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• Re: emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:23:54 -0800
  ...Often a parts co will list a hardware kit, springs, washer, retaining pin & etc. You can replace the self adjusters, but I have ask...
• for sale: fiberglass bumpers and body side mouldings - 2 complete kits
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 16:53:27 EDT
  ...2 complete kits - vanagon fiberglass bumpers and side body mouldings.. these are front and rear bumpers, drivers side rocker cladding, passengers side rocker cladding...
• Re: Can you guys help tell me what part this is?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 16:11:35 -0600
  ...Can you guys help tell me what part this is? > > > > > > > How did you find out which parts were included in the > > > kit. Looks like...
• Re: Axle Bearing Kits
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Mon, 12 May 2008 11:14:36 -0500
  ...According > to Bus Depot, a rear axle bearing and seal kit fits all buses from > '71-'91. On the other hand CIP says the...
• Fun with lower ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:50:18 -0400
  ...If you want to buy this kit in two parts from Harbor Freight you will want kits number 38335 for $59.95 and kit...
• 1.9 Engine Rebuild-Vancouver Canada
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 23:31:31 -0700
  ...taxes=$C74.10 Bow Wow Main Brg Kit $C116.90 Rod Brg Kit $C15 Cam Brg Kit $C13.95 Crank Seal $C8.50 Oil...
• Re: anyone know why '89 carat/wolfsburgs didnt have the curtain kits?
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 21:48:31 +0200
  ...anyone know why '89 carat/wolfsburgs didnt have the curtain kits? > All I know is I missed my '88 Wolfy at Burning Man this...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 16:46:13 -0400
  ...Todd '88 Westy Mark Mages <wasserbox@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > H&R Also makes lowering springs for about $100 lessthan the busdepot kit. Just remember...
• Re: Big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:43:13 EST
  ...Anyone that has installed the big brake kit from volkscafe? Could you tell me what the washers are for? Any tips on the install...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:55:17 -0400
  ...The only caveat is >> that you need to have 15" rims or larger to use the big brake kit. >> > > Do any big brakes kits...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100
  ...http://kfz.freepage.de/rfeussner/bremse/ I developed this kit from strictly VW/Audi parts (calipers, rotors etc). I sell this kit in Germany...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:22:11 -0600
  ...A brake kit >> that works well with the existing front disc brakes? If anyone has >> installed on and has experience with it any input...
• Re: URGENT Clutch Info Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 02:18:44 EST
  ...I replaced my clutch (87 Syncro) with a sachs kit in March and have done about 6,000 miles since then without any "chattering...
• Re: Newest Vanagon Performance Mod...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 20:56:27 EST
  For the deranged Vanagon owner on a budget we have the less expensive (Pratt and Witney) PT-6 conversion kit. The kit includes one...
• Re: Westy kitchen vibration is bugging me
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 16:09:13 -0500
  ...Westy kitchen vibration is bugging me > > My kitchen is really vibrating lately. It seems to be the steel that is > vibrating. I've looked...
• Re: Added sleeping comfort & sliding door bug screens
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 19:23:50 EST
  ...This worked pretty good until I added one of the German kits. I now sell the German aftermarket kits which are made by the...
• Re: Berg Short Shift Kit????
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 12:51:22 -0500
  ...Make sure your linkage is in good shape and your shifter is adjusted properly before installation of the kit. Tim Hannink Winter Park, Florida...
• Re: LUK Clutch Kits available!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 09:26:55 EST
  ...Does anyone out there have this kit still in the box? Any part numbers on the box or the clutch components themselves that might...
• Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:31:25 +1300
  >Smallcar offers a kit: > >http://www.smallcar.com/brakekit.htm > >Its on my list of toys to buy when I'm out of school...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:29:16 -0500
  ...does anyone have any tips? I'm > > thinking of the cheaper kit on van-cafe > > because that $60 difference is a lot to us...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:00:57 -0400
  That's Jay Brown's relay kit, which you can buy from him direct or from other vendors. It's a fine kit -- but...
• Oil Pressure Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 21:07:12 +0000
  Returning to the subject of an oil pressure kit .. I have the Vanistan oil cooler, which eliminates adding (another) sandwich adaptor for an oil...
• Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:15:21 -0700
  ...pointed out, most politely, that one reason my kitchen electrics didn't work was there were no fuses in the kitchen fuse box. Duh...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:21:17 -0700
  ...My winter survival kit consists of a bumbershoot. Invert to obtain water. Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA birdworks@gmail.com
• Re: f/ Arctic Tour Tool Kit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 14:06:29 -0800 (PST)
  > Trouble is, the kit weighs more than the bus. > > Further study indicated. > > -Bob > > PS - Should we EACH carry a spare engine and tranny? > Actually...
• Re: Conversion Kits
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 18:45:35 +0100
  At 06:15 PM 9/16/97 -0400, you wrote: >I am looking for a conversion kit for a 1984 Westpahlia (water-cooled) >to...
• 5 cylinder pictures finally UP!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 17:55:51 EST
  I got some nice pictures of our 5-cylinder kits and the setup that was recently installed in a Vanagon. The pictures are on...
• Re: driving and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 12 May 2000 17:38:46 -0700
  ...driving and fridge > Alright so I found kit L-69 with the optional stirrup kit but the Bently > diagram is not very clear...any...
• Re: Re; Fog Light Rocker Switch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:17:20 -0400
  ...This part number, when available, is just the switch itself, as opposed to the "kit" (which also includes the bulb and bulb holder). I...
