There doesn't appear to be a VW dealership in Barstow anymore... wouldn't
know about the shops. Which way is he headed? I'm NW about 85 miles; if he's
coming in this direction I might be able to help him out, or otherwise
there's a good shop here, a VW guy. Does he have a phone?

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Stevens" <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: Trouble in Barstow

> Right or not, I'm cross-posting this to the Vanagon.com list.
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm in barstow and just started gettign a vibration out of the front
>> driver side CV. Alternates
>> from knocking to feeling like a tire out of balance, then back to normal.
>>
>> Anyone know a shop around here that may have the part and the ability to
>> fix it?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Ken
>
>
> These are from the Vanagon Rescue Squad, Ken:
>
> You are in BARSTOW, CA
> Your Latitude: 34.201638 N
> Your Longitude: 116.906215 W
> Now looking out 100 miles from you.
>  Displaying 6 closest volunteers in or near 92312.
> Jim Davis
> HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745
> Phone: (626)673-7632
> Email: SyncroHead@aol.com
> Comments: My schedule is busy, but I'll help if I can!
> Located 63 Miles from you.
> Near: 33.98 N   117.98 W
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> rob campbell
> LONG BEACH, CA 90802
> Phone: 206 595 1584
> Email: mantid@neuron.net
> Comments: not a mechanic but i can try to help you with a ride etc
> Located 80 Miles from you.
> Near: 33.76 N   118.20 W
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Rocket J Squirrel
> CARLSBAD, CA 92008
> Phone: 760 519 0193
> Comments: I'm not much of a mechanic, nor do I have a place I can offer to
> park your Vanagon while you work on it. But I can recommend HUGO'S
> EUROPEAN
> CAR SERVICE, 110 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, tel: 760-436-7862,
> ask for Rick
> Located 82 Miles from you.
> Near: 33.02 N   116.85 W
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Leon Korkin
> TORRANCE, CA 90502
> Phone: 310 212-6284
> Email: korkwood@wshost.net
> Comments: I am experienced in Vanagon repairs and can repair just about
> anything in Vanagon. If stranded in general Los Angeles area just bring
> your
> van here. Call for directions.
> Located 83 Miles from you.
> Near: 33.83 N   118.29 W
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Mark
> ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
> Phone: 626-576-8464
> Email: machfive@excite.com
> Comments: Tools, some repair knowledge, Haynes manual, knowledge of local
> Vanagon mechanics, limited space to work on vans.
> Located 85 Miles from you.
> Near: 33.79 N   118.30 W
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> steven goldstein
> ALTADENA, CA 91001
> Phone: 626 398-9850
> Email: dgsggold@sbcglobal.net
> Comments: I know of a great Vanagon mechanic in Eagle Rock CA. area. Also
> a
> very good Subaru mechanic in Monrovia, Ca SteveG 86 westy weekende & 90
> Carat, both w/subie engines.
> Located 85 Miles from you.
> Near: 33.79 N   118.30 W
>
> ... and this is the URL for that list:
> http://vw.upnorth.net/index.phtml?catid=74
>
> .. and, I don't see any close to you, but this is the Larry Chase link to
> recommended CA shops:
> http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.html#California
>
> Hope this works out well for you. I know how it is to break down far from
> home, and how nice to get some help.
>
> Bob Stevens
> '87 Westy Syncro
> "Passion Fruit"
> Salt Lake City
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "knussear" <knussear@mac.com>
> To: <MojaveSyncro@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 1:53 PM
> Subject: [MojaveSyncro] Trouble in Barstow
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm in barstow and just started gettign a vibration out of the front
>> driver side CV. Alternates
>> from knocking to feeling like a tire out of balance, then back to normal.
>>
>> Anyone know a shop around here that may have the part and the ability to
>> fix it?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Ken