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• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!----is there and alternative? like this...?
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:51:23 -0800
  So uhmm... if improved braking is all that is desired, and all you are getting a little larger swept area. why not go to...
• Re: 1551 emulator
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:03:13 -0500
  ...Not Ken but the company that supplies Ken with the kit. The fastforward kit did not seem to be as popular on the list...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 14:42:09 -0500
  ...With a few easy mods you've got 250hp. > All three have kits readily available, and fit in the Vanagon engine bay > with no...
• Re: Back on the road
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 22:52:39 -0400
  ...I've been inattentive lately both due to being busy and to planing a rebuild of sorts. You may recall I've got a...
• Plug fouling & gas in oil problem....
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 08:03:00 -0800
  ...My VW mechanic informs me that his motor rebuild is complete. He has established that the original problems that done in my motor in...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 07:52:43 -0700
  ...Sent from my kitchen. On 10/06/2011 07:12 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Have you looked into having a local starter rebuild? I...
• Re: Solex Parts
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 27 Sep 94 12:48:55 CDT
  ...source for Solex parts other than what's contained in the >rebuild kits? I recently rebuilt one and it was missing a spring when...
• Re: Leaking steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:18:12 -0700
  ...You could, of course buy a rebuild kit and do it yourself, but personally I've found that to be a real hit-and...
• Re: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:29:01 -0400
  ...Most rebuilders don't know about them > or use them. The goal is to reduce oil getting sucked down the valve guide > when the...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5000 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:05:32 -0700
  ...it also got a new clutch kit, new battery, & other parts. Transmission has <10K since (documented) professional rebuild, is higher-geared than original diesel...
• Re: which jack to buy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 26 May 2006 14:48:04 -0700
  ...However that does bring up the question of rebuilding the piston at some point; can you get kits, how much, etc. Something to think...
• Re: piston rings----the good, the bad and the ugly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 06:57:18 -0600
  ...the choice of rings, second only > to German > > > > The 2.2L kits have Grant rings which are caca.....the pistons made > in > > Taiwan....I...
• Re: My Van
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:11:54 -0400
  ...In the bargain I got a complete front end rebuild. > Before the engine went in, I had it completely rebuilt. All new bearings, > including...
• ENGINE PARTS AVAILABLE
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 19:08:24 -0700
  ...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: auto trans cost?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:01:43 -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: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:18:01 -0400
  ...Also went with the GoWesty big brake and hub kit. This will go with the Van Cafe 16" Carrot wheels and AT Grabbers. Looking...
• Re: 5 speed eurospec tranny's
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 26 May 1998 06:16:40 -0700
  ...Tell him the guy who cannot afford his > syncro rebuild sent you. > steve > > Joseph Tu wrote: > > > Hey, I heard that in Germany the Vanagons...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:24:14 -0500
  ...Call (email?) busdepot and get > the power steering pump rebuild kit, about 25$. Sit back for a few days. > Maybe play some pool or...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:17:57 -0700
  ...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: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 01:11:40 -0400
  ...There are so many other engines that all have upgrades -- intake flow enhancement, exhaust headers, sparkin' plugs, reworked heads, super charger kits, lightweight rods...
• 1985 GL VANAGON FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:37:25 -0800
  ...To all list members A recent ( Mid-to- Late 2005) effort to rebuild a 1985 GL with good body/and interior, that was in...
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:24:13 -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: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:16:25 EST
  ...Elliot, You are making a major mistake, with: "Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant" What the kit supplies, is special just for these heads. I...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:14:39 -0700
  ...It took him several months to complete the rebuild with > all the parts I ordered from Van-Cafe (over 2K in parts). He was...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:24:31 -0500
  I just went through a 2.1 rebuild, just turned the last nut on the exhaust system about five minutes ago (of course I...
• Re: 1.8T conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:48:46 -0800
  The fact that the 1.8L Turbo will only work with the Fast Forward kit doesn't really bother me! :) Seriously though, you are...
• Re: S.O.S. from N.M.!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 23:39:13 -0400
  ...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: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:08:06 -0600
  ...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: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:27:43 -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: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:24:40 -0500
  ...an old school bus with a pool, running track, and gourmet kitchen all powered by solar for 35K. That includes the hydroponic rooftop garden...
• Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:08:58 -0700
  ...I found a turbo kit for about$ 500.00 which includes turbo,down pipe,intake and exhaust manifolds but would have to get a...
• Need help with brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 12:23:17 EST
  ...I have a new wheel cylinder for the passenger rear, as it really leaks, and rebuild kits for the others, which aren't bad...
