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Results are source-attributed previews, not a complete combined count. Feed dates are publisher dates; first-observed dates are provenance. Each collection links to its owner. Gerry Files matches indexed names and paths, not document contents; Podcasts contributes video results only. An unavailable collection is shown as unavailable, not as an empty result.

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  • Normal 2.1L opreating temp

    Jfp w/2 wbxs · Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:16:09 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    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?

    Douglas L. Urner · Tue, 22 Jul 2003 09:14:55 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...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

    · Mon, 19 Jun 2000 10:47:32 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...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

    ALAN GONDRY · Sat, 22 Jun 2002 10:34:09 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...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...

    ok artguy · Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:37:17 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    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?

    Karl Bloss · Tue, 27 May 1997 09:57:21 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    ...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

    Doktor Tim · Sat, 16 Aug 2003 09:39:42 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...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

    OlRivrRat · Sun, 8 May 2016 10:00:39 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    On 8 May , 2016, at 9:05 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Normally, the brakes can be serviced without removing the hub. It only needs...

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  • Normal service

    A type of driving condition characterized by normal engine temperature, highway speeds, and a clean environment.

  • Waterboxer

    Community name for Volkswagen’s water-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine family used in Vanagons. Gerry’s technical index covers 1.9 L and 2.1 L versions and year-specific service topics. A January 2004 archive thread describes an owner’s 1983 1.9 L Waterboxer running roughly when cold but normally after warming up; it records the symptom and discussion, not a universal cause or fix. Identify the engine code and model year before using parts or service information.

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