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Redwolf5
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Location: Raleigh,NC
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 Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:24 pm Post subject: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| Hello, I thinking of purchasing an 85 Vanagon in San Diego. But I’m not from that area so would love to have a trusted mechanic give it the once over before purchase. Can anyone give me a name & number of someone good? Thxs!! |
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wcfvw69 
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Joined: June 10, 2004
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| Redwolf5 wrote: |
| Hello, I thinking of purchasing an 85 Vanagon in San Diego. But I’m not from that area so would love to have a trusted mechanic give it the once over before purchase. Can anyone give me a name & number of someone good? Thxs!! |
PM Gary (Aeromech) or Robbie (Asiab3) on this site. Both good guys though I don't know if they do Vanagons.
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kamzcab86
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Joined: July 26, 2008
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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Mark, of Markswagen* ~ mobile VW mechanic & owner of a few Vanagons in San Diego
619-201-0310
*Might be more familiar with his old Samba username, rubbachicken.
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SyncroHead
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Joined: May 23, 2005
Posts: 1141
Location: Northern Nevada
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:01 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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See Jack at
BRU Automotive
5625 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-9716
Jack is a "Vanagon Savant". He's done amazing, one-of-a-kind things to his own Vanagons and will know everything to look for in a potential van for purchase.
Jim
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| I have *no* idea what the previous owner carried in his Westy... angry donkeys? |
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Abscate
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Joined: October 05, 2014
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Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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You want both the mobile quliafier, and then a PPI on a lift.
Budget About $750 for both , total
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SteveVanB
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Joined: June 01, 2008
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Location: This side of Daytona
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:55 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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X2 for Mark of Markswagen!
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0cean
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Joined: February 29, 2012
Posts: 1149
Location: California
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:33 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| kamzcab86 wrote: |
Mark, of Markswagen* ~ mobile VW mechanic & owner of a few Vanagons in San Diego
619-201-0310
*Might be more familiar with his old Samba username, rubbachicken. |
I recommend. He is moble and knows Vanagon more then anyone I’ve ever meet. You can’t go wrong with Mark
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Alluvial Van
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Joined: November 10, 2012
Posts: 132
Location: San Diego, CA
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| I generally take my Vanagon to BRU. They do great work and are very honest and knowledgeable. |
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Cdub!
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Posts: 67
Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:14 pm Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| Mark, from Markswagen. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 |
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noganav
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Posts: 1236
Location: San Diego CA
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| Another vote for Mark. He's not just the best in San Diego, he's the best around. He'll likely go over it all with you and explain everything. What you learn will be worth it ten fold. |
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Gizmoman
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Location: Nevada
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:26 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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Mark is your man. He doesn't have a"lift" but he'll get under it if he needs to 
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markswagen
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Joined: January 28, 2018
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Location: san diego
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:13 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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I am happy to help if I can, I am booked through April 11th, as it stands right now.
PM me.
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Redwolf5
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Location: Raleigh,NC
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| Thank you all so much for the helpful advice! Greatly appreciated! |
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gampbell
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Joined: January 09, 2017
Posts: 15
Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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I know this is an old thread but I wondered how is Markswagen with electrical? I have a GW lifepo house battery setup I'd like installed. Thank you!
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wcfvw69
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: Mechanic in San Diego? |
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| I know this is an old thread but I wondered how is Markswagen with electrical? I have a GW lifepo house battery setup I'd like installed. Thank you! |
PM Gary and his partner Telford the electrical genus. His user name is Aeromech on The Samba.
He'll let you know if they will work on it. Good guys.
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Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
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**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours** |
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ALIKA T3
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