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Re: Need ideas to fix gas tank leak
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:49:50 EDT
...J-B STIK Weld is a hand kneadable, steel-reinforced epoxy putty adhesive/sealant that will plug holes and make permanent repairs on wet...
Battery Box Corrosion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:58:09 -0600
...I've never seen a successful BB repair. The corrosion always came back and bubbled up the paint. Anybody got any ideas how to...
speedometer
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:36:58 -0700
Hi all, Does anyone have experience with the GW electronic speedometer? Or with repairing broken speedometers? Cable seems OK but speedometer has quit working...
Re: Badly needed - body shop fo Vanagon repair
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:32:55 +0000
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Guess the part answer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:17:15 -0700
Tedious game I’m playing, heres the answer https://shufti.blog/2021/08/17/vanagon-dometic-fridge-knob-repair/ Fridge knobs Alistair
Re: VW repair shop?
Historical mailing list - rdv519
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:17:12 -0500
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Gas Heater Parts
Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
Wed, 24 Sep 1997 23:45:27 -0000
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the name and phone number of the gentleman in NJ that repairs gas heaters? Charles Michaux '91 Westy
Re: Weird things happen ......
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 22:16:03 -0800
I have a constant need of repair vehicle (F.O.R.D.) too. F O R D Fu@&ed over rebuilt Dodge
FS: drivers side fiberglass rocker moulding side skirt cheap
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 12:58:04 EST
for sale: drivers side fiberglass vanagon rocker moulding side skirt, needs repair, $65 can ship chris philly
Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:29:30 -0800
this article may help: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind9811D&L=vanagon&D=0&P=491
asheille repairman?
Historical mailing list - Mary Holbert
Fri, 25 Apr 2003 03:27:45 EDT
Now that I know I need to pay for up to 4 hr. of work, Can anyone recommend a good Mechanic in this area?
Re: Thread repair kit for loan or rent?
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:08:31 -0600
I'm going to stock the shorter inserts, just don't have them yet John Aircooled.Net Inc.
Bentley Vanagon repair manual scan HERE
Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
Sat, 8 Oct 2005 11:11:09 -0400
You can download a scan of the entire Bentley manual from here: http://lmservices.free.fr/temp/transporter/manuel.pdf
Re: high-dollar pipes
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 2 May 2005 17:13:42 -0400
Check a couple weeks ago on the list. Several posts on where to buy these.Also go westy has a repair kit.
Re: Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:20:32 -0700
RE: Propane Regulator Repair Any RV shop that does propane work should be able to replace the regulator.
Re: air intake boot repair
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:01:14 -0400
Weather stripping cenent works great for this.Grips tight and wontlet go,no matter what.Also it is the same color.
Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:05:37 -0500
Check out this link for odometer repair and see if it helps: http://www.twistedlimbpaper.com/brian/vanagon/Odometer.htm Mike
Fuel Tank Removal - Repair Kit Install - Fuel Tank Re-installation
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:23:34 -0600
Anyone have instructions on how to do this? Thanks. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL
That '87 for sale in Los Banos
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 23:52:29 -0700
...I suspect that it was hit there and badly repaired some time ago, with rust starting to show through the bad repair, and bad...
Re: Finding a Good Repair Shop
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sun, 3 Sep 2000 10:48:20 -0700
...Finding a Good Repair Shop > Hello Volks, > > It amazes me this list. There is so much available information and knowledge > exchanged on a daily...
Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:43:29 -0400
...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: Type2 rocker repair notes
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
...It seems silly to suggest two sources for this > common repair but it worked for us. It has been my experience that metal > pieces...
Hd Gasket Leak '85
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Sep 1996 10:56:11 -0400
...It looks like this will be an expensive repair although the repair costs seem to vary quite a bit depending on wheter or not...
Re: repair manuals
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 18:42:35 -0500
...Now I am looking for a good service or repair manual since i need to do some work on the front end and the...
Correction on FS: 1980 Vanagon camper(not running)
Historical mailing list - Troy Crivellone
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 19:47:51 -0700
...i will reinstall if needed. > > repairs: > Clutch > gearbox > transmission will need repair > body has a few small dents in back far drivers side > back...
exhaust header thread repair gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - Owen
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:29:12 -0500
I think I may have penetrated the water jacket when repairing the stripped exhaust header bolt holes on the head of my 1.9l...
Re: Ordering Parts Online
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 16:50:02 -0700
...A version of these quality repair methods >> could happen in the automotive repair world, if laws were enacted to >> make it a requirement. The...
Scratched Paint Repair
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:56:23 -0700
...Does anyone ever DIY to repair or repaint something like this? My questions are what kind of paint I should get and what are...
Re: NVC: Laptop motherboard repair
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:43:36 -0400
...is a Vanagon. > > I see many places on the Internet that repair laptops but would like > to send > the notebook to a place with...
Re: 91 Vanagon Recall!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Mar 1997 12:24:55
...lucky V W paid 100% or at least pro rated the repair based >on mileage but they did'nt advertise the program you had...
Re: Fwd: Re: Columbus OH Vans FS
Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
Tue, 14 Oct 1997 13:20:14 -0400
...in it.My SO does not share my love for the westy and won't stand for the repairbills. heres the deal shes in...
