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  • Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:24:28 -0600
    ...Could this also have to do with the filter > being > stopped up? ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per...
  • 86 Vanagon GL going for Parts
    Historical mailing list - Richard Hotchkiss
    Thu, 3 Nov 2005 12:04:17 -0500
    ...Air Filter Rear Brakes Rear Brake Cylinder Oil filters (mann) Please email me directly with offers.. Thanks Hotch 93 EuroVan MV 86 Vangon GL...
  • Major oil leak help!
    Historical mailing list - Doug F
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:24:28 -0800
    ...However, recently it has really been leaking a lot and I thought it was the plug, wrong! I thought it was the oil filter...
  • Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:26:23 -0500
    ...K&N air filters. Fram oil filters. Rear deck wings seem to be popular these days, as well as "fart pipes." The right sticker...
  • Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 18 Mar 2003 16:02:15 -0600
    ...Change the oil and filter, remove and clean the strainer after this 20-minute run in. Drive the vehicle at 2000 RPMs or less...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:14:08 -0800
    When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters looked *very...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 19:49:57 -0600
    ...20 minutes at 2000 rpm.w/oil and filter change on completion 200 miles at or around 2000 rpm. w/oil and filter change...
  • Re: Water Filtration vs Water Purification
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Sat, 4 Jan 2003 17:54:16 -0800
    ...I have water >filter >just before it enters the faucet. Here in my neighborhood near >Seattle the >city water doesn't taste that good...
  • Suggestion for List
    Historical mailing list - shawn feller
    Thu, 8 Jun 2006 23:13:45 -0400
    ...Either way those messages don't get filter properly if you are using a domain based filter. Someone got an idea I don't...
  • Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:08:35 -0700
    I understand that many VW motors, some WBX included, have the oil filter/coolant heat exchanger like the one 'above' the oil filter that...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner ....
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:11:24 +0000
    ...That air filter had three fairly extended offroad trips on it .... maybe 150 miles of dusty roads at most, and the filter sits inside...
  • Re: '87 Westy running rough
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Tue, 16 Dec 1997 21:12:51 EST
    Have you ever replaced the fuel filter? You leaving a gas station sends up red flags to me about bad gas or water in...
  • Outstanding 1990 Westy for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Rose Geiger
    Wed, 19 May 1999 15:31:53 -0400
    ...Many items attended to in last 1,000 miles, ie - new water pump, plugs, wires, distributor parts, fuel filter, air filter, coolant and brake...
  • Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:56:16 EST
    My sister bought a '98 Golf and she just changes the oil every 5k miles and uses VW/Mann filters and has no problem...
  • Replacing Rear Main Seal
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Thu, 21 Feb 2002 07:51:18 -0800
    ...I'm going to do an oil and filter change and auto tranny filter and fluid change as well. What other things should I...
  • Re: Message For Malcolm Stebbins NVC
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 18:06:49 -0700
    ...I wrote to you and suggested that my spam filters have been re-set to zero = no one, so you're clear. but I...
  • Re: Tune Up Poll
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 21 Feb 2016 18:10:55 -0800
    my mechanic recommends 7K miles oil change using synthetic oil for the sake of oil filter that get dirty rather oil performance....
  • FS: Syncro Air Filters.
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:40:35 -0700
    The chenuwhine cherman article. I have 5 for sale at 50US plus ship. These do not have the Wehrmacht eagle. Pmail Pensionerd.
  • Road Dent
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:47:07 -0400
    I don't know if Gerry has a mouse trap but look what I caught in my mail filter. LOL -Larry [Image] [multipart/related]
  • Re: Oil Light Question
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Mon, 4 Apr 2005 00:02:45 -0700
    Greetings all, I changed the filter on Wednesday and the problem went away (no more Phrams) ThanQ for all the input! Jere
  • Re: engine noise - hydraulic lifter damaged?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 14 Sep 2004 14:30:19 -0500
    ...Mann or Mahle Oil filter ---- has a bypass relief valve sufficiently strong to hold pressure in the oil galleries when the engine is shut...
  • Re: Mahle OC 28 oil filter
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:03:09 -0400
    Well thanks for update. :) Found Mahle OC28 filters so all is goot. Thanks again to all for information! Neil. --- Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail...
  • Re: List problems- need admin help?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:37:15 -0800
    ...I checked on the > > yahoo Vanagon list and it's a ME problem. > > > > They are NOT being filtered our by my ISP, NOT being...
  • Re: Fuel Pump Relay/Fuse
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:09:14 -0800
    ...IIRC, there were 3 different filter configs for gas models. Pre pump filter only, pre and post pump filters or just a post pump...
  • Re: Advice on TD engine problem
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Mon, 11 May 2015 20:18:38 -0400
    ...No oil pressure. >> > After about 30 seconds I shut it down. >> > Replaced the oil filter with another one. No difference although the >> oil >> > filter...
  • Re: vanagon 1.9l diesel oil blow by in air filter issue?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:26:44 -0800
    ...So they steam cleaned her valves, > changed the oil, filter and air filter. (it had a cheap autozone oil > filter on it!) and $89...
  • Re: Clog in fuel tank outlet
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 5 Apr 2021 08:23:13 -0500
    Rich, and just how would you go about removing that screen filter ? I think you need to look inside one of these tanks for...
  • Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
    Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:21:45 -0400
    ...My problem turned out to be the charcoal filter was plugged. The small hose at the bottom of the filter that goes into the...
  • idle adjustment problem
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:08:26 -0800
    ...cap, rotor, oxygen sensor, air filter, fuel filter, oil change - new vacuum hoses - replacing throttle body with a good used one because of bad...
  • Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:34:16 -0400
    ...But the main suction line is upstream of the AFM, which means that with the engine not turning any fumes will fill the filter...
  • Re: Touchy Topics
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:18:55 -0800
    ...This > weekend I > plan on changing the oil and oil filter, flushing and refilling the > cooling > system, changing fluid in the tranny and putting...
  • Cheap theft protection?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:53:34 -0600
    ...Dobles as a gas flow shut off when changing pump or fuel filter. i hate pinching fuel lines!! Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel
  • Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 06:50:56 -0700
    ...If it doesn't, first make sure you are using the proper weight oil and factory correct filter. If that doesn't solve it...
  • Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:03:41 -0500
    ...He insisted that single sideband transmission couldn't be done, that you couldn't make filters that sharp. I pointed out that I'd...
  • Re: Golf GTI oil coolers available?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 29 Sep 2001 09:15:49 -0400
    ...My problem with them is that they literally extend the oil filter dimensions so that I will have to deal with coolant hose interferance...
  • Re: Auto Trans pan gasket and filter replacement
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:19:28 -0700
    ...Auto Trans pan gasket and filter replacement > OK, gang - may be a simple proceedure - but it's me we're dealing with > here > :) > > I...
  • Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:41:01 -0700
    ...So I deleted the pre pump filter, > and installed a post pump canister type > > Prior, with new tank + reseal/FP/filters/hoses, at idle...
  • Eurovan: oil over-fill
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 4 Oct 94 9:42:01 PDT
    ...I was wondering > if the oil filter had been damaged because of the pressure. When the > oil was re-drained, it came out like...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 29 Nov 2020 23:24:34 +0000
    Good info Dan about the fuel filter.  They are so easy to replace.  Anyone know of a recommended change interval for those?  I just...
  • Re: Engine break in
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 25 Nov 2002 17:47:34 -0600
    ***************[Engine break in]****************** Install 20/50 Wt engine oil, new oil filter. Run the engine at 2000 RPMs for twenty minutes. It will take...
  • Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:38:22 -0500
    ...Think of Diesel fuel when it get so cold it starts to get wax crystals blocking filters and stopping engines from starting or worse...
  • Re: Changing the engine oil
    Historical mailing list - thetrans
    Sun, 10 May 1998 15:14:08 -0400
    ...new oil filter (BTW a large screw driver puncturing the old oil filter works well to unscrew the old oil filter if you don...
  • Re: Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:50:23 -0700
    ...Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box | | Does anyone know of a good alternative method to secure the |AFM/Air-Filter box so...
  • My EB Breakdown Story Continues...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:25:07 -0400
    ...Went home and gave it some thought, remembered my suspecting bad gas-pulled the fuel filter off and what drained out was BLACK! Stuck...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:51:19 -0800
    Don't overlook the other features of the 3.0 Caravan filter box. First, it was made in Canada, how great is that! Second...
  • Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:10:20 -0700
    ...After Oil and Filter Cnange, what task is next in the range of owner-performed service tasks ? Tire rotation perhaps ? Brake inspection ? or ..? On...
  • Re: '85 gl 1.9 manual - bogging out - no power over 2nd gear
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:27:32 -0400
    ...I'll swap the filter out and just might go with a clear pre-folter like you did and possibly the pressure guage in...
  • Re: Fuel pump buzzing
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:09:30 -0400
    Both the pump and filter are about 2 to 3 years old. Bryan From: John Meeks [mailto:vanagon@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 07...
  • Re: Selling Hop a Long
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:05 -0700
    ...I drained the oil/gas, new cheap oil/filter, run short time, then new good oil/filter. Ran fine. Turns out the fuel pressure...
  • 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 16:34:28 -0500
    ...The systems in the after-market catalogs do not include the catalytic converter or the EGR filter connector. I've installed a muffler without...
  • Re: When Gerry Goes Down
    Historical mailing list - ejstevens
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 13:34:39 -0400
    ...Yasment >vanagon-unrestricted@onelist.com Moderator >ICQ#- 30964617 >AOL Instant Message- YasmentJM > > Does this alternative list filter out email attachments like the GIF files...
  • Re: cheapy oil changes
    Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
    Sat, 12 Feb 2000 08:20:03 -0800
    Listees, In resort-area Palm Springs, "my" local dealer, Livreri VW, charged me $14.00 within the year for the "official" black oil filter...
  • Re: Fuel pump woes
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:43:25 -0400
    ...Change the fuel filter(s) before doing anything drastic with the pump. In particular the filter btw tank and pump will make the pump...
  • Re: Inline 4/ Tiico Oil Capacity
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 08:47:25 -0700
    With a filter change and with the '82 or '83 diesel Vanagon alloy oil pan, Bentley says 4.25 qts. I believe. 4.5...
  • Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to preventleaks?
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:21:11 -0600
    ...Braided Lines for fuel that are high pressure? > >Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on fire as well? > >Robert...
  • a thing to share...
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:28:28 -0700
    for you the one who has WBX engine... *OIL FILTER SHIELD* http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=261355&start=8700
  • Re: Oil change experience
    Historical mailing list - Marco
    Sat, 6 Jul 2013 19:22:54 -0700
    I have taken to writing the date/mileage on the oil filter. Helps me to remember when to change it again. Cheers, Marco
  • Gordita boy
    Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
    Tue, 27 Apr 1999 19:03:30 -0700
    Is there a way to filter out this child's comments? _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo...
  • Re: K&N Part Number?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 16 Mar 2001 23:48:37 -0600
    The part number for an K&N air filter for an 85 GL, with an 1.9 is: #349897 ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
  • Re: Fuel filter question
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 16:12:52 EDT
    Not only keep it, but replace it with a fresh one. Your gas tank is getting older, and putting off more junk. JC