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• Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:11:29 -0500
  You mean Service and Maintenance? Jim > Kind of > like S&M... > > But I would know about that stuff. You'll have to ask Jim...
• Fwd: preventative maintenance
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:45:54 -0500
  ...preventative maintenance To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Cc: Just wondering about some things. When I go my beast 8 years ago, I did > some...
• FW: 90 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 10:38:38 -0400
  ...Is this indeed a full camper (full camper)? What other features or accessories can you tell us about? What type of maintenance or repairs...
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - onanov
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:45:48 -0600
  ...Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions. It has the wrong (green) antifreeze so I want to flush it and replace with the...
• Re: Fw: Re: gutless
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 10:03:56 -0500
  ...Despite following the VW's recommended maintenance schedule religiously, using VW replacement parts and practicing >preventative maintenance, the vehicle has left me stranded at...
• Re:cracked skylight vent
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 22:57:46 -0700
  ...Is there any preventive maintenance possible on these? Thanks, Cris. '91 Westie "Fafner" '66 Kombi '67 Deluxe
• Audi 2.6L I5 maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:01:29 EST
  Hi Veron , There is every thing availebl here is USA . Even special parts like Crankshaft.(Euro Van) Unfortunaly there are no more engine availe...
• Re: Removal fo FI injectors
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 18:36:45 -0500
  My site is partially up, there is a complete section on the injectors and intake system, removal & maintenance. Here it is: http://www3.sympatico...
• Amsoil products
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:34:30 -0700
  ...filters, air filters, oil, trans fluid)? Interested in knowing what changes you have made in your maintenance schedule if you use these products. William
• Re: Maintenance database Was Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 12:34:48 -0500
  Al and Sue Brase wrote: > Don't 83-85 have cold start valves? No they don't. The air cooled vanagons do, though. Mike
• FS: '85 vanagon owners manual & packet
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:12:44 EDT
  ...includes owners manual, warrantly booklet and maintenance booklet.. nice shape.. not ripped, waterlogged or mouse eaten like most out there! $23 shipped in the...
• Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:08:42 -0700
  On 6/27/08, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > You mean Service and Maintenance? > > > Jim > Yeah, that's it. That's the...
• Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:28:40 -0400
  ...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: Appearance (was Age)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:49:40 +1200
  ...Dead right. >Maintenance intensive? Have you ever owned a Beetle or Bus? My T1 & T2 buses actually were not maintenance-intensive at all. >If...
• Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 2 May 2014 23:23:38 -0500
  I would think the ease of maintenance goes back to one of Hitler's the ordinal requirements: "that the car must be simple enough...
• Re: Friday: Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:05:49 -0800
  ...Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, February 12, 2010, 1:20 PM I do believe that this is...
• Re: Longevity tips
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:58:39 -0800
  ...Attention to coolant and maintenance are really important. Certainly adding anything that decreases electrolysis will help too. I believe that maintenance is key to...
• Re: "maintenance free vanagons" (ha ha ha)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 2002 04:41:52 EDT
  ...NET writes: > Seriously, if you're used to/expecting reliability and maintenance expense > similar to same-vintage Japanese vehicles, it's not going to...
• Re: Pre-purchase inspection tips
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:44:00 -0400
  ...First, try to determine the owners attitude toward vehicle maintenance. Can he tell you the last time he changed oil? Does he keep maintenance...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:47:57 -0500
  ...many of our vans were driven for years with no maintenance, or minimal maintenance, before we got them. I've had the sense that...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 22 May 2000 10:57:15 -0500
  ...Is there any preventative maintenance you would recommend, to prevent the destructive electrical short you mentioned? Where exactly did the short occur? Regards, Scott...
• 1990 Westy Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 09:49:14 EST
  This mint-condition van is for sale from original maintenance-fanatic owner. See photo and read the details at: http://www.classifieds2000.com/cgi...
• Re: CV boots life
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:18:45 -0400
  ...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm And have some greasy fun, very messy ;-) Cheers, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1...
• Re: 88 CV joint noise
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 00:56:46 -0400
  Nothing to dificult, just dirty! Have fun! http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Remove, inspect, analyse and AFTER, buy some parts...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:03:19 -0400
  ...Sounds like a great maintenance idea. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
• Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:13:37 -0700
  Hey volks, At one point did 'they' include brake fluid flushes in Preventative Maintenance? For some reason, I never heard tell of such a...
• Re: Friday: Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:29:24 EST
  ...s because Eurovans don't lend themselves as well to > self maintenance - and no offense to those of you who have them and love...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???(5cyl diesel)
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:05:45 -0800
  ...wrote: >A vehicle that needs excessive maintenance will never catch on with the >masses. The trend is for tune-ups every 100,000 miles...
• Good mechanic in downtown toronto area?
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Hall
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:16:57 -0700
  Hi folks I'm looking for a reputable mechanic to do routine maintenance on my westy in the Toronto area, preferably downtown or at...
• Fuses...
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 17 May 1998 07:22:06 -0700
  ...Jim & Katrina ><> '85 gold Westy - "Dutchess" ..Because she's well preserved and high maintenance.
