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• Re: Speaking of rust repair, Virginia?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:10:32 EDT
  ...of repairs of which Zolly speaks below? Thanks, Marc Perdue hello Marc I am in salem Va and do all kinds of repair work...
• Syncro tire repairs?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 20:18:41 -0800
  ...Trying to prepare for emergency backcountry tire repair. I know all Syncro tires must match to prevent damage to the VC... but what are...
• Re: A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:18:39 -0500
  I've never had auto A/C repaired before - living in Michigan doesn't make it a necessity. However, even if I really needed...
• Re: Repair shops.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 8 May 2005 09:57:17 -0700
  ...Repair shops. > I tried to access the repair shop list, but couldn't find it on the archives. Any suggestions on where to look...
• Re: Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:46:54 -0800
  since there's a groove, we have the option of repairing le lower track or putting in a new one (both require welding) I...
• Vanagon repair manuals-How Many?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 21:02:15 -0500 (CDT)
  Are there any other Vanagon repair manuals than just the Bentley manual? Did Haynes ever publish one? Has anyone every spent the $85 (per...
• F.S. Bentley repair manual
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jun 1997 13:14:19 -0400 (EDT)
  I have an extra Bentley Vanagon Repair manual for models 80-89, for gas, diesel, and syncro, and camper. Will sell for $50.00...
• viscous couplings.....removal and repair
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 20:09:50 +0100
  how do I remove the viscous coupling from my 86 vanagon....once its removed can it be repaired or is it an item i...
• FS Bentley repair manual
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 14:26:19 -0700
  As a former vanagon owner I have a Bentley repair manual I no longer need. It's in good condition but has some oil...
• Auto Repair Books
  Historical mailing list - Peter Linsley
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:15:48 -0700
  Hello, I'm a novice at auto repair and I'm looking for a good book about the subject, the more pertinent to the...
• Repair shops.
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
  Sun, 8 May 2005 06:41:38 -0700
  I tried to access the repair shop list, but couldn't find it on the archives. Any suggestions on where to look? Also, any...
• Re: another speedometer cable question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:57:19 -0400
  >I used a mesh tape (used for drywall repair) and JBWeld to >build up the corners... I've used fiberglass cloth and epoxy to...
• Akron,OH Parts or repair shop?
  Historical mailing list - Geosh Fathauer
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 00:27:17 -0400
  ...swap, is there a good local parts place or repair shop in Akron? The repair shops probably won't be open on the weekends...
• Re: Plastic Expansion Tanks Repairable?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 12:09:42 EDT
  ...Has anyone ever successfully repaired one of the plastic expansion tanks? If so how. All data appreciated. >> As cheap as the replacements are (like...
• Oil drain plug now with heli-coil
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 20:06:56 -0800
  ...This was a "surprise" repair by a trusted mechanic. It started leaking right after he had it in for other repairs, and an oil...
• Call for repair shops & contacts in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:24:33 -0400
  Volks, I've just added 30 more VW Shop Reviews to the North American VW Van Shop (Repair/Parts) Lisingt. Current listing can be...
• Call for repair shops & contacts in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:24:33 -0400
  Volks, I've just added 50 more VW Shop Reviews to the North American VW Van Shop (Repair/Parts) Listing. Current listing can be...
• FS: Fiberglass bumpers, front seats
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:22:57 -0700
  ...The other has a very poor black repaint and will need repair and paint. One corner is cracked. But it is repairable. Both the...
• Here's a new scam...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 18:58:04 -0700
  ...Cheers, Jeff ---SCAM START--- Hello This is Janet kush and i will like to speak with the owner or manager of the repair shop...
• Repair Shops in Western Mass/S. Vermont
  Historical mailing list - John Ryan
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 07:30:45 -0800
  Hi everybody, I'm looking for a good repair shop in Western Massachusetts or Southern Vermont. Need to get the dreaded h. gaskets done...
• Repair shop list by location need quick
  Historical mailing list - bob mendonca
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:58:56 -0700
  Can't locate anywhere! Wife is broke down in Grass Valley, CA and doesn't know where to take it for repairs no dealer...
• Re: Hot Foot...repair cable..what's involved?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 07:21:34 -0700
  Thanks for the info on the quick fix (turning off valve manually)...if I want to repair the cable what is involved? Thanks! __________________________________ Do...
• Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:43:50 -0700
  Does anyone know of a place in southern or central California that will test and repair a propane leak? I'm a little concerned...
• does anybody have the address of the speedo repair shop in texas ?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 11:37:48 -0400
  I have lost the name and address of the european speedo repair shop in Texas can anybody provide me with it I dont see...
• A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:58:18 -0700
  I just took my '86 Camper to the only auto A/C repair shop that I know of in the Sacramento, CA area (Polar...
• No More Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Bibler
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 09:12:02 -0700
  ...After a mechanic repaired the leak on the lower radiator hose, he told me that the heads needed repaired (something I already knew about...
• Re: Jackson, WY VW repairs?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:56:29 -0500
  Rabbit Row Repair Teton Village Road Jackson, WY 307-733-4331 Hope this helps Alan Bosch Mike Barker <mike.barker@SNET.NET> on 06...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:05:36 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver Matthew Pollard wrote: > there was talk a while back about repairing the idle stabilizing unit. > Unfortunitly i was not...
• Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:39:23 -0800
  90 2.1L Does anyone have any advice on coolant pipe repairs ? I was about to change out the two large hoses that feed...
• Repair ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:09:28 -0500
  I have a bad unit that'd I like to have checked & repaired. Has anyone had success have one fixed? I found a company...
