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• Normal 2.1L opreating temp
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:16:09 +0000
  Hi, The Vanagon 2.1L cooling system with a normal 87*C thermostat will position temp gauge needle over the temp gauge LED during...
• Re: Oil change frequency?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 09:14:55 -0700
  ...subjected to severe service -- the catch is that the definition of "severe service" is what many of us would call "normal driving" -- short trips...
• Problem with phone service today at Van-Again
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 10:47:32 EDT
  ...So if you get the machine at my normal phone number (see below), then please call the shop number. Sorry about the inconvience. We...
• Low power limping vanangon
  Historical mailing list - ALAN GONDRY
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 10:34:09 -0700
  ...It was operating normal prior to my prior fuel leak. Any suggestions? Alan _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning...
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:37:17 -0600
  Everything looked normal in the engine compartment... no funny smells etc... > >Have you looked in the engine compartment? Anything unusual? > >Bill _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with...
• Tranny noise normal?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 27 May 1997 09:57:21 +0000
  ...Also, what normal service can be done on the tranny; fluids, filters (if any), etc.? Maybe I'll take Chris Turner on a spin...
• Re: Cost of Ownership
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 09:39:42 -0700
  ...system is drained so the service will only cost twice as much as a "normal" engine coolant service. This means the new buffers in...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 8 May 2016 10:00:39 -0600
  On 8 May , 2016, at 9:05 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Normally, the brakes can be serviced without removing the hub. It only needs...
• interesting cost savings ...
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:03:05 -0500
  ...national park service offers a whopping senior discount on their park passes for folks over age 62 ... instead of the normal $80/year, it...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:59:52 -0600
  Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions. 3000 miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig recommendation matches Ford's. -Jarrett K 89...
• Re: Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Thu, 28 May 1998 04:52:19 -0500
  ...I've replaced my auxiliary battery and it lasts a number of days with normal use of camper equipment including furnace. The service life...
• cold.....trany not shifting..?
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 06:54:13 -0500
  ...This Fall I had my automatic transmission serviced, oil changed etc.etc. Cold weather is now upon us and my transmission is slow to...
• Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  February 29, 1992
  CONDITION Coolant overheat / low coolant level indicator LED is flashing at normal coolant temperatures. SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to the list...
• Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  February 29, 1992
  CONDITION Coolant overheat / low coolant level indicator LED is flashing at normal coolant temperatures. SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to the list...
• Boiling radiator light and tailgate gas struts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 95 17:33:23 PDT
  ...Belts are normal. How does the circuit for the light work ? What is it *really* saying ? (2) According to service records, the tailgate gas...
• Failure to start problems.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 18:23:18 -0800
  ...After the first incident, it was towed to the service location, and after dropping off the wrecker, it started normally. This after several days...
• Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:13:06 -0800
  ...Most vanagons never get their throttle cable system serviced, cleaned, lubed and adjustment........ but in my world...........that is a normal service prodedure.....perhaps...
• Re: [WetWesties] Great Vendor Response
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:46:14 -0700
  ...It arrived with the mail today, with cookies! Normal service from Van-cafe. It does not get better than that. Rob becida@comcast.net
• It's amazing what the O2 will do when connected
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 01:05:52 -0700
  ...Well since then the van's had normal (descent) performance and I've been averaging about 17mpg (US). Definitely up 40%! This is after...
• Re: Low power limping vanangon
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 11:14:56 -0700
  ...It was operating normal prior to my prior fuel leak. > > Any suggestions? > > Alan > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail...
• Re: fridge on dc power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:17:48 -0400
  ...Does it mean that at the second >startup after reinstall, it will cool at the same rate as before >service, or that it will...
• A Saab Story
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 04:14:56 EDT
  ...1989 9000 CD normally aspirated. Loved it. Strong acceleration (my other car was the 1982 Diesel Vanagon Westfalia), excellent handling, great long distance road...
• Re: interesting cost savings ...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:56 -0400
  ...national park service offers a whopping senior discount on their > park passes for folks over age 62 ... instead of the normal $80/year, > it...
• Re: O2 Red Warning Light?
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 14:15:52 -0700
  ...Normally when mechanics perform service, they reset the timer by pushing the button. Madeline 15 Years of Westie Adventures '90 Syncro Westie [text/html]
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:48:21 -0800
  ...yesterday I took all the cushions and carpet out > of my Westy before taking it in for service .... first gear was > definitely audible and...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:05:52 +0000
  ...The only major service was a clutch replacement and having the head gaskets replaced about 100K ago. Keep the normal maintenece up, change the...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 15:10:10 -0700
  ...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: interesting cost savings ...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:23:01 -0700
  ...national park service offers a whopping senior discount on their > park passes for folks over age 62 ... instead of the normal $80/year, > it...
• Re: interesting cost savings ...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:07:13 +0000
  ...national park service offers a whopping senior discount on their > park passes for folks over age 62 ... instead of the normal $80/year, > it...
• Oil Sump Question.
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 11:27:11 +0000
  ...I bought it from from the origional owner who had a nice history of service reciepts to go with the van, very nice. I...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:17:18 -0700
  ...Rotating tires front-to-rear is normal service. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Greenamyer" <greenamyer@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, September...
