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  • Re: List of recommended repair shops
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:13:03 -0700
    ...Repair Shops, then click on your state or states you're interested in checking out. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups...
  • Recommendations for Denver Repair Shops
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:39:06 -0800
    ...wetwesties-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties/ To unsubscribe...
  • is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:22:52 -0400
    Hello folks, I wondered if there is there is a cost of labor scheme that I could look at for potential repairs. For instance...
  • Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 20:27:19 -0600
    "I usually carry aluminum metal-repair tape instead. It's just as sticky as duct tape, but holds a shape better (stiffer) and stands...
  • Vendors Come Through(DVW & Bus Depot)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 09:33:09 -0700
    I have some mechanical problems with my van, being repaired right now. I ordered some parts from both DVW and Bus Depot. The DVW...
  • Re: Update on leaking heads
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 15:13:44 -0700
    ...Just one more thing to add to my winter repairs list." .... you lost me, Mark. Not that it's so hard to do that...
  • Product to Repair Cluster Foil?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:13:37 -0800
    ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
  • Fwd: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:37:41 -0800
    ...Victoria Holt ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VWVANFULLTIMERS/ <*> Your email settings: Individual...
  • Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 7 Aug 2007 15:33:35 -0600
    ...Mike and his brother organized a fun weekend in June that started at their home/shop compound in Fort Collins. (They have a repair...
  • Re: vanagon repair shop in southern oregon?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 12:56:57 -0500
    ...Florian Speier groups.florian@GMAIL.COM> Subject: vanagon repair shop in southern oregon? hi list can anyone recommend a shop in the grants pass...
  • Re: Vancouver Island VW mechanic/paint shops?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:12:02 -0800
    ...VW shops for Vanagon repairs/engine rebuilds? -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons...
  • Re: labor estimate
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:06:56 -0400
    ...at > > > for potential repairs. > -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" http://groups.google.com/group/wash-co-vws2<http://groups.google.com/group...
  • Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:44:01 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:28:08 -0700
    ...My "last ditch" ugly but strong repair. http://tinyurl.com/ycyftsh Used powder coated shelf metal bent quick and dirty, tab OC of existing...
  • Re: Short story in Der Speigel about the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 8 Oct 2007 21:42:20 +0200
    > - There are many resources in germany dedicated to the repair and > enjoyment of the T3, internet forums etc. You wish... :-( Okay, private groups, forums...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Frank Condelli.com update
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:07:44 -0500
    Where’s that like button? Jim On Sun, Apr 28, 2024 at 10:06 AM fcondelli via groups.io <RAlanen= aol.com@groups.io...
  • Re: [vanagon] Stuck-in-sand Vehicles
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:07:24 -0700
    ...Yahoo! Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJicmQwb3FtBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzYzNzQ1BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwOTkyNjI0MARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTI0NjAzMTg2OA--> > Change settings via the Web<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vanagon/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJkb3Fka2I2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzYzNzQ1BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwOTkyNjI0MARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNzdG5ncwRzdGltZQMxMjQ2MDMxODY4>(Yahoo! ID...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Westy sources
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 19 May 2010 09:32:17 -0700
    ...Sources I think you are on the right track with the groups you already posted this to plus The Samba. Also watch the local...
  • Re: Repair Manual
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 14 May 2003 14:56:26 -0600
    ...Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn...
  • Re: Emergency fuel line repair
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 22:10:44 -0600
    ...Bob http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
  • Re: great craigslist ad
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:27:12 -0800
    ...Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 3:01:12 PM Subject: great craigslist ad...
  • Re: Vendors Come Through(DVW & Bus Depot)
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 16:37:46 -0500
    Bob Stevens wrote: >I have some mechanical problems with my van, being repaired right now. I >ordered some parts from both DVW and Bus...
  • Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:06:26 -0800
    ...I'm repairing a 3 way crack at upper corner of this part, but regarding these fine cracks at bottom front of rack, image...
  • Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:01:32 -0500
    ...Does anyone know a VW mechanic within 100 miles? > Nothing on your repair list Larry. > Barb > 83 Westy > http://spaces.msn.com/members/inmy83westy...
  • TiiCo yahoo group
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 10:43:23 -0800
    Hey y'all! Just a reminder that such a thing exists! http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico/ This is group is for discusison...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 6 Jun 2009 19:47:20 -0700
    ...Yahoo! Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJibmRhNDU1BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTI0NDMyMzE3OQ--> > Change settings via the Web<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wetwesties/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJkdDFhcm9pBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNzdG5ncwRzdGltZQMxMjQ0MzIzMTc5>(Yahoo! ID...
  • Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:21:25 -0700
    ...I'm correcting repairs done by the PO and myself: a plethora of duct tape covering big rips in the pop top canvas. I...
  • Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:15:28 -0500
    ...simple access and navigation through the repair groups. They are a valuable source of original service and repair information for 1969 to 1994 Volkswagens...
  • Re: gowesty coolant hose repair kit instructions?
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:44:16 -0500
    ...Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > quite a while ago I bought half a gowesty plastic coolant > hose-brass-inserts > repair kit on...
  • [WetWesties] Place in/near Portland to purchase VW repair parts? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 06:51:14 -0800
    ...WetWesties <wetwesties@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [WetWesties] Place in/near Portland to purchase VW repair parts? Folks, Anyone found a place near PDX that stocks...
  • Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:11:54 -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: Holey muffler, Batman!
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Fri, 5 Jan 2007 07:20:03 -0500
    ...converter with JB Weld, 3 1/2 years later the repair was still holding-that's when I sold the vehicle. I'd try...
  • Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:32:09 -0800
    ...More thorough and better looking than my repair of totally failed corners on instrument cluster; metal reinforcement, each with a tab bent over to...
  • Consumer Reports - Our Favorite(or otherwise) Repair Shops
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Mon, 28 Jun 1999 01:33:20 -0700
    The archive being recalcitrant I will risk the groups displeasure and ask whether anyone has ever compiled a list of shops that could be...
  • Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:18:42 -0800
    ...Here is a link to the washer >>> I weld in >>> to repair this. >>> >>> http://www.mcmaster.com/#93162A380 >>> >>> A 1-9/32" washer (1...
  • Re: is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 6 Jun 2011 09:34:43 -0400
    ...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: [WetWesties] Place in/near Portland to purchase VW repair parts? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 17:13:51 -0800
    ...Saturday, February 23, 2002 6:51 AM Subject: [WetWesties] Place in/near Portland to purchase VW repair parts? (fwd) > Matthew Pollard "Racing with the...
  • Re: 86' Paint code?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 8 May 2001 11:34:56 -0400
    ...Paul Borghese <vanagon@groupstudy.com> on 05/08/2001 11:19:35 AM Please respond to Paul Borghese <vanagon@groupstudy.com> To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Fwd: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 01:07:24 -0500
    ...http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VWVANFULLTIMERS/<*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional<*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VWVANFULLTIMERS...
  • Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sat, 14 Sep 2002 09:17:22 -0700
    > I found the Official Repair Manual of Vanagon is > for experience mechanic only. The best use of the Official Bentley Vanagon manual when it...
  • Re: vanagon repair shop in southern oregon?(LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:17:47 -0800
    ...Florian Speier groups.florian@GMAIL.COM> > > Subject: vanagon repair shop in southern oregon? > > > > hi list > > > > can anyone recommend a shop in the grants pass...
  • Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 7 Aug 2007 15:03:41 -0700
    ...Mike and his brother organized a fun weekend in June that started at their home/shop compound in Fort Collins. (They have a repair...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Drive Line also known as Prop Shaft
    Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
    Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:38:07 -0800
    ...Yahoo! Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJiNTltYjExBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzgzNzQ5BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwOTkyNjI0MARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTE5NjcwMTg4OA--> > Change settings via the Web<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJkNW9rbWRlBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzgzNzQ5BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwOTkyNjI0MARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNzdG5ncwRzdGltZQMxMTk2NzAxODg4>(Yahoo! ID...
  • Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:53:31 -0700
    On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 6:12 PM, Tim <h2oboxer@optonline.net> wrote: > i'm looking at needing the same repair. > > How did...
  • Tents 'n Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:41:08 -0700
    ...No repairs. Tough canvas. Goes up in 10 minutes. Sets up outside the sliding door for extra room and the entire thing can be...
  • Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:11:49 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:20:55 -0800
    I like that repair idea better than what I did: https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/radiusarmholerepair Cutting the hole in the patch wasn...
  • Re: is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:23:24 -0400
    ...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: [Diesel-Vanagon] Middle of BC trip report, roadside repair update and brake question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:24:39 -0700
    ...Temp gauge goes to 3/4 > at most. > > Had an unexpected roadside repair near Revelstroke. When going up the > mountain parkway in Revelstroke national...
  • Re: Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Fri, 3 Apr 2015 10:07:17 -0400
    ...https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Diesel-Vanagon/info Other than the non-funtioning injection pump, you don't say what's wrong with...
  • Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:00:25 -0800
    ...Admittedly had a few runs as I loaded roller too much when painting the repaired section. This paint may not sand as well as...
  • Re: [Syncro] Need 2.1 WBX ECU in the bay area
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
    Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:45:04 -0700
    I thought about that, but if I just swap the repaired unit in and the symptoms continue I won't know if it is...
  • Re: [WetWesties] What do you say to the customs guys when heading South??
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:50:39 -0800
    ...Yahoo! Groups]<http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJiZXBtdGFqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzQ3NzQ4BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2NDk5OARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTMyMzUzOTQ1Mw--> > Switch to: Text-Only<wetwesties-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery+Format:+Traditional>, > Daily Digest<wetwesties...
  • Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:28 -0700
    ...either a repair or fluid flush scenario? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group...
  • Re: Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:45:32 -0700
    ...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 01:10:23 -0500
    ...Does anyone know a VW mechanic within 100 miles?> Nothing on your repair list Larry.> Barb> 83 Westy> http://spaces.msn.com/members/inmy83westy...
  • Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:39:48 -0700
    ...Speaking of repairing poptops, we've had great experience using dental floss to sew the seam, and then cover it with outdoor rated clear...
  • Re: Recommendations for Denver Repair Shops
    Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 23:15:41 +0000
    ...Recommendations for Denver Repair Shops <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:39:06 -0800 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;not...
  • Re: Product to Repair Cluster Foil?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:23:24 -0800
    ...Apologies if it's been posted here already. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > http://groups.google.com...
  • Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:46:42 -0500
    ...Fiberglass underneath will restore some strength and repair the top also. Then get it painted with some good marine or other protective paint system...