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• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 11:49:43 EST
  I have the same problem, and recently read that if you don't use a Fram oil filter, the oil pressure light goes on...
• Re: New Subject Matter
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 01:50:21 +1200
  >Alright, >Let's see-- >OK here it is---- >Let's run the K&N air filter's into the ground again----- >Anything has to...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 12:32:52 EST
  In a message dated 1/2/02 9:45:05 AM, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: << If its made in China hand it back to...
• Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Fri, 14 May 2004 13:10:14 -0700
  ...And when using it to clean your fuel system, should you change the fuel filter before or after the process? Thank you all. Jason
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:17:54 -0500
  but with two ratchet straps and a bumper > jack I was able to pull it off once I removed the oil filter. a man...
• Re: Knocking noise from lifters
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:11:13 -0500
  ...I think the filter issue is a bit of a crock, too as the filter sits upright enough to hold most of the oil...
• Re: Get a gmail account just for this list OR try sub folders and filters
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 7 May 2005 11:08:32 -0600
  I have the same setup on my local mail program (entourage MAC) with filtered (sorting) folders for each mailing list as well as my...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 3 Apr 2014 04:44:08 -0500
  ...On oil changes, do the hoses and oil cooler drain out > the oil filter housing when the oil filter is removed? could be messy...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:12:29 -0400
  ...Someone posted that they could do it by removing the threaded tube that the oil filter attaches to. In my mind, that would be...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:20:55 -0700
  ...Fuel Filter "Update" Results > > So, is it fair to say that a noisy FP may be caused by the pump delivering > too much volume...
• Re: charcoal cannister
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:30:14 -0800
  ...I previously removed the cannister checked the valve and shook the cannister to try and get it to filter properly but feel that this...
• Re: 2.1 lifter replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 08:26:09 -0500
  ...In addition, having an oil filter with the proper internal relief valve spring pressure is critical on these engines. I use a Mahle filter...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 18:58:51 -0400
  ...It wasn't a big deal for us, we needed a new filter anyway. We just can't use Vanagon filters on the westy...
• Gerry and Spam
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Sat, 11 Jan 2025 09:37:49 -0700
  Hello, I think that almost all of our list mail delivery problems are related to spam filters. They get it wrong some of the...
• Re: part number
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 14:03:42 -0700
  ...The actual picture shows the older style air filter housing (square element ala 2.0 air cooled engine), but everything else looks correct and...
• Re: Noisy Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 09:45:27 -0500
  ...Do all vanagons do this A noisy fuel pump can be a sign that your fuel filter needs replacing. Replace your fuel filter --- if...
• Re: '85 Westy Shifting Problems
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:22:59 -0700
  ...When you drain the old lubricant, drain it into a clean container then filter it through a t-shirt on it's way to...
• In-line water purifiers?
  Historical mailing list - Parker Beeson
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 21:56:01 -0600
  ...are home-type filters for things for chlorine etc. Interested more in removing bacteria/viruses and will likely be filling the tank a lot...
• Re: Oil Cooler seal
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:29:09 -0500
  ...Remove oil filter. Loosen big nut under filter. Remove threaded pipe. Replace gasket. Assemble in reverse order.Fill with 10W30. Drink celebratory beer. Ken...
• Re: Denver Parts House
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 20:14:31 -0700
  ...of a parts house in Denver that carries the correct > oil filter for an AC vanagon and that will also have valve cover > gaskets...
• Re: FYI - Fuel filter availability
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 31 May 2007 09:39:01 -0700
  ...on the holiday > weekend, I discovered that AutoZone *stocks* a fuel filter that fits the > Vanagon (2.1L) perfectly. It's Chinese and it...
• DM is dead! Long live DM!!!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:07:54 -0800
  ...OEM filter is Hengst manufacture in VW-Audi box and comes with new large o-ring seal. It is founded on a PLASTIC fiber...
• Re: fuel system
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:10:34 -0400
  ...Do you have a fuel filter between the tank and pump? If so, change it. Or maybe there is a load of trash in...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:10:15 -0500
  ...There was no metal that >>second time. >> >>Modern filters will get metal most times. I like to cut my filters, >>flush them, and see...
• Re: Suggestion for List
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:58:20 -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...
• Re: screen in gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:23:27 -0400
  ...Replacing the prepump filter made no difference. I cut the used prepump filter in half and found that the inlet is very restrictive, and...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:59:22 -0500
  ...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: Distributor Woes - One Lives - One Dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:02:00 -0800
  ...as engines go ..having anything sandwiched between spin-on oil filter and engine block Always has the potential to get loose ..tend to leak...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:54:07 -0800
  ...I am wondering if a clogged fuel filter would then lower the pressure enough to cause it to run like this ? It starts fine...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:10:18 -0400
  ...I used the top part of an oil filter as my second nut. I had one from BD that got mashed in shipping and...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 19:31:37 -0800
  With a mega-tune-up, >new belts, hoses, filters, gaskets, oil & filter change, transmission >filter/fluid change, 0xygen sensor, coolant sensor etc. and I...
