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• Heater repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:36:08 -0500
  ...gauge wiring, radio wiring, remote door lock wiring, and find and repair the broken wire or the power door locks. Then on to draining...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:02:23 -0800
  ...And good luck with the repairs. From what you described I doubt that you are looking at anywhere near $3k in repairs. I've...
• Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 09:53:07 -0600
  ...One more, I am going to be fixing some cracks in the bumper before I paint it (front bumper), has anyone repaired the fiberglass...
• Re: body panel repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:08:23 EST
  ...and put in a crimp? I also need a wheel arch repair, Where are those inexpensive arch moldings? No reason to fix it if...
• Sacramento, CA repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Harold May
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 14:32:09 -0700
  Hi Folks - Can anyone recommend a VW repair shop in Sacramento? I live up in Nevada City, so I really do not want to...
• Autostop propane fill valve stuck open - resolution
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 10:51:15 -0700
  After a few weeks of frustration, the fill valve is repaired, and there is now a full tank of propane. The local propane company...
• speedometer repair shop in Boulder or Denver? WA? OR?
  Historical mailing list - William Manley
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:30:13 -0600
  Can anyone recommend a shop in Boulder or Denver for repair of a 91 syncro speedometer? Actually, it's the odometer that stopped working...
• Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:35:02 -0500
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• Re: 83 waterboxer full westy for sale $2,750 in SF Bay area
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 14:24:07 EDT
  ...The new owner won $3500 in court for repairs, car rentals while the repairs were performed. Part of the settlement was to return to...
• Re: Repair shops in Vancouver? (Was the Otter has CRASH landed)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:04:33 -0700
  ...on the list sent me the names of 2 good VW repair shops in > Vancouver, and I seem to have lost the email. Could...
• Re: '82 Westy Diesel Aux. Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 11:50:57 EDT
  ...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: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:46:12 -0500
  Stan has some good ideas as to the repair, but it is far easier to get 2 small pieces of sheet metal bend in...
• Fwd: My Van has been found!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:31:36 -0700
  ...It will not tow it back to Victoria for repair work. My big question now is....Can anyone recommend a good repair/auto body...
• Re: exhaust header thread repair gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 09:07:26 -0400
  ...exhaust header thread repair gone wrong? I think I may have penetrated the water jacket when repairing the stripped exhaust header bolt holes on...
• Re: repair books
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:48:33 -0700
  ...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: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 09:54:56 -0800
  ...I actually apprenticed (had already gained a few years experience in brass and some woodwind repair) with a local fellow making trombone bells. Yes...
• Tan repairs laminant
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 2 May 2021 21:39:07 -0400
  ...I’ve learned of creative ways of doing many repairs. But, has someone come up with a way of fixing small dents or dings...
• Repair shop near Rapid City S.D.
  Historical mailing list - John Reid
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:55:52 +0000
  ...this 90 degree heat.<br />I looked at vanagon.com for repair shops and couldn't fing any in S.D.<br /><br />Anybody...
• VW Micro-Bus Repair Books...
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Spock
  Mon, 04 Jul 1994 20:10:10 -0800
  Can someone recommend a book specifically geared toward repair AND maintainence (sp.) of older VW vans (like the micro-bus)? OF MAIN CONCERN is...
• Re: Seam Rust Photo Website
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:39:59 EDT
  ...behind his rusty body seam on his vanagon and it's repair. Is there anyone who can help me find this site again? >> I...
• Re: vanagon repair shop in southern oregon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 12:56:57 -0500
  ...vanagon repair shop in southern oregon? hi list can anyone recommend a shop in the grants pass, medford, ashland area for vanagons? nothing found...
• Re: Repair AC plastic (A pillar...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:15:11 EDT
  ...once told me via email of material I could use to repair this.. it > was something applied from the inside... > > However I've since...
• Re: Vanagon repair in Phoenix AZ area?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:55:31 -0700
  Kriss, Here's a listing of VW Repair shops for all of North America. http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.html I'll be in...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:46:20 -0400
  > > on, then yes you can repair that. If it is a problem with the dimming part > of the switch that controls the interior and...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:11:03 EDT
  ...Use stainless steel machine screws with large outside diameter flat washers to repair. You MAY need to repair the floor pan also as most...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 21:45:45 -0700
  ...skylight flex arm repair Has anyone been able to successfully re-tread or otherwise repair the small wheels on the flex arm assembly for...
• Re: Sacramento, CA repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 00:45:58 -0700
  ...Sacramento, CA repair shops >Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2004 14:32:09 -0700 >Hi Folks - Can anyone recommend a VW repair shop in Sacramento...
• Re: Thread repair kit for loan or rent?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:17:04 -0400
  ...Thread repair kit for loan or rent? Is anyone willing to loan or rent a M14-1.5 thread repair kit? This is the...
• Re: Rusting seams and other hard to fix rust problems.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 22:19:22 EST
  ...Repair of an improperly done composite repair is more difficult than doing a welded repair. The best composite repair is to build a mold...
• Re: Hole in luggage rack/ best repair material?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:24:51 -0700
  ...the artfulness of a good solid repair should show a little I think. or install a light in that spot ...there ya go...make...
