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• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:27:32 -0700
  ...And this is the POV of a first timer and just my .02 > > Buying a used turnkey engine, or install kits, will save time...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: manual transmission plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:28:53 -0700
  ...guys that sold a shrink wrapped rubber band labeled VW engine rebuild kit) > > The double nut trick works very well if you touch an...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 19:34:36 -0800
  ...The standard rebuild kit doesn't >>> quite have everything you need, so you need to make a comprehensive list. >>> >>> Alternately, you could get a...
• Re: Advice about power steering problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:17:14 -0700
  any PS rack rebuilding kits available anywhere these days ? I have, let's see.. 6 I think.. 3 running in vans, and 3 tired...
• Re: The ole head dilema - finalized decision
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:12:38 -0800
  ...Out of three rebuilds, I never had a head that was not failing on at least one side. Thanks everyone for the input... Tuesday...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:44:09 -0700
  ...You have a Bentley don't you? Anyone who can read can rebuild the entire FI system with a Bentley. Stan Wilder might still...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:15:36 -0400
  ...For instance, the $1500 kit is NOT a bolt together kit. There are still plenty of things not included with that to do the...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:08:54 -0500
  ...I have rebuilt ECUs in stock > for $250 and rebuild distributors as well (or you can buy the hall > sensor only and rebuild your...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 09:29:14 EST
  ...The Waterboxer is such a series of engineering compromises I swore I would never rebuild one. Long before the Kennedy kit became available, I...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:30:17 -0700
  ...Did you perhaps look closely at it before installing the tranny? A rebuild does not necessarily mean this external bushing was replaced. Mark "Thomas...
• Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 13:40:11 -0700
  ...I received that discount on my recent battery purchase and a carb rebuild kit for my Aircooled VW. Sent from my iPhone On Jul...
• Re: broken vanagon..whats it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 01:35:37 -0500
  ...broken vanagon..whats it worth? > > > 86 weekender....body is in good shape....very small amount > of seam rust > clean interior....someone put a kitchenette...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:04:00 -0400
  ...I can see how they would get work hardened when they are restretched and we did reuse good used ones on this rebuild because...
• RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 14:45:33 -0700
  ...Purchase & install Front A/C Kit Rebuild Existing Rear OE A/C Convert Existing system to Freeze 12 (preferred by installer) Replace A/C...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 17:57:36 -0700
  ...The o-ring > ( VW > part # 003 325 381, 90x3 mm) I think comes with the trans rebuild kit, and > it can be easily replaced...
• Re: 86 Auto Tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 08:15:15 -0800
  ...is just a worn ATF pump and the thing > needs a rebuild. However mine does this when stone cold in the morning and > the...
• Re: Water pump brands?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:43:34 -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: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:06:08 -0600
  ...Saturday, December 06, 1997 10:29 AM > > Well, my rebuild kits are in and I am going to remove my cv joints and see...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:57:00 -0700
  ...noise. >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ralph Meyermann wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows on >>>>>> westys? >>>>>> Any truth to that? Thanks...
• John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:45:42 -0700
  ...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: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 May 2014 08:31:02 -0400
  ...WBX Recommendations Sought $5000 or more to do a partial rebuild? That sounds pretty silly-expensive, especially with the rest of the motor left...
• Fwd: More Q's re Diesel to Gas Conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:10:39 EST
  ...Options are to replace the ring & pinion set (AKA as an expensive rebuild) or get a gas tranny and swap over the bellhousing. The...
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:20:49 -0700
  jeez John, I think I have asked you 2 times if you were sure it was the pump making the noise, and you said...
• Re: Propane situation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:59:25 -0600
  ...two styles and only the brass one is rebuildable if you can still find a kit) ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity...
• Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:54 -0400
  ...I had brought my Van back in December to a local Engine Shop that only does rebuilds. It took him several months to complete...
• Another Weekend
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 95 8:20:43 MST
  ...I tore the garage apart looking for the rebuild kit I bought a couple of years ago, and in the process found the little...
• Re: 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:36 -0700
  ...30 some odd hoses > ....good grief. >> New big brake kit for the front and rebuilding the rears and all new flex > lines. Completed. >> All...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Dec 2025 17:43:30 +0000
  ...rollers. (Sure wish that one of our vendors would offer a rebuild kit for the pre-’85 sliders.) And yes, List traffic has dwindled...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:03:41 -0500
  ...I fixed mine(1980 Westy)by rebuilding > the starter and solenoid, plus cleaning all the wires > and grounds.(two years ago) After doing all...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 13:58:03 -0800
  ...Purchase & install Front A/C Kit Rebuild Existing Rear OE A/C Convert Existing system to Freeze 12 (preferred by installer) Replace A/C...
• Re: Engine replacement for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:34:37 +1200
  ...He won't split a kit to sell engine-only or trans-only parts (a pain, as I need the trans parts... hey, if...
