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  • Re: Repair Manuiel
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:01:19 -0400
    ...www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
  • Update
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
    Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:27:32 -0800
    ...for a Vanagon, roughly on the order of a $4000 purchase price and $4000 a year in repairs, replacements, and mods, for five years...
  • Re: Running Without 02 Sensor - Any Problems?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:54:08 -0400
    ...While this "fix" might suffice on a short term basis, I think you need to identify and repair the actual problem rather than keeping...
  • Re: Stranded '90 Vanagon in Bay City, MI
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
    Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:37:09 -0700
    ...head gasket repair and possibly a head. The Shop can't order them > parts because they are only allowed to order factory replacement parts...
  • POR15 discounted at The Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 22:27:08 -0500
    ...In my opinion, no rust repair job or seal replacement should be done without it. I have used it myself on my own busses...
  • GoWesty power steering hoses
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 11 Jun 2023 22:40:51 -0700
    ...GL Campmobile, including power steering repairs. The shop I use will install customer supplied parts. So, I ordered a lot of parts from our...
  • Re: Vanagons and part
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:21:19 -0400
    ...Dave Mc On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:38 PM , Bernie wrote: > It's not a dealer.It's a good VW repair...
  • Re: Power Steering Whine from New Hose
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:35:15 -0500
    ...pressure flexible power > > steering hose for my '87 2.1l Vanagon repaired > > (I had no luck whatsoever finding a new one). > > > We have them...
  • Re: Parts availability
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:40:00 -0400
    ...I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to order from the usual places and “out of stock”. BusLab (in theory) has them...
  • Re: Nokian Tire Availability
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
    Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:17:34 -0700
    ...would have cost to order online, ship, and have mounted. > Plus ordering through them provides their free rotation and repair service > plus the extended...
  • Re: Oil plug
    Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
    Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:30:39 -0400
    ...When I am working on one of the several vans that I care for its also noted on the RO (repair order) that it...
  • Re: Dometic parts
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 13:31:55 +0000
    ...They gave me a VW part number (255 070 525B) for the knob for a model 182B, and would cheerfully order it in for...
  • Re: '88 Vanagon - cruise control - problem fixed
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:14:52 -0700
    If it is possible to also bind the repair with that black plumbers pipe tape available at Home depot it will hold the repair...
  • Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:54:43 -0500
    ...20/1994 and if the repair failed, it is my responsibility >> to >> > re-fix. Part can be ordered for 12.00. I was givein...
  • Re: Front heater motor
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:36:30 -0600
    ...Parts orders will be processed although not as quickly as usual. I will always be available for contact by E-mail. If you phone...
  • Re: Parts availability
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:39:17 -0400
    ...I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to order from > the usual places and “out of stock”. BusLab (in theory) has them...
  • Re: Bentley cost?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 12 Jun 1995 22:10:09 -0500 (CDT)
    ...RBP $84.95, order # VV91 CMB $84.95, order # 104-144-A AB $84.95, order # VV91 PS $55.00, order by name JCW...
  • Fw: Re: FW: sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Tue, 15 Sep 1998 09:24:55 -0500
    I had this problem on December 13, 1988 (I keep all my repair work orders). I have no advice on cost since it was...
  • A craftsman that repairs CV joints, boots 'n axels
    Historical mailing list - davidb
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 21:45:22 -0700
    ...He can take care of you mail order David Bartolini '84 yellow suitcase Johns are for flushing
  • Re: Throttle cable repair
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:00:46 -0500
    ...So tell this to the dealer and see if they give you a better price or order from one of these or another list...
  • Re: Propane tank leak
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 5 May 1998 08:02:36 -0700
    ...If the tank is leaking, it would be unsafe to try to repair it--it must be replaced. You can pick up a used...
  • My Vanagon Visits the Gynecologist
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 10:40:15 -0700
    The landscapped parking lot of the German Repair Shop so resembled that of my Gynecologist, I was momentarily confused. But no, there was my...
  • Re: Parts supplier on West coast
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:20:21 -0700
    ...I'll have to order the oxygen sensor. Its certainly > expensive trying to get these vans through emissions. My problem is this > van is...
  • window cable noise
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Sat, 28 Oct 2000 06:27:39 -0400
    ...In the meantime, thanks to you all who have helped me, only two months into this list, on a couple of repair projects already...
  • Re: All Windshields =?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 17 Aug 2003 22:08:54 -0400
    ...If an auto repair shop pays an auto glass specialist to go to their garage and install a windshield for one of their customers...
  • Re: Convert Gaskets (WAS - advice on exhaust repairs needed)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Jul 1996 20:23:52 -0400
    ...the converter (which was intended to go between converter and muffler). Order 025-251-509A gasket from VW or other good VW parts source...
  • Re: Wasserboxer Engine Rebuild
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Jun 1996 14:11:21 -0400
    ...Is this were you're located? I know of a few good shops for repairs (especially machine) in the DC metro area. I used...
  • 81' Westfalia F/S(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
    Historical mailing list - Dion Cooze
    Fri, 8 Feb 2002 10:56:14 -0700
    ...All the camp gear is in working order, other than a cracked faucet body in the sink. I bought it in the fall of...
  • Re: More Woe is me !!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:53:41 -0600
    ...I don't know if it will help you or not, but look at a friend's website that involves front end repair on...
  • Re: Tire Damage Question
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:14:55 -0400
    Did any repair shops take the time to explain to you the reason why they won't touch this type of damage? The sidewall...
  • Re: Repairing a coolant hose
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:13:29 -0700
    ...COM> > Subject: Re: Repairing a coolant hose > > Yes, of course, it is. But as I'm going to have to order one from somewhere...
