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  • Re: Vanagon Happening on Iceland in 2002?
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 14:45:07 +0000
    ...Cool! >Peter, as the man on the scene, so to speak, what kind of ferry service >between Dublin and Iceland? How expensive to and...
  • Horrible service from BusDepot!
    Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 09:19:54 -0400
    ...package the very next day! Now that's what I call service. I have to admit that I did pay a little extra to...
  • Re: Typical Tune UP
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 19 May 2004 19:30:33 -0600
    "What items are typically serviced during a high mileage tune-up besides the following?" Would it be advisable to pull each injector out and...
  • Re: VLVC - Battery experience with Walmart
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sat, 12 Oct 2013 09:10:13 -0400
    ...Then he and his store Manager got on the >> phone with the other Service Manager. Later that evening the other Service >> Manager called & asked...
  • Proposed Bill 602P/Email charge (no vw content) Hoax
    Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:58:12 -0400
    ...Note that this would be > money paid directly to the US Postal Service for a > service they do not even provide. The whole point...
  • Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:58:29 -0500
    You can remove the 3/8"-24 UNF adapters and service the ports with the old R12 fittings. If you make sure your compressor...
  • Re: busdepot and thepartsbin going nose to nose
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 4 Oct 2002 17:07:07 -0500
    ...It was a rare occasion when something got broken and I was extremely happy with the US Postal Service and the way my Priority...
  • Re: Traveling with a Laptop
    Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:09:25 -0700
    The T-mobile "hot-spot" service is the way to go - Just about every Starbucks and Borders Books has one. If you park close...
  • Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:01:52 -0500
    ...If I were making a turn or applying the service brakes, chirping stopped. Mechanic rechecked his work and said all okay. Now chirping has...
  • 1982 Vanagon Westfala
    Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
    Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:04:38 -0500
    ...We were finally able to get new Brake, Clutch and Save cylinders put in and completely serviced the Van. The question I have for...
  • For Sale '87 westy MINT cond!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 01:05:58 -0800
    ...Recent major service/all new brakes ($1200 worth of work!) 119K, $12K, in Palo Alto, CA email for pics, CarFax and complete service records.
  • another tech bulletin for vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 16 Apr 94 20:08:56 CDT
    from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 90 Number: 90-01
  • Beware!
    Historical mailing list - paul banks
    Sat, 15 May 1999 10:25:44 -0400
    ...How ridiculous is this? Compare this to using the US postal service and being charged nothing!!! I should note that I left a message...
  • Re: shipping a Vanagon tow hitch-a saga
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 06:50:11 EST
    ...They all like using the courier services 'cauze the items are picked up at their location. All shippers want paid for doing the Customs...
  • Re: customer service opinion needed about list vendor
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:00:56 -0600
    ...You will hurt the Bus Depot rep and could be held as slander! If they were poor in customer service call and speak to...
  • Re: Roadside service
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 3 Mar 2015 16:02:05 -0800
    ...Roadside service Ever check the sales results at insurance auctions? Totaled Westies go for some serious dollars. Definitely not scrap or "next to nothing...
  • FS: 1982 VW Vanagon 1.6 diesel 80k miles, Syncro Camper, Buses; Ironwood MI
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Thu, 19 Feb 2015 04:16:49 +0000
    ...Preview by Yahoo | | | |   | BUSES | EUROPEAN CAR SALES & SERVICE inc. (906) 932-5720 |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | BUSES | EUROPEAN CAR SALES & SERVICE inc. (906)...1963 Mouse grey VW van...
  • Re: Vanagon list scheduled outage - 2/27/2013
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:57:22 -0800
    ...Gerry will be taking a nap during this period, and will return to service later in the day. > > Thanks, > TomC > > Tom Carrington > Antler Properties...
  • VW of A
    Historical mailing list - Judson Cook
    Fri, 22 Nov 1996 19:22:59 -0600
    ...VWof A couldn't help me because I didn't have periodic services performed by a VW dealership. Anyone have a suggestion? I know...
  • Jiffy Lube weirdness...
