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• Re: Westy Owners' Manuals etc...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 22:42:56 EDT
  ...I'd like to be able to buy a NEW VW Vanagon Owners' Manual, NEW Westfalia Owners' Manual, and a NEW VW Vanagon Maintenance...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:09:46 -0400
  ...This is assuming an engine in excellent mechanical condition - no significant oil consumption, no oil dilution from running rich, regular maintenance history. If an...
• Re: Fridge+Stove removal question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 14:05:54 -0800
  ...See my instructions at > Frank > Condelli & Associates, follow the "Mechanics" link to the "Dometic > Fridge > Maintenance" link. > > Cheers > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > BusFusion...
• Re: steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:45:49 EST
  ...too expensive for me and I'm not sure about their maintenance and care. Is there a 15" steel wheel that will fit my...
• Re: Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 07:07:52 -0400
  ...My father in law insists on following the maintenance schedule with his Ford Crown Vic, which says oil change every 7,500 miles. He...
• Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Tue, 24 May 2005 06:55:28 -0400
  ...Can people please provide me some positive stories of trouble free ownership and trips with regular maintenance? Am I hearing all the bad news...
• Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:25:32 -0500
  Well, we know those Vanagons eventually reach critical mass at intersection crashes, unprovoked rust attacks and un attended maintenance problems. They are not forever...
• Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:56:23 -0800
  ...Any suggestions on preventitive maintenance I should do while in there? i.e. what should be replaced while it's open? I will be...
• Re: Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:22:01 -0800
  ...RVC What is the recommended 'sealed/maintenance free' Group 41 battery among those gathered here together? My Delco Freedom is now applying for AARB...
• Re: Aux battery, install location
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 8 May 2008 19:38:25 -0700
  ...I suppose it's low maintenance, so electrically wins out? Thanks! -- Neil '82 Diesel Westy Peace of TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg...
• Re: Battery and Battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 13:17:33 EDT
  ...There is no such thing as a true sealed maintenance-free battery. All automotive batteries require some H2o maintenance (distilled water preferred). Even on...
• nothing to laugh about
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 04:59:17 -0500
  ...The average licensed driver is always better off with the 60's VW because all maintenance can be done him/herself. With that ugly...
• Re: Fridge maintenance
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:49:12 -0700
  ...thing out, any suggestions on what else to do as preventive maintenance? I have installed a computer fan in place of the stock, give...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:22:38 -0700
  ...Mark David Boan wrote: > I just came across Frank Condelli & Associates article on fridge maintenance (See http://www.frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm ), and one...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:01:10 -0500
  ...of these for a long time & decided against it because of > maintenance cost. > > Recently I picked up a 1963 190Dc. For those of you...
• Coolant Pipe Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:15:06 +0000
  I bought the GoWesty repair kit to install as preventative maintenance.  Sure enough one end on 1 of my pipes was almost out, just...
• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:32:27 -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...
• New Tech page
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 17 Apr 97 16:42:05 EDT
  ...I am attempting to compile a list of tech articles (how-to procedures) for certain maintenance and other items of interest on our air...
• Vanagons In Space [F]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Green
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 16:50:14 GMT
  ...Explosions and fire regarded as part of normal periodic maintenance. 7. Better than the Space Shuttle for trips longer than two weeks. 6. "Drive...
• Re: Vanagon List MOVE - PLEASE READ!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 16:04:52 -0800
  ...Since, the >>physical maintenance of the server has been a bit of a bear, I have >>asked that LikeMinds (c/o Ron Lussier) host...
• Leaving list
  Historical mailing list - Steven Min
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 15:19:25 -0800
  ...Had her for 6 wonderful years and hardly any problems except for replacing head gaskets just regular maintenance. In the past 6 months had...
• RE "what to look for when buying a vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 08:51:36 -0700
  ...It's nice when the PO provides maintenance records. Decide in advance what you can afford to spend & include in that amount *whatever it...
• s-a-f-e code on VW radios
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 08:58:59 -0700
  ...Despite the 'key' symbol on the front panel, the VW unit functions fine, even thru a couple maintenance-related power outages, though I fear...
• buying cooling fan thermo-switch, which one do you recommend?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:37:31 -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: The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 18:35:33 -0400
  ...If you're willing to drop 15-20k on the conversion and a few thousand a year with lot's of maintenance downtime to...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:48:41 -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: VW wives
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:44:34 -0500
  ...keep looking.......But be careful.......some of them are HIGH maintenance :::and will nickle and dime you to death. ::: :::Chuck :::with low maintenance wife
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 05:54:59 -0800
  ...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: Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Apr 2015 08:41:44 -0400
  ...Unless you had a problem lifter adjustment is not normal maintenance. If they do really need adjustment then a repair of some type will...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 17:39:13 -0600
  ...use a quick-disconnect type plug to allow for ease of maintenance? Yes > What's the rectangular electronic device mounted under the tach &speedo...
• A Further (minor) Complaint about The List
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 30 May 2012 19:15:03 -0700
  ...winded writings give me insight into this odd world of automobile maintenance. But, then, I am a not a natural mechanic and I don...
• (Conversion-OrientedVC) Subaru 2.2l 4-cyl turned 260K this afternoon while coming home from Atlantic City
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:12:11 -0400
  ...All preventive maintenance was, and is performed on schedule. The engine is run on the highway at 3000 - 4000RPM consistently. I have done forest...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 94 15:53:49 PDT
  ...Is this true? Is this normal periodic Maintenance? > I also would like an opinion from a Diesel-valve-adjustment experienced owner. In any case...
