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  • FW: Bumper repair
    Historical mailing list - Reiter, Donald E
    Fri, 29 Jan 1999 06:22:14 -0800
    ...Bumper repair > > Both front and rear bumpers are damaged (cracked) on my 86 wolfsburg. They are the fiberglass type. Has anyone had success at...
  • Midnight Repairs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:43:01 -0800
    ...separate thing.” Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Solstice Jim Arnott
  • Midnight Repairs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:20:44 -0800
    ...separate thing.” Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Solstice Jim Arnott
  • Halsey auto repair
    Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:10:19 -0700
    Halsey automotive in Portland Oregon is where I take my van to be repaired. I haven't been there in a couple months. I...
  • Repair manuals
    Historical mailing list - John Brown
    Tue, 25 Jul 1995 11:35:13 -0700 (PDT)
    ...like another manual that might offer more in the way of repair procedures, something like the idiot's guide. Does anyone know if there...
  • Repair Manual
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Farris
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 12:35:25 -0500
    ...This display had repair manuals on CD Rom for all types of cars. It is advertised to include complete mechanical diagrams and electrical Schematics...
  • Repair AC plastic (A pillar...)
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Mon, 19 Jun 2006 23:40:27 -0700
    ...Someone once told me via email of material I could use to repair this.. it was something applied from the inside... However I've...
  • Re: Tailpipe repair
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:20:47 -0700
    ...Tailpipe repair Driving like this long distance will melt the plastic bumper end. It will also melt/burn off the under coating in the...
  • Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 5 Mar 2023 09:52:38 -0700
    ...Unsure why use 'JB' when the perfect stuff to bond ABS exists? I've done > a lot of repairs on my Vanagon and LT...
  • VC repair - new info
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:11:07 -0700
    The German IG16 wiki has just been updated with some very good info in the VC repair section. It really is worth a look...
  • Re: Mud Flap Repair
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:23:06 EDT
    ...between two pieces of heavy duty rubber of some kind and riveting the whole affair together >> about your only option for a repair... chris
  • repairing seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Chad G
    Sat, 19 May 2001 18:52:57 -0400
    is there anywhere on the web that outlines how to repair seam rust on Vanagons??? I was thinking of sandblasting the rust off and...
  • Cheap Syncro Westy FS
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Sun, 2 Jun 2002 01:39:23 -0400
    ...Interior good to excellent, exterior needs minor dent repair and rust repair on left rocker panel, plus paint. Trans has been rebuilt, heads done...
  • a/c housing
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Wed, 29 May 2002 10:56:00 -0500
    ...It's not falling, but I would like to repair or replace it for asthetics. Anybody done repair work that could offer advice? Or...
  • Re: [Syncro] Looking for a Syncro speedo
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:00:25 -0400
    Gilles, what is broken in your speedometer? These can be sometimes repaired. If you'd rather not mess with it, send it to me...
  • [NVC] Laptop Computer Repair
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:20:13 -0600
    I may have this crossed with another list - if so, I apologize! A bit ago someone was talking about how they repair their laptops...
  • Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:59:03 -0700
    ...it for repair, does anyone have the size and pitch > for the oxygen sensor threads so I can get this thread repair? TIA. > Rick...
  • 1980-91 Vanagon repair manual.... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:55:33 -0600 (CST)
    ...1980-91 Vanagon repair manual.... 1980-91 Vanagon repair manual. --------------- Covers all models of vanagon; syncro, camper etc. Retails for $75. This one is...
  • Re: Vanagon Repair Manuals
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 12 May 1999 07:00:54 -0400
    ...Also have the Haynes and Pocket Mechanic repair manuals for the Vanagon for $24.95 and $16.95 respectively. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot...
  • who's the best repair shop
    Historical mailing list - Katz, Ron
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:30:02 -0600
    ...best Vanagon repair shop around (within 1500 miles of Memphis Tennessee) who would do a top notch job on head gasket repair and replacement...
  • Re: Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual?????
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 6 Mar 2005 16:00:19 -0700
    ...He thinks it is NOT a Westabo heater, so I/we guess it > is an Eberspacer > (maybe BA-6). > > Anyone with the repair manual...
