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Custom exhaust repair questions. PICS
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:33:08 -0700
...What's the best way to repair this? Remove it, go to exhaust shop and have them fabricate or patch/fix this? Could they...
Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:48:05 -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...
Re: 86' Paint code?
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Tue, 8 May 2001 11:19:35 -0400
...brown. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Fox" <afox@usgs.gov> Newsgroups: groupstudy.vanagon Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 10:37 AM Subject: 86' Paint...
Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:11:47 -0400
...Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair Hi all. I'll add some text to the page of what I'm learning. This is the progress...
Call for North American Repair Shop Data
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 12 Nov 2003 12:44:07 -0700
Volks, Since I'm down for Engine repairs I've decided to use the time productively. I'm working with Steve from Syncro.org...
Re: '89 westy w/ subaru motor.. $6400
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:22:08 -0800
...all for $6400!! even at the most..that's a $1000 repair job to the front > corner... I'd be curious to see a...
Oh happy day!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:37:37 -0700
...Of course it happened at the radius arm hole I had repaired. My first reaction was: "Oh no! The small backfill weld is cracking...
Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:28:27 -0700
...Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > > > -- > Jake...
Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:49:49 -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...
Re: Auto Haulers and archives
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:47:35 -0500
...Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:41:08 -0800 >post...
Re: Rust Rot
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 09:53:00 -0700
...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
Re: alignment becomes bushing repair
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:39:30 -0700
...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
The WORST Looking Muffler Repair!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:15:15 -0800
...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:12:46 -0400
Karl Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM> writes: > Please quote the 'horror stories' or especially links to solid > evidence. Many of us in the repair industry...
Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss. Motorcycle Lists?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:17:44 -0500
...Maybe one of the Motocycle Repair for Dummies Yellow/black books and although off his topic, I can't think of anything better written...
Re: Anyone spot the Vanagon on LOST?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 15 May 2009 12:44:18 -0700
...No gerry (jerry) rigging or repairs needed EVER. It will also jump higher than the Dukes Dodge. We could cue in some classic air...
Re: Need feedback/commercial space
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 08:10:41 -0600
...Especially in your area (weather....I've lived in PDX myself), some people will have the ability to do major repairs, but not the...
Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:41:00 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Something only a Vanagon owner could come up with
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:13 -0500
...My current projects - replace rear heater control valve, repair broken AC mount adjustment bracket., repair AC compressor case, overhaul and service AC system, replace...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:55:58 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:41:31 -0700
...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
Re: [WetWesties] i went to alaska and for got my bus - no not really - but somebody did
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 7 Mar 2014 13:56:03 -0600
...They could have been repaired, but VW did not want them sold with a salvage title, so off they went to the yard. > > > > First...
Re: synchro question
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 20:30:38 -0800
I would suggest joining and posting to the Syncro list at http://groups.yahoo.com Search for Syncro and then sign up for membership...
Re: 90 GL fuse trouble
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:28:00 -0700
...where there is a VW on every block. > (it will be listed on craigslist, BTW) > -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com...
Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:07:53 -0700
...Neil. > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
FS: '87 Syncro in Boise
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 14 May 2003 12:45:50 -0600
...Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn...
Re: Fresh Water Sources
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:35:30 -0700
...Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico Volks, One of the harder day to day...
Re: Help...need air condition hose
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:06:38 -0500
...Park, Florida > http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wanderlodge > FAVOR website: http://home...
Re: oil drain threads stripped
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:08:42 -0700
...BTW, AAA will bring you parts for minor repairs if you can > describe exactly what it is you need to repair the problem. > > My...
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro for sale (
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:55:24 -0800
...We are the original owners of the vehicle and we have all the repair records. Most mechanical parts have been replaced and belts are...
Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:28:29 -0700
...I do have an '85 cluster, but want to repair it, (i.e. carefully remove the dang Duct Tape PO put on it!) install...
Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:30:37 -0500
...It's organized by the repair groups in Bentley. On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 1:14 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote...
Re: '89 westy w/ subaru motor.. $6400
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:49:17 -0800
...But then that's just me thinkin' it's a trumpet or something. (my former "career" as a brass instrument repairman) And I bet...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:45:32 -0700
...To further complicate things, the repaired worn radius arm hole has a "new" radius arm with inner nut set to OLD arm nut position...
