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• Cleanest Conversion?Stock?
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:34:02 -0600
  ...Or can the 1.9 WBX be built to be reliable with proper maintenance? Having seen and driven a Subaru Legacy 2.2 conversion...
• Re: Front and rear seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:07:49 -0800
  ...He attributed this to owner/operator > error, as well as poor maintenance. Oil levels being a culprit. I am > very judicious in the operation...
• Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 17:49:25 -0500
  ...In the section that explains Chevy's 2-Year Schedule Maintenance Program, there's this entry under the "free" category: "Diesel Exhaust Fluid Refills...
• Re: Starter Woes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:19:51 -0700
  ...Could be another ground problem somewhere, or the starter > itself. > > I need educating on starter trouble shooting, maintenance, R&R and > Starter Tips and...
• Gas Heater Info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:30:33 -0400
  ...If you have any questions on the > operation or maintenance of these units or if you need parts > (used and very limited inventory) email...
• Re: VANAGON WITH AUDI ENGINES
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 09:00:02 -0800
  ...Just normal maintenance, oil changes, filter changes, ect. The bus still runs great. I expect to drive it many more miles before any major...
• Re: Big Boy Toys
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:51:20 -0600
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Vanagon Carma
  Historical mailing list - K G
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:42:41 CST
  ...Even though every spring I have to replace parts and do all that maintenance stuff, I would never trade all those fun trips in...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:50:46 -0500
  ...Jun 2004, george jannini wrote: > > > >> No belt...timing chain instead, and it's not a part of the maintenance >>schedule. >> >> George >> '89 WesTiico, Wernher >> >> >> > > >
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:49:05 -0500
  ...It wouldn't hurt to make sure he knows how to change belts and do other routine maintenance things. Mike
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 21:01:39 -0700
  ...FWIW you do NOT have to modify the water manifold, shorten the oil pan or do the 100k mile maintenance. The stock engine with...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:10:38 -0400
  I imagine a 100 years ago, parents were saying the same thing....cause their kids couldn't deal with the maintenance on a horse...
• Re: front heater valve troubles?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:55:39 -0700
  ...valve > with one that works? And should I do any other maintenance at the same > time? > Thanks. > Kevin > > > -- > This email has been checked for...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 14:20:00 -0700
  ...At 03:59 PM 7/4/2010 Sunday, Angus Gordon wrote: > Not to mention the ease of maintenance with disc brakes, reason > enough in...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:04:32 -0400
  ...I did stay on top of oil changes, but otherwise gave it no extraordinary maintenance. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• gas heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 08 May 1994 22:04:15 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anyone know where one can find literature on the maintenance and/or the installation of a VW gas heater? I recently obtained one...
• Re: Late 1970's fuel injection
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 11:24:48 -0500 (EST)
  ...PO was original owner & had only routine maintenance done (oil changes, ect) but the bus was missing the egr bits. Other than a noisy...
• Re: Doing those Tune-ups Myself Again
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 11:03:17 -0400
  ...Do your own maintenance AND swear out a warrant for the individuals who could have put you in harm's way ! Regards, JP
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:08:20 -0800
  ...perhaps it would be a good idea to just replace the fuel pressure regulator along with the fuel lines as preventative maintenance... If the...
• 81' Westfalia F/S(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Dion Cooze
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 10:56:14 -0700
  ...exhaust, clutch kit, brakes, tie-rod(1), and all the regular maintenance has been done. All the camp gear is in working order, other...
• Re: Emergency fuel line repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 11:28:07 -0500
  "G.M.Bulley" wrote: > > And not to be ornery, but I think it is a lesson in preventive > maintenance. I agree. It was a...
• I will have a WBX "My Way" or nothing else...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:19:01 EST
  ...of the problems with the WBX are due to LACK of maintenance, using incorrect coolant and not fixing a problem correctly/completely with the...
• Re: Cooling system maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:28:42 -0500
  I forgot.... """""""""how much more would I need to drain to change the thermostat and/or water pump? """""""""""" Can you jack the read end...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:42:48 -0700
  ...to wear :-) >>> >>> Calle >>> >>> >> >> Around here you get an on the spot maintenance check by random occurrence. >> When traveling in front of a highway patrol...
• Re: Go with the split
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:48:28 -0700
  ...On the other hand, welding isn't on the summer maintenance list of the average T3. They're 10-25 YEARS younger than the...
• Re: Patienly waiting!!!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:46:14 -0600
  ...I work maintenance at a food processing plant and we fabricate a lot! If we cant do it they can!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:23:32 -0600
  ...I definitely believe in preventive maintenance, and I have 12 years on my current cat since new- can't really say mileage. Over 130K...
• RE: Pushrod tube seal question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:17:39 -0700
  ...Pushrod tube seal question Hi All, Part of my preventive maintenance chores for this year are to change out the (slightly) leaking pushrod tube...
• Re: porta potty/van mods
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 19:58:35 -0600
  ...like they have for pay toilets to cover the cost of maintenance when > guests > use the facility. > > Sorry Stan, that's all I can...
• Re: Why I hate my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 22:44:56 -0700
  ...Westy, it's cost me the purchase price over again > in maintenance. And that doesn't include the VW issue rose-coloured glasses. > > Whimper...
