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• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:57:22 -0700
  ...And EVEN taking it to a shop twice a year for service is no guarantee that you'll actually get real service done. I...
• Re: Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 16:17:49 -0500
  ...Is this normal? > Unusual? > > Head question: I'm not going to do anything to the heads but clean them > up and stick them back...
• Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 11:33:07 -0700
  ...scott turbovans On 11/1/2012 9:21 AM, Mike B wrote: > Many VW components use normal round-shaped o-rings. They start out...
• Re: Summer camping Wa/Or/Ca?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:48:14 -0700
  ...Check out the Forestry service maps. You may find cheap or free that doesn't require driving too far out of your way. Best...
• Tiico Install Kit for Rent!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 14:14:08 EDT
  ...However I have assembled a kit that will allow a normal person to set the timing and CO yourself. You can run the van...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:30:21 -0800
  ...corroded or worn beyond normal adjustment range, but still can > be tweaked. > > timing doesn't get off at all normally. > > air filters 'may' get...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:08:22 -0500
  ...Only regular maintenance service, no failures of any kind, including batteries, either propulsion or starter. > > Vanagon content ? ..this is so we can start visuaalizing...
• Web Page and GNATT
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 19:52:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I will begin to compose a trip report as soon as my life has returned to some degree of normalcy. Overall, it was a...
• Re: Fridge Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 23:34:17 -0700
  ...Asked several dealers and Dometic service locations and was told this is normal. Karl Wolz -----Original Message----- From: Blue Eyes <lvlearn@MCI2000.COM> To...
• Auto tranny problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:15:18 EDT
  ...All other gears are functioning normally. Starting out it is fine, when highway speed is reached and tranny shifts into third or high gear...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:50:52 -0500
  ...It's cold out there > > Ford battery died and the Bus (Vanagon) has been put into extra service. > Always starts right up, hope I...
• Re: Starting trouble and rough idle/'89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 21:42:06 +0000
  ...At RPM's above 2000, it seem to run normally. > >I've had the plugs, wires, dist cap and hall sender replaced to try...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:19:27 -0700
  ...The only major service was a clutch replacement and having the head > gaskets > replaced about 100K ago. > > Keep the normal maintenece up, change the...
• Re: Front axle rip off?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 12:46:44 -0500
  ...Like many items on a vehicle, there is no "recommended service interval" for CV's, but proper maintenance can greatly lengthen the normal service...
• Re: Axle Bearing Kits
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 12 May 2008 19:03:48 EDT
  ...Is this normal? Should I take it back and tell them this is normal for Vanagons and see what they say? Or are my...
• Re: GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:54:14 -0500
  ...Normally their > service is excellent, but the guy I dealt with got caught out several times > providing inaccurate information. > > I am allowed to return...
• Re: how hot
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 22:24:16 -0400
  > after years of reliable service, my temperature sending unit (87vw > vanagon) suddenly went kaput (the gague just sat there at the > bottom). easy enough...
• Re: how many $$ to recharge the AC?
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 09:14:19 -0400
  ...If it really just needs a re-charge, then you're looking at a basic 'service'. With strict regulations now governing shops in most...
• Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 16:23:50 -0500
  ...Actually, he works for the Forest Service and their network and server situation is dismal.) ** Metal pipe from water pump to thermostat on the...
• Re: Bentley Dometic fridge air pump mod - anybody tried it?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 00:58:06 -0700
  ...The steps are described in detail in the Bentley and it was evidently > documented so your normal non-Dometic VW service technicians can address...
• Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 05:56:00 EST
  ...After that it's back to the normal 5%. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm...
• Re: Turn Signal Bulb Replacement/Rust - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:07:58 -0800
  ...and it is a normal service item to remove front and rear lamp assemblies, check them for water or bugs or rust or damaged...
• Re: H4 European Headlight report
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 13 May 2009 06:56:22 EDT
  ...speed where I use the high beams the most they are normal and a little extra umph on the highway with the 100W high...
• Re: Dripping A/C
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 23 May 1999 18:31:36 -0700
  There's actually a service note on this. The water from the evaporator collects in the a pan, then drains out a rubber pipe...
• Re: Will the towing loops hitch hold...?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 02:51:39 -0700
  ...Vans since 1959" Volkswagen Bus, Vanagon, Westfalia and Eurovan Repair and Service Specialists 1535 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA 94933 Voice:(415...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 4 Oct 2023 14:55:21 -0700
  ...Oil level was > normal. > Later in the day after a couple hundred miles of highway driving where the > temp needle stayed as normal, above...
• Re: to the list
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:42:54 -0800
  ...this can give you some idea of what was repaired, when, frequency of service, etc. The odometer readings at time of service can also...
• Re: Pepper works!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:47:57 EST
  ...in all 4 (180K mile on this one.) I can't afford at > this time to take this thing out of service for repair...
• Re: Coolant hoses re-visited
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:04:25 -0800
  ...service life of cooling system hoses. > > (****Accelerated by high-heat and flexing, the hose can develop a pinhole > leak or rupture under normal pressure...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 8 May 2007 20:43:41 -0400
  ...This is their normal > tool loan service - I just did this to pull a pilot bearing on a > different car. > > More notes: The puller...
