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  • Re: Air conditioning - 1988 GL 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:07:14 -0500
    ...But > > picture is not clear and I still cannot find it. > > > > Anybody know where? > > > > Got all my service stuff out, now can't find...
  • Vanagon list scheduled outage - 2/27/2013
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom (Antler Properties)
    Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:36:55 -0500
    Hi Volks, Weather permitting, the local electric company is scheduled to disrupt service to our neighborhood tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM EST in...
  • Vanagon service in Mesa, Arizona
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sat, 4 Feb 2006 19:39:28 -0800
    Does anyone have knowledge of a VW/German car service shop in Phoenix, Arizona called Perri's. Its on Broadway Road in Mesa. I...
  • on buying a car
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 May 1996 15:32:23 -0700
    ...At that time, the service was free to the buyer. (The seller would pay to list his vehicle.) The service still exists, but now...
  • Re: R12-R134a and the dealer.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:40:06 EDT
    ...The only time I have had poor service from them was after working with a Service advisor who wasn't working there 2 weeks...
  • Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:41:53 -0600
    ...mass appeal, rather than the VW enthusiast, the service managers comment may just be a service ploy, to keep you coming back. I can...
  • interesting cost savings ...
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:03:05 -0500
    according to u.s news and world report, the national park service offers a whopping senior discount on their park passes for folks over...
  • Phoenix Vanagon Service?
    Historical mailing list - Jan Rollins
    Mon, 13 Feb 1995 20:10:26 -0500 (EST)
    ...and is looking for a reliable and affordable place to get service. Would appreciate input from those of you who have had some positive...
  • reliable service in Ottawa, Ont?
    Historical mailing list - Dorothy Vogels
    Mon, 01 Jul 96 10:12:45 -0700
    Can anyone recommend a reliable garage or dealer/service place in Ottawa, Ont. Any guesses on what replacement of an idle air stabilizer valve...
  • EV Transmission Preference
    Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
    Tue, 27 May 1997 08:31:08 -0700
    ...Thanks, Matt Dekker mdekker@eskimo.com Dekker Service Website www.eskimo.com/~mdekker
  • K&N filters
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 30 Jul 1998 13:20:24 -0700
    Mark, The K&N filters are a filte r that you need to service(clean) and re-oil after cleaning, but will give you...
  • Re: Sirus free equipment
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Sat, 28 Jun 2003 12:11:36 -0400
    -- Well, if the rest of their service is as good as this, I will enjoy it. I called on Thursday -- AM to sign up...
  • Re: Roadside service
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 11:27:15 -0600
    Not only does one get the towing service, but if on an extended trip, AAA Premium provides a good many travel related services if...
  • CV & Axle for a Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:35:41 -0600
    ...The van has a 130,000+ miles on it and when I checked the service records from the PO, there was no mention of...
  • Re: interesting cost savings ...
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:07:13 +0000
    Nothing says "old fart" better than an AARP card and National Park Service discount card! I'm only half way there...got the AARP...
  • Re: Bus Depot Great service
    Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 12:02:54 -0500
    ...They felt very concerned and the service and attention i got to settle the problem was very good. Sylvain B�langer Montr�al, Quebec...
  • Re: Best grease to use for CVs
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:57:00 -0400
    ...contains "lead salt(2+)" CV joint service is a very severe service compared to wheel-bearing service, with special requirements for sliding (plunging) motions...
  • Re: removing intake manifold 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
    Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:55:30 -0400
    On an interesting side note, I had my Jeep in the dealer to get a recall taken care of and the service manager told...
  • Re: Old Bus List
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Aug 94 11:15:06 CDT
    ...It has all the service location for Europe referenced in the service manual. Steve Graham NSS 33234 steve@fin_sys.sci.com Caver and...
  • new/changed gopher for the week ending October 14th (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 16 Oct 1994 08:28:36 -0500 (CDT)
    ...server which contains car recall and technical service bulletins. " Admin=Bob Lash <boblash@fununiv.com> Name=ALLDATA Corporation (car recall and technical service bulletins...
