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Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
Historical mailing list - David Hines
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:38:10 -0400
...It is raining her in SW Washington and I want to make this repair as easy as possible since I am working in the...
Re: Transmission MainShaft Needle Bearing Noise
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:10:59 -0700
...later...'�� In > fact,� I've been 'bit' by putting off a repair I knew I "should" do.� I > feel really� dumb when I knew...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:45:53 -0700
...Right. (especially considering > repair to radius arm hole) Besides, to get my Westy on level surface > in my carport really limits the work space...
Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:12:18 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
How on earth do I remove the input shaft?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:14:07 -0700
...Diesel gears in a bus case.Why did the PO do this? A damaged diesel 091 case? He owned a VW repair shop, I...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:46:02 -0700
...One thing for sure, you will >> know a hell of a lot more about your machine if you change engines or >> repair your engine...
Re: Opinions Please!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:59:26 -0700
...He says he does remember a couple of large repair bills between then and now. The good karma: the seller and I have the...
Re: Automotive Shop Rate Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:46:14 -0500
...In addition to normal business regulations most states also regulate auto repairs through the department of motor vehicles. Many shops have raised rates recently...
Aboput the Syncro Adventurewagon and my part in it
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:58:09 -0700
...people can tell I care, that I'm very experienced in car and vanagon repair, and that I try as hard to do things...
Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:24:48 -0600
...if it's > low, top it up, and take the car in for repairs. " > > I ask the woman if she ever read the owner...
Re: drips of antifreeze off head
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 1 Jan 2013 16:51:21 -0800
...I stand by the use of JB for corrosion repair on VW >> heads and cases, but as you said, not in the cylinder seal...
Re: Engine tin (was Re: Look at my crack!)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:19:21 -0700
...mine!) Still, it was pretty smooth on the interior of the repaired pipe. Not saying it's *the* answer ( I saw another post where...
Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:28:39 -0500
...sentto-2305947-1749-1028403281-derekdrew=rcn.com@returns.groups.yahoo.com X-Sender: willem.vandermerwe2@sasol.com X-Apparently-To: SyncroSA@yahoogroups.com X...
Re: Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:06:19 -0800
...In the meantime, need to see if I can repair the one I have. Need >instructions on how to get top off AFM so...
Re: Blower Fan troubles
Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:31:00 -0500
...So now I've got to >> get inside the heater box and either repair it (probably not >> possible) or replace it (more likely). >> >> 1...
Re: Used Van Help: I bought the Van!
Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 12:00:24 -0400
...to unload older vehicles > when the A/C fails and major ($$$) repairs are needed > to get it operational. Most vehicles are unusable in > here...
Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:50:06 +0000
...And as per Dennis's > comments on his big rig, as for maintenance, we're getting off pretty > easy. (shady VW repair shops aside...
Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:37:13 -0700
...Only broke down twice and neither were > too difficult to repair, which I thought was pretty fine. Traded it for a > Fiat X19 (fun...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:56:10 -0700
...Ha! > 'patience' ....patience and determination .....is highly useful in > autotmotive repairs. > Like 'you're gonna get it, no matter what it takes'. I'll...
Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:26:38 -0700
...How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon? > You should join the diesel Vanagon list for this project. > > http://autos.groups.yahoo...
Re: [WetWesties] Split Weld Seam
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:47:09 -0800
...If YOU were a body shop that was taking in a Vanagon for repair work from a front-end collision, wouldn't you automatically...
Re: Clutch Pedal Click
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:20:16 -0700
...I bet the clevis hole repair I did failed OR the clevis pin is worn and settling into place. Can't feel anything rubbing...
Re: price for a tune-up
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sun, 15 Feb 2004 20:20:20 +0000
...After all, people generally take their cars to a shop to have it repaired/tuned; not to formulate opinions on the techs based on...
Van Theft Advisory-Perp: Ken Morgan, AKA Jake Lake
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:00:27 -0700
...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=255728 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/38308 Bob Stevens A personal perspective...
Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:20:18 -0400
...etc. > It's worth doing just for the learning more about car repair and your > vanagon . > Can't hurt, that's for sure. > Scott...
Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:47:17 -0800
...I suppose my shorthand had made two > >> groups, the young and naive and the old and jaded :-) > >>> > >>> As with all things, it’s more...
Re: Zoltan retires
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 24 Mar 2017 17:04:16 -0700
Dear Retiring -- (Really can you do that? Retire form Vanagon ?? Retire from repair of Vanagon??? ) Oh I see you are wanting to train someone...
Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:50:56 -0700
...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
Historical mailing list - Ron Sem
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 00:53:43 -0500
...lines in the comfort of your garage with the cost of repairing one $10.00 hose on the road while you are on your...
Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:37:01 -0800
...Only broke down twice and neither were >> too difficult to repair, which I thought was pretty fine. Traded it for a >> Fiat X19 (fun...
Seneca Rocks Trip Report
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sun, 13 Oct 1996 21:10:25 -0400
...A lot of flood damage to the Seneca area and some groups of volunteers were doing a wonderful job repairing what they could. Made...
