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• Re: A/C Conversion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 08:14:11 -0700
  ...The hard part is determining the condition of the existing system components and replacing, repairing or rebuilding them in order to have a functional...
• Re: Carolina crash
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:41:32 +0000
  ...Hi Edward.  We weren't that far from each other.  So far, I'm still on the fence about how extensive the repair will...
• Re: Water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:53:42 +0000
  ...A closer look determined that the water pump is toast. > > I have ordered a replacement pump; but I haven't read through the > procedure...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 20:32:17 -0800
  ...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: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:48:43 -0700
  ...COM> > >> > Subject: Re: Repairing a coolant hose > >> > > >> > Yes, of course, it is. But as I'm going to have to order one from > somewhere...
• transmission woes
  Historical mailing list - Gilbert Landin
  Fri, 09 May 1997 09:03:14 -0500
  ...I told him I orderd one through the internet for 800 dollars..he just said go for it and turned around and tried to...
• Re: repairing arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:08:22 -0500
  ...Works great now. > > At the time, about a year ago, I consulted more than one local repair service (body shops, interior trim shops) about...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 17:23:28 -0400
  ...57 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > Ok - so in order to repair or replace my pop top frame mechanism without > removing the poptop...
• Re: Haynes Repair Manual for Wasserboxers
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:54:45 -0800
  ...If Haynes isn't willing to give us a good break on the manuals and the shipping it may be better to order individually...
• Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:04:14 -0500
  """"but I wonder if you are stretching the new o-ring beyond where it is supposed to stretch in order to put it back...
• Advice needed on '74 Custom Safare
  Historical mailing list - Your what hurts?
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 22:52:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...rust around windows, repaired - Undercoating in good shape - Mechanically sound - 90% to 95% restored, according to him - Has been ordered by parental unit to...
• Re: Working on 091/1 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:43:44 -0700
  ...They said they could do most of the repairs using logical > aids and hand tools. Only an item or two was left alone because...
• Re: Vanagons and part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 19:59:29 -0700
  ...When you order one these days - or at least from my supplier, or form me, it's a rebuilt in Mexico originally-German made...
• Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:04:02 -0500
  ...Call any repair shop in your area, they will know how to get in touch with one. As far as the BR 549 number...
• Re: Tir choce for vanagon with 14 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 07:42:37 -0700
  ...No hidden extras. > Also included--FREE tire rotations and flat repairs! > Your complete price for 4-205/70R14 Altimax RT tires is $290.09...
• yet another VW-dealer-jerk story (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bjorn Ratjen
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 23:41:29 -0700
  ...My friends offered to pay can$12000 for all repairs plus can$3000 for use of the Eurovan in order to reverse the trade...
• Re: Replace propane tank or components?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:32:51 -0400
  ...http://autohaus-lancaster.ebizautos.com/shared/photos-1985-volkswagen-vanago n-5340152.html?src=eBizAutos&pid=26 I'm wondering if I should order...
• SF auto show & t-shirts
  Historical mailing list
  26 Nov 1995 01:43:25 GMT
  ...On the back window: "My VW Mistake" then in smaller print something about plastic bumpers, hidden repairs not disclosed, side mounted gas tanks, blah...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 12:51:02 -0300
  ...Once that happens then in order to replace the cylinder the piston has to be removed so that it can be placed in the...
• Re: Advertise VANAGON.COM - get your stickers
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:25:39 -0400
  Quick, I need a sticker so I'll pass my re-inspection with my repaired headlight! Now I understand why poor Matilda has been...
• Re: The Thing About Shop Time (Long But Good)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:01:24 -0700
  ...1) Pick up a work order 2) Find the key to the motorcycle 3) Move the motorcycle from the waiting area onto a lift...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 06:20:35 -0800
  ...is it better to solder??? --- Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi Mike, > You asked: > <<Is there a better way to repair the bare...
• Parting Out - 4 Vanagons, 5 Buses... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:56 -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...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 15:43:22 -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: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Resiolute
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 20:26:27 -0700
  Greg, What kind of repair, please explain if possible..? Lyle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Potts" <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA> To: "Resiolute" <resiolute@copper.net> Sent...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:42:55 -0700
  ...Easy to repair with RTV sealant. For some reason, thought your post suggested you guys are located in Canada. So I checked Bens web...
• Re: VW books
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:33:51 -0500
  I think a bit of disclosure is in order. Sean is what we call a new-fangled "affilate" of Amazon -- he gets 5% of...
• Piff Project for Mary Karraker - Complete
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:37:20 -0600
  ...This can involve coordinating volunteer efforts, donating parts or raising money to pay for repairs. I would like to announce a PiFF project that...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:31:16 -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: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...Most folks wait until April (when some of the Germany parts suppliers go on vacation) to start ordering parts and working on their vans...
• RE: Buzzing Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 21 Jan 97 21:51:44
  ...higher repair costs. The last time I replaced a Bosche fuel pump, I found prices ranging from $350 (dealer) to $150 (mail order). It...