Re: [Syncro] Derek Drew's Syncro Yields $33 Million
Historical mailing list - mike .
Wed, 9 May 2007 16:47:43 -0700
...Problem Time > www.van-cafe.com (parts and repairs too) > > > __._,_.___ > Messages in this topic > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/32966;_ylc=X3oDMTM0MTVzcXZnBF9TA...
Re: Buyer Beware '90 Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 14:36:15 -0700
...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: hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:59:49 -0800
...The list and the web don't provide a representative cross-section of reliability info, problems and repairs get the majority of press. Not...
Re: swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:26:59 -0600
...So, there's one possibility. ....this oughta be good for a weeks worth of flames :) Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups...
Re: The WORST Looking Muffler Repair!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:25:33 -0800
...Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > > > -- > Jake...
Photos of recent vanagon trip to Rain Forest, Wa
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Sat, 17 Apr 2004 18:27:27 -0700
...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vw-camping/ Hi folks, Just put a small web page together of a recent camping trip with our...
Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:22:50 -0400
...Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair Thanks for the pointers Pat. I appreciate the constructive critique. Yah I"m not at all proud of the...
Hi, I'm considering to buy a VW Transporter (Vanagon, Bus, Caravelle, ...), that is a type II
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 Sep 1994 13:36:57 +0100
...So, I'm seeking advice from you, what kind of typical errors or repairs should I beware of ? Is the turbo diesel much more...
Water Leak @ Body Seam Video, PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:35:02 -0700
...Like I don't see any rust, but now realize that the body was likely repaired on driver side. (I was in denial of...
Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:00:06 -0700
...I used to fret over buying tools I wasn't sure I could get repaired if need be, but then I realized that "brand...
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...
Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:40:19 -0800
...It's organized by > the repair groups in Bentley. > > On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 1:14 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:07:48 -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
Buying parts from Canada
Historical mailing list - The Shaws
Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:26:39 -0700
...Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SyncroDoubleCabs/ b...
Re: trip report
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 28 May 2009 20:23:31 -0400
...It doesn't have to be a roadside repair. -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG in the Back Leaving for a 2400 mile trip tommorow...
Re: trip report
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 28 May 2009 15:56:05 -0700
...Not a casual roadside repair. > bob > > Right. Thanks. I can see it more clearly. Had read that it was a hard place to get...
Re: Used Van Help: I bought the Van!
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 06:59:15 -0700
...Here, used car owners tend to unload older vehicles when the A/C fails and major ($$$) repairs are needed to get it operational. Most...
Re: Useful LED snakelight for your Vanagon on sale at HomeDepot $10 today
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:20:17 -0800
...in Vanagon/Westies for camping activities and/or > after dark troubleshooting/repairs. > The snake base allows you to prop it up and aim the...
Re: Seam rust repair tips WAS (Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:22 -0700
...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Cost of Ownership
Historical mailing list - Mark G
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 15:51:14 -0400
...10,000 (past 5 months as daily driver) Amount of money poured into van thus far: $3031.23 (includes maintenance, repair, and upgrades. I...
Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:27:11 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Vacuum Debris (bugs etc) from Front of Radiator Helps Cooling?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 09:49:41 -0700
...If I can repair that part in situ, then I'll avoid replacing the rad and coolant for now. Am hoping that clearing the...
Re: CV joint failure while on a trip, what next?
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Fri, 2 May 2003 16:05:47 -0700
...I would delay the trip untill repairs can be made. Phil > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info...
Re: Anyone use Bentley on Virtual PC?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 10 May 2004 14:33:05 -0700
...You can print out the pages you need for a repair, make notes on them and put them in the vehicle folder with receipts...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:20:34 -0400
...Head Gasket Repair Kit http://www.barsleaksdifm.com/hg3.htm R On Aug 19, 2008, at 7:09 PM, Robert Stewart wrote: > I read...
Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Help wanted!!!! here we go again - power problems in Custer, SD
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sun, 3 Oct 2004 09:15:31 -0700
...http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy **************************************************************** Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=1295ta0gd/M=294855.5468653.6549235.3001176/ D=groups...