• Re: Transaxle - Movement of Gear Shifter Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 24 May 2001 16:42:13 -0700
  ...They have each seen/done many rebuilds. And Tim Smith did confirm for me in the rebuild manual that there are shims used on...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 10:40:38 -0500
  ...spares, oil, oil, oil, cleaning products, rear screen, table clothes, coleman rebuild kits, party lights (variety changes each trip) hand wipes, diagnostic tools, flares...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:21:43 -0500
  ...you can only do one thing in the poly kit, get the radius road kit from t3 Techniques. It's a much better setup...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:28:33 -0700
  ...My point is a direct WBX swap with a cheapy rebuild will give you 10k or more for well under a grand or thereabouts...
• Re: d24t volkswagen diesel
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:07:59 -0700
  ...what's normal smokiness for this engine? its about 5k out from rebuild and ran hot when it was early in breakin and seems...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft-REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:14:57 -0800
  ...it gives indications of a less-than-perfect rebuild. Hence, I've ordered joint kits from a list vendor, and, if anyone is interested...
• Power Steering Pumps
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:21:00 -0500
  ...I would like very much to know about rebuilding these ourselves. Vane pumps are pretty simple in their construction.The vanes get the most...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:33:01 -0500
  Any news on whether these guys are working on a Focus diesel kit? Chris On 12/8/05, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote...
• My Van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:17:34 -0500
  ...In the bargain I got a complete front end rebuild. Before the engine went in, I had it completely rebuilt. All new bearings, including...
• cheap electro magnetic
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 19:38:12 +0200
  ...If its a part of the rebuild kit, they list it in their catalogue for 198 SEK. The number is 042 22 59 40...
• Re: bus depot probs?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:20:57 -0400
  ...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: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Wed, 28 May 2014 16:26:19 -0700
  ...Once apart we went ahead and did a rebuild similar to what you're looking at... I only did this in place of a...
• Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 06:18:37 -0600
  ...After the rebuild I installed a full set of gauges, CHT, Oil T, Volts, Oil P, simply because I wanted to know how my...
• Re: Why do I do this to myself....
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:23:07 -1000
  ...after rebuilding your engine, you will be much the wiser... this is true. but the vanagon will hold mysteries for all of us for...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 13:23:09 -0700
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? > >> > >> Thanks! > >> Aaron > >> > > > > > > When I replaced my tran it came with the new plastic balls on the tran...
• For Sale: misc. new Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 23:10:42 -0700
  ...First item R-12 to R-134a conversion kit for 1991 Vanagon Includes NEW sealed in bag receiver/dryer #253 260 633A (says Made...
• UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:23:57 -0400
  ...GW Dash Kit, replaced bad printed circuit board. (note: bad board = temp gage not working + bad Fan Temp Switch = prior motor head failure) 7a...
• Re: vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:47:56 -0600
  ...Is >this right? > >Rebuild kits don't seem to be too available...Bus Depot shows one for a >bit less than $100 but I...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:17:57 -0500
  ...You can get a test kit from NAPA for $45 that will tell you one way or the other if you are getting combustion...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 May 2014 19:01:31 -0700
  ...Once apart we went ahead and did a rebuild similar to what you're looking at... I only did this in place of a...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 29 May 2014 10:01:05 -0700
  ...Go Westy 2.2 kit: $1300 (plus $750 core charge, $450 not refundable for the 1.9 rods and crank that I have) Go...
• Re: Superchargers?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:51:48 -0700
  ...Bahn >> Brenner >> (a VW Tuner) offers some stand-alone kits and also upgrades for the G-60 >> factory supercharged VW. Their kits are said...
• Re: 83 Vanagon Water Cooled Camper-HELP
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 18:51:28 -0600 (CST)
  ...Alex suggests > that we do not have the raw material to rebuild this engine. I have been > getting VW magazines to find what options...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:14:38 -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: Gaskelet leak and overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 08:48:46 -0700
  ...You can confirm with a block test kit to check for > combustion gas in coolant. Sadly I encountered this and an currently > rebuilding my...
• trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:19:50 -0500
  ...Gasket kit, auto tranny pan, gasket, filter & filter retainer gasket, 3921, 010 398 421 16.50 Gasket, differential oil pan, auto tranny, 090 507...
• Re: looking at an older bus
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 13:06:16 -0700
  ...Fit a Corvair post 64 engine (110 hp & more torque) and find the simple-to-install VW-Corvair fitment kit. Nice flat air-cooled...
• Weddle Tranny rebuild report
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:47:59 -0700
  ...also bought the red line mtl and a short shift kit(yet to be installed) from them and I recommend that if you don...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:26:52 -0700
  Hey William, I'd be tempted to install a separate switch, on the brake lever itself (like you get with the GoWesty Rostra kit...