• Re: odometer related questions
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:03:45 -0800
  I just had the odo/speedo repaired by Overseas Speedometer in Texas. They will set the mileage to anything you specify. Took them about...
• Today's odd repair
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:47:35 -0400
  ...In my case, it was obviously damaged (melted plastic, discolored pc board.) Since this is a sealed unit, I ordered a replacement from GoWesty...
• Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:09:22 -0400
  ...I ordered a switch from the repair shop but they gave me the wrong one (Looks like the one for a Rabbit). So I...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:33:05 -0500
  ...How much are these hoses to repair or replace? >>> Could I clamp in a piece of tubing at the leak spot? >>> >> >> >> >> Please note that...
• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:19:39 -0500
  ...I was wondering if you can pull the >plastic knobs on >the air/ heat levers in order to remove the plate. I have some...
• Re: Strange happenin's this mornin' :(
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:20:45 -0500
  ...In order to make any > progress, I had to keep it in lower gears, and rev > much higher than normal. After a few minutes...
• Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:25:13 -0400
  ...NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc ramblings >> >> >> >> I drove to the VW dealer in Norristown, PA today to order one of those...
• Instrument cluster repair completed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 Mar 2023 11:33:46 -0600
  ...I cut same-size strips out of brass and taped them over the original plastic pads in order to mark the holes. I unmounted...
• Rear Brake Saga Pt. 2
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 23:47:25 -0500
  ...I make a phone call to my local VW dealer, and order a set of rear shoes, and drums, which they get to me...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:09:05 -0700
  > rather blasphemous to mention ......and Not a substitue for real repairs .. > there is a Lucas oil product that is 'engine oil stop leak'. Lucas...
• Re: Why convert? was Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:13:12 -0400
  ...The money I saved could go into a lot of other upgrades and repairs on my Vanagon. I guess I've put about 50k...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:23 -0700
  ...dun gone made a geniiuous outta me hope you get going soon with the right repair and the right parts at the right price...
• Re: Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 May 2011 14:35:18 -0600
  ...But if the vehicle has to sit while you order the parts that you "exactly" need, you could be out of commission for who...
• RE: Dometic - Have Flame - No Cooling
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 00:51:36 -0400
  ...BTW - It was someone else who ordered the new thermostat. Dave At 03:43 PM 6/19/97 -0500, IR Student wrote: > >David, > After...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 2 Apr 2022 23:11:31 +0000
  The stuff at Lowe's is called "Peel and Seal".  Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:29:33 -0500
  ...On 2011-11-06, at 9:15 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > My '87 Westy was parked for a couple of months awaiting repairs...
• Re: Update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:23:06 -0800
  ...for a Vanagon, roughly on the order of a $4000 purchase price > and $4000 a year in repairs, replacements, and mods, for five years...
• Re: Solex Parts
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 27 Sep 94 12:48:55 CDT
  ...or even says they can >order it. Although, I wonder what the dealer would do if they were repairing >the vehicle and needed the...
• Re: Camping in cold & battery
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:24:28 -0800
  ...I would just monitor the charging system for awhile before spending money on repairs. You might consider getting a voltage gauge. They're cheap...
• Fw: Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:09:00 +0200
  ...cutting down on repair money the roads soon require some kind of 4wd :-P In addition to this we get the US cars with...
• Re: burned out pin D15 ! switch to pin D23
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:26:29 -0700
  Guys, Replacement larger ( to use at D23 position ) Molex connector is on order. SO, I did go ahead and clean up the burned D15...
• Re: Where to get a little paint?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Apr 1996 09:52:55
  ...the windshield seal and repair a rust bubble >or 2 - any ideas where I can pick up on the order of a pint of...
• Bob Hoover Sermons CD-ROM is SHIPPING!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 22:19:52 -0500
  ...To order, go to Bus Depot <http://www.busdepot.com/ASP/Search.asp> and then simply choose "Books & Repair Manuals" from the second pulldown...
• [NVC] Re: List management
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 14:57:19 -0700
  ...little more order. It would not be hard to > break posts down into > [tiico] anything to do with that engine specifically > [repair] "how do...
• Re: soldering AC
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 21:44:30 -0500
  ...Any A/C repair company should have it. I think I'd just stop an A/C service truck in my neighborhood and let...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:01:40 -0500
  ...My local NAPA guy told me that he was informed that the 104.00 "Standard" NAPA alternators are only cleaned and repaired, not rebuilt...
• Re: And now for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:28:57 -0800
  ...People seem to think there is some virtue in 'speed' per se, when it comes to car repair. It often leads to mistakes, which...
• Re: Little VW Content but Relevant for the DIY Crowd
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:25:31 -0700
  ...I know for a fact that I can't even order VW parts in Mexico because the VW dealers don't have a parts...
• Re: In Search of Diesel Oil Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:21:45 -0600
  ...me in touch with the machinist who made those and I > ordered one last year. Very pleased. I think I lucked out on timing...