Volkswagen Vanagon Questions Maintenance & Repair
How To Thaw A Cold Weather Frozen 87' VW Vanagon Engine
Recently I traveled from California's central coast to Oregon and ran into a massive winter storm. My Vanagon is now stranded with frozen water boxes, lines, and hoses. What's my first step in ma...
My Oil Light And Buzzer In My 1987 Vw Vanagon Got New Pump Oil Oil Pressure...
my oil light and buzzer is on i put new oil pump oil and oil pressure switch what can it be
Bought VW Beetle 2002 The Fuel Injection Pump Has Been Blued Together, Is T...
After buying a2002 VW my mechanic checked under the motor cover to find that the injection pump has been glued with epoxy. unfortunately the sales man became 'distracted' when asked to open the cover,...
Can Anyone Identify The Round Filler Cap?
I just put oil where I thought it went but then found the right place. Where did I put the oil and how bad did I mess my van up? The large round cap is below "3" and to the right of the "1" and "2" ...
Where Is The Fuel Pump In A 1983 VW Vanagon?
Is it an external pump? Is it located under the van about midway between the engine and the front of the vehicle?.
Why Won't It Start Up ?
I have an 88 vanagon and will start right up ! But you drive it and then if u stop to get something at store it won't start again ? We tried starter fluid but didn't work ! But then wait bout hour o...
Has Anyone Modified Metal Rear Bumper 251 807 311D To Replace The Fiberglas...
I have a 1991 vanagon and would like to replace the fiberglass number. The bumper for sale say they do not replace the plastic ones. Except gowesty who says they will fit with modification. thank...
My Radiator Fan On My 1990 Vanagon Just Stopped Working Also Sometimes A R...
the coolant fan on my 1990 vanagon just stopped working although it doesn't seem to be overheating maybe a little also occasionally a red light over speedo and a buzzer come on after freeway usually o...
1982 Vanagan : Keep Burning Out Half-shafts; Preceded By Thumping Noise, T...
Have installed 3 sets of half-shafts, less than 10K on each ; thumping noise on light load precedes shafts burning out ; manual trans, 30K on new engine. What's going wrong?
How Can I Tell If My 83 Vanagan Brake Booster Is Bad....I Just Replace MC A...
brakes work ok ....idle is slower when brakes are depressed . I know where the booster is but not sure it will come out top of dash??? help please
My Vanagon Starts When It Is Cold, However Occasionally When I Am Driving T...
I pull over and try to start it. There is lots of battery and it turns over but will not ignite. I try again every15 minutes up to about an hour or so. It usually starts again and I drive off....
I Bought A VW 1984 And I Need Someone To Work On It. Do You Know Anyone?
It will start but will not stay running. There was some gas come out the exhaust.
Having Issues With Bleeding Coolant System
Blew a coolant hose, have been attempting to bleed at the radiator(and yes, the front end is elevated. It does not seem to be bleeding and the level of coolant in reservoir has not changed at all
What Would Cause A Loud Whining Noise Under The Bench/bed?
We were having engine starting issues. Replace fuel pump, fuel filters, pump relays, fuel tank sending unit, etc. Previous owner claimed to have replaced starter. We replaced battery.
87 Vanagon Heater Wont Shut Off Completely
when the heater controls are "off" position, heat still enters cab. what is the fix?
My 1985 Westy Is Great Except For It Randomly Doesn't Start.
It sounds like it's not getting spark, fuel or oxygen. the mechanics at the old volks home are baffled. It's a random thing, but once it doesn't start, i have to wait 2-3 hours before it might start...
87 Vanagon Leaking Fluids
I brought drove my 87 Vanagon from central California to central oregon about three weeks ago just before the last snow storm. It sat and froze for a week. After the though and when it was warm en...
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