Author Topic: Air Care Certified Repairs? (Read 2137 times)

77_Bus_Girl · « **on:** June 20, 2006, 03:28:34 PM »

(sorry if it's bad form to post in 2 forums...) My 77 westy just failed his CO (idle and driving) tests for AirCare, and since I'm just learning and am in a bit of a rush, does anyone know of (and recommend) any mechanics who are also \"Air Care Certified\" who know their VWs?
thanks!

72vwtype2 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:37:56 PM »

If you are in the Surrey/Delta area, try The Bug Shop. They are located at 120th and 96th (604) 589-2236. Call in adavnce, he is extremely busy at this time of the year.

Phil.

77_Bus_Girl · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:42:54 PM »

Are they \"air care certified\"? The problem is, if they're not, I could spend $1000 and still fail - but if I go to one of their stupid \"certified\" repair shops ]

there is a max - If the repairs are more than $300 they give you a \"conditional pass\" Thing is, if I can't find a VW place, it'll probably cost me more to get less done!

Chris · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:52:17 PM »

you should call the Bug Shop anyway, he may just be able to fix it and you can get a real pass.

James Buchan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:05:59 PM »

Or WCSD sponsor Duane's German Autohaus in Langley - they have a gas analyser and should be able to get you in tune.

BUSDADDY · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:11:55 PM »

High HC could be something nasty, but not always. Just don't be suprised if you get bad news.
In the Richmond area give Sylvesters automotive a call, I'm not sure if he's aircare certified but he's a genuine aircooled guru.

77_Bus_Girl · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2006, 06:16:01 PM »

Thanks guys! It's actually the CO that I falied on (driving and Idle) What sort of things can cause high CO? I'm not that knowledgable in the mechanics which is why I'm looking for a shop. If I hadn't just put my back out (replacing the heater box and muffler ^_^ ) I'd crawl back under there and see what I could learn...but... ( I think that heater box weighed as much as I do!)

R W · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2006, 07:13:52 PM »

If you are in Abby you could try Abby counrty motors Dave Knows his vw's and is Air Care Certified

(604)859-6609

captCRUNCH · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2006, 07:32:54 PM »

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High HC could be something nasty, but not always. Just don't be suprised if you get bad news.
In the Richmond area give Sylvesters automotive a call, I'm not sure if he's aircare certified but he's a genuine aircooled guru.

is he still there?? did he move? cause last time i was out that way i didn't see any signs up...he's a funny guy

BUSDADDY · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2006, 07:47:08 PM »

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He's moved to #6 rd. between 91 & westminster

definiteley a cranky old German when you first meet him but he's ok. Former volkswagen pacific tech., factory training diplomas etc. one of the last of the guys in the lab coats that you see in the old service ad's.

Bruce · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2006, 09:52:43 PM »

Van Wonder in North Van. He's aircare certified, and specializes in VW Vans.

Custom76Bus · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2006, 04:54:32 PM »

my cars seem to like Methyl-Hydrate prior to aircare :ph34r: :ph34r: :mullet:

Helps CO i think...?

77_Bus_Girl · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2006, 05:16:57 PM »

ha ha... that's what the guys at CIP said today too!

amishrabbi · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2006, 06:29:48 PM »

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If you are in Abby you could try Abby counrty motors Dave Knows his vw's and is Air Care Certified

(604)859-6609

second this, my car is there right now. had 2 drag beetles there when i dropped mine off