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• Trip home from Burning Man Part 3
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 09:35:29 EDT
  ...We did make one small repair while here, the sliding door was popping open on the road more frequently so we ordered a new...
• Re: sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:36:36 -0800
  ...sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84 >I am planning on ordering (fron europe) some sliding door escutcheons for > the early version of the...
• Re: Update
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:55:31 -0500
  ...for a Vanagon, roughly on the order of a $4000 purchase price > and $4000 a year in repairs, replacements, and mods, for five years...
• Several Questions about '85 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 13:08:52 -0500
  ...Where would I order a new knob for my stove? I've checked the online parts lists to no avail. Is it simply not...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:39:09 -0800
  ...On Nov 20, 2007 3:34 PM, VW Doka <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > Allan, > > If you want the repair manual on CD, go...
• Re: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 01:09:51 PDT
  ...We sell by Mail order and from our > > storefront. We dismantle VW's to get our used parts. We have shipped > > approximately 150 orders...
• Frugal Gas Pedal Cable Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 14:14:09 -0400
  ...cost of repair: $2.49!!! I made it to work the next day in Boston, 15 minutes early :) P.S.: I ordered a factory...
• 84 Westfalia outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 20:21:29 -0800
  Searching for wisdom! My local repair shop in Spokane, WA can't figure this one out either. The right (passenger) side front door mirror...
• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:54:19 -0600
  ...I have ordered a Haynes, but it hasn't gotten here yet. Hopefully that will have more of the basics I need as a...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:44:11 -0800
  ...I'd just order a correct kit from one of the list vendors and re do the whole mess. The rails can leak a...
• Re: Water level sensor in camper tank
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:37:56 -0700
  ...I'll check out Mallahat Auto wrecking or Hogg's VW repair, and if there is no spare one, I'll order that reed...
• Re: Parts Place and neat tools
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 18 Feb 97 08:19:45 -0500
  ...They have shipped me the wrong parts nearly every single time I've ordered from them and given me an amazing ammount of hassle...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:32:27 -0700
  ...Hopefully after > all these years of all those vanagons, this will be the last time I have to > repair that thing. But I"ve...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:29:33 -0500
  ...Strip to a bare shell, > repair all the holes and dents. Install all new rubber, seals, seat covers > etc. Rebuilt engines, gearbox, brakes.. the...
• Re: repair gas tank--Busdepot.com
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:10:23 -0400
  ...www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Thu, 26 May 2005 10:19:41 -0700
  ...not merely well but very well, then some simple repairs are likely in order and you'll be glad you made them. cheers, art...
• Re: Odometer Repair in Toronto?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:42:54 -0400
  ...Following those recommendations, and with a little trial and error and adjusting to my VDO speedometer, I managed to repair mine. Hope what I...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:40:43 -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 Transmission Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 3 May 2001 09:50:50 -0700
  ...step..save money for repair... if you ahve a manual trans..remove the fill & drain plugs (in that order) with the same 17 mm...
• Alternator advice on 85 Wasserbox
  Historical mailing list - David Prager
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:30:30 -0800
  ...My situation on repair day was that I couldn't get an new or rebuilt unit, so I accepted an allegedly tested unit from...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 12:10:24 -0400
  ...I have the repair text that has the capaciter with the smiling face on it.Down loaded it > from somewhere-I have seen this...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:02:09 -0400
  ...Without cheching anything else, I ordered one from Vanagain (thank you, sir), problem solved. I believe you can check the voltage variations of the...
• Re: need headlight lenses
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:18:25 -0700
  ...I > talked to the inspector about repairing the headlight and he > explicitly said he's not allowed to pass a repaired headlight if it...
• Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:28:36 -0400
  ...You could certainly specify in the "comments" section of the order form that you would like only parts that are labeled "made in Germany...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 15:46:24 -0400
  ...Naturally > all necessary services and minor repairs were taken care of regularly which > we can go through in person. > Please text (416 705-3182...
• Re: power steering pump remove and replace
  Historical mailing list - Roger
  Thu, 24 May 2012 23:20:33 -0700
  ...I have ordered a new pump. > I'm wondering if this remove and replace should be done by a vw repair person.Or is...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 20:53:05 -0500
  ...I have no experience of this transmission type but I have worked on and repaired a couple of ZF automatics in Volvo's and...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 09:35:45 -0700
  ...Hopefully after > all these years of all those vanagons, this will be the last time I have to > repair that thing. But I"ve...
• Re: !RE: Spotted this unique VW camper in Jerome
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:50:50 -0800
  ...I got a lot of experience with roadside repairs. Jonathan bluehighwayvanagon.blogspot.com On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 5:52 AM, Pete O...
• Re: ASCII map
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 16 Nov 94 14:33:14 CST
  ...Click on a dot, get >full color photo of van and owner, click again for full scanned repair history >with receipts. Other hypertext jumps...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:34:54 -0800
  ...Microfiche or Bentley (paper) Allan, If you want the repair manual on CD, go straight to the source: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm...
