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• Re: transmission whoes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 1997 05:39:18 -0400
  ...I put down 1100.00 and just ordered a set of yokohama >y370s (~$385.00 mounted and stems and tax) from sears. needless to...
• Re: In defense of Dealers, was: Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:58:58 -0500
  ...I trust them. > >Besides, if you chortle with the service guys a bit, they'll often lop 10% >or 20% off large orders just...
• Re: TII conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:41:39 EDT
  ...Volkswagen used this design and now you can order it. \The engine management system is without the O2 sensor makes the US 2.0...
• Re: Anyone use Bentley on Virtual PC?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 11 May 2004 16:42:07 +0000
  ...In order to use the CD you need to have an internet connection. What happens if you need to flip to a different section...
• Re: cheap vanagon doublecab on samba...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:27:49 -0600
  ...their vans before starting the road trips to discover the best repair shops on the North American Continent. But even having a running Vanagon...
• Re: Working on 091/1 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:34:28 -0700
  ...They said they could do most of the repairs using logical >> aids and hand tools. Only an item or two was left alone because...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:44:49 -0700
  ...And speaking of JB Weld, IIRC, you can repair the pitting on heads with it. (archives). But then again, maybe your heads weren't...
• Re: Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:26:00 -0500
  ...Alternator Repairs I've been plagued by alternator problems and having three vans - and being the frugal (read "tightwad") type that I am, I...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:18:01 -0700
  ...shop out of his garage and does mobile repairs as well. He >>>>> says that in order to mount tires and fill them with nitrogen...
• Re: Today's odd repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:58:06 -0500
  ...In my case, it > was obviously damaged (melted plastic, discolored pc board.) Since > this is a sealed unit, I ordered a replacement from GoWesty...
• Re: Engine running COLD
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:48:00 -0800
  ...I ordered the stock thermostat from a VW dealer in Reno, NV where I was and while it had the stock thermostat part number...
• 1st vacation in new Westy tomorrow (& A/C problems today)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Jul 1997 23:37:44 -0400
  ...Then the expansion valve was clogged, so I ordered a new one. Then the evaporator turned out to be bad, so I ordered a...
• Re: recycled german parts / e-e-e-eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:08:46 -0800
  ...Have you ever read the block of bulls**t at the bottom of an automotive repair invoice? Most of them say basically the same...
• Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:31:40 -0700
  ...Any comments from the painting professionals? > > Also, ordering from PaintScratch online was very easy. > > Vern McIntosh > Bend, Oregon > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Hersh" <cmwolfsburg...
• Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 May 2010 06:01:52 EDT
  ...Got all parts ordered from NAPA finally=2C except for t= he brake lines... Since I do not have the van in my driveway...
• auto accidents in europe? fish
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 02:14:49 -0500
  ...each would then write down their version of events and submit it to the insurance company in order to make a claim. in this...
• Re: Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:05:22 -0800
  ...on which the rear heater valve just failed. > > > > I am pondering repairing or just eliminating the rear heater. If I > > > > eliminate it what is...
• Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:21:14 -0400
  ...If the head is twisted, a proper repair involves straightening, the cam bearing caps get cut and the journals align bored. Milling the surface...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 23:17:40 -0800
  ...Anyone who has followed the > trials and tribulations of Subaru and TIICO converties would know that > the Carb Executive Order can be a bigger...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:54:44 -0800
  ...They can be repaired though. IIRC, Alistair "greased" his new bushing sleeves (rust protectant measure). Can't recall what he used. @ the list: add...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:36:10 -0700
  ...I ordered a switch from > the repair shop but they gave me the wrong one (Looks like the one for > a Rabbit). So I...
• Fuel pump dead? Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 09:33:19 -0700
  ...repairs, and suddenly not work at all. Everything is hooked up correctly, and I did nothing to the pump itself. Questions, in order of...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 22:53:02 +0000
  ...reinstall > Other option - take to local repair shop and they will do all these > steps > in order for you and you simply pay - likely...
• Re: Which came first, the alignment or the new tires?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:01:20 -0800
  Hi Jeff, in all cases like this a good front end inspection is in order. Many tire and alignment shops will do that for...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 23 Aug 1997 to 24 Aug 1997
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 07:48:58 8
  ...Spare parts and/or repairs are available from local dealers or the factory (though probably pretty pricey). Got mine from Camping World for about...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 23 Aug 1997 to 24 Aug 1997
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 07:49:03 8
  ...Spare parts and/or repairs are available from local dealers or the factory (though probably pretty pricey). Got mine from Camping World for about...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 23 Aug 1997 to 24 Aug 1997
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 07:49:03 8
  ...Spare parts and/or repairs are available from local dealers or the factory (though probably pretty pricey). Got mine from Camping World for about...
• Re: Need help in Wilmington Camber destroyed tire
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:41:55 -0400
  ...Everything else looked in order, including bushing and upper ball joint. So, he sent me to “Just Tires”, a shop that has experience in...
• Drivability Problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 22:35:55 -0400
  ...I left the dealership before this document came out so I cannot personally vouch for the repairs. I really don't like making suggestions...
