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  • Re: fryday ..be glad you dont rely on lifetime service from dealer ...
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:49:27 -0700
    ...Now, whoever said that prepaid service was good for anyone except the seller of the service?� It just doesn't work out, on average...
  • Failure to Start - 91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:28:42 -0500
    ...Battery fully charged Gas tank half full/empty Fuel under pressure to both fuel rails All four injectors relatively recently serviced by Cruzin Services...
  • Re: Another propane leak!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 24 Mar 2017 08:16:40 -0500
    ...Remember all gadgets such as this have a service life ! > On Mar 23, 2017, at 7:38 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Front axle rip off?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:29:14 -0800
    ...Early last September my local VW / Subaru dealer serviced my wife's Subaru Legacy wagon. They were doing a 60k service tune-up and...
  • Re: Vanagon Doctor, Wheel squeal
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:44:58 -0700
    did you have your brakes serviced recently? When I had them serviced... they squeak for about 500 miles and then went away... On Thu...
  • Bus depot / List vendors
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:14:18 -0700
    ...I've gotten excellent service from him. He is swamped because of his excellent service and prices, and it's a business decision for...
  • Dometic Fridge Combustion Chamber
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:20:02 -0500
    ...Since this is the first time I've serviced the fridge myself I'm not sure if the holes existed since day one or...
  • WasserBoxer fish farm (F)
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:36:02 -0800
    ...When you see them cavorting in the tank, it's time to service the system. The most difficult aspect of the service procedure is...
  • Re: experience with Pay Pal?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 5 May 2000 19:14:36 -0500
    Pay Pal service is not available outside of the US. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy >I use it about 3-4 times a day. Very...
  • Re: Canadians beware! UPS are a bunch of crooks [adr]
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:31:30 -0400
    >I have received packages from the Busdepot shipped via US Post to Canada, >and the service was perfectly satisfactory. I suppose there are a...
  • Re: Timing belt install on a 1.8 8 Valve
    Historical mailing list - Jeff K
    Thu, 21 Nov 2002 07:49:31 -0700
    Joe, this link has the complete Haynes service manual for A2 cars: http://www.vw-club.ru/service/manuals/A2_1/ Yeah, the website...
  • OT: Free satellite radio offer
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Fri, 12 Nov 2004 00:03:26 -0500
    ...Most people seem to really like the service because of the variety and commerical-free music channels. You will have to pay for a...
  • Re: Coach Net roadside services
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:03:45 -0500
    ...I'm not paying $300 a year for an auto > service. That alone would pay for one or two tows. > > > Sent from my Verizon...
  • Todays Experience at the Local VW Dealer Parts Department
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:56:10 -0800
    We have all, in the past, seen horror stories about dealing with the local VW dealership, their service department or their parts department. Well...
  • Re: GAS HEATER SWITCH.. was Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
    Mon, 24 May 2004 15:15:33 -0700
    Yes, I knew it had a Eberspacher BA6 Gas Heater but had no knowledge as to how to service it before attempting to find...
  • Fw: Dometic Question
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Tue, 8 Sep 1998 22:26:04 -0500
    ...My combustion chamber had four holes drilled into the bottom by some qualified (?) service technician during a previous service call sometime in the past...
  • Where to find trusting service in Chicagoland
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Hauser
    Fri, 11 Apr 1997 22:30:55 -0500
    ...kidding! Anyway, it's time for it's 75,000 mile service and I'm looking for a great shop to take it to...
  • Re: Propane leak / where to service
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 18 Sep 1997 00:28:09 -0400
    ...Does someone know where I can get > this serviced near Valley Forge in Pennsylvania? Shaner's Propane in Sanatoga (about 1/2 hour from...
  • emergency hand throttle
    Historical mailing list - Ray G
    Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:31:09 +1000
    ...pushed the 89' Transporter across to a service lane and contemplated calling a friend or the service club. I surmised that the accelerator cable...
  • Re: The view from the loo...
