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Re: Salvaging busses from 'yards
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 13 Oct 1994 08:43:52 -0700 (PDT)
...It could probably be straigtened. >Three broad question groups: >1) What is a reasonable price for buying such a vehicle from a yard? This...
Re: How to remove clutch pedal ???
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:20:03 -0800
...This was the method I used when I repaired my clutch pedal back in 2000. If someone has an easier way, please give us...
any late-model Eurovans out there?
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:35:24 -0700
...Oh-fish-al Factory Repair Manual: Volume2, Section N, Pgs44-1 through 44-18. Will not attempt to do the play by play but...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 21 May 2010 15:48:09 -0700
...When I do maintenance and even minor > repair on my 1991 diesel Jetta and 1987 Westy my frustrations are expressed > in words one can...
Re: is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:28:14 -0700
...Scirocco "Rodolfo" > 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" > http://groups.google.com/group/wash-co-vws2<http://groups.google.com/group/wash-co-vws2?lnk=gcimh...
Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:14:55 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:37:11 -0700
...A google search shows Subaru had repaired this problem from the 2003 models on. Dave ----- Original Message ---- From: Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@EARTHLINK.NET> To...
Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:37:49 -0700
...still slightly tensioned, pop top open), between bottom pivot pin and repaired end of cable. I plan on drilling the stock bigger end piece...
Digital format 'Bentley' project (longish)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 3 Aug 1996 00:34:16 -0300 (ADT)
...We number almost 300 owners, all in need of a solid affordable repair/reference manual, and we're all computer geeks (err... more or...
Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:48:11 -0800
...All this makes the repair less attractive to do right away. > > Here's the link I saw: > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Upper-Control-Arm...
Re: Inner Dia. for long A/C hose - 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sun, 4 May 2003 10:42:19 -0700
--- Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU> wrote: > I need to find one of those metal splice connectors > to repair the leak. > Anyone know the inside...
Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:28:25 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Mystification
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:51:01 -0700
...I looked the harness over thoroughly and there is no evidence of > repairs. I did find one wire that seems to have no place...
Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:42:10 -0800
...only welding - to repair the hole where the bushings mount. epoxy can not begin to hold. There's a lot of force going on...
Re: Upgrading the Vanagon list
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 16:09:57 -0700
...It’s a vastly different job on other platforms where it requires minimal technical know how to manage groups. Anyway, I’m not a...
FaceTime repairs
Historical mailing list - Michael
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:56:40 -0500
...Anyway, than you have someone like one of us going through a repair with guidance from the "guru" who is kicked back (probably drinking...
Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:22:01 -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 pedal repair question
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 05:02:39 -0700
...FC-33 Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers http://photos.yahoo.com/tjhannink [Vanagon] Album...
Re: September Roadtrip to Vancouver Island
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:24:29 -0700
...repair shops just in case....something always happens. > > Rich > San Diego > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups...
Re: Vanagon Repair classes
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:00:18 -0600
...Not too far from Philly > and a bit further from Baltimore. > > So yes, wrenching groups have always been a fancy of mine, but in...
[Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R difflocks, on/off road tires, petrol heater, great shape (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:37:03 -0700
...Body will be straight and rust-free (left rear side panel being repaired as I write) Interior and camping conversion in very good condition...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:37:42 -0700
...this the last few days - gauge project and the >> resulting foil repairs, grr. >> >> All David wrote in other message is so true. >> >> And trying...
Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:21:43 -0700
...Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM> writes: > Please quote the 'horror stories' or especially links to solid > evidence. Many of us in the repair industry use...
Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:25:45 -0800
Compare the cost of replacing all the lines in the comfort of your garage with the cost of repairing one $10.00 hose on...
Re: Looking at buying a Westy, some questions.
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:39:01 -0700
...Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico ��`��`��`��`�� ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robbie Cotner" <robw_z@YAHOO...
Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?-upper control arm bushings!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 23:23:51 -0700
...and if I need to repair the UCA holes! Neil. > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: What did I do right?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:29:54 -0700
...On the way back from the shop where I performed the repairs I > noticed that > the vibration I had in 3rd gear, the one...
Re: Gauges - H2O Tank
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:55:53 +0000
...Any ideas? > > On 1/19/06, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com > wrote: > > > > > > > > On 1/19/06, Josh, Courtney & Althea Wilson <thosewilsons@gmail.com...
Re: [WetWesties] Help needed- non-Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Mar 2016 10:52:47 -0500
...relevant to your response. >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties/ >> >> <*> Your email...
Re: Inner Dia. for long A/C hose - 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - mike boland
Sun, 4 May 2003 13:21:34 -0500
...I need to find one of those metal splice connectors > > to repair the leak. > > Anyone know the inside diameter of the A/C hose...
