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• Re: fix fiberglass bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 15 May 2003 18:02:16 -0700
  ...fix fiberglass bumper? > > Hi Jeff, The fiberglass bumpers and side cladding can be repaired and repainted; even the "new" dealer replacements come black, and...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 5 Mar 2023 09:38:40 +0100
  ...I just printed a pair of glovebox repair hooks. Raimund Am 04.03.2023 um 23:20 schrieb Jim Felder: > Anyone know where to...
• Re: Bob Hoover - Midnight Repairs
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:29:11 -0500
  ...Bob Hoover - Midnight Repairs "All journeys end when we reach our destination but the journeying remains a thing apart, unique unto itself. Most of...
• Re: Halsey auto repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:16:59 -0700
  ...Halsey auto repair > Halsey automotive in Portland Oregon is where I take my van to be > repaired. > I haven't been there in a...
• Best Repair Shop
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 08:40:28 -0700
  ...where there are several great repair shops that seem to know exactly what the problem is and then FIX it! Unusual isn't it...
• Re: leaky injectors- fuel pump check valve repair?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 22:35:36 -0600
  ...In the case of Je*p Cheroke*s it is common to splice in a check valve from a BmW repair kit. I could...
• Re: cluster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 11:17:34 -0500
  ...Defogger repair kits > as a way of repairing the foil (one of these: > http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-15067-Window-Defogger-Repair/dp/B000HBI9YQ...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:46:42 -0500
  ...Fiberglass underneath will restore some strength and repair the top also. Then get it painted with some good marine or other protective paint system...
• Need S. Utah Repair Shop ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sackin
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 17:32:31 EST
  Does anyone have a recommended Vanagon repair shop in Saint George, UT area? My '84 Westfalia's manual transmission is shifting poorly and its...
• 85 Vanagon GL for parts
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:40:42 -0400
  As with so many 85s the time has come where repairs are more expensive than the value of the vehicle. 85 GL Blue, runs...
• Odometer Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 08:41:55 -0600
  ...There was a great acticle on how to repair it, but I can't find it now! Fred 1982 Vanagon Westy Diesel "Sammy" 1984...
• speedo repair
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 10:39:35 -0500
  In the vanagon list faq, it lists pacific parts and instruments as selling a $2 kit to repair my broken gear that drives the...
• Repair Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 2003 15:34:11 -0400
  ...Is there a company that makes a complete repair manual for this? I looked at the Haynes and Chiltons sites and found nothing for...
• Repairing the Foil?
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 15:52:19 -0700
  Anyone successfully repaired the foil on the backside of the instrument cluster? I *found* the reason for no winky. Trace is torn across the...
• Re: auto stop valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 24 May 2005 23:05:29 -0500
  ...It doesn't need much attention, almost never fails., and is the same prive for the whole valve as the auto fill valve repair...
• CV axel repair
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:35:21 -0700
  ...please tell me of a couple of sites that have this repair outlined?Thank you. --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from...
• Re: Seam Sealant - What Brand is best? What is the best
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:55:01 -0700
  Are there any clear sealants on the market that could be used to repair cracked OEM sealant? I don't have rust, but I...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 12:22:35 -0600
  ...You would be straightening more twisted new metal, than the original repair. And you did state in your posting you welded All your repairs...
• Re: Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:36:41 -0800
  ...Vanagon Repair classes >>
• Re: Easy vanagon repairs, yes it can happen
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 08:21:07 -0400
  ...The clock repair went instantly on the Westy repair list --- where it has languished since in the face of a (huge) number of more...
• '90 Wolfsburg Needs Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Nevin
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 11:30:25 -0700
  ...This is the first major repair needed on my van since I bought it used with 35,000 miles on it many years ago...
• Re: Oh Shit!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 May 2000 12:16:48 -0700
  ...I respect your need to keep costs down by doing a minimal DIY repair. If you were going to keep the van whatever you...
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 11:18:49 -0500
  ...but if you are already into your van for $10000 (in purchase, repairs, upgrades and cushy modifications), you may be willing to go $2000...
• Auto Techs: the Next Generation
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 16:32:05 CST6CDT
  ...Those systems can and are being repaired. However, they are being diagnosed and repaired by well-trained technicians that have a good understanding of...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:15:12 -0600
  ...Just remember when you do this repair, that you're not adding any reinforcement tot he repair, just glue. That makes for a brittle...
• Re: Call for repair shops & contacts in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Hockin
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 11:59:07 -0700
  ...Call for repair shops & contacts in Mexico Volks, I've just added 30 more VW Shop Reviews to the North American VW Van Shop...
• Re: repairing the blue PCB ribbon on the back of instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:07:46 -0800
  ...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: Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 14:11:47 -0800
  ...Also grinding down into the the damage and having increasingly wider layers of repair material to fill the void helps spread the load over...
• Manual transmission repair shop in NE?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:57:05 -0400
  I am looking for recommendations for a good Transmission repair shop in the Boston area. I would like to avoid the expense and additional...
• Repair Shops in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 22:11:36 -0400
  Anybody know a good vanagon repair shop in Northern Virginia? Shops in the Fairfax, Reston, Herndon area would be preferable. The previous owner of...
• Re: Broken Odometer and trip meter
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 09:41:41 -0800
  Someone on this list referred me to a repair place in California either San Francisco or L.A. but I've lost the address...
• Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:06:40 -0700
  ...The shut- > off valve for my propane tank is broken (handle broke off) so as part > of my repairs, I am going to at...
• Re: fiberglass repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:48:18 -0700
  ...fiberglass repair > > Yes, I do, 250 deductible. I've started reaching out to small boat repair businesses. > > -Mark > >> On Mar 12, 2025, at 6...
• Re: vanagon digital clock repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:00:13 -0700
  ...vanagon digital clock repair To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 1:30 PM I found an archived article about clock...
• Recall Information
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 13:26:59 -0800
  ...repairs & that my Vanagon has not already been repaired, is it as simple as calling them to make an appointment for the repairs? Will...
• rear hatch power lock needs help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 8 Sep 2019 16:47:36 -0700
  hi all, I removed the rear hatch power lock assembly to repair the lock tumbler, lube, bench test... all fine... after re-install the...
• 71 VW Double Cab P/U Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Kekenj Jim
  Thu, 5 Jun 1997 11:45:00 -0400
  ...However I have done a fair bit of body work and have the tools to repair and repaint. Mechanically I am comfortable with most...
• Re: Repairing Stone Chips
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 11 May 2001 15:11:55 -0500
  ...Anything to add to this system? > Thanks, > Phaedra > > <snip>The past week, I've been repairing chips with great success. I've > repainted the...
• Re: Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 19:52:11 -0600
  ...didn't want to honor any warranties on the repair, somehow they contacht VWUSA and convinced them of getting this repaired for me. After...
• Re: Head Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 95 11:38:28 PDT
  >> >>I believe you should make VW pay for the entire repair. Just print out about >>25 tales of wow over these head gaskets, go...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:03:13 -0400
  > > Since I have repaired many stripped plug threads I'm not convinced the > copper or aluminum is the best choice for this application. My...
• Repair manual.
  Historical mailing list - Phil Dennis
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 08:42:04 -0800
  I was just wondering...I am a new owner of an '87 GL and am in need of a repair manual. I keep reading...
• Re: Tales of Woe
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:59:10 +0000
  ...I had mine repaired around 1994, at VW's expense (they sent me a notice and coupon to cover the cost of the repair...
• Seam Rust Photo Website
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:18:28 -0400
  ...Is there anyone who can help me find this site again? We are getting ready to repair the rusty seam on our 85 Westy...
• head gasket repair in or near St. Louis?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 1 May 2007 14:15:51 -0400
  ...Louis area for the dreaded head gasket repair? I already called Wolfsburg, but the guy there suggested off the cuff that I'd probably...
• GREAT LINK TO OLD CAR CARB'S Re: Throttle body repair..
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:32:47 -0400
  ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: > Found these TB shaft repair tool : > http://www.supercooltools.com/html/catalog.html > > Any comments as to their usefulness on our...
• Dometic LP repair report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:20:31 -0700
  ...Here's a link to pages on Dometic stuff/repairs I did recently. http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/DometicNotes.html Some...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 27 May 2005 15:59:21 -0400
  ...My regular > mechanic (whom I trust) says that a "worst case" price to repair it is > $2,500. Note that he doesn't work...
• Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:46:05 -0700
  ...I use, for most all my composite repairs, the products known as WEST System Epoxy, available online from many places. They offer various base...
• Head gasket repair suggestion
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 19:48:20 -0400
  I also remember Fel-Pro I think offering aluminum spacer to allow one to repair a badly fissured aluminum head, by welding up the...
• '86 Syncro Mechanic in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Herbert Pierce
  Fri, 19 May 2000 10:04:50 -0400
  ...A coolant leak in one head prompted the repair and I figured that I would upgrade to the larger valves. My problem is that...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:44:57 -0700
  ...poptop screen repair > I have a tear (about five inches long) in the screen of my otherwise perfect > poptop. What is the best way...
• Re: Bentley vs. Haynes
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 17:14:34 -0700
  ...I won't be doing major > repairs myself, but medium-level repairs will be fine. Am I well served > with the Haynes or should...
• Re: BA-6 gas heater repair/part needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 11:18:15 -0800
  ...BA-6 gas heater repair/part needed I need to replace/rebuild the combustion blower motor on my '81 BA-6 gas heater. After...
• Power Steering Hose Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 05:28:04 EDT
  ...In order to find the least expensive repair possible (the dealer price $225 and it would have to be ordered) I sought out a...
• Re: Tan repairs laminant
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 2 May 2021 19:53:13 -0700
  Not in the van, but I did a serviceable job of repairing a small burn ding in a kitchen counter. (Soldering in the kitchen...
• Re: Halifax Nova Scotia VW repair facilities
  Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:08:48 -0300
  ...Halifax Nova Scotia VW repair facilities > Settle's is on the left isn't it ? :) > > Tom > > > > > >Subject: Halifax Nova Scotia VW repair facilities > > From...
• Door screen removal and repair question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 May 2014 14:17:57 -0400
  ...I'm not sure how to remove it to see about repair or replacement. As it is compromised can someone give me directions on...
• Lug nuts and mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 16:35:28 -0800
  ...My assumption is this is not repairable. Two possibilities for repair would be 24 hour epoxy, or super glue. Has anyone ever tried either...
• Re: Help - Leaky Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 May 1998 17:44:00 -0500
  ...PS Racks are usually too costly to repair. >2. Rebuilt racks seem to work good as new. >3. Keep the fluid topped off until...