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• Westi Skylight Repair
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 14:22:33 -0500
  ...One of the first things that I needed to do though was to repair the plastic skylight cover on the pop top. I'll...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:43:24 -0500
  ...A version of these quality repair methods > could happen in the automotive repair world, if laws were enacted to > make it a requirement. The...
• "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - JOHN LAUTERBACH
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:47:59 -0400
  My '91 Subie Vanagon has spent the past six months at shops here in Macon, GA, getting repairs to hydraulic lines completed, new GoWesty...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:02:24 -0700
  ...Instead of installing a new grommet and valve on the repaired old tank, it seems I could cap off the expansion tank hoses (they...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:46:31 -0700
  ...The repair idea sounds interesting > and worth a try if you have the inclination. > > Mark in AK BTDT
• Re: Friday Self-Indulgent Photo Post :)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:58:46 -0800
  ...photos of Blackbeard today, the first > since the completion of the repair work. > > Self-indulgent, I know. :) > Can't help it. > I just love...
• Broken cylinder head stud
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:06:53 +1000
  ...My local repairer says it can't be removed and I need a new motor $(Australian)4000 (about $US3,000). The broken stud is...
• J B Weld: My experience with
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 13:43:07 PST
  ...The repair held for the entire 400mile trip BUT shortly there after gave out. The once rock hard substance absorbed fluid and became spongy...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 21:44:26 CDT
  ...look in the yellow pages under Auto Repair. hope it helps. joel
• Re: Broken sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 18:43:38 -0600
  If it is the lock that's broken, that can be repaired. Typically, though, as Cris said, it is the casting itself that breaks...
• Re: RoadHaus - No longer RoadSideHaus
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 15:38:54 -0800
  ...tim in san jose > >Volks, > >Thank You one and all for your help, advice and humor. > >The engine has been repaired and > > RoadHaus is...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 23:56:38 -0500
  ...and use devcon plastic welder epoxy to repair the cracks. > >chris
• Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:21:25 -0700
  ...I'm correcting repairs done by the PO and myself: a plethora of duct tape covering big rips in the pop top canvas. I...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:09:31 -0400
  ...If you want a repair that's as durable as the original I'd recommend to wash it well, wipe the back with alcohol...
• Adjustabel arm rests, repair of
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 08:04:39 -0800
  ...have taken an old one apart and now know how to repair them. I will take a photo of the interior and post it...
• Re: Westie glass repair near Berkeley?
  Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:17:58 -0700
  ...Westie glass repair near Berkeley? > > >Hi all, > >Some fun person broke into my beloved 87 Syncro and stole the >stereo last week. The stereo...
• Re: Need ideas to fix gas tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:14:16 -0500
  ...J-B STIK Weld is a hand kneadable, steel-reinforced epoxy putty adhesive/sealant that will plug holes and make permanent repairs on wet...
• Re: Listee (Mike Miller) Needs HELP in Corona, California
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:55:13 -0700
  ...Listee (Mike Miller) Needs HELP in Corona, California > Just pulled three recently *recommended repair shops > from my own VW files, but when I called...
• Re: speedo fixit? (was Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 10:41:43 -0800
  ...Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty) > Hey, self repair is my scene, but i'm not sure if my problem is the same as...
• Re: Probably get this one for $2k
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 05:38:31 -0400
  ...His repair budget was $3K. I assume the estimates for repairs exceeded that number. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On May 29, 2015...
• windshield washer resevoir repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 09:35:24 -0800
  ...The resevoir appeared to be made out of nylon rather than polyethylene so I figured it would be worth trying to repair the brackets...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Repair - Archives
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 05:30:39 +0000
  ...Clutch Pedal Repair - Archives >Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:25:07 -0600 > >From a post by TJ Hannik a couple years ago, it...
• Re: NVC - Eurovan repair shop in the Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:33:44 -0800
  ...NVC - Eurovan repair shop in the Seattle area >Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:02:02 -0800 > >I have a friend at work who...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:19:45 -0600
  ...wrote: > Andy Tillinghast in the Facebook group Vanagon Cafe posted his repair. It's even more overkill as they installed a beating instead of...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:18:22 -0500
  ...More thorough and better looking than my repair of totally >failed corners on instrument cluster; metal reinforcement, each with a tab >bent over to...
• VW expertise in Gainesville, FL area
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:24:58 -0500
  ...There's an auto repair and a parts store so don't get confused if you look up the number. There's also a...
• WANTED: LP Tank for westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 13:38:11 -0500
  ...the T U R D (totaly unreliable recreational device) is nearing the end of it's needed repairs. The only problem is the propane...
• Re: listmembers from the ashville, nc area?
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 19:04:59 -0500
  > can anybody recommend a repair shop in the ashville area? i might want to > have a vanagon looked at. > > thanks. > bill Hey Bill, Your...
• Westie glass repair near Berkeley?
  Historical mailing list - C Monster
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 12:37:14 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a glass repair shop they can recommend in Berkeley? Hopefully, these will be folks that can go to the vehicle, as...
• Re: muffler repair in Chicago area
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:28:46 -0700
  ...needs a new muffler. > > Also, anyone have their complete exhaust system repaired recently, if so, > could you provide me with a quote of cost...
• Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:32:48 -0500
  ...assuming good tune, 50/50 city/hwy and conservative driving? Is a Eurovan still good for DIY repair, or do they have costly systems...
• Re: How to fix arm rest?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:49:45 -0700
  Writeup here.... http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ Go to Interior > Armrest Repair best, Brent -- Brent Weide Portland, Oregon
• Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:26:44 -0700
  http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1703B&L=vanagon&P=R3552&m=491089
• Re: Looking for reliable and reasonable repair place in New England
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:56:53 -0700
  RE: Overheating You can get the same symptoms from a bad radiator. BTDT
• Re: saw(ed) bus
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Wed, 06 Sep 95 10:52:00 PDT
  I've seen one of these at VW Man, a VW repair place in MPLS. Cool, cute, but kinda sad.... ----------
• Re: Poll: How many miles on yours?
  Historical mailing list - Marie Whitehead
  Sat, 13 May 2000 17:42:51 -0400
  I have an '86 Westy with 83K original miles. No major repair problems at this point. Marie
• Van-friendly in TN?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Merin
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:35:06 -0500
  Vanagoneers, Any tips for good repair shops in either Memphis or Nashville? TIA, Larry Merin '87 GL merin@aristotle.net
• Bentley Repair Manual on CD?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 22:23:27 -0400
  Volks, Anyone know where to acquire the Bentley 80-91 Manual on CD??? Thanks in advance, Doug '85 Westy
• Vanagon shop advice near West Palm Beach, FL ?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 08:13:57 -0800
  Is there a good repair shop near West Palm Beach that has experience working on Vanagons?
• Re: cracked right side case...i'm in TROUBLE! (was crank pulley bolt...argh!)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 16:38:48 EST
  I suggest your mother's boyfriend pay for the repairs.
• Re: repair panel
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:38:51 -0500
  Done... enough for one day, tomorrow, the dreaded lower left panel http://www.benplace.com/panel1.htm Best regards, Ben (tired!)
• Re: Any Websites? - Auto Tranny Repair/Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:47:08 +1000
  oops. I should have referred to ESSENTIAL oil seal replacements for torque converter AND the transmission. Dave
• Re: Broken plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 17:21:03 -0700
  ...Your repair looks like a solid one though; a little bit of J-B Weld (either epoxy or my new favorite, the squish-together...
• Re: getting seam rust repaired
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:11:25 -0700
  ...getting seam rust repaired To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 11:04 PM Hi all, Poor Matilda, one month of...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:27:58 -0700
  ...be considered structural damage? Seems to me you’d have to repair that from both sides with epoxy and fiberglass cloth. You’ll have...
• Re: Bentley Repair Manual on CD?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:37:57 -0400
  ...Bentley actually offers is a CD version of the Volkswagen Factory Repair Microfiche, which is used by VW dealer service departments. (This is not...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:14:36 -0700
  ...Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, June 18, 2010, 6:08 PM Exactly how I did my...
• Re: New Rule was Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 19:07:37 -0600
  ...The shut- >>> off valve for my propane tank is broken (handle broke off) so as >>> part >>> of my repairs, I am going to at...
• 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...
• Recommendation Boston-area rust repair?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:57:48 -0400
  ...Most of the shops around here seem to only want insurance jobs (collision repairs). Does anybody have a suggestion for a shop in the...
• throttle cable repair/replace
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:53:25 -0400
  ...quick access to the replacement part and any tips from people who have done this before that will help me make the repair the...
• Re: Haynes Repair Manual, 82-91 Vanagon Water Cooled - Any good for a newbie?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 19:48:44 -0500
  ...Just search on Ebay/Amazon for "Vanagon repair manual" If the Bentley is over your head, best to search the archives of this list...
• Re: Age of listees
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:50:57 -0500
  ...Ever wish you'd just stuck with that one first car, repairing and rebuilding as needed, rather than trading over and over? I must...
• Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:12:53 -0500
  ...shows a whole line of products from Head Gasket Repair to Rear Main Seal Repair. Which one are you thinking of using? I know...
• Steering too stiff and seems to be getting stiffer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:38:11 -0500
  ...Recently I had the indicator signal stalk replaced - it got broken off, there was something else that needed doing and I had a repair...
• Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 23:09:45 EST
  ...Who is offering the stainless steel repair kits for these rotted coolant lines? Someone please let me know as soon as possible. It is...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 14:38:07 -0600
  .....even better repairs made using kevlar/military S-glass and Gougeon Bros. West System Epoxy. Available from a friend of mine in Mustoe Virginia...
• clock problem - persistant
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 5 May 2006 01:34:36 EDT
  ...without worry that the primary battery may run down. (I also used an isolator when I installed the second battery.) Unfortunately, the repair person...
• Power Mirrors - refurb and parts search
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:56:20 +0000
  ...The white one had also been whacked at one point and needed some crack repair as well as rash repair. The rash and crack...
• Re: Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 17:27:14 -0800
  ...Saying that a person who can repair an air-cooled engine is > necessarily unfit to repair a water-cooled engine is ludicrous. A person...