Volkswagen Vanagon Questions Maintenance & Repair
1985 Vanagan Won't Start When The Ambient Temperature Is Above 80 Degrees. ...
I can drive a short distance in hot weather, engine is not very hot, stop and try to restart and get nothing. It's as if the battery is totally dead. I wait until evening when the temperature is coo...
Two Fuel Filters?
I am replacing the fuel filter on a 1986 VW Vanagon GL and I notice that there is a white plastic box in the fuel line before the main fuel filter. I have been told that some Vanagons have two fuel ...
For Vw 1990 Carat
what is the container in the far back right behind the last row? don't have the cap on. is this a problem?
1991 Vanagon Oil
What's the best oil brand and viscosity for my 1991 Vanagon camper with 160,000 miles?
Where Do I Find The Battery ?
where is the battery to be found?
I Cannot Put My 1990 VW Vanagon Into Gear When Started.
Hi. When I go to turn on my 1990 VW Vanagon, I push the clutch in like always, but I have to make sure the shifter is in neutral before I do so. If not, it won't start. When I push in the clutch, i...
What Type Of Oil Should I Put In My 82 Westie - I'm Going To Drive It From ...
1982 VW Camper Van, 180,000 miles
Winter Heat
1990 Vanagon, 200k miles, runs great. Always had poor winter heat from front and rear heaters. Heat gauge pointer moves around but does not come off bottom mark. Thermostat changed twice in 15 years, ...
Battery Hook Up
There is a long red cable that come out from under the passenger seat does that connect to the negative or positive part of the battery
Why Do The Rear Brake Cylinders Keep Blowing Out.
I replaced the brake shoes and cylinders and bled the system it looked and worked fine for about a month. then the right rear cylinder blew out. replaced cylinder again. about a month after that both...
Where Is The Break Light Switch On A 1984 Vanagon
I have no break lights all other lights work
My 1990 Vanagon Won't Start In Cold Weather
2.1L Digifant started at 32 degrees fine, temp dropped to 14 now won't start I replaced the temp. sensor for the injectors at the thermostat. Any ideas?
What Is The Cause Of Gasoline In The Oil?
I'm thinking of buying a pretty nice 87 Vanagon for a pretty decent price. The owner said it started smoking badly on a very cold winter day. I checked the oil for signs of a blown head gasket. Didn'...
Need A Catalytic Converter For My 85 Vanagon.
Its broken at the weld just before the bracket that bolts up to the exhaust. Iv'e asked a few guys around town to weld it and they wont do it, CA law I guess.Iv'e searched the web and they go for ab...
Instrument Gauges Don't Work On 1984 Vanagon
Just bought a1984 vanagon gl - none of the gauges are working. Help?
Why Wont It Start?
When I turn the key the alternator will not charge the battery.
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