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• Fw: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:16:02 -0500
  ...It's likely not worth trying to get a seal kit and rebuild it, odds > of screwing up are good, need a hone, time...
• Re: clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:22:15 -0700
  ...I ordered a Luk clutch kit from RockAuto for $100 - it seems ok but I'm yet to install it. I also had to...
• Re: Advice about power steering problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:29:11 -0500
  ...2011 8:17 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > any PS rack rebuilding kits available anywhere these days ? > I have, let's see.. > 6 I...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:48:57 -0800
  ...there is a at least one company selling turn key subie kits http://www.vanaru.com/ and the subaruvanagon list). You don't say...
• Re: The pin goes in
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:47:17 -0600
  ...recent rebuild on a 2000cc. [ITEMS PURCHASED] 2 Cylinder heads @ $305.00 each Total $610.00 Part number: 029198075OR CYLINDER & PISTON KIT Price: $225...
• Re: Blinking oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 Dec 2020 17:25:16 -0800
  ...I’ve installed this kit on two vans with good results: https://www.vancafe.com/KT-9981901-p/kt-9981901.htm Stuart From: Dan...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:42:49 -0400
  ...These are not part of the typical overhaul kits. Also a worn or improperly shimmed clutch pack can also cause a problem. The "pressure...
• Selling '73 THING to aid Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 16:45:03 +0000
  ...A 1973 VW Thing, its in fair to good shape, New clutch (ALL COMPONETS THEREIN ARE NEW!) Sachs kit, CV boots are new, CV...
• Fw: VW stories
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:56:01 -0500
  ...so I checked out the local VW hop-up store, for rebuild kits, new motors, whatever I could find and afford to get the...
• 1.9L Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:07:30 -0400
  ...as well as good used heads bearings, rebuild kits etc. Etc. also will part with 1 good used trans. new 2.1 water pump...
• Re: Fast German Auto in Santa Ana, CA?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:00:00 -0500
  ...He even "forgot" to include a shifter rebuild kit which I ordered at the same time as the trans itself. After ordering everything I...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 21:12:17 -0500
  ...Any "KIT" is like going to first grade. Its up the the mechanic to make it thu the rest of school. Been doing custom...
• Re: Yes, Synthetic Oil Again - cover leaks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 23:06:49 UT
  ...These do not come with the normal "full gasket kit" so the rebuilder may have reused them. If so you can probably remove them...
• ENGINE PARTS AVAILABLE
  Historical mailing list - John Cooper
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 16:19:13 -0800
  ...I decided not to fight that war and ordered my KEP kit and a Subaru power plant today. I apologize to the purists out...
• Re: Rebuilding an 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:28:36 -0600
  ...recent rebuild on a 2000cc. [ITEMS PURCHASED] 2 Cylinder heads @ $305.00 each Total $610.00 Part number: 029198075OR CYLINDER & PISTON KIT Price: $225...
• Re: Rings? New engine?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:14:07 -0700
  ...If the engine has less than 100k miles on it, then doing a repair instead of a full rebuild is sufficient. Otherwise, I would...
• Re: How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 17:41:41 -0500
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Aaron >>> >> >> > > When I replaced my tran it came with the new plastic balls on the tran...
• Re: Red LED bulb
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:47:31 -0700
  ...Our friends board just failed in a few area, so we bit the bullet and purchased the GoWesty kit to rebuild the dash. About...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:55:22 -0700
  ...I've got BB kit up front so I'm good to go > for quite awhile. > > Just my $0.02 ;-) > > bob > > > >> >> Now that the...
• Re: FW: 1 Tristar & 1 Special Syncro FS READ!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:43:18 -0500
  ...Sony MD Player Weekender Rear seat (folds down) 2 inch lift kit Autotech rebuildavle Muffler system. Over 50K invested, all Reciepts. Asking price, $28...
• RE[2]: Enging transplants, radiators on ba
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  3 Oct 1995 12:14:53 +1000
  ...As a point of interest fitting the rotary was cheaper than rebuilding the 2 litre (at least here in AUS). He also runs it...
• 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:31:39 -0700
  My mechanic called to say that the (AT) transmission rebuild (German Transaxle here in Bend) went smoothly, they found scoring on the face of...
• Re: brake reservoir leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 19:51:24 -0500
  ...I think a kit is available from most dealers and the internet. Steven Manila Philippines 82 Westy ---------- > From: S_J_ WACKER <s_j_wacker...
• Re: Shifter Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 07:52:32 -0400
  ...I have bought this rebuild kit from him for $20, and > it has all the plastic parts. >> > I don't want to wait till...
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:55:32 -0800
  ...after that a Weber DFAV and jet kit and adapter plate and low pressure fuel pump and 009 distributor and you're off. Problem...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:00:23 -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: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:51:33 -0700
  ...They made an in-dash kit. > > > On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 9:25 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I just wish...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Welch Plug
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 May 2014 05:53:52 -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: "wobble" pump
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 May 1994 12:50:40 -0700
  ...I replaced all the insides of it (got a rebuild kit from a camper supply place), but it still needs priming after sitting for...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:01:47 -0700
  ...clutch time, reccomendations/tips? >> >> >>> Try splitting the difference with Bus Depot's $159 Luk HD kit. A >>> little more than the than the $130...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Feb 1999 to 3 Feb 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 16:45:11 -0500
  ...The first time I had problems, I bought rebuild kits (rubber parts, etc) for the cylinders. Worked well for about 5 years. The second...
