense to have two filters in the same line, and as long as you are using a filter, it is...
Re: An unfortunately thing about the subject line at GerryVanagon -
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:48:34 -0400
...Here is a link to info for thunderbird filtering: http://opensourcearticles.com/introduction_to_thunderbird_7 and here is one for outlook filtering: http...
Re: Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 May 2005 06:25:43 -0400
...Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters?? OK --- can someone please explain how and why the anti drain back valves in the Mahle and...
Re: VW oil filter a must?
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Mon, 8 May 2000 09:57:19 -0500
Filter: VW (the first and only non-VW brand I used burst) Oil: Any reputable brand; 20W50 in summer/10W30 in winter Roy O...
Tiico Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Sun, 26 May 2002 10:50:13 -0700
Has anyone made a list yet for the Tiico I-4 oil filter? WHat fits? Purolator?,Fram? Etc... Thanks Phil __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo...
Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:13:37 -0400
I was always told to go in with a clean air filter so I took it a step furter; I remove the air filter...
air filter price
Historical mailing list - Mary Holbert
Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:20:04 EST
I went to buy air filter today for my 1989 van ...advance quoted 7.99 and auto zone quoted 31.99...neither place had...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:55:31 -0500
...Fuel Filter- If pre 86 with the pre-pump filter 12-15K miles is a good service interval. For the 86 and later it...
Re: Fuel pumps
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 00:13:12 -0600
...This is a clear plastic filter so I can keep an >> eye on it's condition. I also changed the stock Bosch filter after...