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• Re: headlight switch stuck
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:37:03 EDT
  ...john 87 vanagon westy 175,000 The switch has melted inside due to being overloaded from the normal amp draw of the headlights. This...
• Re: re-doing unsafe 120 volt wiring, add GFCI?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:49:49 -0400
  ...which is connected to the neutral service feed (which is at some point grounded). So in normal operation, half the 120 V circuits are...
• Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:57:05 -0700
  I recently had the coolant system flushed and coolant replaced in my '91 Westy at a local independent VW service place. I have about...
• flashing temp. light ?????
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 May 1997 13:35:18 -0400
  ...While home I had the local VW dealer (one of the few I trust) do a 30k service. I noticed the next morning the...
• Re: Engine Racing (not racing engine...)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:39:12 EDT
  ...If doing what your doing gets the engine RPM back to normal then the throttle linkage is sticking somewhere along it's route. Check...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:12:49 -0400
  Normally, 30K service intervals are appropriate. The fluid should only break down from excessive heat and there is no normal contamination until the clutch...
• Re: AC Compressor on r134a system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:40:14 -0500
  ...After installation, take it over to some place for service. You will save a bundle. If you really want to get into it, check...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:15:27 -0700
  ...This is elusive as after shut down the stuff falls off and everything will be normal even during oil pressure testing. Normal driving sloshing...
• Re: No start hot
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:32:02 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, the air temp sensor is not a serviceable part, and the rebuild quality of the AFMs on the market is very poor. It...
• 1.9L loss of power, stalling
  Historical mailing list - K G
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 10:52:00 -0500
  ...Then it started up again and drove normally for another hour or so, then it started loosing power again. after wiggling wires around, it...
• emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:20:52 -0800
  Mark, Normally, Rear brakes are self-adjusting. The Bently does not say they are or are not. Bentley's service interval section in the...
• propane regulator data update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 08:59:34 -0400
  ...Ruth told me that the regulator was supposed to last around 15 years in normal service, but she confirmed that the regulator will degrade...
• Re: AOL and alternate free hosting (no vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 22:55:22 -0700
  ...If you register a new domain with them, then you pay only for the registration, at normal prices. They have no banners, no popups...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:13:10 -0400
  ...I had the A/C serviced before I left. Had to finally replace the compressor I had been nursing for 6 years and the...
• Re: Help!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:52:10 -0700
  ...Running normally, this should vary from 0 to 1 volt. If it sits at .45 or so, the sensor itself is probably also bad...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:57:40 -0800
  ...I serviced my solenoid seven years ago > and its still going so I know that it takes a long time to collect enough > dirt...
• Re: quick question - running rough after 2 minutes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:13:35 -0400
  ...This partly due to the leakage input voltage to the ECU being sufficient so the ECU thinks that is now normal so no more...
• No start after temp II replacement - conclusion
  Historical mailing list - James Reed-Jones
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:31:52 -0500
  ...In addition, they weren't gapped properly and looked like they hadn't been serviced in some time. I think in the end it...
• Re: Back in service, a real pleasure, the Vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 15 May 2016 16:38:31 -0700
  ...Everything in a > normal mini-van seems to be designed to isolate you from the outside world > as you motor along....not so the...
• Spluttering Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 25 May 1998 20:28:32 -0700
  ...I shut it off,waited a few seconds then re-started.All was back to normal with all of the above symptoms gone.Ran...
• Re: Vanagon Transportation
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 11:09:04 -0800
  ...If your vehicle can make the drive you could try a rider/driver matching service and find a student or someone to drive it...
• Re: Winches, response blocked again!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:51:05 -0800
  Well, I suppose the original poster was talking about traveling to back country locations where a towing service is unlikely to also travel to...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:45:31 -0700
  The oil pump was never serviced before. The engine is original, never rebuilt. The head gaskets were done by a VW dealer. The heads...
• Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:37:21 -0700
  ...It's normal to need longer rear studs for thicker alloy wheels. Same for front I'd imagine. there's a guy on ebay...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:40:58 -0500
  ...Not sure how he would evacuate the normal atmospheric air form the process, but I have used his services on my Vanco II Continentals...
• Re: Suburu/Golf or a transverse engine anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:21:04 -0600
  ...There might be some service access issues and certainly a learning curve as to what engine fits best as well as some engine support...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:35:58 -1000
  ...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: Play in rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 06:32:13 -0700
  ...There seems to be just a >> slight wiggle in the wheel, is that normal or is there a slight difference >> in diameter on the...
• VW Australia v Busdepot
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:09:14 +1000
  Hi I'm not normally one to complain but I saw something today that really made my blood boil. I was surfing through the...
• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 21:28:41 -0700
  ...The joint came in the mail today, and it seems REALLY tight compared to the last 4 I have serviced. That's normal. Why...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:00:53 -0700
  ...That said, the engine coolant temps were >> always "normal"; �temp gauge needle almost always at 12:00, van did >> not overheat at any time...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:15:01 -0700
  ...I have always crossed rears >>>> to >>>> front as his service book said, but I was just wondering what most >>>> folks >>>> do. >>>> Also, his service...
• Re: Idling high and uneven. Problem filling with coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:19:46 -0600
  ...How long did you wait? My temp gauge showed normal operating temperature (needle pointing near the light bulb) and then I had to wait...
• Re: coolant hoses (Cost, is the only issue)
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 18:53:03 -0500
  ...s well worth it as it also includes free lock-out service where instead of just getting you in (fine if you simply left...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:24:30 -0700
  ...For a starting battery operated in float service, that is for normal starting/running of the vehicle, I would personally avoid AGM or gel...
• Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 10:34:30 -0700
  ...I noticed the front end is more like a normal car...it sticks out > there > further than a Vanagon's. > >
• Re: CV joint binding
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 22:57:32 -0800
  ...tight as to be difficult to move by hand - this is normal. Sounds like maybe you've got one that's been replaced in...
• '88 stalling, lurching problems increasing
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:16:26 -0800
  ...our faithful Jetta TD, our normally summer- use-only Westy has been put into full kid hauling service for the past 6 weeks or...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 16:54:53 -0400
  ...A local mechanic would have to go through a unique learning curve every time you need service - and this would be expensive. Examples: * timing...
• Westfalia Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 20:59:34 -0400
  ...when I turn the gas on, and block the outflow (as it would normally be under most conditions on the van), a fair quantity...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:11:27 -0700
  ...points and > lubing the points cam ( *another* very important tune-up service item > usually neglected ) and checking that the centrifugal advance works.. > > which is...
• Re: Rear Window Seal Backorder
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 08:09:55 +0930
  ...these seals to RMMW >>about 3 weeks ago, because RMMW's normal supplier (Brazil) has had them on >>B/O for them since last...
• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 07:15:39 -0700
  ...into service for cross > > country trips and living space? > > > > > > > > However after all that is said if they couldn't travel at normal speeds I...
• Re: Auto Tranny TLC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 20:55:56 -0700
  the normal service things are .. check differential oil for sure. the pan gasket is usually hard and seeping a little. at the very minimum...
• Re: GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 18:38:53 -0800
  ...Normally their > service is excellent, but the guy I dealt with got caught out several times > providing inaccurate information. > > I am allowed to return...
• WHAT IF YAHOO PAID YOU? $$$
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 03:53:24 -0500
  ...Get paid as thousands search, email, or use any of our services. 14 months and 1.5 million dollars invested in the technology. We...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 10:57:17 +1000
  ...That's exactly how they are meant to feel when new.Situation normal... Also should I use loctite when replacing the cv joint bolts...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:39:34 -0500
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=314 On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:19 PM, Paul Peranteau <service@benjamins.com>wrote...
• Re: loose dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:59:26 EDT
  ...I presume this is not normal--what is the fix for this? Jeff, you need to remove the dipstick tube and replace the old...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 19 May 2007 10:35:00 -0700
  ...lubricated, or just should be checked at the next service, or is this normal? Thanks! > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> > To...
• Re: eBay Professor for Vanagon parts ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:57:02 -0400
  ...So much for customer service and honesty. I gave up on Bus Depot. Recently, I decided to give them another chance. On June 7...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:29:47 -0700
  ...I specialize in what 'REAL SERVICE' is - and I don't mean service the car, I mean actual S E R V I C...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:13:08 -0700
  Since your temp gauge stayed in the normal range and the warning light didn't come on you're engine is most likely fine...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:18:22 -0500
  ...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: valve body pictures- This is different from the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:49:58 -0800
  ...It is what I suspected - a casting/component number when assembled with other component VW numbers not normally available separately into the finally assembly...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:21:03 -0500
  ...corroded or worn beyond normal adjustment range, but still > can be tweaked. > > timing doesn't get off at all normally. > > air filters 'may' get...
• FW: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 17:32:43 -0800
  ...lots of stuff that appears on the normal pages also appears as a bargain item. Just FYI, so you aren't surprised when you...
• Re: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 05:11:18 -0400
  ...at idle after the temperature of the engine rises to past normal operating temperatures. > On Jun 1, 2016, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest...
• RE- Sirius Radio -- can someone answer a few ?'s
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:22:09 -0400
  ...You get FREE activation (normally $15). If you choose to deactivate service within the first year, a $30 charge will be billed for the...
• Recommendations on Type IV rebuilds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 06:42:00 PST
  ...I would like comments on what the different suppliers products are like, how reliable? What kind of quality? Any service issues? Amother problem with...