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• Re: vanagon Digest Huffer motor post
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 18 May 2007 12:30:55 -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: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:39:48 +0000
  ...There are no rebuild parts available or listed in the ETKA > for the manual rack. Not sure if a new manual rack is available...
• Need parts?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Wed, 20 Aug 2014 02:45:00 -0700
  ...So, The Rastafalia is a Flash Silver, manual transmission, 1990 Vanagon Westfalia with the camping kitchen gone already. Pop top is in pretty good...
• Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the transmission...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 16:45:58 EDT
  ...While you can swap to the Tiico 's kit, you would then need to spend more money to make it run better at low...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 21:50:39 -0400
  ...Good rebuilds just don't very often. It has been said on this list more than once that those "white box" reman's from...
• Re: 81 Clutch Slave Cylinder Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:35:37 -0500
  ...IT's leaking something fierce so I purchased a rebuild kit > for it. > So, I got undernieth it the other day to see what...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:36:36 -0700
  ...matter, because i believe ONLY entire rebuilt > distributrors are available, not rebuild kits. > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Eric Ley <eric_ley@hotmail.com> > To: B...
• Re: carburator for a '73 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 95 8:54:51 MDT
  ...I was thinking in getting the original setup and try > rebuilding it, but the mechanic suggested me that a Dual Dellorto > single barrel kit...
• Re: Engine Rebuild - week 3
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:13:55 -0600
  ...Then comes the Scirocco's G-Grind cam, and > the sunroof rebuild, and the window rubber, and the > propane system, then the bodywork and...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: manual transmission plug
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 02:10:04 -0400
  ...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: Water pump brands?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 21:24:19 -0600
  ...I happened to see an electric conversion kit for water pumps at one >>online store. Ever mess with these? Seems like a logical way...
• The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 21:24:06 EST
  I have been doing some checking into getting together a kit to put a 1.9l TD motor into a diesel Vanagon. In my...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:27:56 -0500
  ...I had brought my Van back in December to a local Engine Shop that only does rebuilds. It took him several months to complete...
• For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Christin Fieber
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 19:06:29 +0200
  ...In August we had the engine rebuild completely by a Volkswagen Westfalia specialist. The engine therefore just has 7,500 km, runs very smooth...
• how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:59:53 -0800
  ...form of brake jobs, carb rebuilds, general maintainence. heres how it went: i bought this tune up kit from the bus depot which includes...
• Natural gas
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 19:47:10 -0700
  ...It > took a special carburetor as I recall or maybe it was a conversion kit. If you > ran out of natural gas( called LNG...
• Little Martha, a poem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 20:40:20 -0700
  Little Martha, My VW Pickup Truck My tool kit has a 19 millimeter socket, A 17, 13 and 10 You can tell by these...
• Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Fri, 16 May 2003 21:53:12 -0700
  ...The next weekend I brought the rebuild kit and all the seals and he put it back together in no time at all. I...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 19:09:04 -0400
  Hi David, i a'm the one who told so about me stop checking all new COFAP pistons kit. I have checked more than...
• Re: Sluggish starter fix
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:06:38 -0800
  ...or it is an elcheapo rebuild ...those are red flags regarding the starter itself. but always do the remote starter test first. some people...
• The Official Must-Carry List ; was Zoltan: Re: Halifax to Vancouver & back
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 31 May 2005 20:41:40 -0700
  ...rebuild kit? Asst. metric bolts, screws, washers Belts Bulbs/fuses/connectors Circlips Clamps/hoses/adapters Coil Distributor cap/rotor Distributor O-Ring Fuel filter...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:49:19 -0400
  ...Adding >> the front big brake kit. When it comes home I will be repairing the tranny >> again(4th time) and rebuilding the suspension. I...
• Headgasket rebuild advice...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 11:44:04 -0700
  ...Thanks Aaron arobinso@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure Here is the link for that "New Engine"
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:24:06 -0500
  ...If and when I rebuild that VW reman I would probably go with Go Westy parts. I wish I could go with a 2...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:24:06 -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...
• 12% more power with Haltech?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 18:12:42 -0500
  ...For this 12% increase, you will pay about $1,200 for the E6S, another $200 for the special tuning kit that gives instant readings...
• Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
  This will give you a good start on the rebuild: If this engine is still running......... run some Gunk / Siloo / Rislone Engine Flush through...
• FW: Vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Coddington
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 08:25:55 -0800
  ...Vanagon engine conversions Hello David, When you Do finally have major engine problems and are thinking about a rebuild, you may suddenly be VERY...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:33:31 -0700
  ...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: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:59 -0700
  ...From your previous threads, I read people referring to engine conversion kits as "turnkey" when you still had to put the engine in yourself...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Sep 2006 to 3 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-733)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 19:41:54 -0700
  ...The original VW factory motors faired much better than rebuilds, here as well as elsewhere. Cases from Mexico and Brazilian P&L's took...
