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  • Re: TDI no vanagon content.
    Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 21:58:04 -0500
    What does your owners manual say? It should have a service schedule that will say when it should be done. When our 96 Jetta...
  • Re: Bus Depot's Service, long complaint
    Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:43:49 -0700
    ...Bus Depot's Service, long complaint Dang..You guys are a tough crowd....I understand the frustration when you get incorrect parts thought the...
  • Fw: Re: At the pump ...
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:19:02 -0400
    ...Full service was the norm, >> taken for granted up until the 60s, then the griping started when a self >> serve island appeared :-) >> >> Useta be...
  • Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 May 2016 11:25:23 -0700
    ...but some shops take off the big axle stub nut to service the brakes. Is there excessive push/pull play at the wheel in...
  • Time for new tires!
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:58:08 -0700
    ...Their service is excellent, and I have had no problems with the service or the tires. My current tires are Michelin 185R 14C. While...
  • Re: I lost my cool!!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
    Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:56:18 -0400
    ...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: Memorial Service for Michele Moriarty
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:33:42 -0800
    ...splittie cookie just for > the event. > > We will hold a memorial service for Michele this Sunday, February 15 at 3PM > at the Universalist National...
  • MIA: gear TODD HILL ???!!!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 15:05:55 -0500
    ...But has anybody ever figured out why such a highly respected listmember and service provider "went bad" in such a short amount of time...
  • Re: Good Vendor Report
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 14:25:27 -0700
    ...incredible customer service, professional communications & friendly attitude. In short ...... he "Raises the Bar" for vendor service. Steve's the "Lock Man" While we are...
  • Re: Avoiding TurboTax this year
    Historical mailing list - rsf
    Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:19:56 -0500
    Have you been to irs.gov?!?! they show about 20 different FREE services you can use for federal... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Re: Bus Depot Sucks
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 18:44:57 -0500
    > If you want really rude service shop at Bus Depot. They don't believe in customer service. > If you call their parts by number...
  • Re: cellphones on the road (was RE: Road Haus Two (LONG . NVC!)
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sat, 8 May 2004 08:35:35 -0400
    ...You'll have to pay for an ISP anyway, email's not included in your cellphone service, so no need to get verizon. It...
  • Re: Fun with UPS--DON'T USE THEM.
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:58:03 +0000
    ...As a former employee of a large, service-oriented company which at one time had a sterling customer service record which devolved into complete...
  • Re: Axle Bearing Kits
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 11 May 2008 18:13:23 -0700
    I can vouch for good oem parts from both busdepot can autohausaz, and good service from both. On the other hand, I have had...
  • Re: Fwd: anyone know about cap city vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:05:23 -0400
    ...Just looking for an > opinion on their service. Thanks. > Spencer > 85 westy
  • Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:46:17 -0400
    ...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: Mark Stephens
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:27:38 -0500
    ...Customer service is the key in the service industry, and they failed at it miserably. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe www.steveslockshop.com...
  • FS; '86 Syncro Westfalia weekender Wolfsburg edition
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sat, 11 Aug 2001 21:07:06 -0700
    ...122K miles, lots of service, new head seals, water pump, all clutch parts, all hoses, sensors, belts, muffler, windshield wipers. Blaupunkt radio cassette, new...
  • Re: Vanagon Tech Service Bulletin question
    Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
    Sat, 11 Oct 2003 00:50:46 -0400
    ...Obviously this type of service could not be possible for the magnitude of Vanagon recalls/TSB's. I wonder what experiences other Vanagon owners...
  • Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:18 -0600
    ...Stoneback wrote: >I plan to service my cv joints in the near future. Have members >had success with Red Line cv-2? Other (better...
  • Re: cv joint service (cv-2?)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:46:30 -0600
    ...Stoneback wrote: >I plan to service my cv joints in the near future. Have members >had success with Red Line cv-2? Other (better...
  • Re: UPS BROKERAGE FEES TO CANADA - RATE CHART
    Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:00:50 -0700
    Hi Jake, Which mail service do you use? I need to get set up with them, too. UPS has a racket going with brokerage...
  • Those Free Email Accounts - Editorial - NVC
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:17:57 -0400
    ...I work in the computer industry and I get annoyed whenever people aren't getting the best service for something they are not even...
  • Re: copper crush washers
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 31 Aug 2019 19:09:22 -0400
    ...FWIW, back when I was still doing customer service the proper gasket was aluminium, has that changed?
  • In Van, BC; a food trailer conversion for the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - nirav patel
    Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:04:32 -0500
    I thought this was a pretty good job of converting the vanagon for mobile food service. http://www.pigonthestreet.com/the-van/ Love Vancouver...
  • Re: idle speed controller and temp II sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 06:39:29 -0600
    Darn good idea with the speaker box behind the passenger seat pedestal! Mark I 85 GL _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service...
  • Re: CV boots life
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:18:45 -0400
    If you want to service those, check my site at: http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm And have some greasy fun...
  • Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:33:16 -0400
    On 7/29/11 5:07 PM, Mike Miller wrote: > consensusize? > > I thought you gave that up? None of us are as dumb as...
  • Re: Estimates for service - is it not the law in all states?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:49:01 -0500
    ...Estimates for service - is it not the law in all states? >Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 21:14:13 -0700 > >I recently moved from...
  • Got Gas?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:54:51 -0600
    ...But we do NOT have to make any purchases in the service station "convenience stores." My idea is to get everyonewe know to NOT...
  • Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:45:35 -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...
  • need help Transmission trouble in Newfoundland
    Historical mailing list - Woaca Woaca
    Wed, 11 Sep 2013 08:46:39 -0700
    ...No transmission work or service before. (am 2nd owner). Drove across the continent with no problems..til now. Transmission began to leak (gush) in...
