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• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 20:46:20 -0800
  ...Sure, it needed new heads and a trans rebuild, but it was covered under warranty, and the rest was just routine maintenance. In the...
• Re: Cost of Operating Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 10:14:08 +0500
  ...as it turns out, the vehicle was relatively trouble-free , but the cost of regular maintenance was high -- $200.00 every 15,000 miles...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:39:25 -0500
  ...like 90% of the population who dosn't care about maintenance & prevention... They drive their old car until it dies, witout a single oil...
• Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:32:37 -0500
  ...The dealership just made $5000.00 worth > of > > minor repairs under an extended warranty, all simple little > things. > > The scheduled maintenance intervals cost about...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:45:30 -0500
  ...With that in mind, the maintenance and repairs that the WBX and Type IV reqire make perfect sense, and in fact the WBX comes...
• Re: I think I have given up on my cooling system...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:14:56 -0400
  ...on parts that are not necessary as being a good preventive maintenance, I just don't agree. If we want to take that logic...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 23:31:09 -0500
  ...a frictionless replacement for Uni and CV >> joints that requires no maintenance although I am sure the initial >> cost >> will be higher. > > The BS...
• Re: Auto maintenance software recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:10:47 -0700
  Hi Stuart, I keep many things organized in excel spread sheets.. I find them to be real good for that. Handily, they past right...
• Re: Cold start issue [SOLVED] - Contact cleaner??
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 17:20:09 -0700
  ...I HATE sitting on the side of the road because of my own > stupidity in maintenance. > Thanks, > Courtney > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: Vanagon Bodily Fluids
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:56:39 -0700
  ...having all my westy's bodily fluids > changed as routine preventative maintenance before a 500 mile rt trip > this weekend to the Henry Mtns...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:07:14 -0600
  ...popular replacement for previous Volks owners who got tired of the maintenance and power issues with our beloved vans. I know 3 here locally...
• new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:29:51 -0800
  ...I do use a 3 stage "smart charger" frequently for battery maintenance. My UB12220 are working great, but I've only had them install...
• Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:43:25 -0600
  ...I have done mechanically to improve the beast, but these are maintenance things and don't really count as pleasurable, owner expressing himself type...
• Re: Re '91 Westy value F cars
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 07:45:59 -0400
  ...I've never seen any of them drive them. > >BenT The last time I took my Ferrari in for maintenance the bill was about...
• Re: Window and Door seal treatment
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 29 May 2003 05:43:50 -0700
  ...What I've been using is a product called "303 protectant" which was created to meet Boeing's specs for rubber/plastic maintenance. Got...
• Re: <no subject> (1.9 vs 2.1 heads)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 15:55:10 -0500
  ...is a 2.1 head? Based on other "questionable" acts of maintenance or repair, I wouldn't swear to anything the PO(s) did...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 22:34:43 +1200
  ...shelf VW >>> connection/engine pieces >>> - reliable and good mileage - install and maintenance can be very >>> cheap >> can you supply some urls for this option...
• Few maintenance questions
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:08:22 -0800
  I looked under my engine cover today (first time in about a year) just to see what is involved in changing the thermostat. I...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:52:44 -0500
  ...to > do the job correctly. (Scott, I also need the linkage maintenance > performed.) I paid Halsey Automotive in Portland, OR to do just > this...
• Re: WBX reliability - is it held in low regard in Europe?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 09:45:03 -0600
  ...The underlying problem with aged Waser boxers is simply that the maintenance and rebuild procedures are often performed by non-qualified mechanics or vehicle...
• Re: Auto maintenance software recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:49:51 -0500
  I keep a Word document on every vehicle I own. I write the date, the mileage, and a narrative of what I put on...
• Re: ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:08:34 -0700
  ...So much > for preventative maintenance. Anyway, I followed a how-to article when I did > this procedure last year and I'm wondering if...
• head gaskets/engine upgrades
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Thu, 6 May 1999 16:38:10 -0600
  ...into this...any word?) Are there any other jobs (eg preventative maintenance, fuel lines, anything else) that should be done while the biggie job...
• Re: Disregarding the owner's manual, was: Euro-Engine: FIX 87 Volkswagen VANA...
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:44:04 EST
  In a message dated 1/5/00 10:38:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: << The performance, features, and maintenance...
• Re: 1992 westfalia eurovan for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 06:38:38 -0700
  ...Then if you have performed all the scheduled maintenance add 2-4 grand to it. A well cared for Eurobagger EVC should fetch a...
• Re: Fw: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:18:18 -0500
  When you start getting into specialty parts, maintenance, major repairs, sometimes even minor repairs become very problematical. I would stick to a common and...
• 4 years on the list and...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:45:51 -0700
  ...I have learned a tremendous amount about Vanagons, Westfalia oddities, flame kernel speeds, magical bleeding procedures, and other maintenance rituals all thanks to the...
• Re: Sunroof drain lines?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 00:43:38 -0600
  ...I find this routine maintenance to be necessary every few years. Many will find it necessary more often- mine sleeps every night in a...
• Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 10:15:45 -0400
  ...of damage to the engine? >> No belt...timing chain instead, and it's not a part of the maintenance schedule. George '89 WesTiico, Wernher
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 May 2010 21:56:29 -0400
  ...That means correcting any previous maintenance lacks and keeping up with the continuing maintenance. If you're used to Toyotas -- this isn't one...
