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• Re: Jackson, WY VW repairs?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Woods
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 20:47:47 EDT
  ...I've also heard some bad stories about Mark's Foreign Auto Repair ( one story was verifiably true the others probably true. Good Luck...
• Re: Get Bent??? go straight!-Maybe, Maybe Not.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:31:17 EDT
  In a message dated 4/3/01 8:46:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time, JKrevnov@AOL.COM writes: > One should think twice before repairing...
• options for repairing poptop zipper?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:43:03 -0700
  ...Short of removing the whole poptop canvas (ugh), what's the best option for repairing (more probably, replacing) the zipper? It's not like...
• Instrument printed circuit repair?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:16:45 -0400
  Hi folks, Anyone have some ideas about how to repair the printed circuit behind the instrument panel? Mine is completely chewed up- first the...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:18:05 -0500
  ...Would these be the same as the > paper Bentley repair manuals, or more complete, or what? > > http://www.vw.ddsltd.com/news/vwfichecd.htm
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:54:52 -0500
  ...If you want a perfect repair. i'd set the pieces together with the Plastic Welder, Dremel down the excess ooze, and then do...
• Re: vanagon repair shops - which has the most character!
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:20:00 -0500
  ...handed me a slip of paper with the name of a repair > shop, saying "if you have any trouble with your van while you...
• Re: A/C compressor repair
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 09:23:12 -0400
  ...A/C compressor repair You don't want to intentionally release the refrigerant. Have it recovered. Maybe you can rotate the compressor 90 degrees...
• Rust hole through the floor - how do I best repair?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:42:46 -0500
  ...Any suggestions as to how to deal with this? I want a primo repair. I don't want to ever have to redo it...
• Re: hose repair tape you are kidding, right?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 00:04:09 -0400
  ...If >you are using a hose repair kit/tape, please put a marshmallow decal on the >rear window, so the rest of us will...
• Re: repair manual
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 10:43:05 -0700
  ...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: Electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:39:33 -0700
  ...to > repair the instrument cluster blue foil... > > thanks advance for any idea of brand, kind and where to buy.. > > I am repairing the spots...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 09:11:09 -0500
  ...is there emphasis on speed of repair ? 95 % of the emphasis should be >> in Quality of the repair. << Not speed of getting it done...
• GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 14 May 2009 01:39:54 +0000
  I searched the archives and there are those who are happy with the GoWesty plastic coolant line repair kit.  However, I still like to...
• Re: Repair manual.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:18:07 -0500
  > I was just wondering...I am a new owner of an '87 GL and am in need of a > repair manual. I keep reading...
• Fw: side screen repair
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 10:22:49 -0500
  ...side screen repair I used a hot glue gun as opposed to epoxy, otherwise same proceedure. It has been six months but there seems...
• Re: : Clutch repairs,shaft sleeve(vw, non-vanagon exclusive)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:13:27 EST
  ...on the list mention the sleeve as part of a clutch repair, but it is only a $17 part and seems to have a...
• Head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:32:43 -0700
  ...Just wondering on some advice on this repair, is it worth doing on your own to save the money? What kind of special tools...
• DM: Definition
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 05:33:20 -0800
  ...This will be a series of submittals addressing basic Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles, all of which owe homage to the German...
• Re: resurfacing/machining brake rotors
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Sara
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 13:30:23 -0700
  ...However, on your website (http://www.euromog.com) you list "Complete brake system repair, machining done in house." What other machining work (besides rotors...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 18:18:35 -0800
  ...We are fortunate in having a most excellent repair shop within walking distance. ;) I do, however, perform preventative maintenance on her ride. I did...
• Re: Need recommendation for head gasket leak repair.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 13 May 2007 09:07:26 -0700
  ...Need recommendation for head gasket leak repair. Wife's 90 Carat seems to have sprung a leak on top of left side head at...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 May 2009 09:26:45 -0700
  RE: Pop rivets Explained Thanks Frank, it all makes sense now.
• Hoch Motors
  Historical mailing list - Rose Weitz
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:56:43 -0800
  Has anyone had experience purchasing a vehicle (or geting repairs) at Hoch Motors? Do they seem reputable?
• Re: Repair Arm Rest Stop?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 May 2011 19:38:04 -0500
  ...I repaired both my seats, similarly to how you did. One of them would not adjust after the repair. I removed the arm, and...
• Re: Consumer Reports - Our Favorite(or otherwise) Repair Shops
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 11:54:34 -0700
  ...Consumer Reports - Our Favorite(or otherwise) Repair Shops The archive being recalcitrant I will risk the groups displeasure and ask whether anyone has ever...
• Painless Coolant Line Repair
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 11:51:09 EST
  ...My nephew bought the stainless steel coolant line repair kit offered by Terry K. Yesterday, I had the singular "honor" of installing it. What...
• Re: Power Window Motor Repair and Cushy Power Accessory Repair
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:59:42 -0700
  Thanks to Mark, Leon, and Gerald for your excellent instructions on motor, switch, and regulator repair and replacement. I was leaning toward expensive replacement...
• Re: Single/Double cab bed repair advice needed...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:29:30 -0400
  ...I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions as to how best repair the > bed on a single/double cab. Mine has a bunch of...