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 5 Mar 2006 12:07:34 -0800
    ...Kirk Creek Forest Service campground You were about a month behind me, stopped there for a night as I meandered home from BBTB X...
  • WTB horn contact
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:20:51 -0700
    ...Anyone have a serviceable one? Thanks, Jim
  • Re: VW service action
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:40:54 EDT
    Also in the Bentley manual it plainly states NOT to use click-type torque wrenches on the head nuts. Always go by the book...
  • Re: Locking Gas Cap
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:16:20 +0000
    Contact Steve Sandlin from the list vendors - he's a wizard with VW locks!!!!!!!!!! Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service...
  • Carfax anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 15:20:14 -0500
    I too am interesting in having a VIN checked is someone has the Carfax service...Please pmail me. Thanks, -Paul -- Paul Retherford Administrative Programmer...
  • WTB - Idle Stabilizer Valve
    Historical mailing list - john runberg
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:25:33 -0500
    ...Anyone have a spare in good serviceable shape while I save for a new one? P-mail me if so. Thanks, john
  • Re: Roadside service
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 2 Mar 2015 09:18:25 -0800
    ...Now, in Washington, AAA > > insurance is not available, so I had to buy different insurance. > > > > The travel services are actually extensive. They will get...
  • Re: Problem with local service shop (vancouver, BC)... slight rant
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 21 Feb 2004 23:44:09 -0500
    ...When i initially dropped it off, the service was prompt and they gave me calls with updates on the progress. The service ended up...
  • Re: How About Satellite Internet?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Mentzer
    Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:29:53 -0400
    ...Most of it came from watching the news services struggle with Inmarsat and satellite phones. So...take a look: http://www.spacenet.com/ http...
  • Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:53:27 -0400
    Serviced injectors are supposed to be used within 3 months of being serviced and stored In a sealed bag..... So one that was run...
  • 2.1 L highway bogging blues
    Historical mailing list - Curt Welsh
    Fri, 14 May 1999 15:52:04 -0400
    ...service dept's have gotten rid of their vanagon specific equipment! this sounds a little odd to me. ...(shaking his head the service dept...
  • Re: convert auto trans to manual?
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Fri, 6 Dec 2002 20:28:53 +0000
    ...You have performed the VW recommended service on your present auto transaxle, haven't you??? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan...
  • Re: Stalling at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:04:55 -0500
    ...What else might I look for? > >John Schaper >Assistant Director Ancillary Services >Health Services Agency >P.O. Box 3271 >Modesto, CA 95353 >209.558...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge - air pump check valve
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:44:09 -0700
    ...on the Dometic Fridge as per the directions in the > Dometic Service Manual. Anyone ?? > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > '87 Westy & Lionel Trains...
  • Re: Roadside service
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 3 Mar 2015 15:48:05 -0800
    ...Roadside service Hmm, no doubt that it had lots of good parts! Buying it back is a factor that most people don t take...
  • Fuel Tank Overflow Hoses
    Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
    Fri, 10 Jan 1997 11:21:13 -0500 (EST)
    ...Garaged most of her life I took her to my service shop and had a full check up done - including a check of all...
  • Re: VLVC - Battery experience with WalMart
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:47:42 -0400
    You would be hard pressed to beat both the price and warranty service of batteries from Wal-Mart. If you really want to feel...
  • Good Results with Speedo Service
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Mon, 6 May 2002 17:00:19 -0700
    I just got my instrument cluster back from Speedometer Service and Instrument Co. in Portland, Or. Had an non-functioning odometer. They fixed that...
  • Re: Hey Tom Carrington!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:34:56 -0800
    ...Your service is so often under-appreciated. Were it not for your maintaining of Gerry in a very operative way, we as a small...
  • Automatic reply: Auto Transmission service advice
    Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
    Fri, 10 May 2019 03:09:46 +0000
    I am out of the office. I will return on Moday, May 13. Please call my mobile phone (610)937-1938 if your matter...
