Listees,

Tis is an exchange, originally bout Harry Yates' Spring Service.
Because of the list  of grounds, at least on my '84, I forwarding it to
the List.

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA

Thomas D. Hanlon wrote:

> Harry Yates wrote:
>
> > Tom, thanks very much for your offer of the grounds locations.  I
> > wouldn't mind having the "official" list of these points for future
> > reference.  I might have missed one or two.
>
> HARRY,
>
> LOCATIONS OF 84 VW GROUNDS ACCORDING TO ALLDATA CD:
> FROM BATTERY TO BODY
> FROM TRANSMISSION TO BODY
> BEHIND DASH NEAR FUSE/RELAY PANEL
> BEHIND DASH
> AT STEERING GEAR HOUSING
> BEHIND AIR VENT
> AT REAR DECK
> NEAR FUEL PUMP AT FLOOR BOARD CROSS MEMBER
> LEFT AT CYLINDER HEAD
> NEAR IGNITION COIL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, LEFT
> PLUS CONNECTION, IN CONNECTOR HOUSING
>
> The Alldata cd that you have, is like a manual on cdrom? YES.  THE
> DISKS
> I HAVE CONTAIN INFORMATION ON IMPORTS MERCEDES THROUGH VOLVO.  ONE
> PURCHASES THE "KEY" TO THE SELECTED INFORMATION ON THE DISK, ACCORDING
>
> TO ONE'S VEHICLE(S) AND ADDITIONAL "KEYS"FOR BULLETINS AND RECALLS.
> SEE
> WWW.ALLDATA.COM
> Does it have blowups of areas of work, etc?  YES, AND MOST
> IMPORTANTLY,
> TO ME , I CHOSE THE OPTIONAL AVAILABILITY OF ALL OF THE TECHNICAL
> SERVICE  BULLETINS PERTAINING TO THE 84 VANAGON  MODEL, INCLUDING THE
> "OFFICIAL" VOLKSWAGEN REVISIONS OF SOME OF THE TECHNIQUES AND
> STANDARDS
> INCLUDED IN BENTLEY AND OTHER SOURCES I HAVE, SOME OF WHICH ARE IN
> DIRECT CONTRAVENTION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MANUALS.
> Would you consider this a good resource of HOW-TO information? YES, IN
>
> ADDITION TO AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER SOURCES I HAVE (SEE BELOW)
> How much is it?  COST: about $25 US via internet CREDIT CARD purchase
> at
> alldata.com, FOR THE BASIC, AND ANOTHER $25 us FOR THE TECHNICAL
> BULLETINS.
> Would you have one of these over a Haynes, for example? I OPTED TO
> HAVE
> IT IN ADDITION TO BENTLEY AND HAYNES.  I HAVE BENTLEY, HAYNES(uk) ON
> ORDER (approximately $38.00 US) AND A PURLOINED COPY, XEROXED FROM THE
>
> PUBLIC
> LIBRARY REFERENCE SHELF, OF THE CHILTON SECTION OF "FOREIGN  TRUCKS,
> OF
> AN OLDER ORDER," OR SOME TITLE SIMILAR.  EACH IS DEFICIENT IN ONE WAY
> OR
> ANOTHER FOR MY
> NEEDS AS A SHADE TREE MECHANIC.  HAYNES BOOKS I HAVE OWNED DESCRIBE
> THE
> USE, ALMOST, OF STONES AND LOGS TO REPAIR VEHICLES.  I EXPECT THE SAME
>
> FROM THE UK VERSION.   BENTLEY IS THE OFFICIAL MANUAL WHICH
> PRESUPPOSES
> 1)PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC'S COMPETENCY AND 2) POSSESSION OF THE TOOLBOX
> OF
> THE GODS. ALLDATA PRESUPPOSES TECHNICAL CAPABILITY, BUT THE PICTURES
> ARE
> EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND THE EASE OF SEARCH IS THE APPEAL TO ME.
>
> REGARDS.,
>
> TOM HANLON
> PALM SPRINGS, CA
>
> > The work I did is to hopefully prevent any surprises on our travels.
>
> > We don't use our van in town, so if something goes amiss, it will be
>
> > far from home.  So, that is my incentive to do all this work.
> > Besides, its fun to do when you have the time.  I hate doing things
> > when things don't work.  I hope you get the same results as I did on
>
> > our van.  If you need any clarification, send me an email.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Harry.
> >
> > > Thanks for the superb list.  I've reprinted it , and now, I'm
> going
> > to
> > > "Yates" my '84 2-WD  Westy with the intent to travel across Canada
>
> > (Palm
> > > Springs north to BC; turn right to somewhere  north of
> Pennsylvania;
> >
> > > turn right (south) to my grandkids in Pennsylvania.)( Long route,
> to
> > be
> > > sure.)
> > >
> > > Two things I'd offer:  my ALLDATA CD for my Vanagon offers about
> 10
> > > ground points in my 84 Westy.  If you wish, I'll forward them to
