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• Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:52:28 -0800
  ...an additional $10,000.00 on a new engine and preventive maintenance and accessories before they start a trip. Larry is a true exception...
• Re: Rebuild, Replace, or Start From Scratch? (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Ryan
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:48:16 EDT
  ...don't let your ego dictate maintenance action and if it's not broken don't fix it. Drive that nifty little sucker 'till...
• Re: AC and engine temps
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 18:58:55 -0500
  ...In fact, I am the anti-Chris, in this case. :) > >While meticulous in my maintenance, I drive my cars and vans as if I...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:46:38 -0500
  ...some of the simpler maintenance work myself. >>> >>> Could you please help me make a detailed list of basic maintenance >>> "MUST-HAVE" tools for the...
• Re: WBX reliability - is it held in low regard in Europe?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 15:22:51 -0800
  ...If there is a maintenance regime that will keep the water boxer reliable (and maybe even improve the mileage), then I sure want to...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 13:43:56 +0000
  ...I do maintenance to keep the overall cost per mile low. I have 247K on Fun Bus, original engine and head gaskets and I...
• Re: '88 Westy: House Battery Terminals Exposed - Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 07:15:16 -0400
  ...In addition, the maintenance free sealed case design eliminates the need to add water or clean terminals. On 6/26/06, JordanVw@aol.com...
• Re: Alloy Wheels??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 20:24:03 -0500
  ...Yeah, the corrosion & maintenance problems are really, really bad. Tell him he should get rid of those alloys right away! By the way, I...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Min
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 23:56:40 -0800
  ...My tips to longevity? do regular maintenance and run some fuel injection cleaner thru the system once in awhile and think nice thoughts to...
• Re: WESTFALIA PARTS FOR SALE!
  Historical mailing list - charles fladger
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 17:33:29 -0700
  ...I believe that the list is a resource in which we can all help each other with the maintenance and up keep of our...
• Three '85 Westys For Sale in Texas!
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 01:02:30 MDT
  ...Very good interior; good body-some scratches and minor dings Gold exterior Automatic transmission 98K miles with some maintenance records $5195 OBO Westy #3...
• Bentley or Haynes?
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:50:05 MST
  ...I purchased an 88 westy a few months back and I would like to handle most of the future maintenance if possible. I have...
• Looking for CT Carat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 07:02:25 -0500
  ...going through my files I noticed that I still have all the maintenance records for that car going back to when it was new...
• Re: Buying Vehicles off E-bay Re: The Story Of The eBay Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:37:38 -0800
  ...first one to tell a potential buyer that it is common to > spend the purchase price again on maintenance and repairs within a year. >................
• FS '91 white Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Tangenberg
  Mon, 5 May 2003 12:31:33 EDT
  ...the maintenance book goes back to the original 5000 mi oil change. the heads were done in the 98,000 mi range. injector recall...
• Re: removing intake manifold 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:55:30 -0400
  ...I hate it when they try to get people to buy in to their goofy maintenance. I declined the extra service, but I should...
• Re: Trip Report: Portland, Or to Algodones, Mx and return..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:48:34 -0700
  Like any tool, there is some maintenance that keeps things going without much trouble, you get to know your van after a bit. Mine...
• Re: Coolant in the oil?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:15:46 -0500
  ...Not to mention the typical driver will ignore regular maintenance on all vehicles and just drive them until they don't go anymore.... Our...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 14:25:26 -0700
  ...Fortunately older VW's are pretty conducive to owner-repair and maintenance. On 7/2/2016 6:59 AM, Edward Maglott wrote: > Dennis says...
• Dash Frustration -- A Friday Vent
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 14:01:26 -0800
  So last spring I took the entire dash out and performed all kinds of maintenance: fixed the leaky flapper vents, replaced the blower motor...
• Re: New Kit For VW Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 08:49:49 -0500
  ...I've got 204K miles on one with nothing but scheduled maintenance, and the only problem is it weeps a bit of oil. When...
• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:07:26 -0500
  ...my transmission is out, and the starter is easily accessible, > what maintenance might I do to it and associated parts to ensure it > continues...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:36:35 -0800
  ...Anderson said, at a 914 maintenance seminar that I atteneded, that he knew of one automobile accident that would be traced to failed stainless...
• Re: SA Report PartII (short)
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 18:27:26 -0600
  ...The Passat's basic warranty is shorter than most--two years or 24,000 miles--but scheduled maintenance is free. And the powertrain warranty...
• Re: Interstates
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 12:05:21 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• 1990 GL Camper For Sale - Santa Barbara
  Historical mailing list - Jon Miller
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 13:42:59 -0800
  ...The bottom side is totally rebuilt (my wife wasn't too good on regular maintenance) - new engine, new shocks, new radiator & hoses, new brakes...
• Why I love My Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:36:29 EDT
  ...In short these are amazingly reliable and very long lived vehicles and engines with proper maintenance and as Phaedra says "with proper attitude." Incidentally...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:43:06 -0500
  On Wed, 19 Mar 2003, Sam Scholten wrote: > You said it. Most engines cruise at HALF the RPM that > the bus engines do. That...
• Re: ever own a VW Rabbit L?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:22:58 -0500
  I do consider those tasks maintenance, not a "tune-up". I think of a tune up as adjusting the ignition timing and fuel mixture...
