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  • Re: Power Steering Whine from New Hose
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:22:13 -0500
    > I recently had the high pressure flexible power > steering hose for my '87 2.1l Vanagon repaired > (I had no luck whatsoever finding a...
  • Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:50:35 EDT
    ...open up that switch in order to fix it. As I have said before, anything made by man can be repaired by man. George
  • Re: repair of city water utility door
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 22 Jul 2013 22:54:06 -0400
    ...off-white) - Ron Salmon � The Bus Depot, Inc. � www.busdepot.com � (215)� 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # :� 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
  • Re: Radiator mounting gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:46:12 -0600
    ...orders for the >>upcoming repair season...I mean camping season. I will be replacing my >>original radiator and just wondering if I should order...
  • Re: Bulley's recommendation AGAINST Mark Stephens High Performance
    Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:45:46 EST
    ...A call to Norm got the parts ordered and MS pickup up the difference to ship next day air in order to not delay...
  • RE: Broken Speedo
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Wed, 01 Mar 1995 20:14:56 EST
    ...My experience -- and other posts -- indicate that only VDO speedo repair places can get the parts, so it doesn't matter how easy or...
  • repair books
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
    Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:19:24 -0400
    ...In the past I have used the Chilton repair books and they were adequate for my level of fixin'. So, when we bought Herbie...
  • Engine Upgrades and Repair issues
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 13:14:52 -0800
    ...The first order molecules are those that directly interact with the molecule in question, the second order molecules directly interact only with the first...
  • FS: 1990 parts and bently manual
    Historical mailing list - Reggie Rainard
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 08:13:44 -0700
    for sale bently vanagon repair manual (used, but in very good condition) - it is the 1980-1991 version - $65 black ashtray for a 1990...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - Eric caron
    Sat, 4 Mar 2023 22:31:53 +0000
    ...com> wrote: > > Anyone know where to get an instrument cluster tab repair kit that does NOT > come from GoWesty? I have just spent a...
  • Bentley Factory Repair Manual for sale (and a few other things)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
    Sat, 17 Feb 2001 23:43:55 -0800
    2 inches of solid do it yourself repair howdoyoudo. 40 bucks plus shipping. Good shape. Also, in not any particular order, the following- 86...
  • Repairing a split Catalytic converter?
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:32:24 -0700
    ...A new one has been ordered from the shop of a listmember. Hope to replace it soon. Meanwhile, is there any way to clamp...
  • Re: Interior trim revisited
    Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 13:31:56 EDT
    ...I contacted hardware stores, hardware store supply outlets, RV repair, RV repair suppliers, woodworking supply, and woodworking supply suppliers. Not one of them had...
  • Re: Dealer ripoffs
    Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
    Wed, 2 Feb 2000 07:30:26 -0500
    ...see what repairs > were in order to bring it up to good working condition. In the van was a > 'Vehicle Repair Estimate' from a...
  • Door Lock Motor (acutator) repairing
    Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:24:41 -0500
    ...Last week I try to repair my door lock actuator that was definitely not working. All the wires seems OK so I decided to...
  • Re: oil drain threads stripped
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:34:32 -0500
    Allan, since oil is such a critical component of engine life, a permanent and proper repair is in order. I use Time-cert threaded...
  • Need Header Parts
    Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
    Tue, 7 Mar 2000 13:32:39 EST
    ...Does anyone know where I can order just the single part or otherwise find a repair for this problem? Thanks ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free...
  • Re: Here's a new scam...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:14:14 -0700
    ...He sends you the order and it's a large one, usually several thousands of dollars. -- Your greed kicks in and you put your...
  • Re: Bentley manual (s?)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
    Wed, 27 May 1998 14:33:26 -0400
    Not that I found at Bentleys web site, some have Service and some have Factory Repair, but having seen the manual for the Corrado...
  • Re: Your onboard library
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 31 Oct 2004 11:39:17 -0500
    ...Besides the requisite repair manuals, and a few kid's books for our six-year-old, it's mostly magazines, notably Utne Reader and...
