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  • Van down -- DeLand, FL, trobleshooting data obtained to date
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:44:10 -0800
    ...Fuel filter (white plastic check) -- when line to fuel pump removed, gasoline flowed rapidly from open line. If filter clogged, should not have seen...
  • Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 5 Apr 2010 20:27:39 -0600
    ...What in the area above the oil cooler and > filter might cause this intermittent leak? The weird part is that > after that one time...
  • Re: List problems- need admin help?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 2 Feb 2007 14:14:03 -0800
    ...I checked on the > > > yahoo Vanagon list and it's a ME problem. > > > > > > They are NOT being filtered our by my ISP, NOT being...
  • Re: Air Cooled Oil Filter Mount to Case Gasket (021-115-359A)
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
    Fri, 4 Aug 2000 11:31:07 -0400
    ...Air Cooled Oil Filter Mount to Case Gasket (021-115-359A) > You have to pull the muffler, then the rear tin, then the fan...
  • Re: Changing AT Fluid
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
    Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:17:56 -0400
    ...know you can't change the filter without pan removal, just not sure it's > always necessary (filter change). > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:58:46 -0700
    ...know of a good alternative method to secure the > AFM/Air-Filter box so it doesn't move around. That factory mount of > the...
  • Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:44:57 -0400
    ...issues was to remove the FRAM oil filter and replace it with the correct OEM Mann filter and change the oil to a high...
  • RE: Balls O' Fire (or Smoke curls to the left)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 25 May 96 00:21:38 CDT
    ...be very careful when replacing the air filter ... if you remove the bottom part of the air filter box, you might pinch the injector...
  • Re: Noisy Lifter - to replace or not?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:40:27 -0500
    ...in the crankcase, I would first make sure that the oil filter being used is the OEM type. That's all it took to...
  • Re: 91 Westy runs rough cold/great warm
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Sun, 6 Jun 1999 15:11:14 -0400
    ...The last one said he'd had sleepless nights worrying about > it! > New items recently fitted:- > Radiator, 4 injectors, air filter, pressure regulator, fuel...
  • Re: starting after replacing glow plugs
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 06:22:13 -0800
    Fill your new fuel filter with diesel, and, if you are getting power to the glows, she should start fine after a few seconds...
  • Re: 91 GL Auto Tranny Problem
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 06:06:28 EDT
    ...I would recommend removing the pan and cleaning the filter screen and putting fresh fluid in. I am about two hours from Watertown if...
  • Re: Skipping engine
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Sat, 3 Aug 2002 21:41:45 -0700
    ...Worked on the fuel tank last week. > Could a fuel filter be the cause? I would think a clogged filter would slow > the fuel...
  • Re: Mahle OC 28 oil filter
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:46:28 -0700
    ...Atwell <ratwell@mac.com> wrote: > > >The OC28 is the Mahle Oil Filter for your Vanagon (021 115 351A)(fits Bus > >72-79, Van 80...
  • 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:03:28 +0000
    ...203 CO(%): .88 PASS I've changed oil (with 1qt Marvel), filter, air filter. Plugs, plug wires, rotor, cap I now have an O2...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 3 Mar 2014 09:50:30 -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...
  • (Fwd) '85 Westy Weekender for sale...
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Thu, 15 Jun 1995 16:42:45 CST6CDT
    ...oil light flickered at hot idle with Fram filter, flickers completely gone with VW filter and Castrol Synthetic 5-50 the Good: -NEW exhaust...
  • '71 with Kadron Carbs
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Jun 1996 21:16:22 -0500
    ...The bus came with 1/2 dozen extra filters. I've adjusted the timing to specs, 5 deg. ATDC, and checked the advance. I...
  • Re: In Tucumcari now
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:06:23 -0500
    ...After the new tank, get rid of the small plastic filter before the pump and use the 86+ filters after the pump. Dennis -----Original...
  • Re: Oil leak...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:40:30 -0800
    ...On Jan 25, 2011, at 2:19 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I would immediately remove the oil filter and check the tightness of...
