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• 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:38:17 -0600
  ...so I anticipate some troubleshooting will be in order when I get the gasket leak repaired. Before I found the head gasket leak, I...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:35:39 -0500
  ...I have not looked at Bentley, but from the looks of it externally, seal replacement seems like an easy proactive repair. Will order. I...
• Vanagon List at SDSC - What Happened
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 18:22:03 -0700 (PDT)
  First, I want to thank Gerry Skerbitz at UMN for re-hosting the VANAGON list while we repair our server at SDSC. And extend...
• Another trip report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 06:58:30 -0400
  ...I have all the fuel lines ordered but never get them before leaving on the trip. Quick repair with the help of a local...
• Re: Head Compression Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 20:49:26 -0800
  ...The only repair is a reseal. First, pull the plugs and see which one is 'different' in appearence. In my case it was #2...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 15:10:35 -0500
  ...www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
• Cutting Back Coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:55:21 -0800
  In order to fit a new filter in my van engine bay, I am thinking of moving/changing the two coolant lines that run...
• Re: CHEAP Vanagon exhaust repair
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 00:19:25 -0400
  > Just thought I'd let you folks know that there is an easier (read, less > expensive too) way of repairing your rusted Vanagon exhaust...
• Re: head repair and water pump
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 11:50:57 -0400
  ...head repair and water pump OK so I am in the middle of a cylinder head job and feel foolish for even asking the...
• Re: T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 05:48:16 -0800
  ...You might want to check with them to make sure that what you order has the particular thing you need, or they may have...
• plugged catalytic converter on 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 20 May 2007 10:35:14 -0600
  ...I will order a new converter from CIP and fix the problem properly. For what it is worth this repair could have been done...
• Side Tents for $49! (Factory seconds)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 13:06:49 -0500
  ...Odds are that the the vast majority, if not all, can be relatively easily repaired/modified to work (for example, I've seen a...
• Re: Repair glue for heater box
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 14 Apr 2016 06:37:51 -0700
  ...Parts orders will be processed although not as quickly as usual. I will always be available for contact by E-mail. If you phone...
• Re: Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 07:06:15 -0700
  I have successfully done the rivet repair many times. Best is to use a countersunk rivet and then coat the rivet area with silicon...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 15:08:39 -0400
  ...height in order to fit into garages >> >> > >Can't agree with that one. Whenever I see "hydraulic suspension" I think >"massive repair bills." I...
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 17:23:02 -0400
  ...repair shop has also commented on it. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by...
• Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:57:22 -0400
  Well, I just ordered mine too. I really didn't want to, but I was somehow overcome by the lure of a NOS radio...
• Re: Stranded '90 Vanagon in Bay City, MI
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:39:43 +0000
  ...head gasket repair and possibly a head. The Shop can't order them > > > parts because they are only allowed to order factory replacement parts...
• Re: Draining the gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 May 2008 06:04:00 EDT
  ...After the 'noisy fuel pump' thread, the story related by Aaron and the lesson on old dirty tanks by Scott I ordered one from...
• Re: Air vs Water
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 07:36:45 -0500
  ...Can be much easier to work on (simple design, no cooling hoses, etc.) Also can be cheaper to have repaired professionally (for same reason...
• Request for Service Bulletins (The little red light)
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:34:27 -0400
  ...ALL Order number:90-92-03 Electrical System Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures Affected model: ALL Water cooled Model years: ALL...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 19:56:46 -0700
  ...height in order to fit into garages >> >> > >Can't agree with that one. Whenever I see "hydraulic suspension" I think >"massive repair bills." I...
• Re: books on VWs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:22:11 -0500
  ...We sell several repair manuals for them, however. While the Bentley manual is more complete, if you are a novice mechanic the Haynes manual...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:12:22 -0700
  ...Total cost of this repair is about $400 including tools that cost almost half of that. I don't think I saved much from...
• Re: Parts availability
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Mon, 15 Jul 2019 04:41:38 -0400
  ...I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to = > order from the usual places and =E2=80=9Cout of stock=E2=80=9D...
• Re: Haynes Repair Manual for Wasserboxers
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:30:24 -0700
  ...The bottom line > is you can order the manual directly from Haynes and pay with a credit card. > > -Mark McCulley > > --------- > Dear Mark > > Thank you...
• 85' Westy Power Steering Boot SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 19:23:12 -0400
  ...So we order them from the local VW shop and are given the wrong (manual steering) ones...2nd try..wrong ones again...both openings...
• Re: Looking for a speedometer - 89
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:16:57 -0400
  ...Despite the archives having info on repair of some speedometers, it did not apply to any of mine, all of which failed in the...
• vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 08:22:46 -0700
  ...I have the repair text that has the capaciter with the smiling face on it.Down loaded it from somewhere-I have seen this...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:36 -0500
  ...20/1994 and if the repair failed, it is my >>>> responsibility >> to >>>> re-fix. Part can be ordered for 12.00. I was givein...
• Finding a Good Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 12:56:50 EDT
  ...When the repair order is written ask for an estimate. Here in CA it is the law, but in other states it is very...
