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• Need repair shop on Prince Edward Island
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:13:55 EDT
  Does anyone have a recommendation for an independent repair shop on the island or perhaps the northern section of Nova Scotia? (New Glasgow?) Thanks...
• Re: Head Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:06:51 -0400
  ...It *DOES NOT MATTER* whether you already paid to have the repair done. As I read the FTC program, it is applicable to repairs...
• Re: Repair Shops in Western Mass/S. Vermont
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 11:43:29 -0800
  ...Vermont > Hi everybody, > I'm looking for a good repair shop in Western Massachusetts or Southern Vermont. Need to get the dreaded h. gaskets...
• Odometer Repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 09 Aug 1997 10:50:16 -0500
  My odo is out on the 82 Diesel Westy and have shopped far and wide for the best price on a quality repair job...
• Re: fix fiberglass bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 15 May 2003 08:08:50 -0700
  Hi Jeff, The fiberglass bumpers and side cladding can be repaired and repainted; even the "new" dealer replacements come black, and must be painted...
• Repair Manual
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Sloan
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 11:28:07 -0500
  ...But I really needed a REPAIR manual. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find one to download. Thanks! Stephen (Indiana)
• Thread repair kit for loan or rent?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:15:47 -0700
  Is anyone willing to loan or rent a M14-1.5 thread repair kit? This is the size for a waterboxer oil drain hole...
• vw repair shops in harrisburg, pa? or vw dealer?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 04:41:53 EST
  could anyone give me a name of a good vw repair shop in harrisburg pa..or the name of the biggest vw dealership there...
• Throttle body repair..
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:07:27 -0400
  Found these TB shaft repair tool : http://www.supercooltools.com/html/catalog.html Any comments as to their usefulness on our machines? ie bushing...
• Re: VW factory tent repair
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:48:02 -0700
  ...VW factory tent repair >I have one of the yellow and blue "circus tents" from VW. One of the > metal corner frame pieces is...
• NC body shops for dreaded seam rust repair?
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 01:04:17 -0400
  I'm looking for someone to repair the dreaded left rocker panel Westfalia seam rust. If anyone has had this done in the greater...
• Re: Poptop repair question
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 23:34:33 -0500
  ...Rough chop glass or cloth can be added for strength depending upon the depth and severity being repaired. Owen Brand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee...
• Re: Windshield Chip Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:45:36 -0700
  ...They'd rather pay for the cheap simple repair than replace the whole thing when the crack runs. Jake On 9/27/06, JordanVw...
• Re: Plastic Expansion Tanks Repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 09:31:33 -0700
  Although it may be possible to "repair" the expansion tank, the fact that it has one crack is indicative of a general failure of...
• Help Wanted- VW Repair, will train
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 11:19:05 -0400
  Jon Lukens, who handles VW Repair at The Bus Depot, asked me if I would post this for him, since he's not on...
• Re: Auto Tranny Repair/Rebuild - also Eurovans
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:43:53 -0600
  > I think taking LOTS of photos at disassembly is useful, so too are > some pages from Chilton's Guide to Automatic Transmission Repair > 1980...
• Bosch Automo...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Apr 94 18:25:15 EDT
  Bosch has there own string of service centrers around the US, a whole network of independent repair shops servicing all vehicles with Bosch components...
• Fiberglass bumper repair & installation of ground effects?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Goldstein
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 17:16:53 -0800
  Hi Gang...............Anyone know of a good fiberglass bumper repair guy or girl in the So. Cal. area. Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale etc. etc. I...
• Re: Best Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:40:58 -0600
  If you go to Karl Bloss' repair shop page, you'll find two or three shops located in SLC. www.enter.net/~bloss/vw...
• SoCal - Ventura County Repair Shops?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:59:34 PDT
  Anyone in SOCAL know of reputable repair shops in the Ventura County (Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo) or Santa Barbara area. Thanks. Gregg ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
• Re: Repair shops.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 8 May 2005 09:46:37 -0600
  "I tried to access the repair shop list, but couldn't find it on the archives. Any suggestions on where to look?" Go here...
• Friday Philosophy: On Documentation
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:55:54 -0600
  ...If, on the other hand, a repair deviates from scripture, then there�s a good chance that future repairs will have to take into...
• Re: Repair manual.
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 09:40:01 -0800
  ...Repair manual. >I was just wondering...I am a new owner of an '87 GL and am in need of a >repair manual. I...
• coolant leak repair
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:45:59 -0700
  Has anyone used, know anything definitive (or at least more than I do) about the GoWesty product to repair the ends of the long...
• Dealers vs Independents?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 13:31:02 -0700
  ...the pros and cons of dealer service/maintenance/repairs vs Independent service/maintenance/repairs. Thanks, Bryan 87 Westy
• FS: vanagon fact repair manual (Bentley) on ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:37:46 EST
  ...factory repair manual. 3 days left. good luck, heres the link- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1804155990& r...
• Need help with repair shop list
  Historical mailing list - bob mendonca
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:01:39 -0700
  Wife broke down in Grass Valley, CA with coolant come out the front of our 88 Vanagon! She looking for a good repair place...
• Speedometer repair
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 19:23:52 -0400
  Hi, Does anybody know a place to get my 89 Syncro speedo repaired? Best regards. _____ <http://promos.hotbar.com/promos/promodll.dll?RunPromo&El...
• Re: need advice
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:57:43 -0800
  ...Shouldnt cost more than > regular brake repair. Was it front or back brakes? try to get a specific > answer from him as to what...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 22 May 2007 19:51:36 -0400
  ...wrote... >What is a reasonable repair time to fix the ever present problem of >the >Vanagon Fuel tank leaking when filled up? > >I assume...
