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• FW: auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 10:51:29 -0700
  ...auto trans Does anybody know where i can get a rebuild kit for my auto trans in my 84 vanagon. I went to the...
• Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:44:34 -0500
  I am in need of rebuilding the AT in our '86 Westy. I talked today to a reputable and recommended rebuilder here in town...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:39:47 -0700
  ...That and a rebuild kit. AFAIK, these aren't available new anymore. They just get rebuilt, or in some cases, schmengied back together, over...
• Re: 85 westy needs a rebuild or Tiico ? or sell it?
  Historical mailing list - Wes V
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:15:01 -0500
  ...85 westy needs a rebuild or Tiico ? or sell it? Hi: I have a 85 westy 1.9 ,4 speed manual I bought for...
• Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:03:22 -0400
  ...I've got a rebuild kit on the way for the caliper (beat up dust boot) but two things; 1. How do I get...
• 67 Bus Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 May 1996 17:22:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...Does anyone know anything about a rebuild kit for the 67 master cylinder and how well they work. Any help would be greatly appreciated...
• Re: Auto tranny torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:47:27 -0800
  ...rebuilt torque converter - $127.50/exchange, rebuildable auto tranny - $175. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:52:06 -0400
  ...Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit easy enough to do? Thanks, Bryan Sent from Mail for Windows 10
• Re: Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:18:48 -0800
  ...The rebuild kits I sell for $10 but I mean for the amount of work and frustration I think it is worth the extra...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:23:19 -0400
  ...5 or 6 years ago I bought a rebuild kit for one of these which included the clutches, pistons and all seals, and I...
• Re: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:31:13 -0700
  ...so, i have > a pretty complete rebuild kit(including about $400 just in tools) on the way > from long enterprises and i'm getting...
• Re: PS leak
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:56:33 -0500
  Allan, The rebuild kits for the racks have been discontinued as of last year. Getting a rebuilt rack is a great option since it...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 19 May 2015 19:36:52 -0700
  ...choices: > > - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" > - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. >
• Propane Auto-Stop Valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  01 Apr 96 23:41:40 EST
  ...I read in the archives about rebuild kits- will one of these fix a frozen valve? Where do I find one? The RV shop...
• Re: Auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:15:24 -0400
  ...I think a rebuild kit is less than $100. Edward At 12:18 AM 4/27/2006, you wrote: >On Apr 26, 2006, at...
• Re: tranny rebuild: AA Vs. Rancho Performance
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 12:19:48 -0500
  ...kit on Busdepot.com and came across this: > > We offer rebuilt transaxles from Rancho Performance, one of the industry > leaders. These affordably priced rebuilds...
• Re: 1.6 litre diesel heads - regular vs turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 7 Dec 1996 09:30:05 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only > condition is that it must be rebuildable. Anyone have a head for sale? ? ? Gary, I would check with Ben at European Engine...
• Rebuilding Vanagon Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 07:13:05 -0500
  I neede to rebuild the shifter on my 83 diesel Vanagon yesterday and although I sell a kit to do this I had never...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Dowell
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:26:08 EST
  ...needs rebuild but impeller and turbine is fine no nicks(has worn bearings and oil seal leaks ,turbo city has the kit for 94...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 16:40:07 -0700
  ...I fixed mine(1980 Westy)by rebuilding the starter and solenoid, plus cleaning all the wires and grounds.(two years ago) After doing all...
• njector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:42:23 -0600
  ...They do a lot of injector rebuilding. On 19-Jul-06, at 10:00 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:54:03 -0400
  ...Engine Rebuild Questions >>> >>> >>>> Just got back from a meeting the rebuilder and we >> are replacing: >>>> >>>> oil pressure valve >>>> oil pressure relief piston spring >>>> All...
• Re: jack, costs
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 18:20:20 -0500
  ...The dam rebuilding kit is $30.00 >That's half the cost of the new chinese jack. Out of all the stuff in the...
• 85 shifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 11:45:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...What about rebuild kits, is it worth the effort? Thanks, Bill Lund
• Re: Auto tranny lost 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:16:08 -0700
  ...To answer your question; I got my rebuild kit locally. I wound up spending more but the guy was answering my numerous questions so...
• opinion on neoprane vs rubber cv boots, rack&pinion bbots
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 06:48:26 -0800
  ...replace the boots so I am gonna pony up for a rebuild kit as preventative maint it looks quite old ... do people have any...
• Re: 71' bus type vehicle (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 14:16:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Is it worth it to learn >how and pay $10 for the rebuild kit, or just pay $200 to have a shop do >it...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:57:15 +0000
  ...a "Bigger Brake Kit" > >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > >> - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. > >> > >> Is rebuilding the old style...
• group purchase opportunity for south african syncro/2wd vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:58:16 -0800
  ...a partial listing of parts: * 15" syncro vented disc brake kits * dual headlight grills * full-length lower grills * custom, rebuildable syncro gas monotube shock...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:35:07 -0500
  ...rebuild on my 36hp 1957 splittie panel ..... In my air cooled days I had an engine in parts in the cupboards in my kitchen...
• Re: power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:24:58 -0700
  AFAIK the kits haven't been available for a few years. I just checked Bus Depot, VanAgain and Van Cafe and didn't see...
• For Sale 87 Syncro Wolfsburg Westfalia (plus parts Syncro!)
