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• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:03:42 -0500
  ...The >biggest problem would be since the amount of information that needs to >be covered by including this 3x3x3 information architecture is of >course...
• Re: Moral question
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:31:41 -0500
  ...After countless hours on the >phone with the manufacturer and other information sources, we had our >maintenance guy reverse the polarity on the AC...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Duane Fahey
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 16:07:19 -0400
  ...Rust Prevention, >>Maintenance, Fuel, Suspension, Brakes) and then accept contributions for >>each area. In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for...
• Heater core bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Mon, 4 Apr 1994 16:35:25 -0500 (CDT)
  ...it has a lot of good information in it. I also have two (2) '84 Vanagon Maintenance booklets. One is from a car we...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 08:41:36 -0800
  ...and your response. -Derek mobile > On Mar 5, 2014, at 8:30 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > > Derk, for your information, I DO ride...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:25:34 -0700
  ...Previous to Zeno I worked on my cars for common and/or easy maintenance tasks, but if there was anything that appeared too complex...
• Re: Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:05:18 -0700
  ...transmission (I managed a water pump replacement, and the usual regular maintenance). I live in Beaufort, SC and the two repair shops near me...
• LiMBO WANT TO BUY ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Jun 95 14:37:39 CDT
  ...Anyone who has information on these trucks, please call Edd Hoffman (714) 241-0153 VW Westfalia popup camper, any year, #1 or #2 conditon...
• Re: I'm kinda new around here...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 23:01:36 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagon.com for tons of good information on replacing cooling system parts and maintenance. The service books you have at work probably...
• Cavitation corrosion/erosion
  Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:59:56 -0700
  ...Compleat contains DCA4 and eliminates much of the complexity involved in cooling system preventative maintenance. TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN A PITTED LINER IS FOUND Review maintenance...
• Re: Some thoughts on a FAQ Proposition
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 10:35:54 -0500
  ...Westy / Bus > > Maintenance that already exist on various member sites and other > VW > > sites. > > If an individual wishes to FTP this information down and...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:38:40 -0500
  ...Why not a Vanagon maintenance log book >> > kept in the glove box. >> >> >> >> >> > Alan Felder >> > Austin TX >> > 82 Diesel Westy >> > >
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:36:04 -0700
  ...I dunno. >I personally suspect that very few people actually do this bit of >maintenance, in that many don't even seem to know...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 09:37:01 -0700
  ...forward with > soliciting "Fixes" > and "Methods" for the multitude of minor maintenance > subjects. > > Stan Wilder > > On Mon, 02 Jun 2003 19:14:29 -0700...
• Using Aux Batt for CD Changer
  Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:29:00 +0100
  ...Past posting have provided me information on tire recommendations, cost of exhaust systems, how to fix/tighten the outside mirrors, and repairing rusty spots...
• Re: Moral question--no Bob-related content
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:28:16 -0500
  ...After countless hours on > the phone > with the manufacturer and other information sources, we had our > maintenance > guy reverse the polarity on the AC...
• Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:18:46 -0800
  ...I have also started to build a "narrative" with > essentially the same information. That's a text document and eventually I > will import it...
• Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 May 2003 07:10:42 -0600
  Frank, since all bearings eventualy wear, and preventive maintenance - cleaning and greasing on a regular basis - extend the bearing life, what do you recommend...
• =?UTF-8?Q?=E2=80=9985_Vanagon_Westfalia_Tiico_For_Sale?=
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Hastrup
  Thu, 9 Mar 2017 18:55:31 +0000
  ...I believe the problems some people have had with Tiico engine conversions has been because the installation and maintenance information provided for the conversion...
• Re: alfa romeo (friday friday friday)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 09:20:38 -0700
  ...I did a > >>little googling but didn't come up with a whole lot of information. > >>Does anybody have any experience, maintenance wise etc...
• Re: Long Distance Purchasing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 13:25:08 -0600
  ...I have almost matched my purchase price in >repairs and general maintenance that should have been done by the D.P.O., >and I...
• Re: Moral question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:11:18 -0600
  ...After countless hours on the >> phone with the manufacturer and other information sources, we had our >> maintenance guy reverse the polarity on the AC...
• Joel/Posting Patterns/Vanagon Disease
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 15:44:50 -0400
  ...Another reason is likely that in the early days, Joel focused on posting factory information. But the quantity and quality of information from independent...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:37:39 -0500
  ...All of the various contact information is listed on the site. Jay -----Original Message----- From: pyjme@aol.com [mailto:pyjme@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:12:48 -0500
  Dennis, thank you for this important information. It helps my understanding. Thank you also for your earlier post on how to best maintain the...
• Re: A very basic Inverter/Charger to consider
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 May 2020 03:58:21 +0000
  ...It has an LCD display that offers little information. No load or current information. Just volts in, out, status. There is a port for...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:46:56 -0500
  ...Why not a Vanagon maintenance log > book >>> > kept in the glove box. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> > Alan Felder >>> > Austin TX >>> > 82 Diesel Westy >>> > >> > >
• Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 9 May 2012 07:25:52 -0400
  ...Plumb in a pressure gauge if you like for more information. Apply a bicycle pump. If your pressure cap is flaky, the leak may...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:54:04 -0400
  ...t replaced according to maintenance schedule, so therefore the most important problem is operator information in the form of maintenance and care... but I...