Re: Is anyone going to be interested?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 01:25:23 -0500
...I even had an idea of making a collective video site where people could submit video's of repairs or how to's to...
Re: cooperative Westy ownership?
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:58:51 -0700
...decide in advance if its a co-op then any repairs are the > groups responsibility, not just the driver at that moment. > > 4)insurance...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 23:17:13 -0700
...the real repair is pads and turn the rotors, or pads and new rotors. If you do put pads on good used rotors... and...
Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted
Historical mailing list - Roland
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:05:24 -0700
...Yes, "salvage title", but that is no big deal if you plan to keep it. - in both case we proceeded to repair the cars...
Re: What's that? Welcome mat
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:39:54 -0700
...The GMC guys and the Vixen guys have similar addiction support groups but their repair bills are usually more severe walletbites. We grumble about...
Re: A/C Conversion
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 2 Sep 2004 08:14:11 -0700
...The hard part is determining the condition of the existing system components and replacing, repairing or rebuilding them in order to have a functional...
Re: Introduction and search for my next westfalia
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:34 -0400
...https://www.facebook.com/groups/limbobus/ Geo/ATL Go, Bruins! On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 10:16 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net...
Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:53:07 -0700
...Easy to > repair with RTV sealant. > > For some reason, thought your post suggested you guys are located in > Canada. So I checked Bens web...
Re: Ball Joint removal.
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:38:28 -0800
...Ball Joint removal. > >I'm reminded of a trick a repairman showed me to remove a stuck >mouthpiece from a trumpet. > >The receiver on...
Re: Failed Emissions Check
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:11:55 -0800
...If your vehicle has a problem and you squeak past your test without repairing it, you've got your tags, but the problem still...
Re: [Syncro] Re: bURNINGvAN 01/19/14
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 7 Jan 2014 16:15:00 -0800
...going to check] are booked, fatted calf scheduled, Windshield information and repair will be available, and valuable advice on all things vanagon [and other...
A/C and radiator fan issues
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 10:27:17 -0700
...I had already repaired it once, but it seems that the wiring for the system is woefully undersized for use in my geographic area...
More Weddle Wisdom--Gearbox rebuilding
Historical mailing list - "Chris Weddle (by way of Derek Drew )"
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:01:37 -0500
...Actually, since the aluminum sleeve is tougher (more wear resistant) than the magnesium housing, this is a repair is actually "better than new...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:59:45 -0600
...Right. (especially considering > > repair to radius arm hole) Besides, to get my Westy on level surface > > in my carport really limits the work space...
Re: Fridge Burner box
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:22:57 -0700
...This may make no difference to how well the box seals to the plate, but if repaired properly, it can't hurt. Neil. On...
Re: Zoltan retires
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:03:57 -0700
...commercial purposes on the group, and the > discouragement of advertising competing groups. Both sound reasonable to > me, and I was one who questioned (without...
Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:25:09 -0800
...As an aside, this area of the van appears to have been > "professionally" repaired. In hindsight, I suspect the caulking > material was either the...
Re: Opinions Please!
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:05:19 -0700
...He says he does remember a couple of large repair bills between then and now. The good karma: the seller and I have the...
Re: Death Valley
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:45:38 -0500
...Benny-Boy and I had it re-and-re'd to repair the clutch in less than 3 hours. That being said... I wouldn...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:12:23 -0400
...be just fine. > > one warning about doing 'pads only' . > the real repair is pads and turn the rotors, or pads and new rotors. > If...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:46:34 -0500
...How rough is repair of the front brake line going to be > and > > what does the procedure entail? The Bentley is not currently where...
Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
...Ironically I replaced the lower control arm bushings and repaired/replaced the radius arm bushings. https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/vanagonmaintenanceandrepair But.... While...
Re: Engine swap step by step.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:22:13 -0400
...have suffered from every repair that they made, bus would have >>> >>>been >>> >>>>trouble free if they had never repaired it. Fortunately not in business...
Re: 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 1 Jun 2003 20:23:36 -0700
...I also desperately need a repair manual in</span></font></div> <div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000"><span style="font-size:10pt...
Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:36:02 -0700
...2008, at 5:29 PM, neil N wrote: > >> Hi all. >> >> After repairing my exhaust: >> >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/JustForLaffs.jpg/JustForLaffs-full;init:.jpg...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:29:31 -0700
...this means you have the engine and trans all mounted up - hot dog ! 'patience' ....patience and determination .....is highly useful in autotmotive repairs. Like...
Re: pretend it's already Friday (was RE: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:34:39 -0500
...cannot remember the details, but it has to do with the repair and use of some of the sailing gear when there has been...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:02:11 -0800
...For the last 35 years he's > owned a little foreign auto repair shop/dealership specializing in > european cars, especially early VWs. He's...
Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 16:53:37 -0700
...Looking out for your interests in car repair they do. I have seen 15,000 engine conversion jobs where the conversion shop did not...