• Re: Vanagon Rescue Squad moves to the VanAlert app....
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 4 Mar 2017 11:55:12 -0500
  ...As you can see this will take some time but it's > worth > > the > > > > > added leg work in order to ensure that the information...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 14:34:07 -0800
  ...If the splines and ring groove are in good order, you can just grab hold of the CV a pull it right off. When...
• Re: As non-mechanic, am I crazy to pull my own Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:09:56 -0400
  ...Before you go through the chore of removal, repair and reassembly, (and you *can* do it) try taking off the flue vent cover and...
• Coolant Pipe Installation-84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Bryant
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 11:28:10 -0600
  ...There must be a way to twist and turn, or a proper order, to get the second pipe in without forcing it and scraping...
• odometer gear part
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:30:38 -0700
  ...This month's Porsche Panorama has an ad from Vertex in Miami for an "odometer repair gear" with a picture of a white double...
• Re: The "syndrome" solutions
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:59:50 -0400
  You said:In order not to keep refilling the archives with everyone's ideas and opinions, for which I am grateful, is it possible...
• Factory Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Sep 94 11:55:03 EDT
  The dealer that I usually use for repairs has just gone out of business and I called my service advisor at his home to...
• FW: Euro-Drive: FIX 80 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:54:18 -0400
  ...David Castle jcastle@eri.net Owner/Technician Castle's Automotive Repair Service Piqua, Ohio, USA ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ RELATED REPAIR HISTORY clutch installed...
• Re: VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:46:10 -0600
  ...Kinda >> like >> >> an Amber Alert but for Vanagons in order to get every available van >> owner >> >> in your general vicinity to help keep an...
• Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 02:00:00 -0400
  ...Keep track of parts as you dismantle and put them back together in the same order. I recall seeing a kit from Go Westy...
• Re: Nokian Tire Availability
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:53:01 -0700
  ...would have cost to order online, ship, and have > mounted. > > Plus ordering through them provides their free rotation and repair > service > > plus the extended...
• Re: Replacing pop top bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 16:20:03 -0700
  ...poptop canvas and take it to one of those canvas/tent repair places you can find in the yellow pages. They could probably sew...
• Re: need advice on repair
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:46:00 -0500
  ...They did, but then had to > order grommets from Germany. So 2 weeks later - they have it all > put together. > I call today and...
• Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:26:33 +1200
  ...to charge me a year's storage for a repair he had been ordered by the court to do a year before). He wrecked...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 07:08:56 -0500
  ...On 2011-11-06, at 9:15 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > My '87 Westy was parked for a couple of months awaiting repairs...
• Tale of Two Heads
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sun, 01 Dec 1996 12:09:47 -0600
  ...Asked my repair shop to order the rebuilt heads ahead of time to minimize my down time. The heads arrived but the shop owner...
• Vanagon Bucking
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Brown
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:55:16 -0400
  ...It is important to note that I already have the AFM service harness from VW installed (a potential fix.) The order for repairs I...
• Re: ..Leaking head gasket-diesel, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 00:59:40 -0500
  ...and was rated at about 68 hp. > EGT? - I had to order a vdo EGT gauge and an extra long wire extention to >Do...
• Re: Easy vanagon repairs: new brake rotors
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:57:22 -0400
  ...wrote: > Well, > It's been said many times here on this fine list that we don't hear enough > good vanagon repair stories... Today...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Bumper Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:07:19 -0500
  ...Jim > > On Jun 12, 2020 at 9:31 AM, <Dieseldoofus (mailto:dieseldoofus@gmail.com)> wrote: > > > > Just 10 minutes ago I ordered a set of...
• Re: Replace your ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:54:24 -0700
  ...beams would have cost very little extra and saved an expensive repair later on. David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http...
• Re: Power locks - 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:31:07 -0400
  ...These are the methods I use (in order) to repair the ones I find not working. One dead motor or broken wire or corroded...
• Re: Mailorder rebuilders? AVP, Bost Eng, Fast Germ..?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:36:40 -0500
  ...order rebuilder. When there are problems, they are very quick to point > fingers at the installer and will leave you with the labor repair...
• metal bypass coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 16:59:06 -0400
  ...I ordered one from Ken at Vanagain last night, the questions is when will I have the time to get it in (hoping for...
• Re: Upholstery suggestions? Poptop?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:47:45 EST
  ...It's the velour type, > not the striped cloth. > > Is there someplace online you can just order pre-made replacement covers? > Bus Boys said...
• Oil pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:05:53 -0800
  ...Talking with my favorite vanagon mechanic who recommended replacing the pump housing, cover plate and locking nuts in order to assure a guaranteed job...
• Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Apr 95 09:03:01 CDT
  ...They really >dont have the time or desire to find out why the repair was needed. my point exactly. without this information coming back...
• Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:10:55 -0400
  Do you have the front radius rod mounts, sleeves, and possibly those big washers? Be prepared you may need some welding repair up there...
• Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:31:47 -0700
  ...It is a > simple piece, and I feel it important for a proper repair, yet I cannot > find it. Did you read Pascal Giasson...