Austin - Central Texas Vanagon Support Thread

tcarr1212 · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:11 am Post subject: Good Vanagon mechanic Austin, TX

Was just told by Austin Veedub they are one month out on any Vanagon work as they only have one mechanic for Vanagons. Having intermittent starting trouble. Replaced fuel pressure thingy, replaced CO2 sensor. Starts great runs for several days and then won't start. This last time it stalled after slamming on the brakes during daily Mopac adventures. Use to start if I held down accelerator and ran starter. Any recommendations on mechanic or fixes would be great.

Tim

91 GL, auto

HoustonPhotog

porterbrown

scooterick86 · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:27 pm Post subject:

Maybe fuel pump clogged? I've had similar issues. Weak fuel delivery. Clogged up from crud in the tank.

ndoxsey · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:47 am Post subject: Austin shops

I have been going to Underground for several years and recommend them. I wish they had a proper lift though, so I could have a better gander under my vans.

porterbrown · Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 6:39 pm Post subject:

Just a heads up for the ATX group regarding Underground--they've left their N Lamar shop and moved further north to around Anderson Mill Rd at 11501 Randy Road.

Wanted to get the word out before somebody makes the mistake of limping to their old shop only to find out they've moved.
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KindaHippyish · Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 8:45 am Post subject:

I was planning on going there pretty soon, probably this week, so thanks for the heads up. I checked out that address on maps. Is it in a residential area?
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86 for nix · Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 11:23 am Post subject:

I talked to Justin on Friday. They hope to be up and running next week, as far as knowing what they have in inventory once things are unpacked and all.

MartinG · Samba Member Joined: March 30, 2005 Posts: 39

I drove by that address the other day just so I'd know where it was when I need them. It is indeed in a residential area. I hope they get up and running soon.

porterbrown · Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:06 pm Post subject:

HoustonPhotog · Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 1:24 pm Post subject:

Houston Area:

I'm posting this here since we have a few Houston area Vanagon owners that have attended the Austin Campouts.

I'm looking at setting up a camping event for the second weekend of June possibly in Huntsville State Park (65 miles north of downtown Houston). That would be Friday June 12th thru Sunday June 14th.

Where: Huntsville State Park
When: June 12th - 14th
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kXGG2
Website: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville

So far it'd be myself, Kevin D. and possibly Dana A. and Nathan W.

Anyone else available this weekend? Also.. If you don't want to camp or can't devote the whole weekend you're welcome to drive up and hang out for the day...

We can get 2 vans per site easily so once I get a good idea of attendees I'll book the appropriate number of sites.

Anyone else interested?
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HoustonPhotog · Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 10:12 am Post subject:

Here's your TexasVanagons Notification email for the month of June.

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CONTEST Announcement!
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TexasVanagons is giving away a $75 GoWesty Gift Certificate to one lucky winner. Entering is easy plus we give you a chance to get up to 3 entries for our random drawing. This contest is open to all Texas based Vanagon owners.

Contest info here:
http://texasvanagons.com/contest-75-gowesty-gift-card-giveaway/

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June Event Calendar
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Sharkapalooza VW Experience
Pilot Point, Texas
June 5 - 7
Event Type: Show/Campout
Map Here: https://goo.gl/maps/6DmNh
Info Here: http://www.sharkapaloozaexp.com/

Houston Area Vanagon Campout
Huntsville, Texas
June 12 - 14
Event Type: Campout/Meetup
Map Here: https://goo.gl/maps/mNpRS
Info Here:
I've booked 2 sites at Huntsville State Park (~65 miles north of downtown Houston) for Friday June 12 - Sunday June 14 in the "Coloneh Camping Area".

Attending:
1. Abel L.
2. Kevin D.
3. Dana A.
4. Nathan W.
5.

There are water and electric hookups and we can get 2 vans per spot easily. So far I think we have 4 vans total going (as of 5/26) and there will be plenty of room if someone wants to come hang out for the day and not camp.

If we get more vans interested in coming out let me know and I can reserve another spot or two. The park is filling up quickly with the onset of summer so make up your minds quickly as it might sell out soon. Simply reply to me if you're interested. Thanks.

For complete list of Texas Events please visit:
http://texasvanagons.com/2015-events/
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HoustonPhotog · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 1:58 pm Post subject:

Austin Area Vanagon Meetup

Austin, Texas
Date: June 19 - Friday
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Event Type: Meetup
Location: Near N Lamar Blvd & W 45th St
Info Here:

Member Nathan Doxsey has been kind enough to host us at his house for an Austin Meetup. For privacy reasons I am not going to post his address publicly here but I will send the address to attendees privately once you've confirmed. Location is near N Lamar Blvd & W 45th St .

The preliminary plan is just hang out and order a bunch of pizzas for us to grub on. Your're welcome to bring your beer of choice for the evening. Once the event gets closer and I get a good feel for the number of attendees I'll finalize dinner plans then.

Nathan assures me there is plenty of parking for as many vans as we can muster! Perfect! Meetup time is set at 5pm - 10pm so you can come and go as your schedule allows. I will be in town for the weekend and since Sunday is Father's Day I figured we'd get a meetup set for Friday.

Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1652829748284726/

Abel Longoria
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porterbrown · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 6:22 pm Post subject:

HoustonPhotog · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:52 am Post subject:

HoustonPhotog · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:54 am Post subject:

This is the big camping event I was telling a lot of you guys about. It's October 9-11 and held on Lake Belton which is about 70 miles North of Austin (just West of Temple). I've been the past 2 years and its been a blast! Definitely mark it on your calendars!

Event info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1578849335712719/

There's a ton of old school buses out at this event (~100) and our Vanagon attendance numbers have been steadily increasing! Gotta get a bunch more out there this year... Hope to see you there!

2012 - 9 Vanagons
2013 - 13 Vanagons
2014 - 16 Vanagons
2015 - ????
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HoustonPhotog · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:31 am Post subject:

If you missed out on the Austin area meetup we had this past Friday night here's a small write-up on the event.

http://texasvanagons.com/austin-meetup-june-2015/

Hopefully we'll see you at the next one!

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

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MartinG · Samba Member Joined: March 30, 2005 Posts: 39

Great picture! Had a blast. Maybe my GL will be running next time! Very Happy

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austinindian · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:00 am Post subject: free parts

Before these go into ATX's landfill, was wondering if anyone wanted these used items. The plastic piece is the rear heater core cover in the non-westy vans and the seal (plastic ribbon type) is for the rear quarter driver's side window.

Bummed I missed the ATX meetup. Will swing by the next I hope.

artastx

I need help finding someone to install a 2.2L Subaru engine to replace my blown one in or around Austin,TX. I have a 1990 Carat fully converted and ready for a 2.2 swap. Any info would be helpful. Thanks
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