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• Re: Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 11:41:21 -0400
  Alright! Thanks for the overwhelming response everyone! It's decided then..... air filters are important! I'm changing mine, have you all checked yours...
• Re: Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:56:49 -0800
  ...RVC What is the recommended 'sealed/maintenance free' Group 41 battery among those gathered here together? My Delco Freedom is now applying for AARB...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:44:22 -0500
  ...to wear :-) >> >>Calle >> >> >Around here you get an on the spot maintenance check by random occurrence. >When traveling in front of a highway patrol...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:27:32 -0700
  ...In the 1950's the US Navy did a study on the value of 'preventative maintenance' on electrical and electronic devices. This was back...
• Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 2 May 2014 23:40:51 -0500
  ...Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance I would think the ease of maintenance goes back to one of Hitler's the ordinal requirements: "that the...
• Re: Maitenance Philosophy
  Historical mailing list - T and RMB
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 22:06:25 -0600
  ...Liasse wrote: >I think the operative phrase in your message is; "The type of maintenance I >want to do." If you want to do...
• Fw: Re: gutless
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:32:24 -0600
  ...Despite following the VW's recommended maintenance schedule religiously, using VW replacement parts and practicing preventative maintenance, the vehicle has left me stranded at...
• underpody trouble spots
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 17:41:21 -0500
  Dear List, If you had your V'gon on a lift and were looking for points in need of preventive maintenance or potential trouble...
• Re: nasty realization
  Historical mailing list - Marie Bussard
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:24:54 -0800
  Montana uses liquid magnesium chloride....if wanting to know more check out http://www.mdt.state.mt.us/departments/maintenance/deicer_use.html Fyi...
• more miles club
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:38:53 -0800
  ...It is an easy way to keep a vehicle�s maintenance log. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam...
• Subaru Cooling System Conditioner ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:45:42 -0700
  Out trolling the samba archives Any body ever try this Subaru Cooling System Conditioner (part number SOA635071) as a preventative maintenance for head gasket...
• Re: Death Valley(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:54:52 -0900
  Hey, our Great Dane is very low maintenance. She requires much less than our vans do and as an added bonus her byproducts are...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:51:10 -0700
  ...The reciepts were in it, and all the regular maintenance seemed to have been done by the book. Judging by the condition of the...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:48:24 -0600
  ...in terms of maintenance records from the past > > owner(s), so if there's something under there that needs maintenance, > > it would probably be...
• Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:50:24 -0400
  ...Read it ahead of time, do the preventative maintenance and enjoy your free time how you see fit. >> There is no preventative maintenance for...
• Maintenance database Was Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 10:37:58 -0600
  ...Consider it a bargain!! Seriously, has anyone developed a nice database for vehicle maintenance? I'm old enough to be suffering from CRS (can...
• A "Thank you" to the list server maintenance crew
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:57:09 -0500
  Been without connection to Gerry for three days. I was beginning to have withdrawal symptoms. My thanks to those involved in keeping Gerry running...
• fuel pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:44:00 -0500
  Dear List, Is replacement of the fuel pressure regulator on my Wasserboxer wise preventative maintenance after 16.5 years? Do they inevitably wear out...
• Re: Excel file for mileage/maintenance tracking?
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 00:33:34 EST
  I too would be interested in a spreadsheet for my vanagons. I have tried to put one together myself but my limited computer skills...
• FS 82 Wesfalia diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kjeldgaard
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 16:29:07 EST
  ...CD changer Awning, CV's lubed and new boots, have all maintenance records. Located in Vancouver, WA. Also, a very nice 75 Mercedes Benz...
• Auto trans. mtc
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 07:16:02 -0400
  ...Can the poster please resubmit his possible solution and any other general info on preventive maintenance on an auto trans for my westy. thanks...
• Re: 89 Vanagon FS - Adventurewagen highroof camper w/ incredibly low mileage
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:36:58 -0500
  ...Can you provide photos? Does this vehicle have any repair and maintenance documentation? Was it stored for some time? Thank you, Dan Roberts
• Re: What do you think.--aux heater preventative maintenance..
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 11:28:17 -0700
  ...The preventative maintenance approach suggests replacing the white bleeder screw and O ring at 5/15/25 years since it breaks at about 6...
• Re: NVC - mercedes list?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:38:43 -0400
  ...http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html http://boostnbenz.1baddsm.com/DIY/ (related to mercedesshop.com) http://users.vnet.net/w123d/w123d/maintenance.htm...
• 60,000 mile service
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  21 May 96 12:19:02 EDT
  ...Are there any preventative maintenance things I should have done or checked beyond the standard items in the manual? Mark Bowie bowie#m#_mark...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 12:52:24 EDT
  ...what you used to see coming out of tailpipes),better fuel mileage,lower maintenance,and the ability to run on non-petroleum products! Karl ~
• Re: Oil pressure question
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:11:03 -0500
  ...Speaking of the oil pressure relief valve, is it a good idea to replace it as routine maintenance after so many miles or years...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 11 May 2011 14:56:26 -0700
  At 02:43 PM 5/11/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > > Has anybody converted the Bentley diagrams to ordinary electrical > schematics? > >They are quite...
