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Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 7 Apr 2019 09:53:10 -0700
...Coolant temperature normal the whole time, thank goodness! Along the way I replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor...
Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2016 22:42:32 -0400
...I just did a van > with the GoWesty HD drums and it is amazing how different the > handbrake and service brakes work. Now installing...
Re: some notes from counterman mag
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 09:03:07 -0500
...He told me that the first van he bought over there was > such a piece of junk that he would have normally sent it...
Ed Hackett's big oil FAQ (long) Subject: New oil data
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Jul 94 8:11:24 PDT
...Normal service is defined as the engine at normal operating temperature, at highway speeds, and in a dust free environment. Stop and go, city...
Re: Still running rich
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Mon, 21 May 2001 06:15:41 -0400
...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: eBay Professor for Vanagon parts ...
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:09:06 -0700
...Everything VWG/Airhead sells is normally stocked in the VWG/Airhead Warehouse (I think it's 25,000 square feet) with the exception of...
Re: Van died on me!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:09:02 -0800
...the lower level of service only gets you a 5 mile tow I think. After 5 miles you have to pay extra. or maybe...
Re: Help Needed, On the Road - thanks to all
Historical mailing list - mad madeline
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:50:22 -0700
...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: Tire Choice Question (long piggy-back question)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:10:48 -0400
...that Schwab has service shops all over the West, where I >mostly travel, and they are very good about service and warrantees..My >Michelin...
Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:31:23 -0700
...But normal surface rust .. can be fixed forever in seconds, and that is not exagerating that much at all. scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wes...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 15:06:57 -0700
...Although cip1.ca is local for me, their customer service is (cough) lack lustre and while they sell all the bolts, they don't...
Re: BC inspection was Re: The Otter Has
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:00:25 -0800
...Rick runs a full service shop but he's not an idiot. He understands if you're not made of money. The flip side...
Re: I heard a 'nasty' rumor!
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 04 Mar 96 07:38:46 CST
...For example it now no, not so fast, bailiff-breath! the vanagon was REPLACED, as was the T2 bread-loaf at vw's normal...
Re: Arggh! Cooling system woes.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:16:23 -0800
...it's rather normal for the metal inserts to slide out of position at the ends of the plastic main pipes .. look for that...
Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:44:55 -0700
...and transfer ownership like it was a > normal deal. Sometimes that works just fine. I don't think we are saying it cannot be...
Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:35:16 -0700
...With > normal load and without the topbox, these models normally goes 32-33 miles > per > gallon (13-14km/L). This is much better than...
Physics of LP tank filling Was: Filling LP tank for the first time
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 08:38:14 MST
...The problem with this is LP is in a compressed state, in its natural state it is a gas, (normal temp and atmosheric pressure...
Re: Diesel?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 10:25:01 -0500
...Try to find something that is running fairly well and will give you at least a year of good service; even with 2000cc aircooled...
Re: Tests with eliminator/shumacher 2/8/12A charger.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:35:46 -0800
...hooked it up to trickle charge his motor home -- been in service now for several years now ... you might find one on ebay or...
Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:50:51 -0400
...I work in the service dept. of a Honda dealership > and we replace most timing belts at 7 yrs. or 105, 000 miles per...
Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 6 Jul 2006 08:19:10 -0700
...We have to then start gauging the DEGREE of doubt about the serviceability of a part. Generally, we end up leaving in expensive parts...
Re: SAFETY WARNING about Original Continental Tires as a spare tire
Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:19:36 +1100
...tires' doesn't involve moving the spare through a period of service - it just sits there (across the decades, it would seem) -Dan Sent...
Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:10:00 -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: CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:01:00 -0400
...Although years have gone by "new" axles should not have to service at 20K mile intervals. At $85 for anew shaft you got junk...
Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:06:20 -0800
...oily inside > (suggesting spark discharges over the oily path instead of normal ignition > inside the cylinder). I cleaned it with fuel but to no...
Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:05:13 -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: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 12 May 2003 19:55:38 -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: AC conversion
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:23:03 -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: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:26:45 -0700
...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: Diesel Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:24:52 -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: new series 48 Odyssey battery
Historical mailing list - Richard DIXON
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:32:27 +0000
...I believe the 1200 batteries have a lower reserve unit than the 1220s but your point about product quality and service are to be...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:24:52 -0400
...It's a WORLD >> engine. >> >> >> Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost much >> less than Van parts. >> >> >> Tune Up...
