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Re: Cookie Recipe
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Feb 1999 18:31:10 +0100
...I like fair play, new ideas, > meticulous maintenance (done by someone else), and camping in our Limited > Edition 1982 Westy Cabriolet*. > > For those of...
CB Antenna purchasing advice
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:58:37 -0500
...ayuh!) to try to locate some small fasteners for some Vanagon maintenance chores. Wandering through the extensive CB department I looked at several magnetic...
Re: new muffler and brackets
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 08:45:50 -0800
...FITS!!!!! which equals beste value per mile for extended use, assuming reasonable maintenance inspections. T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim Surveyor, Mechanic, Poet, Philosopher...
Re: Aluma Seal, Bar's Leak, Blah, Blah, Blah.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 10:40:10 EST
...No offense intended, just my maintenance philosophy. Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On Tue, 28...
Re: preventive maintenance alert
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 14 Dec 2000 08:22:01 -0800
> The last time my beloved '83 V'gon was up on the lift I asked the excellent > mechanic who works on it to check...
Front heater valve external leak
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:40:25 -0300
...This was all preventative maintenance. I discovered a tiny leak last night and it's very hard to see where it's coming from...
Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:40:24 -0500
...VW quality & Mercedes > FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and costDate:April 16, 2010 > 5:31:32 PM PDTTo:frankgrun <frankgrun@aol.com>Cc...
Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 23 May 2003 14:47:07 -0700
...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > I like the ideas mentioned previously: > > 1) organize the information per Bentley > 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
Re: What is it with the US? ( real van content)
Historical mailing list - --------
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:58:51 -0400
...Also factor the increased maintenance costs for the >>typical car owner. The gasoline engine is popular here due to the low >>overall costs and...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:43 -0500
...The molecular chains in oil break over time, and lubrication quality diminishes, so this makes sense to me as a maintenance item. *Brakes: *Bleed...
Re: Roadside service - Stated Value Policy
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 3 Mar 2015 19:50:10 -0600
...That is even more restrictive, such as requiring maintenance, garaging, and driving only for car club activities or shows. But it insures the vehicle...
Re: how much swarf is normal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:17:14 -0500
...Rucker, AL who had maintenance contract with the Army to maintain their flying machines of all kinds. Oil Analysis was part of it. The...
Re: Wood maintenance - Was: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper
Historical mailing list - James
Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:37:28 -0500
...Wood maintenance - Was: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I don't know about wooden decks or linseed oil...
Re: Broken Passenger Side Mirror
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 19 May 2014 07:24:27 -0700
...Anybody know of a fix for this? Is there some maintenance I should do to prevent this on the driver's side? > > The van...
My bluestar is up for sale. Northern California, $8000
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 09:02:37 -0700
...The heads were rebuilt by a list member at 115K when we purchased it and since then it has received regular maintenance from a...
Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:40:08 -0400
...is recommended or would a simple fuel additive suffice for preventative maintenance for the injectors? Thanks in advance, Sincerely, Trevor Reynolds Airdrie, AB, Canada...
Re: Quick intro and a question
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:29:16 -0800
...question is: > What book(s) would you recommend for the diy maintenance on a air- > cooled Vanagon? > > I've heard that these have hydraulic...
Propane Regulator Questions
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 15:01:07 -0500 (CDT)
...Is there any maintenance I can perform, or can I replace the regulator? Anyone have a good source for regulators that I could get...
camper consignments needed in PA...
Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:59:20 -1000
...Holiday, excellent maintenance and repair of any deficiencys, and thorough detailing on a weekly basis. And you'll still get to use the camper...
Thieves like the poor will always be with us...
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 23:00:26 -0400
...No longer do I wax my Van though I have brought the maintenance of the running gear to obsessive levels... I also use old...
Re: tranny rebuild for my "new" westy
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:38:22 -0600
...But those first two I mentioned are absolutely essential for good maintenance on any Vanagon, no matter the year or model. John Rodgers 88...
Re: My Vanagon Is Running Perfectly! FISH
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 May 2003 09:04:12 -0500
...to my pay pal account and I'll develop a preventive maintenance list for your Van. Each day you'll have at least a...
Perseids and Camping
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 00:44:28 -0400
...The house has showers and bathrooms (and a pool, which may or may not be available depending on some maintenance I'm trying to...
Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:37:00 -0700
...As a leader of the Paranoid Maintenance Club I'd suggest that you also replace all the vacuum lines in the engine bay as...
Re: Eurovan Rialta Value
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:50:01 -0500
...Also, a lot more stuff that needs maintenance. A great way to travel. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Tue, 17 May 2005 10:29:41 -0700
...help but think that I'd > be in for more weekly maintenance. > > Thanks > Jeff > http://www.TomSinclair.com __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail...
Re: Bostig Zetec kit...WOW...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:11:35 -0400
...I have no idea, too, how his daughter drove the vehicle or it's maintenance history. Another guy was also talking about how bad...
Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:25:01 +0000
> > IMO, people are opinionated/emotional about oil because it's the most > basic engine maintenance item under their control. When's the last time...
Re: Suburu/Golf debate
Historical mailing list - Steve C.
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 12:02:04 -0800
...I knew that I could hotrod an >inline but it was my goal to have a reliable and low-maintenance van. >6. The support...
