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• TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:21:03 -0500
  ...This unfortunately requires the gearbox to be rebuild BTW, which is VERY expensive!!!! Also, the 1.19 3rd gear is a custom order item...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#77341478: 1984 VW Vanagon, Wolfsberg Ed.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 09:38:15 -0800
  ...It has had several major repairs already made, like it has new master cylinder for the breaks, new power steering rack new coolant system...
• Re: RIP 93 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 13:43:44 -0600
  ...For the price of a new EV, you can own three Westies or six vanagons in excellent running order, and maintain them for quite...
• AFM connector
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:54:42 -0500
  ...the factory repair for the vanagon syndrome? Update on the tiico conversion: old motor is out and sold. Today I ordered a rebuilt with...
• Re: Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:18:32 -0800
  ...on which the rear heater valve just failed. > I am pondering repairing or just eliminating the rear heater. If I > eliminate it what is...
• Re: Power steering pump cross reference part numbers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:34:56 -0700
  ...Anyways I will order another one to see what part number comes this time... Regards, Mike Pedersen '88 Westy GL Automatic Powell River, BC...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 14:14:10 -0500
  ...I know that some of you repair vanagons > for a living. How often should I drain and flush the cooling system on > my Vanagon...
• Update on cooling issues with my Inline VW 84
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 May 2010 10:20:36 -0700
  ...After some preliminary diagnostic parts-substitution I went ahead and ordered up a headgasket and some new headbolts...The gasket is still "in the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Sep 2000 to 15 Sep 2000 - Special issue(#2000-94)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:02:18 -0500
  ...He can probably get you into a new and reliably built engine in short order. John Rodgers 88GL Driver Ken Taylor wrote: > Hi, folks...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Sep 2000 to 15 Sep 2000 - Special issue(#2000-94)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:02:50 -0500
  ...He can probably get you into a new and reliably built engine in short order. John Rodgers 88GL Driver Ken Taylor wrote: > Hi, folks...
• Re: heater core, bushings, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 21:32:48 -0500
  ...This is really a simple repair that you shouldn't hesitate to try yourself. Take the $280 you save and save it for just...
• Re: Salvage title
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 13:37:57 -0400
  > Salvage just means the repairs cost more than the insurance > company was willing to admit the vehicle was worth. Alas for > our vans that...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 00:32:00 -0600
  ...I've got a leak >and I aim to repair it before I put in my >Redline (parts ordered today). However, while >under there...
• RE: Dometic - Have Flame - No Cooling
  Historical mailing list - IR Student
  Thu, 19 Jun 97 12:13:00 PDT
  ...In essence, it is dumping more gas into the burner creating a larger flame in order to heat more of the ammonia need for...
• Accelerator Pedal Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:31:51 EDT
  ...Relying upon the problem solving skills I developed in High School ROTC (LTC), I bravely set out to affect temporary repairs in order to...
• Re: Fuel leaks/smell
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:53:01 +0000
  ...I see the filler neck leaks towards >the opening, so that needs replacement or repair. However, even after driving >for a couple of hours...
• Re: stands vs ramps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 10:27:12 -0800
  ...Most of the > ramps sold at your FLAPS are > > just too flimsy to risk performing major repairs > under... IMHO. > > > > Cheers, > > > > Jeff > > > Note on ramps...
• Re: Link to seam rust fix
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:11:27 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Seam-Rust179.htm http://www.vanagonauts.com/Idiot-s-guide-to-seam-rust-repair180.htm Best of luck, -- John Meeks...
• Re: Finding a Good Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 10:57:14 -1000
  ...Just because your friend thought a certain shop was great doesn't > guarantee that you will think the same. > > When the repair order is...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Mar 2017 08:42:36 -0600
  ...See my Front heater repair document, which is always avail under “Technical Articles” on the home page of my website: <www.frankcondelli.com> for...
• emergency parts needed!!(74 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 15:32:48 -0800 (PST)
  ...Nobody can order it new, it's not made. No junkyards have any of these anywhere. I can't find it, and I've...
• RE: A/C water dumping on back seat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Aug 97 22:15:48 UT
  ...as suggested by the VW repair guy. Perhaps this indicates some kind of service or cleaning is in order? Idea's much appreciated, as...
• Re: Gas tank leaks
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 11:50:10 -0500
  ...After that they order the parts, let you know when they come in and sched a time to do the repairs (for free). BEWARE...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 15:51:09 -0400
  For what I consider to be a once in a lifetime application, I couldn't see going through the time & expense of ordering a...
• Re: stone chips in fog lights - repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:39:21 -0700
  ...link to an outfit that sells bulk in any size you order. You cut/shape it the way you want: http://www.stickercity.com...
• exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:32:45 -0400
  ...sizeable dent in the nose of the vanagon......which will be repaired free of charge), and the mecahnics at my work started working on...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:10:29 -0700
  ...http://smogcheck.ca.gov/StdPage.asp?Body=/GenInfo/FactSheets/Parts_Locator-Apr_2001.htm Repair of Emission Control Systems As part of the Smog...
• Re: Solution to Reliability Problem
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:09:53 -0500
  ...Also luckily, I think I have > isolated the malfunction and have some parts on order. We shall see. > > Thing is, if this keeps up...
• Re: Runs like crap when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 May 2008 11:02:53 -0500
  ...1) Do you have a copy of the Bentley book - "Volkswagen Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual"? If not, order one today from one of...