84 1.9 lifter collapse & CA smog - HC's issue (sorry it's so long)
Historical mailing list - Leonard Anthony
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:19:50 -0700
...Is this normal at all? has anyone had a lifer evacuate completely in a split second? should I see if it pumps back up...
Re: Optima Blue D31M
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:50:36 -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: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:03:53 -0800
...know how to adjust it, >> or how to tweak it when normal adjusting won't work anymore, just ask. > > Just might do that. >> >> There...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:34:36 -0800
...Pretty sure that part >> is normal. >> >> Feel of pedal changes when booster vacuum expired. I'm just about >> certain booster is working properly. But...
Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
2 Apr 92 19:33:31 GMT
...Normal service is defined as the engine at normal operating temperature, at highway speeds, and in a dust free environment. Stop and go, city...
Report: Front shock dust cover bumper
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:56:54 -0800
...As Ken suggests, the bumper portion indeed appears to be ok and should provide some years more of service. It is, understandably, quite a...
Mobile1 15/50
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 6 Feb 2007 07:36:06 -0800
...Castrol, QT, 5W50 Using conventional oils, 20w-50 is the preferred oil for normal temps and operation. For low temaparatures, 20F is really the...
Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:32:00 +0200
...With normal load and without the topbox, these models normally goes 32-33 miles per gallon (13-14km/L). This is much better than...
Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:27:23 -0400
...We don't even want to pay normal prices for our parts. Unfortunately most of the quality OEM parts are becoming nonexistent because no...
Re: Possible...Overheating
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:17:31 -0700
...For an actuall good Service Visit ..it's standard to take off the water pump/alt belt and spin the alt by hand ..check...
Brrr! It's freezin' in here!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Dec 1995 22:42:01 -0600 (CST)
...But that's normal for the Texas High Plains near the Rockies. I'm trying to get the heater in my '79 Bus working...
Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:37:31 -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: coolant gauge were is normal
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:19:50 -0700
...Coby Valley Wagonworks "Intimately acquainted with VW Vans since 1959" Volkswagen Bus, Vanagon, Westfalia and Eurovan Repair, Restoration, Modification and Conversion Specialists - Friendly service...
Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:52:06 -0400
...So, what would you think about swapping them around after 30 years of service? (rad supply goes to rad return; rad return goes to...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:35:23 -0700
...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: CV joints...condition?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:29:58 -0500
...With a normal differential, the power then automatically transfers to the wheel with least resistance; this means that you're going nowhere. I had...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:28:31 -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: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums. Need to do a better job at proof reading!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 May 2016 22:17:07 -0400
...I just did a van > with the GoWesty HD drums and it is amazing how different the > handbrake and service brakes work. Now installing...
Re: wiper motor problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 4 May 2013 15:01:46 -0700
...Normal service was to adjust each brake shoe, 8 total, every 3,000 miles. And if you didn't actually remove the rubber plug...
Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 09:35:23 -0800
...The fuel rail is from the A2 line, and the water pump, & timing belt is normal too. The oil pump and pan, coolant hoses...
Re: Solution to Reliability Problem - sorry, long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:50:41 -0800
...The more you service and lube things, treat rust and corrosion, examine electrical stuff, etc etc. the better. There are battery boxes full of...
Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:40:58 -0400
...a known service history on. At this point in their lives are vans are in need of restoration instead of just normal "replace as...
VW Parts availible to listmemebers. (was Bus Boys/Bus depot/??????????????
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 17:11:50 -0700
...I'm not bragging, I letting the people that Don't Know that providing this type of a service can be tough at times...
Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:15:51 -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: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:55:19 -0700
...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: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia? - workmanship
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:03:06 -0700
...I would consider it very normal and wise to re-check them after driving 50 miles or so. HERE IS HOW I COMPARE THE...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:24:19 -0500
...The transmission, however, is original, with >> 210,000 miles and no service whatsoever except for some very infrequent >> oil changes. >> >> Any ideas what I...
Re: Backwards Flow Through Heat Exchanger OK?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:33:55 -0600
...had resolved why I could not close the glovebox after that service. It was while trying to figure out the hose clamp configuration that...