• Re: Vanagon motor modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:43:18 PST
  ...brake master cylinder, clutch master and slave, new rotors, pads, caliper rebuild kits, bearings, muffler wrap, wire covers, seals, plus many tools and other...
• Re: Clutch Slave Piston Seal installation
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:54:35 -0700
  ...This makes seals slip on easily during a rebuild and > lubricates for a long time. > > Thomas D. Hanlon wrote: > > > Listees, > > > > Can anyone give a...
• Re: Rear Oil Seal (Flywheel) Leak
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:25:45 -0700
  ...Tencentlife (samba, engine rebuilder) seems to favour the thickest, most expensive one from GW. But hey, glad to hear the thinner one worked for...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:59:08 -0400
  ...UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!! To update... the Master Cly was bad (replaced unit a few years...
• Re: Power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:29:21 -0500
  ...Part of the problem with rebuilds is that > many are worn beyond what a seal kit will fix. While it is out consider > getting...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 22:23:00 -0600
  ...I'm planning on rebuilding the front end with the T3 bushing kit. It's about time. Just searching out means and methods at...
• Re: Cheapest engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 10:09:51 -0800
  ...84 Westie and it works quite well. - Fast Forward Engine Conversion Kit Includes adapter plate, flywheel, motor mounts, oil pan coolant hoses and instruction...
• Newbie - sort of - and e-code lights (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 00:21:46 +0200
  ...But now it�s going to be fixed, I�ve located the fault to the slave clutch cylinder and ordered a rebuild kit. Back...
• Re: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:20:48 -0700
  ...Locking differential..? > Hi all > > I've heard vague rumblings of available locking differential kits for > the 2wd Vanagons. I've > googled it and I...
• Re: Sticking Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 08:24:23 -0700
  ...not seem to release fully. >> >>Well, today I pulled a caliper, rebuild kit in hand, and upon taking the >>thing apart, noticed scratches on...
• Re: Auto Trans dilemma
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 23:31:26 -0400
  ...Also > leaking at the troque converter seal, which I replaced with the one in the > rebuild kit. I tried swapping the governor and valve...
• Re: vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 22:31:16 -0500
  ...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: Newbie Question Flood - Hot start
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:27:50 -0800
  ...You report a new or fairly recent replacement of the starter? Some (most)rebuilds come with no lubrication on the solenoid which leads to...
• Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:30:20 -0500
  ...my 2.1L rebuild and I am considering a piston > > kit so > > > > I contacted GWAP > > > > to ask if the QSC kit still had the...
• Re: Transmission mystery
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:36:21 -0700
  ...The customer didn't want to buy a new clutch kit (his > choice) so I put the used clutch and pressure plate back in...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:53:23 -0700
  ...Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit easy enough to do? > > Thanks, > Bryan > > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
• Re: Paint Questions - Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:13:54 -0700
  ...dry pavement than brakes can hold; had to rebuild parking brakes, front big brake kit a necessity Center caps no longer fasten with stock...
• Re: Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:33:47 -0500
  ...Getting AT rebuilt I am in need of rebuilding the AT in our '86 Westy. I talked today to a reputable and recommended rebuilder...
• Re: Rings? New engine?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 09:08:36 -0700
  ...My question to rest of the vanagon people is about general rebuilds. First, I was surprised to see symptoms that look like rings, when...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 3 May 2016 11:38:16 -0700
  ...I'd like to rebuild a spare 2.1 WBX partly to gain knowledge, but mostly to see if I can do it. I...
• Re: Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" and Comments about ZOOMIN!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:32:26 -0400
  ...I don't figure there will be a rush on Vanagon performance kits, competition from Neuspeed, Autotech, Autothority, and Superchips all driving the cost...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 13:28:31 -0800
  ...The KEP kit is very nice and requires minimal modifications. <DIV></DIV>&gt;3. I chose to have someone else to the conversion for...
• one year anniv.
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 14:10:36 -0400
  ...sump plate, VDO) clutch master cylinder (no more wet shoes) slave rebuild kit (got at PEP Boys, $19) oil changed every 3k pop top...
• Total Brake Job (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 08:26:18 +0300
  ...I found all boots to be at the end of their lives => even some of the rebuild kits were more expencive than new (Italian...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure Here is the link for that "New Engine"
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 06:48:42 -0500
  ...I probably going to rebuild it to a 2.2 and add some AMC heads. > > Bob > > http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com > > > > > > > > On 6, Apr2019, at...
• 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 20 May 2016 10:03:39 -0700
  ...I got a master rebuild kit just in case there's something else i should replace, and some tools. But of course i don...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:07:27 -0700
  Well it turned out to be the slave cylinder, bought a rebuild kit and so far so good. The only problem I had was...
• Re: Distributor Cleaning, Results
  Historical mailing list
  02 Dec 96 11:28:44 PST
  ...Never was able to locate a distributor rebuild kit. Tom & Beth did pass on the FLAPS name in the SF area, but mentioned that...
• Re: broken vanagon..whats it worth?
  Historical mailing list - jacob simpson
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 23:37:19 -0800
  ...broken vanagon..whats it worth? > > > 86 weekender....body is in good shape....very small amount > of seam rust > clean interior....someone put a kitchenette...