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• Re: Preventing a fire in your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - C. Sullivan
  Fri, 21 May 2004 11:42:52 -0700
  ...There's no substitute for good maintenance and housekeeping in the engine compartment. Keeping things clean and well maintained will probably be the best...
• Re: Propane guages
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 20:48:57 -0700
  ...If you turn off the main shutoff valve, the gauge should continue to show pressure for some time after (if the stove valve and...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:00:15 -0600
  ...I can no longer maintain her as she has been accustomed (getting too old). A sad day for me as I have owned her...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:48:05 -0500
  ...Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU? On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 7:47 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:10:52 -0400
  ...Most common and critical is the main pinion bearing. Next is the needle bearing on the input end of the main or input shaft...
• Re: preventive maintenance Now New Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:50:31 -0700
  ...preventive maintenance To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 12:32 PM On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 6:34 PM...
• Vanagon Maint. Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
  For those of you who are fastidious about your Vanagon/Westy, I thought I'd share my maintenance list. Richard 85 Westy, Reno NV...
• Re: GoWesty is now GoWestyAutoParts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:24:35 -0400
  ...main site and works just >> fine. >> >> The auto parts site you posted is their site as well but is different than >> the main site...
• Re: T3 Westy review
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:44:32 -0500
  ...2:17 PM, Poppie Jagersand <poppie.jagersand@yahoo.ca > wrote: > Most mainstream auto journalists focus on showroom new or at least less > than 10...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:09:10 -0500
  ...Maintain it by making sure all the vacuum lines > are connected and not leaking, and remember that for every car with a > missing canister...
• Maine Vacations
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 20:57:17 -0500
  ...There are several web sites in Maine which include tourist info. If anyone's interested in URLs pls. advise by e-mail & I'll...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 13:11:30 -0400
  ...usual humorist way.Now that you have found out our secrets mainly > we like lemons, don't you think it's time to move...
• Alternator output wiring
  Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:02:38 -0700
  ...The main output B+ is directly wired to the battery positive, starter, etc, as pointed out by Larry. No battery current flows back into...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 13:26:42 -0500
  ...I guess > they aren't cheap, but in relative terms of upkeep/maintenance/modification > a small cost to make sure your wheels stay on...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:16:26 -0500
  ...It is usually marked somehow (depends on the brand) BB, or aux, or something that shows it is different than the main power lead...
• Re: Frusterated Vanagon owner
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:25:29 -0400
  ...Johnston; Possibly you are playing "catch-up" on a vehicle with a history of poor maintenance. Once you get caught up it will only...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:44:57 -0700
  ...main coolant hose, going to a plastic main coolant pipe, > and they have a metal insert in the end of those plastic main pipes...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:48:04 EDT
  ...Thanks in advance Barrett Willet '88 Wolfsburg Hi Barrett, Gosh, I'd start with the main hot wires in the main fuse block, & start...
• Engines (no expert here)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:03:02 -0400
  ...I can't maintain 65. I can't even remain in cruise control, as the engine won't even maintain 50 on the grades...
• Another battery- did float charger cook mine
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 10 May 2021 08:18:12 -0500
  ...So question is since both vans are sitting for long periods will moving up to a more advanced ( expensive) battery maintainer not cook the...
• Re: That slick plastic tape to quiet down the slider door?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:53:40 -0800
  Ah, well, I live in a pretty arid climate so my main consideration was noise reduction. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:50:50 -0700
  ...If you get new pin bolts from an auto parts supplier they should > come with thread locking compound already on them. > > The main caliper...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:21:20 -0400
  ...Needed tires - Bridgestone Ecotopia LLR Minor maintenance repairs, rubber mounts, CV boots, a brake mount pin.... Total cost $13K so far. A must for...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:55:05 -0700
  ...in terms of maintenance records from the past owner(s), so if there's something under there that needs maintenance, it would probably be...
• O2 sensor useful life?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 12:17:23 -0700
  ...only 30K to 60K? Then why Vanagon(88+) and EV >have maintenance interval of 90K? >> Hey Chris, just thought that you should know that...
• Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 07:42:38 PST
  ...Upon separating the trans from the engine, the mainshaft came out. I searched the archives and found no reference to this problem. I've...
• Oil Buzzer Problem Conclusions...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:03:37 -0400
  ...I think, while checking #3 plug I probably disturbed the two wire connector which connects the two oil sensor wires to the main wiring...
• Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 22:55:10 +0000
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• '86 Westy stock rims
  Historical mailing list - Karen Doherty
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:34:26 -0400
  ...Anyone want them? Anyone know how to find someone who might want them? Karen in Maine
• Re: Cold Start
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 08:15:49 -0400
  The main reason not to jump start is that for vehicles with a catalytic converter it burps raw gasoline into the cat. The cat...
• Which is Best Vanagon Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 14:25:45 -0600
  Volks, Tell me please, which is the preferred manual to have to maintain my 'brand new' 89 Vanagon with? Help me, I'm new...
