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• Re: trans maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 20 May 1999 14:11:09 -0400
  I used Slick 50, which is a GL-5 synthetic. Is this bad? Thanks, Michael Townsend >Hello, > >While I agree with switching to a...
• Re: transmission life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:35:13 -0600
  ...No maintenance ever except a drive shaft seal. My 83 diesel has 230k + miles on it, but I can't vouch that it has...
• Dometic / A&E awning instructions/paperwork
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 00:03:59 -0500
  ...Does anyone have this awning, or perhaps the newer Catalina? I'd like a copy of the paperwork it came with (instructions, maintenance, etc...
• Which car to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:17:58 -0500
  ...The major maintenance item is the timing belt, which needs replacement every 60K miles. I suggest thet you have a look at www.tdiclub...
• Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:09:36 -0700
  ...He doesn't know anything about service and maintenance. > > Must be something else. > > Mike Michael Miller, I am only doing my share to create...
• WBX reliability - is it held in low regard in Europe?
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 15:58:05 -0500
  ...If there is a maintenance regime that will keep the water boxer reliable (and maybe even improve the mileage), then I sure want to...
• Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 May 2014 13:32:59 -0500
  ---- raceingcajun <raceingcajun@COMMUNICOMM.COM> wrote: > I would think the ease of maintenance goes back to one of Hitler's the > ordinal requirements: "that the...
• Re: "maintenance free vanagons" (ha ha ha)
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 10 May 2002 12:53:45 EDT
  ...Friday, JC... > Seriously,� if you're used to/expecting reliability and maintenance expense > similar to same-vintage Japanese vehicles, it's not going to...
• Now For My Money...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:22:29 +0000
  ...000.00 Don't know if I'd consider a clutch "routine maintenance" though!! http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/2796766799.html Jeff Stewart
• Re: cracked skylight vent
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 17:39:18 +0200
  ...Is there any preventive maintenance possible > on these? Thanks, > > Hmmm... remove it and pack it away in a dark, temperature controlled airtight > vault. > > chris...
• Porsche Coolant in Boxster
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:21:43 -0500
  ...lifetime. " quote from http://www.us.porsche.com/english/boxster/engine/maintenance.htm I wonder if this wonder coolant would be of any benefit...
• 1987 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Barnhart
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 10:14:11 +0600
  ...the 1987 VW Transporter Van? It's constant 4 wheel drive and I'm looking for maintenance tip on the forward transmission. Thanks, Bruce
• Front end maintenance
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 18:07:37 -0500
  Hey everyone, I'm going to be replacing my upper control arm bushings and my shocks and I was wondering if there is anything...
• nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:09:39 -0400
  ...Anyhow, if the 944 a maintenance dog, or what? Best, d.
• Steering Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 12:56:16 EDT
  Hi All, I`m replacing the Steering, Flexible Disc`s. Bus Depot says there`s three of them. The two, I have removed so...
• Electical Connections
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 12:07:07 -0700
  ...I found it after I finished my last round of electrical maintenance. http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/terminal.pdf __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
• Manual for 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:15:21 -0800
  ...Owned the van for 3 months and going through all routine maintenance. Thanks, Michael 91GL'Gringo' Thanks, Michael Sullivan
• Re: One more maintenance item to keep a check on...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:40:12 -0500
  ...One more maintenance item to keep a check on... >Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 14:42:26 EST > >The throttle switch with the Digifant...
• Re: Death Valley(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:29:33 -0800
  ...Love him though! On 1/24/07, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote: > > Hey, our Great Dane is very low maintenance. She requires much...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 18:40:17 -0500
  ...VW=On-going maintenance concern > BTW: the recommended change interval in my 1991 Vanagon maintenance > booklet for the OXS is at 90Kmiles...as opposed...
• Big Brake maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 31 May 2007 21:10:46 -0400
  So I decided it as about time to do some maintenance on the Big Brakes (South African) that I put on my Westy Syncro...
• Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:22:11 -0800
  RE: Maintenance Log and Receipts May I suggest that the log and receipts NOT be kept in the Vanagon? You will want/need those...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 19:41:14 -0400
  ...with or without the original engine??? What should prove to be equally revealing is a list of their maintenance costs during that time!!! BOB
• Re: Lighthearted Vanagon content - Boy or Girl?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 13:48:04 -0700
  ...paint to keep them looking good and need a lot of maintenance and attention or they get temperamental. (Donning my Nomex suit and ducking)
• Re: CV Joints-DONE! Next! Fuel tank.
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:02:23 -0500
  Huh? On Feb 26, 2012, at 8:00 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > As for maintenance tasks does anyone consider pressure testing the > fuel tank...
• Re: Friday: Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:29:10 -0800
  ...Why no EuroVan Maintenance Posts? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, February 12, 2010, 4:30 PM � I don't think many people...
• AUDI 5CYL Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:53:47 -0700
  ...Eh? Support via wiring diagrams, tips and tricks for AUDI maintenance, Nutting, nowhere, nada. No warranty. You got it. You fix it. Bunkies you...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 16:35:29 -0500
  ...I firmly believe that >proper preventative maintenance saves much $$ over the long haul. >BTW. I put the yellow bottle Prestone in last year and...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 13:38:53 +1300
  >Many of the problems encountered with VW engines is the extreme lack of >maintenance. I can't agree. Modern engines should be low-maintenance...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:36:17 -0500
  ...It is > virtually maintenance free, gets extremely good gas mileage, and is > reasonably roomy. I have two car seats in it to accommodate my...
