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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...