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Date:         Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:51:01 -0800
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: closest VW parts
Comments: To: Nathaniel Poole <myth.wright@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <2dd286c40703242042h383cb28cx4c6c375dbf7285a3@mail.gmail.com>
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Cold & soggy is right Poole! Record rainfall for March already and we're not even close to the end. We live at six feet below sea level and have a goodly pond around half the house most of the time this winter. And we're off to 108 Mile Wednesday. Still frozen after all these years! :)

Dennis Haynes posted:

First attempt, loosen the shifter bracket on the trans, push towards the trans and tighten. This usually helps. If not, then you need to turn the rear linkage rod one spline counter clockwise, (facing front). Just loosen the clamp, using vice grips, hold front rod while turning rear unit you hear a faint click, tighten clamp and you should be set.

Trying to help you out, Google gives me these choices. Prestige Imports2800 Corby Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95407PH: (707) 545-6602 Jenson Motor Center495 Soscol Ave Napa, CA 94559PH: (707) 253-9100 And of course there is the best choice of all, Van-Cafe in Santa Cruz. Great Vanagon people in a great town.

Phone number: * (831)426-1244* Address: *1823 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, Ca 95062*

*Hope these help your situation- not feeling very sorry for you right now! :) *

*Have a great time, Jake. *

On 3/24/07, Nathaniel Poole <myth.wright@gmail.com> wrote: > > I fled the cold and rain for California last week and the Zebra has > performed flawlessly through some rather arduous 2nd-gear terrain > along the west coast. Not bad for a non-native species. The only > problem I'm having now is it is getting more and more difficult > finding 1st gear. I adjusted everything according to the manual (while > parked on a deserted california beach, no less - eat yer cold and > soggy hearts out Jake, Neil, and Tabe :) > > Anyway, I recently had to replace the harddrive on my laptop and lost > all my bookmarks and archive stuff, so can anyone suggest a parts > dealer close to Santa Rosa (hwy101) who would carry a bushing kit for > an '80 Vanagon? I'm heading for the Fresno area by Monday. > > First Canuck with the answer gets a California T-shirt of their choice! > > Nathaniel >

-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com


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