• Re: Spark plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 06 Jun 95 16:37:43 CDT
  ...i had an end connector go bad, so, according to paranoid maintenance thinking ... the wires must have caused it! ;) yeah, i know the vw...
• Shop Manuals
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 11:48:49 -0800 (PST)
  ...TSB, recall, info, wiring diagrams, diagnostic and repair procedures, test procedures, maintenance schedules, and bunches of other stuff. Its $24.95 for a single...
• Re: So much love.......
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 17:13:55 -0800
  ...and am considering a > Bentley book as well for as many maintenance/repairs as I can do > myself. I got the Muir book on...
• FS: 1987 Cabriolet, Miami, FL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kresko
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 16:08:25 -0500
  I'm selling my 1987 Cabriolet-Wolfsburg-Karmen. $1400 I have complete maintenance records for the car since I've owned it (three years...
• FS: '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:43:50 -0700
  ...Strong-running engine -- loves the freeway! All maintenance records. Just smogged. Converted from 8-passenger van to sleeper van for two and-or big...
• Re: Looking at buying a Westy, some questions.
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 21:52:26 -0500
  ...Preventative maintenance is important and there is a wealth of infomation on the web for the vanagon. The price seems quite good given the...
• Re: Marine Corp Birthday
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Swanson
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:17:59 -0800
  ...When I came home from a different war, my Dad had his car in "for maintenance" for some reason :) Welcome Home and Thanks to...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:34:23 -0700
  ...and has not had much time for Vanagons let alone website maintenance. > > Why not just start up a web based forum right there? Most...
• Never mind! (Was Re: HELP! (mystery wire under cabinet))
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:04:11 -0400
  ...fridge back in its hole after doing fridge and > seam rust maintenance. And now (after getting it all back in!) I have an > "extra...
• Introduction
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 16:02:51 GMT
  ...I have decided to get my wrenches back out of hiding in the garage and take over maintenance on my bus as it is...
• Re: Another Vanagon Stolen In Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Neil Cebara
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 19:33:18 -0700
  ...It's a cheap $12-30 insurance policy against hours or days of heartache, & potentially new maintenance costs. . Neil c. On Fri, Aug 1...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearings - Preempt?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:43:29 -0600
  ...I'll be doing it again in another 15K miles or so, just for maintenance and to avoid the expense of replacement. Used Mobil...
• Re: yearly miledge
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 May 2010 09:47:19 -0500
  ...This level of usage is likely to continue, assuming that the beast holds up and maintenance expenses go down from the initial heavy needs...
• 90 syncro for sale ... NY
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 20 May 96 22:30:11 CDT
  ...All scheduled maintenance performed, have all paperwork 4WD, PS PB,PL,PW,A/C,remote alarm, aux battery Non smoker Many wear/tear items...
• Re: Moving -->uP??<-- to a Synchro? HA!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 00:07:54 -0500
  ...Good maintenance is the key. I,ve repairewd many leaky heads for others. Dennis.
• We Need HELP, now!
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sat, 16 May 1998 20:54:09 -0700
  ...Please help! Thanks to all! Jim & Katrina ><> '85 gold Westy - "Dutchess" ..Because she's well preserved and high maintenance.
• Brake Bleeder Tool
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 21:00:13 -0700
  ...t want to wait until I do my next hydro system maintenance before mentioning to everyone. It does seem to be well thought out...
• Re: Thermostat problem??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:42:15 -0700
  ...I have had so many > >thermostat failures that I replace mine every 18 months or so as a matter of > >preventive maintenance. For me...
• Head pitting
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 06:38:52 EDT
  ...After removing the left head I was pleasantly surprised to find absolutely NO pitting! I attribute it to routine maintenance i.e. changing the...
• Re: 87 westy: preventative maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:31:08 -0400
  Hello,you said it , not me. Low coolant level.May be too late now to do this, but when I was scrounging for vanagons...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:21:21 -0700
  ...it's become a deferred maintenance item mainly because > with the wheelcover on ... it's "Out of site, out of mind". I just keep...
• 91 Westy-how much is it worth?
  Historical mailing list - JR Denton
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:26:00 -0400
  ...730000 orig miles on orig engine- all documented with complete maint records from new- no leaks-runs perfect-all maintenance done at dealer. Tires...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:49:11 -0800
  ...TomC has donated the maintenance. And what papers would you like to sign? Are we going to incorporate? 501(c)(3)? Cool! That implies...
• Re: How much longer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 20:38:40 -0500
  ...With routine maintenance, I expect it to outlive me. Just my 2� worth Mike '84 GL "Mongo" P.S. I realize that ... often the...
• Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:33:00 -0700
  ...What gives Mr Squirrel?" Normal maintenance, my friend, normal maintenance. Yes, there is some kinda weird engine cutout that occurs only when it's...
• Re: Priced a little high?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:01:57 -0400
  ...Have to wonder if there was a lot of effort on maintenance and upgrades why not get the odometer fixed? If it sells it...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 May 2011 08:09:12 -0500
  ...But since the guy was a little > slow (7 months slow), I'm wondering what you all might suggest for > spring maintenance items for...