  • Re: GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Wed, 1 Sep 2004 20:52:37 -0400
    ...they deliver the kind of service you want and can trust....there is only one "Lucas"....his knowledge of Westy's is beyond anyone...
  • Re: RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
    Historical mailing list - bernie
    Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:55:24 -0800
    ...I have received excellent service as you have Roger. I don't see how service could be different. The tow operators get paid for...
  • Re: Roadside Assistance Plans
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:15:31 -0700
    ...Variation in service from AAA Based on posts to this list and others about AAA the terms of service and the way situations are...
  • Re: Eurovan Westfalia Camper service in Vancouver, BC
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Mon, 3 Apr 2000 11:39:46 -0700
    At 6:33 PM -0700 4/2/00, Ian Burden wrote: >Can members recommend service shops in Vancouver, BC who regularly >deal with the...
  • Re: WTB: Headlight Adjuster
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 9 Dec 2002 11:16:35 -0600
    ...They give good service. Phone 1-800-876-5199 Usual disclaimers. I just like their service. Been good to me. John Rodgers 88 GL...
  • Re: Who Supports The List / The Money Has Already Been Spent
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:19:36 -0500
    ...REA, as well as any other service oriented businesses actually bought the Vanagon to service their customer's? I have never seen a plumber...
  • '86 Weekender FS - Minnesota
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 05 May 1997 11:14:31
    ...the VW service manager called me on Friday to tell me that they just took in an '86 Weekender. here the vitals: price $6400...
  • Re: Vanagon service Chicago or Milwaukee?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Fri, 18 Feb 2005 16:52:31 -0600
    Alpine Import Service In Glendale, WI (Milwaukee Suburb) I have not taken my Vanagon there but know others that have and they have been...
  • Propane Service Valve
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:13:50 -0800
    Just in case anyone needs to replace a service valve and is searching through the archives, here's a link to an outfit that...
  • Re: Sears disaster - Dumb Technicians
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Fri, 25 May 2001 13:26:38 -0500
    ...you just reminded of a funny incident that happened years ago while working at a *major Japanese brand* dealership service department (I know, we...
  • Re: Service interval?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 13 May 2012 13:16:12 -0600
    ...something like "Our records show your 1984 VW is due for it's 330,000 mile service......." I thought that was amusing....
  • Re: AAA premier program, up to 200 miles of towing for free
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:58:14 -0400
    > Just opening a bit of mail, and I received an offer for the > AAA Premier service. The form says it is $9.00 more...
  • Re: [NVC] Wireless Internet Advise Needed
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:26:10 -0400
    ...Also, have a service agreement with them. No one carries cash anymore and losing a sale due to not having card reader is not...
  • Re: VW of America address anyone ???
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 15 Nov 95 16:09:14 CST
    ...Volkswagen United States (800) 822-8987 Customer Service (for sales literature, 3800 Hamlin Road retail sales locations, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 recall information, and
  • Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:28:34 EST
    ...I remember seeing a post of the VW service bulletin from one of those CDs that some folks on the list have. Could someone...
  • Fwd: VICTORY: Park Service scraps major fee hike
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 15 Apr 2018 15:52:34 -0400
    ...Many people, including myself, wrote comments to the Park Service, and it WORKED! See, enough people Can change things. Although, I haven't seen...
  • Re: Money orders to pay for services
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:38:53 +1300
    ...Sometimes it is sure hard to >deal with you guys!!!! Dont get me started on UPS and Postal Service rates. >I cancelled one transaction...
  • Westy Dometic Fridge problem
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:18:57 EST
    ...Let that run overnight and then started the propane service again and it worked fine for a week then yesterday the same story. Propane...
  • Re: RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:11:30 -0600
    ...The two services provided what I expected and needed, no RV service level involved. mcneely ---- Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Wondering > I...
  • Re: OT - Elvis Radio - All Elvis, all the time
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 20:52:12 -0400
    ...We are dedicated to providing quality service and customer satisfaction. We encourage comments on how we can improve our service." Even though you consider...
  • Re: Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left (VW Service)
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 10:43:18 -0700
    I have recently seen an encouraging trend in VW service. My local dealer, Bob Lewis VW in San Jose, used to be really lousy...
  • Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:10:02 -0500
    and so, we ever more plunge into the depths of darkness, both turning over government services to private enterprise, and intruding into nature with...
  • RE:Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left (VW Service)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 10:59:45 -0700 (PDT)
    ...His complaint should be with the VW service department and not VW engineering or any other VW car make. I think his best avenue...
  • Re: GoWesty wheel / tire package
    Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
    Sat, 11 Oct 2003 20:56:12 +0000
    ...Anyway high marks from a customer perspective in both product and service. Duncan 91 Westy 86 Westy Syncro (project) _________________________________________________________________ Frustrated with dial-up? Get...
  • Re: Free: Bentley 87-89 VW Fox Service Manual
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:51:00 -0700
    ...clear, I'm offering up a 1987 - 1989 VW Fox Bentley Service Manual. Neil. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca...
  • Re: BBB & AAA
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:33:20 -0600
    ...If you tell them about the service at Livermoore they will/can cancel their contract for their services. NOT what the local guys would...
  • Re: Buying a new VW - anyone have salesperson advice?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:50:06 -0700
    ...But another consideration is the service department, what is their reputation on warranty service? And as others have pointed out sell private and buy...
  • Wanted: Service Manual for '86 Vanagon GL.
    Historical mailing list - Ted Rozanski
    Sat, 24 Jun 2000 16:47:57 -0700
    ...I am interested in purchasing a complete service manual for this unit. Please respond if you can help out. Thank you, Ted/Seattle,Wa...
  • Re: (costs)happenings/Boston Bob or Golf?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:16:50 -0600
    ...My Flat four Honda Goldwing requires the same service at about the same interval. I don't think I would want to go that...
  • Van-Again gave me great service in past and continues to do so
    Historical mailing list - puzerewski
    Fri, 18 May 2001 03:42:54 -0400
    ...Regular UPS ground......no ridiculous shipping fees, no premiums for this fast service. This sort of service is par for the course with Ken...
  • Re: BENTLY OFFICIAL SERVICE MANUAL - 1968 THRU 1979 - GREEN COVER
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 6 Jun 2021 12:23:52 -0700
    ...11:44 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > BENTLY OFFICIAL SERVICE MANUAL - 1968 THRU 1979 - GREEN COVER > > I have one to give away...
  • Re: Bad Experience (rant)
    Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:57:41 -0500
    hey now! relax man - you've done a great service to a (generally) great group of people. people will make more noise when they...
  • Import Service Article
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 12 Jan 1999 00:13:21 -0800
    I noticed in the Vanagon archives that there is a EXCELLENT article from "Import Service" about head replacement for the Vanagon. It even explains...
  • internet service (no V content)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 8 Aug 2000 16:35:34 -0700
    ...Suddenly, after I had seen workers at the station down the street from me installing optical cables, my service dropped to either 24.6...
  • Re: E-mail retrieving
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:09:26 -0500
    Gerald Masar wrote: > Your ISP may already offer the service, some do. If not, here is a link to a > site that does. It...
  • Re: question about bad sound when releasing clutch pedal
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 17:50:15 -0500
    ...Was it replaced when the clutch was serviced? On Monday, January 6, 2003, at 05:13 PM, David Most wrote: > The clutch was replaced...
  • expansion tank question - redux
    Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 21:08:00 -0700
    ...since last service. > Do I� > Top up? and if so with water or antifreeze (or mix) > Have service done? > freak out and assume the...
  • Re: Boston Bob Engine
    Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 16:22:07 -0400
    It seems like every time this thread comes up, related to any list vendor or service provider, there is the usual flurry of pro...
  • Re: dead house battery / fully charged house battery?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:37:51 -0400
    Installing an aux battery system does not connect any services to the aux battery. That is an independent step and whatever services such as...
  • Re: Flat Towing Vanagon Automatic, CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 13 May 2002 10:22:37 -0400
    ...Your transmission won't even know it's being towed and >> you'll have the opportunity to service/swap you CV's. >> -- >> -- >> Dale Ward...