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• Re: Heater repair
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:47:29 -0500
  ...gauge wiring, radio wiring, remote door lock wiring, and find and > repair the broken wire or the power door locks. Then on to draining...
• Re: Probably get this one for $2k
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 29 May 2015 19:57:05 -0700
  ...His repair budget was $3K. I assume the estimates for repairs exceeded that number. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On May 29, 2015...
• proposed posting title formats
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:49:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...for example, for reports on repair procedures, have a standard subject line heading of, 'repair procedure: <description>', or for a list member's report...
• Re: Tire Repair - Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 11:26:30 -0700
  ...Tire Repair - Tubes? > Had one with the same symptoms however no leaks in the rubber itself. In fact > no leaks ever found but it...
• VW Repair Shop in the Denver Area???
  Historical mailing list - gordy jones
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 15:05:20 -0700
  Does anyone know of a quality VW repair shop in the denver area? I want to get in touch with one who might be...
• Re: Where do you find companys that work on vanagons on vanagon.com?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 16:00:06 -0400
  ...Adam P I hope that the folks who run the "Recommended Repair shops" URL list do NOT take the word of the shop owner...
• Re: windshield wiper switch repair ????
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 May 2004 15:35:52 -0500
  ...windshield wiper switch repair ???? > I searched the archives & vanagon.com, Ben's pages, > Frank's pages etc but the topic dos not pop up...
• New Member with smoke problem.
  Historical mailing list - wayne withers
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:42:34 -0700
  ...I am an aircraft mechanic and have an ugly but good repair for cracked intake boots. We have this rubbery stuff we use to...
• Re: 1984 VW Vanagon Camper - $3500
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:55:38 -0400
  ...seller's cause, or to Code Pink, by repairing this van, > or by donating repair funds. > I think I'll write him and suggest...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Halsey auto repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:06:35 -0700
  ...Halsey auto repair > Halsey automotive in Portland Oregon is where I take my van to be > repaired. > I haven't been there in a...
• Re: broke down in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:02:02 -0700
  ...Anything, German Repair It's on the N Side of 141st between Aurora, & Linden. This next one has quite a few GOOD recommends: Louis...
• Re: [Easy vanagon repairs, yes it can happen]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 12:50:24 MDT
  ...Well, It's been said many times here on this fine list that we don't hear enough good vanagon repair stories, instead we...
• Re: cluster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 08:56:19 -0400
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-15067-Window-Defogger-Repair/dp/B000HBI9YQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1338899609&sr=1-1...
• RoadHaus - Repair Mantra
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 10:38:29 -0700
  Volks, Thoughts on the RoadHaus Road Repair by Bernie John - - - It's near the end of the year and all through the land, The...
• Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:11:01 -0700
  ...Just posted pics of what looks like a repair to the tank. Interestingly what may be a repair, has a stain of sorts in...
• Alternate Manual To Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:40:37 -0400
  ...Reportedly, according to a post from one of our members a few months back, some of these have 70+ pages of detailed repair information...
• Re: Info Wanted: '66 Bus Cargo Floors
  Historical mailing list
  6 Sep 95 10:44
  ...wow, $220!!! the repair sections (the corregated sheets) should only cost about $25 each max! >How hard/expensive will this job be? I do...
• WTB: 83-91 Westfalia (Syncro?)
  Historical mailing list - Camron Hastings
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 13:13:53 -0600
  ...If is ok if it needs minor repairs, but minor only (broken mirror, tail lamps, shocks, screens, etc...). I am looking for a solid...
• Help! My Westy..
  Historical mailing list - Yosh
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:35:41 +0900
  ...The different friend is challenging that repair. ISCU may not be repaired completely. If anyone sells "Good used-ISCU" to me I say big...
• Re: Westy water tank repair, how to?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 08:41:49 -0500
  ...Westy water tank repair, how to? Anybody ever had to patch a hole in the westy water tank? I have a spot on the...
• Subject: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Fri, 27 May 2005 13:06:15 -0700
  ...I've received several recommendations for a firm located in Bend, Oregon who specializes in vanagon automatic transmission repair and rebuild. K.C. Martin...
• Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 15:05:01 -0500
  ...If you do your own repairs, the pain may be larger and the expense may be less -- Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers...
• Re: More on Syncro tires.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:34:20 -0700
  ...But, I also have a tire puncture repair "kit" and pump to deal with" ordinary" flats. I haven't had to put it into...
• Re: vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:39:22 -0800
  ...save.. > > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Idiot-s-guide-to-seam-rust-repair180.htm > > > > > > > > > ************** > One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail...
• '91 Front Bumper.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:35:59 -0500
  My 91 carat font bumper got crunched beyond repair. Anyone know of a potential parts place in the southeast where I might get one...
• Re: Heater repair
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:39:09 -0500
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• Re: Redding?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:54:29 -0700
  Check here: www.roadhaus.com .... repair shops. bob On Dec 7, 2011, at 12:38 PM, Andree wrote: > Any mechanics? > > Seem to be having...
• Re: [Westfalia] Re: Halsey auto repair
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:01:22 -0700
  RE: The rest of the Story about Halsey Danny, thanks for posting that information to all. I was afraid we were going to hear...
