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• 81 Westy interior electrics Part II
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 22:20:45 -0500
  ...I got very diligent with my multi-meter and continuity tester and find everything to be in order. The exception to this is the...
• Door Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 08:20:00 BST
  Anybody encountered this problem? I've repaired, painted, re-built, re-hinged and rehung both front doors. >From one door, I'm getting a...
• FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE AVAILABILITY
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 08:33:36 -0600
  Last June my independent VW repair shop ordered a replacement VW rebuilt engine for my 85 Vanagon from the local VW dealer. It's...
• Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 23:12:27 -0700
  ...So, is an oil cooler leak an in-vehicle repair? Has anyone done this lately? I had the fan shroud off my Bus one...
• Re: Eutovan Tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:09:29 -0600
  ...We have all heard horror stories about the reliability and > cost of repair on the early (pre '96) Eurovan transmissions. What have you > run...
• Re: Opinions from TIICO customers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 31 May 2001 10:03:19 -0700
  ...Schwenky---- > In my business, I get up front in a major collision repair, from an > unknown customer, 50% prior to me even starting the...
• Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:52:55 -0700
  ...R12 he believes > > Cost Estimate for parts and labor repair $400-500 dollars > > Is the price for the repairs to high? > > Thanks Robert > NYC...
• Dash Consoles & replacement white netting for poptops and Westy Tents
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 14:26:18 EDT
  I still have a few of the dash consoles I ordered from Reimo in Germany. These will fit '80 to '84 Vanagons. I am...
• Re: AVP and repair costs nationwide/Boycott BS!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 12:57:03 EDT
  ...engine for my Carat Vanagon (then I had to cancel my order but that's another story). Most of the time people don't...
• Re: HELP I need the housing for my water pump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 16:48:49 -0400
  ...Now, in >order for me to replace the thermostat I can't get the housing off as the >water pump housing will definitly crack...
• Re: What to do with a stripped drain plug?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:42:49 -0700
  ...the choices are actually in reverse order for my preferences. choices two and three give a longer better repair. jimt On Wednesday, Nov 6...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:10:35 -0500
  My local NAPA guy told me that he was informed that the 104.00 "Standard" NAPA alternators are only cleaned and repaired, not rebuilt...
• Re: Poptop Screen repair/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 22:32:57 -0500
  ...Once it's in place, use conventional pliers to bend it in order to make a tight grip on the zipper. c. Using a...
• Re: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 20:15:27 -0700
  ...In order to be >eligible for free remedy, the vehicle cannot be more than 10 years old on >the date the defect or non...
• Re: Parts availability
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:48:12 -0700
  ...I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to order from > the usual places and “out of stock”. BusLab (in theory) has them...
• Re: A/C compressors in Austria
  Historical mailing list - Harald from Austria
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 09:52:21 -0400
  ...Good A/C companies repair all compressors. I bought the Sanden 7H15 which repalces the 709 to fill R134a. Harald Graz/Austria �88 Caravelle...
• Re: Parts supplier on West coast
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:13:42 -0600
  ...I'll have to order the oxygen sensor. Its certainly > expensive trying to get these vans through emissions. My problem is > this > van is...
• WBX 2.1 L Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 05:53:32 -0600
  Ol' Red is about to go in for a new clutch and repair of a leaking oil/flywheel seal. Engine has prol'ly 120...
• fridge air pumps
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 15:29:21 CST6CDT
  On 25 Jul 96, Lars Poulsen wrote: > My own wife has decided that in order for the fridge to light, the mark > on the...
• Rubber tape (Magic Wrap)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 13:00:33 -0800
  ...THANKS > Remember the guy in Sweden who has this mail order company, and all? > well..I contacted him...he cant help me. those were...
• Re: '90 Vanagon alternator bracket problem
  Historical mailing list - Tzung-Horng Yang
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:34:00 -0800
  ...The repairment was done free of charge since the mechanics there could not find anything wrong with my van and had to blame the...
• Re: Older gas tank problems- was Noisy fuel pump causes
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 16 May 2008 12:28:02 -0400
  > OK, folks, one more time just to fill up the archives ! > The OEM gas tanks have a problem and it cannot be repaired. > When...
• Re: Clutch Hydraulics Problem
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:21:10 -0700
  ...To repair you can order another clutch pedal and clevis from the dealer but when I did mine about a year ago there were...
• Re: My Vanagon Visits the Gynecologist
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:54:14 -1000
  ...My Vanagon Visits the Gynecologist The landscapped parking lot of the German Repair Shop so resembled that of my Gynecologist, I was momentarily confused...
• Re: Six months, running, but poorly.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:40:52 EST
  ...Jim, yes, they can sometimes be repaired. If it's just a matter of the switch lever not interacting with the plastic cam, the...
• Re: CV boots life
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:51:51 -0400
  At 08:25 AM 7/29/2002, Greenamyer, William L wrote: >Got a question for those who keep track of repairs. What have you...
• Re: electrical insulation - source for fusion or silicone tape
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 13:12:57 -0400
  ...I am going to order some of this soon to use with wiring projects and to keep on board for emergency type repairs also...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 16:57:17 -0600
  ...So much is missing that I don't think it would be possible to repair without some sort of reinforcement. I am thinking of...
• Grease for Linkage and misc.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:27:29 -0800
  ...Ordered New Sewfine Carpet kit(10p) in smoke (said they had 4 v'gons order Smoke in the last week) VW Floormats (black, 2...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 08:15:04 -0700
  ...S&S will repair the problem as part of their warranty program, unfortunately it will require me to remove the pipe and ship it...
