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• Re: rebuild or 5 cyl?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 01:04:49 EDT
  ...some time before they get it to the point of having kits available. So for the time being, the only way to get a...
• Re: shift linkage rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:35:49 -0700
  ...Will the transmission rebuild kit offered by the vendors >on the mailing list return me to tight and precise teutonic shifting >nirvana (not that...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:24:23 -0500
  ...Westy sliding windows. > > I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows on westys? > Any truth to that? Thanks, I'm...
• Water pump brands?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:14:10 -0500
  ...I happened to see an electric conversion kit for water pumps at one online store. Ever mess with these? Seems like a logical way...
• Re: Engine rebuild break-in
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:46:40 -0700
  ...I assume he's done on the right stuff since rebuilding wasserboxers is all he does. Thanks, Mike > From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:22:56 -0400
  ...As for replacement, I gotta wait still.Maybe forever.The rebuild kit is about $80, and is said to require no special tools.However...
• Re: 12-point tool
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 21:26:22 -0500
  ...A tip if you ever have one of the old ones go bad, get the rebuild kit and rebuild it don't exchange for...
• report on renewing propane system
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:51:55 -0800
  ...I purchased the POL valve and a rebuild kit for the auto-stop valve from Euro-American RV (formerly Delta 6), the original distributer...
• fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:03:36 -0700
  Hi, I am rebuilding my entire camper interior (everything is out already). I was thinking to change the veneer of the big wooden panel...
• Re: power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:09:45 -0700
  ...IIRC, BusDepot.com has kits. Probably about $65. I can't remember. Rebuilt racks are not that pricey though. About $200-$400 depending on...
• '81 Westy, '82 diesel Vanagon available
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 23:09:34 -0600
  ...The engine got a very careful rebuild about 40-50K ago but the bottom end is starting to get a bit clunky on startup...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:34:03 -0400
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-60827.html http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for...
• Re: Saving window cranks
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:44:57 -0700
  ...Saving window cranks > > > > > > Here is the "rebuild" I am considering--check out the power window kits: > > http://autoloc.com/ > > > > > > Steve Frisbee wrote: > > > > > > My window...
• Re: Help with dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 11:38:28 -0800
  ...Given the difference between new cyclenders and a rebuild kit, I always put in new these days. If you do rebuild, you really ought...
• Re: Big Motor Homework/Syncro Glitch--Oe
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Nov 1995 16:07:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I also am interested in more horsepower and the same california tranny rebuilder said that kennedy engineering has a kit in the works for...
• Re: Manual window regulator replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 11 May 2025 17:04:52 -0700
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRFmdLVBn94 https://gowesty.com/products/manual-window-regulator-rebuild-kit?v=&variant=41426685132965 On Sun, May 11, 2025...
• Propane tank not filling (fix)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 10:38:57 EDT
  ...I installed the o-ring rebuild kit ($13 with instructions) from Euro-American RV Products (www.deltasix.com) a few weeks ago, had the...
• Automatic Transmission Welch Plug
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Tue, 6 May 2014 20:03:37 -0400
  ...Some time ago, Dennis Haynes posted about automatic transmission rebuild kits available at: http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/sfnt.html?gclid=CLqb4InN9LMCFQeynQodBB but they do...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:03:43 -0700
  John, if you find out I'd sure like to know! Perhaps adding a filter to the return line after the rebuild would be...
• Re: Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:35:16 -0400
  ...Actually the way I would do this is to rebuild my front end in the process w/all post 85 parts.Also, the late...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:48:47 -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: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 11:02:27 -0800
  ...I've dropped it off at local rebuilder and it is promised to be done this afternoon. > > For some reason I prefer having the...
• Scat Enterprises?
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 19:19:32 -0600
  ...They also have complete kits (with and without case+heads) for around 1/3 to 1/2 of that. My current plan for the...
• 83.5 Westi weight?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Carson
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 11:19:57 -0800
  ...whats the empty weight of an 83.5 Westfailia, 1.9L (kitchen, closet, popup. no a/c, one battery. white :) Am stuck in the...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:42:23 -0500
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? > > Thanks! > Aaron >
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:12:29 -0700
  The rebuild kits are available for around $28. A rebuilt rack is about $300. That is incentive for me to rebuild it but it...
• Engine Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 21:04:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...BTW - they don't take 40-horse as core!)_ On the other hand, it would cost me $249 for a rebuild kit - crank, rods...
• Rebuilt Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 16:24:16 -0500
  ...I've just ordered an SA engine kit from TII Trading Co, which will replace the current leaking wasserboxer. I'm wondering if I...
• Re: Power Steering Leak
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 11:08:08 EDT
  ...You can either rebuild your own rack with a seal kit ($65 ZF from me) or you can buy a complete rebuilt rack with...
• Re: Those dreaded 9 words...
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:17:41 -0500
  ...new wheel bearings and rebuild/replace the calipers. The cheapest route, by far, is to put a SA brake kit on. While you are...
