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• 84 water boxer with a rolling stall
  Historical mailing list - Chris and Shauna
  Sun, 18 May 2008 18:04:20 -0500
  ...We have recently changed the plugs, wires, rotor and cap and the fuel filter. It runs slightly better but still wants to stall. No...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 20:31:39 -0500
  ...If you just replace the filter, the oil level will drop as the new filter fills and you should be all set. Then you...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 19 May 2011 13:52:49 -0400
  ...solution curtesy of Alistair Bell: > > http://www.members.shaw.ca/McTavishPAC/filter/filter.html > > > Steven > 91 Westy > -- Peace out, sauerkraut. Roger '89 Westy "The...
• Relief valve parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:22:40 EDT
  I was just getting my 80 air-cooled ready for winter and when I removed the oil filter and parts from the relief valve...
• Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 22:37:41 -0500
  ...Anyone know where to get the filter cheap and the gaskets for the steering gear on the rack (it also leaks a bit). Joel
• Re: Jetta 2.0L conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 07:33:24 -0700
  ...getting > better flow" one of the listees has an DIY oil filter study/report > online. Pretty darned thorough. My take-away was "use Purolator...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:26:22 -0500
  ...fuel starvation, either because of a clogged filter or because of a clogged fuel line before the filter, or bad pump bearings caused by...
• Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Tue, 27 May 2008 18:30:28 -0700
  ...inexpensive, MAFs cost $25-$45 used, the open element > filter costs $45. Easy to install, nothing required > Cons: noisier than the airbox option, if...
• Vanagon Syndrome? ... please help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 25 May 2018 13:42:51 -0700
  ...cap and rotor - new air filter - new fuel filter - 02 sensor is one year old (about 6K miles) - timing checked and in order - throttle...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 May 2015 17:58:52 -0400
  ...The Waterboxers need the bypass in the filter whereas the inline motors have it in the filter flange. Looking at the filter the oil...
• Re: Skipping engine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 00:39:08 -0700
  ...Tromper wrote: > I've gotten this from clogged filters, and from blowout on the plugs, on > one occasion, my bet is the filter since...
• Re: Some more on Oil..filters, specifically
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:38:11 -0500
  ...Then they would add a little mineral sprits to the remainder, and wash it through very fine paint filters, leaving impurities trapped on the...
• Re: Oil Filter Options??
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:18:02 -0400
  ...Autohausaz lists the WRONG oil filter for the Vanagon. They list the 056115561G, which is a Golf/Jetta filter. While it will physically fit...
• Re: what is engine clicking noise?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 07:51:49 -0500
  ...A Mann or Mahle oil filter probably will stop this. It has the correct filter valve pressure spring for the WBX engines. Clicking will...
• Re: '85 gl 1.9 manual - bogging out - no power over 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:46:36 -0400
  ...I also removed the crappy plastic pre-filter and went witht he later model post canister filter. I do think I'll start with...
• Re: Oil change intervals
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:29:40 -0700
  ...All mechanics that service cars say that oil >should be changed every 3500 miles together with the oil filter. Is this >simply providing more...
• Alt. Oilfilters 1:st oilchange
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wenzin
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 20:46:15 +0100
  Hello Folks This is my first mail, I'm a new member.--- From Sweden Have anyone got a cross-list (referencelist) for Oil-filter...
• Re: What happens when you drive without an air filter?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 11:10:13 -0500
  ...What should I do, if anything, to clean up the mess caused by a lack of > air filter? Change the oil. Clean any obvious...
• Re: Dirty Fuel Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:40:57 EST
  ...I would try blowing (with compressed air) back into the tank at the line to the square filter. (Take the cap off first) If...
• Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:06:16 -0600
  ...It has new plugs, air filter, recent oil change and new filter. The fuel pump has been getting louder recently (last 3 months or...
• Re: Auto Trans Maintenance?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 22:14:41 +0000
  ...If you start seeing red puddles under your Autozone or Advanced, $15 the whole kit including the pan gasket, paper filter gasket and filter...
• Throttle Body/Air Filter Q
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:23:45 -0500
  ...anyone have any first hand experience with the MSDS cone air filter? David Filcoff dave@v-dub.musa.com Volkswagens! http://v-dub.musa...
• oil cooler-filter mount
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 12 May 1999 23:05:34 EDT
  I had someone p-mail about an oil cooler including an oil filter mount that retains the original location. But I deleted it by...
• Mail filters (was Zero Tolerence, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:13:48 -0500
  Pegasus Mail has a mail filter feature as well. Look for the funnel-like icon on the main screen. I screen lots of stuff...
• dripping coolant on 84 - is it my H20 Pump?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 17:08:15 -0700
  ...It is dropping off a place directly above the oil filter. I am afraid to ask, but here goes... is the water pump directly...
• Re: Running without a cat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:14:58 EDT
  ...and the intake systems are opened up with a cone filter or free flow air filter element rather than a stock restrictive airbox... running...
• Re: gas tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:10:32 -0400
  ...I think this can cause premature fuel filter plug up and fuel pump noise.
• Re: Need VW mechanic in Niles Mi
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:03:59 -0400
  ...Perhaps a pushrod tube is leaking a bit(8 rubber seals).It may be the rubber gasket on the oil filter. Could be the...
