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• Just a simple little repair
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 00:45:09 -0500
  ...This one is hammer work to tap the keys out (keeping them carefully in order). Clean them up with emory cloth (well, 1500 grit...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 13:24:30 -0300
  ...In order for them to stay tight the process of installing requires something to be elastic enough to compress, or go into tension or...
• Re: Pop-Top Repainting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:22:31 -0400
  ...But I wouldn't hold a shop responsible for not painting it glossy, unless I had ordered glossy. I don't find a finish...
• Re: Strange happenin's this mornin' :(
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:44:57 -0800
  ...In order to make any progress, I had to keep it in lower gears, and rev much higher than normal. After a few minutes...
• Re: More Catalytic Converter questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:19:31 -0400
  ...I have to put OE cats on imports in order to pass the EPA lab test. I get them direct from VW and usually...
• Re: Speedometer/odometer problem
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 13:56:02 -0500
  ...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: Thule stuf
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 08:22:58 -0400
  ...This list has saved me tons in repairs and I'll offer list members "good" deals on great outdoor gear. Regarding the thule awning...
• Re: Need Battery help
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 04:59:07 -0400
  ...I think a battery > shop might be able to repair it... not sure. > > > If it is ruined, I have a 81 Vanagon westy. What...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 20:53:39 -0700
  ...technique? > > > > This would greatly lower the price of repair. > > > > Dave (on the cheap after ordering all that SA stuff...) > > -- > > Dave Carpenter > > > > Whatever you wish...
• Re: Bentley A/C diagram error Huh?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 2 May 2004 00:19:28 -0400
  ...stock R-12 system in > > my 87 westy in order to tackle a repair. Can someone confirm that in Bentley > > on page 87.2...
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 15:23:35 -0400
  ...People move, lose their receipt, or break down a distance from the nearest warranty repair location and end up just buying a replacement. This...
• Re: Summer coming , and your a/c compressor is shot? read on
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 May 2005 01:02:33 -0400
  ...www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
• So that's what a front clip is...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 18:53:23 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...But it does cover the repair, to the tune of $2800 or so, plus my deductible. That makes this more pleasant than needing new...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:26:24 -0800
  ...so I >>> anticipate some troubleshooting will be in order when I get the gasket leak >>> repaired. Before I found the head gasket leak, I...
• Re: Tir choce for vanagon with 14 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:06:06 -0700
  ...No hidden extras. >>> Also included--FREE tire rotations and flat repairs! >>> Your complete price for 4-205/70R14 Altimax RT tires is $290.09...
• Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:53:08 -0800
  ...or at your destination, along with general repair materials to improvise, adapt and overcome is the order of the day. Long gone are the...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:53:16 -0800
  ...reinstall Other option - take to local repair shop and they will do all these steps in order for you and you simply pay - likely...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online ADD: A GOOD MECHANIC VERSE A PROFESSIOAL TECHNICAN, OR Prevent a fire, Not put one out!
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:20:51 -0500
  ...In the many years of my customer pay auto repair experience, I found it much easer to prevent a fire that to try and...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Mar 2017 08:46:52 -0600
  ...See my Front heater repair document, which is always avail under “Technical Articles” on the home page of my website: <www.frankcondelli.com <http...
• Re: Propane Tank, Fittings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:39:59 -0400
  ...As an ASME stamped pressure vessel all repairs and tested/Inspected must be dome or at least someone with the certifications to so. Often...
• Re: midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 06:04:12 EDT
  ...If the rear bolts & bolt holes are screwed up big time you will have to remove the motor to effectively do a repair, the...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 05:44:38 -0600
  ...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: Fuel pump folly (little Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:57:23 -0400
  ...Of course, if I had just towed it home and ordered the pump >> from Rock Auto I'd have saved $835. As I was...
• Re: Hall Sender Connector "Loose"
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 12:50:40 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, I don't have a source for just the Black connector ON the distributor without having to order the whole Hall Unit (Bosch...
• Re: ["Increase the HP, up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 07:00:10 -0700
  ...by orders of magnitude. That's how a college dropout can become Chief Big Muck Muck at Microsoft. Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 17:20:33 -0700
  ...Naturally >> all necessary services and minor repairs were taken care of regularly which >> we can go through in person. >> Please text (416 705-3182...
• Asbestos Resurrected
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 16:23:17 -0800
  ...It is repair work worth hundreds of dollars, at least, and may result in repairs to other systems tangential to the heating/exhaust system...
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:18:44 -0700
  ...Well, the problem in this instance is that you *were* providing a professional repair service, and are thus expected to do due diligence on...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:16:57 -0500
  ...COM> >> > Subject: Re: Repairing a coolant hose >> > >> > Yes, of course, it is. But as I'm going to have to order one from somewhere...
• Camano Camp VW Van Appraisals by John Kincl June 2
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sat, 5 May 2018 08:14:02 -0700
  ...He will need some information on any vans to be appraised (repair orders, major new components, description of what has been rebuilt or restored...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:47:46 -0700
  ...After repairing any lines or fittings, and before retesting, you might want to ask them to use the lowest pressure possible. The Vanagon evap...