Interior trim revisited
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Wed, 8 Apr 1998 08:24:40 -0700
...I contacted hardware stores, hardware store supply outlets, RV repair, RV repair suppliers, woodworking supply, and woodworking supply suppliers. Not one of them had...
JB Weld
Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:59:27 -0700
...In my Dodge Cummins repair manual, it even lists JB Weld as an application for use in field operations in third world countries where...
A/C compressor mounting brackets
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 23:06:22 -0400
...Does anyone have VW part #'s for these two parts or thoughts on repairing them? The sheet metal bracket the goes around the bottom...
Door Lock Motor (acutator) repairing
Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:24:41 -0500
...Last week I try to repair my door lock actuator that was definitely not working. All the wires seems OK so I decided to...
Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 2 Oct 2005 01:19:07 EDT
...Chris, how's that Bionic Groin doing these days? > > DM&FS > > repair is holding.. if it breaks, i'll get out the plastic welder...
Re: GoWesty Van Values
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:20:10 +0000
...you see a westy coming in for 5500$ they mark it up by 20% and then repair it until it costs 28000$. i am...
any Portland OR listees? know a good VW repair shop in Portland?(tranny probs)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:51:27 EST
...also, since he just moved there, he'd like to find a reputable Vanagon friendly vw repair shop for general work.. any reccomendations? he...
Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:12:52 -0700
On 6/25/08, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote: > > I would waste your valuable time messing with the repair unless you > love to...
repair shop update
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:38:29 -0400
Just in case anyone is looking for repairs in central North Carolina (and Larry, an update for your site) � VW Werke, Robert Aldrich (who...
Consider this repair
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 22:12:30 -0600
On my 83 Westfalia Air Cooled I'm about to repair (restore cause it isn't broke) my rear swing arms bushings, rear axle...
Re: New Rule was Re: Propane Gauge?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 19:49:12 -0700
...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: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 20:55:28 -0800
...what vinyl paint does is gently melt > the vinyl and then bond to the vinyl staying > flexable and plyable. > > as for the small repairs...
Re: Insurance company bullshit
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 14 Aug 2002 14:34:29 -0700
...I DO know now the ins. >companies determine a total loss based on cost of repairs and value of >vehicle. However, i insured my...
Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:34:00 -0500
...addition to the spare tire/wheel how many carry a tire repair in their > Vanagon? �And is it new enough that the glue will...
Re: Brakes completely died.
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:47:08 -0400
...The proper repair is to replace the entire section of brake line that failed. And, if one was rusty enough to blow out, likely...
Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 27 May 2009 13:38:17 -0400
...I then installed the GoWesty repair kit and that was > the end of > that story. So far, so good. > > Best, > > Warren in Santa Fe...
Bentley????
Historical mailing list - bill
Wed, 09 Apr 1997 15:05:24 -0700
...It says on the cover that it is the "Factory Repair Manual" 1980/1981, Has "Vanagon" in big white letters, and a VW logo...
Re: Rear window defogger, '81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Chris Berry
Tue, 03 Dec 1996 21:27:02 -0700
...If it is the latter, wires in the glass, repair is impossible without replacing the glass. If the defroster was added by the dealer...
Re: Leaking Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 27 May 2002 20:29:32 -0700
...With estimates for repairs. Then contact them for compensation and offer them a choice of at least two repair places or legal action. They...
windshield repairs
Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
Fri, 19 Apr 2002 10:57:14 -0400
...I've seen those ads and received those telemarketing calls from outfits that claim they can come to your house and repair your windshield...
westfalia pop top cables
Historical mailing list - mike riley
Sun, 5 May 2019 14:16:55 +0000
Anybody know where you can get either a repair kit or new cables for the pop top? both mine are broken? thanks mike
Re: Repairing front shift linkage ... need help
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:42:07 -0800
thank you.... I managed to get it done using a heat gun on the rubber ring Happy Thanksgiving to all..
Front Heater Box Plastic Type
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:28:50 -0800
Anybody know - ABS, PE, Nylon... ? I need to repair some cracks & busted tabs, have to use correct plastic welding rod or cement.
D/FW TX mechanic
Historical mailing list - Mark Fowler
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:59:11 -0600
Anyone out there with a reccomendation of a good shop for Vanagon/Westie inspection and repair in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area.
Haynes needed
Historical mailing list - Martin Jara
Wed, 16 Jun 1999 15:12:53 -0700
Howdy, I'd like to buy a Haynes repair manual that covers '86 Vanagons. Who's got them and how much? Thanks, Marty '86...
mechanic in Orange County, Cal.
Historical mailing list - pmunce
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 04:10:19 -0700
Anyone from the Costa Mesa area of Orange County, California found a VW van repair shop that they trust and would recommend?
Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:56:15 -0400
my 2 cents... my mech replaced my valve cover gaskets when he did my heads on my old van
vinyl repair
Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:46:50 EDT
Anyone have a good fix for cracked vinyl on the door panels? The panels are white. tia, Mark Watts 87 Westie 99 Passat 93...
listmembers from the ashville, nc area?
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 14:47:37 -0800
can anybody recommend a repair shop in the ashville area? i might want to have a vanagon looked at. thanks. bill