• Re: What to do if you're really stranded in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 17 May 2004 19:16:21 -0700
  ...Option 3 was not feasible since it would take about a week and a half to order a new transmission and get it installed...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Mon, 4 Apr 2022 08:02:01 -0800
  ...Peel & Seal Instant > > Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes.com > > >> > > >> | | | > > >> Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs ... > > >> | > > >> > > >> I used it in...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:36:44 -0700
  ...I had a flat with the old tire that could not be repaired so I sprung for 4 new ones. I really like these...
• FS:Vanagon air-cooled engine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 14:45:17 -0700
  ...GEX, to their credit, took back the engine and repaired it as a goodwill gesture. As I was rebuilding 2 Vanagon engines in any...
• Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:16:52 -0400
  ...the space is a friends and I have to do repairs and upgrades at random times.. like 10pm on a Tuesday.. Im working on...
• Re: Whining about head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:09:54 -0700
  ...This is like not replacing a clutch with 100K > miles on it when the tranny is out for some other repair. > > Bryan > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Weird hesitation / power loss in '85
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 20:01:27 -0700
  ...pulling away from a stop) it might have NO >power, requiring clutching up to 2500 or so in order to get going. Cruising >at...
• Re: 87 vs 93
  Historical mailing list - John Erickson
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 07:42:03 -0800
  ...or the ability to develop them in order to own > one without spending something akin to the national debt on repairs by > "others". > > Mike...
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:29:36 -0500
  ...Well, the problem in this instance is that you *were* providing a professional repair service, and are thus expected to do due diligence on...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:59:27 -0500
  ...Over the past 10 years that I've; #1) Owned VW Vans. #2) Done all my own repairs. #3) Not made any car notes...
• Re: Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:47:12 -0700
  ...In my infinite impatience, I've ordered a late-model Westfalia sliding door window to put in my 89 non-camper. One appealing aspect...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:01:06 -0600
  ...next day got on the phone to a vendor and ordered the hella kit (and a good used switch). i think ben explained it...
• Re: Double T-fitting for 1.9 cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 21:30:51 -0500
  ...I tried to order like 3wks ago, came up with the same results. Mine leaks, I temp. fixed it with some radiator repair stuff...
• FS:Vanagon air-cooled engine (2nd post)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 01:17:58 -0700
  ...GEX, to their credit, took back the engine and repaired it as a goodwill gesture. As I was rebuilding 2 Vanagon engines in any...
• Re: Leak at coolant recovery tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 20:14:42 -0500
  I repaired a tank with a piece of mylar (taken from a balloon) and some of that black body trim cement. It seemed to...
• Re: HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 16:27:57 -0000
  ...I also ordered a new O2 sensor from The Bus Depot, and am awaiting it's arrival. Does anyone have any more suggestions on...
• Re: Skylight
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:49:53 -0400
  ...It might be repairable in the short term but will > need to be replaced. After looking at the archives I only see 2 > options...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:57:39 -0500
  ...The game plan for today was to drain the gas tank, drop the tank, and discover which of my attempted repairs last year held...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:32:38 -0700
  ...I tried repairing the switch by gluing >> the tabs back on with epoxy and they broke off immediately when I tried to >> install switch...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:49:57 -0600
  ...I have ordered off Amazon maybe 5-6 times for a variety of cars and have never found parts to be shipped properly or...
• Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:29:01 -0400
  ...And, people tease me about having two vanagons! What to do when one is out for repair? I’m so sorry to hear this...
• Re: OT: Free satellite radio offer
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 15:44:38 -0800
  ...KVGN! It would have 1 hour of music, 1 hour of news, and 22 hours of repair info. Is it Friday yet? Cheers, Jeff...
• Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:09:36 -0800
  ...http://gallery.openfbo.com/powersteering/IMG_3438 The threads on the coupler are shot, so ordered a new on for $27. I used a...
• Re: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:45:15 -0900
  ...I had ordered the new hose and several others from Van Cafe as soon as we had cell service once the repair was made...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:10:06 -1000
  ...Just clean >> them up and order a couple of center caps: >> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/hub-cap/center-cap-silver-5...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:40:29 -0500
  ...www.aatransaxle.com He'll send you a box for $50, or you > can > >> often order an off the shelf unit and ship your...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:35:23 -0700
  ...at PorBug has an |excellent reputation and Larry's Roadhaus recommended repair shops page |confirms this. | |http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_search_map.php...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:51:16 -0700
  ...It took him several months to complete the rebuild with > all the parts I ordered from Van-Cafe (over 2K in parts). He was...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 May 2013 01:30:01 -0400
  ...The e-brake cable has to get set properly and in order to do this the drums have to be off so you can...
• Coolant Distributor Replacement - and a parts review
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:04:05 -0500
  ...I ordered on Monday morning, requested USPS Priority Mail rather than UPS, and the kit arrived Wednesday morning about 10 am. That was from...
• Re: Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:28:47 -0700
  ...I ordered a new #53 >> relay (not here yet) just in case. All working well now. >> >> Sorry for the long description but I try...