  • Re: Corrections - Free Syncro brake parts, misc.
    Historical mailing list - ron
    Sat, 10 May 2014 15:22:19 -0700
    ...Also have a Vanagon air filter housing. The filter housing has the air measuring thingamabob, Bosch 025 906 301C / 0 280 202 079 attached...
  • Re: European gasoline $$$$$$$$$
    Historical mailing list - monte merrick
    Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:25:06 -0700
    ...John, You do not have to dilute waste vegetable oil but it does need to be filtered. It also usually needs to have a...
  • Re: ATF/MMO
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:53:24 -0500
    ...Change filter to MANN or VW brand filter (NO Fram, > >Autocrap, > >AC > >Smelco, etc.) > >Refill with Castrol 20w50, and about 8-16 oz of...
  • Re: Westy Engine Swap questions 1.9L to a 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 6 Apr 2000 08:36:22 -0700
    ...This is just standard VW remote oil filter adapter using the long nipple (removed from the 2.1 oil filter/cooler mounting location) and...
  • 84 Vanagon GL does not like the rain
    Historical mailing list - l p
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:04:07 -0800
    ...The fuel filter would | become waterlogged and plugged. This not only resulted in poor performance | during the rain, but fuel line freeze up during...
  • Re: gasoline prefilter
    Historical mailing list - pat
    Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:56:32 -0500
    I think the pre-filter was stock on early vanagons. The problem is if the pre-filter clogs the pump with cavitate. This will...
  • Re: Was Motor Oil (Synthetic), now Ail Filters
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:27:33 -0500
    ...I guess they worked >> somewhat as all the type and type engines did not have any oil filter >> unless you wanted to count that...
  • Re: Wire leaked it's smoke
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 21:00:16 -0500
    ...i had replaced the air filter, and when i put the air cleaner box back onto that little shelf in the engine compartment, i...
  • Re: Clacky new(ish) lifter?
    Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
    Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:29:59 -0500
    Damon, First, go to 20W-50 or Mobil 15W-50 with the proper filter (see below) and see if the problem goes away, then...
  • Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 7 Apr 2019 14:14:42 +0000
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  • Re: power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 20:15:24 -0400
    ...high side' is very high, or too >high for an inline filter , so consider that for sure. IIRC it's about 1700 psi for...
  • Re: Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Mon, 10 May 2010 12:51:35 -0700
    On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: it's hard to get the short one...
  • manifold destiny
    Historical mailing list
    3 Aug 94 17:00:19 GMT
    ...10W30Burger (served with a oil filter-full of Flat Pancake Ale on the side) Belt Shreddings with FeO2 seasoning Vacuum-hose pastry any more...
  • WTB: Thermostat Assy For 2.1
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Apr 1997 04:28:43 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Got the Water Pump, but need a complete Thermostat Housing Assembly to utilize the the Oil Cooler on the Filter Mount. 1.9 Assembly...
  • hard plastic fuel lines??
    Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 14:23:12 -0700
    I was under my bus (adjusting the shift rod) and noticed that the fuel line coming out of the fuel filter went from a...
  • 2.1L maintenance @120k
    Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 14:33:49 -0400
    have put 20K on an '87 GL since purchase 3/98 from orig owner. (No maintenance records) besides basic plugs/wires/cap/rotor/filters...
  • Diesel: Sudden oil leak!
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:11:05 -0700
    Suddenly my 1.6D is leaking a LOT of oil from the pressure side between the block and filter mount. What is in there...
  • Re: Fuel tank removal disappointment
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Fri, 5 Sep 2003 04:38:47 -0400
    ...new plug wires, cap, rotor, plugs ok, timing ok, hall > sender ok, new temp2 sender, new fuel filter, etc. etc. > > Suggestions, comments, sympathy appreciated...
  • Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
    Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
    Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:00:02 -0500
    http://www.racecarsupply.com/html/earls_month.htmlrubber Here's a link to a supplier of the braided hose and fittings used in race...
