The VanAgain Blog
Tips, how-to guides, and stories from the VW van community
Maggie: a short story by Ken Wilford
When I first met Maggie it was a hot summer’s day in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I had just finished my days work at the local Marriot, parking other people’s cars, when I set out in search of one for myself. The ’63
The Vanagon Charging System:
Checking out your charging system: It is always a good idea to occasionally check the condition of your charging system. This is the system that keeps your battery charged so that you can power your electrical items while driving
Vanagon Gas Tank Issues
The Vanagon Gas Tank: Dealing with Gas Tank Issues: I know there are customers out that who have been living with a leaking gas tank for several years now. You know the drill, you go to fill the gas tank all the way to the
The water cooled Vanagon heater system
The Vanagon Heaters: The water cooled Vanagon has two awesome heaters that, if working properly, will fry you out of the van. They are what I want to discuss today. Front Heater. Your front heater is a critical safet
The Truth About Coolant and The Vanagon Cooling system.
Many are the horror stories that have gone around the internet and in forums about the dreaded Vanagon cooling system. If you believed all of them you would sell your van and run away screaming. VW had many problems with headgaskets and
Vanagon Steering.
Your Steering system is a very critical safety system on your Vanagon. Yet many people live with a van that has off-center or sloppy steering. If you detect a problem with your steering, there are a few things you can easily test before
Idle Switch Adjustment for 85-92 Vanagon.
Proper Idle Switch Adjustment Many folks call me with the complaint that their Vanagon is not idling properly. Either they are idling too high or too low (stalling) or the idle isn’t steady. There can be several factors that
Removing and Replacing Air Conditioner Compressor on 2000-03 Eurovan
It seems like for some reason the OE Eurovan AC compressor doesn’t last. I have had customers with very low mileage vans and the compressor starts failing. Usually it will stop blowing cold, or it will start making a clicking noi
Replacing your Vanagon Exhaust System (waterboxer):
Replacing your Exhaust System: If you have had your Vanagon for any length of time you have probably come up against a problem with your exhaust system. Sometimes you have a minor leak that can be repaired with just a new gasket
How to Remove and Replace Rear Control Arm Bushings on a Vanagon
So you want to replace your rear control arm bushings? You are a brave soul and I salute you! The worst part about doing this job to be honest is removing the rear control arms themselves. Prepare to cut the old bolts off with a die g
How to remove and replace front Syncro Vanagon CV Axle :
1. Loosen the big axle nut while still on the ground (30mm) torqued to the hilt – I used a cheater bar – no sweat. Or you can use a large impact air gun (way easier). 2. Put the van in gear and put the e-brake on.<br /
How can I find out what is draining my battery?!?!
Testing for Parasitic Power Drain: Does your VW Van or Westy lose power when it sits for a day or two? What you want to do is test your electrical system for what is called a Parasitic Battery drain. When your van bat
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