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• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 09:38:59 -0500
  ...The grease that is supplied in all of the aftermarket kits, > (blue tube) is the older grease. If you get the kits from the...
• clutch and tranny issues - lessons learned (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:55:01 -0500
  ...2) clutch components are obviously being kitted up incorrectly by some suppliers; my shop guys just ordered what they thought was proper kit for...
• Re: Rear crankshaft seal (late Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:32:52 -0400
  ...makes it > larger and does not need to be replaced when rebuilding the engine. > The syncro seal on the pulley can be removed so...
• (1) Dry sumping and (2) oil heat and (3) MSDS
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  13 Dec 1995 16:32:16 EST
  ...Transmission modification instructions are included when you buy his 911 kit, clearly he expects you will be facing an rebuild sooner or later. Incidently...
• Re: '79 Bus emissions controller
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:11:50 -0500
  ...If the computer IS toast you could try to rebuild it yourself (or take it to an electronically inclined friend). I have a catalog...
• Re: Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:22:41 -8
  ...I also > used > > a free re-build kit from Manchester to repair the auto-stop valve on the > LP > > tank, what nice folks to...
• "Foreign" Engines in VWs /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 04 Jan 1996 13:01:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I've always done all my own work on them (except rebuilding engines-- I buy a longblock). These busses have all had several things...
• Re: power steering failure......help and opinions please
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 20:27:41 -0800
  ...one, until I have the time to learn how to rebuild the PS (kits are available; instruction in List archives). PS Rack boots FILLED...
• Re: Thanks to all of you - and HEADLIGHT REPAIR!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:13:06 -0500
  ...You can rebuild the headlight mounting plastic parts with J-B weld or similasr product. Just use clear packing tape to build a mold...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:04:02 -0600
  ...If that freaks you out, buy a kit from Gene Berg in Orange, CA. I've had one on my 90 GL for several...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:40:18 -0700
  ...3)Since we stripped the block down to nothing, will the engine gasket kits include all the seals I need? OR will I need...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:42:12 -0400
  ...Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6 > ...the adventure continues... > Last night my diesel consigliere and I went to the backyard of one of his...
• 85 GL with Digitool Dash console For Sale
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:24:26 -0700
  ...I used the heater hose kit from Van-again. All new fuel lines,I again used the kit from Van-again. The fuel tank...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 02:44:17 -0400
  ...I have seen kits offered for inline VW motors...For example: Bahn Brenner (a VW Tuner) offers some stand-alone kits and also upgrades...
• Re: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:24:20 -0700
  ...I drove my 1.8liter, which has the westie kitchen, etc but not the pop top, for over 50k miles before I 'pre-emptivly...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:21:14 -0700
  ...modifications needed; there is even a FACTORY 2.5L BOLT on Kit for the WBX engine. > The costs for many of these upgrades are...
• Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:18:10 -0500
  ...best part was how pleased he was to get a full rebuild kit for the > motor, right from Renault, for $60. > I don’t...
• Re: Propane Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:12:10 -0600
  ...1) If it has a brass body you can get a rebuild kit from Marshall Brass. > 2) If has a zinc body you can...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Misadventures of Vanagon Stan. Long, Long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:02:48 -0500
  ...to rebuild my engine. > It > took about three months of getting the wrong oil pump three times, > getting shorted on gaskets in kits for...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 17:20:33 -0700
  ...road trip throughout the country. >> >> In August we had the engine rebuild completely by a Volkswagen Westfalia >> specialist. The engine therefore just has 7...
• Re: Should I replace my transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:10:44 -0800
  ...Mine are $1095 exchange for the rebuild plus a $400 core deposit ( in case the R&P is actually bad already.) Rougly $80 shipping...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:42:09 -0400
  ...That used to operate the fan until I was messing around in there > some years ago doing a headlight upgrade (Frank Condelli kit). After...
• Re: Gowesty Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 1 May 2013 19:21:25 -0400
  ...Nothing like the >> Dansk pipes I have dealt with before b >> The kit is made to fit both Syncro and >> 2wd so their tucked...
• Re: Tell me about this model vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:46:28 -0400
  ...Sure, you can do it for less with a rebuild kit, if you have the skill set. Add...a Positraction Differential only for $1...
• Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:30:36 -0700
  ...The engine is totally rebuild in January 2010. The engine is very strong and reliable and it is easy to get parts for it...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:10:57 -0500
  ...Even assuming you could get 20 years out of the rebuild(I would say that's a bit optimistic honestly lower your expectation to...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:14:48 -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...
• Power Steering: leak and pressure switch ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Tue, 2 May 2000 16:16:24 -0400
  ...If it's the housing or shaft seal, it looks easy to rebuild. Kits available at dealer for $30. Or maybe they didn't...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:50:06 -0700
  ...They know that their flagship product "Dreadnought Toast Maker" is an old and obsolete bit of Vanagon camping kit. Bell Industries "Excelsior" toaster had...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 May 2013 09:01:08 -0700
  ...More likely it would end up being a full rebuild with new heads, pistons and cylinders, etc. for over twice that, and it's...
