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• Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:37:57 -0400
  ...I doubt the filter after the pump clogged that fast without there being enough crud to damage the pump also. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Happy new year
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:12:14 -0800
  I spent a nice afternoon lazily doing oil and filter changes to wife’s taco and son’s matrix. The same on vanagon much...
• Clog in Fuel Line
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:13:35 -0500
  ...and wanted to get all debris out, hypothetically.It is before the filter, let's just say. :-) -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo'
• Re: cheapy oil changes
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 20:27:08 -0700
  ...Do the US dealers really > charge $14 just for the filter? For twenty bucks, In my area they sell for about $7 at the...
• Mahle - Pressure bypass valve?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 21:03:50 EST
  Do the Mann and Mahle filters have a bypass valve? I've been buying NAPA gold, and have unwittingly been paying more than what...
• WTB: 2.1L intake boot
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:02:12 -0400
  I need a non-syncro 2.1L intake boot that goes between the throttle body and the air filter. Reasonably priced, please. I can...
• Re: Fuel Pump Poop
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 08:02:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Fuel Pump Poop This whole story brings back too many not so fond memories of changing the filters and pump in my '73 Loaf...
• Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type
  August 31, 1990
  ...3.0 liter (3.2 quart) 3.5 liter (3.7 quart)/Filter Water-Cooled: 3.8 liter (4.2 quart) Thru 1986 MY...
• Re: charcoal cannister
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:18:08 -0500
  ...charcoal cannister When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters...
• Re: Oil filter on a '69 transporter? (was: on a '74)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 16:04:03 -0700 (PDT)
  On Wed, 6 Sep 1995, Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote: > > > >My '69 also has an oil filter and uses spin on fram cartridges. Make...
• Re: Oil Viscosity Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:32:48 -0400
  Let me also chime in for 20W50 and Mahle/Mann filters. I run this year-round, including Pennsylvania winters (often down to singe digits...
• Re: vacuum and the fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Just
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:53:36 -0400
  ...Could this be the FPR going bad? I have repaced the injectors, plugs, wires, fuel pump, filter, air filter... Any ideas? Thanks -Rich On...
• Re: Toilet paper filter is better
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:09:19 -0700
  ...The purpose is simple;the filter is about ten times more efficient than ordinary ones with all the big hype. The hype works, you...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 22:03:27 -0600
  ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters If your 'check engine' light is on here in Ontario, the vehicle will fail it's 'every two years...
• Re: Oil pressure question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:47:58 -0400
  ...Turned out it was old oil, and a cheap ass filter that didn't have the anti drainback valve in it. I'd heed...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:29:27 -0400
  ...I have now changed the fuel filters. And I check the AFM connector and while they're put in a new air filter. Van...
• oil pump failure? please help...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 20 May 2019 09:31:55 -0700
  ...up the engine - drain the oil - remove the oil filter - fill the new oil filter and put it back once done I started it...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:44:00 -0500
  Oh, while I didn't exactly say it, I used the 2.1 air filter box, too, as the 2.1 AFM doesn't...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 14:50:03 -0500
  << The Trasco oil filter system does such a good job that it only requires an oil change only every 10,000 miles. >> If you...
• Re: if not one thing its another, fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 05:28:57 -0700
  A clogged filter or restriction from the tank will over stress a pump and kill it fast. Verify a clean filter and free gravity...
• Ottawa area parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 17:40:50 EDT
  ...Got areasonable price on Bosch parts- plugs, sensor and filter Their number is: 741-6245 (613) DC
• K&N obsession
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 20:05:54 -0800
  ...in case, here is an alternative to the "yeah it flows but does it filter" question. http://www.msdsinc.com/airintake_1.htm mark...
• Re: 91 gas tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:24:29 -0400
  > My plan is to add a plastic filter between the > tank and the pump, as shown in Bentley. That is indeed the correct solution...
• Re: Comments on displacement (Frank?)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:03:25 EST
  ...Will that increase with the K & N filter, we will soon see. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico Phoenix--->Florida
• Re: constant lack of power
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:24:25 -0800
  IIRC, a while back people reported a part the 2.1 intake air system would collapse and restrict flow, something about the air filter...
• Re: New dealer experience
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:49:44 -0500
  Byers Imports, Columbus Ohio- 03 new beetle tdi oil filter = $17.00, drain plug and washer = $7.50. They forgot to mentioned I could...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Oct 2004 to 2 Oct 2004 - Special issue (#2004-953)
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 21:06:42 -0600
  typically this whine is a restriction on the inlet side of the pump, most commonly the filter or the pickup inside the tank John...
• can anyone look up a part# on ETKA for me?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:41:23 EDT
  i need to know if 025 129 615 B air filter intake hose for '84/'85 vanagon transporter/truck is still available? local dealer...
• Re: Stumbling after fuel filter change
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:24:29 -0400
  There are three little wires in a plug where the Hall generator connects to the distributor.Sometimes they get broken or dont make good...
• Message For Malcolm Stebbins NVC
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 08:43:18 -0400
  ...Can you check your spam filter to be sure my emails are not being blocked? Thanks, Bryan
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:15:37 -0500
  ...But check that nut ! > > > > also check for this.. > > this has blown up engines ! > > make sure there is only one oil filter gasket/seal on...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:49 -0800
  ...Perhaps a > better solution >> is to get air filter available then modify the > filter to fit. >> It should be fairly easy to do than...
