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• Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:19:51 -0400
  ...In reality, with oil filters and modern oils it is not critical to clean it at every oil change on the air cooled engines...
• Exhaust System- EGR filter on 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 17:16:51 -0500
  ...The EGR filter on the exhaust system of my 82 Westy is rusted away. A friend of mine said I could just remove it...
• "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 11:28:07 EST
  ...117,000 miles, original everything, except for water pumps (4!) and normal maintenance items, (spark plugs, plug wires, caps/rotors, accessory drive belts, filters...
• oil pressure relief valve washer
  Historical mailing list - Michael Y. Feng
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 21:44:32 -0400
  Hi, I posted a problem with my oil pressure light flashing after I put an aftermarket oil filter on there. Well, the oil pressure...
• Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:43:40 -0600
  ...Hi All, > I've developed an oil leak above the oil filter. > It doesn't appear to be either of the two hoses > It...
• Re: Fuel starvation, I think...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:14:31 -0400
  ...In addition to extra fuel filtering,it will hold a large quanitity of pressurized fuel for long lown hill treks. At least half a...
• Re: bumble bee in fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:13:14 -0500
  My 1980 Westy did this too, it turned out to be a clogged fuel filter. Replaced the filter and the noise went away. ...JMM...
• Fwd: maintenance interval
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 09:09:50 -0400
  ...i was in the process of R/R the fuel filter and all the fuel lines due to age. (BTW how do you get...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 06:35:08 -0800
  Replaced the fuel filter and tested around the foothills east of Seattle and seems to run fine! Still has a hard time starting after...
• Re: Fuel tank cleaning.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:25:05 -0500
  ...The last fuel filter change (Nov11) had small amounts of rust. My fuel pump is noisy, not sure if the filter is collected more...
• Re: Miles Per Tank - 2.1L Syncro.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:07:42 -0400
  ...Mann Filter. New fuel Filter, New Oil Filter, Clean K&N Air Filter. Firstly, what is the agreed Gas Tank Volume? Is it 18...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:34:27 -0800
  They make de-ionizing filters and other geegaws for car washes, pressure washers- car dealerships use them for their fleets. I find it's...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:14:04 -0600
  ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem While I agree the anti drain back feature of out favored black filters seems irrelevant...
• Re: valve clatter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 09:51:00 -0500
  This valve clatter business is mostly harmless, and is most typically the result of not having the right combination of oil filter and oil...
• Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 27 May 2008 20:57:30 -0400
  ...1) stick with simply used MAF sensor and an open element filter (as seen in photos of the v1.x kit) Pros: inexpensive, MAFs...
• Vanagon Gas Smell (Leak?)
  Historical mailing list - Nato Dean
  Thu, 01 Aug 1996 22:57:02 -0500
  ...The fuel filter was leaking from the seam very slowly. Yes! No big deal. I had an extra filter in the van. I gave...
• Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:12:27 -0700
  ...Spare Parts List - Input > Why not just do the dummy things: > 1) Fuel Filter > 2) Alternator Belt > 3) Additive to remove moisture from the...
• New and used parts Blowout sale!!!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 17:48:36 -0400
  ...Still in box (Sachs) $50 Brand new clutch master for vanagon $35 Auto trans filter and gasket kit $3 Pair of good white sunvisors...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome? ... please help
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Fri, 25 May 2018 14:17:18 -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: Oil Change - Too Much Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 19:51:06 -0700
  > I just did the first oil change (with filter) on my new 85 1.9L. The specs > call for 4.8 qts. of oil...
• Re: Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:55:34 -0500
  ...Fuel filters was his first invention. > > tim in san jose > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jimt" <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent...
• Re[2]: Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 14:43:00 PDT
  ...Air Filter Intake Assembly Author: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu at SMTPGATE Date: 5/11/97 4:29 PM On Sat, 10 May 1997...
• HELP! Syncro leaking gasoline!
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 17:34:46 EST
  ...It was not coming from any of the hoses I could see (tank to pump, pump to filter, filter to parts unknown...) and it...
• Re: Trasko translation results
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 21:44:24 -0800
  I'm planning to install my Trasko filter at my next oil change. No need to waste the new oil in there now, right...
• Re: wtb: Air Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:45:22 -0400
  ...I think the list discussed this briefly last week. > > Kevin McLean wrote: > > > I need the air intake boot that goes between the pre-filter...
• Re: tap tap tap - ME TOO!
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 18:02:48 -0400
  Can anyone suggest where I can source a MANN filter in Montreal? I know the online vendors have them, but if I can get...
• Re: fuel pump choice? fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:32:57 -0500
  >There is a Wix metal filter with 1/2" male barb ends on each side >that I found with a little research at my...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Apr 2019 09:50:42 -0700
  what oil grade and brand of oil filter do you use?
• Is the list up? 11/25/01 420pm PST
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 19:20:35 EST
  Or is down? Are you filtering postings, TomC? BenT
• Re: Suggestion for List
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:53:28 -0700
  Maybe it's your filter criteria. I've got it filtered by the whole email address- anything coming in from the list email address...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:26:54 -0500
  ...The box filter has a 7 mm nipple on the intake side. I reversed the brass fitting on a GoWesty Fuel Filter Upgrade Kit...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:36:36 -0500
  ...Sometimes to the point where it would clog up the pre pump filter at the tank. (my pump making noise should have been a...