• Re: Clogged charcoal canister.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:30:51 -0500
  ...If it still passes air it's probably in okay shape. ------------------ Clip ------------------ Congratulations! You are taking paranoid maintenance syndrome to a new high. Who...
• FS 2001 Eurovan Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Ellringer
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 14:47:54 -0500
  ...service, new filters, spark plugs, recent recall on ignition coils, dealer maintenance records available, and extra set of rims for snow tires. Colorado western...
• Re: Burning Man Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Milam
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:02:13 -0700
  ...Does anyone who's taken their prized VW out there in the past have any maintenance tips? Jennifer Dumpert '86 Westy "Baby" _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE...
• Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:00:51 -0800
  ...I had at the mechanic > > about 4 months earlier to have general maintenance > done including an oil > > change and filter change. > > > > Thanks again, > > Robert...
• Re: Another compression question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 12:12:12 -0500
  ...Good maintenance is the way to go... Check those oil cooler 90 deg hoses and those stupid oil senders... small stuff but they can...
• Re: ?! WHY VW FIRES !?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 11:46:09 EDT
  ...a "questionable" design, and negligence toward maintenance. In our vans specifically, from 1972(?)-on, the motors are fuel injected. The VW FI system/set...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:35:51 -0700
  ...Wasserboxers require a more diligence in maintenance, but engine swaps require more diligence in installation. If someone else is doing the work for you...
• Re: preventative maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:48:40 -0700
  I"d think miles put on since then (heat cycles/exposure to fuel hoses) would be the larger factor in terms of hose wear...
• How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:46:07 -0700
  ...and 5speed trans, it's in need of some rather pricey maintenance on things that are being 'used-up'....While there are no operational...
• Re: 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Hits 500,000 Miles, VW Tears It Apart
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 4 May 2012 19:41:17 -0400
  ...re not so sludgy after all when you do the proper maintenance. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:00:43 -0400
  ...And the vanagon shoes are self-adjusting, so the maintenance interval should not be a huge issue anyway. Like yourself, I am also wondering...
• Re: 86 GL - Gas Tank Problem
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 15:28:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...this 86 GL for 10 months, including a fair amount of maintenance > > (head replacement etc.) but a problem which someone may have experienced before...
• 85 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr / Leo Girard
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 23:31:49 -0400
  ...use maintenance faithfully done no leaks decent mileage (between 22/25 IMP GAL dep. on speed] replaced ECU (thanks Kyle) 1997 Weaknesses 12 yrs...
• Re: Commuting in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 23:51:03 -0800
  ...My experience with old vehicles is that rubber bits start going in 10 years no matter what, but the mechanicals with luck & good maintenance...
• Re: Chirping/Clicking Sound
  Historical mailing list - Edward Malinka
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:26:18 -0700
  ...We forget that this is a maintenance item and should be done every 60K. ed
• STARTER FIXES
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:00:19 -0400
  ...Usually used during routine maintenance. When needed, I would turn on the ignition switch in front, open the engine compartment, and while pushing the...
• Carat: Manual vs Automatic
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 15:39:27 -0500
  ...I've > found an '89 Carat with only 57k miles (the odom is broken but the seller > says he has maintenance paperwork that shows...
• Re: automatic tranny durability
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 17:56:04 -0800
  ...The only maintenance that I have ever > performed is fluid change at 60,000 mile intervals (it is due soon for its > next fluid...
• Re: Fw: Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 May 2001 08:53:06 -0700
  ...I > believe in preventative maintenance and addressing problems early before they > get worse. Since the WW (Westy Warranty) expired in 1989, I have more...
• Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:26:09 -0700
  ...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: Warranties
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 22:09:30 -0400
  ...If the problem is related to abuse or lack of maintenance, it is not covered. If the problem is a performance or emissions issue...
• Rear Westy Cushion fits Aztek - Coincidence?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:01:22 -0500
  Hey all, This weekend I was performing a little maintenance on my engine, so I needed some place to put my rear bed cushion...
• Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 16:30:02 -0500
  ...Since then there has just been routine maintenance that every car must have. My $0.02. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: head repair and water pump
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 23:01:59 -0400
  ...I'd like to change the water pump (preventative maintenance). The engine has 60k on it and I had heard that it was easy...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 12:54:46 -0400
  My driveway is gravel and I do all my Vanagon maintenance there. Which has included dropping and reinstalling the transaxle. A piece of plywood...
• Re: Indian Mini?
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 18:40:51 -0800
  ...There is an large apartment > complex has a couple in their fleet for the maintenance department. > I do not think they are licensed here...
• Re: Dometic 182B Service Manual
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:29:01 EDT
  ...bottom of the page on my _VW Vanagon Westfalia Dometic Fridge Maintenance_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm) webpage. >>>>>>Does anyone know where...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:34:05 -0400
  ...000 miles >>> Very good condition. >>> Needed tires - Bridgestone Ecotopia LLR >>> Minor maintenance repairs, rubber mounts, CV boots, a brake mount >>> pin.... >>> Total cost $13K...
• Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:34:35 -0800
  ...Certainly there is a checkup > routine many of you have! > > Many listees have suggested preventive maintenance is the key to maintaining > the life of...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:38:08 -0700
  > I had a friend with a mid or late 80s Honda Accord. The carb needed rebuilt, > and I was shocked to find out that...