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• Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:19:53 -0400
  ...Lets just say they never "Fully repaired" it. Now it's getting the attention it needs : ) -Craig '85GL On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at...
• Re: vanagon repair shop in southern oregon?
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 13:48:23 -0700
  ...vanagon repair shop in southern oregon? > > hi list > > can anyone recommend a shop in the grants pass, medford, ashland area > for vanagons? nothing found...
• Fwd: Water reservoir repair..
  Historical mailing list - Bill Gibson
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:02:41 -0700
  ...Water reservoir repair.. To: Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> Be sure to post the result of this experiment! I did see Harbor Freight was...
• Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:22:02 +0000
  ...Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanza Jim Arnott
• Re: power mirror repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:26:27 -0700
  ...mirrors. > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/vanagon-power-mirror-repair/ > > alistair > > > > > > awesome writeup alistair!! i am bookmarking that.. > > i have a huge...
• Re: REAR HEATER Repair (o-ring)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 19:11:09 -0600
  ...Seems like it should be an easy repair (of >course, I shouldn't speak since *I'm* not doing it!) but it continues to...
• replacing oxygen sensor???
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 17:37:37 -0800
  my repair shop says my oxygen sensor (87 gl 2.1) is getting lazy and should be replaced.... I asked how much does that...
• LP gas regulator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Charles Keeter
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 17:08:58 -0400
  ...The bus had been down for a while due to a fuel system problem, When I went under the bus to repair it. I...
• tachometer woes
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:27:51 -0700
  ...Can this type of electrical connection be repaired, or am I destined for an entire new panel? The film like stuff has ripped in...
• Re: POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:25:02 EST
  ...2) Their epoxy putty in metal repair situations. I found it to shrink and crack a bit and cause the rust to come back...
• overhead a/c for sale (was:Re: grey a/c housing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:46:27 EDT
  ...not falling, but I would like to repair or replace it for asthetics. > Anybody done repair work that could offer advice? Or would it...
• FS: Vanagon Bentley Repair Manual
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:34:01 -0500
  I have a good condition Bentley Vanagon Official Repair Manual 1980 - 1989 gasoline and diesel, including syncro and camper. The manual looks just like...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:57:09 +0000
  ...elicit some advice on repairing and painting the > >> fiberglass > >> bumpers and side cladding from a 90 tintop. > >> > >> The repairs needed are minimal, just some...
• Re: need 1986 Digifant computer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 18:17:00 -0600
  Paul, I have heard on the list in the past that idle stabilizers can be repaired. I currently have mine out of my '86...
• Re: Mileage on a used water pump
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 13:25:31 -0500
  I am instantly reminded of John Miur's car repair rules 1. How much bread you have. 2. How far you want to go...
• Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:50:49 -0500
  ...Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty >I just called North Hollywood Speedometer Co. & was >quoted $92 to repair my 81 vanagon Speedo. >They give...
• Re: Help with stripped threads
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 16:58:58 -0400
  Before you get case savers you may want to consider a heli-coil repair kit. I don't remember how expensive they are, I...
• Fw: CA 101 - Good Repair Shops * New Additions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mendonca
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 10:00:58 -0800
  > Here is my Van repair shop who I used for years in San Jose: > Bob and Sharon -- 2 vans one in northern and one...
• throttle switch & heater cable
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 22:23:51 -0900 (AKST)
  I just had my '87 Syncro GL in for its last service plan covered repair (check your mileage... I almost blew it!). The dealer...
• West Systems G-flex: plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:30:17 -0400
  This is a new type of epoxy made by west systems for plastic, marketed for kayak and canoe repairs. It will also harden in...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 20:03:09 -0500
  ...Pop-Top Screen Repair > >I sewed in a new screen with a hand needle and dental floss. Still >great after 7 years. > >Jim > > > On...
• Re: Recommendation for Vanagon Mechanic or Shop in Seattle Area
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 07:45:20 8
  > I recently bought a 1986 Vanagon Westalia and would like to find a good > shop for servicing, repairs, etc.. in the Seattle area. Would...
• 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...
• Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:32:30 +0000
  ...head and came back.I seem to remember someone doing speedometer repair.  My eyes are no good for that kind of job so I...
• Re: Front Body repair Panels ---FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SOMEONE HELP ME
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 22:29:40 EST
  ...It looks repairable but I'd rather get a replacement with a smooth finish to it. >> Tom, Why not let a bodyman (the older...
• Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Re: [VANAGON] NVC: Epoxy for bumper molding repair
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 23:57:38 -0500
  ...Epoxy for bumper molding repair Sorry I missed your message. I am out of the office until January 5th, 2004. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email...
• Re : JB Weld question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 14:13:13 +1100
  ...the use of JB weld for everything from repairing pitting of cylinder heads through to repairs in speedo housings, I thought it couldn't...
• Re: Repair glue for heater box
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:24:55 -0700
  Marine Tex or Bondic http://www.bondicusa.com/
• Re: Dealer repair disaster (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 2 May 2003 18:35:42 +1200
  We're all rooting for you. GO GET 'EM!!
• Re: Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:55:04 -0500
  ...They've already had several group repair/maintenance days. We had Colin of itinerant-air-cooled.com come for two days over Labor Day...