Norcold altitude kit for 95-97 EVC's
Historical mailing list - Andrew Mera
Thu, 25 Sep 1997 12:46:31 -0700
...labeled "maintenance" (as opposed to a design or installation problem), therefore is not covered by any warranty - diagnosing the need for maintenance: unlike the...
Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenance
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 20 May 2002 08:22:59 -0500
...And since when is a huge improvement (power, reliability, maintenance) a Frankenstein morphodite (I'm surprised you could spell that!). This automatically means that...
Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
Fri, 23 May 2003 14:20:24 -0500
...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > I like the ideas mentioned previously: > > 1) organize the information per Bentley > 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:00:39 -0600
...I have the day off so I can actually take a little time to do and learn some of my own maintenance
Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:33:35 -0700
...Got it from some friends and > reviewed the maintenance records, including calling the shop that > rebuilt the engine. No one mentioned the cracked plan...
interesting book
Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
Wed, 8 Oct 1997 23:17:49 -0700
...The reason I'm mentioning it is that it has lots of general auto maintenance and mechanical systems theory which appear to be applicable...
new rims for snow tires?
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 09:31:50 -0800
...for your winter tires? 2) are there any precautions or preventative maintenance I can do now so my bus will survive in the cold...
Summer oil recommendation
Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
Thu, 27 May 1999 13:38:47 -0700
...After getting a westy and subscribing to this list, I find myself wanting to do most of the routine maintenance like oil changes myself...
WBX failure rate averages so far.. keep up the responses!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:34:19 EDT
...i guess its hard to make generalizations, as some people have driven their vans easy, and have been methodical with their maintenance, while other...
Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenence
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 20 May 2002 10:17:27 -0400
...They are vehicles that require a lot of maintenance, and >sometimes, especially for newbies, it's a pretty rough go. > If you really want...
1985 Vanagon GL For Sale
Historical mailing list - John Clavin
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 22:25:07 -0600
...A more complete description, with photos and maintenance history can be viewed at: http://member.newsguy.com/~kelter/ If interested, please reply direct to...
Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:38:53 -0800
...and enjoy Joe On 21 Feb 2003, Stan Wilder wrote: > Many of the problems encountered with VW > engines is the extreme lack of maintenance.
Re: gutless AND unreliable...
Historical mailing list - SStones
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:54:24 -0500
...200,000 miles on their original engine with no bottom end >maintenance (rebuilds?). However I am installing a Subie 2.5 in my 87...
Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts/PC it's friday
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:27:52 -0800
...Talk about a maintenance nightmare... Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Jim Felder Sent...
for those following my water temp sender/gauge inquiry here are some combined values...
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:49:19 -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: A tool for removing the rear axel nut on a Vanagon.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:08:13 -0500
...Very cool little maintenance trick. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jake Beaulieu wrote: >>> On the face of the brake drum there is a...
FAQ Needs Critiquing
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 08:55:01 -0800 (PST)
...You may get away with this for a while, but sooner or later this pocket change maintenance habit is going to catch up to...
Re: ATF fluid
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:12:07 -0700
...In one training session discussing trade in, maintenance and resale of used cars they presented a writeup from one of the dealer associations that...
Re: Turn key - nada
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 26 May 2002 08:47:17 -0500
...After you've been to this list times your mind will start playing funny games on you, its called "Paranoid Maintenance Syndrome". Your Vanagon...
Revised Air-Cooled FAQ:Novice
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sun, 7 Jan 1996 16:29:30 -0800 (PST)
...Why? Because you wouldn't even do the simplest but most necessary maintenance thing that a VW requires. So, if you won't do...
Re: Fw: Distributor Drive Gear on 2000cc aircolled motor
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 23:12:36 -0700
...For future maintenance and troubleshooting, you may want to remove and reinstall the distributor drive in the correct position. The orientation cited above is...
Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:38:19 -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: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:32:00 -0700
...I have no problem with that; it's gonna > happen sometimes. > > Face it, there's a high enough likelihood of unplanned maintenance that > winds...
Re: front heater valve troubles?
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:58:55 -0400
...valve with one that works? And should I do any other maintenance at the same time? Thanks. Kevin -- This email has been checked for...
FS:1989 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper
Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
Fri, 23 Oct 1998 23:57:21 -0500
...transmission AM/FM stereo w/cassette Trailer hitch (for light duty) Maintenance records available Full camper includes stove, refrigerator, sink, sleeps up to four...
Re: vanagon Digest - 17 May 1999
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Tue, 18 May 1999 12:23:54 -0400
...trans maintenance >> << Message: <No subject given> >> << Message: Re: USAA >> << Message: SUMMARY: propane fridge not starting >>
Re: Fw: Fridge Propane Mode No Start
Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:33:10 EDT
...I've pulled the fridge a number of times for general maintenance and cleaning, replaced the combustion chamber gasket, cleaned the orifice using alcohol...
Re: vanagon reading list
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 1 Nov 2004 14:53:48 -0800
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance Zero: Biography of a dangerous concept -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - STARTS NOW
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:05:44 -0700
...by John Meeks of the fabled "Vanagon Rescue Squad" and "Vanagon Maintenance Guide" fame. http://www.vanagonauts.com Many, many thanks John ... great job...
Re: carpeting advise
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:09:17 -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
The Thompson Coupling
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:01:03 +1100
...The Thompson Coupling is a frictionless replacement for Uni and CV joints that requires no maintenance although I am sure the initial cost will...