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• Re: new guy
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 10:58:40 -0700
  These vehicles are old, sometimes "driven hard, put away wet", (not maintained) and well intended owners can make repair mistakes or worse, come up...
• Continuing Saga of '87 Wolfs electrics
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 14:07:36 -0400 (EDT)
  'Continuing Saga of '87 Wolfs electricals.' We left off with me looking for how the 'main feed' line into the fuse panel was not...
• Syncro Rumble Syncro Whine
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 23:11:08 -0700
  ...Parts replaced included 3/4 slider hub, all (4) new syncros, main shaft bearing, mainshaft needle bearings, pinion bearing plus clutch parts. (Did they...
• Re: Pre-purchase inspection tips
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:44:00 -0400
  ...First, try to determine the owners attitude toward vehicle maintenance. Can he tell you the last time he changed oil? Does he keep maintenance...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:20:41 -0400
  ...You might try using the lower setting -- the knob is a true thermostat, switches the electric and the main flame on and off at...
• Re: AC Hose Repair
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0700
  ...As a first step, I find that I need to replace all the hoses (main hoses leaking in several places) [all other components appear...
• Re: repost: 82 camper for sale (Ohio)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Aug 94 7:36:39 EDT
  ...There are multiple reasons for this but the main one seems to be that FI/OXS system burns out the valves around 80,000...
• Re: Go with the door sticker.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Tue, 25 Feb 97 09:24:04 -0500
  ...The main negative that worries me is the wear and tear on the suspension components. I have one Michelin MXL 205 right now (it...
• Re: muffler possibilities
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 08:08:51
  ...fact that a properly >maintained engine without a catalyst is much more efficient and cleaner >burning that a poorly maintained, cat-equipped engine! Yes...
• F.S. Jetta 86 t.d.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 01:37:39 EST
  ...215k great running car ,always maintained .No rust small parking lot dents only S/R P/W P/DL 5SPD AM/FM-C/D...
• Re: K & N Recharger
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:39:43 -0800
  ...With 4k on the fresh engine it needed new main bearings. --- Joseph Fortino <fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET> wrote: > hello anyone use the above subject, i...
• SVX Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 17:30:07 -0400
  ...Nearly? The doubters ask? Yeah, well I will admit there were some grades in Montana that I was unable to maintain 80 mph (with...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:19:06 -0700
  ...the aux battery and to isolate the remaining > circuits off the main. I have been reading links here and samba > links endlessly, and one...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 21:27:51 -0500
  > > the Bus has a hard time maintaining heat to the interior. If you give us outlet temps under specified conditions we may be able...
• WTB interior panels and door FS
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 23:30:04 -0500
  I am looking for brown interior panels for my 85 Vanagon. Mainly the rear panels. I have a driver door from an 82 Vanagon...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 22 May 2000 10:57:15 -0500
  ...Is there any preventative maintenance you would recommend, to prevent the destructive electrical short you mentioned? Where exactly did the short occur? Regards, Scott...
• 1990 Westy Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 09:49:14 EST
  This mint-condition van is for sale from original maintenance-fanatic owner. See photo and read the details at: http://www.classifieds2000.com/cgi...
• Subscription Change
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:23:04 -0800
  ...I love the Vanagon list, but the quantity of e-mails is becoming a bit burdensome to maintain. Thanks, Walter Evens Hesperia, CA, USA...
• Re: CV boots life
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:18:45 -0400
  ...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm And have some greasy fun, very messy ;-) Cheers, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1...
• Re: Who's going tonight?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 14:12:41 -0400
  Ric, I'm in Maine right now -- otherwise it would be a natural. Sorry... :( david At 02:06 PM 8/18/2002, Richard Golen...
• Re: 88 CV joint noise
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 00:56:46 -0400
  Nothing to dificult, just dirty! Have fun! http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Remove, inspect, analyse and AFTER, buy some parts...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:03:19 -0400
  ...Sounds like a great maintenance idea. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
• Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:13:37 -0700
  Hey volks, At one point did 'they' include brake fluid flushes in Preventative Maintenance? For some reason, I never heard tell of such a...
• Re: Reduced Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:25:51 -0500
  ...I was in Houlton, Maine ... which is north of you, Greg. I have to go southwest from Houlton to get to Ottawa. LOL Mike
• Re: morons on the passat list..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:48:24 -0700
  ...Some of them buy a new car every year and none of these people I know do anything to maintain their cars ......... no oil...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 9 May 2001 20:02:00 -0500
  ...is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle? I'm wondering for how many of you your Vanagon is your main means of transportation, and...
• No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:42:26 -0700
  OK, So I pulled the main fuse panel and removed the "D" connector and my D15 pin looks a lot like the one posted...
• Fw: 84 Starter/Auto Trans problem?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 20:58:51 -0500
  ...I had a (backwoods literally) > shop with a press remove the cam gear from the crankshaft to replace the > main bearing behind it ($7...
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:47:41 -0400
  ...Once to current operating conditions, takes a lessor but still significant amount of $$ to maintain. If this is not to your liking or enjoyment...
• Electric window regulator cable broke! Rebuild? Used Available?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:47:45 -0700
  ...It works ‘just OK’; but my main issue is not being able to reinstall my higher-end mid-range speaker in it’s original...