• Re: '86 Valve job question - details
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 07:42:26 -0700
  ...FRAM oil filter 20W-50. Let van sit for a week. Lifters simulate a rhythm section for about 20 minutes of freeway driving, then...
• Intermittant Start problem...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:52:37 -0800
  ...I figure, pointless ignition so I replace cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter, oil, filter, etc. Except points and condensor since I...
• Re: san diego parts suppliers
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 20:08:42 -0700
  ...the guy tried to sell me an oil > filter for an air cooled 2000cc... it was a mahle OC > 28... good thing I knew...
• Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 20:14:41 -0400
  ...Last year, I added Cruise Control, and upgraded the fuel delivery adding the Bosch filter. I suspected vacuum issues due to the Cruise, so...
• Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:24:30 -0500
  ...makes the fuel-filter change an exercise in high-speed toolwork! >On my '78 I plan to add an electric fuel valve that is...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:38:00 -0600
  ...my 1986 VanagonGL with > automatic transmission. > already replaced plugs, Air filter, Fuel filter. Engine has been gone > through once or twice by my mechanic...
• Re: blue vs green coolant - another player?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:09:15 -0500
  ...i do notice that the blurbs mention that you do NOT have to have a filter on the cooling system, and in fact, mention...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 11:20:32 -0700
  You really change the filter twice as often as the oil? Mike On 10/3/07 10:51 AM, "David Clarkson" <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:31:26 -0400
  ...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > The oil filters on both the 1.9 and 2.1 waterboxer engines are > exactly the...
• Re: Air conditioning usage and effectivness of window tinting?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 10 May 2017 15:45:12 -0400
  ...I was told you can also get clear film that acts as an infrared filter, which would be great on the inside of the...
• Re: '84 1.9L -- cannot remove crankcase drain screw -- what to do next?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Oct 2016 12:00:40 -0700
  you could supply your own oil and filter and ask him for a discount price - or you could go the suction route using oil...
• Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:38:29 EDT
  hey guys saw a good one this week. somebody had used a beer coolie to insulate the fuel pump. Budwieser wrote right on it...
• Re: Metalic Chirping Sound ~More Details
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:24:54 -0400
  ...I already had a similar (?) sound that I traced to the air filter housing attachment, the one that ties it to the passenger side...
• Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 13:30:02 -0500
  ...Any thoughts on it's origin? Could the cooler at the top of the oil filter leak this together somehow? Any advise is appreciated...
• Re: 1991 2.1 l auto vanagon stall on warm-up
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:54:20 -0500
  ...Changed your fuel filter lately? How about the pump? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)
• Re: Fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 13:36:53 EDT
  I would try replacing the fuel filter before actually replacing the pump. Some times these get restricted and cause the pump to whine. Thanks...
• Re: Where to get K&N Air filter for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:34:25 -0700
  www.performanceintl.com is where i got mine. bill On Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 03:29 , Richard Golen wrote: > Hi All, > > > Where can...
• starting
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:13:40 -0400
  ...fine! now the things that i have replaced Fuel pressure regulator fuel filter idle stablelizer vacuum hoses fuel lines anyone have any suggestions?? Darrel
• Re: fuel filter and gas tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:47:47 -0500
  The gas cap is in pefect condition.Never any problem with water before.The tank was once removed and was in good condition.Tell...
• Re: Dirty Fuel Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:02:14 -0500
  I tried running it with the gas cap off--no change. Also took apart the cannister but didn't see anything abnormal. What part...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 22:03:35 -0900
  ...Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off > > Well now. Let's look at my best choice for oil for this neck of...
• Re: california smog issues and synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 19:05:30 -0400
  ...Have you taken filter life into account in your oil testing? I run Mahle filters. Thanks. Warren Lail 88 Westy "Billy Bones" __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: crank crank THUD
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 23:33:30 -0500
  ...I bet a dollar that somewhere aft of the pump the hose has popped off at a joint -- pump-to-filter (if the filter...
• Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:40:19 -0800
  ...Vancouver Island Trip > > > > - oil change - 20W50 HiZinc Lucas > > > > - oil filter > > > > - clean air filter > > > > - fuel filter > > > > *NEXT : 211.000 miles + tire rotation* > > > > > > and then I...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:02:18 -1000
  ...to make that journey. >> >> I already have the Baja fuel filter to filter out water. And you would be >> curious to know that even...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:43:36 -0400
  ...On Dec 4, 2013 9:16 PM, "thewestyman" <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > I can take off the pan and change the filter and even...
• Syncro Rotors & Air Filters are back!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:18:22 -0500
  ...Also I got in about a dozen more of those heavy-duty Syncro air filters that made such a splash on the list last...
• Re: Follow-up stuck oil plug drain
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 29 Oct 2016 22:38:20 +0000
  ...Drain plug was replaced ($14.99 plus cost of oil and > > filter, etc.). Only downside is oil in engine is Pennzoil synthetic > > 15W-40...
• FW: LED Reading Light
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Aug 1996 15:52:39 +0300
  ...It seems to be a blue LED, but in fact, it is a little regular bulb with a filter only passing the blue light...