  • Re: Ran regular, then rough,now no start
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Sun, 11 Jul 2004 17:11:15 -0700
    ...Has to be something simple, like clogged filter, points closed, vacuum line off. Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other...
  • Re: Fuel Hose question
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:51:44 -0700
    Entity Dave Chameides spoke thus: > Can anyone tell me the Od/id of the fuel hose that goes from the fuel filter > to the...
  • Re: John Wallace Info
    Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
    Wed, 27 Jul 2005 08:27:02 -0500
    ...As an aside, every other listserve that I'm on (several) automatically filters out these autoreplies. Brian W.
  • Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:06:23 -0800
    Phil doesn't use a coffe pot, uses a cone filter, never any left for anyone elso.... On 2/12/07, David Etter <detter...
  • Re: Replacing the gas tank, the Bus Depot way....
    Historical mailing list - Emmet McGovern
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:01:52 -0400
    ...The other change occurred was that VW went from a plastic fuel filter before the pump to a metal one after the pump. This...
  • Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 5 May 2002 21:38:42 -0700
    ...On the Vanagon it goes TANK -> PUMP -> FILTER -> MOTOR -> TANK As far as the fuel lines are concerned - don't waste your money getting...
  • Re: No start
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 May 2016 14:26:19 -0700
    To adapt the inlet side, you could use the older style square filter. Some say this filter causes pump to cavitate but I hear...
  • Re: List Vendors ignoring people
    Historical mailing list - Ken Winsor
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 07:38:18 -0500
    ...as > mine did. > > Looks like some like Weddle don't use filters and are buried under > piles of electronic crap; others may use filters...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 2 Oct 2017 12:55:54 -0400
    ...But, if you have not changed the box shaped gas filter in some time that can plug up and have the same effect. Eric...
  • Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
    Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
    Sun, 3 Jan 2016 16:24:42 -0800
    ...Re: [VANAGON] Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off > I've been following this thread pretty closely as I'll be moving...
  • Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:07:24 -0400
    ...The 2.1l filter box is rounded instead of square, uses completely different filter. 2.1l induction hose is corrugated plastic and goes to...
  • Re: Many newbie questions.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Thu, 20 Oct 94 9:00:05 PDT
    ...Oil filters. The thought of not running an oil filter makes me nervous. I > have seen a setup that runs the oil out of...
  • Re: How To Live With Heavy List Volume--Mail Filters
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Sun, 9 Sep 2001 22:18:40 -0700
    ...This way I have all the filtering capabilities without the need to download all the messages to my PC. I can just view the...
  • Re: water leak
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:15:23 -0500
    ...As for the oil cooler leaking oil from above, make sure the nut on the center pipe above the filter is tight. Also, it...
  • Re: flywheel seal dealer price
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:21:40 -0500
    That's right Ron $9.95 and they should order four oil filters, two valve cover gasket along with the seals and after saving...
  • Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:01:47 -0400
    ...Dennis, do you have any more info on the other hose listed for fuel filter and hose on other side of firewall? Part number...
  • Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 7 Mar 2011 13:20:37 -0600
    I actually think that is pretty good 15w/50 plus m1-205 filter (5qts) for 32.99 and my wife can pick it up...
  • Re: Fuel pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:50:16 EST
    ...from the fuel filter (the large metal filter between >the >pump and the injectors) the hose which connects the filter to the fuel >pump...
  • Re: auto trans fluid change?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Sat, 31 Aug 2002 09:10:59 EDT
    The gospel according to Bentley is fluid change at 30K miles and filter changes at 60k. If you find any sort of unusual crud...
  • Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:31:40 +0000
    ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank #yiv7871609436 #yiv7871609436 -- _filtered #yiv7871609436 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2...
  • Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 2 Dec 2010 21:21:33 -0600
    I would drain the oil, install a Mahle or Mann oil filter, refill with a good brand of 20W50 or 15W50 Mobil One or...