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• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:46:56 -0500
  ...57 PM 8/14/2015, PB wrote: >> Ok - so in order to repair or replace my pop top frame mechanism without >> removing the poptop...
• Wasserboxer leaky heads - VWoA comes through!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 96 13:40:29 EST
  ...of the repairs! This includes fixing the leaky side and the non-leaky side as well. The parts are on order and in a...
• Re: cooling fan dying?
  Historical mailing list - ertrob bellcamp
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:10:20 -0800
  ...I believe this is a pretty difficult/expensive > repair, but am willing to do it if that is what is needed. Is there > anything...
• Re: Request for Service Bulletins (The little red light)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:47:42 -0700
  ...ALL > > Order number:90-92-03 > > Electrical System > > Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures > > > > Affected model: ALL Water cooled > > Model years: ALL...
• Re: Finding a Good Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 13:28:37 -0700
  ...Just because your friend thought a certain shop was great doesn't > guarantee that you will think the same. > > When the repair order is...
• Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:47:46 -0700
  ...I replaced the 4 fuses (20,21,9,10) with 15A fuses instead of 20A, repaired the positive (+) wire, replaced the ground (-) wire with...
• Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 07:41:03 -0600
  ...A shot of brake cleaner, then a squirt of lithium lube, some fine machine oil put the motor back in running order, fifteen years...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 09:02:11 -0500
  ...You finally broke loose and spent a 100$ in repairs to that old dog you drive. I'm thinking that you are as cheap...
• Re: WBX 2.1 L Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 07:34:16 -0500
  ...Can I put it > back together as is with the existing shims or do I need a stack of > shims handy in order to...
• '81 Westfalia camper questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Nov 94 16:02:24 PST
  ...Again, does anyone know how to fix it? 3) Where can you order replacement parts for the camping stuff? We need a replacement front...
• heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 09:21:25 -0600
  ...Had front nose of van repaired: totally stripped, primed and repainted. I forgot what an acne free nose on a Vanagon looks like. No...
• Re: HELP I need the housing for my water pump
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 15:26:15 -0700
  ...Now, in > order for me to replace the thermostat I can't get the housing off as the > water pump housing will definitly crack...
• More broken stuff... need shift linkage parts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 14:56:12 -0700
  ...I ordered all the plastic bits for the bottom of the shift lever from Ken at Vanagain, and I'm busy cleaning parts and...
• Re: Bentley A/C diagram error
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 21:35:17 -0500
  ...stock R-12 system in > my 87 westy in order to tackle a repair. Can someone confirm that in Bentley > on page 87.2...
• fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:45:47 -0230
  ...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: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 16:13:32 -0700
  ...We sell by Mail order and from our > storefront. We dismantle VW's to get our used parts. We have shipped > approximately 150 orders...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:11:51 -0400
  ...Good trouble shooting is in order here. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Roland Sent...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:51:18 -0500
  ...I'm going to order it myself and give it a go. $11.99 vs $300 or $400 is enough difference to get me...
• Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 23:30:29 -0400
  ...I ordered one > from Ken at Vanagain last night, the questions is when will I have the > time to get it in (hoping for...
• Re: smoke signals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:20:56 -0500
  ...Compression, leak down, and cooling system pressure test is in order. If all checks well, then fill and bleed the cooling system. Dennis -----Original...
• Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:12:03 -0500
  ...I had my tank out at the shop (87 2WD) to repair a leak and they said I couldn't use a liner kit...
• Re: subaru coolant conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 23 May 2007 13:21:05 +1000
  ...With the Bar's Leak "Head Gasket Repair" and other similar products, you have to remove all the old coolant or you'll end...
• Re: Warning about VW "Factory Microfiche" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:20:28 -0800
  ...repair information that is being advertised on this site: > > http://www.vw.ddsltd.com/news/vwfichecd.htm > > I did go ahead and order the...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 15:55:17 -0700
  ...Naturally > all necessary services and minor repairs were taken care of regularly which > we can go through in person. > Please text (416 705-3182...
• Drive flange oil seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:43:55 -0800
  ...the vanagon repair world. Fresh off a successful oil leak fix, I decided to fix the leaking drive flange seal. I ordered up the...
• Re: Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method FISH
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:49:24 -0400
  ...I went to the dealer and ordered it... no biggie, 14 bucks. They had to order it from the main warehouse, and so I...
• Re: Best Dealer To Buy Parts From (Don't Skip This Post)
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 15:57:23 -0400
  ...As for the UPS shipping charges, > in general they are not significant so it doesn't matter which state I am > ordering from. > > In...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - B
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:57:40 -0700
  ...However, you would need to find "A Very Strong Person" to compress it in order to do this. In S's opinion, this should...
• Re: RV dealer pricing on refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 07:58:13 -0700
  ...I had my Westy fridge repaired recently. In an area of over 1 million people there was only 1 place that claimed to be...