    Historical mailing list - LBMelman
    Mon, 24 Feb 2003 02:29:39 -0800
    ...Finally, one of the guys confessed they have had trouble with this type of vehicle and do not service it any more. I got...
  • Re: Cross Country trip - update
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:25:04 -0700
    ...Driver Services Kiosks are strategically placed in the plazas and provide customers with fax and copy service, pre-paid calling cards, trip routing and...
  • Re: Nokian tire sidewall cracks
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:10:28 -0800
    ...This local highly rated Vanagon specialist parts supplier & service shop gave A++ service in dealing with the problem & in working with Nokian to get...
  • Purpose of the ports on this AC hose?
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:16:30 -0400
    ...It has this two-service-port connector in the > middle. Seems to me it should be simple enough to get fabricated at a hose...
  • NEW Toll-Free Number 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 5 Oct 2000 14:46:51 -0400
    ...If you need part numbers lookups, or have questions about parts or about an existing or prior order, please contact Customer Service at 215...
  • Re: Back Online
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 1 Apr 1999 19:08:00 -0500
    ...just had it in to a Texaco Service center for servicing with oil change, filter, and tranny check. They signed the tranny off as...
  • Re: Bus Depot's Service, long complaint
    Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:05:46 -0700
    ...Bus Depot's Service, long complaint Well I just got a good serving of poor to bad service from Ron's business, My engine...
  • Re: Whatz a Good price to service CVs?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:25:42 -0700
    ...Whatz a Good price to service CVs? > Not having any trouble, but I have not done them since I bought it 3 years > ago...
  • re 95 Eurovan Camper
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:37:15 -0600
    ...Also, if possible, consider where the Winnebago parts would be serviced. Some VW dealers will not service those parts so you have to find...
  • Re: travel guide recommendation - Southern B.C.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 15:05:02 -0700
    ...I have never bought one of those passes, though it seems like a good idea if it is true that the forsest service uses...
  • Re: Auto Transmission service advice
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 7 May 2019 13:01:43 -0400
    ...Auto Tranny Service >> If in the Seattle area there is a grest auto transmission shop in North >> Seattle, 105th and Aurora. Ed's Transmission...
  • Re: RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:22:26 -0600
    In what way would the service had been different if you did not have RV coverage? The vehicle is not an RV (even if...
  • Re: customer service opinion needed about list vendor
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 09:57:36 -0800
    ...You will hurt the Bus >Depot rep and could be held as slander! >If they were poor in customer service >call and speak to...
  • AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
    Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:05:41 -0700
    ...Use special adaptor VAG 1637 when making a connection to the high pressure service valve." Can someone tell me where I can locate one...
  • Pay it forward?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 9 Jun 2005 20:21:25 -0700
    ...we're looking to find a replacement 1.9 that's serviceable. She lives in Vancouver, WA so west coast might be ideal, however...
  • Re: Removing Frig/Cabinets
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:39:11 -0400
    ...It probably is due for service anyways. See my <www.frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm> webpage for complete details. On 2013-04-20, at 4...
  • FS on VA CL, Syncro Westy!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 14:44:16 -0700
    ...Full documentation from date bought; Includes factory repaire manual, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, fuel system protraining manual, and 1986 service training manual. VIN#: WV2ZB025XHG084018...
  • Re: Must say a good word about GoWesty's service
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 1 Sep 2018 18:33:30 -0700
    now.. now.. it's a very nice feedback praise...
  • Airlift spring supports
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:10:30 +0000
    ...I figure that generally if a company provides bad service, you tell several folks, but when you get good service, you rarely mention it...
  • Re: Fwd: FW: E-Mail Surcharge
    Historical mailing list - byard
    Thu, 9 Mar 2000 15:16:12 -0800
    ...Note that this would be money paid directly to the > >US > > > > > Postal Service for a service they do not even provide. The whole > > > point...
  • Re: Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 14:53:22 -0400
    ...Took it to the dealer for service at first, then to "Bob's VW service" and never knew "the lifestyle", Vanagon.com, Syncro.org...
  • Re: lowest mileage
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Feb 1997 11:31:56 -0500 (EST)
    ...To me the REAL badge of honor is long service....drive it every day with love..... It is no badge of honor having a...
