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Re: 134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:29:43 -0600
...Park, Florida > >>>>http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ > >>>>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers > >>>>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wanderlodge > >>>>FAVOR website: http://home...
Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
Tue, 25 May 2010 16:48:18 -0700
...I'd just do good prep work and know the slab is just for repairs, not for constant parking, and that it won't...
Re: WTB: BFG A/T KO 14" tires
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:10:58 -0600
...My problem is that I > drive the van so little, if I don't write down what repairs I've done, a few > years...
Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:27:12 -0700
...Good luck, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg...
Re: temp sensor blinking question
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 16:13:57 -0400
...im part of a few groups and the 356 registry is one of them where a retired ford worker with a german accent approached...
LONG - The SPAM War (No Vanagon Content, just some "Common" Sense)
Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 22:51:53 -0230
...Yahoo! Groups)> group forum, most of these have little clauses in their licence agreements that allow them to use ANY of the posted material...
Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:51:07 -0600
...keep cool in >>a vanagon, since my a/c still needs repairs >> >> > >Summer will be coming to most of you soon (it' >s already...
O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor-follow up, still having problems
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:17:12 -0500
...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy#5748856721901671282 I was able to repair this by cutting the wire back. I don't recall if I...
Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:57:15 -0500
...They estimated that the repairs needed would cost about >>>> $3000. They referred me to Justin at Capilano VW for a more informed >>>> opinion. >>>> >>> >>> >>> There...
Re: Is anyone going to be interested?
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 00:22:12 -0700
...I even had an idea of making a collective :::video site where people could submit video's of repairs or how to's to...
THANK YOU! [vanagon] lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 wes
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:02:59 EDT
...I'm on the way to the GrassRoots Festival in Trumansburg, NY via Cooperstown so any parts sources, or even repair places along the...
Re: Stuff I did on my van today (finishing heater box refurb and misc dash-off stuff)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:50:30 -0800
...Will inspect to see if my previous repair to a thinning pedal hole is still ok. (done before I got a MIG) I'm...
Re: coolant leak story
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:43:26 -0800
...The van started up fine after the repair and it seemed (yes, using > "seemed" again) that I did not loose very much coolant. But...
Re: Van Theft Advisory-Perp: Ken Morgan, AKA Jake Lake
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:34:05 -0500
...happening >> on another VW Van forum to the vanagon and Syncro groups for the purpose >> of perhaps developing a larger network for exposing a...
Re: Cheapest fuel pump I've ever seen
Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:36:49 -0700
...And most general repair shops sell primarily aftermarket parts. If someone starts selling you on the fact that the part meets OEM specs, or...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:28:17 -0500
...Ha! > > > > > 'patience' ....patience and determination .....is highly useful in > > autotmotive repairs. > > Like 'you're gonna get it, no matter what it takes'. > > > I'll...
Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 20:51:41 -0600
...keep cool in >>a vanagon, since my a/c still needs repairs >> >> > >Summer will be coming to most of you soon (it' >s already...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:42:01 -0800
...It is harder than > you think. > > Mark > > > > Don Hanson wrote: > >> ...... >> >> >> When I see "these" expense estimates to repair/replace the WBX motors >> and >> compare...
A Christmas Goose
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:11:51 -0800
...All relevant commentary invited that might shed some light on the demonic infestation. >>>> Posted to the subaruvanagon and svxvanagon groups: After the demise of...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:28:12 -0700
...And I replace or inspect other accessory items when they rack up a lot of miles. > > Your ECU should fall in the inspect & repair...
Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:41:20 -0800
...Only broke down twice and neither were > > too difficult to repair, which I thought was pretty fine. Traded it for > a > > Fiat X19 (fun...
Re: never ending saga working on the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:40:19 -0700
...I'm on about a dozen groups too many, and way, way too many emails come in, and I didn't stay on top...
Re: Seized Engine?
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Sun, 21 May 2006 01:08:07 -0500
...of same? Not to bash ethnic groups, genders, owners of other makes or models, engine building auto repair shop owners. Not to mention owners...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:27:08 -0500
...It is harder than >> you think. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> Don Hanson wrote: >> >>> ...... >>> >>> >>> When I see "these" expense estimates to repair/replace the WBX motors >>> and >>> compare...
Re: [WetWesties] The Misadventures of Vanagon Stan. Long, Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:02:48 -0500
...After slaving through about > three > days of "First Time Big Repair" on the Westy I cranked it up. Well > for > sure guys the opposite...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 20:18:51 -0700
...Best to try all these repairs in the cool comfort of your sunny spot. Then you'll know the drill so to speak. Change...
Re: A Christmas Goose
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0500
...All > relevant commentary invited that might shed some light on the demonic > infestation. > > >>>> > Posted to the subaruvanagon and svxvanagon groups: > > After the demise of...
