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• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:59:06 -0400
  ...version or if you > really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. ($$$). > > Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...
• Custom-made sump plate for '72 - '83 engines, threaded for VDO oil temp sender
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 16:43:51 -0600
  ...Danny volunteered to make a billet aluminum sump plate with a threaded hole to accomodate the VDO oil sump temperature sender for me. It...
• Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:54:31 -0700
  ...They buy a set of quality billet >> spacers from Ebay for $150-$265. You get a nicely finished wheel >> package for a total price...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
  ...to find gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift > linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted > and treated shift rod front to...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 22:50:40 +0000
  ...914 that accepts AN fittings and changed the fuel rails to billet > > with pressure gauges built in to monitor the pressure at each rail...
• Re: Is this H pipe junk
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:09:21 -0700
  ...there is a billet aluminum version of this part at Van Cafe I believe, around 175 bucks or so. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original...
• Re: Misclassified NH Syncro on Samba
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:01:59 -0700
  ...If you consider this van be ready to have the trans >rebuilt and add a decoupler w/ billet shaft or a new vc. > >my...
• Re: Westy cupholder alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 21 May 2015 06:51:58 -0400
  ...So I guess the billet is the other $100 :-) > > I have purchased quite a few things from banggood, and while the quality > is mixed...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
  ...STAND 120 ALT STAND CHROME 25 CRANK CB 82mm COUNTER WEIGHTED BILLET 420 RODS SCAT RACE �I� BEAM 170 TOTAL SEAL RINGS 60 DAIKEN...
• Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:27:50 -0500
  ...hardened ends. Like VW and Porsche. Lifetime guarantee against breakage. Pauter: billet aluminium, Guarantee against manufacturing defects, no "usage" warrantee. For racing applications, lighter...
• Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Manny Melo
  Thu, 27 May 2021 15:49:41 -0700
  More CNC billet handles available next month 👍 > On May 27, 2021, at 9:45 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > >  > There are Samba...
• Re: Berg Shift Kit Group Buy [OFFICIAL UPDATE -Denied!]
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 23:00:37 -0600
  ...cut out a spacer just like the Berg unit...who needs billet aluminum and CNC machines. then have a local machine shop make a...
• Re: Misclassified NH Syncro on Samba
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:46:18 -0500
  ...If you consider this van be ready to have the trans > >rebuilt and add a decoupler w/ billet shaft or a new vc. > > >my...
• Albuquerque Balloon/VW meet~ Part1
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 22:01:28 -0700
  ...Late in the afternoon the show adjurned after the presentation of CNC machine billet trophies which were created by Mark Chambers <chambers@bslnet.com...
• Re: Zincless Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 01:42:21 -0400
  ...Many after market cams are made from low quality cast billets with improper heat treat and that is why they often fail and these...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:23:56 -0800
  ...If you use spacers up front, I have access to Wolfsburg billet caps for those wheels. Pmail me. Cheers, -- BenT
• Sociolinguism of Type II Owners and the WWW: CFP
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 02:26:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...IVW, netvergnugen pioneer, will display the new chrome-plated, billet aluminum, drop-forged, counterweighted Big Ass Server. VolkTel, makers of the race-winning 801835cc...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 19:20:32 -0400
  ...version or if you >> really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. ($$$). >> >> Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...
• Subaru DIY swap info
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:06:33 -0300
  ...The engine fits well, tons of clearance around, Subaru oil pan is 4" too low, a billet aluminium one may get machined out, but...
• Re: Berg Shift Kit Group Buy [OFFICIAL UPDATE -Denied!]
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 21:47:19 -0800
  ...cut out a spacer just like the Berg unit...who needs > billet aluminum and CNC machines. then have a local machine shop make a...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:41:20 -0700
  ...914 that accepts AN fittings and changed the fuel rails to >> > billet >> > with pressure gauges built in to monitor the pressure at each rail...
• Re: to the td conversion people
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:10:22 EDT
  ...PTE solves this problem by letting oil drain > into a billet-aluminum sump bolted to the turbo and then pumping it uphill > with an...
• Re: 5+years on Rescue Tape.. Fri post
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 16:16:54 -0400
  ...It took a bolt on adapter billet. After a while, it also started making that kind of noise. I asked FAS about it, and...
• Re: Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" and Comments about ZOOMIN!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:32:26 -0400
  ...Yes $450 for a set of rockers is outlandish, pure highway robbery, I could have them carved from billet for less, yes $50 to...
• I need help with an overheating 2.0
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 22:02:14 -0400
  ...The metal in the oil was explained as bits from a billet cam gear wearing in. I said �fine if you say it is...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:25:54 -0800
  ...On 1/8/15, Kevin Duvernay <kduvey@gmail.com> wrote: > - RMW SS cooling pipes > - RMW SS coolant distribution tower > - GoWesty billet tstat housing (with...
• Q: re. SA big brake install in my 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 10:02:44 EDT
  ...Not only were the spacers just the perfect thickness to clear the calipers, they also permitted the reinstallation of my Wolfsburg billet aluminum centercaps...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:28:37 -0500
  ...914 that accepts AN fittings and changed the fuel rails to >>> > billet >>> > with pressure gauges built in to monitor the pressure at each rail...
