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Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:00:58 -0800
...i have broken down no less than 4 times in the USA and each time the two hundred mile Limit the RV Package offered...
Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:10:25 -0700
...Full restorations >> and partial body repairs, beside the general repairs I do, or the regular >> fuel line renewals. >> But some of you only would...
Re: At the pump ...
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:40:59 -0700
...Missed the attendant's good service, who while the gas was going, cleaned the window, checked the oil, checked the coolant, washed the rear...
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 02:53:21 EDT
...Ahhh, the life of a California vehicle! This vehicle has never been in an accident, and no body repairs have been damaged or repaired...
Re: EV Norcold fridge woes
Historical mailing list - Macon Cowles
Wed, 23 Jul 1997 19:40:25 -0600
...Woolridge <103506.1741@CompuServe.COM> >Service Advisor-Owner Relations, Winnebago Industries >cc: possibly to each of our local VW dealers and to other owners...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:10:55 -0400
...The Bentley for the 3A is a service manual in contrast to that Bentley so masquerading for the Vanagon. It provides a serious level...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:37:55 -0800
...Or perhaps the > stains >>> have simply been lingering around since the repairs over the summer. >>> Wondering the wisdom of the list. >>> >>> Here's a...
Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 14 May 2022 23:09:43 -0500
...I've been back and forth between Alabama and Alaska a few times in them. . My fav is the Tintop. Such utility. Have owned...
Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 23 Jun 2002 15:39:28 -0500
...The first and most expensive repair problem is the cylinder heads. Here are my findings: Dropped Seats are the most common, second problem I...
Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:18:48 -0700
...you *were* providing a > professional repair service, and are thus expected to do due diligence > on the repair irrespective of the customers ignorance. The...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:37:53 -0400
...The bottom line is Did he/she do a good job, Gave good customer service, and Do what you wanted? You can always use...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:15:59 -0700
...They like to get >> brittle and break at the worst times. >> A right angle pick or awl will make getting the hoses loose easier...
Re: 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:33:55 -0500
...Ahhh, the life of a California >vehicle! This vehicle has never been in an accident, and no body repairs have been > damaged or repaired...
Re: AC Removal
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 10:48:12 -0700
...The 87 and later units work well even running R134A if > repaired and charged correctly. Properly service they should not require > much maintenance. They...
Re: sounds like a go-cart
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 12:57:55 -0500
...I have said many times, and I quote myself ; "You'll most likely spend as much on maintenance and repairs within the first year...
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:12:33 EDT
...Ahhh, the life of a California vehicle! This vehicle has never been in an accident, and no body repairs have been damaged or repaired...
Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:53:48 -0400
...Well, the problem in this instance is that you *were* providing a professional repair service, and are thus expected to do due diligence on...
Re: Zoltan retires
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:04:53 -0700
...is retiring from business, and will no longer be available to service our vehicles. Congratulations to Zoltan for a well earned retirement, and here...
Re: sounds like a go-cart
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:25:48 -0700
...I have said many times, and I quote myself ; "You'll most likely spend as much on maintenance and repairs within the first year...
Re: Walmart coolant or VW coolant
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:29:09 -0800
...Most of the Wasserboxers I have seen who use dealer service, just coming off warrenty, have had the half a**ed treatment and made...
Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:18:44 -0700
...Well, the problem in this instance is that you *were* providing a professional repair service, and are thus expected to do due diligence on...
Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:10:59 -0500
...And too, I have all the right books - Bentley, Bosch FI Service Manual, plus a list of how-to's with instructions that I...
Re: Overseas travel questions, especially for Britain
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:23:34 +0200
...I've finally had 3 pistons > re-ringed, a lot of exhaust work done, and some minor cooling system upkeep > repairs. Before all the...
Re: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
Fri, 22 May 2020 18:47:23 -0600
...The owner is concerned and has the means would get that repaired > in a timely fashion. The usual procedure if the speedometer/odometer was...
Re: Vans in the hood
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:15:33 +0000
...The guy I bought > it from was towing it around every time he moved(3 times) and wanted > to fix > it up but > never...
Re: MIG welding.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:48:52 -0700
...Don't even think of making > trailer hitches or doing structural repairs with a 110 volt welder. > Not enough heat, not enough penetration. > > You...
Re: Death Valley
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:02:29 +0000
...times, and the USAA reps were courteous on the phone, which is actually quite a treat in this age of crappy customer service... And...
Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:40:28 -0400
...Resulting-From-Negligent-Repairs&id=2675550 >> State licensed technicians of ANY kind, who are taking $$ in exchange for >> their services, are always held liable...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:21:45 -0700
...Some of these repairs will require down > time. > > If you have not already done so, one of the best investments you can make > is...
Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:41:23 -0500
...Full restorations > and partial body repairs, beside the general repairs I do, or the regular > fuel line renewals. > But some of you only would...
