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• Repair shops - Florida and Georgia
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:04:14 -0400
  ...I am not up to doing repairs myself anymore, and need to know where I can get repairs done from the simple to the...
• Re: List of recommended repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:13:03 -0700
  ...List of recommended repair shops > How do I find a list of recommended repairshops on the list? >
• Re: Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sun, 24 Dec 2017 13:06:58 -0600
  ...Midnight Repairs Lest we forget. Thanks again for everything Mr. Hoover. http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.co.uk/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas all...
• Re: experience with "Beyond Repair" shop in Concord, CA?(f)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:56:17 EST
  ...has had any good or bad experiences with the "Beyond Repair" VolksWagen automotive repair shop in Concord, CA. TIA for your reply, >> with a...
• Re: Dometic clean and repair?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:53:42 -0700
  I'm removing/cleaning/repairing a Westy fridge this week. Pmail me If you want to come over and watch/learn i'll be...
• List of recommended repair shops
  Historical mailing list - siddho
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:42:15 -1000
  How do I find a list of recommended repairshops on the list?
• Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:22:15 -0400
  ...I looked on your site, and thought it said something about doing repairs so that is why I added it. I just took it...
• repairs in SPACE
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:48:37 -0400
  ...The relevance to vanagon's is considering the problem of designing equipment for repairs in extreme conditions, and designing repair protocols and tools to...
• unclas : Looking For A Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:44:30 -0400
  I had odo failure, and this seems to be the classic problem, and I had mine repaired at http://www.speedometer.com Not sure...
• Re: windshield repairs
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 10:05:01 -0500
  Ed, Yes it does work, and if the guy know's what he's doing--you will hardly be able to see the repair...
• good repair shop in San Diego area
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:36:11 -0800
  Anyone know a good repair shop in San Diego area? dj
• REPAIR FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL RIBBON CONNECTION
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:24:54 -0500
  Has anyone ever successfully repaired the ribbon connection for the instrument panel? Mine has one broken ear that snaps the connector on and the...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 23:13:25 EDT
  ...I too need to > repair the front AC duct in my 1984 vanagon. The plastic around > the mounting points is cracking and the whole...
• Leaking Head Repair Suggestion
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 05:44:00 -0400
  After reinspecting the corroded waterbox heads at my local VW, I feel that a feasible repair option is Fel-PRo's "head Saver" system...
• Anyone repaired Doka w/ Vanagon body panels?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:18:09 -0800
  ...Wondered if anyone has ever repaired them with rust repair panels such as those sold by Bus Depot. Specifically, the panel aft of the...
• Bentley vs. Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Gregory W. Baskin
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 09:43:17 -0700
  Being new to all this, I spent $25 on the Haynes Service & Repair Manual. But reading the list, I keep reading about Bentley. I...
• Re: need advice
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:27:42 -0500
  ...Shouldnt cost more than regular brake repair. Was it front or back brakes? try to get a specific answer from him as to what...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:15:17 -0700
  ...poptop screen repair > > > Coleman makes an iron-on tent screen repair stuff. See you local FLOSS > (Favorite Local Outdoor Supply Store). > > Chris. > > It's...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:12:53 -0800
  Since I now have a non-working spare, I would be interested in how to repair it. I can tell at least one * maybe...
• Re: odometer repairs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 14:33:03 +0000
  ...odometer repairs >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > Okay, I've got two odometers in need of repairs. I've tried a few > > searches in...
• Re: Cheap body repairshop in MX?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:18:58 -0800
  Body repair shops, on both sides of the border, are not run by professors of ethics. And on the south side, you're dealing...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 05:15:17 -0500
  ...Unsure why use 'JB' when the perfect stuff to bond ABS exists? I've done a lot of repairs on my Vanagon and LT...
• Re: Philadelphia repair shop
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Thu, 23 May 2002 15:23:16 EDT
  For general repairs, try Costa Auto Repair in Narberth (610-667-4053). Ask for Steve. He's been very helpful. For more intricate and...
• Dometic clean and repair?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Lightfoot
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:41:21 -0700
  Any one know a good Dometic repair service or person in the Oakland/East Bay area?
• Re: Boston Area VW Mechanic Needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 10:33:53 -0400
  ...Rich Cory and the list I personally don't do repair work but I can tell you that Greg's repair in Natick is...
• Re: good repair shop in San Diego area
  Historical mailing list - B
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:27:33 -0800
  ...We've had to re-repair to many of his shop's repairs. And another reminder for: http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php B...
• Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:48:26 EST
  ...Excuse me??? that is Preposterous!!!! (did i spell that right? :<) i have probably repaired 20 vanagon front, rear, sideskirt pieces over the last few...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:15:28 -0500
  ...The site states: "Repair Manuals that were only available on microfiche are now available on CD with the publication of the Volkswagen Official Factory...
• Further advice on AC repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:01:51 -0700
  My 85 Westy is in the shop for AC repair. The mechanic says at least one of the hoses has a bad leak and...
• Re: Plastic Expansion Tanks Repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 02:25:32 EDT
  ...Has anyone ever successfully repaired one of the plastic expansion tanks? If so how. All data appreciated >> Not repairable. It's cheaper to buy...
