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Re: [WetWesties] Depressing weekend
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:25:20 -0700
...Yahoo! Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJiOWtha2duBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTI0MDE2MjU2Mg--> > Change settings via the Web<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJkMDY4a2p0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNzdG5ncwRzdGltZQMxMjQwMTYyNTYy>(Yahoo! ID...
Re: [WetWesties] Early Fri. Element pop top little vangaon content.
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:13:03 +0000
...She says her Element gets crummy gas mileage and is expensive to have repaired, but it's one of those 'modern vehicles' that doesn...
Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:50:26 -0500
...epoxy-based filler systems made that repair dry rot. > > > > > I use, for most all my composite repairs, the products known as WEST > > System Epoxy...
Clutch Pedal Click
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:39:19 -0700
...Pedal cluster rebuilt, clevis hole repaired http://tinyurl.com/2uw8qax and new clutch MC installed ~ 4 years ago. Low miles since then. All has...
Re: Dometic / A&E awning instructions/paperwork
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 04:51:24 -0800
...Mine had a broken spring when I got it, so I have taken it apart and repaired it. Any other questions, just ask. Good...
Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:08:12 -0700
...Can't remember the name of >> it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. >> >> Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
"99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:37:18 -0700
...is slowly upgrading/repairing the little electrical stuff!) -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group...
Re: [WetWesties] Early Fri. Element pop top little vangaon content.
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:11:21 -0500
...She says her Element gets crummy gas mileage >and is expensive to have repaired, but it's one of those 'modern vehicles' >that doesn...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:42:28 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Update on leaking heads
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 9 Jan 2004 21:07:47 -0800
...Just >> one >> more thing to add to my winter repairs list." >> >> .... you lost me, Mark. Not that it's so hard to do that...
Re: Addition to Westy Rear Table Mod + Slider Window Repair
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:56:08 -0700
...Sorry about all the emails folks, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:06:22 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:20:06 -0700
...LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful! > > > I hear ya. > > Just posted pics of what looks like a repair to the tank. > Interestingly what may...
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: Replacing A/C compressor 91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Sun, 29 Sep 2002 05:55:59 -0700
...Once you find out where the leaks are, either have them repair it, or have them evacuate the system if you will be doing...
Re: Fridge blows out on propane
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Sun, 6 May 2001 09:41:39 -0400
...4 inch steel tank. > > Anyone repair this problem? I am quite familiar with the fridges, for I > have repaired a few of them in...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:30:34 -0800
...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: heat for the Westy
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:06:34 -0800
...and repair. Does your model have a gas heater? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google...
Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:54:58 -0800
...A very thick stack of repairs, new engine way back and new head gaskets after that. No tranny repairs, no clutch repairs other than...
Re: Help...need air condition hose
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 13:49:58 -0800
...I believe that's the high pressure hose?????...can I repair it or is the pressure too high?????? If anyone has a hose, let...
Re: oil drain threads stripped
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:51:26 -0500
...BTW, AAA will bring you parts for minor repairs if you can describe exactly what it is you need to repair the problem. My...
Re: [WetWesties] classic car insurance
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:07:04 -0700
...Yahoo! Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJicm1pa2QzBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTIwNTg4NTc1OA--> > Change settings via the Web<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJkdWFsamppBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNzdG5ncwRzdGltZQMxMjA1ODg1NzU4>(Yahoo! ID...
Re: Buyer Beware '90 Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 16:04:13 -0500
...I inspected this vehicle, advertised as 'perfect', and found it anything but! It needs immediate front-end repairs, for starters, and in my opinion...
Re: Buyer Beware '90 Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 13:13:02 -0800
...groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties > To leave the list, send an empty message to mailto:wetwesties-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > ********************************************************************************************* > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups...
Re: [vanagon] Fresh Water Sources
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:14:39 -0800
...West headin East > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ---------------------~--> > Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying...
Re: Mystification
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:42:06 -0700
Was the new harness repaired? (e.g. old sections of wire replaced) If so...... Did the engine initially run well, new harness installed? If...
Re: Tents 'n Stuff
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:19:06 -0700
...No > repairs. Tough > canvas. Goes up in 10 minutes. Sets up outside the sliding > door for extra > room and the entire thing can be...
Re: [Syncro] Re: Halsey auto repair
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:05:35 -0700
...Halsey auto repair That's got to make things uncomfortable at Christmas time. MM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Reply...
Re: syncro tranny
Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 18:45:41 EST
...Good news is he is a vw mechanic that now manages the repair shop of a honda place... the money was to good. so...
Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:59:05 -0800
...The Vanagon newsgroup is awesome, I understand, but the brethren in the Alfa BB understand an ITALIAN (not German) machine and can repair your...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:38:34 -0800
...Fiberglass repair is setting on the 3 way crack as I write. (amazing what a low wattage shop light can do to keep the...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:21:04 -0700
...Right. (especially considering repair to radius arm hole) Besides, to get my Westy on level surface in my carport really limits the work space...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:57:31 -0800
...3 way crack on luggage rack repaired: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lXLBiFtWLoM/US7Agctg31I/AAAAAAAAG_o/pgXSPcpoTFE/s640/Luggage%2520rack%2520crack.jpg Luggage rack painted...
Re: brief snowtire review
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:22:28 -0800
Great info and I look forward to your Vredestein report. repaired Vredestein link: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=COMTRACWIN Thanks Alistair, Neil...
Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:07:07 -0700
...either a repair or fluid flush scenario? > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > http://groups.google.com/group...
Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:09:59 -0800
...simple access and > navigation through the repair groups. They are a valuable source of > original service and repair information for 1969 to 1994 Volkswagens...
Re: Hot A/C wiring '89 Carat
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 20 Jul 2005 17:31:00 -0700
...Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FC_wanderlodge FAVOR website: http...
Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:35:03 -0500
...Here is a link to the washer >> I weld in >> to repair this. >> >> http://www.mcmaster.com/#93162A380 >> >> A 1-9/32" washer (1...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:07:06 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: [WetWesties] CampervanCulture - Windshield Replace
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 26 May 2011 10:43:30 -0700
Now I'm picturing myself driving to local glass shop, rust repairs done, windowless, breeze in my remaining hair.... ;) In my 'yout, I did...
Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:59 -0800
I assume the pipe was pulled at least part way out toward rear for repair. If not..... Given my limited knowledge of all model...
Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:26:33 -0500
...Can't remember the name of >it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. > >Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
Re: [WetWesties] i went to alaska and for got my bus - no not really - but somebody did
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 7 Mar 2014 10:03:54 -0800
...Include only the information that is relevant to your response. <https://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties;_ylc=X3oDMTJjZ2ZzZjJoBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzOTQyMTMwNDE-> Visit Your Group · <https://groups.yahoo...
Re: [Syncro] Fwd: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:10:22 -0800
...Does anyone know a VW mechanic within 100 miles? Nothing on your repair list Larry. Barb 83 Westy http://spaces.msn.com/members/inmy83westy...
Re: Air conditioning repair-- new hoses
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 17:09:52 -0700
...Good luck, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg...
Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:36 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 20:55:28 -0800
...since the repair is > cosmetic > not structural. hope this helps or confuses you. > c-ya Jonce ===== 1985 Vanagon GL VolksWoman- http://groups.yahoo.com...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:23:39 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
What did I do right?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 12:48:53 -0400
...On the way back from the shop where I performed the repairs I noticed that the vibration I had in 3rd gear, the one...
Re: is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:48:06 -0400
...Scirocco "Rodolfo" >> > 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" >> > http://groups.google.com/group/wash-co-vws2< >> http://groups.google.com/group/wash-co-vws2?lnk=gcimh...
Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:00:29 +0000
...And Nissan will tell you take a hike as far as covering repairs, which average $3,500.00. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > I recommend...
Re: [WetWesties] Ft Lewis troubles
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:25:53 -0800
...Yahoo! Groups Everyday Wellness Zone Check out featured healthy living groups. . __,_._,___
Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:59:53 -0700
...Squirrel My struts in pieces and repaired: http://tinyurl.com/28vumgd there are more in that album. Just click the arrows. pics show what...
Re: Propane Line Corrosion. (Pic)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:32:46 -0700
...pearl? > > Jim > Ha! Yah, and you'd think someone with brass *repair* experience would be able to assess things. <rolls eyes> But trombones et...
Re: Consumer Reports - Our Favorite(or otherwise) Repair Shops
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 28 Jun 1999 09:53:02 -0300
...malcolm s Coby wrote: <color><param>7F00,0000,0000</param><FontFamily><param>Arial</param><smaller>> The archive being recalcitrant I will risk the groups...
Re: 82 Aircooled Moving to Seattle
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 27 May 2010 08:02:02 -0700
...click on the Repair Shop Reviews section And two shops I can suggest with confidence are both on that list. First, Porbug in Lynnwood...
Re: [WetWesties] well this was a new one on me .. maybe old hat maybe the way it is
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:44:46 -0700
...Yahoo! Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJiYTBtbG1iBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTIyNTQyNzMzNw--> > Change settings via the Web<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJkNTc2M25xBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNzdG5ncwRzdGltZQMxMjI1NDI3MzM3>(Yahoo! ID...
Re: Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:41:51 -0800
...I grab any repair manual I find at > goodwill,yard sales,flea markets,etc... I really think that I may have > around 80 books...
Call for North American VW Shop Reviews
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:05:07 -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: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:07:21 -0700
...LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful! > > > > > > I hear ya. > > > > Just posted pics of what looks like a repair to the tank. > > Interestingly what may...