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jasonious Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2006 Posts: 210 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject: VW Repair shop Seattle WA |
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Hi,
I live on the Eastside of Seattle and need a bit of VW help. Specifically, I'm replacing my engine with a better sorted 1.7. Since I have both the engine and tranny out, I was thinking of taking the tranny to a specialist to have it given a once over, gaskets replaced, new seals, etc. I doesn't leak exactly, but does weep a bit around the back gasket. Anyway, two questions. Is it worth bringing the tranny to a shop for a looksie or should I just not worry about it? Second, I've never had something on my bus that I couldn;t fix, so I don't know any good repair shops. I know there must be a bunch, cause this is bus nirvana, but who is the best/honest/reasonable around?
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Bleyseng Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2005 Posts: 4752 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Bow Wow up in lynnwood does ok work. In Seattle, Akers Porsche works on them too and they're good guys.
I work on my own stuff too...so I don't know anyone for day to day stuff. _________________ 70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles |
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dr8track Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2005 Posts: 496 Location: Seattle area
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Bleyseng wrote: |
Bow Wow up in lynnwood does ok work. In Seattle, Akers Porsche works on them too and they're good guys.
I work on my own stuff too...so I don't know anyone for day to day stuff. |
I have as yet to find a Seattle VW repair shop I've been totally happy with. Have had some good experiences and bad experiences w/ the shops I've tried, which have been AutoVice (Bow Wow) and Buterra Motors. I read some pretty good feedback about this place and will probably give it a try next time.
Wolfsburg Motorworks
5010 14th Ave Nw Seattle, WA 98107
I know there is also a place in downtown Woodinville, which I have not tried and have heard nothing about, but have seen lots of old VW's at their place. But I'd suggest going more for reputation than convenience of proximity. _________________ 1974 Westfalia Deluxe Campmobiles - Lake Stevens, WA |
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fuzzmop Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2006 Posts: 20
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:39 pm Post subject: Seattle shops |
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I have a friend who uses Hans' VW in West Seattle; I stopped by to look for a part, and they recommended NW Connecting Rod (correct title?) for some engine/trans work too. There's also Bug Master's in W. Seattle, but last time I stopped there (a couple of months ago), they were in the process of moving their shop. I too have heard some positive feedback about Wolfsburg in Ballard. Autosport Imports in Sea-Tac is where I go for parts locally, and they also do service, and I have had nothing but good experiences with them. |
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jasonious Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2006 Posts: 210 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tips. What about the tranny? Does taking it in for a gasket replace and general once over seem over the top? |
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VWMIKE76 Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2006 Posts: 669 Location: lynnwood, washington
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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I have had trans work done at trans service in mountlake terrace on non vw's and and Dave there does top notch work, just haven't had any reason to takje a trans in to be worked on, he is fair priced, estimate is usually about the same as others qoute and the final price is usually under his estimate, and does all the work in house so he knows whats really inside your trans, http://www.trans-service.net/ heres a link also |
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IFBwax Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2005 Posts: 1325 Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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I think there's a guy in Duvall that people were raving about for bus trannies. See if you can find them on a search.
Best of luck!
If I needed engine work up there, I'd go to NW Connecting Rod. But that's just based on what I've heard. _________________ Owner of: "The Party Pickle" (a 1979 2 Liter FI "Raby Camper Special" Sage Green Westy Campmobile) & "Charlie Brown" (a 1979 2 Liter FI "Rob Grant Rebuild" Agate Brown/Dakota Beige Station Wagon)
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VWMIKE76 Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2006 Posts: 669 Location: lynnwood, washington
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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that is probably ken madson at thebusco.com great guy also!206 523 6525 |
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IFBwax Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2005 Posts: 1325 Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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Nope.. not Ken.. although he is a great guy. Sorry I did some hunting and this is the guy that supposedly knows his stuff... from other posts..
http://www.aatransaxle.com/
See if you can find the thread on this guy on the Samba. _________________ Owner of: "The Party Pickle" (a 1979 2 Liter FI "Raby Camper Special" Sage Green Westy Campmobile) & "Charlie Brown" (a 1979 2 Liter FI "Rob Grant Rebuild" Agate Brown/Dakota Beige Station Wagon)
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tds3pete Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2004 Posts: 914 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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I had my engine done (79 2.0) at NW Connecting rod and they were great. They really know their stuff.
I had the tranny rebuilt at AATransaxle and they too were highly recommended and did a great job.
Good luck _________________ '58 Westy camper-come and gone
'73 Westy-bought new in Holland,now gone
'86 Syncro weekender-come and gone
'79 Westy...Oscar
'95 Eurovan Camper/5 spd...Marsha Mellow |
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mook Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2005 Posts: 553 Location: Bristol, England
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:06 am Post subject: |
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I recently had work done at Wolfsburg Motorwerks
on 14th ave in Ballard.
Outstanding work.. brought my carbs to life.
Jack is an Aircooled specialist, and only deals with aircooled VW's and Porsches.
highly recommended |
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greggholmes Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2003 Posts: 265 Location: Camano Island, Wa.
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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There is also Ovals in Federal way. they do good work. thats where I used to get any parts _________________ " A majority of unskilled mechanics will always
give you an unskilled answer."
May the Hoover Bit be with you. |
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elstrom Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2006 Posts: 395 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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I had some pretty extensive work done at Wolfsburg Motorworks.
From my experience, they seem honest and professional. It's not the cheapest or fastest shop, but they really care about VWs. |
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NickB Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Lower 48
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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yea jack at wofsburg is always helpfull with finding parts for my bus when im in the area...I love how he walks around his shop in sandals.... |
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Kirwin Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2005 Posts: 415
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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I know a good mechanic down in Olympia. I'm not sure you want to drive that far though. _________________ 1978 VW Transporter (DLNDBUS) |
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WaWesty Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Shoreline, Wa
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Hey I hope some seattle people will recheck this out, I think I have narrowed my choices of shop to wolfburg in seattle and autovice(bow wow) I called and talked to the bow wow guys they are 84.50 an hour and want 275 (bus depot says thats list) for a bosch fuel pump (2.0 fi).
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I stopped in talked with the wolfsburg guys in ballard they seem really nice and really busy they actually gave me list of things to double check and asked me to call them back tomorow if i still need to set an appointment.
I need to move my bus asap its been blocking an alley for 3 days now.
My questions:
Does any body know the labor rate of wolfsburg and if they are fair on part prices?
Any body heard anything bad about autovice(bowwow), or wolfsburg ? |
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Bleyseng Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2005 Posts: 4752 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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I do have a good used fuel pump.....are you sure its that??
Usually its just a connection thats corroded or fell off. _________________ 70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles |
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mook Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2005 Posts: 553 Location: Bristol, England
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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WaWesty wrote: |
Does any body know the labor rate of wolfsburg and if they are fair on part prices?
Any body heard anything bad about autovice(bowwow), or wolfsburg ? |
I believe wolfsburg charge $79 or $80.
I have been there twice, and they are very good, very honest, and very enthusiastic about aircooled motors. _________________ '73 transporter, Riviera Top, Later westy interior. |
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WaWesty Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Shoreline, Wa
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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it might just be the filter my bus has the gas heater on int and there is about only an inch of tube on both sides of the filter i cant get it off in the alley where its stuck so i think ill just have the shop look at it. I hope the ballard one has room for me i need to get it moved. |
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BeetleBing Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Des Moines, WA
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject: Has anyone had any work done at Mouse Meat Inc. in Tacoma? |
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I need to get my engine tested for a vacuum leak, because its overheating way too much, and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Mouse Meat Inc. in Tacoma? |
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