• Re: Friday: Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:29:24 EST
  ...s because Eurovans don't lend themselves as well to > self maintenance - and no offense to those of you who have them and love...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:22:29 -0500
  ...Two main points: 1. Be sure all fittings at the fuel rails and injectors are properly tight and 2. make sure to replace the...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:11 -0800
  ...Like that. (I hate selling things.) We moved to Maine and she wigged out. (The story is too gruesome to go into.) So: no...
• Roller Guide bearing replacement alternative
  Historical mailing list - tim clark
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:59:43 -0700
  ...for the main guide bearing Any one ever spedn the time to fond a 5-10 compatible bearing to replace the main guide bearing...
• Re: oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 22:56:25 CDT
  ...it's hidden down in there, beside (left side) of the main pulley, below the water pump. and, yes, it gets oil all over...
• FW: Carpet Screws
  Historical mailing list - gcarcher
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 18:55:33 -0700
  ...So we bought some new carpet and cut pieces to fit the main traffic areas (including the main "salon" and area over the engine...
• Re: Westy sighting...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 17:52:16 -0500
  ...Mike Houlton, Maine (Where beards are for self preservation in winter) '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy > Now that we're back on...
• Fwd: [T2] vanagon seats in my 77 Bay
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:04:27 -0400
  Hi Volks, If anyone out here in the lower mainland has some seats to unload, email courtneyhook@shaw.ca . > I'm looking for a...
• Re: SNOW CALL
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:14 -0500
  ...Mike Houlton, Maine (I have to go southwest to get to Ottawa) JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 1/23/08 12...
• Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts one last time
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 19:10:49 -0500
  ...cranks To get around this problem I always had the center main ground .0015 ths. below the low limit and that gave the crank...
• flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts one last time
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 16:27:56 -0500
  ...cranks To get around this problem I always had the center main ground .0015 ths. below the low limit and that gave the crank...
• Re: '74 carburation expertise required
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 22:54:27 -0700
  ...I am currently running the stock 137.5 main jet with 175 air >correction jet in each carb. The Bently book calls for the...
• Sum Roofs in a 1991 GL?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 16:39:32 -0700
  ...Ha anyone been able to install sun roofs, and been able to maintain the AC duct? AC is a must for me. I am...
• Perfect place for Sirius antenna in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:25:04 -0400
  This summer I traveled from Houlton, Maine to "BusFusion" and back then a week later I started a round trip to Tennessee. The '85...
• BusFusion News
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:08:31 EDT
  ...Enregistez vous maintenant pour vous procurer le T-shirt souvenir ainsi que la plaque disponible. Voir le site web, _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Clean Yur Trough!
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:23:27 -0800
  That is a spider refuge, you are asked by all the natural gardeners / farmers to maintain that niche for their well-being. C -- It...
• Good mechanic in downtown toronto area?
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Hall
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:16:57 -0700
  Hi folks I'm looking for a reputable mechanic to do routine maintenance on my westy in the Toronto area, preferably downtown or at...
• Re: FF MO' stoopid po'try
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 13:45:35 -0400 (EDT)
  Joel "the scribe and maintainer of lists" writes: >Here we are at work already To which Ric "Yankee Pain In The Ass" replies: Work...
• Re: East Coast Inuvik alternatives
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 12:40:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...and then drive back thru Canada back to Maine. Ric
• Fuses...
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 17 May 1998 07:22:06 -0700
  ...Jim & Katrina ><> '85 gold Westy - "Dutchess" ..Because she's well preserved and high maintenance.
• Friday
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 01:51:18 -0700
  ...have a excuse.It's so hot here I saw a pack of rats moving out with a sign saying Maine or bust. Marcus
• SOLD SOLD 1989 Syncro Westfalia SOLD SOLD
  Historical mailing list - MIST
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 23:05:36 -0700
  ...All maintenance records since birth! SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Art mist at mbay.net
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:34:55 EST
  ...Regular maintenance and TLC are important. Rico Dagastino Munford, TN
• Need sliding door handle for '84
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 12:11:05 -0500
  ...abirtolo@rr.maine.com. Thanks, -Karl
• battery size/type
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 13:53:57 -0700
  My main battery appears to be dead. Anyone know which size/type to buy? Are there better options or is it pretty much a...
• Re: Dramatically Improving AC capacity
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 08:12:25 -0700
  Entity Marshall Ruskin spoke thus: > to necessary to maintain passenger comfort on very hot and humid days. > Aloha from Winnipeg! Does it really get...
• Side tents for desert/burningman?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:10:22 -0700
  ...joshua tree, burningman, etc.)? Main considerations are heat rejection and ability to seal out in case of dust storms. Thx!
• Interior pop top
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Sat, 13 May 2006 08:36:17 -0700
  ...inside of their pop top a good cleaning? What and how did you do it to maintain the integrity of the flocking. Thanks Rob
• Re: Monday Meanderings & Musings ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:47:35 -0500
  ...Mike Houlton, Maine
• Re: I'm back---- Just picked up my 91 Westy!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:04:03 -0400
  ...How many Mikes are on this list? Mike Houlton, Maine