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• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:26:00 +0000
  ...short shift > kit and shifter extension handle. Tranny would have less than 30,000 miles > on it from reputable list rebuilder. I've hit...
• Re: Porsche power
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:01:06 +1200
  ...My old T2, a twin-carb 75 1.8 with a 1916 slip-in kit, flew. It would sit on 130kmh all day, pull...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
  ...Minimal vanagon support kit > Wow, look at all the stuff some of you guys find necessary to carry to > make sure your vanagons get...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:25:54 -0800
  I recently did part of that job; cooling system rebuild. Consider allowing time for coolant pump replacement. Exhaust removal could well add time (snapped...
• Re: some Weber / carb questions
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 11:08:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...Fix this - a rebuild kit should include a new gasket, or make one yourself out of gasket paper. > On the front (FIF) and the...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 14:29:37 -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...
• Re: clutch cylinders
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 03:03:44 -0800
  ...You can rebuild the cylinders with kits that cost about 1/3 of the replacement price. I do, because I have time and inclination...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:15 -0400
  ...The Bostig kit >> (www.bostig.com) , which is the only turnkey kit available and uses all new >> parts. You can get a brand new...
• Re: Check my head?
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:53:38 -0800
  ...The new ones are $475 each plus you > would also need an engine gasket kit for $149. So you are looking at > around $1099...
• Re: Manual Transmission Removal - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:45:40 -0700
  ...needs to come out and go to > AA Transaxle for a rebuild. I've found a reputable local mechanic who's > done work on...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -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: clutch cylinders
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 03:11:25 -0800
  ...in the heat of the > Desert, too.. > > You can rebuild the cylinders with kits that cost about 1/3 of the replacement > price. I...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:59:18 -0700
  ...That's a > > shame > > because the engine replacement kits are very reasonably priced and you'd > > think that going with what is in the...
• found more goodies.................
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:49:43 EST
  ...18.New reground performance cams for the water-boxer engines, I've used them for many years in my rebuilds, and these give the...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:13:17 -0700
  ...Bahn Brenner > (a VW Tuner) offers some stand-alone kits and also upgrades for the G-60 > factory supercharged VW. Their kits are said...
• Re: request CV joint knock diagnosis confirmation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:29:11 -0600
  ...I just bought kits for each one. Came with new CV, tube of grease, boot, and I beleive a circlip. Replacing CV's is...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 23:08:26 -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...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:13:58 -0400
  ...I just had him send me a Gasket Kit as well. When the van overheated it started to melt the connecting ends of the...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:18:41 +0000
  ...I replaced my alternator wiring with a kit from one of the usual suspects a while back and I'm wondering if my kit...
• Dometic Cooling (gas)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:01:28 -0700
  ...The o-ring rebuild kits fit even the ones that Manchester Tank claims they won't. $25 at RV shops. Let a pro do...
• Re: It's back together and it runs.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 13:33:48 -0800
  ...Sent from my kitchen. On 11/09/2011 08:19 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > Well, that was a long month. What began as an...
• Re: Buying a Van - New Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:51:28 -0400
  ...A rebuild will be in order. Add clutch, motor and tranny mounts, cylinders, labor etc. and you got a $2,000 event. The AC...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:44 -0500
  ...Runs > strong. (well as strong as a 2.1 can) > > -Rebuilt AA Transaxle 4 speed installed at same time as engine rebuild. > (redline fluid...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:49:30 -0600
  ...Hmmm, had Royal Purple gear oil put in a year ago. > or put in another trans, > or rebuild yours. > > here's one simple test...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Dec 2025 17:57:03 +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...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
  ...New AMC's for little more than rebuilts. #910180 2-liter Air Cooled Vanagon heads 800-360-1415 ------------------------- Engine Rebuild ------------------------------- The parts list below...
• 2WD diff lock add on
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:42:15 -0300
  ...One list member had one professionally installed by a trans rebuilding shop. Did not work well first time, lots of 'clunking' and grabbing of...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
  ...Minimal vanagon support kit > > > Wow, look at all the stuff some of you guys find necessary to carry to >> make sure your vanagons get...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:03:35 -0500
  ...GoWesty? They seem to >> > both have there strengths and weaknesses... >> > I am sure they are both good rebuilds.. but any real world advice would...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:32:46 -0500
  ...I bought VolksCafe's CV lube kit and was pushing extra grease into the CV joints. On one side in the rear, at the...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 09:47:34 -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...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 May 2003 07:33:28 -0600
  ...TiiCo incarnate. >>> >>>Secondly, the TiiCo website used to proclaim that their kit was the only >>> >>> >one > > >>>"authorized by VW". Once that claim was questioned...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:00:30 -0800
  ...Try the $5 relay before you get the wallet and tool kit out to fix the problem. Good luck! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive...