• Re: Vanagon repair manuals-How Many?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 09:49:24 -0500 (CDT)
  >?? what fiche that VWOA sells? the repair manual? that's the same stuff as >the bentley book (at least, the one i got was...
• Re: OLDER VANAGONS AND SELF-RELIANCE
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 20:58:56 -0500
  Hello from Atlanta-----We own 2-- 81 air cooled vanagons, and we do most if not all our own repair work. The reasons for...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:48:48 -0400
  One other point of this repair.The trailing arm bushings need to be pretensioned when installed.When the repair is done, and you lower...
• Re: Heater core repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 22:04:56 -0400
  ...Heater core repair > > Has anyone had any luck repairing the front heater core on a water > cooled > Vanagon? > > I am seeing some small weeping...
• Re: da trip
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Thu, 21 Jul 1994 09:13:25 -0400 (EDT)
  On Thu, 21 Jul 1994, S.Smith wrote: > > > > > > "create a mini news group for coordinating meeting, repair plans > while we are on the road...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:52:50 -0700
  ...The "right" solution is to either replace the oil pan, or drop it and take it to a machine shop for repair. I personally...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:57:16 -0400
  ...don't remember) and still have the repaired one as a spare. Actually, in an emergency, one could trim that support web from under...
• Re: Heater repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:57:45 -0500
  ...Heater repair I know of no other vehicle for which this would be any consideration at all, never mind having a bunch of owners...
• prices of vans...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:30:00 EDT
  ...needed a cyl head and minor repairs 1985 Vanagon from NJ (ebay deal), $300 US needed mice repairs (wiring) 1985 single cab truck $600...
• Repair shop in Ironwood Michigan ????
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 16:20:43 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of these guys and/or have a recommendation??? They are NOT on the list of recomended repair shops. Malcolm __________________________________ Do you...
• Re: temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:31:57 -0800
  ...Injector Repair Kit; > Terminal Repair Kit For 2 Prong Injector. -Phil > > Michael Rule writes: > > > Hi All, > > > > anyone recall the online supplier (wasn't a...
• Finding a Good Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 12:56:50 EDT
  ...However the one topic that many can't seem to master is selecting a good repair shop. I see a few people ask who...
• Type2 rocker repair notes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:40:07 -0700
  ...It seems silly to suggest two sources for this common repair but it worked for us. It has been my experience that metal pieces...
• Re: Looking for Mechanic in Central VA
  Historical mailing list - wayne marek
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:19:31 -0800
  ...I have tried three times at my local VW > dealer to have some > relatively straightforward repairs performed and > have left each time with the...
• Re: Body seam gap - How to repair?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:22:57 -0700
  ...repair/plug this gap so it doesn't > rust? Appearance > isn't a huge issue right now, but I'll probably want to repair...
• Re: Bob Hoover's Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:12:09 -0600
  ...https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com – Electric Brewery Info www.towercooler.com – Beer Tower Cooler...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:23:08 -0700
  ...I "repaired" mine by welding up the sawn >> through crossbar and grinding it smooth. Inelegant, temporary and simple, >> just like me. >> >> I've found...
• using JB WELD to fix small rust pinholes Re: windshield rust repair cost
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:48:10 EST
  ...repair. > IF there are holes clear though the metal, welding then grinding back to the > original shape is the only right and real repair...
• Re: best repair manual?
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 13:12:54 -0700
  ...best repair manual? > > I am a new member of this list, I have an 86 Vanagon that I bought 1 month > ago. > > I am...
• Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:06:39 -0300
  ...Here >> is >>> a link to the new map page: >>> http://www.vanagononline.com/articles/vanagon-repair-shops-map/ >>> >>> -- >>> Thanks, >>> Ken Wilford >>> John 3:16...
• Re: Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 20:13:30 -0500
  ...Coolant Pipe repair 90 2.1L Does anyone have any advice on coolant pipe repairs ? I was about to change out the two large...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:54:18 -0400
  ...This will STOP the rust, but not repair it. I remove ALL of the interior of my vans and have it sprayed inside and...
• Re: Anyone in Salt Lake City?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 09:26:20 -0600
  ...Can't give you any good tips on repair 'cause I really don't have experience with any repair shops... I do my own...
• Body Shops around DC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 00:51:54 EDT
  The GoldBrick is about due for a trip to repair the car dings and minor surface rust appearing in a variety of places... So...
• Re: Who Supports The List
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:13:27 -0700
  ...It needs less frequent repair than a Vanagon, sure, but I'd never want to have to do the repairs myself. You're right...
• Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:53:24 -0700
  ...if a Vanagon has relatively low or high mileage? Barring any repairs to severe front end damage, my guess is that in most cases...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:17:56 -0800
  ...Lessons can be well learned by chance, too. >"NOTHING IS BEYOND ALL REPAIR" Very, Very DM. Put it right again, spec. again, and enjoy...
• Re: Recommended repair facilities in the Maritimes
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 10:35:47 -0400
  >I've looked on all the vanagon and westy sites, but suprised to find that >there are no recommended repair shops in the Canadian...
• Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:41:33 -0700
  ...Either on is subject to break downs one is no more expensive to repair than the other, if you do your own repairs. The...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:00:32 -0400
  ...I need to do some repairs on the Syncro brakes and bleed the whole system so think I learn how to use it this...