• Newbie >>>> Intro .. sorry ... LONG
  Historical mailing list - Larry C Chase
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:27:11 -0800
  ...we need to go thru it top to bottom and repair/replace anything that might fail within 50,000 of continuous driving. Looked at...
• Re: Haynes worth it
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:17:04 -0400
  ...The result can be a different take on the same repair. In some cases, the Bentley has far more detail, but in other cases...
• Re: Double T-fitting for 1.9 cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 06:56:24 -0800
  ...I tried to order like 3wks ago, came up with the same results. Mine leaks, I temp. fixed it with some radiator repair stuff...
• Re: clutch hydraulics or more serious?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hattrup
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 07:27:00 -0800
  ...Here's the scoop: > > Previous owner gave me all previous repair orders > for > the car, so I have a little history. I see that...
• Re: Odometer....
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 12:37:05 -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...
• M9 x 1.5 tap--$80 (for putting in new studs)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 14:45:07 -0400
  ...if the studs on your motor break and you need to repair them. Someone mentioned that VW sells an oversize stud of size M9...
• Re: Stop Leak for minor oil leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 12:45:40 -0500
  ...IMO any oil leak needs to be diagnosed and repaired. In my case, it is oil cooler seals, which are getting worse and causing...
• Friday how-to clean spilled FISH sauce in the van
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 03:15:19 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever spilled fish sauce in their Westy? I once spied a Westy at a local repair shop which was decent looking enough...
• Re: stands vs ramps
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:58:29 -0800
  ...Most of the > > ramps sold at your FLAPS are > > > just too flimsy to risk performing major repairs > > under... IMHO. > > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > Note on ramps...
• Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:28:42 -0700
  ...Not the same as repairing an outer panel, of course. I've been wondering about doing that, especially being that the original paint is...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:06:52 -0700
  ...I bought it from a computer repair shop, I paid them to swap over all my old stuff and set it up ...........figuring that...
• Re: Good news (after bad news (after good news))
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 16 May 2012 16:34:02 -0400
  This has been repaired before on many a VW bus. Unless you need to remove the dash for this procedure it should not cost...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:10:59 -0800
  ...so I >> anticipate some troubleshooting will be in order when I get the gasket leak >> repaired. Before I found the head gasket leak, I...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:29:23 -0400
  ...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: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:53:46 -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: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:06:49 -0700
  ...57 PM 8/14/2015, PB wrote: >>> Ok - so in order to repair or replace my pop top frame mechanism without >>> removing the poptop...
• Re: Another trip report
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 14:41:21 -0700
  ...I have all the > > > fuel lines ordered but never get them before leaving on the trip. > > > Quick repair with the help of a local...
• Re: Solution to Reliability Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 15:27:30 -0700
  ...Also luckily, I think >> I have >> isolated the malfunction and have some parts on order. We shall see. >> >> Thing is, if this keeps up...
• Re: 4 speed transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:50:25 -0500
  ...A heli-coil can repair the threads if needed. Is it possible some tried to disassemble the trans? Maybe the shaft broke off the...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 2 Apr 2022 18:17:27 -0500
  ...Peel & Seal Instant > Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes.com > > | | | > Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs ... > | > > I used it in...
• Re: Oversized main bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 00:18:33 -0400
  ...The cam bearings and lifter bores are also areas that need careful inspection and may require repair. The head studs are also a common...
• Re: need help fighting the Ins.Co. -'88 westy totalled. was Re: Pricing help ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:08:03 EST
  ...the Ins.Co's dont expect a fight, they want you to just follow their orders and accept what they give you, so its...
• Re: repairing arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 20:42:53 -0700
  ...out of the way with a screwdriver as a lever in order to get at the mechanism.  After removing the arm rest, I I...
• VW Parts availible to listmemebers. (was Bus Boys/Bus depot/??????????????
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 17:11:50 -0700
  ...Well, doing this type of a business is NOT easy! I work 40 Hours a week in the Repair shop,(Volks Cafe) I then...
• Re: Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:47 -0700
  ...I ordered a new #53 > relay (not here yet) just in case. All working well now. > > Sorry for the long description but I try...
• Re: How to fix the foil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Feb 2017 20:09:33 -0800
  ...How to fix the foil >> >> Just what the doctor ordered. Thanks, Dennis. >> >> Jim >> >> On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 5:59 PM Dennis Haynes...
• Engine Swapping...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 14:41:14 -0400
  ...If these are in your everyday/weekly schedule then i think i bigger engine is definitely in order. For city, highway and normal driving...
• ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:53:50 CST6CDT
  ...in northern MN?) FOR FURTHER > ORDERS." so do it once and do it big! -dan
• Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 16:46:51 -0800
  ...Perfromed by German Auto repair Shop in New Orleans. Thomasilav (504) 368-1272 Ignition checked out fine. I was told to look cloesely at...