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• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:56:34 -0700
  ...drums in the back ( had rust >>> vibes from sitting ) >>> >>> new emerg brake cables and guides >>> >>> new upper ball joints >>> >>> new main coolant pipe from...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
  ...of the brake > > fluid from both, the hose and the slave cylinder (push the piston > > back manually). > > > > > >The Slave Cylinder Repair Kit > >----------------------------- > > > >The slave...
• The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:27:46 +1100
  ...under warranty) : $218.55 Supply & fit rear protection bar, incl tow bar & wiring : $380.00 Quick shift kit (supply & fit) $100.00 Flyscreen kit...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:28:17 -0500
  ...Here is the kit: = > Auxiliary Battery Kit [1980-83 Air-Cooled Camper and 1980-91 = > Non-Campers] | GoWesty > > | | |=20 > Auxiliary Battery Kit [1980-83...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
  ...of the brake >> > fluid from both, the hose and the slave cylinder (push the piston >> > back manually). >> > >> > >> >The Slave Cylinder Repair Kit >> >----------------------------- >> > >> >The slave...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:40:26 -0500
  ...There is still significant detail work for >>> the engine compartment including the charge line for the house battery >> and >>> gauge wires for the oil...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 09:04:09 -0800
  ...I did most of my work in a >>>>> large Rubbermaid bin lid lined with plastic. I took a picture every time I >>>>> did something...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
  ...of the brake � � > fluid from both, the hose and the slave cylinder (push the piston � � > back manually). � � > � � > � � >The Slave Cylinder Repair Kit � � >----------------------------- � � > � � >The slave...
• Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 20 May 2002 18:01:05 -0400
  ...There was nothing completely blocking the air vent, but my K&N filter cleaning kit was kind of in front of the opening. I...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
  ...of the brake >>� � > fluid from both, the hose and the slave cylinder (push the piston >>� � > back manually). >>� � > >>� � > >>� � >The Slave Cylinder Repair Kit >>� � >----------------------------- >>� � > >>� � >The slave...
• Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:53:37 -0500
  ...AC - Again! '91 Carat > > I have read or heard somewhere, youtube maybe, of using the solution that > is used to clean truck brake lines...
• Re: Maybe I've got this "deck height" issue solved
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 9 May 1999 21:49:56 EDT
  ...that came with my gasket kit. It measures >right about .03", and .03" + .02" = .05", right in line with Wilson's >figures. Since the...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:00:02 -0500
  ...vehicle that I love. > >> > >> I know that things like brakes, suspension & steering components, drive > >> line > >> components, and paint/bodywork should be addressed during the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
  ...of the brake > fluid from both, the hose and the slave cylinder (push the piston > back manually). > > >The Slave Cylinder Repair Kit >----------------------------- > >The slave...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
  ...of the brake >>> > fluid from both, the hose and the slave cylinder (push the piston >>> > back manually). >>> > >>> > >>> >The Slave Cylinder Repair Kit >>> >----------------------------- >>> > >>> >The slave...
• Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
  ...the gasket kit. I haven't decided which to use on the head gaskets. - degreasers - solvent of choice for tanking parts, brake cleaner or...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:33:48 -0700
  ...front just like a Beetle or Split. >>>> >>>> Volks Cafe's Big Brake Kit will give you studs on the front too. >>>> >>>> Jake >>>> >>>> On Fri...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:57:02 -0500
  ...So far I've got about 2600 miles on it and it purrs like a kitten. Well balanced, and so smooth !!! (I still need...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:16:08 -0400
  ...Here is the kit: = >> Auxiliary Battery Kit [1980-83 Air-Cooled Camper and 1980-91 = >> Non-Campers] | GoWesty >> >> | | |=20 >> Auxiliary Battery Kit [1980-83...
• Re: Engines: what to choose
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 May 2016 09:40:20 -0400
  ...Neither engine nor tranny leak oil now ... > I do have the big brake kit plus suspension upgrades (springs & shocks) & > 15" wheels w/ Nokians, so...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
  ...of the brake >>> > fluid from both, the hose and the slave cylinder (push the piston >>> > back manually). >>> > >>> > >>> >The Slave Cylinder Repair Kit >>> >----------------------------- >>> > >>> >The slave...
• Re: [WetWesties] Early Fri. Element pop top little vangaon content.
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:50:53 -0800
  ...This Element kit looks like it is sort of along those lines... For what it is worth, we have a friend, older gal, who...
• Friday Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:02:27 -0500
  ...Also a brake line repaired with copper, but again that's another story. Don't do that! should suffice for now, or "work hardening...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -0400
  ...including new 2.2 GW motor, brake system, radiator, condenser, LED upgrades, dash rebuilt with AWESOME GW Kit, new everything that attaches to the...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 11:46:38 -0800
  ...I did >>>>> most of my work in a large Rubbermaid bin lid lined with plastic. >>>>> I took a picture every time I did something...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:28:38 -0500
  ...I did >>>>> most of my work in a large Rubbermaid bin lid lined with plastic. >>>>> I took a picture every time I did something...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:17:06 -0500
  ...front just like a Beetle or Split. > >>>> > >>>> Volks Cafe's Big Brake Kit will give you studs on the front too. > >>>> > >>>> Jake > >>>> > >>>> On Fri...
• FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
  ...Part of one interior section of propane line is rubber (under sink). Sony radio: AM/FM/CD (sticks out a hair). Minor dent in...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - J. Naser Motlagh
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:45:25 -0600
  ...Lets > >face it there's no such thing as a brake in period in a zamboni they just > >jump in and go make ice...