• Re: impending winter maintenance (Syncro Tire Pressure)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 11:38:41 -0500
  ...impending winter maintenance (Syncro Tire Pressure) Yi-Ruey Wei wrote: > Rob, > Is your tire pressure decal at driver side door jamb missing like mine...
• through sickness and in health?
  Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:30:52 -0700
  ...Maintenance records were well kept by the original owner, and i've done my best to improve on both record keeping and general maintenance...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 May 2003 16:07:19 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > I think 2.1 GB of that can be discarded as repetitious, not > accurate, > useless and just trivia. > > Stan Wilder...
• Battery Myths-including deep cycles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:32:14 +0000
  ...As for charging, any battery used for deep cycling will require additional maintenance as compared to a starting battery which will typically have ~3...
• Re: automatic transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:51:27 -0400
  ...I'm told the vanagon >transmissions are quite robust, able to do 200K+ miles, assuming properly >maintenance. I just dropped close to $1000 on...
• Christmas story?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:27:01 -0500
  ...I’m still collecting ideas for preventative maintenance. Happy holiday season to all. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Westfalia
• Re: German Wants To Join!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 May 1995 12:02:19 -0300
  ...It's in general >less common to do major maintenance work on cars on your own. A dutch friend seconded this point, most cars...
• Re: '81 versus '83 wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 13:22:33 +0000
  > Any opinions on power, reliability, maintenance, etc (2.0L air-cooled vs. > 1.9L wasserboxer)? > > I have no experience thus far with the 2...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:30:24 -0500
  ...Wheel bearings > > How often should the front and rear wheel bearings be regreased? Or is > this > a maintenance-free item, like on my Honda...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 17:57:26 -0500
  ...It will only show big vacuum leaks, way out of spec >timing, or >> bad valves; all of which you can avoid with good maintenance...
• preventive maintenance alert
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 06:55:26 EST
  Dear List, The last time my beloved '83 V'gon was up on the lift I asked the excellent mechanic who works on it...
• Portland, OREGON Diagnostic shop needed!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:22:23 -0800
  ...club gorgevwclub.com > > > My sister is wanting to get a preventative maintenance check up done on her 86 Syncro. Portland is the closest place...
• Re: 1987 Westy Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 00:18:28 EST
  ...so youll be getting a '87 westy with a maintenance free reliable engine instead of the sh*tty waterboxer - and basically only be paying...
• Re: 200K
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:26:00 -0600
  ...Jim On Nov 2, 2005, at 9:09 AM, Steven Johnson wrote: > Congratulations! I'm pretty sure your van has > had some decent maintenance...
• Re: eBay Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 02:49:04 -0700
  ...Ask anyone who > has owned one; > chances are they drove it well over 300,000 miles > with routine > maintenance only. These engines are world...
• Re: Official Vanagon maintenance, FAQ and much more Web site, like www.vwvans...
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 20:35:41 -0500
  ...Official Vanagon maintenance, FAQ and much more Web site, like www.vwvans... > The best input you can get on this is by contacting Coyote...
• Re: 2 questions...(still looking for a westy)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 17:32:18 -0400
  ...If > you're willing to pay for the maintenance, you won't have this problem if > you start with a clean, uncontaminated system. However...
• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:23:53 -0400
  ...http://www.holtsauto.com/products/print_view/repair-and-maintenance/cooling-repair-systems/holts-radweld Allan On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:54 -0400...
• Emissions failure Nox
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:03:10 -0700
  ...I do know the van has had little or no maintenance during the last 8 years, prior to which the engine and trans were...
• FS 1980 Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:59:40 -0400
  ...Tables - a card table and a smaller table � Swivel front chairs Maintenance � 102, 000 miles - used for weekends and trips only � New Tires - reinforced...
• Re: CV installation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:27:11 -0800
  ...CV installation > Since were on the subject of maintenance. I recently had the "opportunity" > to replace one of my CV joints. Now getting it...
• Replacing Upper Ball Joints - What else?
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 23:25:25 -0600
  ...if so, (my next question) what preventative maintenance is recommended while doing this job. i believe that i've heard somebody say that while...
• Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:57:19 -0800
  ...when a PO does preventative maintenance and is a list member......worth every penny. out of all my Vanagons, that 86 was the best...
• Re: Questions about Westies and Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 09:13:08 -0700
  ...Look for the lowest mileage and the maintenance record. Although I threw that out the window when I finally found (after 3 years of...
• Re: sliding door fix?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:45:17 -0500
  ...get a weed-eater out of my Westy and do some >> maintenance on it, having used it and transported back in the camper area...
• Re: Front and rear seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:28:23 +0000
  ...He attributed this to owner/operator > >error, as well as poor maintenance. Oil levels being a culprit. I am > >very judicious in the operation...
• Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:35:43 -0400
  ...The real issue is not the > timing belts, or the tensioners, but that VW's recommended maintenance > interval is unrealistic. For my 1.8t...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 May 2014 23:12:50 -0400
  ...It takes a hit in efficiency, but both first cost and maintenance of the plant are a lot cheaper (originally they were put up...
• Re: Vans in europe?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 13:11:03 -0700
  ...a damned nice vehicle, your second+ years cost would be towards >> >maintenance, based on previous years mileage you used and extent of repairs >> >as...
• new van, inspect'n & warrnty questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 12:09:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...expensive problems? This list has warned me in the past about $$$$$ maintenance. I'll have to pay closer attention to the syncro bits on...