• Re: paint code location
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 17:12:05 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia
• Battery specs?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 20:07:51 +0900
  Hi, Does anyone know "accurate" main and sub battery specifications? I install sub battery wiring to 87Westy now. Then, I have already gotten Isoretor...
• FS: 1990 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:50:53 EST
  For sale by original maintenance-fanatic owner. Exquisite condition!! See photos and details at <A HREF="http://ep.com/js/mi/c0/n0/880548...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 10 May 2001 02:12:16 EDT
  In a message dated 5/10/01 1:58:22 AM, CTONLINE@webtv.net writes: << Forget the tab----I'll pay cash !!:>) >> Don't...
• Need battery advice
  Historical mailing list - Tim Talevich
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:11:14 -0500
  Hello all, My 1988 Westy Vanagon needs a new battery (the main one, not an auxiliary, which I don't have anyway). Any advice...
• Re: Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:32:06 -0400
  > Does a dirty air filter affect vanagon performance?? > > Shawn. It sure does. Honestly, I'm not trying to be overly cute here .... I just...
• All set on Tail light...thanks
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:04:42 -0500
  ...You guys are great!!! Thanks again, John Wallace Rumford, Maine 88 Wolfsburg Vanagon
• Vanagon sighting (Bloomington, Indiana)
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:44:04 -0400
  I spotted a Westy w/tiger stripes(?) on the front and big tube bumpers in the Monroe County Main Library parking lot. Is that...
• Vgon in Richmond
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:15:19 -0500
  ...VA today, someone getting out of a bronze Vanagon on E. Main Street. Is it anyone on this list? It looked like you'd...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:57:36 -0500
  John Muir's book is of a piece with "Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." Whatever its merit as a manual, it sets...
• Boston Bobs type 2-4 engine comments was <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:09:50 -0500
  ...The ability of this engine to maintain a reasonable head and oil temps is key to the life and wear of the internal parts...
• Preventive Maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 16:36:29 GMT
  Volks - This recent incident with my headlights got me to thinking again about preventive maintenance. Bulley has suggested that it makes sense to just...
• Re: .01 Main Bearings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:10:19 EST
  Ken told me I;"got one of the last sets of 2.1L WBX main bearings in the country". Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken...
• Re: Low frequency rumble when stopped
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 18:57:25 -0800
  ...But from your description I would tend to believe that there is one of the main shaft bearing in the transmission that is potentially...
• Re: mixing coolants?
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 21:04:07 -0500
  ...As far as general maintenance, I feel pretty good about the shape of the vehicle. Its been regularly maintained at a vw-only shop...
• Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:42:33 -0500
  ...I have a meter monitoring the batteries and I DO get a draw on the main battery when I turn the key, but no...
• Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 26 May 1999 15:38:54 -0700
  ...Is this as simple (ha) as disconnecting the main battery lead from the fuse panel and running a "hot" wire from my battery bank...
• Re: Cleaning CVs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 17:52:02 -0800
  Three of my four CV joints lasted well over 200,000 miles with ZERO maintenance. Maybe the California climate has something to do with...
• Help! front main seal question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 23:39:22 -0700
  Hello, I am replacing the front main seal (behind pulleys) on a 2.1L. When doing this same job on a 1.9, I...
• Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 13:51:11 -0800
  ...I just took the engine out and the main oil seal seems to be fine this time BUT I think maybe the number one...
• Re: Hey Tom Carrington!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 16:51:07 EST
  ...Were it not for your maintaining of Gerry in a very > operative way, we as a small Internet society would probably cease to > exist...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:58:20 -0400
  ...it's become a deferred maintenance item mainly because with the wheelcover on ... it's "Out of site, out of mind". I just keep...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 May 2016 08:49:28 -0700
  ...Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level Hi everyone! We have finally put together the first Vanagon class --- that we have been working on...
• Re: Coolant Pipe Needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:52:42 -0700
  if you just need the insert end out of a plastic main coolant pipe........ or a couple feet of one end.........I can supply...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:45:58 -0800
  Also, most VW radios have the main power "always on" (at least in my experience). So you can listen without having the ignition on...
• Re: Crank shaft seal front and back
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 14:37:01 -0500
  ...I'm going to replace my cluctch, and during that work do the main seal, "O" ring, and a new clutch pilot bearing and...
• Re: Buying tires from Canada...
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 08:14:25 -0500
  ...IE: >that soft drink that costs $1.00 US in a vending machine in Maine may >require $1.50 in Canadian coins in Quebec...
• Re: How many fuel pumps does a Eberspacher BA6 Gas Heater have?
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:06:12 +0900
  ...The pump is located on the passenger side, off of the main fuel line before it hits the main fuel filter for the engine...
• Re: Few maintenance questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:37:47 -0500
  ...Why change the thermostat if it is working? This is not a regular maintenance task except after an over heating event or you suspect...