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• Re: Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual?????
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 17:27:11 -0600
  ...Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual????? > My mechanic is looking for the tech manual for the Aux (under the van) Heater. This...
• Re: 87 westy fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:36:22 -0700
  I have found I have to do this crossover tube repair/ replacement that Allan mentions about every 5 years or so. :-( Most recently, I...
• Window Rust-Not ready to paint
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:54:03 -0500
  ...What can I do to treat/repair immediate prob and wait for paint. No leaks at all. Can I put an oversized rubber windshield...
• Re: Questions on Repairs
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 21:06:54 -0400
  ...Questions on Repairs > Anyone know the cost of the following repairs: > > Rebuilt tranny, and installation? > > Replacing an AC compressor? > > Rear brake shoes, CV boots...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 10:19:11 -0700
  > > What are the details as pertaining to the "recall-repair" kit as applied > to > the 86-91 A/C as mentioned below? Anyone have...
• Re: map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:10:50 -0700
  ...map pocket repair > > > The $2.87 syringe of Devcon Plastic welder works for this as well if >> you don't want to drop the...
• Re: bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:15:26 -0400
  ...It's easier to repair and to make look good after minor damage than the metal bumpers which are really easy to dent and...
• '73 Westy needs faucet repair
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 15:23:32 PDT
  ...Does anyone have any advice on repairing/replacing this busted faucet? TIA, Jack '73 Westy (orange) Costa Mesa, CA
• Re: ECU Repair Post Needed!!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 21:49:14 -0700 (MST)
  ...the frantic ECU guy :-( > > Tim Smith tells me somebody posted a repair procedure for the digifant ecu. > If anyone has this, could you please...
• Repair Front Rack and Pinion?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Gardner
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 08:12:14 -0700
  ...What happens if I don't get it repaired? Thank you in advance, Brent Gardner P.S. Does anyone know of any good Vanagon...
• Re: Stabilizer bar link (Vertical bar)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 21:32:35 -0700
  For a view of a repair via welding a bolt on, see: http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/droplink.jpg This repair was ~5 years...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:16:41 -0500
  fellow vanagon types I have seen my share of alternator stud repairs on turned in cores engine most still had some reminance of the...
• Re: Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:28:08 -0700
  ...My "last ditch" ugly but strong repair. http://tinyurl.com/ycyftsh Used powder coated shelf metal bent quick and dirty, tab OC of existing...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 27 May 2005 20:19:39 -0700
  ...That's the advice a tranny repair guy told me... change the oil and filter, it will cure a lot of problems. Rob becida...
• '88 Front step Rust Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 21:04:32 +0000
  Still catching up on mail after a weekend with our new Westy :) On the topic of rust repair - has anyone found a long term...
• Re: No More Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 09:27:31 -0500
  ...I enjoyed the > Vanagon for the past 18 months but I couldn't afford the time or expense > to repair the engine. > > Steve Bibler...
• '85 Weekender for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 07:16:21 EST
  ...Over $5000 in repairs performed between 1997-2000 including ac rebuild and conversion, clutch, alternator, starter, ball joints, cv boot, fuel pump, fuel lines...
• Fwd: HELP Needed North Puget Sound Area
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:15:36 -0700
  ...Do you have any names of repair shops that work on older VW vans and have or can get the parts to repair it...
• Re: Repair shop in Ironwood Michigan ????
  Historical mailing list - Leon Roose
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 10:46:23 -0500
  Malcom made reference to a "list of recommended repair shops". Although I have been subscribing to this listserv for sometime, I somehow have missed...
• Re: Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:58:13 +0000
  ...Soeedo repair Sometimes just re-routing the cable will do it.  Find a more comfortable route for it. Less kink. Z -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:49:46 EDT
  Hey Matt-- In my opinion you have to streamline curbside repairs. I end up doing a lot here. I think you can get calipers...
• Broken plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:03:20 +0000
  ...I love that putty stuff; super strong; can shape and finesse and sand and paint; repairs become almost invisible. Rich On Sunday, September 13...
• Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:59:27 -0300
  ...You are missing Gunter’s Repair & Service 864 St. Mary’s Street Fredericton, NB Canada E3G 8S8 Phone: 506.450.8317 … over 50yrs servicing...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:10:15 -0400
  ...Tailpipe repair > >Driving like this long distance will melt the plastic >bumper end. It will also melt/burn off the under >coating in the...
• Re: Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:55:32 -0600
  ...Any thoughts on what more to look at external to the transmission? Any recommendations on repair shops and/or mechanics in the area (basically...
• Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:15:01 -0800
  ...Spare Tires In addition to the spare tire/wheel how many carry a tire repair in their Vanagon? And is it new enough that...
• Re: Speedometer works, odometer only registering partiually
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:51:21 -0400
  ...There is lots of info on the web and in the archives about odometer repair but I've never had a problem with any...
• Re: propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:52:21 CST6CDT
  ...First off, search the archives as we've posted the source for repair kits, problems etc. there. Now. I just got done re-building...
• Re: Fw: Re: windshield repairs
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 19:57:53 EDT
  In a message dated 4/20/02 7:36:37 PM, rrh@AUTOBAHN.MB.CA writes: << FYI, here in Manitoba, windshield glass repairs are...
• Repair shops in West-LA,Oxnard
  Historical mailing list - stimler
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 20:05:10 +0100
  Hi everybody, to fix a fuel injection problem I need a good recommendation for a VANAGON repair shop in the Oxnard to West Los...
• Subaru CD Repair Manual All Models 1983-2002 $20 shipped.
