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• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Fri, 23 May 2003 17:33:35 -0400
  FYI, Here is a site I found that has the maintenance organized really nicely. I know we have a lot more information, but this...
• Advice request. Thinking about buying a later "waterboxer" vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Enriquez, Robert
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 09:41:21 -0800
  ...for maintenance, maintenance costs, mileage, reliability, and which models to avoid. Also, toying with the idea of a Tristar Sycnhro. Any information and experiences...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 24 May 2005 08:13:05 -0400
  ...Expect high maintenance costs. With proper maintenance, your camper can be a very reliable vehicle. On a list like this you are naturally going...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 22 May 2003 11:53:26 -0700
  ...I do think this is a great idea (Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information). I don't have a lot of content to contribute but would...
• Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:32:05 -0600
  ...I have also started to build a "narrative" with essentially the same information. That's a text document and eventually I will import it...
• question...
  Historical mailing list - Wojciech Borczyk
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 15:19:58 +0100
  ...looking for any information about the "amphibious jeep" ( Ford model GPA, also known as "seep" ). Where can I found a "maintenance manual" or any...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:43:38 -0700
  ...Jeff ----- Original Message ----- > With the amount of information that's been mentioned (2.5GB++), I have > doubts that a non database-based solution would...
• Thanks for a great online Vanagon maintenance guide
  Historical mailing list - Ellen Marchand
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:04:30 -0700
  ...Many thanks to all of you who post helpful information like this for those of us still learning about Vanagon maintenance. Have bookmarked the...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 22 May 2003 23:24:23 -0400
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information The database aspect would be fairly simple. I'd recommend using PostgreSQL and LINUX, it's free and powerful. I...
• Re: NVC - mercedes list?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:38:43 -0400
  ...http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes_diesel_maintenance_tips.htm (tips and sales) http://www.parts.mbz.org/ for detailed information: http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service...
• service/maintenance manuals '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 09:57:34 -0500
  I am looking to get some service/maintenance manuals for my '86 Westy. Does anyone have any advice for which manuals (Bentley etc.) are...
• 1987 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Barnhart
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 10:14:11 +0600
  ...you had information on the 1987 VW Transporter Van? It's constant 4 wheel drive and I'm looking for maintenance tip on the...
• 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...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 May 2003 15:25:31 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information Tom, your right - dynamic is the only way to go... I would offer my design/webpage and visual org skills...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - John Vidovich
  Sun, 25 May 2003 22:41:46 -0400
  ...I assume that would help any database maintenance person from having to decide where to place a certain bit of information. Periodic culling of...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 23 May 2003 13:18:22 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > I like the ideas mentioned previously: > > 1) organize the information per Bentley > 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 22 May 2003 16:37:21 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information Steve, Thanks for your offer. I could do the outline, but I have to admit I am really worried about...
• Re: 30k mile checkup? How much it too much? Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:53:04 -0500
  ...will be additional! I'd say if the factory warranty will not be voided, you know all the necessary maintenance schedule and you can...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:45:12 -0800
  How often should the front and rear wheel bearings be regreased? Or is this a maintenance-free item, like on my Honda? If it...
• Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 20:24:13 -0800
  ...It lets me enter data, mileage, notes of things noticed in the course of maintenance, costs, etc. This all gets dumped into a super...
• Re: becoming your own wrench
  Historical mailing list - Paul B.
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:51:18 -0400
  Hi Susan, The Vanagon is a great vehicle to learn how to perform minor maintenance. Changing the oil in this vehicle is very easy...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:14:10 -1000
  ...hands on any kind of original VW schedule or other maintenance program information. Thanks- ShawnZ Imua Camper Company, Hawaii, http://www.imua-tour.com...
• Re: 1987 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 10:26:04 -0700
  ...you had information on the 1987 VW Transporter Van? It's constant 4 > wheel drive and I'm looking for maintenance tip on the...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 23 May 2003 13:33:09 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > > > > I like the ideas mentioned previously: > > > > 1) organize the information per Bentley > > 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Thu, 22 May 2003 13:46:35 -0400
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information The tech links section of syncro.org under heading "How To" is a good beginning on organizing already existing repair...
• Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:59:35 +0000
  ...A LOT of items might be "inspect"....still, that's good information. I know everybody has their own ideas combined with the Owner's...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:26:22 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information I like the ideas mentioned previously: 1) organize the information per Bentley 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Maintenance webpage update
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 18:47:40 -0500
  Thanks for the information Frank. Last week in Banff i noticed a whiff of smoke coming out of the flue! Lasted for a couple...
• EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 15:57:30 CDT
  Hi, I am new to the group and am interested in finging out some maintenance information on a '93 EV. We are in the...
