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• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 May 2013 11:46:04 -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: Just an update on my clutch problem fixing oil leaks.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Jun 2021 19:30:04 -0400
  ...Go for one of the oil pump upgrade kits. Mansi or GoWesty. >> For the crank seal, the sand seal extension on the pulley is...
• Re: motor rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:28:21 -0400
  ...Available for both 66 and > 71 stroke engines. > > 96MM PISTON & CYLINDER KIT $ 349" (end of quote) > > I am not holding my breath, betting on...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 10:16:23 -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: Power Steering: leak and pressure switch ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 May 2000 08:39:47 -0700
  ...If it's the housing or shaft > seal, it looks easy to rebuild. Kits available at dealer for $30. > > Or maybe they didn't...
• 1990 Westy AC 3rd speed and condenser fan - Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:04:51 -0400
  ...When I did the I4 conversion we also replaced >the receiver/dryer, evap valve, hoses, and the balance of the R134a kit. > >There are...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Oct 2016 (#2016-358)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kansa
  Sun, 2 Oct 2016 07:27:23 -0700
  ...trip throughout the country. > >>=20 > >> In August we had the engine rebuild completely by a Volkswagen Westfalia > >> specialist. The engine therefore just has 7...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 09:39:24 -0700
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > > > > > Listees, > > > > > > The subject describes most of the problem. > > > > > > I installed this week a new LUK clutch kit in my '84 Westfalia. > > The...
• Cheap Syncro Single Cab found! $6000 CDN
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:16:38 -0800
  ...So I would say the motor is still very much rebuildable. This is a limited time offer though and it is subject to some...
• Re: [Syncro] About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 22:27:43 -0800
  ...a > >better idea there, or using a 1/2 inch plastic kitchen cutting board to make > >a custom made leveling shim for the front...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:10:14 -0700
  ...Now what I don't know is what the details were on the > engine rebuild. I was going to try and call the previous...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:08 -0400
  ...as well as caliper > rebuild kit, stainless steel flexible brake lines, and an L.E.D. dash bulb > kit! > I'm excited to do...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:56:42 -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: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:57:34 -0400
  ...Unless you are looking to do a rebuild but it is leaking find where it is leaking and depending on location just fix that...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:40:50 -0400
  ...He wants $1200 for the entire conversion kit and it has 105 hp. I have another available engine from a Jetta 2.0 L...
• Re: POR-15 rust prevention
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 08:34:03 -0500
  ...Dad has used the kit on at > >least 5 tanks now with excellant results) > >> > >>On the engine I'm rebuilding, I plan to coat...
• Brake noise when brakes not applied
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:47:05 -0700
  ...The volkscafe site says that the caliper rebuild kit dust seals won't fit on the girling calipers. I would prefer to install the...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 16:12:42 -0500
  Dear etal, My complete engine rebuild on my 83 Air Cooled Westy cost less than $1000.00 but that was with me slaving for...
• FS: 87 syncro westy weekender
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:24:39 -0700
  ...Transaxle- I had daryl of AA rebuild my tranny a few years ago Front end -new power steering rack -new rubber bushings -new brakes...
• Re: Miscellaneous Aircooler Questions
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 16:08:42 -0400
  ...Put your money in the heads!!! Call Boston bob and send him a good set of rebuildable heads cost a lot but he automatically...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:53:20 -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...
• Re: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:00:17 -0700
  ...they are not 4 grand to rebuild if you do the work yourself. Nowhere near that. I don't agree with a lot of...
• Re: Front End Work (Corrected)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:41:21 -0800
  ...This was to include a COMPLETE front brake job (new rotors, caliper rebuild, etc.) Here is my parts list ('89 Syncro Westy): (Prices are...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:55:52 -0400
  ...That's a shame because the engine replacement kits are very reasonably priced and you'd think that going with what is in the...
• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:15:15 -0800
  ...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: Natural gas
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 06:32:19 EDT
  ...special carburetor as I recall or maybe it was a conversion >kit. >If you >>> ran out of natural gas( called LNG in a lot...
• Re: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 20:07:06 -0500
  ...I feel like having a burbon when I realize that the kit costs $3600 + > Shipping. > Not necessarily overpriced I guess, but just a little...
• 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:39:57 -0500
  ...complete dissassembled machined/balanced engine with full rebuild kit and full set of bearings and 2 sets of heads complete fuel injection set up...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 10:45:13 -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: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:40:50 -0400
  ...I've never bought a gasket kit, but I think it comes with everything you need. Double check on all the oil seals though...