• Dec 2 Post on Three Oil Changes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:46:47 -0600
  I posted the message below the dotted line on December 2nd. As a courtesy I want to give this story a wrap. The owner...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:23:45 +0000
  ...In both cases we used the most basic, tried and tested kit which is from KEP - Kennedy Engineered Products - in California. I had the...
• 31K for a vanagon? You must be mad -- or not.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 02:20:36 EDT
  ...Typically they have been made far better than stock with additions like lift kits, OME shocks, bigger brakes, bigger wheels, decouplers, front diff locks...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 18:22:35 -0800
  ...I did > >>>>> most of my work in a large Rubbermaid bin lid lined with plastic. > >>>>> I took a picture every time I did something...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:56:05 -0400
  ...including new 2.2 GW motor, brake system, radiator, condenser, LED upgrades, dash rebuilt with AWESOME GW Kit, new everything that attaches to the...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 13:50:30 -0500
  ...So far I've got about 2600 miles on it and it purrs like a kitten. Well balanced, and so smooth !!! (I still need...
• Re: 31K for a vanagon? You must be mad -- or not.
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:01:43 +0000
  ...Oh, I hit a rock on the road too and >put >a hole in a brake line that was easily replaced. That was the...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 23:14:55 -0500
  ...I did > > >>>>> most of my work in a large Rubbermaid bin lid lined with plastic. > > >>>>> I took a picture every time I did something...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:49:11 -0700
  The E brake does help....sometimes in a very limited way. When one wheel has dug a hole in sand you can stop it...
• Re: Friday Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:11:33 -0800
  ...Also a brake > line repaired with copper, but again that's another story. Don't do > that! should suffice for now, or "work hardening...
• Re: 31K for a vanagon? You must be mad -- or not.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:21:24 -0500
  ...Typically they have been made far better than stock with additions like lift kits, OME shocks, bigger brakes, bigger wheels, decouplers, front diff locks...
• Re: VW's New Chattanooga Plant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:46:45 -0700
  ...they don't have much of a stand out or unique product line. I find it interestting that the Passat, the Subaru Outback, the...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:11:31 -0400
  ...including new 2.2 GW motor, brake system, radiator, condenser, LED upgrades, dash rebuilt with AWESOME GW Kit, new everything that attaches to the...
• Trip Report & followup on Bad Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:35:53 -0400
  ...the trailer came off & would drag behind the Westy until we came to a stop in the middle of the bridges, toll station line...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose (Friday non-sequitur and long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:53:48 -0700
  ...or two and it starts bubbling back out around my hard brake line funnel extension...but not this time. I pour half gallon in...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:15:49 -0700
  ...and > lines too, not just rack and PS pump and rez. > It would be handy to just buy the full-length hose kit that...
• Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:29:31 -0700
  ...next, ......in neutral with parking brake off, hold the axle firmly with a large pliers or vice grips. Hold it from ratating while you...
• another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
  ...3300 Brake system, 10.9-in. (278-mm) discs front, R&T steering index ........... 1.29 9.9x2.2-in. (252x55-mm) drums Brake...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:44:28 -0800
  ...vehicle that I love. >> >> I know that things like brakes, suspension & steering components, drive >> line >> components, and paint/bodywork should be addressed during the...
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 5 May 2002 11:12:18 -0500
  ...Today is May 3rd and I just got my SA Radiator, ball joint, CV boot kit and window rollers that I ordered April 24th...
• Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:34:06 -0500
  ...This movement is the balls sliding in their > grooves - you want them to slide nicely of course. > > next, ......in neutral with parking brake off...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:35:47 -0700
  ...A turn key kit can be installed in 1 - 3 days. Buying a few > proven > parts/systems can take the 6 month project down...
• Re: Onboard water supply?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 29 May 2016 19:25:31 -0700
  ...Just like doing the brakes, it's all down to taking care of the details. I'd suggest that the poly hose from tank...
• Re: Engines: what to choose
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 26 May 2016 07:13:32 -0700
  ...Neither engine nor tranny leak oil now ... > > I do have the big brake kit plus suspension upgrades (springs & shocks) & > > 15" wheels w/ Nokians, so...
• Re: Trip Report & followup on Bad Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:51:20 -0700
  ...the trailer came off & would drag behind the Westy until we came to a stop in the middle of the bridges, toll station line...
• German Transaxle experience
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:41:23 -0800
  ...Big Brake Kit (long) > 13. LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please) > 14. Exhaust Hardware for '85 (2) > 15. DI-ELECTRIC GEL QUESTION > 16. need...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:54:52 -0400
  ...including new 2.2 GW motor, brake system, radiator, condenser, LED upgrades, dash rebuilt with AWESOME GW Kit, new everything that attaches to the...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:03:35 -0500
  ...So far I've got about 2600 miles on it and it purrs like a kitten. Well balanced, and so smooth !!! (I still need...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:24:07 -0700
  ...traction on slippery surfaces by applying a little of the emergency brake to help cut wheelspin on�the spinning�wheel.� I have not had...
• Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...These were pretty good, the major problems being lack of power (1600 single port engine) and lousy brakes (4 wheel drums, no power assist...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 18:39:04 -0400
  ...including new 2.2 GW > motor, brake system, radiator, condenser, LED upgrades, dash rebuilt with > AWESOME GW Kit, new everything that attaches to the...