• SA Quad Grille Kit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 17:52:31 -0700
  Hi Volks, Has anyone installed the South African Quad Light Grille Kit on their Vanagon? We need to replace the grill on our 84...
• Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 10:02:46 EDT
  ...Oil Sorb or Kitty litter to lift the oil spots > off my driveway I always thought Stan soak gasoline with kitty litter so he...
• new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 16:06:43 -0500
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>hey all,</DIV> <DIV>is it possible to still buy new westy or eurovan kitchen appliances, or possibly...
• Big brake kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 20:59:12 -0500
  Brand new big brake kit from Volks Cafe in boxes. Purchased for a 91 2wd. Also purchased new lug nuts,cause it converts front...
• Re: cleaning the top of the Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 18:14:48 -0500
  ...Frank Condelli sells a number of different stainless hardware kits for our vans, including the bolts for the Westy pop-top. roger Sizzler (sic...
• Re: power steering rack core
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:44:46 -0700
  I need the link to a decent quality PS rack rebuild kit. got several that could use it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Mullendore" <tdiguru...
• Re: Engine siezed . . . Next steps?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 17:47:07 -0500
  ...Buy any one of the few swap kits out there (smallcar comes immediately to mind for one). 3. Install said kit / engine. 4. Enjoy...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Tom S
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:49:23 -0600
  ...But I don't know which kit he had used, or if it would matter. Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
• Re: Hid AUX lamps GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:19:59 -0500
  ...They have a 4200K kit, which is ideal for low beams... On Nov 13, 2007, at 2:52 PM, Kim Brennan wrote: > Unfortunately they...
• Re: [WetWesties] Beautiful white 1990 westy camper in Bellevue...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 13:43:41 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Used 1990 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Vanagon Westfalia Camper Van Full Kitchen > > Poptop for sale in Bellevue, WA | The Green Car...
• Re: Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:40:35 -0400
  ...Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top) > > ​Hello List, >> >> I need to buy the hemisphere for the shifter base bushing, mine is toast. >> I...
• Lower Vanagon Springs and Carat Body Kit
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 2000 18:41:51 EDT
  ...I also have a Carat Body kit for the Vanagon here in the US. This kit looks like the Carat fiberglass body setup that...
• Re: GoWesty High Power Headlight Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:09:17 -0700
  Mm-mm! Finger licking good! On 4/5/06, Daryl Christensen <aatransaxle@direcway.com> wrote: > > I used the relay kit on my syncro westy...
• Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:58:22 -0800
  I am looking for input from any that are familiar with the "Big Brake" kit that Go-Westy sells supposedly from SA parts as...
• Re: Hazet tool kit??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:56:33 -0500
  ...Hazet tool kit?? One of the listees on the Triumph list has come across a "HAZET Tourist Tool Kit" This is circular as in...
• Re: Where to purchase oil analysis kit
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:32:34 -0400
  ...Where to purchase oil analysis kit > > I think this is it: > http://www.blackstone-labs.com/ > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:23:15 -0800
  I bought one of the Go Westy tune up kits a few months back and replaced the cap/wires/etc. two weeks ago when...
• Re: I just love surprises
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 22:16:53 -0500
  I never found the kits for Solex H-32/34 PDSI-3 Electric Choke Carburetors. I bought gasket material, 1/64", 1/8" fuel...
• Re: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:54:51 -0700
  ...On 8/24/2013 3:39 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > http://www.vanistan.com/Vanistan/oil_cooler_kits.html > > ---- Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 10:54:12 CDT
  ...So, does anyone know if there is such a conversion kit >available for the waterboxers? my 88 bus gets hard to cool if i...
• Re: Wives and Finances :>)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:04:02 -0500
  ...Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NET>@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> on 08/24/2001 01:35:42 PM Please respond to Kitzmann...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:20:15 -0800
  ...They don not, however, have a whole kit. But I figure, that the hardest part is connecting the motor to the trans anyway. The...
• Westy kitchen vibration is bugging me
  Historical mailing list - Joseph McNiff
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 11:48:51 -0800
  My kitchen is really vibrating lately. It seems to be the steel that is vibrating. I've looked at it and can't figure...
• Re: "Kitchen" Light Bulb for '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Tue, 16 May 2000 19:40:59 -0400
  >my westy is missing the "kitchen" light bulb. How does it look and where do >I get a replacement from? My 85 uses a...
• dual battery? hobigesuss!
  Historical mailing list - Josh Hurd
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:59:21 EDT
  Listen I ordered the hella dual kit and I've read so many different opinions I don't know what to think! as far...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:35:58 EST
  ...Most after market parts suppliers have kits that can include all seals,discs,and plates I have paid as little as $120.00 for...
• small adapter needed - air cond.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:05:37 -0500
  ...I think I got the kit from Bus Depot. I don't need the whole kit. I just need a replacement adapter with the...
• Re: Are Vanagon brake MC's rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:08:45 -0800
  ...You can buy a kit, a Beck-Arnley (for an 84 in my case) part number 071-7491, Clutch Master Cylinder "Short Kit," about...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 May 2019 10:07:04 -0700
  ...Oil Pressure Gauge > > > > The kits should all be equally good. You are getting a slightly easier > > install with our kit I think. We use...
• Re: Part wanted: westfalia camper incandescent kitchen light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:02:01 -0500
  ...I'm looking for the OEM light fixture mounted over the kitchen in a late-model Westfalia. It has bulb holders inside for three...
• Re: H4 Rectangular Eurospec Headlights For '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 14:48:48 -0500
  ...While we do not have E-codes, we now have a complete headlight upgrade kit that works with your existing '86-91 lenses: http...