• Re: FS: 87 Westy Poptop Weekender need heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 23:38:05 -0700
  ...No > fridge or stove but pretty close to a full camper. > > This was ordered for California but picked up in Germany. That unfortunately > (or...
• Lights, Camera (almost time for Action)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 01:05:49 -0400
  ...Whoever broke them attempted an ingenious repair on the one (left low beam's horizontal adjustment). They used a rubber grommet and one of...
• Re: Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:46:22 -0400
  ...Based on what the list had recommended I had the repair shop splice in a Bosch O2 Sensor and the problem went away. -- Rob...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 13:32:24 -0700
  ...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: Westy screens
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:55:56 -0700
  ...to get a discount for several sets fab'd on one order. I'm planning to get screens for both sliders and both front...
• Re: Front reservoir repair again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:14:22 -0400
  ...I ordered the kit and I ordered the pre bent version. Glad I did as there are many precise bends. It looks great and...
• Re: GoWesty Gas Tank?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:28:58 EDT
  ...Leaking tanks repaired are the only compensation ! WoW ! If GoWesty can get better tanks out of Denmark then that would be good ! >>>>>>>GoWesty tells...
• Re: Air Conditioning evaporator dust/clog
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 19:30:10 -0400
  ...Reminds me of my hapless Dometic (Mark, where are you when I need a Dometic repair??) The trusty Dometic is showing a balmy 80...
• Re: secure storage?/window tint
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:22:37 -0800
  ...work in order to not only re-do the job the RIGHT way, but also pay to have the damage repaired. Follow-up conversation...
• Re: For those of you awaiting your #@$%$ watertank fill outlets.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:13:02 -0400
  ...The long backorder was because the tooling had broken and needed to be repaired. The factory was unable to supply any of its customers...
• Re: repair gas tank--Busdepot.com
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 21:54:01 -0400
  ...www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 15:51:05 -0700
  ...repair shop has also commented on it. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by...
• Re: getting link bushings out
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:52:42 -0700
  ...the best way to put them in? > What's the correct order... on the link first, than on the bar, or the > other way...
• Re: Instrument cluster repair completed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 Mar 2023 16:02:13 -0600
  ...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: Parts availability
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:09:30 +0000
  ...I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to order from the usual places and “out of stock”. BusLab (in theory) has them...
• Parting Out - 4 Vanagons, 5 Buses... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 23:06:43 -0800
  ...Since posting that message not only have we been inundated with orders, but business has picked up again (this is a good thing) and...
• [For Sale]TIICO Engine + Rebuilt Syncro Tranny + BONUS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 15:41:59 -0800
  ...I never had it repaired due to financial reasons. There is some rust on the right rear side just above the rear wheel. It...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:28:39 -0700
  ...T cooler goes it takes out > the transmission, a $2000-$3000 repair. There are plenty of good oil > to air cooler options, and they...
• Re: Another trip report
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 09:44:53 -0700
  ...I have all the fuel lines ordered but never get them before leaving on the trip. Quick repair with the help of a local...
• Vanagon Realities
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 15:01:24 -0800
  Hi there, I subscribed to this list a week ago in order to help my wife and I make some decisions regarding which avenue...
• Re: Recommendation regarding Soldering Irons Requested
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:25:34 -0600
  ...Repairs must be effected in order to move; >> 2. It is convienient (time available, or good time to fix because something >> is already taken...
• Re: soon-to-be
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 09:02:29 -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...
• Haynes Manual for Wasserboxers - Group Purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:56:49 -0800
  Below is a message from Sam Bateman regarding the new Haynes repair manual for the wasserboxer (UK version). Sam seems quite pleased with his...
• Rust by window seals
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 04:20:26 -0800
  ...I'll be ordering a small package of fiberglass, and I'll take some more photos as things progress. Stay tuned for the next...
• Michelin Agilis tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:04:21 -0400
  ...I had ordered them from TireRack on-line, shipped directly to his shop. I've bought tires this way many times from them in...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 22:43:06 -0400
  ...Get a fiberglass repair kit, and >> resin. Shouldn't be all that difficult. >> >> >> On Sep 4, 2008, at 9:45 PM, Jake de Villiers...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 16:53:08 +0000
  ...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: Cooling systems/hoses/tanks for I4 conversions?!?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 09:39:26 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >Martin, > > > >Why don't you try ordering your hoses from a dealer in > South Africa. > >The South African Rand is...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 7 Sep 2025 09:21:46 -0600
  ...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: Help using FILES
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:38:02 -0400
  ...If you want to be sure you find all posts with certain words therein, remember that they might not appear in the same order...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:39:59 -0800
  ...So, I ordered the time-sert > rental, for $25 I think it's a good deal, cheaper than a heli-coil kit > and MUCH...