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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Matt Crowe
  Thu, 1 May 2003 23:55:43 -0500
  ...which would be better, leave unrepaired and sell or repair and keep. What's the average cost?
• Re: repair panel
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:49:56 -0500
  ROTFL. On Jan 12, 2007, at 9:26 AM, Jim Felder wrote: >>> bondo... me, i don't like that English name? > > Bon d'eau?
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:58:24 -0700
  ...And what do you know Dave? There are brand new parts available so you can repair it. New parts Dave, think of it, for...
• Re: shop near yellowstone MT?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 31 May 2004 14:34:16 EDT
  ...Remember that melted wires can lead to a fire so any repairs should be taken with care--and any elecrtical gremlins of this sort...
• Call for North American VW Shop Reviews
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:47:50 -0700
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.html Include Repair Shops, Parts Stores and Salvage Yards Include Air and Water Cooled Include Busses, Vanagons, Syncros and...
• Re: Rust hole through the floor - how do I best repair?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:39:10 -0500
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > I have done this repair all to many times - new metal, POR-15 and > stainless steel...
• Re: Need help in Utah
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:28:02 -0700
  Here's the recommendation from Roadhaus.com Arches Repair Center 1160 South Highway 191 Moab, Utah 84532 Phone: 435-259-4959 � Type Of Shop...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 10 May 2013 11:33:58 -0700
  On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 10:39 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > I repaired the passenger side radius arm hole at...
• Re: '90 engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:41:43 -0700
  ...Also, any recommendations for engine repair shops in the SF bay area? Thanks! I'm not the expert here Grant, but I've heard...
• Re: Repairing odometer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:04:54 -0400
  I say you send it to the Vancafe for repair... http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_371_146/odometer_fix.html Jim...
• Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 9 May 1995 21:51:58 -0700 (PDT)
  On Tue, 9 May 1995, Derek Drew wrote: > For some reason, throughout my repair microfiche, my manual urges again and > again something like: > > Do...
• wasserboxer exhaust welding
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 10:28:50 CST6CDT
  ...i think one can get quite a few repairs to the system before replacement is required as the metal seems fairly substantial to weld...
• Re: Rebuilding Odometer- Fair Price?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kennedy
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 08:48:21 -0500
  ...Darrell Johnson wrote: > Hi All, > > I had a VW repair shop quote me $300 to rebuild my > broken odometer. This seemed steep to me...
• Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:28:54 -0500
  ...Part of the things they did was to challenge my repairing skills by removing some connectors. Most I have repaired already, but, I have...
• Re: CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:43:19 -0600
  I had Kaki colored canvas and repaired it with iron on Kaki patches that I got at the fabric store. There was a good...
• Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:01:17 +0200
  Hi Have anyone tried repairing the trailing arms? Problem on mine,is that the round plate, which supports the spring, is veru rusty, half...
• Re: Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:41:31 -0800
  ...Midnight Repairs > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > My friends, > > Many years ago, we had a storyteller in the VW community. You may have > heard...
• Re: Call for Mexico Repair Shop info
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 15:34:13 -0800
  ...experience at all, with any breakdowns and where > able to get > "REPAIRS" OR "PARTS" ...... Please send me the details. > > You may not have address...
• Re: '85 Westy w/ 211,000 miles for $7500
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:03:43 -0700
  ...either you have the internal understanding to repair or friends or lover who does or ... a trusted mechanical pal who repairs properly at reasonable...
• Re: New Rule was Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 19:08:12 -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: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:47:34 -0700
  ...https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1673667.jpg And here's more of the switch repair: https://tinyurl.com/y7hz838e On 8/28...
• '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:08:04 -0700
  ...I'm about to replace the door panel so wondered if I should visit the local LKQs in anticipation of the need for repair...
• Re: syncro part
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 19 Oct 2015 17:33:58 -1000
  ...that is Extremely easy to repair .. even easy to fabricate one. Heck ..I would enjoy my clever and free repair much more than a...
• Re: '90 engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:57:14 -0500
  ...Also, any recommendations for engine repair shops in the SF bay area? Thanks!
• Re: Rear Heater Leaking on '85 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 13:48:30 PST
  ...The core I repaired by first finding the leak with compressed air and holding it under water. Then I used flowable RTV used to...
• Steering Rack Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Nov 1996 18:53:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...My only option seems to be to send mine off to be repaired but that would leave the bus on jackstands for a probably...
• Throwout bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:18:36 -0800
  ...Since I can't repair it right away, my question is how much damage am I doing by driving it like this - should I...
• Re: CV joint repair american way.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:28:11 -0500
  ...CV joint repair american way. > > > In a message dated 3/21/99 6:58:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, > HEATERMAN@NAC.NET > writes: > > << I...
• FS: 90GL for parts or repair in MA
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 19:21:02 EDT
  ...Van is suitable to be repaired or stripped for parts. This is a basic model with a backseat that folds to a bed with...