• Tachometer and oil temperature indicator
  Historical mailing list - thomas agus
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 11:12:52 +0700
  ...Regards, Thomas Agus Maintenance department PT. AMOCO Mitsui PTA West Java - Indonesia 62-0254-570777 ext.406
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:06:18 -0400
  ...They scrimp on maintenance. This '85 was not looked after. The motor was shot at 125,000 miles. I am amazed it lasted this...
• Re: Engines
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:21:08 -0700
  ...Will also say, under PROPER assembly and maintenance inspections, 200,000+ is ho hum, AC or WC. 3 times the money for 10 times...
• Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:37:53 -0500
  ...Porsche owners are EXPECTED to perform certain maintenance procedures at a regular interval or whenever necessary. like changing the oil, rotating the tires, replacing...
• Re: Friday Liberties
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 12:01:16 -0700
  ...I'm selling off all my Paranoid Maintenance Parts. I'll be able to clean my driveway of a 86 Olds Wagon, 92 Crown...
• Nice 89 Vanagon Westy up for Auction
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 15:59:36 -0400
  ...She has extensive records from the previous owner and I have done a lot of upkeep maintenance on this van myself over the past...
• Re: My latest Buck fixed.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 13:57:19 -0500
  ...Prol'ly should be cleaned and reseated as a part of regular maintenance. IMHO John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Planning for our first big trip.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Mozurkewich
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 13:31:35 -0700
  ...I'll do the basic maintenance things, but is there anything I should know. And we're going from Detroit to Cape Hatteras, North...
• service/maintenance manuals '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 13:12:14 -0400
  Hey Bud You want the Bentley Official Service Manual. Just be prepared that it's an expensive book (over 100$CAN) and it can...
• Re: fuel pressure guage
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:27:36 -0600
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• Re: front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:27:19 -0700
  Hi Dylan "grease is your friend" yes it is and the lack of said grease is my concern I make a point to due...
• Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 07:33:42 -0700
  ...will result from many years of functional use with reasonable maintenance, reasonable maintenance being three times the time/money as most PO's spent...
• Re: EV Problems/cost - O2 sensor useful life?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 11:58:37 -0500
  Michael, So you're saying I need a new O2 sensor on my Jetta once for every 15K - 20K miles since the factory maintenance...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 14:53:01 -0500
  ...Modern engines should be low-maintenance, and coolant >>type uncritical. >> Not necessarily true in practice, though...many Honda owners have reported that Hondas will...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans! Traveling far from home!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:31:25 -0500
  ...In all the time I had it, only three relative large maintenance issues ever came up - power steering rack got rebuilt, replaced the PS...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:06:48 -0400
  ...and as >>much preventative maintenance as time and money allow. I carry about 40 pounds of tools in a tool roll tucked in a...
• 89 Westfalia Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 May 2000 16:10:03 EDT
  ...Exceptional condition, meticulous maintenance, complete records and receipts, New parts galore, AC, auto, PB, PS, windows, doors, alloy wheels, Alarm system, Air Horns, delayed...
• For Sale 89 Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 May 2000 17:49:00 EDT
  ...Exceptional condition, meticulous maintenance, complete records and receipts, New parts galore, AC, auto, PB, PS, windows, doors, alloy wheels, Alarm system, Air Horns, delayed...
• porta potties and ...
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:59:00 -0500
  ...he devotes an entire chapter to the operation and maintenance of the cedar bucket... this is chapter and verse for the bucket and chuck...
• TIICo conversion folks
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 07:22:33 -0400
  ...I would like to make contact with any other new TIICo owners, and especially experienced TIICo owners to trade installation/tuning/maintenance/etc tips...
• 87 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan Arnfeld
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 21:52:39 -0700
  ...4-speed, Air Conditioning clean, clean, clean! 73,000 miles in great shape with all maintenance records as well as service books and the...
• Re: so what's the skinny on water cooled Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:55:09 -0400
  As everyone that has replied to this thread before me have said, do the routine maintenance and your van will be trouble free. Although...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 5 May 2016 09:05:03 -0700
  ...Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level > > Hi everyone! > > We have finally put together the first Vanagon class --- that we have been > working on...
• Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 17:44:29 PDT
  ...My van has of course been a maintenance concern (it is 17 years old, you know) but it has been very reliable and has...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sat, 3 May 2008 12:04:05 -0700
  ...Yea, I bought it because I thought it would go untold distance with total abuse and no maintenance...WRONG!! I took good care of...
• Re: opinions please
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 11:50:21 -0800
  ...At 100,000 miles with rigorous simple maintenance, they might be down less than 5% on power loss. A valve problem can develop at...
• by the way Joel, change the stats
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 01:15:06 -0400
  ...By the way, though I have an owners manual, no maintenance schedule was included with my purchase. Does anyone have one that they could...
• Re: Friday LVC: lubing old electric motors
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:58:01 -0700
  ...https://jet.com/product/product/5563e4a577e6442dac823eb77441ae53?jcmp=pla:ggl:vehicles_parts_a3:vehicles_parts_vehicle_parts_accessories_vehicle_maintenance_care_decor_a3_other:na...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:48:45 -0400
  At 03:08 PM 4/15/2010, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >I think in fact it is called simply an "air flow meter," no...
• RE: Shop Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 07 Dec 1995 15:08:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...TSB, recall, info, wiring diagrams, >diagnostic and repair procedures, test procedures, maintenance >schedules, and bunches of other stuff. What is the source of these...