• Re: Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:44:35 +1200
  ...Certainly my trans failed with a 174hp GM V6, and I won't be rebuilding it (094 5-speed, 2WD) The whole point of...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:02:20 -0600
  ...existing Rear AC. > > My work order: > > Purchase & install Front A/C Kit > Rebuild Existing Rear OE A/C > Convert Existing system to Freeze 12...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:44:16 -0400
  Keep in mind the total budget should be $5k for the bostig conversion which includes the kit cost, so it is outside of your...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:48:26 -0500
  Tranny shop suppliers have these seals in the kits. However, they are not quite right design wise. Give the dealer the money and be...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 13:52:19 -0800
  ...You should be able to find one that will rebuild your injectors for about $30 each, or less. My NAPA store does this, and...
• RE: 83 Vanagon Water Cooled Camper-HELP
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  3 Mar 95 16:56:21 EDT
  ...My father was an auto mechanic who would never answer my questions about what & why and sent me to the kitchen to do the...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:15:01 -0400
  ...It took him several months to complete the rebuild with > all the parts I ordered from Van-Cafe (over 2K in parts). He was...
• Re: Transaxle - Movement of Gear Shifter Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 24 May 2001 18:30:02 -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: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:40 -0400
  ...UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!! Just curious, Why not use the GoWesty exhaust, especially their muffler? The...
• Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:54:47 -0400
  ...my 2.1L rebuild and I am considering a piston >>> kit so >>>>> I contacted GWAP >>>>> to ask if the QSC kit still had the...
• Cooling System R&R questions
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 23:04:01 EDT
  Hello List, I am still fighting a cooling system/possible exhaust gas problem with my rebuild, and have decided to replace most of the...
• Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 21:06:11 -0400
  ...After having rebuild dozens of these myself, I can tell you there is no 'inexpensive' rebuild, and RELIABLE performance improvements (particularly for pushing that...
• Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
  ...Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt Hi Skip, Can you please tell me more about this Go Westy 2200 kit in a 1.9...
• Re: Further Q's: Brake noise damping plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:16:40 -0700
  Michael, I ordered a set of noise-dampening plates along with a couple of sets of caliper rebuild kits from VolksCafe. Note that they...
• Re: Gaskelet leak and overheating
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 10:18:01 -0500
  ...You can confirm with a block test kit to check for > combustion gas in coolant. Sadly I encountered this and an currently > rebuilding my...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 15:42:48 -0500
  ...But, replacing/rebuilding the engine is inevitable now. Jim On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:28:58 -0700
  ...If I >>>> ever rebuild another housing, I'd look into that. >>>> >>>> Neil. >>>> >>>> >> > > > -- > Jim > Wilmington, NC
• Re: motor swapping
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 10:03:06 -0800 (PST)
  ...Another Chris mentioned that the 1835 "kit" uses the stock stroke, which means you wouldn't have to split the case, but you still...
• Fwd: RE: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 13:16:34 -0700
  ...seals= 5 10 *grease= 4 rear drums= 50ea 100 Ft caliper rebuild kit= 25 rear brake cylinders= 10ea 20 Ft pads= 30 Rear shoes...
• Re: Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 22:05:50 -0400
  ...diameter of generic rubber > heater hose to pack in my "emergency kit". John, Someone on the list did an excellent job of cross-referencing...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:52:28 -0500
  ...Haven't needed this yet, but a gallon of prevention is *easily* worth a couple-of-grand in engine rebuilding! At 08:54 PM...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil !
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 13:41:58 -0800
  ...I bought VolksCafe's CV lube kit and was pushing extra grease into the CV joints. On one side in the rear, at the...
• WBX oil pressure with/without cooler
  Historical mailing list - Paul Dunham
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:39:01 -0700
  ...Last spring I put an oil pressure gauge on it (Volkscafe's excellent kit) and confirmed my suspicions that the hot idle pressure was...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:21:47 EDT
  ...CAT /TBC-EX 1 $190.00 $190.00 Total $515 The rest is just basic rebuild items: Piston rings, bearings, clutch, pressure plate, basic...
• FS: 1985 vanagon, brand new engine, 2l wbx, 4sp
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 21:31:08 -0700
  ...My rebuild kit also came with 5 inner >>splined plates. What the heck is going on? I'm quite sure I have not >>lost...
• Re: QUICK Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:39:11 EDT
  ...get rebuilt one for vendor $450 un installed, used one guaranteed not to leak for $300 installed, rebuild kit $89.90 and attempt this...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:35:08 -0800
  ...11:18 AM, Mark McCulley <mark@markmcculley.com> wrote: > > I was rebuilding the shifter linkage due to worn bushings. > > I'm not feeling any...
• Re: Bostig engine coming... My 2.1L for sale in Philadelphia, PA
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:44:58 -0800
  ...Not sure if anyone has post this to the list, but Stephan will soon have his 1.8T kit available to the public: http...