• Re: Eye doctor and Navigating the Westy
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 15:36:19 -0800
  ...That brand-spanking new fuel filter lasted a grand total of 24 hours. So I guess I'll be pulling the tank ASAP. Don...
• Re: problems with my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 08:26:02 -0800
  ...What kind of oil filters are you using? Using filters other than OEM (Mann or Mahle) can cause oil pressure problems. Try running with...
• Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters) and Trasco filters
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 08:11:19 -0800
  ...clarify .006 on lifters) and Trasco >> filters >> >> Hey guys, try to be positive! >> >> We talk to our car when it has done well - "Oh...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Vanagon Oil Lite Shenanagons
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 May 2006 12:29:42 -0400
  ...You need 20W50 dino oil or 15W50 synthetic, preferably Mobil 1 and a proper filter, like the Mahle/Mann filter sold by list vendors...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:54:48 -0800
  ...I always use a > Mann or Mahle filter. I replace the drain plug crush washer every time > I remove the drain plug. They are...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:34:28 -0400
  ...As for a better flowing filter the element for the Syncro has much more surface area and can also hold more dirt. As for...
• Re: fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:33:15 -0400
  ...I have the square filter on the other end. This hose goes between the filter and the pump.
• Re: Clog in Fuel Line
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 15:43:56 -0700
  On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 11:59 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Shouldn't the tanks internal filter keep that debris...
• Re: Oil light/buzzer
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 21:45:37 -0700
  ...A helpful soul on the list told me to lose the Fram filter. I did, and the problem never recurred. At 07:11 PM...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:29:26 -0400
  ...That way, members of the list could set a filter on their email to >send Vanagon list emails to a certain folder. Please -- no...
• oil filter OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:42:55 -0500
  Dear All, Thanks for all the moral support and the down and dirty tips on getting the stuck filter off. It was much easier...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:25:06 -0800
  ...Actually the thing that the >>>> oil filter (flange) >>>> > just >>>> > above the filter is where it's dripping. I am in >>>> hopes it's only...
• one more question...
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 21:44:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...it's about the air intake thermostat thingie to the right (R is R) of the air filter. the vacuum hoses from that area...
• FS Complete 2.1L installation
  Historical mailing list - Ray R Brubaker
  Thu, 31 May 2001 21:11:52 -0400
  ...before I pulled it I had an oil filter fail and but some pieces of rubber into the oil system. I have not seen...
• Re: empty gas tank fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:35:31 -0500
  New fuel filters won't do you any harm either. These tanks are very prone to rust on the top yo can end up...
• Re: Whining Fuel Pump - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:49:49 -0700
  ...An '81 Vanagon with fuel injection has one of two fuel filters. The California model has a large metal cylindrical filter in line AFTER...
• Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 20:53:19 -0400
  ...The fuel filter is a clear plastic, round filter in frotn of the pump. It seems to have some strange muck at the bottom...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:22:54 -0800
  ...This engine has been pretty clean. > > I am going to try the Mann filter sitting on the workbench and try some > test > drives. Again...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 May 2011 16:18:43 -0700
  ...I'd look at that assembly and make sure > the tubing connections are sealed right all the way to the filter. > > The heavy duty...
• Re: How to change ATF in 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 12:11:40 -0300 (ADT)
  ...I got a new filter/seal kit for <$25. The filler pipe is long since fused onto the pan, so I undid the 4...
• Re: How many fuel pumps does a Eberspacher BA6 Gas Heater have?
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:06:12 +0900
  ...The pump is located on the passenger side, off of the main fuel line before it hits the main fuel filter for the engine...
• Re: 2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on
  Historical mailing list - A2L1
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:38:23 -0400
  ...It is a Fram filter I am using but I have the identical filter on my 87 2.1 and have no problems so...
• Re: Running rich and low mpg
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:46:24 -0700
  ...cap and rotor, new Temp2 sensor, vacuum lines checked, > throttle body clicking right, fresh air filter and fuel filter, new coil, > swapped in a...
• Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 20:10:42 -0700
  ...I have always figured that if the filter didn't catch it the >screen sure won't. David, counter please? You might talk me...
• 1995 Eurobago
  Historical mailing list - Stan Dur
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 06:42:19 +0400
  ...A draw back was difficult access to oil filter (skid plate had to be removed and special tool for removal). Air intake system was...
• 91 Westy runs rough cold/great warm
  Historical mailing list - Ron Cave
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 00:48:01 -0000
  ...The last one said he'd had sleepless nights worrying about it! New items recently fitted:- Radiator, 4 injectors, air filter, pressure regulator, fuel...
• Oil Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:43:42 -0800
  ...This time I have Castrol 20-50 in it with a Phram filter. I just got a few filter in from Bus Depot and...
• Re: Pulling air filter box from Dodge Caravan. Anything else worth pulling? (...
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 1 May 2008 10:20:54 -0700
  ...Time, > musomuso@GMAIL.COM writes: > > > > Hi all. > > > > Am pulling the air filter box from a '93 V6 Dodge Caravan this AM. Guy > > only wants...