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• Re: So my stepson asks . . .
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:05:04 -0700
  ...I'm not everyone, but with some maintenance and perhaps luck, they have done ok for me. No, not as much power nor the...
• Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:02:26 +0000
  ...And because my info is in their database I get periodic emails from them reminding me of maintenance items that might be due on...
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
  ...The 2.1L WBX has enjoyed as much as much >as 1 million kilometers of VW testing and with required proper maintenance >has proven...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 24 May 2005 08:13:05 -0400
  ...Expect high maintenance costs. With proper maintenance, your camper can be a very reliable vehicle. On a list like this you are naturally going...
• ETKA -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:43:59 -0500
  Anyone know what happened to this software? It was really handy for do-it-yourselfs for maintenance on our vans. But it seems its...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 17:25:48 -0500
  gary hradek wrote: >Sure it cost more to maintain than a honda >civic > Obviously you've never priced Honda Civic parts. ;)
• Re: Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 16 Dec 2017 17:42:08 -0800
  Neil, My Pioneer non-cd stereo has maintenance power from some constant 12v source on the fuse box. The actual power to make noise...
• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 May 2001 22:10:15 -0700
  ...In Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, "Phaedrus" is the name given to the character of Robert Pirsig's "former self" who comes...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:50:13 -0500
  ...Your average Toyota (even an old 60s one) needs > absolutely minimal maintenance, and even those which don't ever get > that just keep on...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:39:07 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 3:54 PM Subject: Re: Maintenance Schedule > Other than a possible random road block safety inspection, California > inspects...
• Re: LPG-tank maintenance site?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 23:25:01 -0400
  ...Where should he examine? >Then, does anyone know LPG-tank maintenance web site? >His Westy is late 87' US ver. Does his valve look...
• DM: oil
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 16:47:41 -0700
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Help- looking for my paint code sticker.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 8 May 2003 14:32:02 -0400
  My paint code is inside a red VW maintenance book , which was left in the glovebox by the previous owner. Regards, Shawn.
• Re: AOL loses people's web sites!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 00:05:10 EDT
  ...And I believe that (the maintenance) is still on going.
• Re: 30k mile checkup? How much it too much? Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:53:04 -0500
  ...will be additional! I'd say if the factory warranty will not be voided, you know all the necessary maintenance schedule and you can...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:41:22 -0600
  ...And Diesel VW is rare, expensive and > maintenance on DIesel is typicallly double the cost of > gas, hence many Diesel owners do their own...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 10:32:44 EST
  ...It took me awhile to get around to it but I have revised my Fridge Maintenance article to read easier. Check it out now...
• FS: 83 Air-cooled Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hooper
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 18:10:51 -0500
  I have the following to offer: $20 + shipping 1983 Vanagon Owners Manual 1983 Camper Supplement 1983 Warranty & Maintenance Booklet Hayes 1980 thru 1983 Aircooled...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 May 2005 07:24:27 -0500
  ...Buy a van, get it up to speed maintenance-wise, and then keep up the routine maintenance - have a schedule - and the thing will...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:08:05 -0600
  ...2008, Rob wrote... > The point to this is you follow the maintenance instructions and >> nowhere in the Bentley did I see anything about keeping...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:10:46 -0500
  ...For many, that is what they are paying for in a newer vehicle - the convenience of not being inconvenienced with repair and maintenance issues...
• RE: Syncro off road?
  Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley, SWPRD
  Mon, 15 Aug 1994 10:42:12 EST
  My experiences with the Syncro, excepting cost of maintenance, has been all positive. The system WORKS; I've used mine on the beaches of...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:48:55 EST
  ...I guess they aren't cheap, but in relative terms of upkeep/maintenance/modification a small cost to make sure your wheels stay on...
• Fw: Am I crazy?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:53:16 -0600
  ...I say this as someone who has had an '87 Westy since it was new, followed the VW recommended maintenance schedule to the letter...
• Re: an offer...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Sep 94 8:54:36 EDT
  > Barry Nichols wrote: > I've thought about assembling a "Maintenance FAQ". etc. etc. Hooray, hooray what a great idea. My full support is extended...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 22 May 2003 11:53:26 -0700
  ...I do think this is a great idea (Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information). I don't have a lot of content to contribute but would...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:14:10 -1000
  ...received a "W10" maintenance >service/inspection every 6,000 miles. And the W10 service was performed >by a TRAINED technician who knew what he...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:27:34 -0500
  ...in terms of maintenance records from the past > owner(s), so if there's something under there that needs maintenance, > it would probably be...
• Instructions for fridge removal
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:47:08 -0400
  ...to get being the fridge to do some maintenance? Thanks, Bryan
• Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 21 May 2002 23:52:54 +1200
  >Yea Andrew I'm ignorant--- > >Especially when it comes to the junk Subaru engines--- > Terry displays his knowledge and wisdom to the entire list.
• Re: Rebuilt Tire? -- lay off
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:43:20 -0800
  ...I know what I am doing, I understand > retro-active maintenance! > And I don't need no more criticism from all you people! I...
• Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:02:07 -0700
  ...their database I get periodic emails from them reminding me of maintenance items that might be due on my Vanagon.� But their automated system...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:48:22 -0700
  ...VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost Date: April 16, 2010 4:14:57 PM PDT To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:46:07 -0800
  At 09:18 AM 02/17/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This subject has me thinking - what specific maintenance, other than >flushing coolant and using...
• Re: AC and engine temps
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 16:16:40 -0700
  ...My take-home message, is that without the "investment" (beyond "stock" maintenance, repairs, rebuilds), one can get a lot of life and use out...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:21:20 -0400
  At 12:35 PM 4/15/2010, Tom Hargrave wrote: >Does this keep me from contributing to this list? Nope. That's official. d
• Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 21 May 2002 09:18:25 -0500
  Yep, and I'm glad you finally figured that out Andrew--- TK--- E-mail message Terry displays his knowledge and wisdom to the entire...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:33:04 -0500
  ...It is virtually maintenance free, gets extremely good gas mileage, and is reasonably roomy. I have two car seats in it to accommodate my...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:54:29 -0500
  Well, the data as you report them makes a case for both NOT doing preventative maintenance on electrical circuitry, and FOR doing preventative maintenance...
• Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:59:35 +0000
  ...re-invent the wheel?  I am a big proponent of preventive maintenance.  But got the idea about the spreadsheet while out walking today.  So...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:24:01 -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: Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:20:13 -0500
  ...Maintenance? > >VW has recommended 2 year brake fluid replacement for as long as I can >remember. > >Here's a page from a Vanagon maintenance...
• Re: preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:00:55 -0500
  These are excellent words to live by, in my book. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 8:34 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca...
• Re[2]: Red Paint Color on Carat's?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 16:09:37 -0500
  ...The number appears this way in my 93 Tornado Red Eurovan's maintenance manual: LY3D 0000 0000 DG. Best. Mike
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 17 May 2003 01:08:18 -0400
  http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_boot_anatomy.htm http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm That should help you. Ben http...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:54:50 -0800
  Other than a possible random road block safety inspection, California inspects nothing but tailpipe emissions. //Jack > > What country are you in to say " > > very...
• Re: Big Brake maintenance (II)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:55:01 +1000
  It just occurred to me...being the "big brake kit"...they aren't an Audi pad are they? Mebbe that would explain the presence...
• Re: ASI manuals
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 18:49:53 +0100
  ...owners manual, Vanagon Diesel and Vanagon Camper >Warranty and maintenance 1983, plus Warranty and maintenance of your ASI >Recreational Vehicle Kit...with lots of...
• For Sale - '87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 11:21:17 -0700
  ...purchase in Spring of '98 Lots of new parts and regular maintenance performed by professional mechanic as needed. Presently needs front blower motor, fuel...
• Re: Solution to Reliability Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:04:39 -0600
  ...They require continuing quality maintenance to keep them running. But then, as a mechanic - that is a principle to be applied to ALL machinery...
• Re: Gasoline $$ :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 18 May 2012 19:51:49 -0500
  Interesting that 12 refineries all schedule maintenance at just the time when demand goes up for the summer. The BP refinery being hit by...
• Re: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 21:12:11 EDT
  ...only 30K to 60K? Then why Vanagon(88+) and EV have maintenance interval of 90K? BTW, I thought emission warranty used to be 5yr...
• Excel file for mileage/maintenance tracking?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 15:37:58 -0600
  Hello List Having recently bought an '86 Westy with 188K on it and having received ALL its maintenance records, I have decided to make...
• Auto maintenance software recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:37:12 -0700
  Anyone have a Windows base program they like? I'm doing so much to this van I'd like something better than a spreadsheet...
• Gas cap maintenance.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:07:11 -0700
  I use a little MoS2 (moly grease) on the gasket to cap interface. Brylcreem (a little dab 'll do ya). I keep a new...
• Pare tire at 42 psi?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
  Fri, 16 Jun 95 09:57:38 EDT
  Anyone know what the spare is supposed to keep 42 psi? (Bentley manual "lubrication and Maintenance" p. 19) I have never noticed this before...
• FS: 1993 Eurovan MV 5-Speed
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 13:32:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1993, 5cyl, 5spd, dual AC, one owner, non-smoker, 50K miles all maintenance records VGC $13,200 OBO St. Mary's, Georgia 912-673...
• Maintenance Shops
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 19:44:27 -0700
  Does anyone know of a good Vanagon mechanic in the Phoenix area? I've checked various listings and found nothing around here that's...
• Fiberglass top maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 21:12:35 -0600
  I'd like to bring my pop-top back to shiny condition. What's the best product to use? Something with lasting results? Thanks...
• Re: CV joint installation question.
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 01:55:53 -0400
  Check my site and have some dirty fun!!! http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Cheers, Ben (new owner of a 1973...