• Re: BA-6 gas heater repair/part needed- gas heater for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:22:50 EST
  ...After 20 years of faithful service, > it is failing. > > Any ideas or suggestions of where to obtain one or have > it repaired? > > i have...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Nov 2006 to 27 Nov 2006 - Special issue (#2006-985)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:47:39 -0700
  ...Do I need > to replace the valve on the right side or is this > something that can be repaired. thanks gary
• Re: fix hole in battery
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:57:07 -0500
  ...fix hole in battery Is there a way to repair a hole I my battery, I drilled a 1/8 in. hole in the...
• Re: Repair shops - Florida and Georgia
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:50:18 -0700
  http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_search_map.php?state_id=10 http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_search_map.php?state_id=9
• New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:07:27 -0400
  I would add; Georgian Bay Motors 118 Shane St. Owen Sound, Ontario Canada N4K5N7 www.georgianbaymotors.com 519 371 9600 Ian
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:21:01 -0400
  Fuel pump, belts, hose repair kit, distributor cap & rotor button, Known working 091 4-speed transmission. Geo/ATL
• Front panel availability
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 07:49:14 -0500
  ...Now figured if I can get the re-enforcement bar and the lower panel - I can repair satisfactorily. TIA Peter Marsh
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:22:27 -0400
  Got around to uploading some photos of the damage. http://picasaweb.google.com/allanstreib/VanagonDamage Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 17 May 2001 11:40:26 -0700
  So whats the difference between the Official Service Manual and the Official Factory Repair Manual? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http...
• front fiberglass bumper FS. CHEAP!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:06:37 EST
  front vanagon fiberglass bumper for sale.. needs some repair. everything there, just needs to have some filler work, easy to do. $40. chris
• Travel Plans
  Historical mailing list - tom hewitt
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:11:33 -0400
  ...What are the VW repair shops, recommended by these lists, should our 82 Westy need attention? Thanks.
• Re: head repair and water pump
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 20:58:43 -0400
  I worked hard on this section, i hope it will help you! http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/water_pump.htm Regards, Ben
• vanagon repair shop in southern oregon?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 03:50:15 -0400
  hi list can anyone recommend a shop in the grants pass, medford, ashland area for vanagons? nothing found on vanagon.com:-( florian
• Re: electrical insulation
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:32:57 -0700
  ...Cable Repair Joy, Google (or go to Amazon) 'liquid electrical tape' and you will find several choices. Also available at FLAPS and other sources.
• Re: CV axel repair
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:37:03 -0400
  Okay, I found the post I was looking for. The Napa part number for the tool is 2304. It should be around $6. -Wes
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:34:32 -0500
  Allan, since oil is such a critical component of engine life, a permanent and proper repair is in order. I use Time-cert threaded...
• Re: Odometer/ tripometer broken
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 21:26:31 -0400
  ...If anyone is afraid to attempt repair of these problems, I can repair them for you in a 24-hour turnaround usually, for $20...
• Re: pricing a 91 westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 08:47:47 -0500
  ...The general public driving Vanagons and Westies just drive them until they break or they are overwhelmed by repairs they've bought and repairs...
• Re: in need of new chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:24:31 -0400
  ...If the ones you have are simply beyond repair then getting good (or repairable) originals is preferable to new aftermarket bumpers. The chrome on...
• Re: odometer repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:25:41 -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...
• coolant pipe repair (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:10:48 -0700
  ...On the shelf at West Marine, right next to the exhaust hose, was a product called "Pipe and Hose Repair Kit," made by DuraPower...
• Re: Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 11:02:06 -0500
  ...Other option - have the vehicle inspected by the highest priced repair shops - a VW dealer would be one - and demand that the prices be...
• Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 22:08:01 -0800
  ...stop. � Which style would a propane tank be? � Chris 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- � � � Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve � Um, I set my valve to either...
• Re: VW factory tent repair
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:20:25 -0400
  ...Does anyone know of a company > that either repairs tent frames or can make replica pieces? Thanks. > > David
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:58:24 EST
  ...When they leak then you can worry about repairing them. Thats my 2 cents. Ken Wilford John 3:16 PS God forbid that you...
• Suing Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 21:24:08 -0400
  ...Has anyone any experience disputing a repair shops work? Sorry for straying from the Vanagon topic. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, James...
• Re: help repair to water pump to take place in the morning!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:22:20 -0800
  ...help repair to water pump to take place in the morning! >Ok, I gotta ask. Why is it necessary to replace all the coolant...
• Re: update head repair 84 wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 14:51:40 -0500
  ...update head repair 84 wasserboxer Here we go again.. After some thinking I decided to keep my vanagon and try to get her fixed...
• Has anyone dealt with Hellroaring Technologies?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 20:00:40 -0600
  ...it was defective originally and they repaired it. Now it still doesn't work and 6 weeks later winter is drawing nigh. Has anyone...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:32:09 -0800
  ...More thorough and better looking than my repair of totally failed corners on instrument cluster; metal reinforcement, each with a tab bent over to...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:56:15 -0700
  two ways to repair that without moving the head. ( good sleuthing and photography btw ) one, is the expandable push rod tube. you remove rocker...