• SOLD SOLD 1989 Syncro Westfalia SOLD SOLD
  Historical mailing list - MIST
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 23:05:36 -0700
  ...All maintenance records since birth! SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Art mist at mbay.net
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:34:55 EST
  ...Regular maintenance and TLC are important. Rico Dagastino Munford, TN
• Re: preventive maintenance Now New Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:50:31 -0700
  ...preventive maintenance To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 12:32 PM On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 6:34 PM...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:29:49 -0800
  I love my Camper but wouldn't recommend a Vanagon to anyone who isn't willing to get dirty and do all the maintenance...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 13:26:42 -0500
  ...I guess > they aren't cheap, but in relative terms of upkeep/maintenance/modification > a small cost to make sure your wheels stay on...
• Re: VW's Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 12:12:27 -0800
  ...It has it's maintenance quirks, but nowhere >near those of the Vanagon. One item of maintenance some have with the later (98+) VW...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:21:20 -0400
  ...Needed tires - Bridgestone Ecotopia LLR Minor maintenance repairs, rubber mounts, CV boots, a brake mount pin.... Total cost $13K so far. A must for...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:55:05 -0700
  ...in terms of maintenance records from the past owner(s), so if there's something under there that needs maintenance, it would probably be...
• O2 sensor useful life?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 12:17:23 -0700
  ...only 30K to 60K? Then why Vanagon(88+) and EV >have maintenance interval of 90K? >> Hey Chris, just thought that you should know that...
• Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 22:55:10 +0000
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• FS: 1990 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:50:53 EST
  For sale by original maintenance-fanatic owner. Exquisite condition!! See photos and details at <A HREF="http://ep.com/js/mi/c0/n0/880548...
• Re: Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:32:06 -0400
  > Does a dirty air filter affect vanagon performance?? > > Shawn. It sure does. Honestly, I'm not trying to be overly cute here .... I just...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:57:36 -0500
  John Muir's book is of a piece with "Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." Whatever its merit as a manual, it sets...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 May 2016 08:49:28 -0700
  ...Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level Hi everyone! We have finally put together the first Vanagon class --- that we have been working on...
• Re: Few maintenance questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:37:47 -0500
  ...Why change the thermostat if it is working? This is not a regular maintenance task except after an over heating event or you suspect...
• Re: Annual maintenance budget
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:51:04 -0700
  I've long figured (ball park) $100 a month maintenance costs for a car, it's been a reasonable guess. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com...
• Re: Oops re: Preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:14:35 -0400
  At 01:22 PM 4/15/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote: >Ain't science (and wordplay) fun? Yes to both, but as I said a...
• Re: becoming your own wrench
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 18:26:20 EDT
  I relied on bentley (a vw maintenance bible) for my 1970 vw bus for ten years and saved $$$. i bought my used 1988 vanagon...
• Re: a possible sticker for list members
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 04:26:33 -0500
  ...Maybe charge an extra $1 for a charity and an extra $1 for the List Maintenance (Gerry) --peace-- stu
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 21:17:04 EST
  Have you refered to your maintenance booklet that came with the car? 10K is a LONG interval. My '98 passat 1.8T interval is...
• towing Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Laney, Thomas
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:23:41 -0500
  ...back from New Mexico to Fort Worth and want to use a dolly.....Thanks Tom Laney Maintenance Manager Fort Worth, Texas (817) 490-4156
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 23:35:07 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > You may not know all the benefits of OBD2 complaint vehicles and what that > "maintenance indicator light" is there for...
• Paranoid maintenance pays off again.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:49:41 -0600
  Paranoid maintenance pays off again. Just as a routine I readjusted my hydraulic lifters on my new Air Cooled 2000cc engine (5,000 miles...
• Re: Oops re: Preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:19:09 -0400
  At 01:16 PM 4/15/2010, Jake de Villiers wrote: >Damn, Friday came early this week! Yes, it's getting out of hand...
• Re: Rules to live by.
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 21:24:26 -0500
  ...05 AM 1/2/00 -0800, Doktor Tim wrote: >From Diesel Injection Service, >www.dieselpage.com/art1022tc.htm > > >"The Ten Commandments of Diesel Maintenance" >
• K&N filter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 10:06:27 -0800
  ...They found the best is a folded treated paper system FOLLOWED by an oil bath system (a la aircooled bugs) AND regular maintenance. They...
• 1986 Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 13:15:45 -0700
  ...His wife could not find the maintenance records- I am the 3 owner-the PO owned it one year. Has five -spoke aftermarket alloy...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 28 May 2004 00:20:35 -0700
  ...A/C charging and maintenance... I would like to ask the Honorable List for extensive advice on the subject of the A/C maintenance...
• Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:59:06 -0800
  ...How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock > Hey Miguel! > > All aircraft have airframe and engine maintenance logbooks where ever > maintenance activity is recorded. Why not...
• Re: Digitool info link
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:48:15 -0400
  ...saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much > maintenance, accept the dog)... > > www.carboncow.com > www.carboncow.net > -- shawn feller, ohio...