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• Oil pressure sander/switch anatomy. (explanation)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 15:42:46 -0500
  ...I am a Webmaster and with time I will put a lot of information online, if you have picture or test you would like...
• FIXED runs well for a minute or two
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
  ...The ECU uses this information to > provide a richer mixture when the engine is cold. > > If it fails shorted, the engine won't fire...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:58:20 -0900
  ...This is the information from their site: "The Trasko Refining Unit came about when the Govt. officials of the Tokyo metropolis started exploring the...
• clutch and tranny issues - lessons learned (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:55:01 -0500
  ...you guys with the 86's and 87's are educating me where to focus for preventive maintenance. information gained by searching archives and...
• Re: Fwd: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:19:43 -0500
  ...The internet has lots of information, including even more detailed tips than I provided above concerning lighting. What I posted is essentially what is...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 18:44:58 -0600
  ...The oem WBX engine, like many older imported vehicle motors, requires maintenance, the not doing of which would lead to big expensive problems. Remember...
• Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:14:34 -0500
  ...They are good for slowly charging a battery overnight or for short-term maintenance, but not for long term. If a charger like this...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 18:27:34 -0700
  ...I did a complete TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for the TDI engine using published VW maintenance schedules - see http://www.fastforward.ca/VanagonConversion...
• Re: Trip report -- Florida Keys, State Parks, and Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:55:38 -0500
  ...Here is a link > to the information "https://www.sunpass.com/pdf/MiniWebPDF_E.pdf" > > We only decided to take the trip in early...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 20:04:52 -0800
  ...This is the information from their site: "The Trasko Refining Unit came about when the Govt. officials of the Tokyo metropolis started exploring the...
• Re: User Friendly?? (was " you fixed it with what?!")
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:38:54 -0600
  Wow you have some VERY high maintenance neighbours! The anti-diesel thing is strictly a North American phenomena. Diesels are immensely popular in Europe...
• Re: Not starting easily
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:55:59 -0800
  ...Hopefully the >> converter >> added the engine maintenance indicator lamp, (MIL or check engine), >> to the >> dash somewhere. A hard start and bad idle could...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 21:59:47 -0500
  ...There is also a lot of information the state can get when they plug in. Basically, the shop computer connects the car to the...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:33:54 -0500
  All this is good information, and correct as far as it goes, but millions of cars are doing very well that have had bondo...
• Re: [WetWesties] classic car insurance
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:07:04 -0700
  ...http://wetwesties.org/links.htm > > Please conserve bandwidth and clip quoted material in your posts. > Include only the information that is relevent to your...
• CA new gas formula info
  Historical mailing list
  27 May 97 08:45:30 PDT
  ...For more information about the CAT, write to the group 3574 Hatfield Circle , Oceanside, CA 92056. In the San Francisco Bay Area, reformulated gasoline...
• Reply to: Re: My Own Private FAQ
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  02 Nov 96 10:14:12 EST
  ...joel << >> Joel, you are a wealth of information and I thank you for your time and expertise. I am confident that application of your...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:15:55 -0900
  ...This is the information from their site: "The Trasko Refining Unit came about when the Govt. officials of the Tokyo metropolis started exploring the...
• Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:24:35 -0700
  ...They are good for slowly charging a > battery overnight or for short-term maintenance, but not for long > term. If a charger like this...
• Re: Fryeday Content.. some GM trivia and news on the VOLT (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:01:20 -0400
  ...Our information on the Parade of Progress never had the Parade going into New York City. The complete tour schedule for the USA and...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 28 May 2004 15:28:49 -0700
  ...Again, I couldn't readily find the information on the lubricant (it's been a while since I looked into all this), but I...
• Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:31:03 -0700
  ...They are good for slowly charging a >> battery overnight or for short-term maintenance, but not for long >> term. If a charger like this...
• Re: Trip report -- Florida Keys, State Parks, and Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:59:08 -0800
  ...Here is a > link > > to the information "https://www.sunpass.com/pdf/MiniWebPDF_E.pdf" > > > > We only decided to take the trip in early...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 09:37:35 -0400
  ...Learn as much as possible > > before > tings > > break and get ready to catch up on some overdue maintenance. If the > > van > is > > low mileage...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:48:28 -0400
  ...involved in keeping a 21 year old vehicle (with LOTS >of deferred maintenance) afloat has been sobering. Ayuh. >So what's the bottom line...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 16:50:27 -0800
  ...But the Rocket J Squirrel Award For The Most Useful Bit O' Information came from Mr. Marc Perdue who wisely pointed out that "[...] it...
• Great News! After presenting Mercury insurance with documentation (invoices and comparable vehicle pricing) they decided to repair my Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Wed, 7 May 2003 15:40:05 -0700
  Below is the information sent to the adjuster. Special thanks to a list member for making the RV suggestion and another who pointed me...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 09:25:43 -0500
  ...Learn as much as possible > > > before > > tings > > > break and get ready to catch up on some overdue maintenance. If the > > > van > > is > > > low mileage...
• Gen Int: A Plea for Sanity (long but worth it).