• Re: Guess my oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:54:29 -0400
  It could be the oil cooler which is just above the oil filter. It actually sandwiches between the oil filter and the block. It...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Adam Crawford Webb
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 23:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have a 78 VW Westy, 2000 cc as well. >It seems to be coming from above the oil filter bracket. I am no...
• Re: Mann Oil filter confusion Listees/Vendors please help....
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:59:46 -0600
  The filters I got(from a multi-item ebay purchase) were from Autohaus AZ and they also had the 056 number for that filter...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:17:16 -0700
  Thanks again for the insight. � You listed a variety of filters, but I did not get which one you personally like. � Jeremy From: Dave...
• Re: I can't wait!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 06:35:13 -0400
  ...Jim, please >> bring Gerry back as he was years ago.... > Until then, filters are your friend. Set em up... > If you are wasting your...
• Re: internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Romano
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:06:09 -0400
  ...With in 2 tanks of gas my fuel filter was chock full of rust balls and so was the replacement filter. I ended up...
• Re: Amsoil bypass oil filters
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 14:13:48 -0500 (EST)
  ...Also, this external filter arrangement provided me convenient places to mount my ne oil temperature and oil pressure sensors. Regards, Jim Davis 87 GL...
• A/C blowing foam
  Historical mailing list - Ssittservl
  Tue, 19 May 1998 02:03:37 EDT
  ...It looks like the remains of a filter of some sort. I've looked in the vents and the air inlet with a flashlight...
• oil drain plug sealing rings?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:10:45 -0400
  I seem to remember getting some copper crush sealing rings with some oil filters a while back, but they're not in the latest...
• Re: A/C Grey Filter Spewing
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 23:57:22 -0400
  Mike wrote: > > Does anyone remember who (Steve maybe?) posted something about a > deteriating filter spitting out of the a/c vents? Guys, Since I...
• Re: Why the Delete Key is not enough!! PLEASE READ
  Historical mailing list - Jon-reed Hathaway
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:28:41 -0400
  ...m on is the only one which does not > filter outside spam) doesn't filter spam. > I agree with Ric at this point and...
• Re: Where to get K&N Air filter for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 16:06:56 -0700
  ...Where to get K&N Air filter for Vanagon? >Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 18:29:15 -0400 > >Hi All, > > >Where can I get...
• leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - joe lucca
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 19:03:56 -0500
  hi all, recently i've noticed a small amount of coolant leaking from what appears to be near / above the oil filter? i looked...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:51:16 -0400
  ...Monday, June 20, 2005 3:24 PM Subject: [VANAGON] K & N Air Filter > Does anyone use one of these and if so how has...
• Re: An unfortunately thing about the subject line at GerryVanagon -
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:22:59 -0400
  ...Look around in the menus for how to set up filters or rules. Create a filter or rule for mail where the value of...
• Re: external cooler/filter : trust the dipstick?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 95 16:09:27 EDT
  > > With all that hose and cooler and filter up above the case, it seems > to me that perhaps you can't trust the dipstick...
• Re: diesel engine question. Little Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 08:08:09 -0500
  ...All VW Diesels I have had have had the separator built in to the fuel filter itself. The filter is mounted upright and there...
• 81 Westy- gas tank full o'schmutz
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Landis
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 10:28:13 -0500
  I'm currently on the fifth fuel filter in 4000 miles on my 81 Westy. The guy who sold it to me had rebuilt...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 20:37:09 -0400
  ...I installed the additional cooler by using an Empi sandwich type adapter that goes between the oil filter and the original filter mount. I...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome? ... please help
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Tue, 29 May 2018 20:14:43 -0600
  ...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: repair manual
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 10:43:05 -0700
  ...Where I live can get seriously dusty & the stock filter easily gets bunged. I believe the K&N filters are less restrictive to air...
• Re: Oil and Filter Changes
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:22:11 -0600
  ...I've been using the calendar as my guide > rather than the odometer and changing oil (20w50) and filter (Mann) every 4 > months. Is...
• sometimes it's the little things
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 15:53:02 EDT
  ...he'd been there about 1/2 hour...thought he had a clogged fuel line...he'd changed those, the filter...i helped him...
• Re: Vanagons & Fuel Line Fires
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 17:00:50 -0800
  At 04:31 PM 03/01/99 -0800, you wrote: ... >>Check the fuel filter which can be seen through the left rear wheelwell. It...
• Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:53:14 -0500
  ...Braided Lines for fuel that are high pressure? > >Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on fire as well? > >Robert...
• Re: Oil filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:24:06 -0500
  > What is the correct oil filter VW suggest for a 1.9 wbx? > I am going to skip on the NAPA brand this time...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 3 May 2005 07:03:42 EDT
  ...JC... >> Hi trying to work a bit better gas mileage out of my 1986 VanagonGL with >> automatic transmission. >> already replaced plugs, Air filter, Fuel...
• Re: air filter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:35:31 +0000
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