• Re: feedback on '90 vanagon 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 04:06:17 -0500
  ...The vanagon is a pretty high-maintenance vehicle, and if the engine has 100,000 miles on it - it will likely need the heads...
• Re: Gerry
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:39:28 -0500
  Thanks for the help and information, David. Posts from Dennis Haynes with a character set of: "utf-8" are the ones with this problem...
• Re: Should I Buy this Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 09:32:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But wait! Will your dad do all of the maintenance things that we on the list do (e.g. bleed the cooling system regularly...
• /f Folly for Friday
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 09:46:27 -0800
  ...I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block number 3 of the accident reporting form, I put "trying to...
• Re: Syncro Tire Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:24:21 -0700
  ...information? Did you measure the diameter? Or are you creating a scenario just for discussion purposes? Anyone choosing not to do proper maintenance of...
• Re: Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:14:24 -0400
  ...transmission (I managed a water pump replacement, and the usual regular maintenance). I live in Beaufort, SC and the two repair shops near me...
• Re: Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:48:50 -0800
  ...1980, 1981, 1983, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 <http://www.bentleypublishers.com/volkswagen/repair-information/vw-vanagon-80-91-factory...
• Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:43:02 -0400
  ...Of course, I said "priceless"!!! So, I helped them build the attached information sheet, and will likely place it for sale on AutoTrader On...
• Re: Poptop flocking R&R
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:01:10 -0800
  ...You > will start receiving alerts. > > I will say the quality of information is kindergarten compared to this > list... List is where I go for...
• Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo...
  Historical mailing list - brent taylor
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:42:01 +0900
  ...Two important maintenance items that should not be overlooked are timing belt replacement every 60k miles and regular oil changes. Since the turbo is...
• Re: Quick intro and a question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:37:35 -0800
  ...I 'think' the earlier one you get, the more information for early vanagons it will contain. - that may be true. The commonly available Bentley...
• Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  20 Apr 1996 15:05:01 -0700
  ...Any one able to provide information/suggestions on what this vehicle might be worth: Located in Northern Ca. about 45 miles south of San...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] more electricity questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2005 18:58:44 -0400
  ...The occasional equalizing charge is a maintenance step to break up sulfation and equalize differences in the cells. 13.8 volt will get you...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 11:09:50 -0600
  ...and your response. > > -Derek > mobile > > > On Mar 5, 2014, at 8:30 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > > > > Derk, for your information, I DO ride...
• Re: Buying on E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:01:02 -0500
  ...with information. We talked extensively via email and the phone. He provided me with pictures (dozens and dozens) and documentation. - Full maintenance records to...
• Re: Warm thanks to Ken and Able
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 09:21:05 -0700
  ...I am currently going through > the > > database one user at a time contacting them to make sure their > information > > is correct and updated. Nothing...
• Re: worst cars - van?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 15:35:38 -0400
  ...I don't know the source of their information but it appears that they've only chosen to choose older vehicles that were manufactured...
• Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:42:13 -0500
  ...Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Maintenance booklet." My label, located as described, contains all that information, in the order...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:16:00 -0400
  ...And no, dont > even ask, I will not give it up until you admit that you posted faulty > information or apologize to the list...
• Re: parking fish?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 09:40:43 -0500
  ...Check the fluid level between regular maintenance services. For detailed information see BRAKES on page 18." Do you seriously want them to write that...
• Re: Is it me, or is list traffic down?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:47:55 -0400
  ...of simply asking if it has a timing belt that needs maintenance. As a side note: I make a ton of money on people...
• New to List, looking to buy Synchro, need lots of advice
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:56:47 -0400
  ...If you can suggest additional sources of information that I should reference (web sites, FAQ's, etc..) it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ezra...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:40:16 -0500
  ...Rust Prevention, > >>Maintenance, Fuel, Suspension, Brakes) and then accept contributions for > >>each area. In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:43:58 -0700
  ...All mechanical and maintenance records kept, from the new transmission, AC compressor and professional upgrade to R12. It has a new radiator, GW Tires...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:29:35 -0400
  ...The Bentley gives some good information on doing this job. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• 84 Wolfy, Dunner, for sale to a good home
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 10:27:30 -0400
  ...I've flown generally under the radar but the information I've had made available has been tremendous & truly appreciated. Here's everything I...
• Re: [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:16:04 -0700
  ...You will notice that my question didn't ask for any of > the information that would really tell me how the spring was > built...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion-Engine Management
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:34:56 -0400
  ...t replaced according to maintenance schedule, so therefore the most important problem is operator information in the form of maintenance and care... but I...
• Re: Poptop flocking R&R
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:01:40 -0800
  ...You > will start receiving alerts. > > I will say the quality of information is kindergarten compared to this > list... List is where I go for...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:28:28 -0500
  ...I dunno. >> I personally suspect that very few people actually do this bit of >> maintenance, in that many don't even seem to know...
• Newbie Questions
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Mon, 18 Aug 97 16:16:48 -0500
  ...for preventive maintenance to = keep the Vanagon in the best possible shape. Are there any good = websites or sources that have information for the...