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Eurovan mechanic in SF Bay area with transmission experience

 

Can any of the group recommend a competent VW mechanic that is willing to service the transmission of a 2002 Eurovan GL in the San Fracico Bay Area ? Also has anyone had their timing chain overhauled by a Bay Area mechanic ??
 

Michael Dinger at Valley Wagonworks in San Rafael is the best Eurovan mechanic in the Bay area. He did my timing chain system, and checked my transmission, about 6 years ago and no problems since. Hopefully he's still there (I'm up in WA now, and don't have a mechanic nearby who I would trust with my engine, sadly).


On Wed, Jul 14, 2021, 7:59 PM halueb@... <halueb@...> wrote:
Can any of the group recommend a competent VW mechanic that is willing to service the transmission of a 2002 Eurovan GL in the San Fracico Bay Area ? Also has anyone had their timing chain overhauled by a Bay Area mechanic ??

 

I can recommend Tony at Euroquattro in Mountain View.



He has taken care of my 1999 EVC since 2006 when he did the timing chain, not cheap, but excellent work.

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 7:59:49 PM PDT, halueb@... <halueb@...> wrote:





Can any of the group recommend a competent VW mechanic that is willing to service the transmission of a 2002 Eurovan GL in the San Fracico Bay Area ? Also has anyone had their timing chain overhauled by a Bay Area mechanic ?
Brian Copenhagen
 

I second Ricki¡¯s recommendation for Michael at Valley Wagonworks, in San Rafael.
Call soon, and expect an appointment in 3 weeks, because he¡¯s very busy.

?Brian?
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I had my 2002 weekender transmission & timing chains replaced by Michael?@ Valley Wagonworks in San Rafael (transmission from German Transaxle in Oregon).? I'm a year into the rebuilt transmission & timing chains (& new transmission cooler) & have had 0 issues.??
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Given I live in Mt. View, I also bring my van for light maintenance (oil, air filter, transmission?fluids) to Euro Quattro.? Tony, the owner, has a Eurovan & his mechanic is familiar with their ins & outs.? They also have never overpriced me on any of the work & have?done some minor work for free (tightening lug nuts on tires).
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However, I bring my major work to Michael?@ Valley Wagonworks, as he's the true Eurovan/Vanagon expert for anything engine & interior/poptop related.? I'd give him a call first to check his schedule.? He had to transport my transmission to Oregon & grab the rebuilt transmission?back to San Rafael.
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Cliff
 

I had my 2002 weekender transmission & timing chains replaced by Michael?@ Valley Wagonworks in San Rafael (transmission from German Transaxle in Oregon).? I'm a year into the rebuilt transmission & timing chains (& new transmission cooler) & have had 0 issues.??

Given I live in Mt. View, I also bring my van for light maintenance (oil, air filter, transmission?fluids) to Euro Quattro.? Tony, the owner, has a Eurovan & his mechanic is familiar with their ins & outs.? They also have never overpriced me on any of the work & have?done some minor work for free (tightening lug nuts on tires).

However, I bring my major work to Michael?@ Valley Wagonworks, as he's the true Eurovan/Vanagon expert for anything engine & interior/poptop related.? I'd give him a call first to check his schedule.? He had to transport my transmission to Oregon & grab the rebuilt transmission?back to San Rafael.

On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 10:18 AM Brian Copenhagen <brian.soundfacility@...> wrote:
I second Ricki¡¯s recommendation for Michael at Valley Wagonworks, in San Rafael.
Call soon, and expect an appointment in 3 weeks, because he¡¯s very busy.

?Brian?
Sent with my pocket calculator
 

Thanks everyone for the?quick response and good suggestions.


On Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 3:44 PM Cliff <cliff.samaniego@...> wrote:
I had my 2002 weekender transmission & timing chains replaced by Michael?@ Valley Wagonworks in San Rafael (transmission from German Transaxle in Oregon).? I'm a year into the rebuilt transmission & timing chains (& new transmission cooler) & have had 0 issues.??

Given I live in Mt. View, I also bring my van for light maintenance (oil, air filter, transmission?fluids) to Euro Quattro.? Tony, the owner, has a Eurovan & his mechanic is familiar with their ins & outs.? They also have never overpriced me on any of the work & have?done some minor work for free (tightening lug nuts on tires).

However, I bring my major work to Michael?@ Valley Wagonworks, as he's the true Eurovan/Vanagon expert for anything engine & interior/poptop related.? I'd give him a call first to check his schedule.? He had to transport my transmission to Oregon & grab the rebuilt transmission?back to San Rafael.

On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 10:18 AM Brian Copenhagen <brian.soundfacility@...> wrote:
I second Ricki¡¯s recommendation for Michael at Valley Wagonworks, in San Rafael.
Call soon, and expect an appointment in 3 weeks, because he¡¯s very busy.

?Brian?
Sent with my pocket calculator

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