  • Re: Back and forth
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:02:25 -0500
    ...Joachim-Gottlib (his name) wasn't of great opinion > about the service in USA and working habbits. I, he said, hardly > escaped nervous breakdown...
  • Re: Cleaning Engines...
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:59:02 -0700
    ...Can anyone pass on their > experinces with this type of service? Does it work well? Can it be > harmful? > > Would you or would you...
  • 91 bumper:
    Historical mailing list - Tommy Dunn
    Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:55:41 -0600
    ...After contacting a VoA service rep, Volkswagen reimbursed him. I know when I worked for Volkswagen, the service managers and reps had a goodwill...
  • Re: More Fridge Service
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:09:00 -0600
    ...More Fridge Service | In my report on servicing my fridge I forgot to mention one thing. I | found the exhaust pipe cracked, where it...
  • Halifax Nova Scotia VW repair facilities
    Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
    Tue, 9 Jul 2002 11:25:58 -0300
    I have two recommendations for those visiting the Halifax area and require service for their vans: 1. Jerry Settle's VW Service, Harrietsfield NS...
  • Re: My Advice- Re: Coolant hose fatigue
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Thu, 27 Nov 2003 07:15:46 -0500
    ...Thirteen years is a long time for most automobile hoses that I have seen during my > 20 years in automotive parts and service. >Mark...
  • Re: RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 8 Dec 2011 21:00:17 -0600
    ...I called, the service showed up, and hauled the camper 72 miles. I do not have RV coverage. mcneely ---- Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA...
  • Re: Who does work on Eberspachers?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:40:12 -0800
    ...They are SO delicate here, yet it > requires their removal to service the switch. VERY poor design. After 30 > yrs, the nuts are so...
  • Re: Coach Net roadside services
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 17:10:48 +0000
    ...The next morning I > learned that that dealer's service department was at a different location > across town. A different AAA contractor towed me...
  • Re: New parts supplier, very good service, fast & prompt e-mail reply.
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 20 Apr 2002 10:06:55 -0700
    ...I use Volkscafe and have found the service good. Prompt, fast shipments. > > On Sat, 20 Apr 2002, Ben huot wrote: > > > I just did business...
  • Re: Re: Re: � � � 2 questions... (still looking for a westy)
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 17:23:54 -0400
    ...The good > > news is you probably won't need much service beyond filters, oil and coolant > > changes. > > first sentence above- some vw dealers WILL...
  • Re: Roadside service
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 11:07:46 -0600
    ...I am very happy with their service... Although I am considering carrying a second service in case i need it for some reason. The...
  • Re: customer service opinion needed about list vendor
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Utterback
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:33:26 -0500
    ...You will hurt the Bus Depot rep and could be held as slander! If they were poor in customer service call and speak to...
  • Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 2 Sep 2019 10:49:46 -0700
    ...so hot that they have to replace the rotor, caliper, pads, hoses (all four for prevention) the brakes were serviced many times but the...
  • Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:21:18 -0600
    ...I have always found fairly good knowledge and > helpful service at the NAPA stores I've dealt with....some in really > 'obscure' towns.. Wal...
  • Re: Kennedy Engineering. (Group Response)
    Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 14:24:57 -0700
    ...MAY offer other services. > > ( list discounts or conversion installation) > > > > As a business person, I would be very motivated to provide services to > > a group...
  • Re: Discussion police (End of thread)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 11:56:05 -0800
    As the head discussion cop, I would have to say that posting good or bad service reports for Vanagon vendors is very germain to...
  • Actually, $29.37, was Re: K&N Air Filters: $27.42
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:29:15 -0500
    ...E-2475 K&N Air Filter 1 $29.37 99-5050 K&N Service Kit 1 $1.50 Shipping 1 $6.50 Total: $37...
  • Re: How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 20:32:35 -0400
    ...over the 100 > miles by sacrificing another service call. >> > > Maynard, > > You have done a great service for the Brotherhood of the Vanagone. I propose...
  • Re: Canadian Electric Setup
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 00:07:02 -0600
    ...Is there a difference in > >Canadian and US models? > > Yes, the Canadian version has a service cord that is hard wired into the > Westy...
  • A/C leak sealer
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 13:46:53 -0700
    ...The first seals metal leaks, followed immediately with #2 can which seals rubber leaks and cleans the service port. Okay, I admit it, I...
  • freeze 12
    Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:56:45 -0400
    Before I joined the Navy I was an automotive service technician in texas. I did A LOT of A/C work every summer and...
  • Re: vehicle shipping (trucking) company search
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 7 Jul 2014 11:01:36 -0500
    ...Great service. > > -craig > Is that Ritway Auto Transport: http://www.ritewayautotransport.com/ ??
  • Re: Drivers Wanted Stickers
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 12 Apr 1997 10:10:37 -0400 (EDT)
    I got the sticker from my dealer service department I've gotten all the stickers from VW that way Of course , it's the...
  • Re: Thank you to the archivers
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Dec 1996 17:59:31 -0500
    Hear!! Hear!! I cannot tell you how valuable this service is. Thank you to everyone who has anything to do with the archives. Bravo...
  • Re: Fox (VW, but not vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Fri, 3 Apr 1998 11:13:49 -0500
    The fox is a good car, however the accessory drive is difficult to service due to the short engine compartment. At least you won...
  • Re: Customs question answered by self.
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Mon, 17 Aug 1998 17:58:55 -0400
    Gaelen Gallashant wrote: > <snip> 7.7$ GST (A canadian tax)<snip> This should be 7% GST (Goods and Service Tax), not 7$. This small...
  • Re: Most miles on Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:34:55 EST
    ...All things are working well and I expect much more dependable service. Regular maintenance and TLC are important. Rico Dagastino Munford, TN