Re: [Syncro] Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:49:03 -0800
...as for doing partial repairs on an unknown trans.. the choices are limited.. either fix what you know is broken with the clutch then...
Re: Replacing the master cylider
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 10 May 2008 19:44:56 -0700
...I'm on 10 groups btw, I don't think any of them are set up that way. Here it is, if I can...
Re: Another factor about mounting tires youself to consider
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:08 -0500
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: A Christmas Goose
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:57:13 -0500
...All > > relevant commentary invited that might shed some light on the demonic > > infestation. > > > > >>>> > > Posted to the subaruvanagon and svxvanagon groups: > > > > After the demise of...
Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 27 May 2009 11:06:38 -0700
...the one who did the conversion) got it running right. > These repairs included changing the plugs and wires, fixing an oil leak > at the...
Re: ?? Fridge burner box
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:53:50 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:01:54 -0700
...So I would vote for some careful inspection, and repair what is shot, and keep the rest in service. I find so many things...
Re: [WetWesties] well this was a new one on me .. maybe old hat maybe the way it is
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:21:47 -0700
...so this week in victoria bc i stopped at a vw specality repair shop the yard was cluttered with many junked westies and other...
Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:35:41 -0800
...There's a huge huge group of Vanagon owners not on these groups I think. In my area I estimate there are at least...
Likely Pop Top Spring Cable Solution (Long, with pic)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:29:27 -0700
...I repaired mine so it's dang close to original. The 11 mm I roughly measured MAY NOT APPLY to your struts. They may...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:37:25 -0400
...C-ya Jonce >Scott, checkout thesamba.com and search, or search the list archives. >Not sure what you consider "the normal groups" but we...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:12:22 -0700
...Before > repair, castor likely adjusted to compensate for the damaged (ovaled) > hole and worn bushings. So "new" pre adjusted to castor of old arm...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:09:55 -0700
...It has seemed to me that there is very little online sharing in the normal groups about people's Bostig exerience. I guess it...
Re: Syncro buyers love rust?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:02:38 -0500
...will allow? for my winter car needs, a semi-solid and repaired Syncro is JUST what the doctor ordered. DM&FS w2At 11:57...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:49 -0700
...would error codes >> cause a no start? >> >> >> Thanks much for any direction. >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco >> > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with...
Re: Fire! Comprehensive insurance.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:56:38 -0800
...the more thorough repair is .. in my world anyway ....remove the firewall fitting and bypass the whole thing. Join the black plastic fuel hose...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:16:26 -0700
...driver seat) Something else to bear in mind, the cost of repairing a Dometic might be high. A good 12V/110AC fridge might make...
Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 18:55:49 -0700
...For him I know he'll want anything I find not right fixed. . >> otherwise ....they should never do unauthorized repairs, in that sense the...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 20:54:18 -0700
...yer > phone dint answer. > > Best to try all these repairs in the cool comfort of your sunny spot. > Then > you'll know the drill...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:27:02 -0700
...would error codes > cause a no start? > > > Thanks much for any direction. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with...
Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:03:20 -0800
...They estimated that the repairs needed would cost about >>>>> $3000. They referred me to Justin at Capilano VW for a more informed >>>>> opinion. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> There...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:47:47 -0700
...you are. > So I would vote for some careful inspection, and repair what is shot, and > keep the rest in service. > I find so...
West River Westies Wrap Up
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:04:10 -0400
...Camping bus groups 112 vanagons 69 bays 23 splitties 6 eurovans 4 thing 1, Was a visitor Other vehicles 13 new participants 22 where...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
...wetwesties-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet...
Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: By the...
Re: Van Theft Advisory-Perp: Ken Morgan, AKA Jake Lake
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:36:44 -0800
...happening >> on another VW Van forum to the vanagon and Syncro groups for the purpose >> of perhaps developing a larger network for exposing a...
Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:40:26 -0700
...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: By the...
Re: Seized Engine?
Historical mailing list - David Gunning
Sun, 21 May 2006 07:22:46 -0400
...of same? Not to > bash > ethnic groups, genders, owners of other makes or models, engine building > auto repair shop owners. Not to mention owners...
Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - John Pronk
Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:34:18 -0000
...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: By the...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:50:13 -0400
...It's a >> >>> WORLD >> >>> engine. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost >> >>> much >> >>> less than Van parts. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Tune Up...
New to the list!
Historical mailing list - Kate Sumbler (ktpupp)
Mon, 27 Sep 2004 19:44:47 -0400
...It's in need of some repair and that's why I joined this list. Hopefully, with a little help from listmembers, we'll...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:28:58 -0700
...you are. > > So I would vote for some careful inspection, and repair what is shot, and > > keep the rest in service. > > I find so...
Re: Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:09:08 -0800
...I would divide the T3 gearboxes into three groups (independently of > the engine): - 4-Gang-Getriebe - 5-Gang-Getriebe - syncro gearboxes Body: > By the...