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In which we find some supurb advice from the good doktor and hopefully others to follow. Presented with permission of T.P. Stephens AKA Doktor Tim

Deutche Methode - Brakes
D. M. - Vacuum Systems
Observational Inspections
Recipe for Performance
All About Lubricants
the Ultimate Fix
Mailing List Survival
Auto Insurance Madness


Things to do for new vanagon owners Heater Controls Tire Pressure Belts, Changing, Tensioning Troubleshooting 101 Locks, Replacing and Rekeying Recall Information The Rust Wars Badges, Logos VIN, Engine No. Type/Model Identification Transmission No., automatic Paint Color/Codes Lifting van with floor jack/hoist Towing van


Seam Rust Idiot's guide to seam rust repair POR 15 Frank's Recipe


Westfalia and Syncro graphics VW Logo


1988-1991 Vanagon 1986-1988 Vanagon/Syncro 1968-1979 Bus


30 Clutch, Controls 32 Torque Converter Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission 39 Differential


Overview 30.2 Clutch Slave Cylinder 30.2 Clutch Master Bleeding the System


34 Controls, Assembly 35 Case, Gears, Shaft


34.4 -34.12 Gearshift Lever, Adjusting


Changing gearbox oil


37 Controls, Assembly 38 Case, Gears, Shaft


10 Assembly [13] Crankshaft/Crankcase [15] Cylinder Heads / Valve Drive [17] Lubrication System [19] Cooling System [20] Fuel Supply [23] Fuel Injection, Diesel System [24] Fuel Injection, Aircooled (AFC) [24] Fuel Injection, Water-cooled [26] Exhaust System/Emission Controls [27] Electrical, Battery, Starter, Alternator [28] Ignition System


Air Cooled - AFC Diesel Water Cooled/Syncro


10.2 Removing 10.5 Installing


10.6 Removing 10.7 Installing


[10.8] Removing [10.10] installing


19.11 Thermostat 2.1L [19.x] Coolant hoses/pipes replacing Bleeding the Cooling System


Vanagon to Napa part conversion Stainless Replacement Pipes


By the Bentley The Contrarian (easy) Method


Bosch Parts Reference Replacing Fuel Lines Replacing Fuel Lines (revisited) Fuel Pump


1993 (eurovan) 1986 - 1991 (vanagon) 1983.5 - 1985 (2.0 L) 1980 - 1983.5 (air cooled)


[24] Digijet [24] Digifant


[24.57] AFM [24.13] -Temperature sensor II


Cleaning Adjusting Wiper Track Adjusting Wiper Spring Capacitor Fix


Dual Battery setup [27.11]Starter Repairing


Overview Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay Dual Battery Relay Install


28.11 Ignition timing Ignition Switch


[40] Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle [42] Rear Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle [44] Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment [46 - 47]Brakes [48] Steering


'80-'84 Lower Ball Joints Upper Ball Joints Upper Control Arm Bushing R&R


[42.7] Constant Velocity (CV) Joints [42.5]Rear Wheel Bearings


44.3a Syncro Wheel Bearings


[46] Mechanical Components [47] Hydraulic Components, Regulator, Booster


[46.11]Parking Brake, adjusting Rear Brake Parts orientation


Brake master cyclinder [47.8a] Bleeding brakes (manual method)


Steering Rack R&R Another Steering Rack How-to Steering Hydraulics Flush


Replace Window Cranks


64.4 - 64.5 Replace Glass, Seals Window Regulators Vent Windows (quarter glass)


[66.1] pre 1986 Mirrors [66.?]Antenna [66.1-66.4] Mirrors - 1986 and up


[70.5 ]Instrument Panel - Dashboard (T J Hannink) [70.5] Dash Removal - (Joel Cort) Visor Mirror Cigarette Lighter R&R


72.4-72.5-Armrests- Remove, Install, Tighten Headrest Removal


Roof - Maintainence, Painting [75.4-75.5] Pop-up roof, removing, installing [75.6a] Roof Vent (Skylight)


Replacing Canvas Installing pop top seals


[76.X] Dometic Fridge [76.20] Sink cabinet, removing Fridge Tips Changing the LED


Heater Blower R& R Controls


Convert AC from R-12


[90] Instruments, Radio [92] Windshield Wiper and Washer [94] Lights, Exterior [97] Wiring Terminal Designations


Replace Antenna 86 - 91 stereo wiring Powering the Sound System


Headlight Tips


Deutche Methode - Brakes D. M. - Vacuum Systems Observational Inspections Recipe for Performance All About Lubricants the Ultimate Fix Mailing List Survival Auto Insurance Madness


Electrical Engine Exterior Interior Suspension/Wheels


Dual battery setup 3rd Brake Light Radio Power From Key-in Circuit


Vent and Port covers Camper Top Install Front Door Screens Fridge Vent windshield


Center Consoles Grab Handles


Owner/Listmembers Sites List Vendors Wikis, Groups and Forums Maintainance & Restoration Other Vendors Gatherings


Canada U.S.A.


pomes by unca joel Electrical Theory by Joseph Lucas Haynes Manual Explained


Tales of the Workshop Jabberwagen A small collection of Haiku Stopping by a Bus on a Snowy Evening

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