• Re: Broken poptop spring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 22:35:22 +0000
  ...It seems that > it IS possible to repair the broken spring or cable, but the part that is > needed is NLA. I actually don...
• Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
  Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:59:42 -0400
  ...I do not have a place, the tools, or the time to drop and repair a transmission (I managed a water pump replacement, and...
• Re: Repairing Front Heater Core
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:00:44 -0500
  ...Repairing Front Heater Core Hi, Does anyone have experience successfully repairing heater cores by epoxy or some type of glue. The other option would...
• Re: Westy Screens, and Westy Screen Repair...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:39:13 -0700
  I recently repaired my screens with "Goop". Works fine so far. I found that the Goop smelled funny for a while, so I'd...
• a/c ducting
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:42:21 EDT
  ...If the dealer did repair the Evap housing how did you get him to do it? Right now my evap is sitting on my...
• Re: '84 Westie head leaks coolant
  Historical mailing list - Chris Rahn
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:31:29 EST
  ...The best repair would be to replace the heads. If money is tight use jb weld to fix the heads and get a gasket...
• OT-VW bug Hum V kit
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 19:01:38 -0800
  ...my question: > Only the US Government can afford the maintenance and repairs on a Hummer > ie HumV. > They have a new model coming out...
• Replacing A/C compressor 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 08:39:40 EDT
  ...The A/C was repaired a couple of times in the past year or so, the shop recommended replacing the compressor in the invoice...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 07:20:11 -0500
  ...Larry A. '91 GL Vinnie John Bange wrote: > Say, surely someone here has installed the AC duct repair kit (part# > 200 298 001)-- how...
• Re: Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 18:29:47 -0500
  ...Did you see the installation last time? Did they mention anything like a hole was needing repair? Probably not as the windshield installation would...
• Re: Stove Repair
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 07:09:37 -0600
  ...Stove Repair > Was wondering if anyone else has had similar issues with stove. Haven't > been able to find any references for disassembly/repair...
• Re: Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual?????
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 05:54:54 EST
  ...Anyone with the repair manual, or the URL to a repair manual???? Malcolm (Halifax) Malcolm, I have the manual your looking for. It covers...
• nvc totally no vanagon content- repairing bicycle threads
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 20:34:45 -0400
  ...I don't really have experience repairing stripped threads and I want to do this job right so the 14-year old boy whose...
• RoadHaus - VW Shop Data ready for Proofing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 11:21:47 -0700
  ...Some of you may remember that I recently began compiling a "North American Repair Shop Data Listing". The data came from Vanagon.Com, Syncro...
• Re: odometer repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:24:55 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > > > > Okay, I've got two odometers in need of repairs. I've tried a few > > searches in the archives but can't...
• Re: Ripoff on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 08:28:45 -0700
  ...there is a repair shop right before the malahat scrap yard ... i think it might be called hog heaven and he does vw stuff...
• Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:20:43 -0800
  ...separate thing.” Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Solstice Jim Arnott
• Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:27:09 -0400
  ...Shifter Bushing repair kit Van Cafe <http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_248> I had contacted BD, but they do not sell...
• Re: replacing old pop-top screen
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 17:22:31 PST
  >Alice Gibb asks: > Does anyone have any suggestions on how to replace/repair the pop-top > screen for an '81 Westfalia? Ours has numerous...
• Re: Best Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 09:34:47 -1000
  ...Contract Auto Repair, 4004 S. West Temple. they are doing the heads my '86 syncro right now. Very knowledgable. The owner, Ron is on...
• parts van for sale, columbus oh, quick.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:08:06 -0500
  Folks, I'm looking at about $2000 in repairs for my 84 GL (clutch,clutch master,clutch slave,water pump,fuel injection temp sensor...
• Re: Repair Manual
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 14 May 2003 15:17:44 -0500
  ...Is there a company that makes a complete repair manual for this? I looked at the Haynes and Chiltons sites and found nothing for...
• Ever just repair one head? What happened?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:31:24 -0500
  If you've repaired one leaky/damaged head and left the other alone on a WBX, I'd be interested in hearing what happened...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - aa.egeln
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 14:04:23 +0000
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• Re: Salt Lake City mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:13:03 -0700
  ​RE: Finding Mechanic In Salt Lake Samantha, check in Repair Shop Reviews at roadhaus.com .
• Re: Auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 11:03:34 -0700
  quite unusual question ! ! were you send it out for repair and don't remember what shop anymore?? :-)
• Front heater fan motor
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:26:36 -0500
  Hi, Can that motor be repaired? It’s making a whining sound. Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• Re: Digest Mode
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Zallen
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 16:14:27 -0800
  Can someone please recommend a good repair manual for '87 Vanagon engines. Thanks Tom Z. '87 Vanagon
• Wasserboxer Head Gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 15:27:31 -0500
  My daughter's '91 went 110k before repair. My '91 has 44k and is totally dry. Herb
• Westy Repair
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:31:51 -0500
  I am looking for a reasonable VW mechanical and body shop in the South Atlanta area. Thanks, Bill-->>
• Re: '90 Front Fiberglas Bumper - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:35:56 -0400
  Any body shop should be able to repair the damage you showed, though it will involve putty because of the seemingly cracked metal. Otherwise...