  • Volks Cafe
    Historical mailing list - Rob McGee
    Thu, 07 Aug 1997 20:00:17 -0600
    A while back I ordered a used speedo from Volks Cafe (with a repaired odometer). I would like the list to know about my...
  • power steering pump remove and replace
    Historical mailing list - tina canny
    Thu, 24 May 2012 17:54:42 -0700
    ...I have ordered a new pump. I'm wondering if this remove and replace should be done by a vw repair person.Or is...
  • Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:46:12 -0500
    ...me to keep and repair the AC. > > I called the local dealer (100 miles away) and they are ordering the recall > kit. I will...
  • Re: 91 Westfalia - metal clips in headlight buckets that hold on front grill
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Sun, 6 Sep 2015 11:40:44 -0400
    http://www.busdepot.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=251853696&dir=desc&order=default_sort_order <http://www.busdepot.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=251853696&dir=desc...
  • Re: Thread repair kit for loan or rent?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:17:04 -0400
    Hi Mike, I just rented one from aircooled.net it was only $25 make sure to order at least 2 inserts as it must...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:13:18 -0600
    ...They're non-repairable. You may be able to find a suitable replacement at a local RV dealer or the local major propane supplier...
  • Re: Radiator mounting gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:16:28 -0600
    ...orders for the >>>upcoming repair season...I mean camping season. I will be replacing my >>>original radiator and just wondering if I should order...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Place in/near Portland to purchase VW repair parts? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 17:13:51 -0800
    ...Reasonable prices, huge selection of parts, Usually next day for special orders ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Pollard" <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • 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...
  • Re: Water reservoir repair..
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:12:10 -0400
    ...Don Hanson wrote: > A few days ago I asked about repairing a leaking polyethylene water tank, >then did some research on my own. Well...
  • Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 15:05:01 -0500
    ...If you do your own repairs, the pain may be larger and the expense may be less -- Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers...
  • Repair report 91 Carat.
    Historical mailing list - mark keller
    Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:42:09 -0400
    ...The front bumper cover and a back-ordered moulding were the missing components. I painted them and installed them just before taking off on...
  • Re: Water reservoir repair..
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:04:47 -0400
    ...Mike Don Hanson wrote: > A few days ago I asked about repairing a leaking polyethylene water tank, > then did some research on my own...
  • Re: Bus Depot Rant
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:00:12 -0700
    ...Recently made my first BD order. Parts were appropriately packaged and arrived in a suitable period of time. The gotcha was that they billed...
  • Bentley vs. Haynes Manual (Was: Haynes Manual for Vanagon available from UK)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 2 Jun 2006 23:46:22 -0400
    ...costs to order it from the U.K.). The Bentley is a must. Even if you don't do your own repairs at all...
  • Re: exhaust for turbo diesel
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Tue, 28 Nov 2000 14:11:55 -0800
    If you can find a local muffler shop that has a pipe bender, they may be able to repair your old one or make...
  • Re: nuts/bolts
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:42:17 -0500
    > When completing repairs to my bus, I want to switch out > the heavily rusted nuts and bolts as needed. I am having > trouble finding...
  • Re: Price matrix
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:56:11 -0400
    ...x x HIGHEST HIGH > Auto repair shops x x (x) high,med high > Auto parts stores/mail order x x high, med or lo...
  • Interesting item on eBay web site item#57591519: VW Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 17 Jan 1999 15:27:22 -0800
    ...VW Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual Seller: brooke@hgea.org Starts: 01/16/99 23:40:55 PST Ends: 01/23/99 23:40...
  • Re: Ordering Parts Online
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:22:45 -0400
    Scott, I have been repairing and restoring not only autos and engines, but aircraft, houses and commercial fire alarm and security systems also for...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 30 May 2004 to 31 May 2004 - Special issue (#2004-511)
    Historical mailing list - Norman Rowe
    Mon, 31 May 2004 14:37:50 -0700
    ...okay at first but come apart in fairly short order and are not repairable. Norm -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 11:29...
