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• Re: Vanagon Love
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:22:50 +0200
  ...The repairs I have done: a quick overhaul of the stuck front diff lock, replaced a cracked crankcase vent hose. Other things I have...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:45:06 -0400
  One other point of this repair.The trailing arm bushings need to be pretensioned when installed.When the repair is done, and you lower...
• Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:24:35 -0400
  ...it for repair, does anyone have the size and pitch > for the oxygen sensor threads so I can get this thread repair? TIA. > Rick...
• Repair of Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Sun, 7 May 2000 10:22:51 -0500
  ...Is there a place where I can have the original repaired? The problem seems to be that the place where the cable slips into...
• FW: Great VW/Audi Repair shop in Loveland CO.
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:00:12 -0600
  ...Great VW/Audi Repair shop in Loveland CO. I just had a clutch and stopping system done on my 90 GL. and this shop...
• Auto Transmission Repair in NC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:43:32 -0500
  ...Any recommendations on repair shops in the NC/TN/VA area? Any thoughts on converting to a manual? TIA Jim Huskins Spruce Pine, NC
• ?? re: 90 vanagon in storage
  Historical mailing list - Emily Hunt
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 08:04:38 -0600
  ...Now I'm finally in the position to do the repair, but I'm wondering what other problems may be lurking since it's...
• Re: Van repair in Marin County
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:18:25 -0700
  ...Van repair in Marin County > Once again I'll ask for list wisdom. > > Anyone know of a reliable shop in Marin County CA? > > I...
• Re: Seam Rust Photo Website
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 23:31:35 -0400
  ...Is there anyone who can help me find this site again? We are getting ready to repair the rusty seam on our 85 Westy...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:28:26 -0400
  ...Under the post called "85 1.9 gl No Va head gasket repair shop needed". This repair is going strong at 2 years and...
• Re: Repairing the piting in WBX heads.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:15:58 -0500
  Roger, Several years back there were a number of lengthy posts about how to do the JB Weld repair on heads and follow ups...
• repair books
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:19:24 -0400
  ...In the past I have used the Chilton repair books and they were adequate for my level of fixin'. So, when we bought Herbie...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:52:57 -0300
  ...It is tough, pliant, stretchy and heat and chemical resistant, perfect for those tape repairs were duct tape is not good enough. I just...
• Re: rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:09:33 -0500
  ...rust repair So I can't repair rust but I'm thinking of selling my Vanagon for an 84 Wolfsburg Westy. Any thoughts on...
• Re: Speaking of rust repair, Virginia?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 08:24:53 -0700
  ...Speaking of rust repair, Virginia? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 10:45 AM All the talk about fixing rust...
• Re: odometer repairs
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:18:51 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > > Okay, I've got two odometers in need of repairs. I've tried a few > searches in the archives but can't...
• Re: fix hole in battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:33:21 -0500
  ...If you choose to attempt a repair, a good acid resistant epoxy will do the job, do not plug the hole with a screw...
• Re: Repair shops - Florida and Georgia
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:39:47 -0400
  ...Got the work I could not do myself done, but then had to tweak the repairs when I got my van back home. John...
• Re: speedometer removal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 16:34:34 -0700
  ...http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mult_gauge_repair/mult_gauge_repair.htm BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jun 2, 2011, at 4...
• Re: Vanagon repair manuals-How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Fri, 24 May 96 21:13 EST
  At 09:05 PM 5/24/96 -0500, you wrote: >Are there any other Vanagon repair manuals than just the Bentley manual? >Did Haynes...
• Window Screen R or R in 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 19:06:14 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I need to repair or replace the screen on the passenger side window of my 86 Westy(summer's Coming). Should I (can I...
• 1.9L cracked heads
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 May 1997 23:19:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is there a way to repair the cracks? 2. Will it really effect the engine preformance if I don't repair them? 3. Anyone...
• Mud Flap Repair
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:29:30 -0500
  I'm trolling for suggestions on repairing a Westfalia mud flap (replacement cost $86!). The right front flap has a clean two inch horizontal...
• Re: mile counter
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 19 May 2001 01:53:54 EDT
  ...It is repairable by most handy persons or by a speedo repair shop. Years of resetting the trip odometer (that's the one you...
• Re: diesel vs gas vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 04:53:08 -0800
  ...Bureau of automotive repair > are the folks I think. I can the the number tomorrow if you want. > > Mike > Everything I read says that...
• Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 22:55:32 -0700
  Has anyone repaired a sloppy shifter? My 87 Syncro has a lot of play in the stick shift, and I put her in reverse...
• FS: '85 SUNROOF vanagon w/ 90k orig mi
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 14:43:42 EST
  ...its owned by a local guy who owns a vw repair shop, he has owned it for years.. its in super shape..straight body...
• Windshield Chip Repair
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:57:57 -0400
  ...I have seen these repair stations in parking lots where they inject resin into chips, I was wondering if the same thing existed in...
• Re: How to repair Sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2016 06:08:23 -0400
  ...I had hope to keep it but can't figure a way to properly repair it. Has anyone successfully repair one? Any ideas would...
