Vanagon maintenance (1983-2011)

randywebb · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:30 pm Post subject:

there are threads on removing the rear heater entirely and on installing a bypass

similarly, a search on neutral safety switch auto trans will pull up a thread with pics

successful searchers could post the links here & we would eventually have a nice long term maintenance thread all laid out
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kamzcab86 · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject:

grittysoutherngirl · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:01 pm Post subject:

Ben you are awesome! Your site is amazing. So many pictures. I really am starting to believe I can DIY when it comes to my van now! Thanks so much!
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ftp2leta · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:02 pm Post subject:

NZer · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:55 am Post subject: Consider doing a book

ftp2leta · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:04 am Post subject:

Thank you. I read back my post and I must be crazy.
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Congaman · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:25 pm Post subject:

Wow! Awesome thread! Amazing site. I just created a folder of "to-do"s from these short three pages. Thanks a bunch!

Congaman · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:33 pm Post subject:

Wow! Awesome thread! Amazing site. I just created a folder of "to-do"s from these short three pages. Thanks a bunch!

chojinchef · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject:

Merci Ben. Grand morceau de travail.

Ok, I have probably already embarassed myself with that little bit of the mother language. My Acadian grandparents are probably rolling over in their graves.

Nice job. Will be referenced often, by many, for a long time to come.

LP
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ftp2leta · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:02 pm Post subject:

ftp2leta · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject:

Ouffffff, I just read my original post.... It doesn't make sense to invest so much on a stock engine. Get a Subi 2.2L for 300-400$ and you will have peace of mind for years to some.

Ok, I will share how conversion are done step by step in a new thread soon.
If I loose job... so be it.

Ben
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FI part for sale: http://www.benplace.com/parts_sale1.htm
My site: http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
Subi conversion: http://www.benplace.com/vanaru_eng.htm
Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/ftp2leta

chojinchef · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:27 am Post subject:

morymob · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:08 am Post subject:

Keep in mind the neutral switch is also a safety device, if u or someone else forgets and leaves in drive and it's started, eng tends to rev at start, things will get interesting real fast.

WonkaVan · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 12:40 am Post subject:

randywebb · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

on p.1 Ben wrote:

Automatic:
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-Adjust the Throttle body rod to down shift lever

- I'm not sure what this means or where this is located

- is this the odd looking system of cables and levers on the RH side of the auto. trans.?
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Benjamin Gell · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:22 pm Post subject:

Wow, what a great thread, THANKS BEN!
And the rest also!

Ben, how serious are you about this:

tam_shops · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:22 pm Post subject:

Has anyone priced out what all that costs in Labour hours and parts? Will add that into my budget. Having owned a 20yo and 12yo car, I get how it works and the chain reaction that occurs when one simple thing breaks...If it's way too much money the first year, is the order listed the best order to get it done, or fuel, cooling and brake lines this year and the rest next year?

And, I'm big on spend now or pay in towing, take your pick...

THANKS!

tam

Hatterasker · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:02 am Post subject:

Thank you for this post and thread. Holy smokes. Perfect.

pushkick · Samba Member Joined: August 09, 2007 Posts: 1366

ben i dont know you personally but i would like to voice my appreciation and thanks for your work and time on this tread, and others, and your web site. i have used them to diy my van and thanks to your efforts i still have a working van. the information you have assembled over the years should be put in a formal document or permanent sticky. video, pic, threads, etc. you should hire someone to collect all the information and work with the samba to publish. maybe even contact bently to integrate into their work. heaven knows they need some help especially their wiring diagrams and vehicle pics, and assembly drawings.
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dhaavers · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:34 pm Post subject:

^^^ Time to donate to his site. Help pay for the server space & keep it alive!

http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
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