• Re: VW History - revival
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:45:49 -0500
  ...to rebuild the country. Which they also repaid in time. > > The VW factory was very badly damaged. It used to be a new factory...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:59:19 -0400
  ...he had to take a job rebuilding truck >engines just to make some cash. I really feel horrible for him. He is >still going...
• Re: Substituting 1.9 with 2.1 would that end my bad luck streak???
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:36:08 +0000
  ...the left head for machine shop work.  I purchased a gasket kit and got it back together with very little fuss. I suspect the...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:47:39 -0400
  ...on > it, I'm always keeping up on the latest engine rebuilds, > replacements, etc. > Of all of them it seems the Tiico is the...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:33:38 -0700
  ...yes, service is much less expensive in the long run than repair and rebuilding. Many people don't do it though. I've thaught...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:30:38 -0400
  ...beeping intermittenly* (so we think this is the mcguffin) I ordered a replacement ATE switch from Van Cafe, as well as caliper rebuild kit...
• Valve seals
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:58:54 -0400
  ...My question to rest of the vanagon people > > is about general rebuilds. > > > > First, I was surprised to see symptoms that look like rings, when...
• Arrgh!! Do I use the cylinder head shim, or not??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 May 1999 16:24:45 -0700
  Hey all, Haven't made much progress in my two '81 Vanagon engine rebuilds as I've been mulling/stewing/freting over problems with...
• Re: Happy New Year!/I blew another coolant hose...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 12:57:13 -0600
  ...I plan > to purchase the Hose Kit, water pump and "T" housing from a list vendor. > > I'm really glad I got my Porsche...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - engine work
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 15:24:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I brought all of the clean parts into the kitchen (I learned this trick from Unca Joel) for assembly since my workbench still has...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 13:35:31 -1000
  ...If you are adding the chip then 1.3 or 1.4 ratio depends if you plan to rebuild in the future AND change...
• Rebuilt it yourself! Was: bosch part number for diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:10:35 -0400
  ...They are not cheap... > > dave Bosch rebuilt starters can run near $200 nowdays, but rebuilding it yourself is not hard. Here are some tips...
• Re: Engine woes - what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:21:42 -0800
  ...http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/category_s/140.htm sells conversion kits. I did mine with mostly KEP parts http://www.kennedyenginc.com/Pages/default...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 09:42:55 -0500
  ...The grease that is supplied in all of the aftermarket > kits, > > (blue tube) is the older grease. If you get the kits from the...
• FOR SALE - 85 WESTY >>> $3000
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 10:26:10 -0700
  ...Horn Contact Ring Needs Replacing - doesn't work Heads Leak about 1 pint of water per month AC Compressor works but needs rebuilding Coach...
• Re: 1987 Replace Heads - Thermostat Problem (long)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 13:27:17 -0400
  ...It didn't seem too This is good stuff if you mean in the Elring kit, once dried it will stick just like the...
• Re: A/C Conversion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 08:14:11 -0700
  ...I was told all I need to do was to replace the receiver dryer and use the refill charger kits you get at the...
• Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 19:05:53 -0800
  ...I posted in his samba thread, but it's likely > he wouldn't have seen it. > > Looks to me like the kitchen area would...
• Re: 86vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 06:10:27 EST
  ...The piston must be removed to install a seal kit which you must get from your VW dealer. To remove the piston, remove the...
• Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:54:57 -0600
  I'm going to side with Scott here, BD sells the boot kit and new Lobro for under $50 a piece. Why pay for...
• Re: singin' the AC blues.....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 09:14:39 -0400
  ...Can I rebuild this compressor? Who manufactures it? > Are there rebuild kits available from any of the list vendors? Or should I just go...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 01:20:12 -0400
  ...I just went to refresh the critical parts on the jack with ones from Hi Lift's jack rebuild kit, but the shear bolt...
• motor rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:03:52 -0400
  ...96MM PISTON & CYLINDER KIT $ 349" (end of quote) I am not holding my breath, betting on +30 hp, but it should be a bit...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 13:31:48 -0500
  ...re-used ? > I would say yes if they come with your kit, and save the old ones, you never know when you might need...
• Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:53:28 -0500
  Except for the boot kits, rebuilt axle assemblies do not get new parts. The CV's get re-machined and fitted with oversized balls...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:19:00 -0700
  ...I have seen kits offered for inline VW motors...For example: Bahn Brenner (a VW Tuner) offers some stand-alone kits and also upgrades...
• Re: Opinions from TIICO customers
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 09:52:31 -0600
  ...He is also putting a spare parts kit (hoses, belts, etc.) at a price far below the dealers. I guess that if you should...
• Re: Q? syncro gastank into 2WD & getting unstuck
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:38:31 -0400
  ...Be sure to get the "rebuild kits" from high lift company. The jack will just cease to function when you really need it, and...
• Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 May 2013 11:22:21 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/pdbv7zn As such, I can see that a big brake kit might be a good investment. OTOH, for my '81, this...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:39:29 -0700
  ...Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milo's Kitchen" <sagmoore@ZOOMINTERNET.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 2:53 PM...