Thank you! We couldn't find one here so did a bit of an improvisation.

Do you know much of about a heat issue? I'm going to post again on
that...

Thanks,

Andree

On
Wed, 18 Aug 2010, greg@pottsfamily.ca wrote:

> Hi Andree,
>
> Calipers are available new for not a lot of $$$; If you're in a hurry then
> I'd try NAPA or your local VW jobber, otherwise use one of the usual
> online vendors. You might also want to check the repair shop listings at
> roadhaus.com to see if there's a good shop nearby that could help.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> www.pottsfamily.ca
> WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA   <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> The 85 Vanagon seems to have blown a front drivers-side caliper. Wondering
>> if anyone is near here that has a parts van? Or?
>>
>> Also have a serious heat problem, I am beginning to think vapor lock as it
>> only happens on vacation in Idaho - never around western Washington. Found
>> something online about 85 vanagon recalls for this issue as the van dies
>> and then takes 20 minutes to restart.
>>
>> On WiFi at library/city hall!)
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andree
>> 206-669-1622 (phone and text and direct email)
>>
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