• Re: OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?--now boxed wine discussion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:09:17 -0500
  ...Bottles there are for guests and special occasions, and, of course, a diesel injection pump rebuild. Americans think that if it's good, it...
• Re: Why solid lifters: Performance...Why hydraulic lifters - Performance limits
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 14 May 2003 09:03:53 -0700
  ...its life by > turning > 6500rpms routinely............... > > Give me a good, reliable rebuild anyday over chips, etc, to push my > heavy > underpowered vanagon faster. > > Adam...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:07:44 EST
  ...You didn't perhaps, as others have done, rebuild the top end after the thing dropped a valve? People DO that and don't...
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:43:58 -0500
  RE mechanic confirmed�this often means nothing. Last week my chainsaw wouldn't start. It needed two small coil springs over the pawls that...
• Re: subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 17:51:57 -0400
  ...IMHO, though, anyone facing a wbx rebuild owes it to themself to at least consider the possibility. Just my 2 cents. Robert Harris Ithaca...
• FS: 1991 Vanagon Carat - transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 15:06:55 -0400
  ...I do have an automatic transmission rebuild kit as well. I'm sure I have misc additional parts that I cannot remember. Oh, how...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:28:02 -0600
  ...Obama-land. > > Here's the list: > > GW 2.2l P&L Kit > GW AMC heads - I want to get these ceramic coated - worthwhile? > Scat...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:35:28 -0800
  ...If so, I may attempt a rebuild of noisy DK. Ha! > one, if using diesel vanagon flywheel on an inline four engine in a...
• The further adventures of my $#@! fuel supply problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 16:25:32 -0600
  ...3) I have in my brief time on the list heard that someone has fuel supply rebuild 'kits' that include all of the tank...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 07:07:05 -0700
  ...There have been 2 major commercially available kits sold over the years, both now defunct. I have seen many of these and had long...
• Re: 1.9L Woes....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 11:46:35 -0700
  ...Thursday I will install the Oil Pressure kit. (Thanks for the point to the archives for your oil discussion, those PSI values will be...
• Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:11:56 -0400
  ...brake kit. If you are a high speed driver give though to what that extra load will do to the transmission. Next rebuild get...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 2 Oct 2016 07:56:47 -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: 094 5 Speed kit
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:43:57 -0800
  ...094 5 Speed kit > > Good points.. If you install a big torque motor behind a factory Vanagon > transmission, you are exceeding the design parameters...
• Re: Blinking oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Dec 2020 22:20:13 -0500
  ...I’ve installed this kit on two vans with good >> results: >> > https://www.vancafe.com/KT-9981901-p/kt-9981901.htm >> > >> > >> > >> > Stuart >> > >> > >> > >> > From: Dan...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 26 May 2013 17:32:13 -0400
  ...http://tinyurl.com/pdbv7zn As such, I can see that a big brake kit might be a good investment. OTOH, for my '81, this...
• Road Trip to Van Cafe for Big/Heavy Items
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:12:27 -0700
  ...If you need to get your tired transmission from the Seattle area to Bend OR for rebuilding, I will be passing through Bend on...
• Re: Anyone not having problems?VW
  Historical mailing list - susan hafler
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 11:53:10 PDT
  ...she's >> cute, she's got style, she speaks to that part of me that appreciates >> having my bedroom, living, kitchen, dining room and...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 22:05:29 -0700
  ...The engine consumed a lot of oil and was powerless before the > >the rebuild. All other 2 were around 120 only. I believed I...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:42:24 -0400
  Adding a soldering iron to my on-board tool kit, thanks to you sharing your adventure! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:12:11 -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: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 19:55:30 -0400
  ...we stripped the block down to nothing, will the engine gasket kits > include all the seals I need? OR will I need more. > Also...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 01:47:51 -0600
  ...The thing that is most noticeable is that most list members don't want to rebuild their own engines and aren't desirous of...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:01:11 -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...
• Apology to List...especially the Mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:03:26 -0700
  ...a seal kit, am assuming it replaces seals, o-ring, and cap) they won't guarantee that it won't leak.� Rebuilding the transmission...
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:24:44 -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: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:17:47 -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: Water & Oil idiot lights fixed? Or at least getting better...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:27:56 -0400
  ...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: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:43:09 -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: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:29:30 -0600
  ...I > already purchased replacement cylinders and pistons as > a kit. I am hoping to be able to hunt down my > connecting rods, but considering...