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• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:04:57 -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...
• disastrous reconnaissance mission!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 22:46:26 -0700
  ...The only nearby possibility was the side of a service station. Bradley jacked up the car, removed the wheel, and I pretended to "help...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 13:55:09 -0700
  ...the 'well documented' subaru conversion by Kennedy ..as far as I know ... 'normally' that is the 90 to 94 Legacy 2.2... and that...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:58:01 -0400
  ...Severe Service Extended Oil Drains Poor Maintenance Multiple Owners For engines where heavy deposits and sludging exist, we recommend initial oil change intervals of...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:15:57 -0700
  ...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: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:41:21 EDT
  ...Pretty fair I'd say. (Kudos to StephansAutohaus, Sacramento, an oasis of service and professionalism in a desert of mediocrity) << Good topic. I've...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 May 2012 00:14:46 -0400
  ...The automatics when maintained > are remarkably reliable and normal overhauls are quite easy. The loss > of economy is not much, less than a Syncro...
• Message for Tabe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:46:13 EDT
  ...When I start the engine cold, the gauge goes up to the normal running temperature then then slooowly starts heading up. It's been...
• Re: Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:01:04 -0700
  ...Parts people even have a term for this .....they even sometimes jokingly say 'it's not a new parts rental service' . the rear bearings...
• Re: VW Camper Refrig repair
  Historical mailing list - IR Student
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:04:22 -0700
  ...Is that correct or is there another, simpler way? Is it better just to find an RV service center for all this? Any suggestions...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:47:14 -0500
  ...Instead, the > Service Dept. replaces faulty modules. It's the same way in the > computer industry, it's just that the parts are smaller...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:35:48 -0500
  ...Is this normal? > > Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer > CV joint also? What about the other...
• Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 19:10:40 -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: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 18:32:07 -0600
  ...I talked to > the > > > service manager at the dealer when I bought my car and told him that I > was > > > thinking about changing my...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 12:25:38 -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: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:00:55 -0600
  ...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: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2012 09:11:53 -0700
  ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD2tYiyX_sE&feature=channel&list=UL In my mind there are only two options for a normal person...
• Re: New Starter Stopped Working requires the RI wizard
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:29:37 -0500
  ...Is this normal or should I go for a replacement. Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Nadig" <motorbruce@hotmail.com> To: <ncookson@NETWORKUSA.NET>; <vanagon...
• Re: Mushy brake pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:00:47 -0800
  ...Mushy brake pedal questionIf they are really pumping up to a normal, firm pedal after one stroke I'd say adjustment of the rear...
• Re: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:23:04 -0700
  ...Had a > bunch of work done to it including a complete trans service back in > February/March. From what I can tell, it was...
• Re: Cutting out problem
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 22:52:58 -0500
  ...when it warms up it does it and has to cool off to return to "normal"), look at parts that temperature would relate to...
• Re: Reliability or something else? was Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:12:24 -0700
  ...or screw up....that is why everyone buys those lame Extended Service Plans along with a newer vehicle....so that when it does happen...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:31 -0400
  ...Mechanicsville, VA. > it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial > interests >
• Re: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:18:11 -0400
  ...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: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:37:25 -0400
  ...C-ya Jonce >Scott, checkout thesamba.com and search, or search the list archives. >Not sure what you consider "the normal groups" but we...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 22:29:58 -0500
  ...If you under tighten, the bolt will not stretch and thus will > loosen more easily through normal use. A torque wrench allows you to...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:56:29 -0400
  ...Vanagon normally doesn't exist here in Southern Ontario! This one will receive a TDI swap when it is taken out of service for...
• Re: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:39:31 -0400
  ...Get some books, including the Bentley service manual and consider some other education. Auto mechanics and basic electricity will get you through most any...
• Re: some notes from counterman mag
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 23:31:48 +0100
  ...He told me that the first van he bought over there was > > such a piece of junk that he would have normally sent it...
• Re: Very Long...What am I, nuts? New 85 and Philosophy of Car ownership...very long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 14:09:32 -0500
  ...Very little rust, and not your normal northern style either...it must have been garaged for winters... My philosophy has always been to have...
