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• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:14:49 -0700
  ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RadiusArmHole2.jpg/RadiusArmHole2-full;init:.jpg and repaired by me http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RadiusArmHoleFront.jpg/RadiusArmHoleFront-full;init:.jpg...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:14:59 -0600
  ...Sorry volks, in my case, I disagree...I bought my '87 Westfalia new and have virtually paid for it over again in repairs and...
• Re: protect your van from fire!!! metla engine lids FS
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 16:05:11 +1200
  ...That's why I ordered one from Germany with my G50 trans. Especially important with a modified van full of uninsurable alterations, as mine...
• Re: Just curious
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:51:14 -0700
  ...EVERYTIHNG in proper order with no rust or body/paint repair required = $5000 Add or subtract the amounts that follow. >It has: > >new VW...
• Re: Replacing heater switch
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 21:29:38 -0700
  ...repair. No Luck so I break down and search out prices on blower motors. My local FLAPS has the best deal so I order...
• Re: Ramona Rests (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:31:29 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The generator field (small spade connector) needs to be connected to the large terminal in order for the generator to make juice. I don...
• Stupid pays off, plasticwise.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 10:09:36 -0700
  The new fuel pump arrived this week along with a couple of filters, and even though I was able to repair (I think) the...
• Re: bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 23:01:13 -0700
  ...the repair has to be done as of wednesday, thursday morning i turn in my keys to the house, so its a case of...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:53:49 -0700
  ...I tried repairing the switch by gluing the tabs back on with epoxy and they broke off immediately when I tried to install switch...
• Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 12:05:28 -0400
  ...I have been in the archives, and see reason to order: clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, felt washers for pilot bearing...
• Has anyone used the Bus Depot or Cip1 body sheet metal patch panels especially on a Doka?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 May 2006 17:47:33 -0700
  ...I'm not trying to undo all the damage the smugglers did plus repair the areas Customs cut open on the truck. I am...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 22 May 2007 07:44:17 -0700
  ...I am ordering the governor seal as well as the pinion seals. I want to be sure I am ordering the right ones. Are...
• Re: $89 Stainless Steel 2.1L Connecting Pipes - and OEM German 1.9L mufflers (not stainless)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 17:23:47 -0700
  ...In order to set the initial fuel/air mixture it is necessary to measure upstream of the cat. Testing to meet state established standards...
• Re: Finding a Good Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 14:33:28 -0700
  ...Just because your friend thought a certain shop was great > doesn't > > guarantee that you will think the same. > > > > When the repair order is...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Sep 2025 21:00:58 +0000
  ...So I'm back to thinking the problem may be the cable and I have ordered a new one. >>> >>> -Mark >>> >>>> On Jul 15, 2025...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 May 2017 09:21:17 -0700
  ...with 1.25" hose >> from my local semi truck repair shop. It's on order. It's application >> may be for a semi truck...
• Re: Wire to A/C compressor, '85 Westy (Ahah!)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 May 2004 11:48:47 -0400
  ...cannot find the other end of this wire in order to effect a repair. All I > know is it used to go off to...
• Re: Odometer Broken
  Historical mailing list - Dave Martin
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 13:29:30 -0700
  ...Following those recommendations, and with a little trial and error and adjusting to my VDO speedometer, I managed to repair mine. Hope what I...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 2 Apr 2022 17:48:23 -0700
  ...Peel & Seal Instant > Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes.com > > | | | > Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs ... > | > > I used it in...
• Fw: Re: Giving Ron A Hard Time
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:30:40 -0800
  ...I had already >ordered from Ron but he didn't give me a hard time when I called and >asked to cancel my order...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 16:35:11 -0700
  ...shop out of his garage and does mobile repairs as well. He >>> says that in order to mount tires and fill them with nitrogen...
• Impending Road Trip West
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 06:09:56 EST
  ...Shop will be closed for repair work until I return April 16. Parts orders will be processed, albeit a bit slower than usual, by...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...The fitting sleeve can be ordered from Messrs. A. Teves. They will not be supplied in accordance with standind orders. MANUFACTURER and DISTRIBUTOR: Messrs...
• [NVC] VW warranty scam
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:21:48 -0700
  ...Dealer quoted $3000 for repair. When I mentioned Federal mandated emission device warranty they rewrote the work order. It became a recall. They reprogrammed...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:35:36 -0600
  ...Complicated cars are harder to repair >> than simple cars. Most people would also agree that with that >> complexity we also get far lower emissions...
• Re: Parts availability
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:50:37 -0700
  ...I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to order from >>> the usual places and “out of stock”. BusLab (in theory) has them...
• happenings with home engine repair: The big picture (part 1)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:38:24 -0800
  ...Other projects will be listed on separate threads in order to appease the short-attention spans. Brian Cochran Carnation WA all responses welcomed.....and...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 May 2017 08:54:17 -0700
  ...with 1.25" hose > from my local semi truck repair shop. It's on order. It's application > may be for a semi truck...