Re: Buying advice - plz read immediately buyer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:00:18 -0700
...and re He's been banned close to 10 times (under > different names), there are pending fraudulent claims and arguments > occurring > between he and...
Re: Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:09:44 -0700
...I guestimate that about 60 % of the vanagon injectors in service that are over say , 15 years old.........they're only working about 3...
Re: AC Removal
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 11:37:46 -0700
...The 87 and later units work well even running > R134A if repaired and charged correctly. Properly service they should > not require much maintenance. They...
Re: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:55:08 -0700
...times >> until >> it's really smooth. >> but it all back together and adjust. >> that'll fix it. >> >> Remember, it is always wrong to service...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:16:40 -0500
...But my "generic" PM list includes service items and vehicle specific items with known failure rates. For example, the vacuum pump on a late...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 01:03:47 -0400
...It's a >>> WORLD >>> engine. >>> >>> >>> Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost >>> much >>> less than Van parts. >>> >>> >>> Tune Up...
Re: lutch shutter, vibration, shaking -
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:29:17 -0800
...I know it won't hurt anything unless I keep doing it too many times. I will do it when the flywheel isn't...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:42:49 -0400
...They like to get >> brittle and break at the worst times. >> A right angle pick or awl will make getting the hoses loose easier...
Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:02:28 -0400
I've been in and around the automotive repair business since I was a wee lad (think 1960's), and it has always been...
Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:33:05 -0500
...Full > restorations > >> and partial body repairs, beside the general repairs I do, or the > regular > >> fuel line renewals. > >> But some of you only would...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:38:47 -0700
...But there's many times more very good stuff that you might not find out othewise.. and in car repair .. or even vanaogn repair...
Re: Vintage machines
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:19:46 -0800
...and repair. I filed a complaint with Subaru of America, pointing out all the times I'd had the car in for service. I...
Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:31:23 -0700
...and about current times - I'll tell you boys and girls.... it appears that you 'can not' really get *very, very careful good work...
Re: Fuel pump won't.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Nov 2017 22:18:45 +0000
...but these tanks really are serviceable the current cost for replacements, (as low quality as they are), make repairing the existing tank not worthwhile...
Re: Vans in the hood
Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:26:24 -0700
...The guy I bought > > it from was towing it around every time he moved(3 times) and wanted > > to fix > > it up but > > never...
Re: Winter Trips, was Westy sighting San Carlos Mexico, now Fri OT Sail rap
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:51:14 -0500
...It adds a new level of terror that i probably shouldn't have experienced so many times in my short life : ) 36hours in an...
Re: sounds like a go-cart
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:37:48 -0500
...I have said many times, and I quote myself ; "You'll most likely spend as much on maintenance and repairs within the first year...
Re: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:22:50 -0700
...times > until > > it's really smooth. > > but it all back together and adjust. > > that'll fix it. > > > > Remember, it is always wrong to service...
Re: Replacing the master cylider
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 10 May 2008 19:44:56 -0700
...Scott 30 + years professional full time automotive technician, automotive repair and consulting, 25 years my own business. Started it June 1st, 1983. I've...
Re: Interesting Safety Inspection Failure-Virginia
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Thu, 3 May 2012 08:28:59 -0400
...later mark d salem import service salem va In a message dated 5/3/2012 7:12:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fonman4277...
Re: gas tank sender
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:24:40 -0800
...5 times the time/money and frustration at a later date to replace just the sender, with no access to remove and service the...
Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:21:59 -0600
...I should've replaced it myself as I would've saved a big repair bill. Any ideas why my fuel pump would need replacing...
Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:29:36 -0500
...Well, the problem in this instance is that you *were* providing a professional repair service, and are thus expected to do due diligence on...
Re: Poor gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:11:18 -0500
...times in a row. > >> (once the DMV "messed up" and made me get it smogged twice during the 2 year > >> period. They (state services...
Re: Fix or replace? - was Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:39:56 -0700
...I will always go for two things FIRST ...quality, and service. Somebody who is sharp at what they do .. knows parts and VW's...
Trip Report: Cross Country, USA (Longish)
Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
Thu, 6 Dec 2001 20:52:00 -0800
...As I have driven across-country five times previously in my life, I was planning to do something completely different than the usual Interstate...
Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 8 Jul 2023 23:14:22 +0000
...Also for service it's not sure if the manufacturer will supply proprietary parts. Tesla won't knowingly sell parts to an unauthorized conversion...
Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:37:17 -0700
...Botton of car full of greese now. > -Check engine light on many times. Dealer quoted $3000 for repair. When I > mentioned > Federal mandated emission...
Re: Fuel pump won't.
Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:32:14 -0600
...but these tanks really are serviceable the current cost for replacements, (as low quality as they are), make repairing the existing tank not worthwhile...
Re: My 82 Diesel (DIY vs. Shop Rates)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 14:44:26 -0700
...I know this firsthand because I > work at an auto repair shop, and our customers pay over 4 times what I would > have to...