• Re: vanagon repair shops - which has the most character!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:58:19 -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...
• Insurance company bullshit
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hughes
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:57:22 EDT
  ...companies determine a total loss based on cost of repairs and value of vehicle. However, i insured my vehicle for more than the book...
• Re: Insurance company bullshit
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 06:57:45 -0700
  It's common knowledge that an insurance company will total an older vehicle if the repairs are over 75% of the Blue Book value...
• Low cost phosphate free antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 13:46:04 -0800
  ...My $10 head gasket repair has finally failed after 2 years and 34,000 miles.I am getting an intermittant leak, and see the...
• Re: Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:21:50 -0800
  ...Sliding door lower track repair since there's a groove, we have the option of repairing le lower track or putting in a new...
• Re: CV Service and Repair Rates
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 8 May 2009 06:50:40 -0400
  WWW.Repairpal.com <http://www.repairpal.com/> says around $323 for one front CV on a 1990 Vanagon. Also says: What to watch out...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:02:37 -0700
  ...to just repair the hose rather than buying a whole new hose. > > What is the best way to go about repairing it? The tear...
• Bad repair shop list
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:11:14 -0500
  Since I have a recommended repair shop list, it might a worthwhile addition to list the "steer clear" shops as well. Those of you...
• Repair Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Machowinski
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:20:57 -0500
  ...I still have various repair manuals, which I don't really need anymore. I am currently selling them on ebay, hoping that someone can...
• Re: Bentley Repair Manual on CD?
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 23:01:38 -0400
  ...Bentley Repair Manual on CD? > Help, > > I'm going away on Business for a month and want to Unsuscribe.. > > Thanks > > > From: "Doug" <vanagons@COX...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 16:36:49 -0600
  You all have convinced me to keep and repair the AC. I called the local dealer (100 miles away) and they are ordering the...
• muffler repair in Chicago area
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:10:13 -0500
  ...Also, anyone have their complete exhaust system repaired recently, if so, could you provide me with a quote of cost to replace the entire...
• Re: New Rule was Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:00:38 -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...
• vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:49:29 -0400
  ...Given their age, that is expected, but they NEVER were as reliable as Japanese vehicles, which in my experience seldom need repair. People who...
• Re: '82 Westy Diesel Aux. Heater
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 11:04:49 -0400
  ...Our vanagon mechanic said parts and repairs >may be cost prohibitive. Anyone here have any experience with this heater or >the repair of it...
• Re: What are the pros and cons of a salvaged title
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 01:47:01 EDT
  ...These cars are salvage because it costs more to repair them than they are worth once repaired. Even damaged cars which can be reclaimed...
• Re: New Rule was Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:59:31 -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: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:45:42 -0400
  ...elicit some advice on repairing and painting the >> fiberglass >> bumpers and side cladding from a 90 tintop. >> >> The repairs needed are minimal, just some...
• Head $$$
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 25 Apr 95 17:58:34 PDT
  ...Leaks but not repaired 3. Leaks repaired but not reimbursed by VWOA 4. Leaks repaired and reimbursed (%) by VWOA A mileage for whichever event...
• Re: Tire Damage Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:46:16 -0500
  ...He said there are some repairs and repair methods appropriate for the location but it was strictly a case by case situation and only...
• Important tire saftey
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:10:29 -0400
  ...the important thing I noticed was that 2 outta 5 had a repair plug in the sidewall.... not the tread but the side these...
• Easy vanagon repairs, yes it can happen
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 11:16:31 -0500
  Well, It's been said many times here on this fine list that we don't hear enough good vanagon repair stories, instead we...
• Re: AC Hose Repair
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:27:39 -0700
  Thanks to all those who replied to my earlier questions regarding AC repair/conversion. As a first step, I find that I need to...
• vdo speedometer repair: palo alto, ca
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jan 95 02:56:53 CST
  ...Speedometers - Tachometers 718 Emerson Street Electronic & Mechanical Palo Alto, CA 94301 Car clocks & gauges (415) 323-0243 repaired & restored (415) 323-4632 FAX over...
• Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 23:06:41 -0800
  Hi All, I just called North Hollywood Speedometer Co. & was quoted $92 to repair my 81 vanagon Speedo. They give it a full work...
• gowesty coolant hose repair kit instructions?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:15:28 -0800
  Hi, quite a while ago I bought half a gowesty plastic coolant hose-brass-inserts repair kit on ebay, actually i think from a...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:24:40 -0400
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• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - Big Swifty
  Fri, 4 May 2007 18:51:19 -0400
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• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - JOHN LAUTERBACH
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:35:03 -0400
  ...They installed the GoWesty bumpers and repaired the rear lock on the sliding door. The top screw that holds the latch to the door...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:43:01 -0700
  Allan- What did they estimate the repair costs to be? When I got in my accident in my '90 GL, they (expectedly) took the...
• Re: Lemon List
  Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 23:08:29 -0400
  ...Some small used car dealers deal almost exclusively in cars that have been bought from insurance companies and repaired. It is completely legal to...