• Re: WBX reliability - is it held in low regard in Europe?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:43:03 -0600
  ...They replied that it was normal, not perfect, but not a bad > engine, cerainly. However, if you read the Ebay.de auction > descriptions, or...
• Re: What will you all be driving 15 years from now since the EV is dead?
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 18:22:29 -0600
  ...Get MSN Dial-up Internet Service for 6 months @ $9.95/month now!
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 30 May 2003 13:45:26 -0400
  ...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: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 00:00:56 -0500
  ...From experience the only normal > wear item on one of these compressors is the shaft seal, usually after many > years of use. Almost anything...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:05:28 -0700
  ...BTW, Nokian customer service is referring my request to the tech dept in Finland.... I'll be interested in what they say. Mark On...
• Fantastic trip, shout out to Ken Wilford, question on mechanical
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 07:06:13 -0700
  ...These were not normal winds, but gales. After we (luckily) got up and over the pass in Glacier the symptom went away entirely. We...
• Re: Oil dilemma
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:21:56 -0700
  ...I normally ran that engine on 10w40 >> & =20 >> would never >> >> run anything thicker than that unless I was experiencing low O'P' =20 >> issues...
• Re: Further Q's: Brake noise damping plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:16:40 -0700
  ...Note that they don't normally sell these and are doing me a bit of a favor. I think that the dealer is charging...
• Re: Finding a Good Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 14:33:28 -0700
  ...Places > with service writers tend to charge more and bump up the cost of the > job > as it goes as the mechanic finds other...
• Re: help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:19:43 -0700
  ...Getting 'witnessing' is a normal emotional need.. It just feels good to get heard about the maddening ( trivals ? ) ........challenges of daily life in crazy...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:58:05 -0400
  ...For many vehicles and owners rebuilds are the normal approach. At $100/hour labor just installing 2 boots costs more than a rebuilt or...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:04:28 -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...
• Engine power loss
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 06:50:44 EDT
  ...Did a compression test, fuel pump test, air flow meter test and all seemed normal. The engine starts up just fine and idles perfectly...
• Re: Backwards Flow Through Heat Exchanger OK?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:23:01 -0500
  ...had > resolved why I could not close the glovebox after that service. It was > while > trying to figure out the hose clamp configuration that...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:42:47 -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: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 7 May 2008 09:15:22 -0700
  ...I use a normal group 41, or 48 battery > from COSTCO that fits > perfectly in the battery boxes under the seats. Cost $58 ? if...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 30 May 2003 16:57:05 -0500
  ...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: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Greg Baxter
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:29:39 -0700
  ...You are correct, Frank - any amount of normal driving or idling and I can't get this to happen. When bleeding it the other...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 15:19:52 -0500
  ...COM> > wrote: > > > Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions. 3000 > miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig recommendation matches > Ford's. > > > > -Jarrett...
• Re: overheating?
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 19:25:43 -0500
  Last July, half way through a long trip, with occasional "overheating" (i.e., running higher than normal) we took the van (88 westy) in...
• Re: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:41:03 -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...
• Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:05:34 -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...
• Trip Home from Burning Man - the final chapter
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 11:23:12 EDT
  ...I've got myself towards the end and back to a more normal routine so I will write the rest of the story now...
• Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
  Historical mailing list - The Henrys
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:08:14 +0000
  ...The "normal" service category should only require changing the oil every 7500 miles (or at the automaker's suggested intervals) They did recommend changing...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:38:16 -0700
  ...Low oil pressure is a pretty sure sign of a tired motor, and your odo confirms it is nearing it's expected service life...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:15:35 -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: Westfalia Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 06:14:22 -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: dont try this at home
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 13:09:57 -0800
  ...After all, an aircooled engine can easily reach 220 + degrees in normal running, and you can still adjust the timing when it's hot...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -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: Apology to List...especially the Mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:20:10 -0700
  ...I don't think many people in this culture have much of an idea what 'service' is ...being in serivce.. being in service to...