  Historical mailing list - R C
  Sat, 29 May 2004 22:33:17 -0400
  ...no kitchen, dents & rust, but restorable. Runs great. 165k on Silver body, 2nd motor with about 125k, pulls very strong. Recent trans rebuild with...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:31:35 -0700
  ...I bought my rebuild kits thru a guy in Georgia, but hard parts > here > at a local rebuild shop. > > I don't know what...
• Re: I just love surprises - Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:00:20 -0700
  ...be of > some help, but I have been looking for a rebuild kit for my Solex C34 > TCIC and I have NOT been able...
• Re: Tuning Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Apr 1994 11:49:25 EDT
  ...The rebuild kits are about >$10, and easy to do. You will need a few new jets though. I'll look > Funny you should...
• Re: brake parts... help ...NOBODY ???
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  08 Sep 96 22:16:50 EDT
  ...They have a kit that contains all parts for both sides of the rears. Well stocked FLAPS probably have them, too. You could also...
• 81 Westy for sale in San Francisco Bay area. Will deliver anywhere in the west.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hornor
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 10:02:22 -0700
  ...12,000 miles on rebuild, new tires (proper Van tires) shocks (BOGE), heads, VDO head temp sensor, properly cared for. Straight body, new rubber...
• Re: bus depot probs?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:35:18 EDT
  ...s shipping? ordered heads and gasket kit while back, got the heads last friday (came directly from rebuilder), NO GASKETS (coming from them), called...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:52:30 -0500
  ...Replace it with a good rebuild waterboxer. > > 2. Go with a conversion kit. i have suggested the kit David Marshall > offers and the South...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:49:30 -0400
  ...noise. > > Mark > > > > Ralph Meyermann wrote: > >> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows on >> westys? >> Any truth to that? Thanks...
• Re: auto trans cost?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:01:42 -0500
  ...I think I'd trust them for quality since they sell wholesale and retail transmissions, parts, kits and provide pretty good conference before you...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:08:24 +0000
  ...The caliper is already off, cleaned and awaiting the rebuild kit which is coming in tomorrow. I'm assuming that the siezed slider was...
• Re: bus depot probs?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:57:34 -0700
  ...s shipping? ordered heads and > gasket kit while back, got the heads last friday (came directly from > rebuilder), NO GASKETS (coming from them), called...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:28:18 -0800
  The rotors are slightly larger [more swept area], thicker, and vented for better cooling. I went with Audi A6 rotors and 200Q calipers for...
• power steering rack leaking
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:11:19 -0600
  ...The list vendors show new and rebuilt racks for sale as well as kits with new seals. How hard is it to replace the...
• FS: 1990 Vanagon Carat - Capitola, CA
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:43:45 EDT
  ...Complete fuel tank rebuild including new sender, lines, grommets and rust proofed with POR-15. All new front door window seals. Headlight relay kit...
• used 2.1 Engine needed Trade for SA parts?
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 23:27:25 EDT
  ...engine to rebuild it and "lost" it. I have these items I can trade (or will pay cash): 1. big brake kit from the...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:08:07 -0700
  ...shape, and I'm considering going > with one if the repair kits that various vendors sell. Has anyone out > there > done this? Mostly I...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:49:46 EDT
  ...Also rebuilding brake components requires a real nice clean organized spot. And while I understand you most likely would not sit on the curb...
• Re: 86 syncro shifter Q's
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:20:09 -0700
  ...86 syncro shifter Q's > Here is a list of the parts to tottally rebuild a broken shifter in a Vanagon: > Shifter parts: > 1...
• 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Woodall
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:45:47 -0500
  ...New big brake kit for the front and rebuilding the rears and all new flex lines. Completed. All new fuel and vapor lines . Completed...
• Re: Poptop frame/catch refurb
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 21:02:03 +0000
  ...Have you created the rebuild kit? Patrick On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I've...
• My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 22:00:37 -0400
  ...I finally decided to take the van to a local transmission rebuilder and have him do the whole thing. Everybody I talked to in...
• Re: Auto Trans dilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 20:51:20 -0500
  ...imminently rebuildable by the adventuresome home mechanic willing to try something new. Supposedly the auto tranny can be re-built using a kit and...
• Re: Sob!! $ob!!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 8:54:28 PDT
  ...Yes, rebuild kits are available for the dual solexes here for about $17 each. It took only a few hours to do and they...
• Re: Auto tranny rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 22:58:40 +0000
  ...Buy a good quality rebuild kit and clean the valve body really good. If you're good with engines and can follow the Bentley...
• Re: Transmission Be Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
  Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:38 PDT
  Mechanic just called back. - No new transmissions available anywhere! Options are to get a used trans w/ 90 day warranty or a rebuild w...
• Re: 71 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 12:28:01 -0600 (CST)
  Chris Bridge asks about quality engine rebuild kits. Yesterday, in my quest for the ultimate source for reliable power, I compared prices for (comparable...
• Re: a/c rebuild and retrofitted to R134a
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Wed, 13 May 1998 13:07:17 -0700
  ...I forgot to mention in my original post of May 8th, that in the retro kit from vw, it specified '85 to '92 transporter...
• Sticking Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 22:56:49 -0700
  ...Well, today I pulled a caliper, rebuild kit in hand, and upon taking the thing apart, noticed scratches on the caliper piston. Not really...