  Historical mailing list - Cory
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:00:18 -0500
  Hello everyone, For those with Subaru engine conversions, or those that would have one, I have a CD Repair Manual for sale. It covers...
• Re: Badly needed - body shop fo Vanagon repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:52:19 -0500
  ...USAA didn't total it but said > they would pay for repair at my choice of repair shops. > > PROBLEM: Absolutely no shop in the...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:28:38 -0500
  ...The high pressure lines need proper repairs. There are a number of vendors with power steering line repair kits. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Tent repairs?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 07:35:33 -0600
  ...Tent repairs? Thanks for the info Justin ... hope you don't mind me posting it back on the list as I got a couple...
• Re: Pop top canvas repair
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 09:45:24 -0700
  ...on the road) solution, but I should also look into better repairs. (while I save up to buy a new 3 window canvas top...
• Re: OK, Everybody now.....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 10:06:49 PDT
  ...But, of course, I risk ruining poor Cassie ('89 Westy, 95k miles) by thinking I can repair more than I really can. I continue...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:59:08 -0700
  ...Certain parts fail with little consequence other than the inconvenience of an inoperable vehicle and the repair. While other parts fail and almost certainly...
• Instrument Cluster Printed Cirucit repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:51:49 -0700
  ...perhaps electronically and detail focused people like David B have repaired the printed circuit here and there .. specifically the part that just wears somewhat...
• Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:53:22 -0500
  ...While we have yet to do the repair here is what I found out: 1. The expansion tanks are not under pressure so repair...
• Re: Coolant Pipe Needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:52:42 -0700
  ...Coolant Pipe Needed I bought the GoWesty repair kit to install as preventative maintenance. Sure enough one end on 1 of my pipes was...
• Re: rust repair ..
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:43:53 EDT
  ...I'm considering having some rust repair done on a Vanagon .. anyone know = of any links for the resto of a Vanagon? JDD, I...
• Re: Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 May 2012 12:09:47 -0400
  Send it down to Overseas Speedometer for repair. (www.speedometer.com). They'll set it to whatever mileage you request during the repair process...
• Re: John Muir
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Jul 1995 13:23:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...bandwagen...like Steve...Muir got me into the repair my own...and then into the repair other's VW business... I do however admit...
• Recommended repair facilities in the Maritimes
  Historical mailing list - John Smith
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 23:43:41 -0400
  I've looked on all the vanagon and westy sites, but suprised to find that there are no recommended repair shops in the Canadian...
• Re: Dealer repair disaster '89 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 22:03:49 -0700
  ...Calif has the toughest Automotive repair standards in the country. The absolute *best* consumer protection in the country. You'll find the number promenently...
• Coolant pipe end repair
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 12:14:20 -0700
  I'm curious if anyone has had any success with making small repairs on the coolant pipe ends ( plastic ones ) using epoxy ? If so...
• Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:48:14 -0700
  ...I'd like to just repair the hose rather than buying a whole new hose. What is the best way to go about repairing...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:39:59 -0700
  ...Insurance would not repair > it, they offered me about $12,500. I bought it back on salvage for $1,460, > repaired it (mostly cosmetic...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:58:08 -0700
  ...There should be grills available reasonably priced given the amount of time you will invest getting a repair job to 'look right' and stay...
• Reply to Mr. Paterson's question
  Historical mailing list - L Hower
  Wed, 19 May 1999 01:50:02 EDT
  ...To the contrary we have offered to repair the motor for him, if he can have a shop pull the engine and let us...
• Re: 85 spedo repair
  Historical mailing list
  02 Dec 96 08:58:40 PST
  A couple of notes on speedometer repairs. Failure mode 1: Pushing in trip odo while moving results in breaking/splitting of odo drive gear...
• Re: Can the Vanagon rims be repaired and powered baked
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 08:05:28 -0400
  ...I had GREAT experience with them repairing an M5 wheel for a BMW a few years ago. That was the one in Houston, TX...
• Re: Recommended Repair Shops Near Anchorage, AK
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 27 May 2004 09:07:14 -0800
  Wes, I can't recommend any near Talkeetna, but if you can make it to Anchorage try Bruce at Arctic Import Repair or AJ...
• Broken shifter mounting ear on side of trans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:54:30 -0800
  ...I will send this pic to Daryl to ask him if he repairs this spot ( by welding ) or replaces the whole housing or what...
• Re: Blaine - Not to be confused with Blaine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:02:00 -0600
  Ron, Steve, Dave, and all- I have NEVER repaired a windshield wiper with chewing gum! I do NOT have a brother named Ron! I...
• Re: Recommended repair facilities page?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 07:44:27 -0400
  ...Does anyone >>have the link to the recommended repair shops page? (I promise that I'll >bookmark it this time!) > >Jim Arnott >List Admin...
• Re: My Vanagon Visits the Gynecologist
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 10:06:33 -0400
  ...My Vanagon Visits the Gynecologist > The landscapped parking lot of the German Repair Shop so resembled that of I would be happy if you...
• Re: got hit by a front end loader
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:29:23 +1300
  ...It may well be repairable, but if so, you have to watch out for future rust... as inevitably seam filler will be sprung and...
• Re: Quick advice needed re bug purchase
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 22 Sep 1994 10:06:30 -0700 (PDT)
  > >I just had a 74 Bug I'm thinking of buying checked out. > >The mechanic says it needs: > > back up light repair $32 > brake...
• Re: poptop crack in my westy - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 19:54:41 -0230
  ...would fellow poptoppers go about repairing such a crack and once > repaired is there anyway to cosmetically repair the beige flocking on > the inside...