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• Re: Where is a good place to get an inexpensive catalytic converter for an '87 2.1L Van?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:15:10 -0400
  ...The both have a 5-year warranty, though the Walker is mistakenly labeled as only having a 90-day warranty. I confirmed with Magnaflow...
• Re: Tire emergency in Oklahoma City
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:56:30 -0800
  ...If one of > their new tires fails early and you try to collect under the warranty: > > - don't let Discount push you into repairing...
• Re: Lead-Acid battery reliability
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 22:53:05 -0400
  ...Good value for the dollar and their warranty is great. Another > great warranty is the batteries at Auto Zone, but more expensive. Others > also...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:52:52 -0500
  ...VW, like all manufacturers up until very recently, made no difference in change intervals or warranty validity between "synthetic" and regular oil. In fact...
• Re: Battery question, nvc, but could be
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:26:53 -0700
  The Interstate-branded batteries from Costco have a "42 month full replacement" warranty, btw
• Re: Lawsuit/ Bastards! / VWOA Is Lurking
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 2 May 2001 21:00:24 -0500
  ...it to the local VW dealership it was being replaced under > warranty. The day after posting he called up the VW dealer to check...
• NVC - ice damage to my 09 Jetta wagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:44:44 -0600
  ...I took it back to VW for a look and they are checking to see if it would be covered under the warranty. I...
• Re: AVP and repair costs nationwide (Longish)
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 14:34:06 -0700
  ...Shipping costs are nonexistent. > > AVP should fix this under warranty themselves. Defective seals are > covered by their warranty just like a defective piston would...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 14:54:07 -0800
  ...A $200 job on a Rabbit had ~ $30 warranty on the > muffler only!!! > > Austin > That's why you only go to Midas for the...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:54:32 -0500
  ...I hate having my arm twisted though. > > That's fine, if they provide free fluid during the warranty period. > Otherwise, the Magnuson-Moss warranty...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:13:06 -0400
  ...Buy an illegal, direct copy of a product developed over many years by a good German company (Espar), one that carries no warranty and...
• Re: my answers to the EV questions
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 14:33:03 -0400 (EDT)
  > BTW, any of you EVers out there contemplating how to find out if you have > the piston slap problem - before the warranty runs out...
• Re: EV Problems
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:07:31 -0700
  ...You should have a pamphlet which explains the emissions control system warranty. OLTECO Ari Ollikainen P.O. BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford...
• GEX transmission Advice Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 20:26:22 EST
  Anyone have any experince with GEX transmissions? They offer a automatic for $950 with a 12/12 warranty. Ed
• champion starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Griffiths
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:15:05 -0400
  Are these starters any good? They are available at CDN Tire with 3 yrs warranty and only 10$ core charge Mike
• Re: Comparison Shopping for Cars (Volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:31:54 -0400
  ...However the make or break it might be in the warranty. I > know > VWs 100k mile drive train warranty is good, but I don...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:19:38 -0700
  ...I was told at a tire shop > that offers a free replacement road hazard warranty that they are able > to do that because they...
• VWoA warranty - any recent experience?
  Historical mailing list - robert barwise, LKG2-2, 508-486-5367
  Fri, 6 Oct 95 11:45:32 EDT
  All this warranty talk has come at an interesting time for me, although it's not related to the Vanagon situation(s). My 93...
• Re: VW Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 18 May 2006 15:20:46 -0700
  ...Should any problems arise that would require a warranty fix, however, you would have to provide proof that all of the regularly required maintenance...
• Fwd: 1985 Vanagon - Engine Transplant. Factory vs. other Rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:34:12 EST
  ...He didn't mention a warranty. Another place in Phila, (they have 30 bays - all they do is replace engines, and they say they...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 15:17:51 -0600
  ...Goodyear has given me excellent warranty coverage for tire problems including cracking side walls, (ozone damage). Just had a warranty adjustment for a thread...
• Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:38:03 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Anthony Egeln wrote: > The Maval racks have a lifetime warranty....done the warranty once already. > > http://www.mavalgear.com...
• 1 year review: Kumho Road Venture ST's 215/70R14
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 09:07:00 -0800
  ...A set of 4 cost less than $300 installed with the "Lifetime" replacement warranty through Discount Tire. The warranty also covers tire rotation. Plus...
• Re: LVC Re: Long, Big Rant about a Crappy VW Dealership
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:37:04 -0800
  ...to warranty expiration and they didn't fix it then they must by law fix it under warranty even after the warranty period is...
• Re: Syncro Ball Joint
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 11:06:37 +0100
  ...fabricate ridiculously inflated labor charges for warranty work on your Syncro (while they're actually doing non-warranty work on someone else's car...
• FS:90 Vanagon Camper Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  18 Mar 1996 15:33:41 -0500
  ...White Plains, NY (25 mis north of NYC) Metallic Silver with alloy wheels 70000 mis, original owner 2000 mis left on extended transferrable warranty...
• Re: Help - Leaky Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 May 1998 17:44:00 -0500
  ...Lifetime factory warranty (although so far I haven't had a single warranty claim). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com
• Re: Yokohama Tire Report - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 22:54:49 EST
  ...I can understand your dismay at Yokohama not offering any warranty or replacement assistance. The fact is that these tires are rated commercial and...
• Re: new van, inspect'n & warrnty questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 19:41:29 -0400
  The MasterGuard Platnium plan available from a VW dealer is the preferred warranty company. Most of these warranty companies are quite evil and will...