• Re: 85 Vanagon; Wiper fuse blowing
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:40:01 -0800
  ...Z --- Lorraine Rios <Riomelillo@AOL.COM> wrote: > The maintenance never ends...I wonder if that's a > famous VW quote in Germany? > Wipers didn...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 22:36:54 -0500
  ...But then, that's what preventative maintenance is all about - heading off problems before they start. If only everyone heeded that........ John On 8...
• Re: Who Supports The List / The Money Has Already Been Spent
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:46:46 EDT
  ...I find the Vanagons, not only labor intense, but much higher in maintenance costs, and at a much more frequent interval than let's...
• Old age - me and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:47:18 -0600
  ...I've had so many moderate level maintenance items in the last couple of years that I should probably go and trade myself in...
• Re: 1.9 and 2.1 All that different in power?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 01:40:54 +0000
  ...Routine maintenance is easier than the VW engine since it's easier to get to the oil filter and bolt. The stainless exhaust and...
• Re: Tell me about rear bearings
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:57:37 -0800
  ...Fronts (2dw), on the other hand, the outers especially are higher maintenance. They are much smaller for the load, get a lot of heat...
• Re: Cold weather, short trips
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:45:06 +0000
  ...this check sooner or later when nothing changes (as it should be). >  Better yet, find a good independent shop for your regular > maintenance. > Stuart
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 20:54:40 -0800
  ...Please note new > personal address to avoid or covet as you may so desire. > > When we last visited, I was debating pre-emptive maintenance...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 21 May 2011 09:12:09 -0700
  ...But since the guy was a little > slow (7 months slow), I'm wondering what you all might suggest for > spring maintenance items for...
• Plug & Unplug with Dielectric grease a bunch of times
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:20:42 -0800
  "...and now all the wires and connectors are 25 + years old...."� Scott Turbovans Volks, Does it makes sense as proactive maintenance to search around...
• FS: 1991 Subaru Syncro Camper Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:34:10 -0700
  ...Rust free and tons of upgrades and maintenance done. Approx. 150K miles on the van and 125K on the engine with 20K on the...
• 83 Waterboxer for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 16:24:49 CDT
  ...I've owned the van since new and have kept up the maintenance on it. The only work on the van was by VW...
• Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 /etc.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 14:31:47 EDT
  ...I will reiterate-maintenance is the KEY to longevity(not LUCK,as you insinuate),whether it means having to change your coolant every 2...
• Re: Vanagon List Traffic... Bravo!
  Historical mailing list - D&J
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:55:11 -0600
  ...It also helps archiving! The >SUMMARYs become a virtual cookbook for Vanagon maintenance. Too anal. D&J hetchins@montana.com
• tappet noise or worse?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:01:11 -0400
  ...If it is connecting rod noise, how long will engine survive assuming better than average maintenance? John Lauterbach Macon, GA
• Re: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 13:21:17 -0700
  Jeff, I feel your pain! This is just the sort of thing that prevents me attempting any but the simplest maintenance on my '85...
• Westy maintenance (secondary comments)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 23:56:32 -0400
  I believe I posted this once before. I figure it's worth mentioning one more time... The shelves in my Westy were pretty grubby...
• Re: Vanagon name
  Historical mailing list - Calle
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 21:55:16 +0100
  ...the mailbox opening is a bit awkward and often limits the maintenance they start and run every time you want them to The size...
• late Friday offering - Haynes does it again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 09:01:22 -0700
  ...on the road in countries all over the world by publishing maintenance manuals, but the latest title Women: all models, shapes, sizes and colours...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 23:06:34 -0500
  ...s additions to this at > > http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm > > > > -- > > Sam Walters > > Baltimore, MD > > > > 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside > > 85 Westy...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 21:53:02 -0400
  ...Certainly my '83 Rabbit and '95 Golf (Golf III) fit that category - routine maintenance only on the Rabbit for the first 12 years, and...
• Re: Vanagon Mania
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 07:31:20 -0500
  ...I had maintenance bills a bunch during ownership, also. The >Vanagon's maintenance hasn't cost anywhere near what the total cost of the...
• Re: Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:16:38 -0500
  ...Maybe a cooperative effort from the members of this > board, where each person could teach one aspect of vanagon repair or > maintenance? I would...
• Re: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 09:15:26 -0800
  ...the leak, they may not be staying on top of overall maintenance. Receipts for parts and work done should speak volumes. Neil. On 3...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 11 May 2012 08:23:59 -0600
  ...They are a life saver in a pinch with specialty bolts! I work maintenance at a food processing facility and have a couple german...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 16:11:18 CST
  ...Anderson said, at a 914 maintenance seminar that I atteneded, that he knew of one automobile accident that would be traced to failed stainless...
• Re: thinking about buying...S.F. area..........
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 00:13:14 EDT
  ...One thing these vehicles may have in common is constant maintenance. Am I right? Briefly, any responses, irreverant or otherwise, are very welcome. I...
• Re: 86 Syncro - Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 04:16:24 +0100
  ...If it needs force to get in and out, it needs some maintenance. PerL 87 Syncro 112i "Hovey, Wendell H." wrote: > In the time...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not? -Long
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:37:05 -0600
  ...Walter, I had done some maintenance on my 88 GL and had the airfilter box disconnected and out of the vehicle. Whe I put...
• how do you test and a/c compressor?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:10:31 -0400
  ...a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much maintenance, accept the dog)... www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• Re: Roadside service - Stated Value Policy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Mar 2015 15:09:33 -0800
  ...That is even more restrictive, such as requiring maintenance, garaging, and driving only for car club activities or shows. But it insures the vehicle...