• K&N filter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 10:06:27 -0800
  ...I don't know if the information is accurate or not, but I think it is worth reposting the quote: "ASME (mechanical engineering society...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
  Fri, 23 May 2003 14:20:24 -0500
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > I like the ideas mentioned previously: > > 1) organize the information per Bentley > 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
• Owner's Manuals..Restoration Book (Was: Years of Engines)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 96 08:35 EST
  ...Hints on repair and maintenance of Volkswagen 1200 and 1500 trucks and station wagons ------------------------------ I hope that this information does help the people in...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:26:50 -0400
  ...hands on any kind of original VW schedule or > other maintenance program information. Thanks- > ShawnZ > > Imua Camper Company, Hawaii, http://www.imua-tour.com...
• alfa romeo (friday friday friday)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 22:49:21 -0500
  ...I did a little googling but didn't come up with a whole lot of information. Does anybody have any experience, maintenance wise etc...
• Re: Roster
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 12:22:03 -0800
  ...Don't get fooled by the fact that we have 792 great people on this >list who would never think of using your information...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 May 2003 14:47:07 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > I like the ideas mentioned previously: > > 1) organize the information per Bentley > 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
• Re: Eutovan Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:17:32 -0800
  ...Steve, I'm sure you are right and your warning to look for evidence of routine maintenance is probably the key here. In the...
• 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: Eurovan on Ebay with unique option
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 10:12:59 -0800
  ...Lots of Miles and Lack of Maintenance. LOM cubed: same with Low on Money multiplied in there as well. If curse control means reasonable...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 May 2003 16:07:19 -0700
  ...Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information > > > > > > I like the ideas mentioned previously: > > > > 1) organize the information per Bentley > > 2) Let those list members with demonstrated experience...
• Re: 83 VW pickup
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:18:59 EST
  In a message dated 3/14/99 2:12:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, beauxart@JUNO.COM writes: << My sister called with information about...
• Re: 02 sensor life
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 13:44:15 -0500
  The VW factory maintenance booklet calls for 90K-mile O2 sensor replacement on Vanagon after m.y. 1988. Some '87 Vanagon's have a...
• Re: GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Orlo Elfes
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:20:25 -0500
  ...very helpful on the phone - extremely knowledgeable - good website with extensive information and product offerings - fast and accurate shipping on my many orders - great...
• VINTAGVW: an air-cooled only list
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:34:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...VINTAGVW has been created as a forum for owners/enthusiasts of air-cooled Volkswagens to exchange information about the care and maintenance of older...
• Re: impending winter maintenance (Syncro Tire Pressure)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 11:38:41 -0500
  ...I found the different numbers while I was searching for the tire pressure information since my decal was missing when I bought the Syncro...
• Westy camper top mods for a Syncro GL?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Oct 1996 16:04:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...collecting information about the mod, like: what metal cutting is required, cost, how it might affect my van (noise, water integrity, regular maintenance required...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:36:26 -0700
  ...Use simple factual information rather than "thoughts", "presumptions". It's probably THE most beautiful aspect to the Bostig development .... the easily-replaceable-world-motor...
• More stuff I found.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:17:49 -0600
  ...10.00. (2) A VW issue, Introductory Service Information Manual, for the Water Cooled Vanagon,Maintenance and Adjustments. It is mostly good for Vanagon...
• Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:46:57 -0600
  ...I have also started to build a "narrative" with essentially the same information. That's a text document and eventually I will import it...
• Fuel Injectors Improvement Maintanence
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 16:07:32 -0800
  Hello Gang, I'm responding to a request for information on increasing the fuel delivered by our fuel injectors. I believe the question was...
• Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 May 2003 16:55:35 -0700
  ...It sure would take the personal opinion and improved methodology aspects out of Vanagon Maintenance. If Bentley is your bible you should be forced...
• trying to locate Frank Condelli
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:29:41 -0700
  ...can anybody provide information that might help me locate him? i also just want to say that i placed this order after exchanging several...
• Long.... summer trip in the US... any good touristic or other advice?
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:44:20 EDT
  ...Any informations you can send me would very appreciated!!! :))) Even maintenance tips on my vehicle... I am gathering all the informations i can to...
• Information on experience with inline motor transplant
  Historical mailing list - Jose Rafael Moscoso
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 23:32:18 -0400
  ...Easiness? costs? long time experience?, handling? maintenance? inyectors or carburator? Any type of information will be appreciate.
• Re: OXS idiot light, Brian
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 12:23:22 -0500
  ...Mine will turn on the light at each 30K interval even though the manual said the maintenance interval for oxygen sensor is 60K (I...
• Advice Sought on Best Vintage Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 08:36:23 PST
  ...I am getting conficting information about maintenance costs, availability of parts, desireability of water vs. air cooled engines, and whether older campers can be...
• Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 22 May 2003 07:02:59 -0700
  ...This might be a good model for making the information more readily available. Tom F. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 May 2005 07:24:27 -0500
  ...Buy a van, get it up to speed maintenance-wise, and then keep up the routine maintenance - have a schedule - and the thing will...
• automatic transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:25:09 -0800
  ...Just did a search in the archives for transmission slippage, and came up with a minimal amount of information mostly relating to warn clutch...
• Re: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 13:21:17 -0700
  Jeff, I feel your pain! This is just the sort of thing that prevents me attempting any but the simplest maintenance on my '85...