  • Re: Soeedo repair
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:17:29 +0000
    ...Soeedo repair The clicking is the cable is broken.  Change it. Check the book and see how it is done.  Takes time.  Not much...
  • Re: vanagon brake job
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sun, 17 Dec 2000 12:46:02 -0500
    Hi Robie, I read about your brake repair and I have some questions. I just replaced the brake pads on my '91 Multivan. The...
  • Re: Call for Mexico Repair Shop info
    Historical mailing list - George Mercer
    Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:38:38 EST
    ...Any repair will be without any specific Vanagon parts. I drove my '85 GL to La Paz several years ago. I got to Ensenada...
  • Re: Here's a new scam...
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 19:27:52 -0700
    ...i will like it to be tow > back to the state for the repair and i will like you to know that the Bus...
  • Re: Best Repair Shop
    Historical mailing list - T and RMB
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 06:47:34 -0700
    ...Best Repair Shop > > Hey folks, > > This is for anyone living in the Salt Lake > City/Utah Valley area. I want to know where the...
  • Interesting item on eBay web site item#69097013: VW Vanagon Haynes repair manual 80-83
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:31:39 -0800
    ...VW Vanagon Haynes repair manual 80-83 Seller: mikelcycle@aol.com Starts: 02/19/99 19:05:40 PST Ends: 02/26/99 19...
  • Re: Tent repairs?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 20:33:21 -0500
    ...Tent repairs? > I've got about a 4 foot mildewed/ripped section in the tent on my '84 Westy. > The fabric surrounding the mildewed...
  • Re: AC Duct Repair Part Number?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Fri, 17 Jun 2005 14:19:23 -0400
    On 6/17/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > Does the recall repair kit for the sagging center AC duct have a VW...
  • Midnight Repairs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:52:37 -0800
    ...Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanza Jim Arnott
  • Transmission repair shop in Boston area?
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:29:43 -0400
    I'm looking for a good shop in the Boston area to repair my '094 MT. I'd like to avoid the cost and...
  • sway bar drop link repair info
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:35:24 -0700
    I've posted some info on one of my syncro repair projects, "re- furbing" the sway bar drop links. Before anyone pipes up, yes...
  • Re: San Francisco Vanagon Repair Shops?
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Tue, 9 Mar 1999 09:42:55 -0800
    > Does anybody have any positive or negative experiences regarding San > Francisco Vanagon repair shops? I'd love to hear of anybody's favorites. I...
  • Rebuilding Odometer- Fair Price?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 21:50:09 -0800
    Hi All, I had a VW repair shop quote me $300 to rebuild my broken odometer. This seemed steep to me. How hard are...
  • RVmobile - Dometic repair
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 9 May 2000 00:36:11 -0700
    Has anyone on the list used this vendor to repair/rebuild their Dometic? Their web-site looks impressive, just wondering if anyone has any...
  • Tent repairs?
    Historical mailing list - Kris S. Seago
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:27:21 -0500
    ...1) Is it safe to use bleach on the mildew? 2) Is it possible to repair the ripped section? If so, how? Thanks in...
  • Looking for good Indianapolis Repair Shop
    Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 06:58:39 -0700
    Howdy Volks, Anyone know of a good VW repair shop in Indianapolis, IN? (It's for a buddy, but since I'm now living...
  • Area Oxnard,Ventura Repair shops
    Historical mailing list - stimler
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 15:40:41 +0100
    Hi everybody, to fix a fuel injection problem I need a good recommendation for a VANAGON repair shop in the Oxnard - Ventura area. I...
  • leaky injectors- fuel pump check valve repair?
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:42:01 -0700
    > Is it possible to repair/replace the check valve or must you replace > the pump? > > Though I should point out that the inability to...
  • Re: Insturment cluster repairing and speedometer repair
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:10:00 -0500
    I cannot see where to drill. I looked at an old auircooled speedo,today.A cover of pot metal exists to cover this gear...
  • Re: Insturment cluster repairing and speedometer repair
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:52:29 -0500
    Hobby shops sell very small bits.I have one glue into a Bic pen barrel.I twist it the old fashion way. With my...