Re: Engine swap step by step.
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:54:57 -0700
...have suffered from every repair that they made, bus would have > been >> trouble free if they had never repaired it. Fortunately not in business...
Re: Source for Bilstein HD shocks?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:13:56 -0700
...May still > be. > > Some things you can do when dash off (or are easier to do w/dash off) > > Repair clutch pedal clevis hole...
Re: Dealers?
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:08:49 +0000
...Daniel Groups <danielsgroups2005@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: Daniel Groups <danielsgroups2005@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Dealers? >Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007...
Re: Mystification
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 3 Sep 2011 19:52:59 -0500
...I looked the harness over thoroughly and there is no evidence of >> repairs. I did find one wire that seems to have no place...
Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM **SOLVED**
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 23:20:09 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:57:05 -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: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:17:18 -0700
...IMO, one really right way to repair all this would be to weld a proper sized bushing onto the upper arm hole. Check the...
Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 08:27:07 -0600
My original mirrors were just oxidized and the driver's has a small crack in the plastic repaired with a little glue. I bought...
Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:20:09 -0500
...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: How to remove clutch pedal ???
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:55:59 -0800
...This was the method I used when I repaired my clutch > pedal back in 2000. > > If someone has an easier way, please give us...
Re: Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:58:33 -0500
...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: AMC Cylinder Head Question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:30:57 -0800
...It would be an easy repair. It's getting colder here heading into winter. I may wait until January to begin the work. So...
Re: Vanagon Repair classes
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:42:19 -0500
...Not too far from Philly >> and a bit further from Baltimore. >> >> So yes, wrenching groups have always been a fancy of mine, but in...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:10:16 -0700
...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RadiusArmHole2.jpg/RadiusArmHole2-full;init:.jpg and repaired by me http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RadiusArmHoleFront.jpg/RadiusArmHoleFront-full;init:.jpg...
Re: FaceTime repairs
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:15:24 -0800
...Not too far from Philly >>>> and a bit further from Baltimore. >>>> >>>> So yes, wrenching groups have always been a fancy of mine, but in...
Re: Ball Joint removal.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:52 -0800
...AM, neil n wrote: > > I'm reminded of a trick a repairman showed me to remove a stuck > mouthpiece from a trumpet. > > The receiver...
Re: Gone but not unsubscribes. Long-time member is hanging up the keys
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:53:46 +0000
...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I have been a member of the diesel and general Vanagon groups since > around 2003 when I acquired...
Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:08:09 -0800
...The exhaust *was* mounted to the engine, but it recently "suffered" a roadside repair do to late rainy night camping clumsiness: <rolls eyes> *http...
Re: Waterboxer engined Vanagon, T3, thermostat problem.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:25:33 -0700
...Being sold and installed by auto parts stores and VW repair shops, the wrong one is causing overheating problems especially in very hot weather...
Re: September Roadtrip to Vancouver Island
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:46:48 -0700
...repair shops just in case....something always happens. > > > > Rich > > San Diego > > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > http://groups...
Re: Propane Line Corrosion. (Pic)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:30:17 -0700
...pearl? >> >> Jim >> > > Ha! > > Yah, and you'd think someone with brass *repair* experience would be > able to assess things. <rolls eyes> But trombones et...
Salvaging busses from 'yards
Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
Thu, 13 Oct 94 01:45 CDT
...Heck, I'd hate to see something repairable get scrapped out for, well, I was gonna say any price, but my econ training stops...
Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:01:42 -0500
...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: drips of antifreeze off head
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:13:54 -0800
...I stand by the use of JB for corrosion repair on VW > heads and cases, but as you said, not in the cylinder seal...
Quality of list discussion is great! was: was Rear Drum
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 14:41:05 EDT
...If your brain housing groups are truely saturated with the discussions here, sign off for a while: (I don't mean forever, just for...
Re: preventive maintenance Now New Vehicle
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:50:31 -0700
...Granted, my MO leans toward doing more than is needed, but almost every time I go to replace or repair a part, I find...
Re: Re: CA, land of busses galore
Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
Sun, 25 Sep 94 11:31 PDT
...I told him I'd pass along Joels collection of books, repair, and parts places to him. He was stoked about that because he...
Re: What parts needed for gas filler tube install
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 21 May 2012 11:02:22 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: The King's English
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 10:24:25 -0600
...He recently spent a couple hours making some repairs and adding a 2nd battery. I gave him the $15.00 relay I had purchased...
Re: Porsche's SUV
Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
Sun, 6 Oct 2002 20:55:57 -0700
...Fond memories. > > > > Bob > > > > > > > > > > http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: > > http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO...