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• Re: G60 motor in an '88 westy
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 20:21:13 -0500
  ...The Garrett rebuild kits are pocket change compared to a G60 overhaul. You can also mod a turbo to efficiently move more air without...
• QUICK Problems
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:47:40 -0500
  ...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: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 May 2012 21:01:09 -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...
• Re: Solex Parts
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 27 Sep 94 11:00:56 PDT
  ...source for Solex parts other than what's contained in the > >rebuild kits? I recently rebuilt one and it was missing a spring when...
• [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 21:14:03 -0700
  ...I just went to refresh the critical parts on the jack with ones from Hi Lift's jack rebuild kit, but the shear bolt...
• Fwd: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:54:30 -0400
  ...Maybe it is debris from the previous rebuild? Geoff T On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 3:14 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net...
• Re: noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:20:59 -0800
  ...replaced the nylon parts under the gearshift ( vanagain kit); > tranny > is an A&A rebuild. No problems there. > I'm thinking the bushings for...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:55:25 -0800
  I loved the old "engine rebuild" additive and pellets that JC Whitney used to sell. You dumped the honey-like substance* into your oil...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:21:01 -0800
  ...2.2 Rebuild Questions > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 2:23 AM > Idunno..I kinda like my Zetec conversion...
• Re: Oil light and warning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:54:24 -0500
  ...Local rebuilds replacing the bearings only provide temporary relief as the wear was not fixed. There are only a few rebuilders with the equipment...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:07:57 -0400
  ...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: Westy cabinet use
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:41:40 -0800
  ...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: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:11:53 -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: My Van
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:15:39 -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...
• Re: My Van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:16:29 -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...
• General Warning for Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 09:57:27 -0500
  ...There was apparently no other damage to the transmission so I proceeding to install a rebuild kit I got from Long Engineering. This is...
• Re: anyone put a locking diff in a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:28:52 -0500
  ...http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/transaxles/index.html Weddle enineering sells Lock-Right limited slip differential kit for bus & Vanagon transmissions, as well as Syncro...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:40:36 -0400
  ...Sent from my kitchen. On 08/23/2011 01:01 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > Dear WorryWart Idiot ...... > ( just had to use the term...
• Tranny Repaired!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:11:34 -0500
  ...I got a repair kit from Kin Wilford, and in a couple of days I was back on the road. That rebuild kit was...
• Re: clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 09:51:42 +0000
  ...to be able to get rebuild kits for about $20 but the master was particularly hard to rebuild (small highly contoured cup seal hard...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:34:10 -0600
  ...If the heads check out OK, then you only need a head gasket kit. I've done it several times. Almost no need to...
• Re: Non-westy to Syncro
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:19:35 -0400
  ...If it doesn't have to look stock you may want to look at their EuroVan Weekender & MV Kitchen Module http://eurocampers.com/EVKitchen...
• Re: Shifter Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 05:33:02 -0400
  ...I have bought this rebuild kit from him for $20, and it has all the plastic parts. Sounds like the spring clamp on the...
• Re: Pilot Bearing...Out!, Another Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 95 8:11:20 MST
  ...I did this last year on a rebuild and after 3000 miles melted #4 piston (The one next to the oil cooler.). On autopsy...
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 18:47:29 -0800
  ...a rebuild runs as you know ....roughly $ 1,200 to 1,600 .. I recommend Royal Purple Synthetic ATF in it btw. and ............the oil...
• Re: Just bought some Mercedes wheels...
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:26:29 -0400
  ...got me the right lugs and now it's time to buy their front and rear > rebuild kits. My vandeserves it!! > > DM&FS > -- m.
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:25:40 -0500
  I just wish VW had a mod kit to push A/C out the dash vents instead of just the roof. The ventilation system...
• Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:41:08 -0400
  ...I also used a free re-build kit from Manchester to repair the auto-stop valve on the LP tank, what nice folks to...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:26:58 -0700
  ...000 miles on their original engine with no bottom end maintenance (rebuilds?). However I am installing a Subie 2.5 in my 87 Syncro...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 5 Dec 2025 05:05:48 +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...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5500 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David in Portland
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:54:38 -0700
  ...also got a new clutch kit, new battery, & other parts. Transmission has fewer than 10K since professional rebuild (documented), and is higher-geared than...
• Re: vanagon Digest Huffer motor post
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 18 May 2007 19:08:08 -0700
  ...I will have to > do some further research, but I've seen mention of aftermarket kits and > parts available for 1.8L Turbo VW...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 17:21:31 -0400
  ...Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd From looking in mine, it's just the parts in the rebuild kit and the pistons that need...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:21:05 -0700
  ...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: Harbor Freight Jacks
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:08:25 -0500
  ...I like it a lot, but also spent $48 on a rebuild seal kit for my old 1980's vintage NAPA Walker/Fleet floor...
• Re: Costliest Brand To Repair?
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:29:53 -0700
  ...The wagon was my first "camper" as fitted with curtains, a foam mattress and a kitchen kit, it was "home" for among other adventures...
• Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:12:32 -0500
  ...Bentley has some really good illustrations of the construction of these pumps, and I see absolutely no reason one cannot rebuild them in one...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:26:28 -0800
  ...I guess I'll add a replacement hall sensor kit to the ASAP tune-up list and keep my eyes open for a spare...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:29:07 -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: natural gas
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 14:36:32 -0500
  ...It took a special carburetor as I recall or maybe it was a conversion kit. If you ran out of natural gas( called LNG...
• Re: suddenly clutch just gone?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 16 May 2006 09:21:16 -0700
  ...There are rebuild kits available for the slave. Or, you can get a new or rebuilt one. It's not a difficult job...maybe...
• anyone interested in a set of wolfsburg jumper seats with all mounts & seatbelts
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:38:52 EST
  ...The motor runs strong but lost its 3rd gear syncro and clutch so needs a new tranny and clutch kit. Has fully power windows...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 09:52:13 -0700
  ...Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good? > I have gone the Schucks and purchased > their $80 lifetime warrenty unit... When this one gose > bad...
• Newcomer has Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 16:15:22 -0700
  ...However, the new plane is a bit heavier and instead of the aircraft kit manufacturer's recommended Type 1 2180cc VW as the engine...
• Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:47:32 -0700
  ...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: sealing compound, need help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 01:26:24 UT
  ...I've got a 2.1 in similar spread-apart-state, and also got the K2 in the gasket kit. Maybe those few tubes...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:18:26 -0500
  ...He finished the rebuild for me, and I never had any more trouble with it right up to the time I sold it some...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:41:10 -0500
  ...You just looked up your car in the paperwork that came with the kit and set accordingly. What I'm talking about is setting...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:47:43 -0500
  ...I had previously used the cork gasket I had from a Rabbit rebuild gasket kit. I'm pretty sure that the static oil level...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 11:46:38 -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: Automatic Transmission Welch Plug
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 7 May 2014 06:06:22 -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: Power Steering Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 18:03:07 -0400
  ...I would like very much to know about rebuilding these ourselves. Vane pumps are pretty simple in their construction.The vanes get the most...
• Screwed in a Westy deal
  Historical mailing list - Dubesor
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 12:57:02 -0500
  ...Well after the engine froze up and had to have an engine rebuild, he came back at me to help pay for the repairs...
• Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 16:15:18 -0500
  ...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: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:05:16 -0600
  ...The rebuilders replace the bushings with a bushing that has an oversized hole in it. Then the shaft is "turned" undersize, and fit to...
• Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:31:15 -0800
  ...So, the big question is - how hard is it to rebuild with a kit versus springing for a remanufactured / rebuilt pump? Again, thanks in...
• Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:29:26 -0400
  ...I found a turbo kit for about$ 500.00 which includes turbo,down pipe,intake and exhaust manifolds but would have to get a...
• Re: Newbie --go-to guy for VOLVO repower.
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 18:51:33 -0400
  ...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: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:40:31 -0800
  ...I'm calling this project complete, I'm happy with the shifting and like how the GW quick shift kit reduces the travel of...
• Re: Greetings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:51:07 -0400
  ...Our list vendors sell hose and line kits and Craftsman sells a hole clamp plier with extension cable. This will go a long way...