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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-20 | Daniel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very concise and to the point. |
| 2009-09-18 | Jeff | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Ron, I'll check these things out. I have a fairly competent VW mechanic, Tim Caves of Old Vdub Home in Southern California. We have eliminated vacuum leaks and valve adjustments, but not sure of the others. Best, Jeff |
| 2009-04-29 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Ron. I will try that and I'll post a follow-up on how it works out. |
| 2009-04-20 | stetson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-07 | Michael | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-06 | michael | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for the advice - spot on. Found two leaks in the air system and have replaced the air flow meter. Bus now runs lovely :) |
| 2008-12-03 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Nicely done. Jim |
| 2008-11-25 | Stewart | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Ron, Thank you very much - that fixed it! Best regards, Stewart |
| 2008-08-20 | George | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Sincere thanks for promptness of punctiliousness of ad hoc response. |
| 2008-01-19 | Mark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Ron, Sorry it's taken so long to reply back to you. I checked the secondary air injection system like you said and I noticed that the electrical connection was full of water. I used compressed air to clean the connections and reset the "check engine" light and have been running happily ever since. However the real mysterey was how did that water get there in the first place. It finally came together for me when I realized that when I recently had the tranny serviced (long story)they take the van for a twenty minute test drive, and of course it was in the rain w/o the under carriage skid plate attached. Thus water mysterey/check engine light solved. Thanks Ron I couldn't of done it with out you. Mark |
| 2008-01-01 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thnx ron |
| 2008-01-01 | Jason | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | you were right on. I needed to replace the slave cylinder - thanks |
| 2007-12-28 | Jami | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Ron...got your website saved on my favourites now, that way you can be my VW expert at a click! Cheers, Jami |
| 2007-12-21 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for your help. John Diehl |
| 2007-12-06 | Kirk Johnson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks ron i will chech up on the parts should make my life easer thanks once more |
| 2007-12-06 | jeff | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Response time was great. |
| 2007-09-26 | Josiah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-09-24 | Jacques | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Should be able to rate higher than 10. Thanks a lot. |
| 2007-09-22 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Awesome! this is my second time asking him for advice and both times had great, quick answers. THANK YOU! |
| 2007-09-18 | Ruben | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Ron for the advice. The fuel tank was actually not that bad. A small rubber boot had broken off of the fuel level float assembly and was getting lodged into the fuel feeder tube in the tank. I cleared out the tank and that took care of the problem. |
| 2007-09-17 | Wilson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for making this site available, and thanks Ron! |
| 2007-09-16 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-09-14 | Jim Reidy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much. We were thinking the green wire had something to do with it. (Sorry I referred to the rotor or points as the "carb". I have it listed on Ebay as item No. 300149337524 if you'd like to see it. There is a LOT of interest. |
| 2007-09-13 | Mike Burns | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! ,...It was a bad wire. I've run a new one and its fixed the issue. Thanks again. Mike. |
| 2007-09-13 | Laurie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Ron. Your answers helped me convince my husband. We are going to offer for the car this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes! Laurie |
| 2007-09-13 | Ashley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your help!! I will let my mechanic know. CHeers |
| 2007-09-13 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow, what a wonderfully fast turn-around time from Q to A! Lisa |
| 2007-09-09 | johnny | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-09-07 | Armando | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Oh man it runs a whole lot better, Does not back fire, actually stays on with out pressing on the gas pedal. But it still smokes a lot and still getting some of that soot. Thank you very much for you help Ron. |
| 2007-09-03 | Maegaret | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for the quick response. You really put my mind at ease over the weekend. Took my Beetle to the garsge this morning and you were right in thinking it was the oxygen sensor, it's being replaced today and will be ready at 5 o'clock today. Thanks again. |
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Ron Wolff
Expertise
I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979: Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus Areas of expertise years 1968-1979 Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines VW Brake system replacement Automatic Stickshift transmission VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing) Westfalia Electrical system dual battery Westy Refridge Repair Westy Cabinet Repair Westy AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys) Soundproofing General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes VW Distributor Compatibility Information Westy component repair Emission Systems Exhaust Systems General Electric System Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows) Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded) Charging System Convertible top Installation: Beetle CV joints Engine Troubleshooting Valve Train Non areas of expertise: High Performance Modifications Front end related components Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment) Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients
I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
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