• Re: '73 Westy needs faucet repair
  Historical mailing list - Terry Erb
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 16:23:11 -0700
  ...Terry On Oct 11, 6:00pm, Jack Stafford wrote: > Subject: '73 Westy needs faucet repair > The faucet on my '73 Westfalia started leaking at...
• Re: Repairing the Foil?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 21:24:08 -0700
  Jim, I've used a conductive ink pen to do these kind of repairs. I know www.tubesandmore.com has them. Jon On Sat...
• Fwd: Broken/Loose Adjustable Arm Rest - passenger seat - window side.
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 06:43:13 -0700
  http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon go to Interior > Armrest Repair. One of the first repairs i remember doing as well! Thanks, Brent -- Brent Weide...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On the nature of Repair
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:19:24 -0600
  ...On the nature of Repair I came across this blog post which I thought might be of interest to some in our Vanagon community...
• Repair manual
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 11:57:26 -0500
  Hi, I want to buy a repair manual for my 1990 Westfalia but I am not sure if I must pay more for the...
• Rust and fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:43:50 -0500
  I've created a new section on my page containing photo's and info on my recent rust and fiberglass bumper repair. See it...
• WBX Engine Repair/Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steve Anderson
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 04:09:45 EST
  ...Would appreciate input, comments re pros/cons of head repair, engine replacement, what type, Eurospec, Tiico, Suburu etc. Thanks, Sam 72 Type III Sq...
• Odometer Repair in Toronto?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:04:58 -0400
  ...Anyway it is broken again and I want to get it repaired without mailing it to the US. Thanks, Chris
• For Sale: Offical Bently Repair Manual for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Gardner
  Thu, 29 May 2003 15:47:51 -0400
  I have 2 Bently Offical repair manuals which include gas, diesel, syncro, and camper models. I am asking 40/each and 5 dollars for...
• Re: Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
  ...A local transmission or repair shop should be able to repair yours. There are all sorts of level or repair to rebuild levels here...
• Re: map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:38:45 -0400
  You could always 'color' your black map pocket cured epoxy repair area with a permanent black marker........... Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Wellhouse...
• Re: does anybody have the address of the speedo repair shop in texas ?
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 17:14:04 -0500
  ...does anybody have the address of the speedo repair shop in texas ? I have lost the name and address of the european speedo repair...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:51:05 -0700
  This is a complete redesign, not a repair, which is what I'd expect from a man of your talents and resources. I "repaired...
• Rust Repair Shops, Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Angus Johnston
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:25:00 -0700
  Hi there, Can anyone recommend a reasonable bodywork shop with experience in Westy rust repairs in Vancouver, BC? I have an 83 Westy with...
• Re: Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:21:35 -0400
  ...How can POR-15 and fiberglass be better than original metal? There is really only ONE way to repair metal to near-new condition...
• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:35:38 -0400
  ...Repair Manuiel ::: :::How ole' wise list, ::: :::As you all know from my posts, I am NOT to knowledgeable when it comes to :::the :::repair...
• Re: repairing the blue PCB ribbon on the back of instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:48:35 -0600
  ...i have actually repaired the PCB ribbon > with sucess. > there are kits out there for repairing copper defroster wires...i have used > them.. in...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] RE: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump isleaking...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 12:17:56 -0700
  I bought a complete seal kit for about $30 at a Bosch certified repair shop. Check www.boschservice.com for locations. Another possibility is...
• Re: Philadelphia repair shop
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 23 May 2002 16:17:44 -0400
  ...Philadelphia repair shop >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Anyone know of reliable repair shops in the Philadephia area? I found one >Wagenwerks in Wyndmoor...
• Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:53:59 -0400
  I will be going on a 1200 mile trip next week and have not been able to repair the little tailpipe that comes out...
• Re: good repair shop in San Diego area
  Historical mailing list - Gregory A Childs
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:48:10 -0800
  ...good repair shop in San Diego area Anyone know a good repair shop in San Diego area? dj
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:15:06 -0700
  ...I've started reaching out to small boat repair businesses. -Mark > On Mar 12, 2025, at 6:24 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
• Re: Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:53:21 +0100
  ...Soeedo repair Hi Zoltan; The cable has already been replaced. Problem still there. Needle shakes, not bouncing. Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: thewestyman <zolo...
• Re: It's alway something.......
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:58:55 EST
  And this is why I do my own repairs. I had just made a trip down to Wyocena, Wisconsin on the 28th to get...
• Re: Odometer repair (was coolant leak question...)
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 20:42:13 -1000
  ...Go to >www.pelicanparts.com & look for the tech brief on speedo repair in the >Porsche 914 section. The site's aimed at Porsche...
• Short story in Der Speigel about the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:26:02 -0600
  ...Synopsis: - The t3 is simple, solid and can be repaired by the owner, unlike modern vehicles - There are many resources in germany dedicated to...
• Re: Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 Dec 2017 12:54:42 -0500
  ...http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.co.uk/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas all. Jim
• Fat City Shop in Seattle ?
  Historical mailing list - Christine Castigliano
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 12:01:29 -0700
  Does anybody in Seattle have any experience with the Fat City german auto repair shop? They're really close to my work....I need...
• Need a repair shop for Dometic Fridge in the Tampa Bay Area!!!
  Historical mailing list - Nick Meyers
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 09:17:35 EDT
  Need a repair shop for servicing my Dometic Fridge in the Tampa Bay Area!!! Please if anyone can steer me in the right direction...
• cruise control doesn't
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:50:04 -0600
  After having the head gaskets repaired (w/o new heads, mechanic said the originals were fine), the cruise control doesn't work?? Don't...