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 09:59:04 -0800
  ...The reverse cam shaft isn't a problem as I know of a few companies that grind their own cams from factory billets. I...
• A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:34:10 -0700
  ...I've also been putting off installing a billet aluminum fuel injector rail (fire prevention measure), now I can do that. If the head...
• Re: SA 15 inch alloys, cap-cover
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:17:19 -0500
  ...Or you could find a shop that could machine copies out of billet aluminium for around $100 a pop. In the last days of...
• Re: Fwd: ultimate sleeper porsche rusting van -- just for fun
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 10:32:04 -0400
  ...One of Leno�s favorite parts is the wheels and hubcaps. �We made the wheels out of billet, made �em 17 inches. Then we...
• When Is A Project Finished?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:14:56 -0500
  ...In order to do that I had to design wheel adaptors (CNC machined from T6061 billet with 10.9 grade hardware). Next it was...
• Re: FS: Rare 15" Fuchs forged 5 spoke alloy wheels, fit vanagon and eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:25:44 EST
  ...Add your machining cost estimate of $40 plus proper billet aluminum spacers for $100-$200 a set. I have used the cheaper cast aluminum...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:08:38 -0800
  ...If you use > spacers up front, I have access to Wolfsburg billet caps for those wheels. > Pmail me. > > > > Cheers, > > -- > BenT
• Re: SA 15 inch alloys, cap-cover
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:19:11 -0700
  ...Or you could find a shop that could machine > copies out of billet aluminium for around $100 a pop. In the last days of...
• Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:28:27 -0700
  ...I've never had to mess with one much, but billet aluminum sounds very nice. 'old tech' throttle switches that I have seen .... usually...
• NOS for horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:04:28 -0400
  ...Yes $450 for a set of >rockers is outlandish, pure highway robbery, I could have them carved from >billet for less, yes $50 to...
• Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:45:03 -0800
  ...I'm not so sure that a stock billet spacer would be machined correctly, but Chris has done his homework. Troy ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: sad For Sale story on Seattle CL
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:49:34 -0800
  ...In my current exhaust I went overboard and cut an exhaust billet out of solid stock. Took a full night on the machine shop...
• Re: [Syncro] Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:49:53 -0800
  ...hardened ends. Like VW and > Porsche. Lifetime guarantee against breakage. > Pauter: billet aluminium, Guarantee against > manufacturing defects, no "usage" warrantee. For > racing applications, lighter...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:19:53 -0800
  ...If you use >> spacers up front, I have access to Wolfsburg billet caps for those wheels. >> Pmail me. >> >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> -- >> BenT
• Re: SA 15 inch alloys, cap-cover
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:51:10 +0000
  ...you could find a shop that could machine > copies out of billet aluminium for around $100 a pop.  In the last days of > these...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:25:20 -0500
  ...If you use > spacers up front, I have access to Wolfsburg billet caps for those wheels. > Pmail me. > > > > Cheers, > > -- > BenT > > > >
• Re: [vanagon] FS: 15" and 16" alloys for the vanagon...CHEAP..$150 for all four
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:36:49 -0700
  ...use machined billet spacers only. I first bought some cheap spacers, cast alloy, for these wheels and they would have terrible vibration while running...
• Article: Vanagon Hop Ups
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 9:56:57 -0500 (EST)
  ...The bore has been increased from the stock 94mm to 100mm, using cylinders made by Billet Machine's Mark Niver. John went to Arias...
• Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:21:14 -0400
  ...I've also been putting off installing a billet aluminum fuel injector rail (fire prevention measure), now I can do that. If the head...
• Subaru engine swap list??, and FS 1.9l engine complete
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 16:29:41 -0400
  ...Anyone seen alternative oil pans or dry sump kits for this engine? Milling one from billet aluminium is not ideal/cheap. 6) Bottom of...
• Re: performance mods for wbx
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:26:06 EDT
  ...I also like the fact that these rockers are light weight aluminum billets that reduce the rocker weight and eliminates the need for heavier...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:31:14 -0400
  ...version or if > > you really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. ($$$). > > > > Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 13:35:31 -1000
  ...I also like the fact that these rockers are light weight aluminum billets that reduce the rocker weight and eliminates the need for heavier...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:34:00 -0400
  ...version or if > > > you really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. > ($$$). > > > > > > Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...
• Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:18:40 -0700
  ...into the coolant. > I've also been putting off installing a billet aluminum fuel injector > rail > (fire prevention measure), now I can do that...
• Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:23:21 -0700
  ...I have, waiting for install, a cool aftermarket billet metal fuel rail..Just $60 for the 1.8liter..I was planning on replacing the...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:36:13 -0400
  ...version or if >> > > you really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. >> ($$$). >> > > >> > > Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...
• Re: Busted alternator brackets - the mystery
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:00:34 +0000
  ...alternator pulley as I ordered a replacement and got a nice billet one to replace the two-piece metal one. I'd also check...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:12:38 EST
  ...I also like the fact that these rockers are light weight aluminum billets that reduce the rocker weight and eliminates the need for heavier...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:59:39 -0400
  ...version or > > > if you really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. > ($$$). > > > > > > Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:15:59 -0700
  ...version or >>>> if you really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. >> ($$$). >>>> >>>> Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:42:49 -0400
  ...version or >> > > if you really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. >> ($$$). >> > > >> > > Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4...