• Re: manual tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 09:08:49 -0500
  ...The FLAPS that sells it (snowmobile racing shop) said the vanagon capacity is much larger then a normal car and I should run 2...
• Re: Stove burner orifices
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 20:44:03 -0400
  ...According to all the service manuals 1 or 2 sizes drill sizes can normally be accommodated , though an adjustment must be made at the...
• 87 Syncro Westy, Seattle, $6000 OBO.
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 12:10:18 -0700
  ...engine/tranny rebuilt recently, u joints/driveshaft serviced. German Trans in Bend/Or did the tranny. These normally run for 10-13k. -steve seattle...
• Actually, $29.37, was Re: K&N Air Filters: $27.42
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:29:15 -0500
  ...E-2475 K&N Air Filter 1 $29.37 99-5050 K&N Service Kit 1 $1.50 Shipping 1 $6.50 Total: $37...
• It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:11:56 -0500
  Ford battery died and the Bus (Vanagon) has been put into extra service. Always starts right up, hope I didn't put a whammy...
• Fwd: Re: Toronto area Refrigerator Service
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Sat, 2 May 1998 13:43:23 -0400
  ...Toronto area Refrigerator Service >To: Ron Mighton <rmighton@PASSPORT.CA> >cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM >Priority: Normal > >On Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:34:50...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:43:24 -0500
  ...The investment in parts needs to be made regardless; I have no service records for the van and it's not had a tuneup...
• Re: Wal-Mart parking
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 17 May 2001 20:36:59 EDT
  ...Ah well, such is life) Also, 24 Hour service is nice, because when I do go to Walmart, I normally buy a bit, so...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 19:54:03 -0600
  Lifter noise is normal in mid life engines. Excessive noise is not normal. The lifters should quieten completely within a minute or two after...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 17:27:32 -0800
  ...it looks like the type of service you normally getat Volkswagen Dealerships (VOA)!!!! That's where they probably got there training, at least here...
• Head Gasket oddity
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:05:51 EST
  ...Temperature gauge reading normal since engine was installed. Oil temperatures are high, 90 ~ 100 F, but maybe normal for a newly rebuilt engine. Any...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:42:40 -0800
  ...it looks like the type of service you normally get at Volkswagen Dealerships (VOA)!!!! That's where they probably got there training, at least...
• Re: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:26:13 -0700
  ...Engine Cutting Out Mike, your description comes very very close to describing "Vanagon Syndrome" or as VW described it in their service bulletin "Intermittent...
• Re: Low power limping vanangon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 14:20:44 -0500
  ...It was operating normal prior to my prior fuel leak. > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > Alan > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail...
• Fridge goes out above 40mph
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Kozak
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:28:58 EST
  Greetings, I have an 87 westy whose fridge I serviced last summer and had lots of crud around the pilot that I cleaned up...
• Temp gauge function
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:36:08 +0000
  Hi, If the temp gauge reads high on an engine truly at "normal operating temperature" it can only be the following: The voltage stabilizer...
• UPS response
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 15:38:51 -0600
  ...07 Jun 02 14:04 > To: <customer.service@ups.com> > > Can you please provide me with a schedule of normal brokerage fees for > shipments...
• Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 18:04:02 -0600
  I'm still new to aircooled motors in general; how much lifter noise is normal in a Vanagon motor? I know my 2.0...
• What the hell is going on ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 21:46:15 -0700
  ...serviced, had to put new springs in there, clean it, etc. Put it back, it works well, but now the system only works normal...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:18:48 -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: Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Fri, 29 May 1998 08:44:27 -0400
  ...it lasts a number of days with normal >use of camper equipment including furnace. The service life of a deep cycle >battery is much...
• Re: favorite bumper stickers
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 19:08:09 -0800
  ...randomly" searched at the gate more often than normal by the Lab's Protective Service... ;^) OLTECO Ari Ollikainen P.O. BOX 3688 Networking Technology...
• fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 22:53:08 -0600
  ...Thanks, Nathan 85 Westy 74 Bus 60 SO-23 _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
  ...All Models CONDITION Coolant overheat / low coolant level indicator LED is flashing at normal coolant temperatures. SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to...
• Re: Was Failed emissions testing, now is testing a good thing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:11:24 -0600
  ...I used to > tell my customers 'somebody' has to check the tire pressures between service > visits. If not the owner , then who ? You can...
• Re: Blinking Red Light--solved?
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 17:31:31 -0400
  ...All Models CONDITION Coolant overheat / low coolant level indicator LED is flashing at normal coolant temperatures. SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:42:55 -0500
  Could this be a bad temperature sensor? Long drives in the mountains could raise the temp above normal range and draw attention to a...
• K&N air filters worth the extra money?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:59:06 -0800
  ...filter service kit ($9.95) around every 50,000 miles. Are they worth the extra money, or should one stick with a normal one...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 16:35:11 -0700
  ...Not sure how he would >>> evacuate the normal atmospheric air form the process, but I have used >>> his services on my Vanco II Continentals...