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• Norcold altitude kit for 95-97 EVC's
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Mera
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 12:46:31 -0700
  ...For completeness of technical information I'd like to add the following to my Norcold fridge summary of 17.jul.97: - biggest source of...
• Re: alfa romeo (friday friday friday)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 21:20:48 -0700
  ...I did a > little googling but didn't come up with a whole lot of information. > Does anybody have any experience, maintenance wise etc...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Fri, 18 May 2001 23:27:24 -0400
  ...Is there some > connection >> between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the > constant >> maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:41:50 -0500
  ...I think the main difference is the information. If building a DIY conversion, you need to have access to, and understand all of the...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:35:09 EDT
  ...And maintenance on a Toyota IS changing oil, changing antifreeze >every couple of 5 years, spark plugs every 50,00 miles. and kicking the...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 04:21:12 +0000
  ...And no, dont even ask, I will not give it up until you admit that you posted faulty information or apologize to the list...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:33:54 -0700
  ...Rust Prevention, > Maintenance, Fuel, Suspension, Brakes) and then accept contributions for > each area. In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 19:14:29 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > Stan wrote: "We speculated that 80% of the archives > are trivia and the remaining content is duplicated > many times, by...
• Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 14:52:23 -0500
  ...A fellow listee was kind enough to forward information that the "237" model BBS wheel had been TUV approved for a Vanagon Camper in...
• Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:07:07 -0700
  ...Don't complain if you are offered the information and fail to read it. Why I didn't see this information beforehand ticks me...
• Re: Looking for Vanagon Obi Wan to help with maintenence PA
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 08:09:41 -0700
  ...I want to drain my radiator, and do some simple maintenance (filling the 20/50) and such, but I need someone to help me...
• Re: My ultimate section, but, 1.9 or 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:44:03 -0400
  """Are you going to take all this information and eventually coalesce it all into a "Complete Idiot's Guide to Vanagon Maintenance" or something...
• Re: Make your own CD copy
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 05:00:59 -0800
  ...If they got 20 or more letters from various listees stating, "I'm going to COPY your materials and distribute your information 'cause you...
• Re: FW: Salt project
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:00:37 -0800
  ...additional > information regarding this matter, please contact me > via e-mail or by > telephone at (360) 705-7864. > > Rico Baroga > WSDOT Maintenance Office > -----Original...
• Re: Vanagon.com . . . What's the deal???
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:03:39 -0800
  ...Can > anyone help with that?? > C-ya Jonce Jonce, I pmailed this information to Matt but I suppose it is useful to the newbies...
• Re: See you 'long the road, so long.
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 13:03:26 -0500
  ...I'd rather make you stop, so I can personally thank you for the information and the laughter you have given us. If you...
• Re: 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 19:25:33 -0500
  ...93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale > This van belongs to a friend, NOT MINE! Contact Phillip Aponte for > questions or more information. e-mail paaponte...
• Re: Rear Blower Motor maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:21:11 +0000
  All this blower talk raises a question I have often wondered about but never ran across any information on. I can think of several...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 22 May 2003 20:36:52 -0700
  So i like the idea of setting it up with the bentley categorization, and i understand what you are saying, too, Stan. So why...
• Re: Make your own CD copy
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 08:58:08 -0800
  ...If they got 20 or > more letters from various listees stating, "I'm going to COPY your > materials and distribute your information 'cause you...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 07:58:14 -0400
  ...Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time This is one of the more confusing "maintenance" issues surrounding our Vanagons. If you ordered the Part...
• Re: '87 Westy running problems solved-OBD comments
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:31:43 -0800
  ...to bad information, bad processing, or a physical problem. Troubleshooting injector and cylinder balance are basic skills and good routine maintenance includes cylinder balance...
• Re: alfa romeo (friday friday friday)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 23:15:15 -0700
  ...I did a > little googling but didn't come up with a whole lot > of information. > Does anybody have any experience, maintenance wise > etc...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Carlos & Margaret de Carvalho
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:43:16 -0300
  Thqank you for the information. Much appreciated Carlos -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:13...
• Re: HELP...any engine builders out there???
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:31:56 -0700
  ...I just purchased this particular van, so I have no history on it's maintenance (Other than the stack of receipts 3 inches high...
• Westy Pre-Purchase Q's
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 09:53:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...1991 VW Vanagon GL Camper/Westfalia Please respond to the following request for information on the Westfalia which we discussed. I am seriously interested...
• 1990 Vanagon Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:43:58 -0700
  ...I have complete maintenance records showing that I've babied my van. The coolant has been changed every year, and the synthetic oil (Mobil...
• Re: FTC, VWOA, Head Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:06:36 -0400
  ...Documents, such as receipts for car maintenance and repair, are usually the best type of information to present at the hearing. But letters from...
• Re: My Westy as an everyday vehicle... a little long.
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 16:26:24 -0500
  ...As long as you do your regular maintenance your van should remain very dependable even with the 1.9. Peace out, Peder '84 Westy...
• Re: Any experience with electronic rust prevention?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:57:44 EST
  ...However, the information >provided was very limited, and I had more questions than endorsements. For >example, they didn't want an assessment on the...
• Strong Dissent to the scarlet letter, was: Plea for reducing the number of non-Vanagon content notes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 17:12:14 -0500
  ...The people of this list, and the information they provided through this forum greatly influenced our buying decision, and the subsequent maintenance of our...