  • Re: Fuel Injector Service
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:27:46 +0000
    Witch hunter performance. Google it. Ken On Thu, Mar 23, 2017, 8:21 PM Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote: > Who is generally recommended...
  • RE: Highest mileage?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Nov 1995 07:58:09 PST
    ...It is still in service transporting physically challanged people. Kevin Disse 87 Syncro GL 88 Westy
  • Re: OXS sensor reset? --THANKS
    Historical mailing list - Vince P.
    Wed, 17 May 2000 09:48:06 -0700
    ...It was the easiest service I have ever done on the Vanagon. Thanks, Vince.
  • B1L espar Heater
    Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
    Sat, 30 Sep 2000 07:17:18 -0600
    Robert This is Rick What do you have to do with heaters are you a dealer or service person or sale centre. Rick 90...
  • Re: Bus Depot service -- they suck?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 18 Aug 2001 21:53:43 -0500
    Ben, Negative on the Vanagon diesel exhaust causing problems---It's a case of the Mopar diesel fumes.. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL...
  • Re: Horrible service from BusDepot!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 02:36:14 EDT
    In a message dated 7/26/01 4:10:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: > Well, here we go again... :-) > > i...
  • New Web Site
    Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 21:31:33 -0500
    ...http://home.earthlink.net/~johndolsen/index.html Chris '87 Tiico Westy _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www...
  • no mail
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sun, 3 Aug 2003 19:04:50 +0000
    ...all><hr>MSN 8 with <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMDEN/2740??PS=">e-mail virus protection service: </a> 2 months FREE*</html>
  • Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:23:41 -0700
    ...Fluid Levels in AT and Final Drive Or it could be that the PO simply overfilled the tranny and never had any service on...
  • Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:11:29 -0500
    You mean Service and Maintenance? Jim > Kind of > like S&M... > > But I would know about that stuff. You'll have to ask Jim...
  • Almost robbed at VW parts counter today!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 03 Sep 1996 21:47:14
    ...So the service manager gets involved. He tells the other guy that there is a westi in the service area let me look and...
  • Re: Auto Transmission service advice
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 May 2019 02:05:06 +0000
    ...Auto Transmission service advice Update! Eric is now mostly in Brattleboro VT! bus is in Brattleboro, much nicer work space there and some new...
  • Re: I lost my cool!!
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:16:11 -0700
    ...Bought an AC Pro service kit from my local > Advance Auto, took it home, and did the thing - except it didn't. No > matter...
  • Re: beauty spotted
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:36:00 EST
    ...Waiting in > the service line was a jaw-dropping Westy Vanagon. It is painted silver, > (stock color?) & has been dressed out w/Euro bumpers...
  • Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:48:26 -0700
    ...Fast and friendly service - and cookies! >> >> BD good, but slow unless you pay for expedited service. >> >> Karl Wolz >> Sent from my electronic umbilicus >> >>> On...
  • Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:21:18 -0400
    ...Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines. Not easy to find the Shell rotella. Only places I've found are oil...
  • Re: Van-Cafe = Awesome!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:37:09 -0500
    ...The shop provides excellent service and products. That should be enough for anyone. And stating such a thing doesn't necessarily constitute a complaint...
  • Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:36:35 -0800
    ...A good reason, in and of itself, to find an independant service place. Sad, really sad. The thought of a '"Bullet Train" break system...
  • WebSpace Offered
    Historical mailing list - TieDye
    Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:12:43 -0400
    ...If anyone is interested please e-mail me at boomin@epix.net and let me know what type of services you would need. If...
  • Re: In Praise of An Excellent Service Shop
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 13 Dec 2000 16:34:26 -0600
    ...In Praise of An Excellent Service Shop > >I would show my appreciation by patronizing their establishment. > > I would also suggest dropping by with a...
  • service/maintenance manuals '86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 09:57:34 -0500
    I am looking to get some service/maintenance manuals for my '86 Westy. Does anyone have any advice for which manuals (Bentley etc.) are...