Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:00:00 -0400
Reply-To: Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM>
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From: Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
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Here's a list someone posted on FB once. I kept it for future use ;)
Heater blower & resistor & Heater Core
Restore HVAC system (cleaning, new foam, etc) and reassemble with new clips
Lube cables
Clean and lube windshield wiper linkage
New wiper grommets
New wiper sprayer hoses
new/reseal antenna
Run new front speaker wire
Troubleshoot why power mirrors don't work
Add sound dampener to metal surfaces
Cleaning ground castles
Drink Beer
Sent from someone's plumbing
> On Jun 29, 2017, at 14:05, Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> wrote:
>
> I would replace all wiring running from door to door (central locking,
> window motors...), and everything leading into the doors from the fusebox.
> Got E-windows? Realized them slowing down?
>
> Basically every wiring tucked to the crossbream at knee-height.
> Blower motor and heater box overhaul: yes!
>
> And while you are there: Get the brake booster replaced by a 10" version
> from BMW E30.
>
>
> Regards
> Raimund
>
>
>
>> Am 29.06.2017 um 19:14 schrieb J.C.:
>> Following up on my "brake pedal not retracting' question from a while
>> ago, we finally got her into the shop and the diagnosis is that it's
>> the brake booster (thanks for the pointer Ken!)
>>
>> My new question for the list is as to what repair/replacements we
>> might want to do while the dash is completely out. Would love to save
>> on duplicate labor costs if we can.
>>
>> This is for an 85 Westy.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:27 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
>> <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> Had this same problem on a VW Bus recently. It was the brake booster.
>>> There is a spring inside that which allows the pedal to return. We have
>>> them available on our site at www.vanagain.com if you need one.
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, May 17, 2017, 2:22 AM J.C. <dougm+sfbayrangers@kzsu.stanford.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Question for the list, that I haven't found a definitive answer for:
>>>> My girlfriend's 85 Westy has an issue wherein the brake pedal isn't
>>>> retracting into the resting position. Thus, the brakes are dragging
>>>> (and the temporary solution has been to use one's foot to retract the
>>>> pedal while driving.) The brakes themselves don't feel mushy/soft,
>>>> thus it doesn't seem to be a master cylinder issue, or air in the
>>>> lines.
>>>>
>>>> My 1st thought was that there was an issue with the spring, but (as
>>>> well as I could tell) it doesn't appear to be broken, and it does
>>>> appear to be attached.
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone have an idea as to how to diagnose and repair?
>>>>
>>>> (Searched the 1st 8 pages of results from a search of the archives but
>>>> couldn't find anything.)
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
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