• Re: Instrument cluster repair completed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2023 21:58:04 +0000
  ...Mon, Mar 6, 2023 12:33 pm Subject: [VANAGON] Instrument cluster repair completed The plastic instrument cluster housing rests on two plastic pads, one...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:16:47 -0800
  ...so I >> anticipate some troubleshooting will be in order when I get the gasket leak >> repaired. Before I found the head gasket leak, I...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:32:04 -0800
  ...There are vendors that sell repair kits made up entirely of hose. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike" <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> To...
• Re: REAR HEATER Repair/By-pass advice
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 18:41:12 -0600
  ...is a common failure - and many heater cores are replaced or ordered, when it's just the O-ring having failed. Anyhow - I haven...
• Re: Dometic parts
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 13:05:49 -0400
  ...They gave me a VW part number (255 070 525B) for > the knob for a model 182B, and would cheerfully order it in for...
• with all this talk about prices...
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 13:41:57 -0800
  ...he had his 2.1L repaired. A shop in Olympia WA, did a fantastic job. However, they also ordered and charged him for a...
• Re: help water pump 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 02:32:08 EST
  ...So the repair can be costly. But I think it's a more simple repair than breaking a stud in the engine for what...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 21:16:00 -0700
  ...Hopefully after > all these years of all those vanagons, this will be the last time I have to > repair that thing. But I"ve...
• Re: CV joint or Axle Joint?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 08:06:13 -0800
  ...left me stranded, I discovered the other when I repaired the first), I ordered reman halfshafts from my FLAPS for about $120 + core, so...
• Re: Fw: Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:28:11 -0600
  ...They didn't have the parts, nor a replacement Beck-Arnly unit but offered to order it in for me, though it was not...
• Re: Cost of auto shifter cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 May 2010 12:59:02 -0700
  ...Does > that sound right? The repair shop told me its a VW only part. No, they just don't know where to look. We...
• Re: Yokohama Sears Saga-And some rules of life....
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:04:40 -0800
  ...Lukey, but we cannot repair sidewall damage. We can order you a new tire. It will cost 70 dollars and take a week to...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 01:11:09 -0500
  ...If the > splines and ring groove are in good order, you can just grab hold of the CV > a pull it right off. When...
• Power Mirror Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 09:54:57 -0500
  ...parts, I'm >calling in your opinions in order to avoid spending too much time >repairing the >problem in a cold garage. > >Here's...
• xmas wish list...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:35:15 -0500
  ...Can someone tell me some things that are good to check out/repair/replace along with the engine, seeing as I have no experience...
• Re: Dealer repair disaster '89 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 1 May 2003 09:24:18 EDT
  ...Get a lawyer to write a letter to the shop, demanding all records and shop work orders and threatening legal action. Often, the lawyer...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 09:40:04 -0700
  ...Hopefully after > all these years of all those vanagons, this will be the last time I have to > repair that thing. But I"ve...
• Re: Westfalia Luggage Rack NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 14 May 2010 23:30:32 -0400
  Having found the top and examined it, it is "repairable". Mind you I have a great deal of experience with both bodywork and fiberglass...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 May 2017 12:17:54 -0400
  ...with 1.25" hose > from my local semi truck repair shop. It's on order. It's application > may be for a semi truck...
• 1986 Adventurewagen FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 10 May 2002 17:05:40 -0400
  ...It has one dent in the lower right door that could be repaired easily, and a small bit of the usual seam rust, otherwise...
• Re: Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 08:45:45 -0700
  ...Check everything in order, and then you might want to start messing with that spring. This is kind of scary work, as the tension...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:20:00 -0700
  ...Just clean them up and order a couple of center caps: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/hub-cap/center-cap-silver-5...
• Re: Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 May 2013 11:30:05 -0700
  ...On 5/7/2013 8:42 AM, T Collins wrote: > So I needed a repair that required taking the wheel of the Vanagon. The...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 17:36:08 +0200
  ...It is a good feeling to just grab a wrench, and a belt, and make the repair. I also like to have some electrical...
• Re: speedo cable installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 15:40:30 -0500
  ...No way to anchor your new/repaired speedo or tach. With the strain of the speedo cable pulling down more speedos crack their bosses...
• Re: Adjustable arm rest repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:23:09 -0700
  ...Now to repair your problem, yes remove the upholstery and cut the foam then you will see inside why you cant simplify screw the...
• Re: Parts supplier on West coast
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:14:45 -0700
  ...I'll have to order the oxygen sensor. Its certainly > expensive trying to get these vans through emissions. My problem is this > van is...
• Barrier creams for keeping hands clean
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:00:40 -0700
  ...order. they might have a 'small thing' about only selling to businesses ... I'd just say I was starting up a vanagon repair buisness...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:56:21 -0700
  ...Get a fiberglass repair kit, and > > resin. Shouldn't be all that difficult. > > > > > > On Sep 4, 2008, at 9:45 PM, Jake de Villiers...