Date:         Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:10:35 -0400
Reply-To:     greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: Riggins, Idaho - brake caliper?
Comments: To: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@SHOPVIEWIT.COM>
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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)
>