> > you.  I
> > > can't print directly from the CD, so I'd type them for you.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Tom Hanlon
> > > Palm Springs, CA
> > >
> > > Harry Yates wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Folks.  Well, after all the work I've done on the van prior
> to
> > the
> > > > servcice, and the dealer finishing off what I couldn't/didn't
> do,
> > the
> > > > van is ready for the road... once I get her loaded with camping
> > gear.
> > > > I thought I'd share with the list how I have prepared our van
> for
> > > > our travels this year with the hope that nothing else will be
> > needed
> > > > other than oil changes until fall.
> > > >
> > > > To recap:  This spring, I've done the following to our '90
> Syncro
> > > > Westy with 145000 km (90000 miles)
> > > >
> > > > service battery (it was out of van over winter, and charged
> > monthly)
> > > > rotate tires
> > > > bleed brakes (Autobahn fluid)
> > > > bleed clutch circuit (Autobahn fluid)
> > > > electrical contacts and engine grounds - cleaned & greased
> > > >      (dielectric grease)
> > > > coolant changed last November before storage (G11 coolant)
> > > > removed and cleaned rear heater/plenum, oiled motor shaft
> > > > cleaned engine air intake system/air box / filter is OK
> > > > inspected all wiring for chaffing, put some wiring in conduits
> > > > inspected all hoses for cracks/vacuum leaks, put some hoses in
> > > >    conduits
> > > > new ignition wires (Autobahn)
> > > > new Bosch Platinums (WR7CP) spark plugs
> > > > new distributor cap & rotor (Bosch)
> > > > ECU - resoldered some joints, and replaced 1 resistor
> > > > engine oil & filter changed (Castrol 20W-50 & VW filter)
> > > >
> > > > dealer did the following:
> > > >
> > > > installed new Bosch oxygen sensor (I supplied part) (30 min.
> > labour)
> > > > inspected belts (tightened a/c belt)
> > > > new fuel filter (Bosch)
> > > > checked brakes (70% remaining on all original brakes)
> > > > checked engine compression (155/155/155/155)
> > > > topped up transmission/front diff fuids
> > > > checked steering/suspension
> > > > inspected exhaust (all original)
> > > > adjusted ignition timing
> > > > checked ECU fault codes
> > > > checked emissions control systems
> > > > tested catalytic converter efficiency
> > > > adjusted engine basics
> > > >
> > > > The result is an extremely smooth running van.  I'm very
> pleased.
> > > > The dealer service cost me $260 CDN at $81/hour labour ... yes,
> > this
> > > > is Canada, and that price includes all taxes.  My dealer is
> > > > expensive, but I'm very pleased with their work, and consider
> > their
> > > > cost as reasonable as Ford dealers are charging $89/hour labour.
>
> > > >
> > > > The engine compression of 155 straight across is consistent with
>
> > > > other compression checks I've had done in the past.  In 1996,
> > > > compression was 150 across, in 1993 it was 135/140/155/135.
> > > >
> > > > This is the first year I haven't had the air conditioning
> checked
> > as
> > > > I have an R-12 system, and R-12 is no longer available.  VW has
> a
> > > > conversion kit for the Vanagon to go to R-134A, but I didn't
> > bother
> > > > to find out costs, etc at this time.
> > > >
> > > > With a little luck, I shouldn't have to see my dealer until
> fall.
> > > > Bets, anyone?  ;)
> > > >
> > > > Harry.
> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------
> > > > Harry Yates, Langley, BC, Canada
> > > > '90 Syncro Westfalia www:   http://syncro.bcit.bc.ca/hyates
> > > > '87 Golf Diesel      email: hyates@bert.cr.bcit.bc.ca
> > > > '91 Miata (Millie)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> > Harry Yates, Langley, British Columbia Canada
> > '90 Syncro Westfalia   WWW - http://syncro.cr.bcit.bc.ca/hyates
> > '87 Golf Diesel        email:  hyates@bcit.bc.ca
> > '91 Miata (Millie)