• Re: Sell my 91GL?????
  Historical mailing list - B Monk
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:06:10 -0800
  ...The van is in real nice shape and runs well with a rebuild about 30,000 miles ago. Were stuck right now on jumping...
• Re: Water & Oil idiot lights fixed? Or at least getting better...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:59:47 -0500
  ...If you never bled the system > >> >> after your > >> >> engine rebuild this would be a great time. Also after an engine > >> >> rebuild you > >> >> should always...
• Re: motor rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:58:04 -0400
  ...motor rebuild update I have a comment about the oil cooler. Oil does not lubracate until about 150 deg. In the died of winter...
• Re: singin' the AC blues.....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 09:34:04 -0700
  ...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: Save your ball joints!
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:45:52 -0500 (EST)
  ...now, i'd be willing to split the roll, and price with other KC area list members who also need to renew, or rebuild...
• For Sale - 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:44:48 -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: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:46:31 -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...
• FS: 84 Wofly(need to sell)
  Historical mailing list - T G
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 22:11:26 -0800
  ...I have a guy in MA who will sell a used tranny, clutch kit, Air flow box, and exaust for 500. He seems to...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:19:37 -0700
  ...I had very good success with a local shop rebuilding my calipers using the dealer kit I gave them. They clean the calipers, hone...
• Re: Just an update on my clutch problem fixing oil leaks.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Jun 2021 20:14:15 -0700
  ...Go for one of the oil pump upgrade kits. Mansi or GoWesty. > For the crank seal, the sand seal extension on the pulley is...
• 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Greg Baxter
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:42:57 -0800
  ...GW 2.2l P&L Kit GW AMC heads - I want to get these ceramic coated - worthwhile? Scat 5.4 or 5.5 CrMo...
• Re: Debunking GoWesty!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 10:17:22 -0700
  ...Plus, there > are many 'performance' upgrade paths with the Diesel > (even gas conversion) and plenty of 'veggie oil' > kits that makes this engine, the...
• Re: 094 5 Speed kit
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 07:58:45 -0600
  ...094 5 Speed kit >>>> >>>> Hi Jason, >>>> I use a 0.73 ratio 5th gear from Weddle on my 86 vanagon 094 >>>> transaxle and it...
• Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:57:06 -0400
  ...Rebuild tranny Diagnose stereo Recover headliners Fix fridge Investigate gasoline smell Sand and stain redwood back bumper Get a south african grill Replace wiper...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:07:20 -0700
  ...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: Where are my gears?-O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:21:46 -0500
  Local auto parts Store Bosch UO2-3W 15726-includes harness splice kit. 11027 (OEM style) Or any 3 wire sensor. You except for the...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
  ...2.2 Rebuild Questions Hi Everyone! I've been lurking here for a few months now, since purchasing my 87 Syncro Westy in August...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:28:48 -0500
  ...Runs >> strong. (well as strong as a 2.1 can) >> >> -Rebuilt AA Transaxle 4 speed installed at same time as engine rebuild. >> (redline fluid...
• Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:35:41 -0600
  ...Miguel On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 3:11 PM, Troy<colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > <<> I have a Subaru 2.2 ('90) rebuild that...
• Re: power steering failure......HELP
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:00:25 -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...
• oil pressure story in full: costs, thoughts, gripes, etc. (quite long)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 4 May 2001 17:41:29 -0700
  ...Plus, many of their parts kits don't� even tell you what you are getting. They should supply not just a gasket kit, but...
• Re: Buying a Van - New Question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:45:38 -0700
  ...Plan on a rebuild to be on the safe side. Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology...
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:20:41 -0500
  ...Runs strong. (well as strong as a 2.1 can) -Rebuilt AA Transaxle 4 speed installed at same time as engine rebuild. (redline fluid...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:21:14 -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: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 03:47:53 -0800
  ...I bought VolksCafe's CV lube kit and was pushing extra grease into the CV joints. On one side in the rear, at the...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:36:53 -0700
  ...Go Westy gear reduction) > Alternator > Alternator wiring to starter (Go Westy kit) > Grounds: Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground > strap and checked...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Oct 2016 13:21:57 +0000
  ...road trip throughout the country. >> >> In August we had the engine rebuild completely by a Volkswagen >> Westfalia specialist. The engine therefore just has 7...