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• Re: Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:33:27 -0700
  ...I am buying ATE in quantity below what WalMart sells regular DOT4 in the small container. The quality isn't anywhere near the same...
• Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:18:35 -0700
  ...Where do you buy ATE Super Blue or Gold bf ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: satellite antenna placement
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 12:04:59 -0500
  ...It says in the > manual to mount the atenna 6" from the rear of the van on the roof. I > am looking for suggestions...
• The Magic rust remover?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:51:01 -0700
  ...While it worked slowly, it did it's job and ate rust and not paint, and I mean ATE it. The rust would be...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:21:08 -0400
  Your van could have ATE or Girling calipers. Both are interchangeable but I prefer a matched set on both sides. Both use the same...
• Re: big sur lost and found
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 7:57:57 PST
  So martha rubin says: > > > Is anyone missing anything else? If so, we probably either ate it > or burned it ;) Well, I think Tobin and...
• OEM verses aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:07:40 -0800
  ...There's about a $50-$60 between aftermarket (Bietrix and OEM-- ATE). Is there a real significant difference here, or should I just go...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:10:34 -0600
  > but then generally, conventional brake fluid is hydroscopic I think is > the word.. Not that it really matters, but I think you are talking...
• Re: brake shoes
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:06:57 -0500
  I like the ATE brake components when they can be found. -craig On Jan 5, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Rick Koller <rkoller@HELIX...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:15:52 -0700
  I have 7mm brake bleeders (Ate), and Shimano uses 9mm to fasten shifter & brake cables. Karl Wolz | |I do see 12mm exhaust nuts often...
• Re: 2nd Battery - Isolator Question
  Historical mailing list
  11 Jul 96 14:57:52 PDT
  ...Get a plastic battery box. > I want the closet back and can put Battery 2 under bench seat Jeff - tried that location and ate...
• OT - older bus caliper
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:57:18 -0600
  ...He says VW used a ATE front disc caliper that had two pistons on each side. Then they switched to 1 piston on each...
• Re: Rear Brake Confusion - Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:13:22 -0700
  The rear wheel brake cylinders I just got in from Van Cafe are ATE. I'm a little irked at Van Cafe tho... last...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:14:10 EST
  ...It ate my switch. the van would only run open not at idle. above 2k rpm Jim Morgan 86 Gl 'Breadbox"
• Re: 89 Syncro Westy Rotors Needed
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 4 May 2001 10:42:52 -0700
  ...However, I did check his stock and > noted > > that almost all of the ATE rotors are made in Italy. > > > > I got some Corrado rotors...
• Check out this link------This guy is talking about stroking the w aterboxer to 2.4L or 2.5L without any loss in reliability........sound fa miliar
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 23:24:57 -0600
  check it out boys.....and girls http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/9008/index20.html BIG strokin water boxers.......2.4L....2.5 Liters here...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:58:01 -0400
  On 6/19/2012 7:45 PM, Jason wrote: > Flush your brake fluid guys! Out of both ports. There's the top, bleeder port...
• How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:05:39 -0600
  ...was wondering if there's a n easy way to determine which style--Girling or ATE--that I have without removing a wheel. Jim
• Re: The Mouse that ate our Vanagon/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 8 May 1999 01:05:07 -0400
  > > > we have 3 cats. they just dont care. they get free food provided, and > lodging, so they figure, they dont have to work. they...
• Re: Brake Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 10:12:00 -0500
  ...Jim Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2021, at 10:08 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > >  ’Tis My understanding that the ATEs...
• Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:30:39 -0700
  ...Certainly not hard to do. >end snipped --------- >I thought Vaseline ate through rubbers... that is what they told me in >college at least. Wow...
• New Brake rotors.pads
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 11:22:32 -0700
  ...see I can get Listed from least expensive order Rotors Zimmerman ATE Brembo POWERSLOT CRYO (way expensive) Pads JURID PBR Bendix if your fav...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:52:16 -0600
  ...busdepot lists a "best quality" german pagid/per for $30, an "oem" sachs mintex for $32, and an "oem" ate for $58. Autohausaz.com...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 10:08:53 -0400
  ...I really use nothing but the ATE so I haven't tried the off brand stuff recently. They should last about two years or...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:54:25 -0800
  Keep in mind that ATE, since early last year has shifted a lotl of their production of replacement OE parts from Germany to Italy...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:27:26 -0700
  too bad they're ATE (Teves?). I can't seem to find new damping plates anywhere for mine. Point is, don't lose those...
• Re: '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:21:44 -0500
  ...The Girling and ATE will not interchange on the brackets. If you are getting loaded calipers, then all you want to do is match...
• Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 1 Jun 2023 23:26:28 -0500
  ...And different part numbers for Girling, ATE and others. Suggestions welcome!! Thanks Jeff
• Recommendation for Popup Tent. 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:00:05 -0500
  ...Which is best? A lot are hot for the Canadian tent maker (atelierspk@hotmail.com) and am wondering why. Jon -- "Until one has loved...
• Re: WANTED: Driver-side Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 20:51:16 EST
  In a message dated 1/6/04 5:08:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, brettbaer@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > A school bus ate mine. Any...
