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Capt Ken
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Joined: January 14, 2019
Posts: 98
Location: VA
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 Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:31 pm Post subject: Newbee |
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| Just purchased a 95 Weekender. Lots to do on it. Reading the owners manual says to only use authorized VW fluids. Is there a list somewhere of non VW fluids? Antifreeze, PS, Brakes, etc. Havent looked yet, but assume it uses R134 in the AC. What is the preferred maintenance manual? I think I read somewhere that the Chilton was very poor. |
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Broseph Stalin
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Joined: March 28, 2018
Posts: 433
Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: Newbee |
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| Capt Ken wrote: |
| Just purchased a 95 Weekender. Lots to do on it. Reading the owners manual says to only use authorized VW fluids. Is there a list somewhere of non VW fluids? Antifreeze, PS, Brakes, etc. Havent looked yet, but assume it uses R134 in the AC. What is the preferred maintenance manual? I think I read somewhere that the Chilton was very poor. |
I think you'll be fine with quality aftermarket fluids.
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'67 Riviera poptop conversion in the US, 1984-1990
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VAEV1993
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Joined: January 17, 2014
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Location: Harrisonburg, VA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:46 am Post subject: Re: Newbee |
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Should be R134a, yes.
The Bentley manual is the go-to for most folks around here:
http://www.busdepot.com/bentleyvv99
Hope you enjoy your van.
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calo1956
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Joined: April 18, 2011
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Location: long Island new york
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:04 am Post subject: Re: Newbee |
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Welcome Capt Ken! You will find a wealth of knowledge here, not necessarily from me, but from the samba family. Me, i just wanted to welcome you to the family.
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72 bug
80 westfalia |
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IdeaNerd
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Joined: May 24, 2016
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Location: Central California
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: Newbee |
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Welcome aboard, Capt Ken! Looking forward to seeing your posts and questions.
It's a great group of helpful people here. Ask away! ...and enjoy that van!  |
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Capt Ken
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Location: VA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Newbee |
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Thanks, Bentley on order. Used one extensively on my old BMW. Found one on Ebay, few bucks cheaper than busdepot, free shipping.
The handle comes from my obtaining my USCG capt license. Summer time is spent playing with my cars and sailboat. Rest of the stable includes a 99 MB e320. 01 Grand Cherokee, and the real toy, 73 Vette. |
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