• Re: Speedo bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:34:55 -0500
  ...white? I used the >> black ones when I needed them, and ordered a few extra. If they are >> the ones you need, and you...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 10:14:43 -0800
  It contains ALL the parts for the shifter ball repair...everything from the bottom of the shifter to below the boot...spring,ball halves...
• Re: Thanks for T-Molding source and Cool New Equip...
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:35:00 -0400
  ...I've had to use my EV MV instead of my 83 Westy sometimes because my mechanic takes forever for repairs. The complete lack...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:05:07 -0700
  ...I ordered one of the poptop strut kits, followed the > instructions, and it turned out the struts that came with it > were shorter than...
• Re: 2.1 coolant woes/Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:09:42 -0700
  ...hotter since the repair. > But I also started a coolant leak in the radiator, a minor one, right after > the repair. Or rather, it...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:07:38 -0700
  ...shop out of his garage and does mobile repairs as well. He >> says that in order to mount tires and fill them with nitrogen...
• re: EV woes (coolant tube replacement)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 07:04:37 +0000
  ...BUT, the thought of having another repair > come up like the one just fixed really scares me. To replace the leaking > plastic coolant pipes...
• Re: Oil light/buzzer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 19:48:26 +0100
  ...repairs, other than rebuilding the engine. After worrying a lot, I decided that the problem _could_ be related to the pressure regulating valve, ordered...
• Tips Requested Prior to R-134a Fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:57:06 -0500
  ...It is at <http://www.autosite.com/garage/repairqa/qaaircon.asp> However, I don't know how to: 1. "remove" R12 (not that I...
• muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 15:39:34 -0600
  ...I've got a leak and I aim to repair it before I put in my Redline (parts ordered today). However, while under there...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:09:04 -0600
  ...nuts/bolts > When completing repairs to my bus, I want to switch out the heavily > rusted nuts and bolts as needed. I am having...
• Re: Plastic moulds and 83/84 curtain rod cover
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 23:28:23 EST
  ...The cracked repaired one I have makes me a little crazy. I noticed it was in a bit worse condition, cracked a little more...
• Re: Stranded '90 Vanagon in Bay City, MI
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:25:15 -0700
  ...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: Solution to Reliability Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:57:51 -0800
  ...or worse while trying to locate repair parts and someone who is willing to make a repair.� That happened once, and I don't...
• 82 Rebuilt diesel Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 13:36:11 EST
  ...All camping equipment in great working order except faucet (which I will have repaired soon). Canvas, screens and curtains all in great shape. Seats...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 3 Sep 2025 08:43:11 -0700
  ...So I'm back to thinking the problem may be the cable and I have ordered a new one. > > -Mark > >> On Jul 15, 2025...
• Re: How to patch van cover!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Fri, 9 Jun 2023 10:07:21 -0800
  I think an iron on patch used for repairing worn out knees on jeans etc would work nicely and not involve any sewing. On...
• Re: Speedo bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:13:07 -0500
  ...white? I used the black > ones when I needed them, and ordered a few extra. If they are the ones you > need, and you...
• Rumba Rebuild on the Way...need some advice
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 96 15:48:45 EDT
  ...also, anyone know how hard it is to repair the sagging rear end syndrome? i know it's a b**tch but what exactly...
• Re: Long Island NY - Call for North American Repair Shop Data
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 15:18:28 -0500
  > Larry, > > I have a great mechanic to recommend in Rockville Centre, NY (Long Island). > > The shop is called �Foreign Car Repair by Steve� most...
• Re: soon-to-be
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 08:48:10 -0700
  ...of >course, she also didn't want to sell it to just anyone!) She purchased this >Westy new and has made EVERY repair when...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 May 2017 17:31:34 -0700
  ...with 1.25" hose > from my local semi truck repair shop. It's on order. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
• 1945 - 1947 VW production (was: RE: Could be...)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 17:45:40 -0400
  ...The factory was "repaired" using tarps, poles, etc. to initially secure the interior of the plant from the rain. By September 1995, the British...
• Re: POR 15
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 18:40:21 -0500
  ...I sell a complete kit (including degreaser, etcher, etc.) that comes with everything you need to repair smaller sections, and also sell it by...
• Re: 205 70 14 tires a necessity?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:22:34 -0400
  ...In fact the local VW repair specialist (who does a ton of Vanagon work and is a PA inspection station) sells them himself. - Ron...
• Cautionary Tale Told, Advice Sought (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 01:31:47 GMT
  ...Or,(2) I go more deeply into debt in order to have it repaired. (Again, I have only a vague hope that the guy...
• Re: VW Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 01 Jun 1996 12:43:57 GMT
  ...If so, please jump in. > Thankzzzzzzz, > John Wakefield > I ordered mine from our local bookstore (cost was about $70 after my store discount which...
• Re: VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 03:29:03 +0000
  ...Kinda >> like >> >> an Amber Alert but for Vanagons in order to get every available van >> owner >> >> in your general vicinity to help keep an...
• Re: pitted cv problem decided
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 19:52:01 -0400
  ...I've ordered like 12 from them in the last 5 years, but to tell the truth am not sure Transform still exists, the...
• FS: 85 Vanagon for Parts/Repair, $14k invested, PA. (NOT Mine)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:01:09 -0500
  A local (Philadelphia/Allentown/Reading, PA area) individual is selling a blue '85, 4-speed passenger Vanagon for parts or repair. He literally spent...