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 20:36:29 -0800
  ...for a living the opportunity to participate yet keep the mail maintenance chores down to a dull roar. It makes use of the 2...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 18:01:47 -0400
  ...at 5:33 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > All this is good information, and correct as far as it goes, but millions > of cars are...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 14:37:31 +0000
  ...Learn as much as possible > > > > before > > > tings > > > > break and get ready to catch up on some overdue maintenance. If the > > > > van > > > is > > > > low mileage...
• Re: 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Tilli-Pauling
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:55:05 -0500
  ...I > also buy 90% of my other Vanagon parts from them. > > They are a full service VW maintenance/repairs/upgrade shop, they know > Vanagon...
• 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 02:53:21 EDT
  ...Silver Plastic Storage Pouch Owner’s Manual Dealer Directory, June ’87 Edition Quality Assurance System paperwork Maintenance Booklet Warranty Booklet Air Conditioner Supplement to...
• eurospec-tion
  Historical mailing list - ddawson
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
  ...This has all happened in the face of meticulous care and maintenance. Ford Quadravans are starting to look good and both myself and my...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:33:55 -0500
  ...142,595. > > >General Information: >-------------------------- >Not Running: >In late 2001, this van (after many years of faithful service) started making >an unusual clacking (clicking?) or...
• 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:12:33 EDT
  ...Silver Plastic Storage Pouch Owner’s Manual Dealer Directory, June ’87 Edition Quality Assurance System paperwork Maintenance Booklet Warranty Booklet Air Conditioner Supplement to...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:59:41 +0000
  ...which can be a bit >of a challenge but there's information here to help you. It goes >faster, has much better occupant protection...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:56:34 -0700
  ...so, what is the asking price ? Without that critical piece of information it's just sort of .......not even tantilzing...it's almost obnoxious...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:50:54 -0700
  ...peter you were simply a conduit of information ... it is my hope that no-one ... including myself ... would imply anything other than that although...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:26:01 -0500
  ...Would I install a non-waterboxer engine? Well, I do remain dependent on mechanics for maintenance. They don't love Frankencars, as the flat...
• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:28:31 -0800
  ...where are you getting information that says a conventional non-synthetic engine oil is only good to 85 degrees F ambient ? that makes zero...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:34:58 +0000
  ...at 5:33 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > All this is good information, and correct as far as it goes, but millions > of cars are...
• Here's my article (written for Australian Jaguar owners, where anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list
  10 Oct 1994 05:33:07 GMT
  ...For this reason, proper cooling system maintenance is critical. One aspect of cooling system maintenance that we can all easily follow is to minimise...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:25:13 -0400
  ...The real weak links are the support systems, lack of inspection maintenance, and continued operation after a failure. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 16:21:37 +0000
  ...VW bus, have stopped and have helped.  Got lots of useful information about the area, sometimes a meal, and I am still in contact...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:34:21 +1000
  ...at 5:33 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > >> All this is good information, and correct as far as it goes, but millions >> of cars are...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:22:45 -0700
  ...I did a complete TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for the TDI engine using published VW maintenance schedules - see http://www.fastforward.ca/VanagonConversion...
• Re: Installing 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:10:29 -0800
  ...Also, according to Bob Livingston (RV Repair & Maintenance Manual, p. 1.20), other problems that can be caused by the isolator include: 1) a...
• Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender The war against our vehicles and the services to support them.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:52:25 -0700
  ...Right now, the camper needs a few thousand dollars of maintenance. I am mulling the trade-offs involved. Some queries about that: 1. Stainless...
• Re: User Friendly?? (was " you fixed it with what?!")
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:44:53 -0700
  ...User Friendly?? (was " you fixed it with what?!") Wow you have some VERY high maintenance neighbours! The anti-diesel thing is strictly a North...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 02:12:35 +0000
  ...at 5:33 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > > All this is good information, and correct as far as it goes, but > > millions > > of cars are...
• Re: sounds like a go-cart
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:37:48 -0500
  ...Get an Air Cooled and I can supply some serious information on keeping it running. http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/0003.htm Stan On...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:42:47 -0400
  ...I did a complete TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for > the TDI engine using published VW maintenance schedules - see > http://www.fastforward.ca/VanagonConversion...
• Re: Off topic: Proud (long semi-rant)
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 10:40:07 -0800
  ...For more information see http://local201iuecwa.org >Thank >you for your patience. > >Anyway, It was a weekend strike and involved setting up two picket...
• Volkswagen literature
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 16 Jun 1996 10:41:11 -0300
  ...Additional information [ie VW Part No., Comments/Review] is always encouraged. If time permits, I will turn this list into a Network accessible database...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:58:51 -0700
  ...mostly ... >> > all maintenance was performed by a mechanic ... same one for the life of >> > the >> > van .... but that was the only other consistency offered...
• Update: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 07:36:33 -0400
  ...replace all the wires coming off the alternator? Thanks and any information is greatly appreciated. On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM...
• Re: Fwd: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:16:57 -0700
  ...some information that may help uncloud things ... when you turn the key to on, ( not start ) ..the fuel pump should run for a few...
• New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 14:44:55 -0800
  While hunting for 2001 EV information I came across some conflicting details at Edmunds.com and KBB.com causing me a hunger for "official...
• Re: Update: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:32:04 -0400
  ...replace all the wires coming off the > alternator? > > > Thanks and any information is greatly appreciated. > > On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM...