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• Re: [WetWesties] Pain in the Propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:13:05 -0700
  ...Propane Problems Matt, there is an RV repair place here in Lynnwood, on 99 just south of Costco. Never used them . I've used...
• front end
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 11:56:59 EDT
  ...Does anyone know what it would involve to do the repair myself, of a good detroit local repair facility, or where to get the...
• Repairs according to Red/Green
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 20:19:06 -0400
  ...Remember, for Vanagon repairs of any type, if it doesn't move and it should move, use WD-40 but if it moves and...
• Odometer repair question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 06:23:11 CDT
  I am trying to repair my odometer. I can't seem to get the speedometer needle off so I can take the face plate...
• Speedo Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:46:01 EST
  Many years ago, I finally broke down and stopped trying to fix the speedo gear and shopped around for professional repair. These guys charged...
• AC Duct Repair Part Number?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:01:06 -0700
  Does the recall repair kit for the sagging center AC duct have a VW part number? Both my local VW stealership and Camelback VW...
• Class -- Repair and Maintenance of a VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Thu, 5 May 2016 08:17:25 -0700
  For whatever reason, my original email didn't format well, so here is a brief recap Repair and Maintenance of a VW Vanagon Introductory...
• Propane Overflow Valve Leaks -- Repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:45:17 -0700
  ...Is there a part that's replaceable or repairable? Bus-boys.com shows it as the "Tank Fill Valve 230-20302" NLA...
• New Rule was Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:30:34 -0700
  ...The shut- > > off valve for my propane tank is broken (handle broke off) so as part > > of my repairs, I am going to at...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 27 May 2009 12:38:52 -0600
  ...However, if you only want to repair the radiator end of the pipes, then the engine is not involved. The hair dryer made a...
• Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:46:29 -0700
  ...Eddie's Auto Repair *81-837 Oleander AveIndio, CA 92201Bernie* On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 9:11 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com...
• Re: Mechanic needed in No. Va./DC Metro Area
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 22:48:22 -0500
  ...The exhaust has been repaired previously using a cut and weld > procedure. One local mechanic has already declined to make the repair. Does > anyone...
• Re: Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 17:08:18 -0800
  ...GoWesty sells a pipe repair end kit. I've never seen one, and have heard mixed reviews. I should try this sometime... if it...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 23:42:15 +0000
  ...Pop-Top Screen Repair I sewed in a new screen with a hand needle and dental floss. Still great after 7 years. Jim > On...
• Re: Repair Shops in Arcata-Eureka CA
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 13:37:06 -0800
  ...I have used Coastal( VW dealer), German motors of Arcata, Bills VW repair, and Honest Engine. go to Hubbards, Quality and consistency lots better...
• Re: Tent repairs?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 22:50:01 -0500
  ...I assume that they repaired the net in situ? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: Justin B. Jensen <jjensen@sprintmail.com> To: <sdelasal@YAHOO.COM> Sent...
• Help with starting problem.
  Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 23:12:47 -0400
  Before I bring my van to an untested repair shop I was hoping for some help from the list. I've had bad luck...
• Bentley Manual; Thumbs down
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 22:44:49 -0800 (PST)
  My thanks to all the list members concerning repairs I could not have done without your help. My $65.00 Bentley manual leaves a...
• $800 Syncro: LI, NY
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 16:00:42 -0500
  ...Wheel Drive Manual Transmission Car needs some body repair and transmission needs to be repaired. A lot of spair parts included. Small millage and...
• Re: Refrigerator repair 101 (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:19:24 -0300
  ...report to the list, for the benefit of those who are putting off > fridge repairs because it seems too daunting - its not, really! <<snip>>
• AFM repair
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Tue, 30 May 2000 13:35:01 -0400
  Some few weeks ago there was a post concerning ways to repair the AFM, which involved moving the PC board slightly, to provide a...
• Alternator repair: replacing voltage regulator and brushes assembly
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:56:52 -0700
  ...Five minute easy to do repair but shop around for the regulator. VW dealer for $69 or our online or local discount places for...
• Re: Joel's bosch stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 10:16:39 CDT
  ...otherwise, you're back into the old order-from-the-next-biggest- warehouse game. >I think our next mission is to get the repair...
• Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:06:26 -0800
  ...I'm repairing a 3 way crack at upper corner of this part, but regarding these fine cracks at bottom front of rack, image...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 16:35:34 -0400
  ...and > tell you that a NEW compressor is less than the repair... Well, a brand new (not rebuilt) compressor with clutch and a new...
• Re: Heater core repair
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 19:30:04 -0400
  I don't think these are repairable. The heat exchangers are aluminum with plastic end caps with tangs that are crimped around the end...
• Looking for Mechanic in Central VA
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 21:17:51 EST
  ...I have tried three times at my local VW dealer to have some relatively straightforward repairs performed and have left each time with the...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 May 2007 00:14:14 +0000
  ...wrote... > >What is a reasonable repair time to fix the ever present problem of > >the > >Vanagon Fuel tank leaking when filled up? > > > >I assume...
• Electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:51:39 -0700
  hi all, I am looking for a kind of electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive to repair the instrument cluster blue foil... thanks advance...
• Repair manual
  Historical mailing list - David Toole
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:21:16 -0700
  I'm looking for the repair manual for a 2001 van as used in the Winnibago model. I can see the manual on various...