• Re: alternators-Bosch or otherwise?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 13:08:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I just put the fourth power-steering pump in 3 years in my Mustang, all under Kragen's "Lifetime Warranty". I've come to...
• Re: Dremels
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 10:32:20 -0800
  ...My Rotozip 'died' within warranty period (after just one use) but instant response by Rotozip: Overnight mailed replacement and they paid for return shipping...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:40:32 -0500
  ...To finagle one from the manufacturer because the old one was under warranty would be dishonest. mcneely ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Lots...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:43:35 -0600
  Most Craftsman hand tools do carry a lifetime warranty, but some do not. Their torque wrenches are among those that no longer carry a...
• Re: NVC: New Beetle questions
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 09:45:28 -0400
  ...On the '99 (not sure about the '00), VW extended the warranty on the window regulator due to the problem. Check it carefully. If...
• Re: 2.1 motor in AZ/NM area?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:08:11 -0800
  ...NWCR motor that broke a cam 3,000 past warranty. Jerry @ NWCR is standing behind his work. It’s on a pallet, and tomorrow...
• Vanagon longevity
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:56:03 -0700
  ...rep mentioned the 80,000 km tread warranty she called it ,rather sarcastically, a lifetime warranty ,implying that the tires would outlive the vanagon...
• Re: Interstate Battery Update
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:59:39 -0600
  ...And that warranty support was >extremely good for some. > >They came out recommending Interstate brand (among others), noting >that the batteries were among the...
• Re: Lead-Acid battery reliability
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:57:26 -0700
  ...Good value for the dollar and their warranty is great. Another great warranty is the batteries at Auto Zone, but more expensive. Others also...
• Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:29:13 -0400
  ...Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam Jim, Not sure at which dealerships you know techs, but out here in California, the techs are very well...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:27:39 -0400
  ...will only honor the warranty if > your > phone > number/name is in the system. I bought a used car for my mom a few...
• Re: GEX Vanagon Engines
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 16:56:10 +0000
  ...It was not uncommon for these to fall off during regular use, voiding the warranty Greg Potts www.pottsfamily.ca www.busesofthecorn.com On...
• Re: Battery Mfg. Warranty Charging Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 10:44:56 -0500
  ...Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 10:03 AM Subject: Battery Mfg. Warranty Charging Voltage > Funny we should be on the battery topic. My setup...
• Re: Water pumps - '1986-1991' Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:44:52 -0400
  ...This is the approximate times I had >to replace pumps: > > 1 6,000 covered under 2 year/24,0000 warranty > 2 23,900 covered...
• Re: Looking for a VW van
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 19:54:55
  ...Liked the warranty (good at any VW dealership). Phone (214) 231-4691 Happy hunting, Chris L. Miller
• Re: 91 Vanagon Heads Blown: w...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 1994 16:27:06 -0400
  secret warranty with blown head gaskets pays, I think, 100% if the car is below 50,000 miles; less percent above that
• Canadian Vanagon Motors
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 6 Aug 96 12:59:38 UT
  Can anyone give me more information about those Canadian rebuilds? Who do you order from and what kind of warranty are on them? Thanks...
• reliable cars NVC
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:49:50 -0600
  http://www.reliabilityindex.co.uk/tophundred.html?apc=3128339010848601 Analysis by an independent warranty provider in the UK. No american cars but an interesting...
• Re: Extended Warranty, Anybody heard of these people?
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sun, 03 Dec 1995 19:06:11 -0700
  ...For what it's worth, the name sounds very similar to a company that I got a similar insurance/warranty from when I bought...
• Re: Intermittent starting problem, part II,
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 16:33:38 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Cost me right around $100 for a new, not rebuilt, starter from Checker/Kragen w/a lifetime warranty. I had to put it in...
• Re: Any Bilstein users?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 22 May 2001 21:33:53 -0700
  KYBs have a lifetime warranty, too. I've had KYBs and Bilsteins on my '85 Westy. I kinda preferred the KYBs. Karl Wolz ----- Original...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:25:57 -0800
  ...Jeff Field at Transaxle engineering honored his 12 month internal parts warranty for labor with the agreement that since the failure was wholly due...
• Re: Battery question
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:39:02 -0400
  ...Battery question If the battery has only a one year warranty, it's not much of a battery, and I would expect it to...
• Re: GEX Vanagon Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:48:58 -0400
  ...After it failed > under warranty he disassembled it to discover it had used con rods > from three different vendors. He took them to small...
• Extended Warranty, Anybody heard of these people?
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Sun, 3 Dec 1995 15:48:09 -0500
  I got my Eurovan back at the end of August and roughly two months later recieved a letter offering an extended warranty on the...
• Re: syncro problem index?
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 16:24:04 -0400
  Go the archives and seach on "warranty" under 1995. Actually, here is the search URL: http://www.med.umn.edu:8853/cgi-bin/headsearch...
• Re: Batt is 100% - no crank/starter doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:52:52 -0500
  Also use a new stater motot pilot bering,or you may loose warranty on the new starter(if needed)
• Re: Sears battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 13:55:58 -0700
  ...And lots of warranty locations nationwide(and I work for Target). Yes it fits in the hole and Wally World even sticks the warranty...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 18:57:22 -0600
  ...Will Not Void Warranty New Prestone Cor-Guard� was the result of seven years of research and development at the renowned Prestone Innovation Center...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:49:20 -0700
  re "If his old one is still under warranty what should he do?" If that's a real question he could come clean with...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:37:18 -0600
  ...Bring the thing in for warranty, everyone knew when it was purchased. So, Wally's is avoiding prorated replacements by reducing the total warranty...