• Wanted: Bentley manual for '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - D&J
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 17:55:01 -0600 (MDT)
  If anyone has the "Volkswagen Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual 1980-1991" that they would like to sell, please contact me. Thanks. Dick Taylor...
• Windscreen!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 20:58:38 -0700
  Hello, My windscreen has been damaged and is not repairable. Any receommendations as to what I should replace it with, please point me towards...
• Re: Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:11:24 -0400
  >CNN report on refugees heading back into Kosovo. > >Dark Blue, side door open. > >Smiling kids waving. > >Ch Wonder if they repaired the one they...
• Horn Repair
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:38:45 -0800
  Volks, Just finished replacing, (turn signal, Hi-beam, horn switch) & the horn contact that mounts in the steering wheel. works Great! ;>)) Thanks for all...
• Digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 12:41:59 -0700
  ...Replace? Repair? Your help is always appreciated. Zoltan [text/html]
• Repair shop needed, Eureka/Arcata Calif
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 08:35:20 -0800
  My sister is traveling in her Vanagon and needs a shop to look at her Vanagon. Can anyone suggest a place for her to...
• sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 04:05:38 EST
  ...the rocker panel i think, the u shape channel is getting bad are their replacements or how do you fellows repair them thanks,Neal
• Mitchell Repair
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:53:09 -0800
  Does anybody use Mitchell On-Demand? They have online access subscriptions and was told by rep that you can print and maybe download during...
• Body shops in Portland, Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:13:34 -0700
  Can anyone recommend a shop that has done rust repair on their van in the Portland area? My seams and windshield need some attention...
• Re: Vanagon repair in Phoenix AZ area?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 11:17:11 -0700
  ...Vanagon repair in Phoenix AZ area? >Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 00:35:27 -0800 > >I looked at the recommended repair list. I searched...
• Re: Repair ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:39 -0600
  Darrell Boehler in Makanda, Illinois can be reached by email at > midwesty@midwest.net < He repairs them. He used to be on this List...
• Re: stabilizer link repair
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:21:18 -0700
  > How has this repair held up? Any particular reason why you welded on an > allen head bolt rather than a threaded rod? JAKE: NO...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:01:24 -0700
  I just called Palo Alto, they said they can repair it, estimated cost 350-400. Wow. Much more expensive than I expected. -Mark > On...
• Re: analog clock repair
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 6 Feb 2019 09:51:31 -0800
  ...analog clock repair > > I would like to get mine working, > are there any resources availible? > thanks > mr >
• Re: JB Weld Throttle body repair question.
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:04:41 -0400
  ...JB Weld Throttle body repair question. Properly adjusted the throttle should not actually close off the flow. The stop should be adjusted so that...
• Re: Rust Repair Huntsville AL
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 4 May 2013 13:27:38 -0500
  ...Rust Repair Huntsville AL I need to have the rust behind the cabentry of my 85 Vanagon mitigated. Is there someone in the Huntsville...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:45:40 -0600
  ...instructions for repairs so those instructions they actually say "use a > > 15mm wrench...use a 17mm wrench" depending on which repair you are doing...
• Re: 1973 bus engine questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 15:12:07 -0400
  ...Those facing expensive fuel injection repairs have been known to do the same. the distributor number's on the side of the distributor. I...
• Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 /etc.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 02:10:43 EDT
  ...The VW shop does maybe two major engine repairs a year, and about one major trans job every two months. We are the number...
• steering relay gear
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:51:57 -0400
  ...The imported Haynes manual says this part is non repairable but can be lubricated. Has anyone ever tried to disassemble or repair one of...
• Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:06:31 -0700
  ...Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish) > I thought all had a filter before the pump and later models added the large > metal filter after...
• Who works on your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Petty
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:16:41 -0400
  I know a lot of us do what repair work we can on our Vanagons. I am wondering where you go when you are...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Wed, 5 May 2004 15:52:07 -0700
  ...Larry, I have enjoyed your website, and more importantly I need and have used your updated repair shop listing.The site here is way...
• Re: My first trip in the hand painted westy - shifting/clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:34:27 -0400
  ...I was able to fully correct the problem by following the advice in a repair manual. If you have access to Haynes' "VW Transporter...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:23:51 -0500
  ...Extended warranties are best thought of as an "insurance policy" you buy to protect yourself from large unexpected repair bills. Generally the dealer is...
• Re: repair books
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:48:31 -0400
  ...The unfortunate thing about the Haynes is that the folks who wrote it decided that there were cretain repairs that the rank amature should...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:09:25 -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...
• Re: Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:01:08 -0800
  ...Sliding door lower track repair > > > > since there's a groove, we have the option of repairing le lower track or > > putting in a new...
• Re: Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:16:20 -0500
  ...Maybe a cooperative effort from the members of this > board, where each person could teach one aspect of vanagon repair or > maintenance? I would...
• Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
  ...Functioning normally; Repair: Vacuum lines: Found one failed. Inspect: Repair: Source, acquire, and install replacement line; Repair: Remove Digijet Control Module (DCM); Remove cover...
• Re: vanagon digital clock repair
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:46:32 -0700
  ...vanagon digital clock repair >I found an archived article about clock repairs and it seems that the issue > I have is repairable, but I...
• Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:09:36 -0500
  ...I've discovered damaged components under the hood (broken plastic vacuum tee) and demanded that they repair them at no cost to me. I...