• Revised Air-Cooled FAQ:Novice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 16:29:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...I will be making the debut posting to the internet shortly and will make additions/subtractions/changes as information/ advice comes in. I know...
• Ordering Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:05:55 -0700
  I buy from both The Bus Depot and Volks Caf� but I use The Bus Depot mostly for preventative maintenance items and well planned...
• Re: s-a-f-e code on VW radios
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 12:30:37 -0400
  ...Despite the 'key' symbol on the front panel, the VW unit functions fine, even thru a couple maintenance-related power outages, though I fear...
• FW: Whoopeee! New list split suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:59:37 -0700
  ...and please, no comments about preventative maintenance. Further, please, no lawyers, or individuals who have concrete information on our topics. This list is dedicated...
• Need advice: Dad must part w/ his '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ware
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:49:23 EDT
  ...Although Herbie is not his daily driver, he does need something more reliable, with less maintenance and expense. So I guess Dad is wondering...
• Re: Vehicle 'personalities'
  Historical mailing list - John S. Cronin
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 15:58:28 -0400
  ...And they ARE trying to tell you something - if you are just looking for reliable virtual zero maintenance machine like a Civic, Accord, Corolla...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:40:24 -0400
  ...Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time > > > This is one of the more confusing "maintenance" issues surrounding our > Vanagons. > > If you ordered the Part...
• Shameless Plug for Westies at Watkins XII - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 08:19:26 -0700
  ...of selected door prizes ($100) ·         Website maintenance ($110/year) ·         Dash plaques ($120) ·         Miscellaneous supplies ($100)   Pet Owner information: Dogs and other critters are welcomed...
• Re: Is this battery charger any good?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 21:08:27 -0500
  ...of a battery so maintenance free batteries should be occasionally disconnected, especially when the weather gets warm. For more information on maintaining batteries, go...
• Preparing for New Web Site
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 09:25:08 -0100
  ...In the event that the Vanagon list is down for maintenance when I announce the new site, try it Monday evening if you're...
• Re: 2 year/30,000km oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:59:26 -0800
  ...October 2000 Product Information Volkswagen / Audi and Mercedes-Benz Dear Customer, We would like to inform you about the new long life Volkswagen/Audi...
• Re: Some thoughts on a FAQ Proposition
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 00:14:44 -0500
  ...Westy / Bus Maintenance that already exist on various member sites and other VW sites. If an individual wishes to FTP this information down and...
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:27:03 -0500
  ...Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions. --- Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont.com> wrote: > > The Prestone flush kit is the...
• Fwd: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:02:06 +0000
  ...Auxiliary Battery I would like to install an auxiliary battery in an 87 westy.  There is lots of online information to filter through, almost...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 11:18:26 PDT
  ...And maintenance on a Toyota IS changing oil, changing antifreeze every couple of 5 years, spark plugs every 50,00 miles. and kicking the...
• Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 27 May 2003 09:17:20 -0700
  ...This familiar InfoPop Forum structure is organized along the same content outline as the venerable Bentley manual, but strives to cover information specifically NOT...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 07:20:34 -0600
  ...Why not a Vanagon maintenance log book >> > kept in the glove box. >> >> >> >> >> > Alan Felder >> > Austin TX >> > 82 Diesel Westy >> > >
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:02:49 -0500
  ...What everyone seems to think is some sort of syndrome really isn't much other than a periodic maintenance issue, and this switch does...
• Moral question--no Bob-related content
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:16:59 -0500
  ...After countless hours on the phone with the manufacturer and other information sources, we had our maintenance guy reverse the polarity on the AC...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 20:10:06 -0800
  ...Use simple factual information >> rather than "thoughts", "presumptions". >> >> It's probably THE most beautiful aspect to the Bostig development .... >> the easily-replaceable-world-motor...
• Re: alfa romeo (friday friday friday)
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 11:02:16 -0400
  ...I did a >>little googling but didn't come up with a whole lot >>of information. >>Does anybody have any experience, maintenance wise >>etc...
• Re: VW's Volkswagen Club
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Fri, 16 May 1997 11:43:20 -0400 (EDT)
  Just FAXed in my registration Wednesday due to an impending visit for a full 30k maintenance and lookover of my "new" '91. Wanted to...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:19:31 +0000
  ...Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time > > > This is one of the more confusing "maintenance" issues surrounding our > Vanagons. > > If you ordered the Part...
• Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
  Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:59:42 -0400
  ...transmission (I managed a water pump replacement, and the usual regular maintenance). I live in Beaufort, SC and the two repair shops near me...
• Re: request for information, please
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:47:49 -0500
  ...If you have difficulty keeping track of that kind of information, then write it down. You should know or have access to things like...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 19 May 2001 00:18:15 -0500
  ...Is there some > connection > >between Westfalias and ex-squids? Maybe it's wanderlust...or the > constant > >maintenance...or maybe just living in a confined...
• Re: My First Westy!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 23:09:30 -0600
  ...Finally, you can find your paint code and other vehicle option information on the option data sticker, which I believe was located under the...
• Re: Another dumb newbie request
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 05:47:36 -0700
  ...If I can't do the maintenance thing on my van ('91 Camper) I tend to want to take it to the German mechanic...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 May 2003 21:06:02 -0700
  ...Ultimately I think we could have reduced the whole thing down to a 1.44 floppy by saving only the very critical information not...