• Re: burned out pin D15 ! switch to pin D23
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:31:52 -0700
  ...Then you have > repaired the burned connection and in a way that should last the life of > the vehicle. > > When pin D15 burns out...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 19 May 2014 00:06:38 -0700
  ...I will need to order a bunch at a time. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On May 18, 2014, at 11:53 PM...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:25:42 -0400
  ...I ordered > one of the poptop strut kits, followed the instructions, and it turned out > the struts that came with it were shorter than...
• CV Joint installation on half shaft
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 04:25:06 -0800
  Listees, My busdepot.com CV joint order arrived today, 5 working days after I placed it, rural PA to desert CA. Near-perfect execution...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 23:15:26 -0500
  ...I ordered a gasket kit, among other parts, from Ken at VanAgain, and made the repairs. I had to dig shallow trenches below each...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
  ...this winter of 2019 > > > > BODY > > .          Repaired body sliding door and rear quarter after being hit last > summer > > .          Repaired seam rust on driver's side...
• Re: Vanagon Adventurewagon.
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 20:12:29 -0700
  ...VW repair facility. Looking back I now feel the VW dealer's service writers have a tendency to build the service orders into annuities...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:43:50 -0500
  ...shop out of his garage and does mobile repairs as well. He > > says that in order to mount tires and fill them with nitrogen...
• Re: Long Live The List
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 09:49:49 -0600
  ...The grille was returned in good order. Kim Brennan sent me a pair of Projekzwo lower grille extensions for the same purpose. Looks like...
• Re: Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:02:43 -0800
  ...on which the rear heater valve just failed. > > I am pondering repairing or just eliminating the rear heater. If I > > eliminate it what is...
• fuel pump whine
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 05:56:20 -0500
  ...The remainder was for the shipping....approx. $22 Be sure and order another fuel filter while you're doing it. It should be changed...
• VANAGON INTERMITTANT "STALLING"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 14:08:00 EDT
  ...The part number is 025906302. (There are two other numbers on my repair order. Perhaps they are some kind of procedure numbers? They are...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:24:29 -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...
• Re: Power Mirror Problem
  Historical mailing list - Madsen
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 15:33:29 -0400
  ...parts, I'm > calling in your opinions in order to avoid spending too much time repairing the > problem in a cold garage. > > Here's...
• Re: Crankshaft stuck?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:12:53 -0400
  ...Careful application of he proper Dremel tool may repair damage. Ken"I hate it when that happens." Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message...
• Re: Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:34:09 -0500
  ...Carat front blower repair I don't know of the car ever overheating. The shop cost of doing this job was pretty much the...
• Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 22:20:37 -0500
  ...ringing now $$$ > > Not to mention repair (parts). Even if covered by warranty a dealer would > have to special order the parts from overseas. > > Emissions...
• Re: Road Trip! Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:28:48 -0700
  ...spare parts -include belts - filters - tire repair kit 4. expect to move slowly all the time so you do not have to race the...
• '86 Syncro Trip Summary
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 19:34:17 EDT
  ...Originally, I had planned to take I-75 to Atlanta and Tennessee, but was feeling somewhat tired and eager to begin repair work on...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 9 Mar 2017 16:24:18 -0800
  ...See my front heater repair document which is linked off the home page of my website <www.frankcondelli.com> under “Technical articles” for more...
• Re: Solved Bizarre 2.1L: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:36:13 -0800
  ...Less failure is more money in pocket, regardless the immediate cost of actual repair required to ensure systems efficacy. Don't have the time...
• Re: Eberspacher BA6 ? heater from old van available
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 20:34:36 -0600
  ...assembling/testing/repairing the unit. > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > (215) 234-VWVW > www.busdepot.com > > _____________________________________________ > Toll-Free for Orders by Part # 1...
• Re: INVISIBLE BRA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 14:16:31 EDT
  ...or frontal body repairs the body shop will just paint right over the INVISIBLE BRA and you'll need to order a replacement. If...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 11:57:15 -0800
  ...Strip to a bare shell, >repair all the holes and dents. Install all new rubber, seals, seat >covers >etc. Rebuilt engines, gearbox, brakes.. the...
• Re: Favorite Mods
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:11:49 -0700
  ...Ended up paying something like $15 for the ones I did eventually order. Not like it'd break the bank, but I'd take...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:59:57 -0800
  ...Microfiche or Bentley (paper) > > > Allan, > > If you want the repair manual on CD, go straight to the source: > > http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm...
• Continental Tires - a little long
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:55:49 -0500
  ...Bought 2, special order through Wal-Mart of all places. Camping there has been a godsend too many times so I felt right at...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:38:00 -0400
  ...In order to test the effectiveness of the cat, EGR, etc, at reducing NOx, the engine must be placed under load. That is why...
• Re: Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 10:43:31 -0600
  ...Carat front blower repair > > > > I was waiting for the first post to tell me that we should have spent > hundreds of dollars on removing...
• Re: 12 point bit tool spec needed for CV/axle removal
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 16:59:11 -0800
  ...If all else fails, ask at any local dealership or repair facility (an independant shop might be your best bet). They should be able...
• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 15:52:18 -0400
  ...I had a similar reaction to an article I recently read in a leading automotive repair trade magazine. A repair shop owner commented on...
• Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:20:02 -0700
  I've heard they are not that great in terms of cost and reliability, and cost and difficulties of repair. I just put 'reliability...