  • Re: Mitchell Repair
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:03:55 -0500
    ...I ordered the CD-ROM version and it's a PITA. The one nice thing about it is you can print the pages you...
  • Re: Prompt response please...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:50:49 -0700
    ...The bracket can be ordered, but someone can tie it up with a really big hose clamp as a temp fix. The trick is...
  • Type2 rocker repair notes
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:40:07 -0700
    ...Wolfsburg West (714) 630-WOLF ** Personal experience as of 11/94 was that ordering both pieces from either source didn't fit worth beans...
  • Re: Becel - Flue cover
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 13:35:45 +0000
    And don't forget to stop into your FLSRS (ok, - friendly local shoe repair shop :-)) and have them order a colour shoe spray paint...
  • Re: Westfalia Screen Repair Help Needed
    Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
    Sun, 5 Feb 1995 11:38:35 -0800 (PST)
    ...He said that in order to fix the screen, he would have to take the canvas part of the top off completely, repair the...
  • Re: A/T changes hard
    Historical mailing list - john Lauterbach
    Wed, 4 Dec 2013 00:03:36 -0500
    Time to get your van to a competent A/T repair shop for cleaning the valve body, new filter, and new fluid. Jojm On...
  • Re: repair books
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:54:51 -0300
    ...I also take the Bentley with me on trips, as if the van breaks down, the local mechanic will have the official repair manual...
  • Rear bumper for '90 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:28:15 -0500
    ...but repairable I'd be interested as I'm on a tight budget until I can sell/trade my Eurovan project (understandably, orders from...
  • Re: Dealer ripoffs
    Historical mailing list - J. Kelly
    Tue, 1 Feb 2000 20:35:18 -0500
    ...Dealer ripoffs > I started looking over a customer's '85 Westy today, to see what repairs > were in order to bring it up to...
  • Re: repair manual
    Historical mailing list - John
    Thu, 10 Jun 1999 20:07:11 -0400
    ...The only Vanagon repair manual worth a damn is the Robert Bentley (official VW) Vanagon manual for about $90.00. You can order it...
  • Re: Rebuilding sink
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 5 Jan 2013 18:26:00 -0500
    > I have also installed a new oem faucet from The Skylight Guy. > As most know he purchased the original tooling and after repairs > is...
  • Replacing heater control cable (Was: Lube for heater control cable?)
    Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
    Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:48:14 -0800
    > > I've ordered a new cable and will fish it through and hook it up. > How much work can be done on the climate...
  • Thanks
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Jul 1997 23:04:03 -0400 (EDT)
    Thanks to everyone the seals are back on the camper, and the luggage rack is bolted back on the top! The seals I ordered...
  • Columbus, Oh mechanic recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:25:05 -0400
    ...Doctor" for repairs? I may need an engine rebuild and have talked to Blagois International and Motorkars. They both would order a rebuilt long...
  • Interesting item on eBay web site item#57591519: VW Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Jan 1999 07:39:25 -0800
    ...VW Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual Seller: brooke@hgea.org Starts: 01/16/99 23:40:55 PST Ends: 01/23/99 23:40...
  • Re: Odometer Broken
    Historical mailing list - George A Lehman
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 19:10:47 -0500
    ...repair options > and, > as I have 212,000 miles on the clock, I'd like to keep my existing > one. > Any mail order repair...
  • Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Fri, 6 Jan 2006 17:11:54 EST
    ...When the second order arrived it was missing two of the parts necessary to make the repairs. I understand the parts I needed were...
  • Looking for at least 8 power window motors in rebuildable condition
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:43:51 -0500
    ...I just need them to be repairable. Let me know off list what you have. -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
  • Good Book
    Historical mailing list - David Rankin
    Fri, 10 Nov 95 13:40:18 -0500
    What's a good general repair book for me and my 80 Vanagon Camper. I've heard people talk about the "Idiot" book but...