  • Re: Kennedy Engineering. (Group Response)
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:24:40 -0400
    ...MAY offer other services. > ( list discounts or conversion installation) > > As a business person, I would be very motivated to provide services to > a group...
  • Re: Kennedy Engineering. (Group Response)
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:28:28 -0400
    ...MAY offer other services (list discounts or conversion installation) > > As a business person, I would be very motivated to provide services to a group...
  • Re: Kennedy Engineering. (Group Response)
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:34:34 -0400
    ...If they were to receive serveral hundred inquires about the process they MAY offer other services (list discounts or conversion installation) As a business...
  • Re: Kennedy Engineering. (Group Response)
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:37:03 -0400
    ...If they were to receive serveral hundred inquires about the process they MAY offer other services. ( list discounts or conversion installation) As a business...
  • Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:41:35 -0500
    ...I remember seeing a post of the VW service bulletin from one of those CDs that some folks on the list have. Could someone...
  • Re: Wrap Up: Can't pass emissions
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:30:27 -0700
    ...John-Reed '86 Syncro - Glacee Import Car Specialists 1640 E Indian School Rd PHOENIX AZ 85016-5932 (602) 265-6412 � Auto Electric Service � Auto...
  • Re: filling propane
    Historical mailing list - Jim A
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:59:07 -0700
    ...Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR (Donna Cassano) wrote: > > Today I tried, for the second time and second service station, to have > my propane tank...
  • Re: cell phones (was:FGA)
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 17 Jan 2003 16:07:58 -0500
    ...You'll have a hard time finding anyone who will sell you one, but vast parts of the country have only analog service and...
  • njector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:42:23 -0600
    Steve Look for a shop that services large trucks. They do a lot of injector rebuilding. On 19-Jul-06, at 10:00 PM...
  • A Pome from Robt. W. Service-Advisor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 17:18:34 -0400
    ...oncle tres-agee et gros Joel ecrit: >Tires >by Robert W. Service-Advisor > >Oh, they're talking 'bout them tires, > On the Vanagon list...
  • Re: Proposed Bill 602P/Email charge (no vw content)
    Historical mailing list - leif
    Tue, 12 Sep 2000 17:45:55 -0600
    ...Note that this would be money paid directly to the US Postal Service for a service they do not even provide. The whole point...
  • Re: Insurance
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Sun, 19 Jul 2015 09:27:22 -0400
    Using AAA as we speak! Here in Maine/nh under the plus service, we get 5 tows per year up to 100 miles per...
  • Re: Insurance
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sun, 19 Jul 2015 11:14:05 -0700
    ...Like Alistair, I'm often on a forest service road where cell service and AAA are unavailable. A bicycle is better insurance, or in...
  • Cancel (fine print involved).. Re: AAA premier program, up to 200 miles of towing for free
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:55:15 -0700
    ...The form says it is $9.00 more than my AAA Plus Level (the 100 > mile service). The premier also gives: > - 1 day free...
  • Ottawa recommendation
    Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
    Tue, 2 Jul 1996 15:32:00 -0400
    ...reliable service in Ottawa, Ont? >Message-ID: <199607011418.KAA14610@smtp1.sympatico.ca> > >Can anyone recommend a reliable garage or dealer/service place in Ottawa...
  • Re: customer service opinion needed about list vendor
    Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 14:25:31 -0800
    ...In the realm of customer service BD is in a better that average position to view customer reactions and comments. In fact if I...
  • facts on carfax or autocheck
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:17:02 -0700
    ...Autocheck has a two month service but it is limited to twenty reports. Autocheck reports have not been as detailed as carfax. Usually they...
  • Re: Whatz a Good price to service CVs?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:17:53 -0700
    If by 'do' you mean service/grease ........sure. if by 'do' you mean replace .....I would not say to 'automatically replace the rear wheel...
  • Re: At the pump ...
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:48:45 -0700
    ...Full service was the norm, taken for granted up until the 60s, then the griping started when a self serve island appeared :-) Useta be...