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• Re: Adjusting the idle on '82 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:04:57 -0600
  > Some folks say that these air-cooled vanagons can be high-maintenance, > problematic or things like that. They are probably truthfully sharing their > own...
• Re: On Vanagons, Maintenance, And Reliability
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 16:23:18 -0400
  ...Fix what is broken, then apply good preventive >maintenance - and the van will operate pretty much trouble free and not >likely at all to...
• Transmission advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 20:43:12 -0400
  ...How much sideplay is normal in the main shaft? How much seepage from the main shaft oil seal is normal? How close to parallel...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Fri, 11 May 2001 19:56:00 +0100
  ...Two people could buy the same vehicle and maintain it in exactly the same way and one person would have lots of problems and...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???(5cyl diesel)
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 20:02:00 -0800
  ...The problem is, just like with Vanagons, they need to be properly maintained!!!! Something people here aren't well know for. When diesels were...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:14:25 -0700
  That was my theory but I might have opened the main valve once yesterday after bleeding the lines. Need to repeat this experiment! -- Mike...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:26:50 -0400
  ...The "secret" is that during field testing, FULL maintenance is done absolutely on schedule and by trained technicians. When one belt or hose has...
• Re: Distributor Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:11:17 -0400
  ...While doing this I just started wondering if this is something one should do as a routine maintenance thing > Happy trails, > Paul in Tracy...
• RE: 90 GL: strange coolant idiot light
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:56:44 -0700
  ...Try checking the connection to the sensor on the main coolant reservoir (not the one behind the license plate, the other one). The light...
• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Thu, 5 May 2016 14:43:38 -0400
  YouTube is a fantastic idea! That would sell well with us semi-literate barn mechanics trying to do preventative maintenance Pete O '87 Westy...
• Maintaining the Vanagon: Hidden stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jul 94 9:31:48 PDT
  Does anyone have a list of things that should be maintained on their bus/vanagon that isn't in the owner's manual? I...
• Procedure: Replacing the trans main shaft oil seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 20:31:54 -0700
  Since I just recently replaced the main shaft oil seal in my transmission and it's fresh in my mind, I thought I'd...
• Re: Annual maintenance budget
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:02:16 -0500
  ...The last included $145 for a rain cover for the top, so that's not maintenance, but upgrade or simply an amenity. I do...
• Where is my coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:30:19 -0400
  ...Before each trip I check the level, the main tank is full the overflow tank empty. I can drive for days and weeks with...
• Re: Subie swap
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 7 May 2018 13:24:54 +0000
  When I go to Yahoo and then to that group's main page this is the URL at the top, and the page itself...
• Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 12 May 2008 00:13:08 -0400
  ...Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500 Sounds like a ransom note! "500 is the lowest I'll go. Otherwise we shred this hippie...
• FS: beautiful '86GL
  Historical mailing list - "Small, Eric (Y2K).SDWARREN/SOPORTLAND/EricS at M ERICS - SDWCMAIL"
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:01:06 EST
  ...Meticulously maintained 175K miles. Dry, clean engine. recent heads (by VW dealer). Too many new parts to list. Anybody interested? Eric Small Portland, Maine
• Re: Roadside Vanagonology (No Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 10:46:57 -1000
  ...In Maine our rocks are mostly granite. And, as everybody knows, most folks in Maine take their granite for granted. Cheers, Dave Gunning & Sammy...
• Re: Travelling Victoria, BC - California: Need list of repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Ken Anderson
  Thu, 9 May 2002 23:38:23 -0700
  ...Anderson & Associates Ltd. > 2664 Dunlevy St., Victoria, B.C., V8R 5Z2 > (250) 360-6609 > http://maintaindata.com > mailto:ken.anderson@maintaindata.com >
• Re: main seal seating (was Boston Bob Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:22:42 -0700
  Well I'll tell ya, I ain't no VW expert but from what I know about main seals, I would look at all...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 18:14:18 -0500
  Have you looked at FAS in Maine? http://www.foreignautosupply.com/engine-and-drive-train-programs/transmissions/ . Take a look. They do good work...
• A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:44:41 -0700
  ...And because my info is in their database I get periodic emails from them reminding me of maintenance items that might be due on...
• Re: MODERATOR: Mike Collum update 3
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:26:26 -0400
  ...I sent Mary a p-mail and told her to remind Mike that he offered a place to visit when we come to Maine...
• Re: Vanagon Watertemp gauge weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Thu, 9 May 1996 15:55:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Main tank, under the deck lid, was full? Try revving it up >by hand and watch the main tank. If you see the level...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:06:15 -0700
  I've used several lists/forums to consult on maintaining Subarus 1989-2015. The head gasket issue, bilaterally, was ubiquitous, along with loud valve...
• Re: Joel: Change the Stats & Mainshaft ?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 16:05:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...I've yet to get an understandable reason from > the PO on why the mainshaft became bent. Anybody ever run across this > problem? > > Jon...
• Re: Main bearings for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 21:49:56 -0400
  ...which main bearing set to > order. > My crankshaft is a "red dot" unit (from an 85 1.9 liter engine). > > The mains measure > 1...
• Re: Charging Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 22:13:21 -0800
  ...In this > case, the main battery will charge first, regardless of the size of the > auxiliary (camper) battery and only when the main battery...
• Re: Info on NH and Southern Maine
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:20:06 -0400
  ...I don't know how far into Maine you are going, but if you get far enough along the coast: - Boothbay Harbor - Heavy tourist...
• Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:46:48 -0500
  Hi all, I've repaired mine easily on my 87, the main problem Is the main metal gear that gets loose on the shaft...
• Re: weird para-normal
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Wed, 26 May 2004 01:29:38 -0400
  ...No, impossible! the light / main system is the problem, but to be sure, check each sender, take a compressor, aply light pressure with a...
• Re: Rings? New engine?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 14:18:37 -0400
  ...This alone can be the difference of the intended main bearing crush and no crush. The 2.1 main bearings are a thinner rolled...
• Syncro rear main seal and pulley
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 14:35:57 -0700
  A while back I asked about differences between pulleys on syncros and 2wd vans and about the two part rear main seal on the...
• Re: why so testy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Mary Collum
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:54:39 -0400
  ...I moved to northern Maine in May of '99. Now don't get me wrong. I love Hawaii, but Maine is just wonderful, too...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 14:17:53 PDT
  ...have done the normal oil, coolant, and filters type of maintenance. > What preventative maintenance should I perform?? Someone once suggested to me > to replace...
• Re: Fw: Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 May 2001 08:53:06 -0700
  ...is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle? > I bought a brand new '87 Westy to be used as a my family's second vehicle...
• Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:24:34 -0500
  ...Welcome to Maine, Dake ________________________________ I am finally getting ready to leave Salt lake City for Blue Hill, Maine, & am wondering whether I should put...
• RE: How to check for loose main bearings
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 09:25:00 cdt
  ...Any suggestions how to check >the main bearings with our cracking open the case, I would like to avoid that >if I can. I...
• '99 EV Camper for sale in Maine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:49:03 EDT
  On my trip to Maine I stopped at a VW dealership in Waterville, ME because I wanted to check out a '99 EV Camper...
• rear pulley seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 23:36:12 -0600
  I mentioned rear main seal in an earlier post. I meant pulley end seal. I am a student of Muir and rear is rear...
• 85 westie spring rebuild, thermostat housing and coolant pipes questions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:33:06 -0500
  Hey Volks, I am starting my spring maintain on my 85 westie and I have some large projects scheduled. My thermostat housing is leaking...
• 87 Westy mileage 13 mpg
  Historical mailing list - Ken Anderson
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:22:09 -0800
  ...2664 Dunlevy St., Victoria, B.C., V8R 5Z2 (250) 360-6609 http://maintaindata.com mailto:ken.anderson@maintaindata.com
• Re: Who's going tonight?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:12:01 -0400
  ...John Flaherty Portland, Maine '84 GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002...
• Re: Brake hydraulic pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:02:28 -0400
  ...Lines nor hoses are bursting but Maine does put nasty stuff on the roads and I was curious. A local mechanic says he has...
• Re: Westy fridge fan on, but fridge is off (I think)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:35:22 -0700
  ...I use the power that feeds the thermal switch for the main fan. I connect it with a on/off switch so it can...
• Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:54:18 -0800
  ...Enjoy Maine. I waited until I turned 58 before visiting. Pz On rock, about as far from Rocky Maine as one can get in...
• Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:59:14 -0400
  ...After reading lately about starter replacement not curing the problem and also Jonathan's main cable replacement curing his problem, I've decided I...
• CB Antenna purchasing advice
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:58:37 -0500
  I stopped by Dysart's Truck Stop on Thanksgiving day (all stores over 5,000sq ft closed in Maine by law, ayuh!) to try...
• Re: Tiico and Vagcom
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 17:25:27 -0400
  ...Flaherty" <jflahert@MAINE.RR.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 3:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: Tiico and Vagcom > For...
• Question about 2.1l main bearings red or blue?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 15:14:18 -0700
  ...Question for Vanagain about 2.1l main bearings > How does the bearing you sell, part# 025198461A compare in actual size > to the VW dealer...
• Re: Re[3]: SYNCRO
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 17:07:08 -0700
  ...MAINTTEC DUNBAR <MAINTTEC.DUNBAR@TOTAL-OIL-MARINE.CO.UK> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 11:44 AM > Subject: Re...
• Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:37:25 -0500
  ...I think that Tom asked about Maine winters. That is, temperatures below 0 F, not 0 C. In parts of Maine, folks feel like...
• 84 Vanagon Mainshaft Update (?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 15:52:09 -0600 (CST)
  Hi All, After further research it turns out my newly acquired 84 Vanagon's 4-speed had a loose, not bent, mainshaft. How it...
• Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:48:21 -0700
  hi all, Recently I had a discussion with a guy regarding filling the coolant reservoir, the main with a blue cap - on 2.1...
• 2.1l Engine Main Bearings Available!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 15:29:50 EST
  I am getting in a shipment of Kohlbenschmidt Main Bearings for the 2.1l Vanagon. In case you don't know these have been...
• Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:51:11 -0500
  ...https://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/vehicle-maintenance-log.html many others too. Karl. On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 5:40 PM Bruce Todd...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:10:46 -0500
  ...Most don't realize that the cost of maintaining the older vehicle is comparable to the cost of paying for a newer vehicle. It...
• Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 21 May 2010 06:47:54 EDT
  ...Wes, yes change the main engine seal, the felt seal the O-ring in the flywheel, the pilot bearing AND sent that flywheel out...
• Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 2 May 2014 23:40:51 -0500
  I'd say that the VANAGON is no easier to maintain than any other German car made in the 80's. They all used...
• Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenence
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 10:17:27 -0400
  ...all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenence >If you are cash-strapped, don't buy a Vanagon. > >I'm not kidding. They are...