• Re: Thechnical clutch question....(the answer may help many to save some$$$)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 08:37:33 -0400
  ...This is normal. Yes it does keep the bearing spinning but the load is very light. The release bearing can still last well past...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_=5BVANAGON=5D_Re=3A_I=E2=80=99m_leaving_the_Domet?= =?utf-8?Q?ic_propane_brotherhood?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:55:01 -0700
  ...I called > Truckfridge, and they said 4-7 year lifetime is normal, that for > compressor wearout, it's not worth repairing, and when new...
• Oil Change Question
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sun, 5 Jan 1997 17:49:17 +0000
  Some odd things happened when I did my regular oil service on my '85 Vanagon today. When I pulled the oil filter after draining...
• Saddle Tanks on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  25 Jun 1997 09:30:13 -0600
  ...It had both the normal back fuel filler, and the stock non-Syncro filler on the right hand side, just below the front passenger...
• FW: long-distance towing, flatbed madness
  Historical mailing list - al jordans
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 23:26:53 -0400
  ...It is as if the car is driving along normally. The weight distribution is the same as if all 4 tires were on he...
• Re: WEBMASTER: is the new IP blacklisted?
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:45:06 -0400
  ...IP Blacklists >It's not always a Blacklist problem, As Tom pointed out there are several >services that have lists of email addresses and...
• Canadian shipping was: shipping a Vanagon tow hitch-a saga
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:43:32 -0500
  ...should never have anything shipped into Canada by a >courier service. Use the normal Postal system ! If the shipper refuses to >send the item...
• Re: What limits how much weight I can tow?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 12:02:50 +0100
  ...Official VW-Germany statements (according to German laws) about load and towing capacity you will find at http://www.vw-service.de/Techdata/index...
• Re: HELP! Dead Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 00:07:33 -0500
  ...Everything was normal except for the fact that it wouldn't go into > gear. It felt like something was wrong. I tried to go...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:20:58 -0800
  ...Is that normal? >Hermann >87 Westy I believe that I remember reading in my owners manual that this is normal. Served as a continuity...
• Re: Winches, response blocked again!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 20 Nov 2021 12:41:28 -0800
  Mark, how do you contact Matt's if you are back in it? Mobile phone service doesn't work everywhere. On Sat, Nov 20...
• Re: Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:23:56 -0400
  ...Their service is excellent, and I have had no problems with the service or the tires. My current tires are Michelin 185R 14C. While...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:52:56 -0600
  ...Idle is smooth as silk. > > how are the injector spray patterns ? Dunno - but recently serviced. > > Does the O2 sensor have a decent output ? Dunno...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:05:45 -0400
  ...Normally, the brakes can be serviced without removing the hub. It only needs to be removed if servicing the wheel bearings or replacing the...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:36:43 -0400
  ...If not using any wheel covers you normally want the shortest stems available especially for driving in snow or any off road adventure. The...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:39:21 -0500
  ...technical-service-bulletins/ > > > Technical Bulletin > Group: 90 > Number: 92-03 > Date: February 29, 1992 > Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures > Model...
• Re: Washer fluid
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 3 May 1998 14:20:50 -0400
  ...where the > windshield washer fluid jug is located? And does it service the front & rear > windows? Thanks to all of you, I can now...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 15:52:42 -0500
  ...that would normally be present under pressure and which speeds oxidation or rot of the rubber. BTW, what is "sipeing service?" Regards, John Rodgers...
• propane tankage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Jan 96 09:23:27 mdt
  ...during normal business hours for filling the large bottle. But - at least in this part of the country - a lot of service stations, convenience...
• Re: New Member
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 15:28:30 +0500
  ...the maintenance myself and tried not to get >dealers involved. > >I normally put about 60000 km a year on the van. I do a...
• Re: Bus Depot order line?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Thu, 2 May 2002 11:49:02 -0500
  ...sounding, not the best "phone voice," >but a really nice guy. Normally he works in Shipping but if the phones go >crazy he jumps...
• Re: Kudos to Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:33:09 -0500
  Although I have only placed one order with Bus Depot it was a normal order and would give them a thumbs up as well...
• Re: VLVC - Battery experience with Walmart
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:47:28 -0500
  ...Then the service manager had > the > >> gall to tell me over the phone that they did everything correct and > "it's > >> normal for cars...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 21:42:44 -0700
  ...I know that he went out of his way to shift service commitments around in order to provide service to me since I was...
• Re: VC and waterpump ????sss
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:47:24 -0800
  ...The following is a quote from one of their Technical Service Bulletins to address this non-problem: Technical Service Bulletin # 93-1, Dated 6...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:56:11 -0800
  ...corroded or worn beyond normal adjustment range, but still can >> be tweaked. >> >> timing doesn't get off at all normally. >> >> air filters 'may' get...
• Re: Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:17:32 +0100
  ...Why bother trying to rig something? > Jay _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
• Re: inner bearings 0 other causes 5
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Tue, 22 May 2001 02:44:09 -0700
  Whens the last time that the CV's were serviced? Also, what are you doing trying to take corners at 45+mph in a...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 May 2009 05:57:16 EDT
  ...The fridge does NOT "normally" blow out while driving ! If it does there is a problem that needs to be repaired. If all is...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardwar
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 May 2009 06:06:41 EDT
  ...Removing the oil filter may be the only other advantage. >>>>'normally' one wouldn't remove an entire engine just to replace the exhaust system...