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• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2001 (#2001-185)
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 15:31:52 -0500
  ...Bought a rebuild kit, that has everything, including the clutches, seals and o-rings. Because I didn't follow the Bentley, a friend that...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:16:34 -0700
  ...I've got a rebuild kit on >> the >> way for the caliper (beat up dust boot) but two things; >> >> 1. How do I get...
• Re: Rebuild is done, Van is running, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:00:17 -0500
  10W30 Dino Oil, 185,000 orig miles, 65 since the rebuild. I am using OEM Mahne Oil Filter from Bus Depot. I have not...
• FS: 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 06:32:59 EST
  ...Mechanically perfect - motor rebuild in Germany at 159,000 km. 4 recently installed shocks and LT tires. Fuel pump and power steering pumps recently...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:29:24 -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: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 19:20:07 -0800
  ...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: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:15:02 -0500
  ...You can get a rebuilt or new > one and they even sell rebuild kits, but it's better to get the rebuilt > or new...
• '85 1.9l's Rule
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 13:38:14 -0500
  ...When it comes time for a rebuild, it will be another 1.9l for me. I know most of you think you will keep...
• Re: Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:17:43 -0500
  Ken Wilford at Vanagain sells all the parts to rebuild your shifter mechanism in the car. I have replaced mine, and discovered a marked...
• Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition, recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:52:05 -0700
  ...I installed this week a new LUK clutch kit in my '84 Westfalia. The project included surfacing of the flywheel, the fittings of new...
• Re: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - One Morecar
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 12:48:07 +1100
  ...and the cheapest / most economical alternative seems to be a conversion kit to install a Volvo engine ! <DIV></DIV>&gt;I was thinking of...
• '79 Bus Test Run--I mean walk
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:06:30 -0500
  ...Oh, well, I have a distributor rebuild kit coming Monday. Anyway, after driving about 4 miles I stopped the bus and noticed a strange...
• Re: auto trans cost?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 21:55:04 -0500
  ...them for quality since they sell wholesale and > retail > >transmissions, parts, kits and provide pretty good conference > before you > >order. > > > >Stan Wilder > >83 Westfalia...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:42:34 -0700
  ...They use the same pads and bolt to the same knuckles but take different rebuild kits and have slight differences in the pins that...
• Re: Engine Stands. Which works best for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:30:14 -0500
  ...BTW the Bostig "Kit" So Far "ROCKS". Literally EVERYTHING is in there other then Loctite and tools. Easiest "KIT" I personally have ever seen...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:18:15 -0800
  I was rebuilding the shifter linkage due to worn bushings. I'm not feeling any vibrations, just hearing a noise emanating from the shifter...
• Re: New life for worn out air flow meter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 15:23:15 PDT
  ...Any opinions? Has anyone else had problems with the substrate wearing through? Are rebuild kits available or do you have to buy new units...
• RE: 91 Vanagon Auto Trans Repair Part1
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 1997 22:51:33 -0800
  ...I found the linings supplied in the rebuild kit were thinner than the originals, so I kept the old ones. Dennis is right about...
• Re: 094 5 Speed kit
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:19:27 -0800
  It appears that many who have swapped to higher powered motors, bigger wheels, and or overloaded their vans with accessories have had to rebuild...
• Re: Power steering update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Apr 2019 13:16:18 -0400
  ...Boots might be showing fluid leaking. >> >> >> My VW skilled friend suggests I should purchase a rebuild kit and let him rebuild the front rack...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:54:02 -0400
  ...Really good >silicone sealers are fine though. > >'slippy in reverse cold' is what I call that. >I had one German Transaxle rebuild to that...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:36:47 -0700
  ...Sent from my kitchen. On 08/23/2011 01:01 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > Dear WorryWart Idiot ...... > ( just had to use the term...
• S.O.S. from N.M.!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagoner
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 17:24:14 EDT
  ...If anyone has recently done a rebuild and knows of an aftermarket company that has the kit for less, pleeeez let me know soon...
• Re: a/c rebuild and retrofitted to R134a
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Wed, 13 May 1998 18:57:59 -0700
  I received some e-mails asking me for the vw retrofit instructions that came with the kit. It's only one page in English...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 May 2012 21:18:44 -0700
  ...There are so many other engines that all have upgrades -- intake flow enhancement, exhaust headers, sparkin' plugs, reworked heads, super charger kits, lightweight rods...
• Tool list
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:14:26 -0700
  ...The next weekend I brought the >>rebuild kit and all the seals and he put it back together in no time at >>all. >> I...
• Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 16:39:04 -0500
  Ok So What is the Average Expected life span on a 1.9L Stock rebuild with all the attention to detail and all that...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 12:44:49 -0700
  From looking in mine, it's just the parts in the rebuild kit and the pistons that need repairs, and the thrust bearings, and...
• Re: Can an 091 trans be installed in place of an 091/1
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 12:38:46 -0700
  ...Years ago one prominent tranny rebuild > vendor actually marketed it in kit form as a cheaper way to get the taller > gearing in a...
• Re: 85 shifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 20:07:00 -0400
  ...What about rebuild >kits, is it worth the effort? > >Thanks, > > >Bill Lund > > > Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt --- Greetings from Michigan's Upper Peninsula e-mail...
• Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jon Rizzo
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:40:44 -0600
  ...1) rebuilt wbx motor, I know bus depot has them available but I am unsure about their rebuilder even after speaking with them on...
• Re: Lumberyard carb conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 14:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...carb rebuild before I install it on my "Project 411", but I can do that. Somewhere I have a Weber jetting kit that I...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:15:33 -0700
  ...On a rebuild, it might be a similar thing..A seal was not repl or dinged on install so the internal pressures are not...
• Re: Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 06:39:18 -0400
  ...Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild Hi Dennis I agree with the rebuild. what i did for the 1.9L on...
• Re: Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 19:31:08 -0500
  ...Oil sampling kits are available at Caterpillar dealers for ~ $15. Often they have the kits on sale for less if you are wiling to...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:37:53 -0500
  ...On that basis yeah, rebuilding them or even doing any significant repair on them just does not make any sense unless it's something...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Tue, 3 May 2016 10:31:33 -0700
  ...NW Connecting Rod Rebuilds > Jerry does a 2.2 and a 2.3L in addition to stock 2.1L rebuilds. Although > NWCR has a...
• Re: How to remove the ....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:47:10 -0700
  ...GW also has the decals for the monitor plate as well as a rebuild kit for it: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details...
• Re: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 11:02:19 -0800
  ...and the cheapest / > most economical alternative seems to be a conversion > kit to install a Volvo engine ! > > I was thinking of a Diesel or...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:46:43 -0600
  ...Image: >>> http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf >>> >>> My choices: >>> >>> - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" >>> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >>> - rebuild...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:54:47 EDT
  ...We will be using the Small Car and Bostig kits. We will also offer maintenance and rebuilding of engines before installation. I have rebuilt...
• Re: Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 21:04:57 -0400
  Hi Dennis I agree with the rebuild. what i did for the 1.9L on the stand was when removed it had a coolant...
• Re: '80 Vanagon tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 21:14:02 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Get it back to stock, if at all possible. > > Anyone had any experience cleaning up this connection? Are there "rebuild > kits" of parts available...
• Re: Cold Weather Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 20:36:31 -0600
  ...Since then I have used the O ring from a mahle oil filter instead of the one in the gasket kit. 3 engine rebuilds...
• Re: Just bought some Mercedes wheels...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:25:13 -0500
  ...T-3 got me the right lugs and now it's time to buy their front and rear rebuild kits. My vandeserves it!! DM...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 21:56:58 -0800
  ...Subaru conversion HAve any of you ever did a conversion? Ever rebuild a few engines? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro...
• NOS for horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:04:28 -0400
  Just a thought, not to undermine the vendors, but a NOS fogger kit for a vanagon application would run about 300-400 dollars. You...
• Breaks...
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 10:18:38 -0500
  ...It looks like a caliper rebuild kit just includes new boots and rubber washers. All of that stuff looked fine it's just that...
• 71 bus shopping list (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
  FYI 71 bus owners (and others?) Below is my shopping list for my engine rebuild (71 bus), comparing the prices of two sources. If...
• Re: Sob!! $ob!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 9:22:23 PDT
  ...rebuilds the Solex carbs that came with the '72 and '73 buses > should probably seek professional help. Either the Dellarto or Weber kits > are...
• Re: Leaking steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 06:21:26 EST
  ...A kit is available from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com/">The Bus Depot - Discount VW Parts - Main Menu</A> or <A HREF="http...
• Worst job ever- was Re: 1.9 to 2.1 Conversion Almost Done!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:07:47 -0800
  ...Probably the worst single meckanikin' job I've ever done was rebuilding the steering gear on that van. I couldn't find anybody locally...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:57:33 -0700
  ...You may want to replace the pushrod tubes with new ones on all your rebuilds now. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:19:00 -0600
  ...Can anyone > >> > recommend a > >> > > specific ball joint installation kit? Also, the ball joints I > >> purchased > >> > > (one of which is ruined,) are PEX (with VAG...
• Re: Best Rebuilt Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 23:41:59 UT
  ...Also got a clutch kit. It came complete with resurfaced flywheel and clutch installed. These have new (AMC) heads, which have been great on...
• Re: 2.4l Rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:25:45 -0800
  ...2.4l Rebuilds > >> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 20:57:23 -0800 >> From: Kirk van Druten <kirk@LANSHARKS.NET> >> Subject: 2.4L Rebuilds? >> >> Hello...
• Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:02:33 -0400
  So I have been using the Victor Reinz and or the Erling complete engine set for years and years to on rebuild engines and...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:30:45 -0800
  ...Either is a good choice, especially considering the stock starters were weak to begin with, and are only available as rebuilds of varying quality...
• Re: Poptop lift assist
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 6 May 2012 23:29:57 -0700
  ...But IIRC, I posted my experiences with strut rebuilding, Jack Bombay kit, over on thesmaba. Bottom line IMO: you need the stock spring assist...
• Re: asking for help once more...(bread loafers)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 9:01:02 PDT
  ...No argument here. > Anyway, I bought a '69 new > and ran it for 10 years or so, and did an awful lot of rebuilding...