• Re: RIP Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:15:02 -0400
  ...11/02/boston_bob > _donalds_vw_repair_expert/> > > http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/obituaries/articles/2008/11/02/boston_bob_ > donalds_vw_repair_expert/ >
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:06:55 -0700
  ...He told my father to never buy a Mercedes, they were junk, you will spend twice the purchase price in repairs. Roland
• Re: New Westy friend on first cross-country roadtrip, please read
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 14:44:55 -0400
  ...Print out this "recommended repairs shops URL and put it in the back of her van before she leaves: For a list of recommended...
• Re: Straightening Audi Alloy Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 14:20:11 -0800
  For the price of these rims, just get another one instead of trying to repair it.... Kim Brennan wrote: > There are a couple of...
• Re: temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:54:55 -0800
  ...Injector Repair Kit; Terminal Repair Kit For 2 Prong Injector. -Phil Michael Rule writes: > Hi All, > > anyone recall the online supplier (wasn't a...
• repairing 1982 diesel coolant expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 14:41:11 -0600
  ...Has anyone had any luck repairing pin hole leaks along the seam of an expansion tank? Alternatively, can anyone point mr to a source...
• Re: coping with fuel prices--You need TWO vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:56:29 -0500
  ...A > 35 mpg car is just the ticket to put high gas prices in proper > perspective.Its just tuff to attempt a repair and...
• Westfalia Screen Repair Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - rachel martin
  Sun, 5 Feb 1995 12:00:35 -0700 (MST)
  ...Does anyone have helpful hints on repairing the canvas screen on a Westy? I have one where not only is the mesh slightly ripped...
• Re: '85 Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:18:46 -0400
  ...It is indeed a repair and service manual; while it may not go into very detailed and experienced repairs such as ground-up trans...
• Odometer repair (was coolant leak question...)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 06:53:54 -0500
  ...Go to www.pelicanparts.com & look for the tech brief on speedo repair in the Porsche 914 section. The site's aimed at Porsche...
• FS: Fiberglass Bumpers & 83 Westy Striped seat
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 22 May 2011 18:40:52 -0700
  ...Can be repaired. B. Two rear fiberglass. One the silver blue, one has been repainted black. Both have some issues but are repairable. These...
• Re: Listee (Mike Miller) Needs HELP in Corona, California
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:53:51 -0700
  Just pulled three recently *recommended repair shops from my own VW files, but when I called the contact # for Mike Miller, listed below, I...
• Re: Trip Contingencies-Tire repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:39:52 -0700
  ...That's a really narrow repair zone though... On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Real...
• Bob Hoover - Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:03:58 -0800
  ...It’s worth the click: <http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html> Thank you all for joining us on this journey. Jim...
• Re: Power Window Motor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 19:25:05 -0700
  ...Any motorcycle repair shop should be able to replace the cable for a mechanic who has disassembled the system and has the correct measurements...
• Re: CV axel repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:52:46 -0400
  ...please tell me of a couple of sites that have this repair outlined?Thank you. > > --------------------------------- > New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from...
• Motor or repair for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matt Gould
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:28:02 -0800
  ...I would also be interested in anyone's advice on where to purchase one retail, or have one repaired in the South King County...
• FYI:EV Repair Manual Part Numbers
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 09:06:19 -0500 (EST)
  For all, Here are the Eurovan Repair Manual part numbers: VW EV From 1993 Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering W42 070 193 106 VW EV...
• Re: speedo fixit? (was Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty)
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 18:04:22 -0800
  ...Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty) > Hey, self repair is my scene, but i'm not sure if my problem is the same as...
• Re: windshield repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:53:49 -0500
  John McLean wrote: > A coworker had one of the mobile windshield repair outfits come to repair > her corvette windshield while she was working. She...
• Body seam gap - How to repair?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:44:44 -0400
  ...What's the best way to repair/plug this gap so it doesn't rust? Appearance isn't a huge issue right now, but...
• Re: Suggestions for heater housing repair product needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 13:08:23 EST
  In a message dated 1/5/08 12:30:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, email99@BELLSOUTH.NET writes: > I need to make some repairs...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:41:52 -0700
  ...elicit some advice on repairing and painting the > fiberglass > bumpers and side cladding from a 90 tintop. > > The repairs needed are minimal, just some...
• Re: Costliest Brand To Repair?
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:29:53 -0700
  ...Decent mileage and no major repairs for either of them over five and 12 years ownership respectively. Rather than cost of repair you might...
• Odometer repairs
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:41:30 -0800
  I just repaired my odometer. I hope your repair is as simple as mine was. You can take the speedometer off by loosening the...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:05:35 +0000
  ...I've started reaching out to small boat repair businesses. -Mark > On Mar 12, 2025, at 6:24 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
• Re: Toronto Repair Shop Question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 17:42:33 -0400
  ...Toronto Repair Shop Question > I am wondering if any of the Toronto area members have any comments on the > capability of Salims repair service...
• '85 weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 10:50:10 EST
  ...I don't have the time to invest in this project any more.�� Over $5000 in repairs performed between 1997-2000 including ac rebuild...
• Re: VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 06:27:22 -0500
  Abel Looks great and works well it's my iPad How do I add a repair shop to the app? I have a repair...
• Travel Plans to Florida
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 08:54:13 EST
  ...Now that I own a Vanagon, I also plot out repair shops! If any one is traveling to the Tampa area I highly recommend...