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• Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 19 May 2009 11:37:03 -0600
  ...discount for condition of shredomatic. > Discounted for : > 1)AC likely/estimated repairs > 2)Compression #s (these don't scare me, but scared him) >         1...
• Re: cheap EV camper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 15:23:33 -0700
  ...She runs and drives, , has body rust which I can repair easily .. great interior. Not sure when I'll find time to make it...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 07:11:08 EST
  ...When are you going to repair Max's muffler ? How your going to repair Max's muffler ? How your going to rebuild confidence in...
• Re: [Syncro] Van A/C questiion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 14 May 2021 17:39:42 +0000
  ...In my experience, he was quick to repair any oversights or mistakes. Granted, it's been years since I've been there, but I...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:46:12 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:27:17 -0700
  ...I had it > towed to the repair shop here in San Diego and I'm told it has about > 40# compression in one cylinder...
• Re: Mellow Yellow all better now
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:54:32 -0700
  ...The hatch repair is flawless, the new > panel looks, > well, brand new. My mechanic had a rear bumper he was throwing > away that > was...
• Re: Time for a clutch?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:58:44 -0800
  ...You will have to pull the pedal assembly to make this repair. If you do choose to remove the fascia to access the pedal...
• Re: [WetWesties] Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:58:43 -0800
  ...Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional...
• Re: RIP: Robert Keezer
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:23:43 -0400
  ...He was my go to person for gas heater repair too. He will be sorely missed. Ken On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 6...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:16:58 -0700
  ...corrected (repaired) hole, is part of the problem. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com...
• Re: Time Travel - Friday
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 11:54:55 -0700
  ...Easy to repair lots of legos around ;o) But perhaps a Hispano Suiza, a Tipo 61 Maserati, a 250 LM Ferrari, a schwimmwagen, a...
• Re: Rusty Trailing arm problem solved for now. PICS
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:31:33 -0700
  ...cancel a long desired camping trip - the end result is that repairs effected at reasonable price and we will not be seeing letters on...
• Re: do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler onprimer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Mon, 14 May 2007 08:57:13 -0400
  ...Way back many years ago I used it and always had the repair fail in 6-12 months. I now use fillers from an...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: bURNINGvAN 01/19/14
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 7 Jan 2014 20:22:42 -0800
  ...Individual Email|Traditional > Change settings via the Web<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJkanIwY3MyBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzgzNzQ5BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDc1MARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNzdG5ncwRzdGltZQMxMzg5MTQwMTAy>(Yahoo! ID required) > Change settings via email...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:17:08 -0900
  ...Some dealerships and/or groups such as the Lithia Group(for example) do offer their own ESC's but most come from private insurance...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:33:36 -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 >
• Re: Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 08:07:30 -0800
  ...I wanted to seek >outythe groups advice. > >Any idea what could be going wrong? > >Overview: > >Have been traveling in mild climates, mostly, so haven...
• Re: A/C Repair (was Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 08:34:28 -0700
  ...Good luck, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg...
• Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 17:31:58 -0800
  ...Yahoo! > Groups]< > http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJibzMwOTM2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycE > > lkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTMyMzM4ND > EyNw--> > > Switch to: > Text-Only< > wetwesties-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery+For > mat:+Traditional...
• Syncro 5 Speed "crunch"
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 09:29:54 -0600
  ...Best, Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:10:15 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] fire at the Potts' house - can you help?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:42:36 +0700
  ...We have been told we need to vacate the premises > before they can start repairs, and that it will probably be February > before we...
• Re: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:01:37 -0800
  ...after now back up starter is repaired {about $60} coat the nice, shiny copper braid to keep it sealed. you won't have to...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:29:11 -0700
  ...to repair cracks and breaks. Held up fine. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > http://groups.google.com...
• Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:23:05 -0800
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy#5748856721901671282 I was able to repair this by cutting the wire back. I don't recall if I...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:31:27 -0700
  ...I've been doing some of this the last few days - gauge project and the > resulting foil repairs, grr. > > All David wrote in other...
• Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:08:45 EDT
  ...If you have seam rust and clean it and apply this or any other product only to the outside, the repair will be very...
• Re: steering rack - r&r
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:08:20 -0700
  ...ve put over 66,000 miles on the van since this >repair and haven't noticed any change in the steering >performance of the...
• Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 12:10:53 -0900
  ...I wanted to seek outythe groups advice. Any idea what could be going wrong? Overview: Have been traveling in mild climates, mostly, so haven...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help needed- non-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:49:12 -0500
  ...Since you own a Vanagon and want to avoid paying shops for repairs you need a multi meter. Check the battery voltage at rest...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:14:27 -0700
  ...http://zeitgeistensenada.blogspot.com/ You develop Sustainable Ranch Technology at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SURA-TECH an Open Source Electric Motor/Alternator...
• Re: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:04:31 -0600
  ...This definition provided a way of broadly categorizing the nations of the earth into three groups based on social, political, and economic divisions." Alistair...
• Re: First vanagon PNW camping trip of the season
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 13:07:55 -0800
  ...Thanks, Dale On Monday, January 20, 2003, at 10:26 AM, Harald Rust wrote: > If you run out of vanagon repair projects, you can...
• Re: NVC: Just Bought 88' Cabriolet
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:45:03 -0800
  ...Are there any groups as good as this one, when it comes to these cars? > Good places for parts? > Any repair manuals as good...
• Re: rec.autos.vw call for votes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 12:32:48 -0400
  ...A division similar to that used for repair manuals i.e."VW Vanagon 1980-1991" would work as well and allow for the AC...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:02:05 -0800
  ...All seems good, but > the problem persists. > > Now it turns out that my great vanagon repair guy (Ed @ the Bug Shop in > Delta, BC...
• uh-oh!! they're talking about us!!!! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 19:22:06 -0500
  ...Those who lack the ability to make their own repairs often ask for repair shop recommendations. While it might be relatively easy to find...
• Re: fixing a/c -- what to plan on?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:48:25 -0400
  ...I usually supply my own parts too for all my repairs and risk the "warranty" associated with them supplying the parts. This has always...
• Re: Dealers?
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:55:51 -0600
  On 7/23/07, Daniel Groups <danielsgroups2005@yahoo.com> wrote: > > So the question I have is what is the reputation of the commercial stores...
• Re: calling redline lube heads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:57:16 -0600
  ...According to my repairman, this was a synchro problem. I had a noisy tranny - it would "sing" going down the highway ... a lot like...
• Re: Source for Bilstein HD shocks?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:56:02 -0800
  ...Some things you can do when dash off (or are easier to do w/dash off) Repair clutch pedal clevis hole if worn. Rebuild...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:37:00 +0000
  ...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/38289 Text copied/pasted here: "Simply hit the delete key if you are sick of hearing...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
  Historical mailing list - b.t.allen
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:50:58 -0500
  ...http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best...
• Re: Cost of Ownership
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 19:44:29 -0400
  ...To me, keeping the repair/maintenance records is a big selling point, because when I meet a seller that keeps detailed records, I know...
• Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 12:07:54 -0700
  ...If someone has > repaired the unit he may have put the silicone goop on to try to help the > interconnects. I don't know...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:46:32 -0700
  ...Most appeared to be due to engine heat. (engine portion affected most) Quite a few repairs were made along with lengthening some sections (in...
• Re: Where'd dey all come from today? Bazillion vanagons around Mt Hood..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 17:37:12 -0700
  ...and 'sensitive' ways to describe *my* arbitrary ''groups' but when you see 'Bazillions" (that is a new number, Scott, since Trillions are now "chump...
• Re: Used Van Help: I bought the Van!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 10:16:46 -0400
  ...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: Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:56:22 -0500
  ...I grab any repair manual I find at goodwill,yard sales,flea markets,etc... I really think that I may have around 80 books...
• Re: What's it worth??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:34:16 -0600
  ...http://autos.msn.com/kbb/default.aspx?src=FSBO Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jasi Brar...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:11:15 -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: clutch repair update
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 16:35:24 -0800
  ...to enter such mechanical repairs yourself, leave it to the > "experts". According to studies done by AAA and other groups, mechanics are more likely...
• Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:55:26 -0800
  ...As an aside, this area of the van appears to have been "professionally" repaired. In hindsight, I suspect the caulking material was either the...
• Re: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:50:43 -0700
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:30:06 -0700
  ...Time will tell if ECT DTC shows up again. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com...
• Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 07:51:57 -0500
  ...The Vanagon newsgroup is awesome, I understand, but the brethren in the Alfa BB understand an ITALIAN (not German) machine and can repair your...
• Re: Tire Performance Difference: 185 vs 205
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:57:06 -0600
  ...On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com>wrote: > Well, wide tires are something you want in...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:15:18 -0800
  On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote: > I just have the kitchen and fridge out...
• Re: Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:56:28 -0500
  ...So yes, wrenching groups have always been a fancy of mine, but in the last number of years it seems that my locations have...