Volkswagen Vanagon Questions Maintenance & Repair

Batt And Oxy Light Stay On.

1982 air cooled westy runs good new battery had oxygen sensor replaced 2 years ago. Motor has less than 1000 miles on it.I cannot figure out why the batt light and oxygen light on the dash will not ...

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Noisy, Very Noisy Fuel Pump

We had to replace our fuel pump -- age related, and got a bosch pump and now we have NOISE; not a rattle or anything just plain NOISE. We have a '91 Westy in great shape. I know this is common but h...

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VW Westy Vanagon Repair

My 1990 VW Westy vanagon has been sitting for several years. What repairs can I expect to get it running again?

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Water Level And Battery Condition Display Panel In Westfalia

Water level and battery condition display lights not working properly.

My 85 Vanagon Had A Larger Than Normal Oil Leak, Maybe From The Rod Tube O...

Always a small leak but this is a puddle! It's been sitting too, backed it in the barn to clean her up for camping season. When I removed the dipstick there seems to be too much oil and I have no id...

Why Won't My Clutch Engage?

1981 VW Vanagon has had the following issues in last 2 weeks: Replaced points & Distributor condenser, coil, starter connectors, fuel filter. finally got it running, went to take test drive-Clutch ...

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CHANGE POINTS,COIL,ROTOR PLUGS STILL WONT START

WONT START

1985 VW Vanagon Needs To Idle For 10-15 Minutes To Heat Up The Transmission...

1985 VW Vanagon needs to idle for 10-15 minutes to heat up the transmission fluid before it goes into gear. Reverse works immediately, any forward gear needs to wait. Any helpful ideas?

Does My 1986 Vw Westfalia Have An Interference Engine?

My friend has a 1993 vw vanagaon and needs a new engine because her timing belt went out and caused problems with her pistons. She was told she has an interference engine. I have a 1986 vw Westfalia...

How Do You Adjust 1984 1.9L Engine Throttle Position Switch

Do's The Push Rod Tubes Need To Be Replaced On A 1987 VW Vanagon?

I am replacing head gaskets on a 1987 VW Vanagon with a complete gasket set including the tube seals

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I Have A 1981 VW Vanagon (stock Air Cooled) That Has Been Running GREAT But...

I haven't worked on VW in the last 30 years, I don't want to remove and replace stuff (parts store is a 12 mile walk to get there.

Wiring Diagram Or Tech Advice For Radiator Fan Wiring On 86 Westy Weekender...

This is for a 1986 Westy Weekender, 2.1L auto. Need wiring diagram or help with radiator fan wiring. The connector has 3 wires going in to 3 adjacent spade lugs, but inside the connector boot the two...

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Just Bought '83 Air Cooled Vanagon L

Where is throttle, which way do you turn it, does engine have to warm or not? '83 air cooled Vanagon L. Just had tune up, & probably lots of stuff that didn't need to be done. Ran great (900+miles) ...

WIRING SCHMATIC FOR 1986 VANAGON VW GL

NEED TO RPAIR BECAUSE SOMEONE STOLE MY RADIO AND RIPPED OUT THE HARNESS. THANK YOU.

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I Just Purchased An 85 Vanagon. It Tries To Start But Don't. I Did Find A W...

It will hit but not start. I thought it was my fuel pump but i can hear it run when I turn on the switch. I need to check all the hoses. Am I on the right track? I'm new with vw 's especially vanago...

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I Have A 1982 Vw Vanagon Fuel Injected Engine That, Will Not Start After It...

This van set for years we have changed most parts , runs great till it warms up and if you shut it down it will not start , leave it till the next day and it will start up first try , changed air co...

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