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• 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 08:32:59 -0600
  ...Is the large plastic assembly still available? Is there a repair kit available some where? What I would like is a metal tube that...
• Re: Hole in luggage rack/ best repair material?
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:35:11 -0700
  Mike, did you get an adequate reply? The luggage rack is fiberglass, so any sort of fiberglass patch will repair it. You could do...
• Re: power mirror repair
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 19:13:30 -0400
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/vanagon-power-mirror-repair/ alistair awesome writeup alistair!! i am bookmarking that.. i have a huge bin...
• ECU Replacement options
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 11:31:09 -0800
  ...Does he still repair ECU's and/or does anyone have any suggestions as to what options are available to replace/repair my faulty...
• SE Michigan VW Repair Shops?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 13:42:28 -0700
  Does anyone have any recommendations for vanagon repair shops in the Ann Arbor, MI area. I will be moving there soon and I am...
• Re: Idle Controller Repair Instructions ?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 10:54:06 -0700
  ...I had some pictures of my bad ICU but I did not repair it yet. The info is located in the Vanagon.com email...
• Just-in-case repair shops N. CA, OR?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 05:22:20 -0700
  ...Just in case a something breaks on the 84 Westy -- are there any Known Good Repair Shops along that route? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: Pop top canvas repair
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:37:28 -0700
  ...Pop top repair I had good luck with a tear at the corner of the screen on my '90 using 'iron on' patches, cut...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:56:30 -0400
  ...fiberglass repair >> >> Yes, I do, 250 deductible. I've started reaching out to small boat repair businesses. >> >> -Mark >> >>> On Mar 12, 2025, at 6...
• Re: Black Friday vanagon and camper items?
  Historical mailing list - Liam / WA6RAH
  Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:10:10 -0800
  Well said Jim, and hats-off to Mark's quarterly Repair Cafe! What a grand idea, and a great fit for the fight against...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:40:19 -0700
  ...This will STOP the rust, but not repair it. I remove ALL of the interior of my vans and have it sprayed inside and...
• vanagon repair shops - which has the most character!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:48:02 -0500
  ...So I took her over to Salem Imports, Mark Dearing's repair place in Salem, VA (next town over from Roanoke), and he replaced...
• Re: How to repair Sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 24 Sep 2016 23:18:27 +0000
  ...I had hope to keep it but can't figure a way to properly > repair it. Has anyone successfully repair one? Any ideas would...
• vanagon digital clock repair
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:30:51 -0700
  I found an archived article about clock repairs and it seems that the issue I have is repairable, but I would like to try...
• Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:00:14 -0400
  What is the reality of this? I have an oil leak that I would like to have repaired. What should I expect to be...
• Re: Suggestions for heater housing repair product needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 13:39:58 -0600
  ...On Jan 5, 2008 11:19 AM, email99 <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I need to make some repairs to my black plastic heater housing...
• Repair compounds
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:35:28 -0400
  ...It seems to work for repairing lathe beds...notice the uses for scoring that require extremely thin or small-dimension application, and things like...
• Re: Alternator Repair -
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:45:09 -0500
  ...a roll!!! > > This is really about Bosch. > > http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/electrical/boschaltrepair.htm#intro > > -- > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW...
• Re: 1980-91 Vanagon repair manual.... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 13:53:11
  >Just passing along ... >1980-91 Vanagon repair manual. >Covers all models of vanagon; syncro, camper etc. >Retails for $75. This one is brand new...
• Opinion on '87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 10:20:22 -0500
  ...You are looking at spending $3500 plus possibly thousands in repairs if the engine or trans needs work. $3500 is ok if it needs...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 23:00:20 -0500
  Maintenence is much cheaper than repair, if you can keep them seperate. Maintenance is also much, much cheaper than payments on a new Honda...
• Re: Repair manual
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:02:30 -0700
  ...Repair manual I'm looking for the repair manual for a 2001 van as used in the Winnibago model. I can see the manual...
• Re: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:19:53 -0700
  ...On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > I just did this repair. > Some pics here of...
• HELP!! stripped spark plug hole. ***FIXED***
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 02:29:34 -0400
  Well I went to my FLAPS and picked up a spark plug hole repair kit and started to work this morning. The kit I...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:53:35 -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...
• Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 23:16:10 +0000
  ...If I recall, there are a couple choices for good ways to repair/replace the (front) screen on the pop-top canvas. My pop...
• AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 21:41:22 -0700
  Say, surely someone here has installed the AC duct repair kit (part# 200 298 001)-- how many does it take to fix the duct...
• Re: FW: Bumper repair
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 23:59:41 EST
  ...Has anyone had success at repairing these, or do I pitch them and find suitable replacements? > > Thanks, > Don R > 86 Vanagon Wolfsburg > >> fiberglass bumpers...
• Re: Repair Shops in Western Mass/S. Vermont
  Historical mailing list - Melissa E. Mourkas
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 13:49:03 -0500
  ...On 12/3/99 10:30 AM, John Ryan wrote: >Hi everybody, >I'm looking for a good repair shop in Western Massachusetts or...
• air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 07:39:11 -0700
  ...Earlier this year I had some repair work done to the front of my van. When inspecting the finished repairs, I noticed that the...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 10:04:04 -0400
  ...Eric Royston, Jerry wrote: >I will be going on a 1200 mile trip next week and have not been able to repair the little...