• Repair Satisfaction: was Black Friday
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:56:41 -0500
  ...I suspect VW bus owners are often those that either repair things themselves or maintain things with help. I’m both. I’m not...
• Re: Larry posted an update on "Jim Thompson's Medical Fund"
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 13:13:39 -0800
  ...The orders will go straight to my printer, my work (nearly 5,000 hours so far and counting!) will be done, and about 80...
• Re: 84 Westy fresh water drain pipe seems to have mysterious 3rd size
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 29 Jun 2019 00:41:16 +0000
  Do you have the original cracked cap? When that happened to mine I glued the halves together and then set that repaired cap into...
• burned out pin D15 ! switch to pin D23
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:12:21 -0700
  ...Then you have repaired the burned connection and in a way that should last the life of the vehicle. When pin D15 burns out...
• Re: Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong??
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Tue, 7 May 2013 12:56:35 -0600
  ...Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong?? > > So I needed a repair that required taking the wheel of the Vanagon. The guy > at...
• Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Tue, 21 May 2002 11:31:26 -0700
  I tried to repair a header flange on an old Alfa of mine with JB weld. It sure looked pretty until I actually tried...
• Re: Bentley A/C diagram error Huh?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 22:41:28 -0700
  ...stock R-12 system in > my 87 westy in order to tackle a repair. Can someone confirm that in Bentley > on page 87.2...
• Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:54:16 -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: metal bypass coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:01:39 -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: Are There Junk Ball Joints? Now: German Parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:46:02 -0600
  ...It works for me > every time. > > > > You could certainly specify in the "comments" section of the order form that > you would like only parts...
• Thank you all!
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 18:35:04 -0600
  ...Bob immediately found the crack and said he'd replace the tank by Tuesday after ordering a new one (no cost to me, by...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:26:19 -0500
  ...technique? > > This would greatly lower the price of repair. > > Dave (on the cheap after ordering all that SA stuff...) > -- > Dave Carpenter > > Whatever you wish...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:13:32 -0400
  ...When I am working on one of > the several vans that I care for its also noted on the RO (repair order) > that it...
• Re: Custom exhaust repair questions. PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:17:43 -0700
  ...another flex section is in order. >> >> One obviously isn't enough. >> >> I guess I have nothing to lose repairing and bolstering the primaries >> near...
• Re: Know someone who *fixes* Mylar circuit boards, then?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 18:49:52 -0800
  ...I've ordered one. I've soldered several repairs to Mylar traces over the years, and I'm getting too fumble fingered now to...
• Syncro Double Cab Sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 08:37:30 -0400
  ...My continuing saga with the dealer repairing my Vanagon is not completed. The part that was ordered (as the service manager says "I used...
• Re: permanent fridge damage
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 14:24:58 -0400
  ...t repair that kind of damage short of rebuilding >the cooling unit. However, Dometic recommend that after servicing a >fridge, *in order to help...
• Radio Shack ventings. :(
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 08:28:24 CST6CDT
  ...I am having great luck with parts with the independent repair shops. Those guys are usually so glad to see someone walk in that...
• Re: VLVC - Battery experience with Walmart
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 09:01:28 -0600
  ...They sent me on my way to THEIR shop of choice to have it repaired. I went to my own and it turns out...
• Re: Another trip report
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 11:32:14 -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...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:30:57 -0800
  ...The repair idea sounds interesting and worth a try if you have the inclination. Mark in AK BTDT On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at...
• Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 20 May 2010 08:30:54 -0400
  ...ordered from NAPA finally, except for the brake > lines... > > Since I do not have the van in my driveway and all my repair manuals...
• Weird '81 westy gas guage
  Historical mailing list - Larry MacPhee
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 18:11:03 -0800
  ...mechanical? Will removal of the gas tank be necessary in order to repair this? Should I bother, now that I have a working odo...
• Pop Mechanics/AllData CDROM Vanagon Shop Manual
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 01:53:50 EST
  ...You can have the repair and diagnostic info for your original 20 bucks or you can get the tech bulletins for the 20 bucks...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 9 Mar 2017 07:40:15 -0600
  ...See my front heater repair document which is linked off the home page of my website <www.frankcondelli.com> under “Technical articles” for more...
• Prices !@#$%
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 11:28:03 +0000
  ** Rant On ** I am out replacing the headlights and repairing a front signal light on my 85 Vanagon last night. I pull the front...
• Restoration business in Memphis, lets buy it!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 09:45:30 -0700
  ...everyone only has to contribute $150000/627 = $239.23, less than a set of tires! Only about one order of magnitude more than a...
• Re: List Census
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 10:17:27 -0700
  ...Master cert, etc)...all my life Ran a VW & Foreign car repair shop for 15 Yrs...(If I haven't seen it all by...
• Re: Automatic to 4 speed conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 11:00:38 -0500
  ...The Vanagon manual tranny is prone to a number of really aggravating problems, and you can't repair it in you home garage/shop...
• Tell the truth, OT,was Re: Tapping oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:37:34 -0400
  ...In any event, my >mechanic ended up using a Helicoil to repair the damage. That would be my >recommendation, it's worked ok, and...
• Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:39:28 EDT
  ...Are copper nuts the answer? (once the studs are repaired!) Stainless Steel BOLTS and NO STUDS is the answer I have used with 100...