• Re: Autostop propane fill valve stuck open - resolution
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:25:15 -0700
  Thank you, Roger :) The o-ring kit was $26.50, labor was $30; a full tank of propane that doesn't leak out? Priceless...
• Re: engine swap question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 14:37:55 -0500
  ...The 2.0 4 cyl is more likely, but why rebuild the wheel when there are complete kits to install the 2.0 VW...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 23:46:35 -0500
  ...I just went to refresh the critical parts on the jack with ones from Hi Lift's jack rebuild kit, but the shear bolt...
• IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:12:25 EDT
  ...They range from mild to wild, bolt on to modifications needed; there is even a FACTORY 2.5L BOLT on Kit for the WBX...
• Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 May 2003 05:53:11 -0600
  ...The next weekend I brought > the > rebuild kit and all the seals and he put it back together in no time > at all. > I...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:47:52 -0800
  ...One of the rebuilds I bought promptly leaked at the >> seam. >> >> Guess that could happen with new parts too, (NOS?) but much less >> likely...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 29 May 2014 19:54:53 -0700
  ...I have an automatic transmission, and I don't want a complete kit from one vendor. I'd prefer to pick and choose the...
• Re: Just bought some Mercedes wheels...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:40:03 -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: Let's Talk About Seats
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:35:10 -0700
  ...and all these other parts, looks like a grand to rebuild the front seats. ?? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Thyer" <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM> To...
• Re: Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:54:17 -0400
  ...It seems that these pumps should be fairly easy to rebuild. Anyone done it? Who has the rebuild kit? Thanks, Jim On Thu, Aug...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 18:15:49 -0600
  ...1971 BMW R75/5 with Toaster Tank 1987 BMW K75S 1987 Ducati 750 Paso with full Ferracci kit (can you say "The Most Beautiful...
• Re: Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:12:32 -0700
  ...Actually the way I would do this is to rebuild my front end in the process w/all post 85 parts.Also, the late...
• Engine Rebuild - week 3
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:01:46 -0800
  ...But it is all for the best - while the engine has been out my Sewfine carpet kit showed up... there is never a lack...
• Re: Gaskelet leak and overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 09:38:47 -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...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! - NOT!!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:16:11 -0700
  ...The type on a hose usually found on the kitchen sink. Furnace - just finished installing a atwood 8620-III (could be installed vertical or...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:38:57 -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: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:35:37 +0000
  ...Bought the metric set when rebuilding my steering rack and the SAE set just because. They were that affordable. Stephen Mobile > On Jun 21...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:16:41 -0500
  ...I do all of my stud repairs out of the van and mostly at the time of a rebuild so this is the perspective...
• TIP Sandblasters, part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 22:10:03 +0000
  ...BTW the acessory kit is probably worth the price, the custom screen pan that fits the blaster I would not want to live without...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability & Philosophy
  Historical mailing list - Jack Elliott
  Wed, 3 Jul 2019 21:00:16 -0700
  ...He coached me a lot through an engine rebuild I was doing, explaining, as if to a two year-old, how things worked. His...
• cv ball cage: inner or outer chamfer to axle? (and 090 AT reprise)
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 21:39:39 -0700
  ...I think that's in the rebuild kit though. Finally, many of the friction plates were stripped of their surface coating. This accounts for...
• Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:17:05 -0400
  ...Were there rebuild kits for the ATE MCs? I am just interested, I have never rebuilt brake hydraulic components. The risk is too high...
• Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 17 May 2003 16:38:25 -0400
  ...The next weekend I brought > > the > > rebuild kit and all the seals and he put it back together in no time > > at all. > > I...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:09:08 -0600
  ...http://www.t3technique.com/accessories/shifter-guide-repair-kit/ ). The kit comes with a little tube of grease that is compatible with the Delrin...
• Re: Engine parts source
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 6 May 2014 21:16:40 -0700
  ...I was told because, unlike AC, the WBX engine does not need >> rebuilding so frequently. Hah. I'm not sure that is entirely true...
• Part II: Please help my family find a camper/van
  Historical mailing list - Thad Hunkins
  Thu, 09 Jan 1997 20:17:30 -0800
  ...Also, to buy a vehicle over there and bring it back is very expensive (it needs some fancy conversion kit to make it acceptable...
• Re: Power Steering Leak
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 10:07:31 EDT
  ...There is a rebuild kit available from Bus Depot ($90), but I could not find anyone local to install it. I had my rack...
• Re: Tranny Repaired!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:59:24 -0700
  ...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: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 21:54:29 -0700
  ...Very cool. > > > > I just went to refresh the critical parts on the jack with ones from Hi > > Lift's jack rebuild kit, but the...