  • Re: Stranded '90 Vanagon in Bay City, MI
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:20:51 -0700
    ...head gasket repair and possibly a head. The Shop can't order them parts because they are only allowed to order factory replacement parts...
  • Re: propane tank issues
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:14:20 -0400
    ...and bled down and repaired the tank. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot�, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _______________________________________________ ORDER BY PART # TOLL FREE...
  • RE: NO CLUTCH!!
    Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
    Fri, 17 Jan 1997 14:56:23 -0800
    ...NO CLUTCH!! > > >On Fri, 17 Jan 1997, Tony Moore wrote: > >> Just ordered a new one from Kyle for $65, should get it tomorrow. They...
  • Re: bus depot probs?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:20:57 -0400
    > anyone else having trouble with bus depot's shipping? ordered heads and > gasket kit while back, got the heads last friday (came directly from...
  • Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:31:47 -0400
    ...It can be special ordered by Busdepot in the US and Frank Condelli in Canada. I will upload pictures of the kit parts to...
  • Re: Bra Substitute
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:39:55 -0500
    Personally, I would not do it for the following reasons which I'll list in no particular order of importance: 1. Looks. Bras look...
  • Re: Oil cooler hose replacement
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jaegersand
    Tue, 14 May 1996 20:43:19 +0200 (MET DST)
    ...Put enough duct > tape on to limp to the local VW dealership. [Snipped high quote on repair from dealer] Hi Scott, Which dealer are...
  • Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc ramblings
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:11:08 -0400
    ...NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc ramblings >I drove to the VW dealer in Norristown, PA today to order one of those...
  • Re: Repairing a coolant hose
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:50:50 -0700
    ...COM Subject: Re: Repairing a coolant hose Yes, of course, it is. But as I'm going to have to order one from somewhere...
  • repaired again - repaired link to ..;/ photos of alternator repair :) hope the repair to vanagon is better than the link :)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:50:53 -0700
    dear fellow vanagoniterites had a failure of bracket bolts that holds the alternator on these are 3 vphotos of the post failure - post repair...
  • Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:30:03 -0700
    ...Maybe a couple > of Rosary Beads, garlic strands and rabbits feet might be in order as well. > > Wish me luck! > Peace - donna > '84 Westy...
  • relays, gremlins
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Wed, 20 Sep 2000 20:39:48 -0400
    ...unplug them all, clean and/or repair, replace .. avoid problems down the road.If there is an order, then the project gets a little...
  • Re: Vanagon Rescue Squad moves to the VanAlert app....
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Sat, 4 Mar 2017 10:38:49 -0600
    ...As you can see this will take some time but it's worth > the > > > > added leg work in order to ensure that the information...
  • alignment becomes bushing repair
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:12:16 -0700
    ...I've ordered the parts, looks simple enough; I have a grinder and can borrow a mig welder. Any gothchas on this job? It...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge woes
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Sun, 15 Jun 1997 01:03:17 -0400
    ...I've >ordered a thermostat $126.00 from a local RV repair and parts service that >Dometic recommended, so I should be operating by...
  • Re: Poptop Screen repair/replacement
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 18:47:54 -0700
    ...I was going to do this process but in order to do that you kind of have to remove the canvas to get the...
  • re: '73 Westy needs faucet repair
    Historical mailing list
    12 Oct 95 08:01:00 PDT
    ...Call 818/760-4214 to order, and if the retail price is excessive, e-mail me and I'll order and drop-ship it...
  • Headups.. 83-85 coolant metal H pipe install
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:37:36 -0800
    ...start leak order all the new coolant line that it connects to & new clamps you will have a 60 mins repair that will not...
  • Tintop AC Tunnel
    Historical mailing list - Melinda
    Mon, 17 Oct 2016 23:57:22 -0500
    ...I found a repair kit online and ordered it and it remains in the box. Upon inspection, it appears (to me) that the plate...
  • Fuel tank fun! -->need part!
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:02:07 -0400
    ...I had previously ordered all the parts from a list vendor to replace the hoses and rubbers... As I had it down and most...
  • Re: A/T changes hard
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Wed, 4 Dec 2013 17:16:02 -0800
    ...A/T changes hard Time to get your van to a competent A/T repair shop for cleaning the valve body, new filter, and...
  • Re: CV axel repair
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:31:50 -0400
    ...If you're willing to wait, you can order a socket version online (look for 12mm triple square). I got mine from Snap-on...
  • Re: How to patch van cover!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 9 Jun 2023 17:52:03 -0700
    I’ve used sail repair tape on pop top fabric . Works . Self adhesive… and it still works :-) Ab > On Jun 9, 2023, at 12...
  • repaired link to ..;/ photos of alternator repair :)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:05:37 -0700
    ...photos of alternator repair To: Vanagon <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>, Wetwesties < wetwesties@yahoogroups.com> dear fellow vanagoniterites had a failure of bracket bolts that...
  • VW Announces Concept II /f
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 01 Mar 96 11:46:04 -0500
    ...It recent arrived in the United States, and will begin a tour of the US autoshows shortly after some shipping damage is repaired. A...
  • Re: Clock repair and another defect
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 13:25:14 -0500
    David, We special ordered my Syncro at that time and picked it up right away once the Syncro arrived the VW dealer from Houston...
  • Re: Diesel na is breathing coolant
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:00:53 -0800
    ...I ordered another tank for my gas inline that runs the diesel bottle. In the interim, while waiting for that one, I repaired my...
  • PIFF Project
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:35:23 -0500
    ...This can involve coordinating volunteer efforts, donating parts or raising money to pay for repairs. I would like to announce a PiFF project that...
  • Re: Shop Troubles Update
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 6 Oct 94 13:29:22 PDT
    Thom Fitzpatrick writes: > > I'm wondering if we should take it to an independent shop first, in > order to have something to back up...