• Re: Vendors turning up wrong from caliper. Anyone know what's going on?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 11:11:52 -0600
  I have seen plenty of ATE and Girling calipers (my van had both until recently) and the have all had the angled, top-drilled...
• Brake Light Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 10 May 2021 11:54:20 -0400
  ...340038A ATE, and purchased with a "lifetime" warranty at https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-brake-light-switch-ate-113945515g#fitment Bingo, brake-lights...
• Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:52:32 -0500
  ...interchangeable? Can you use 90 calipers, for instance, on an 83? And can Girling and ATE calipers be substituted for each other? Thanks, Jim
• Re: brake booster
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 22:08:24 -0800
  ...Got it from my local vendor for $140, genuine ATE booster. Leon 85 Subwagen Westy
• Re: calipers same for syncro and 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 15:42:50 -0700
  ...251-615-123C ATE Front Left Caliper 89-91 2wd 88-91 Syncro (From VIN 25-J-105001) 251-615-124C ATE Front Right...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:36:30 -0700
  ...source for rebuilt ATE calipers? Unless you find pitting due to corrosion. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:15:26 -0700
  ...You can't mix between > those 2 groups, not even close. > > The 86+ floating fronts can be Girling or ATE but you must have...
• Re: tent color picture request
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:51:38 -0500
  ...to decide on color of a new sunbrella tent from atelierspk. > >> > >> http://www.atelierspk.com/Picture.html > >> > >> Our van is the 85 cream/light...
• source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:11:51 -0700
  I've got a stuck caliper, and the list vendors only seem to have new ones for big bucks, like $350 to $500 a...
• westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - roch
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:40:38 -0700
  ...The sun ate the plastic with the one I have.... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com
• Re: Unreadable posts (was also: Vanagon List Archives: ATechnical Problem)
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:10:37 -0700
  I am aware of this conversation and the ongoing problem. I do not have the answer and would love to hear from those who...
• Re: adding an oven to a westy
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 7 May 2005 18:17:32 -0700
  ...www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5010D700T&c >ategoryid=27400> Has anyone cooked pizza in one of those Coleman ovens? Rob...
• List Specials on Brake, Fuel Injection Parts, and more!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:36:52 EST
  ...Drums (ATE)- $40 each Rear Brake Shoes- $35 a set (ATE German made!! does both sides) Rear Wheel Cylinders- $12 each. (ATE) Brake Master...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:58:52 -0400
  ...GW sells the ATE for $19.95. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Craig Cowan...
• Re: Carrying a washer in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 23:03:39 EDT
  ...entering my bus... Hauled the rock load 15 miles... Consumed a whole half tank... Ate away half of the clutch.... James W88kender Anaheim, Calif.
• Re: Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 08:02:24 -0500
  ...One time "our" mice ate the fresh water line. It took two people to get a drink - one to turn on the pump and...
• Re: REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 08:30:31 -0100
  ...For > the wheel cylinders, I would find a foreign parts place that will get you > the origina ATE's. The dealer is now re...
• Re: 82 brake rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 05:16:06 EDT
  ...i think i have teves setup>> Teves brakes are more commonly know under the name ATE. They're website is at: http://www.contiteves...
• Re: master cylinder rebuilding?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:35:16 -0500
  ...i troubled over this a couple of years back and >> after hearing negative experiences i went with the ate and i am >> happy. if...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:12:59 -0600
  On Jun 20, 2012, at 8:27 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: DIY pressure bleeder from Motive Products. Hey, I don't mind the education...
• Copy of VANAGON digest 362 ?? perchance
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 14:16:18 PST
  I guess the dog ate it along with my homework. Could some kindly soul send a copy of digest VANAGON digest 362 to my...
• Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 22:53:54 +0100
  ...end snipped --------- I thought Vaseline ate through rubbers... that is what they told me in college at least. RSF <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ Robert S. Fish Salzburg, Austria...
• Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:46:01 -0800
  ...So it sounds like they may not have used ATE... Shawn Wright http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed '82...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:39:30 -0800
  I just look on my 1985 they are ATE.. but I don't think it matters much since if you want to do a...
• Re: 85 / 90 rotor question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:58:23 EDT
  ...The 80-85 Van had the ATE system while the '86 and newer had the Girling setup. Sorry :( Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com...
• Re: Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:15:47 -0400
  ...The standard Vanagon braking system really doesn't benefit that greatly from the high cost ATE Super Blue. Just flush it good with the...
• Re: tent color picture request
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:05:58 -0500
  ...to decide on color of a new sunbrella tent from atelierspk. > > http://www.atelierspk.com/Picture.html > > Our van is the 85 cream/light...
• Brake lines to Caliper
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:54:36 -0400
  Just got a new caliper (ATE) for my 84 Westy. What I'm noticing is that the point at which the metal tube connects...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:05:39 -0700
  re And can Girling and ATE calipers be substituted for each other?" if you have the caliper carriers that match the particular caliper brand...
• More on Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:58:26 EDT
  ...Bearings, races, pads, rotors, calipers, etc...which calipers are better, ATE or Girling? I understand most Vanagons came with ATE as OEM equipment. Are...