• Expensive Shortcut
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:02:19 -0700
  ...The filter was soaked and there was standing water all the way up to where the bolt-heads are that connect the filter box...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:46:29 -0600
  ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem > > >> No brand of oil filter will fix this but > >> thicker oil will reduce or eliminate...
• Oil filter/ pressure
  Historical mailing list - Martin's
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 07:23:01 -0500
  ...For Fram to list the VW as an applicable user, thier filter would have to meet VW specs. I currently have a fram on...
• JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 13:56:42 -0600
  ...I CHANGED MY FUEL FILTER BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET TO THE CLAMPS OR FUEL LINE (THAT PROBABLY NEEDED TO BE CHANGED MORE THAN...
• Re: Dirty Fuel Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:11:12 -0500
  I got large items in my filter because I punched holes in the screen,in the tank.Did it with a coat hanger.There...
• Re: Fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:40:48 -0500
  ...Perhaps others do not suffer from the problem since they have filters on the INTAKE side and replacing the filter buys more time. I...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 10:41:59 -0700
  ...I have a 85 Wesfalia with the square pre pump filter. I purchased a >> upgrade kit but it has no instructions with it. >> >> The...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:58:46 -0700
  ...Entity Tobin Copley spoke thus: > Rachel, on my engine (1.6L diesel), the oil filter housing is well > forward of and above where the...
• Broke it better
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:08:03 -0700
  The Westy needs inspection this month and in preparation I planned to replace the fuel filter with the one I bought last year so...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 19:48:24 -0500
  The switch for the high pressure warning buzzer is between the oil pump and the filter. Yes, it is before the filter. So the...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
  Wed, 30 Dec 2015 07:04:40 +0000
  ...And BTW, it's nice to know what actually happened to your filter - thanks. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com...
• Re: '87 Syncro GL Oil Purge
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 18:01:13 -0500
  Chris, If the leawk was from the oil filter area, I think there are two possibilities. One is that the filter gasket leaked . The...
• various oil threads-what works for me-slightly long
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:02:01 EST
  ...I am not sure how the previous three owners approached oil change intervals, the type of oil and filter that was used. I assumed...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:50:58 -0800
  ...I bought my van 10 years ago, a full tune up including fuel filter... and more than couple tune ups later but no fuel...
• $150 busses and wannabussers, piston slap...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 12:02:19 -0700
  ...Gee, oil change and filter, points, plugs, condensor, cap, rotor, belt(s), maybe plug wires, fuel filter, oil filter, oil, air filter, new battery...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 23:20:29 -0700
  > > Some people have been suggesting pouring some oil down into the pump > from the top, via the oil filter housing. I don't think...
• Re: Vanagon Stranded in Yuma, AZ..
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 08:07:17 -0800
  ...You may want to check the two short lines that connect to the oil cooler (the box where the oil filter mounts). Good luck...
• replacing the gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Emmet McGovern
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 12:43:40 -0400
  ...Ive been trying to drive around a bit to use all the gas, but im going through filters like crazy. I think ive bought...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:14:17 EDT
  ...If you do find that there is rust particulate you might want to go out and buy a cheap in-line fuel filter for...
• Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:35:48 -0500
  ...in order to open it up enough to get the air filter out? I generally only have about 1/2 hour of daylight remaining...
• Re: wtb: Air Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:31:17 -0400
  ...Kevin McLean wrote: > I need the air intake boot that goes between the pre-filter and the main > air filter housing on a 1987...
• Re: 1985 vanagon bogging down help in Arkansas
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Kline
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 16:10:12 -0500
  ...All answers that I received said to change the fuel filter, so back to Arkansas we went and I changed the filter last night...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:46:17 +0000
  ...along with a big magnet on the fuel filter to correctly align the hydrocarbon molecules. Oh and something about buying one of those electric...
• Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 22:37:34 -0800
  My $.02 I do the same thing but here we are talking about a difference of $1, $2, $5 per oil filter when it...
• Re: Fresh water pump experiment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 06:54:08 -0400
  ...Slim Line Water Filter Housing Blue/Clear w/PR 1/4" FPT > Pentek 155169-43 CBC-5 Carbon Block Filter 0.5 micron > Sun...
• Awning mounts or brackets
  Historical mailing list - John Crawford
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:26:35 -0800
  ...I sure don't see any filter.� Where is it supposed to be?� If you have a filter please send a picture of where...
• 91 Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Daniel E Moy/Avanti Technology
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 21:42:18 -0400
  ...Coolant flushed and replace with Autobhan - Oil change - Air Filter - Oil Filter - Fuel Filter Comes with: - Audi A8 Alloys and Tires 225/60 16...
• temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:13:58 -0500
  ...My air filter housing does not have a hose from the top center out to the carbon filter, but is capped off with a...
• high altitude
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 18:30:56 -0700
  Your air filter is there for a very good reason, do NOT drive around with out it! Many vehicles, especially older ones do require...
• Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:13:07 -0400
  "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> writes: > how much junk was in the old filter when it was changed ? you can > get very useful...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 30 Dec 2015 22:58:11 -0600
  ...That's why multi-grade oils exist. > > And BTW, it's nice to know what actually happened to your filter - thanks. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:56:22 -0600
  I don't know about the Mann filter's ability to alter or improve the various things being discussed here, but when my 90...