• Re: performance engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 May 1995 14:31:45 +0600
  ...I was thinking of getting >a performance rebuild kit It will be a 1776 stock kit with a 110 cam >substitution. The Heads will...
• Re: 86 Auto Tranny question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:51:12 EST
  ...If the filter doesn't help then it is just a worn ATF pump and the thing needs a rebuild. However mine does this...
• Re: Sob!! $ob!!
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Tower
  Thu, 4 Aug 1994 14:19:37 -0700 (PDT)
  ...rebuild mine for $35 apiece because it's the $hafts that need to be rebuilt, and that can't be done with a kit...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:12:44 -0700
  ...Cost of AT rebuild? > > Though I'm going to try an additive to my slipping transmission (Lucas), > looks like it will need a rebuild...
• Re: New brakes, now pulls to the left
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:27:14 -0700
  ...to rebuild them for the price of an ATE rebuild kit; he > countered that it would be more for him to rebuild them than...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:55:30 -0500
  ...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: brake question as well.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 16:18:04 EDT
  ...The rebuild kit is almost as much as a new slave cyl BTW. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D NA 84 Jetta 1.5D...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 18 May 2003 18:04:42 -0700
  ...rebuilds and drips will just be part of your life. To get those freckles off your drive: I cup oil sorb or kitty litter...
• Re: SOLD: Vanagon AT
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:08:02 -0700
  ...Vanagon AT > Sold the slushbox and rebuild kit. Got to meet Larry A and check out the > AT Suby Vanagon he pilots. I am...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:22:37 -0700
  ...2wd factory locker install & rebuild runs about $2500 total 2WD LSD install runs $2300 with rebuild. $1500 without rbld. A syncro tranny can be...
• Re: groan when turning steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 14:50:17 -0400
  ...If I recall, the pump rebuild kit was in the 30-40 dollar range from Bus Depot, and the Bentley instructions were clear and...
• Re: Engine rebuilding resources
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 18:32:11 -0600
  ...tool kit > for wrist pins and he's "just around the corner" from me. > > So where do I read up on rebuilds? I have...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 09:15:13 -0700
  ...As for replacement, I gotta > wait still.Maybe forever.The rebuild kit is about $80, and is said to > require no special tools.However...
• noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:43:11 -0800
  ...I have replaced the nylon parts under the gearshift ( vanagain kit); tranny is an A&A rebuild. No problems there. I'm thinking the...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:49:57 -0400
  ...That's a shame > because the engine replacement kits are very reasonably priced and you'd > think that going with what is in the...
• Grease for Linkage and misc.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:27:29 -0800
  ...Ordered New Sewfine Carpet kit(10p) in smoke (said they had 4 v'gons order Smoke in the last week) VW Floormats (black, 2...
• Re: fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:07:28 -0700
  On 07/30/2017 09:03 PM, Christophe Guilbert wrote: > Hi, > > I am rebuilding my entire camper interior (everything is out already). > > I was...
• Re: Bostig engine coming... My 2.1L for sale in Philadelphia, PA
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:06:27 +0000
  I've done the same and loving it! The guys at Bostig are great to work with and their kit rocks. > Date: Sat, 31...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 07:03:19 -0800
  ...Of course, all of the websites for the > > rebuilders state their's is the best (and ok, I'm leaning toward a > > Boston Bob...
• Re: Engine rebuild break-in
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:45:05 -0400
  ...Engine rebuild break-in Vanites, My engine uses a qt of oil every 800 miles, acts like the rings never seated. I got a...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Thu, 22 May 2014 12:33:59 -0400
  I will be rebuilding my '87 auto Trans soon due to chronic leaks. I have 2 spares of I need a new part or...
• Re: Engine rebuilding resources
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 15:42:08 -0500
  ...tool kit > for wrist pins and he's "just around the corner" from me. > > So where do I read up on rebuilds? I have...
• Re: 71 engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 18:02:12 +0500
  >Chris, I see where you got some good advice on where to shop for a >rebuild kit. The list, however, only got one of...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 18:54:31 EDT
  ...I am gathering info for it's first rebuild, although it still purrs like a kitten. Okay, a rather large, inebriated, flatulent lion. #;-p...
• Re: power steering rack leaking
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:17:21 -0400
  ...still have a few kits on the shelf. However I have never seen any instructions on how to rebuild one of these yourself and...
• Re: A/C, R-12 to R134 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 11:52:22 -0700
  ...VW does make a kit that is about $26, but it is not worth buying, since it only contains a few connectors and a...
• Re: Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:44:41 -0800
  ...Someone here is telling me that its not that hard to rebuild yourself... Someone else told me that they spent 4000 for their AT...
• Re: Rebuilding sink
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 18:26:00 -0500
  ...We also sell the P-trap and drain repair kit. A wider selection is in our Camper Parts section, but here are those particular...
• Re: The rubber tape w/ which to rebuild boots...
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 3 Dec 1996 19:15:07 -0800 (PST)
  ...Its name is "Magic Wrap", and it claims it "FORMS A SOLID RUBBER WRAP!" Also says it's a "Multi-purpose rubber repair kit...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:05:29 -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...