• Fw: Repair shops in and around Montreal ?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 26 May 2000 22:23:43 -0700
  ...Repair shops in and around Montreal ? > HI, > Does anyone have a good repair shop near, around Montreal ? > Thanks
• Re: How to repair Sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 Sep 2016 20:24:28 +0000
  ...I had hope to keep it but can't figure a way to properly repair it. Has anyone successfully repair one? Any ideas would...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 09:42:45 -0500
  Greetings, What are the details as pertaining to the "recall-repair" kit as applied to the 86-91 A/C as mentioned below? Anyone...
• Re: Syncro tire repairs?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:30:59 -0800
  ...Syncro tire repairs? Volks, I'm headed out to Baja. Trying to prepare for emergency backcountry tire repair. I know all Syncro tires must...
• Dwindling Vanagon repair shops
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:59:24 +0000
  ...That means just stuff available over a parts counter.So I am down to one repair shop that is 15 miles away. It costs...
• Repair Book, '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Zallen
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 16:17:25 -0800
  Are there any good repair manuals for an '87 Vanagon? If so, could you let me know. Thanks TomZ
• Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:26:44 -0800
  Thanks for all of your input into exploring the concept of Repair Classes. Doesn’t seem to be enough interest at this time--either...
• FS-1964 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:57:42 -0700
  ...needs some repairs has a running 1600cc dual port engine. I have the skylight repair panel for the repair. rusty floors. call for more...
• RE: vdo speedometer repair: palo alto, ca
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 16:49:18 EST
  Just talked to very nice individual at the Palo Alto number joel gave for speedometer repair. He wants $80 to repair a Vanagon speedo...
• Re: Odometer Repair in Toronto?
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 23:56:55 -0400
  Is there a good FAQ or book available that describes the repair procedure? Is it in the Bentley book?? 80 Westy Pokey wrote: > Any...
• Repairing rubber Vanagon floor
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 23 May 2002 17:11:12 -0400
  ...Has anyone ever figured how to repair these mats? Nothing I've tried seems to bond to the rubber. Is it rubber? I'm...
• Coolant Pipe Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:15:06 +0000
  I bought the GoWesty repair kit to install as preventative maintenance.  Sure enough one end on 1 of my pipes was almost out, just...
• Re: Coolant Reservoir Leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 08:27:06 EDT
  These tanks get brittle with age and I wouldn't recommend repairing it. A new tank with cap is only $29 from me so...
• Repairing Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:03:49 -0700
  ...I now have a project that includes doing a repair and piecing in some sections on a fiberglass bumper. What is the best epoxy...
• Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:12:07 -0500
  i'm looking at needing the same repair. How did you determine where the hole should end up?
• FS: Vanagon Bentley repair manual
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 14:08:47 EST
  for sale Bentley factory repair manual covers all vanagons '80-'91. excellent cond. p-mail me if interested chris
• Vanagons - Official Repair Microfiche & Bentley book
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:10:44 -0400
  Is the same information contained in the Official Vanagon Repair Microfiche as in the Bentley Vanagon book? - shawn .
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:37:15 -0500
  Would one of these epoxy products be suitable to repair the windshield frame blade that has rusted away over maybe 1.5". Should I...
• Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 24 Dec 2017 08:15:33 -0800
  Lest we forget. Thanks again for everything Mr. Hoover. http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.co.uk/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas all. Jim
• Re: Mud Flap Repair
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:34:30 EDT
  Would be nice if WCM or someone would reproduce the rubber part so that one could do his/her own repair.
• Austin TX repair shop needed
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 19:28:05 -0600
  Is anyone in the Austin TX area able to recommend a good repair shop for Vanagons? John Clavin Vanagon 85GL
• rust repair ..
  Historical mailing list - jdd
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:46:21 -0400
  I'm considering having some rust repair done on a Vanagon .. anyone know of any links for the resto of a Vanagon? jdd
• Re: REPAIR FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL RIBBON CONNECTION
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:50:15 -0800
  ...REPAIR FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL RIBBON CONNECTION Has anyone ever successfully repaired the ribbon connection for the instrument panel? Mine has one broken ear that...
• Refrig. Operation Manual Part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:33 -0500
  ...There is an official Dometic instruction program that the mechanics working for its repair facilities can take to learn how to better repair its...
• power mirror repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 20:22:38 -0700
  story with pics of my fumbling resurrection of two power mirrors. http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/vanagon-power-mirror-repair/ alistair
• odometer gear repair method
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:25:02 -0400
  Not sure if this is a listee or not. Looks like a clever repair. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wrwetzel/3573440074/ Edward
• Re: Windshield Chip Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:17:42 EDT
  In a message dated 9/27/06 12:10:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gronski@GMAIL.COM writes: > I have seen these repair stations...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:51 -0400
  ...Ben, Rules vary from state to state, but I have encountered the requirement that if repaired rather than scrapped, a vehicle carring a salvage...
• Re: Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual?????
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 23:02:44 -0000
  ...Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual????? > My mechanic is looking for the tech manual for the Aux (under the van) Heater. This...
• Source For Bus Rust Repair Panels
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 10:06:50 -0500
  Please send me your recommendations for rust repair panels sources. I will post a summary if I get some responses. Thanks,