• Re: How to fix the foil
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 26 Feb 2017 09:05:41 -0500
  ...I've also used the rear window defroster, wire type, repair kits for short breaks or cracks in the strips. > >GregM >
• Re: Need help with repair shop list
  Historical mailing list - John Mulhall
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:35:54 -0400
  ...Herb's Foreign Auto Repair 13676 Family Cir. Grass Valley, CA 530-273-4710 Wilson's Foreign Cars 14111 Sun View Ct. Penn Valley...
• Re: A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:10:01 -0700
  ...They even were cross the last time I brought it in for warranty repairs. Call some of the van repair places in town, Steven...
• Re: odometer gear repair method
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 12:18:17 -0700
  After several unsuccessful attempts to repair the odometer gear on my 84 GL, I eventually had North Hollywood Speedometer & Clock fix the darn thing...
• Alternator Repair -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:36:35 -0600
  ...http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/electrical/boschaltrepair.htm#intro -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus...
• Questions on Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:32:34 -0500
  Anyone know the cost of the following repairs: Rebuilt tranny, and installation? Replacing an AC compressor? Rear brake shoes, CV boots? Shocks? Decent paint...
• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:31:35 -0700
  ...Repair Manuiel > How ole' wise list, > > As you all know from my posts, I am NOT to knowledgeable when it comes to the > repair...
• Comments on plastic repair system/cup holder repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:08:05 -0600
  For those of you who have tried to used epoxy to repair broken plastic items, you've probably been underwhelmed at the results, especially...
• 84 Westy - Bay Area CA, Need Body Repair Help
  Historical mailing list - roch
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:46:29 -0700
  ...Anyone in the Bay Area who can recommend a repair shop that deals in vanagons that isn't overly pricey or hoping there might...
• Re: repair shop info request
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Sun, 06 Jul 1997 16:13:14 -0600
  > Charles D Earl wrote: > If anyone has any favorite repair shops/mechanics/FLAPS > that you would highly recommend, I'd love to know! A...
• Vanagon a/c repair
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 27 May 2011 15:47:17 -0500
  ...The ducting that runs along the ceiling I had to take to a body shop for repair because the area where the screws go...
• Re: fix hole in battery
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:48:04 -0800
  "can't repair"???? How about looking in the phone book for a battery shop?� They sell and maintain batteries for industry or even vanagon...
• Did we forget to post the Bob Hoover story for Christmas?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:01:28 +0000
  Midnight Repairs | | | | | | | | | | | Midnight Repairs He came down the back drive just before midnight on Christmas Eve. I was out in the shop, about to...
• RIP Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:02:13 -0700
  Gone but NOT forgotten <http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/obituaries/articles/2008/11/02/boston_bob _donalds_vw_repair_expert/> http://www.boston.com...
• Re: vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:03:24 EDT
  In a message dated 9/6/00 12:27:29 AM, mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM writes: <<Is there any way to repair vinyl? As...
• Anyone there repairs ECUs?
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 17:11:49 -0500
  ...Can anyone repair these? Do the bad ones have any value as cores? THey are for Vanagons 1986-1991. Sorin Bejenaru (650)216-0000
• rear bumper repair in Costa Mesa...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Melman
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:35:34 -0800
  Any recommendations for a repair shop in/near Costa Mesa, California? I was in a low speed rear end collision and it looks like...
• German Motor Werks Inc. - German imports, auto repair shop. Pittsburgh, PA. - Auto Repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 11:46:17 -0600
  I think a couple of phone calls should solve the problem. I'd start in first thing in the morning. http://www.germanmotorwerks.com...
• Re: VW Micro-Bus Repair Books
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Jul 1994 06:46:44 -0400 (EDT)
  Mr Spock writes: > Can someone recommend a book specifically geared toward repair >AND maintainence (sp.) of older VW vans (like the micro-bus)? Perhaps...
• Plastic Expansion Tanks Repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 20:27:07 -0500
  ...I will purchase a new one but am considering repairing the old one as a spare for my '87 and '91. Has anyone ever...
• Re: Windshield
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:29:14 -0500
  a glass shop will not do the repair. you have to take it to a body shop where they will pull the windshield, make...
• Re: Further advice on AC repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 15:47:58 -0500
  ...Further advice on AC repair needed > My 85 Westy is in the shop for AC repair. The mechanic says at least > one of the...
• Re: Costliest Brand To Repair?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:48:38 -0600
  ...Decent mileage and no major repairs for either of them over five and 12 years ownership respectively. Rather than cost of repair you might...
• Re: Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Mon, 25 Dec 2017 13:28:10 -0800
  ...Midnight Repairs > > Lest we forget. > > Thanks again for everything Mr. Hoover. > > http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.co.uk/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html > > Merry Christmas all...
• FW: Recommended repair facilities page?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 10:37:48 -0400
  ...Recommended repair facilities page? Joe Fournier's Vendor List: http://www.volks.net/vendlist/index.htm Jim A wrote: >I know that it's...
• Re: In vehicle head gasket fix!!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 17:58:39 EST
  ...Why would you do such a numbnuts repair when spark plug thread repair inserts are just about available in all night drugstores? Now, everybody...
• Syncro speedometer output repair?
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:28:07 -0400
  ...Is there any way, such as there is in regular transaxles, to repair it without removing the diff and/or taking it to a...
• New Pics finally up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:49:09 -0600
  ...Head Gasket Repair Heater Blower Assembly Removal Keep in mind that these are not how to photos, just merely the photos I took while...
• Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 22 May 2007 18:52:39 -0400
  What is a reasonable repair time to fix the ever present problem of the Vanagon Fuel tank leaking when filled up? I assume the...
• Re: good repair shop in San Diego area
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:45:26 -0800
  ...good repair shop in San Diego area To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 3:36 PM Anyone know a good...