• Re: Pre-purchase inspection tips
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:44:00 -0400
  ...Does he do repairs himself? Ask for repair records and other maintenance records. Ask "what repairs are needed on this vehicle?" It can't...
• Re: Heater core repair
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 17:13:55 -0700
  ...Heater core repair > > Has anyone had any luck repairing the front heater core on a water > cooled > Vanagon? > > I am seeing some small weeping...
• Re: vanagon digital clock repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:02:20 -0700
  ...vanagon digital clock repair >I found an archived article about clock repairs and it seems that the issue > I have is repairable, but I...
• RE: Auto Techs: the Next Generation
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 15:57:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Two more let go after the warranty expired (6 mo). >Those systems can and are being repaired. However, they are being >diagnosed and repaired...
• Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:20:55 -0800
  I like that repair idea better than what I did: https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/radiusarmholerepair Cutting the hole in the patch wasn...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting - recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:27:45 -0500
  ...A new set of Boston Bob heads might be better, but a repair that will work as well as what these guys have reported...
• Re: analog clock repair
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 6 Feb 2019 13:36:47 -0800
  ...analog clock repair Other than lacking power, the usual problem with the analog clocks is the failure of the two 100 uF 16V capacitors...
• Re: Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 19:41:14 -0500
  ...Is there any > way to repair polyethylene (most glues don't stick)? > >I see where someone else had this problem a month back. Is...
• Re: Welders/Welding
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:55:14 EST
  In a message dated 12/6/00 3:13:57 PM, DStewart@CHRM.COM writes: << Do any of you do any welding repairs to...
• Re: Stove Knob broken off
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 09:25:18 EST
  In a message dated 12/1/06 10:20:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, jack007@COMCAST.NET writes: > Any suggestions to repair / replace a...
• Re: BRU near Sandy Eggo for repairs.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:42:53 -0400
  Thats waffle good news.
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:45:17 +0000
  ...elicit some advice on repairing and painting the fiberglass >> bumpers and side cladding from a 90 tintop. >> >> The repairs needed are minimal, just some...
• Re: Ever just repair one head? What happened?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:41:36 -0600
  Back in 02' when I found that the right head had some dropped valve seats I removed it, had it repaired and reinstalled it...
• Re: coolant pipe repair (long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:59:08 -0500
  I'm not familiar with this repair kit, but am familiar with repairing various plastics. If the VW coolant lines are either polyethylene or...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:00:25 -0800
  ...Admittedly had a few runs as I loaded roller too much when painting the repaired section. This paint may not sand as well as...
• Re: We're Science explains propane refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 19:20:21 -0700
  ...Henderson >'84 Vanagon (137K) > While having my (home) reefer repaired, I mentioned to the repairman that my Dad still has a GE refigerator that...
• Help - Leaky Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Thu, 14 May 1998 09:43:42 -0700
  ...PS Racks are usually too costly to repair. 2. Rebuilt racks seem to work good as new. 3. Keep the fluid topped off until...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:40:54 -0400
  ...This makes them tough and resilient and good at space-filling repairs, because they retain their tensile strength across gaps. Unfilled epoxies on the...
• Re: '86 Valve job question - details
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:45:14 +0100
  ...Dad took it to the repair shop because the engine was making > a "ticking noise". The noise is louder when the engine starts and...
• Re: Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:08:34 +0000
  ...separate thing.” Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Solstice Jim Arnott
• Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:05:49 -0700
  ...it for repair, does anyone have the size and pitch for the oxygen sensor threads so I can get this thread repair? TIA. Rick...
• Re: Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 08:38:35 -0700
  drew@interport.net (Derek Drew) writes: > >I think there is a design defect. > >No, I don't think you can repair these. > ummm.... It...
• Vinyl repair.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 16:36:21 -0400
  ...I bought a vinyl & leather repair kit made by Permatex (<$10). Followed the directions - the hardest part was mixing the colors to color match...
• Vanagons FS
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:59:04 -0400
  ...Canvas in good shape, but screen needs repair. $4200.00 86 Vanagon "L", shows 44300 miles (I don't believe it). Good runner that...
• Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 06:35:00 -0400
  ...Tailpipe repair --- Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > Driving like this long distance will melt the plastic > bumper end. It will also melt/burn...
• Re: Anyone repaired plastic coolant tubes??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:27:19 -0600
  I used the GoWesty repair kit and it was easy to install. The hardest part was getting one of my protruding inserts back into...
• Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:11:08 -0700
  ...Here is > a link to the new map page: > http://www.vanagononline.com/articles/vanagon-repair-shops-map/ > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16...
• Water spout question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 22:37:56 -0400
  ...That electrical repair is still working nicely. So is this type of leak the sign of of the end of the spout or can...
• Recommended mechanic in Grass Valley, CA
  Historical mailing list - bob mendonca
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:58:37 -0700
  We want to recommend an excellent repair shop (in our estimation) in Grass Valley, CA. The name is Mountain Auto Service, 11209 La Barr...
• Exhaust Repair Bummer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 18:19:00 -0700
  ...I also did and angle iron repair of the broken support truss. Next I fired up the van only to hear and then feel...