• Re: In vehicle head gasket fix!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 15:10:06 -0800
  Why? Because the thing that kept blowing out WAS the all night drug store thread repair insert installed by the original owner of said...
• Re: (Was) Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 17:49:01 -0800
  I've done some rust repair myself on several vehicles. Most rust repair is pretty easy unless it is really bad. You can scrape...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:10:41 -0800
  ...Just remember when you do this repair, that you're not > adding any reinforcement tot he repair, just glue. That makes for a > brittle...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 19:15:01 -0500
  ...What is the best way to repair it? I know that sooner or later I will need to replace the whole canvas - so I...
• Re: windshield repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 11:06:49 EDT
  ...I've seen those ads and received those telemarketing calls > from outfits that claim they can come to your house and repair your > windshield...
• Re: Repair Shops in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 22:47:41 -0400
  ...Repair Shops in Northern Virginia Anybody know a good vanagon repair shop in Northern Virginia? Shops in the Fairfax, Reston, Herndon area would be...
• Re: Sacramento, CA repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 21:20:09 -0700
  ...Sacramento, CA repair shops Hi Folks - Can anyone recommend a VW repair shop in Sacramento?
• Re: map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:48:53 EDT
  ...Has anyone else repaired this > before? Searching didn't help me. > > Right now I'm thinking of JB Weld type stuff formed into the...
• Vanagon headrest
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 8 Apr 2017 19:17:02 -0700
  Does the list have any suggestions on repairing a headrest for 87 vanagon? My interior is grey. The vinyl on the headrest has split...
• Re: Repair Shop near North Hollywood, CA?? Any recommendations...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:58:10 -0600
  ...bob On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 8:49 AM, William Landsman <unclebeer@hotmail.com>wrote: > Hello All, > > > > Please recommend a repair shop in...
• Re: What Should I Do?
  Historical mailing list
  24 Jul 96 08:06:11 PDT
  If you can reap the benefits of repairing the RV then do it. I assume that either way, you're going to end up...
• Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 11:09:17 -0700
  >I just called North Hollywood Speedometer Co. & was >quoted $92 to repair my 81 vanagon Speedo. >They give it a full work over & give...
• Re: Repair Front Rack and Pinion?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 00:52:01 -0600
  ...My shop that repairs the van does not have the pressure gauge to check anyone know of a work around to test the power...
• New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:35:58 -0400
  ...One of the things that I have always wanted to have is a map with repair shops listed so that you can find one...
• Re: repair shop info request
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sun, 6 Jul 1997 20:13:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Fitzgerald wrote: > > Charles D Earl wrote: > > If anyone has any favorite repair shops/mechanics/FLAPS > > that you would highly recommend, I'd love to...
• Re: Tan repairs laminant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 May 2021 15:19:38 -0500
  ...Tan repairs laminant >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi creative listers. >>>>>> >>>>>> I’m sure all of our vans have received a few dings from loving use. >>>>>> >>>>>> I’ve learned...
• Re: internet discount parts - shops are catching on.... :<(
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 09:51:49 -0700
  At 15:12 24-08-98 -0500, Alan Bosch wrote: >I wonder if a repair shop would consider buying their parts from the vendor...
• Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:25:19 -0800
  ...separate thing.” Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Solstice Jim Arnott
• Re: Instrument Cluster Printed Cirucit repair
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:12:39 -0400
  At 05:57 PM 3/18/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >how's about I send you one .. >you repair it .. >and bill me...
• Repair Arm Rest Stop?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:52:50 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me whether it's possible to repair the stop? I've got spare seats I can cannibalize. How do you disassemble...
• FS: chrome and fiberglass bumpers and lower skirt rocker trim...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:07:17 EST
  ...and lower fiberglass rocker skirting trim.. -chrome front bumper w/ trim strips and end caps, complete -fiberglass front bumper -fiberglass front bumper, needs repair...
• options for repairing poptop zipper?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 19:31:04 -0600
  ...I learned this trick from a girl who repairs sports equipment, such as hockey bags. Give it a try. George '85 Westfalia
• Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:57:42 -0400
  ...The shut- > > off valve for my propane tank is broken (handle broke off) so as part > > of my repairs, I am going to at...
• Single/Double cab bed repair advice needed...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:36:17 -0400
  ...I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions as to how best repair the bed on a single/double cab. Mine has a bunch of...
• Cylinder Head Gasket Repair & Coolant Hose Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:27:36 +0000
  ...This job has mushroomed, as most Vanagon repair jobs do. I am now putting in a new water pump and thermostat. Got all those...
• Re: experience with "Beyond Repair" shop in Concord, CA?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 20:06:58 -0800
  ...anyone has had any good or bad experiences with the "Beyond > Repair" VolksWagen automotive repair shop in Concord, CA. > TIA for your reply, > David
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 11:35:54 +0000
  ...Can this radiator be repaired by an ordinary >> radiator repair workshop? Or, do I have to buy a new one? > > Any decent radiator shop...
• Fw: Re: windshield repairs
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 18:28:06 -0500
  ...accumulate in the crack making it difficult to make an "invisible" repair. | takes skill to do it right - I have the same shop do...
• Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 16:20:58 -0600
  Anyone know where to get an instrument cluster tab repair kit that does NOT come from GoWesty? I have just spent a miserable half...