• misplaced Bus Depot discount code...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:50:56 -0400
  ...a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much maintenance, accept the dog)... www.carboncow.com www.carboncow.net
• Re: Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:52:09 -0800
  ...On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 5:42 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > Neil, > > My Pioneer non-cd stereo has maintenance power...
• Re: This week advice.....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:56:07 -0700
  ...In the 1950's the US Navy did extensive studies on the effect of their standard 'Preventative Maintenance' procedures that applied to electrical and...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 May 2005 09:05:56 -0500
  The dependability and worthiness of your new Westy purchase is mostly dependant on the maintenance or lack of maintenance. As a general rule Westy...
• Re: VW Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 18 May 2006 15:20:46 -0700
  ...Should any problems arise that would require a warranty fix, however, you would have to provide proof that all of the regularly required maintenance...
• Idea to motivate contributions for list maintenance
  Historical mailing list - TStone8359
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 19:05:41 EST
  The Charlie Ford screensaver post gave me an idea. How about an awesome Vanagon family portrait screensaver free for those who contribute, say $5...
• Re: BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 00:18:24 -0500
  What does this piece look like, and how far does it extend? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Wyatt <kokopellis@ATT.NET> Speaking of heaters...
• Re: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:18:42 EDT
  ...Do I need to perform some sort of maintenance or > oiling? I know nothing about the mechanics of either item, but I do have...
• Re: BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 10:42:45 -0500
  ...BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group > > > I used flexible stainless-steel on a Stewart Warner gas heater in my '74 > Westy. It can be found...
• Re: Travel.. yeap, this is why I own a van.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:07:29 -0400
  ...I also am thankful to you for all the maintenance and "how to" articles on your website. You are a credit to the VW...
• Pop Top Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 09:19:25 -0500
  ...That was the first time the top received any kind of attention/maintenance since the van was new. Roy O. '87 Westfalia ('till death...
• Genuine VW side door seal.
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 12:18:41 -0800
  ...Thanks, Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: underpody trouble spots
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 21:43:01 -0800
  ...a lift and were looking for points in need of >preventive maintenance or potential trouble spots, where would you cast >your eyes? > >Woody Up...
• FS 90 Vanagon GL in WV
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN PHILLIPS
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 19:06:53 -0700
  ...complete maintenance records. garaged. equipped with Braun swing-away wheelchair lift and passenger tie downs. automatic. burgandy. email sphil@citynet.net for more info...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:29:38 -0400
  ...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_swap.htm lol, Ben http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm
• auto maintenance/triplog softwre
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:18:44 -0400
  Someone was asking about this sort of software the other day............I did a little search and came up with these. Both look good...
• The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 12:09:44 EDT
  ...In the air-cooled T1 it is considered maintenance to pull the heads and replace the valve guides at 40K miles. This may seem...
• Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:24:59 -0600
  ...Since I've purchased my van (one year ago) I have not had the fridge out for it's recommended maintenance and my curiosity...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:15:58 -0400
  ...He paid to > have all maintenance and repairs so I learned didly. Thanks to Muir's > Idiot Manual, I corrected that, later. Yep- that...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 00:00:04 -0800
  ...some of the simpler maintenance work myself. > > Could you please help me make a detailed list of basic maintenance > "MUST-HAVE" tools for the...
• ECU Lifespan***Friday Musings***
  Historical mailing list - M=
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 02:17:43 -0500
  ...Planes have scheduled maintenance different than >our >vans--Why not replace our ECU's, fuel injectors, alternator, starter, >or >for that matter replace our...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 06:45:35 EST
  ...I have posted a technical article on the maintenance of the Dometic Fridge that's in our Vanagon Westfalias to my website. Go to...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:48:54 -0500
  ...VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost RE: German Vehicle Quality A couple of years ago someone on this list...
• Re: Interstates
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 08:12:09 -0800
  ...As well, the lion's share for the needs of maintenance and repairs comes from the trucking industry. The fees and taxes of commercial...
• Trade for a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:42:47 -0700
  ...Stephens, dba Doktor Tim's Spezialwerkstatt Maintenance, Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles Exclusively San Juan Island, WA 360-378-6258 doktortim@rockislandl.com
• Owner to be?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:01:43 -0500
  I'm looking at purchasing a 87 Vanagon GL, what are the things I need to look out for, what is maintenance like, what...
• Re: Help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:43:21 -0800
  ...Check your maintenance history to determine if anything is long overdue for replacement. Regardless, an inspection of these basic is in order if a...
• front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:00:16 -0700
  ...This lead me to wonder what the big green book calls for on front wheel bearing maintenance. To my surprise I found nothing listed...
• Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:46:57 -0600
  ...On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 12:29 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Hey Miguel! > > All aircraft have airframe and engine maintenance...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:33:01 -0500
  ...The biggest problem I have encountered on my own Vanagons has been pee-poor preventive maintenance by the PO. When I got them fro...
• Muffker weld- non Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:15:42 -0400
  ...Any recommendations on shops in the Santa Clara- San Jose area? It's too long a drive from Michigan to do maintenance. Thanks for...
• Re: Friday: Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:20:46 -0800
  At 2/12/2010 10:20 AM, Malcolm Stebbins wrote: >I do believe that this is to be a Vanagon AND EuroVan e-community...