  • JB Weld Status Report
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 11 Aug 1997 12:37:32
    ...about a year and a half ago i repaired my corroded heads using JB Weld (see the FAQ in the archives). several others have...
  • Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 8 Apr 2011 23:44:32 -0400
    ...The price is that they don't distinguish between major and minor repairs. I think subscribers tend to be believers who want to improve...
  • Repair shops in Vancouver? (Was the Otter has CRASH landed)
    Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:54:28 -0800
    Someone on the list sent me the names of 2 good VW repair shops in Vancouver, and I seem to have lost the email...
  • Bob Hoover's Midnight Repairs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 24 Dec 2019 21:47:10 -0800
    ...separate thing.” Bob Hoover - The Grendel Saga https://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/midnight-repairs.html Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Solstice Jim Arnott
  • Repairing Windshield Wiper Motor
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Oct 1996 13:14:29 -0800
    Hello all, Has anyone successfully repaired a stripped plastic gear in a VW windshield motor. The teeth aren't stripped, just the interface between...
  • Leaking Cylinder Heads
    Historical mailing list - John C. Iseman
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:24:37 EST
    ...I need to know what the latest materials and techniques are for repairing this problem. I would like a repair to last another 80K...
  • Re: options for repairing poptop zipper
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 15 Oct 2002 21:38:49 -0700
    ...alot of info and pictures of the adventures of the Westy owner > repairing his screen. > > http://homepage.mac.com/alistairbell/home/mods6.html > > Tracey
  • Re: Used Vanagon -second head gasket in 2 yrs.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:18:36 -0400
    As a vanagon owner, you are just warming up for the year with those repairs you listed.Do the $10 Headgasket repair and you...
  • Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:53:19 -0700
    ...Insurance would not repair it, they offered me about $12,500. I bought it back on salvage for $1,460, repaired it (mostly cosmetic...
  • Interesting item on eBay web site item#78022533: VW Vanagon Factory Repair Manual
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Mar 1999 09:42:01 -0800
    ...VW Vanagon Factory Repair Manual Seller: bpatterson@space.nrl.navy.mil Starts: 03/14/99 05:46:29 PST Ends: 03/21/99 05...
  • idle stabelizer control unit solution?
    Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
    Thu, 7 Sep 2000 00:03:09 EDT
    My father took his '87 Westy into a local foreign repair shop to repair a leaking wheel cylinder and trouble shoot and repair a...
  • Re: Windshield Chip Repair
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:33:22 -0700
    ...Windshield Chip Repair > Hi all, > > I have a chip (not a crack) in my windsheild. Looking out the > windsheild from the drivers seat it...
  • '86 Valve job question - details
    Historical mailing list - Ware, Dave K
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:07:19 -0400
    ...Dad took it to the repair shop because the engine was making a "ticking noise". The noise is louder when the engine starts and...
  • Re: Repair Manuiel
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:31:15 -0400
    ...However, I can read so, I am wanting to find out what the > BEST repair book is for my 1987 vanagon. The Bentley is...
  • Re: Crack in Fiberglass Luggage Rack
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Tue, 28 May 2002 11:30:14 -0500
    Fiberglass is totally repairable--- Not difficult, and if it's really warm out, the repair goes really quick---as the hardener that you mix...
  • Vanagon repair shop
    Historical mailing list - Rocky Davis
    Wed, 29 May 2013 05:48:47 -0700
    Hi folks I'm looking for a vanagon repair shop in the north Orange County California I have an 84 westy water boxer need...
  • Re: Grill fix glue?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:09:34 -0400
    At 06:54 PM 3/26/2009, Max Wellhouse wrote: >If you want a perfect repair. i'd set the pieces together with the...
  • Re: Faucet Repair
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 30 May 2002 18:58:44 -0700
    If you are going to repair or replace your faucet before you do check out the upgrade done by Gary Lee who uses his...
  • Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:25:45 -0700
    ...anything to do with possible future repairs, > perhaps > because repairs could be complicated by the previous repair work. > > I know you said the vehicle...