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• Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 11:06:44 -0800
  ...When installing the kit, just like any other, keep and adhere to simple engine installation principles. I've had more vans with this kit...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:19:50 -0500
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > > > > > > > Listees, > > > > > > > > The subject describes most of the problem. > > > > > > > > I installed this week a new LUK clutch kit in my '84 > Westfalia. > > > The...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition, recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Patrick K.
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:28:56 -0500
  ...of the problem. > >I installed this week a new LUK clutch kit in my '84 Westfalia. The >project included surfacing of the flywheel, the...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:17:32 -0700
  ...cost >> 1800-2800 plus my labor >> >> 2) used 2.2, smallcar parts kit. I have a neighbor with a 92 legacy >> that could part...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:04:59 +0000
  ...back running, I'll keep the pliers in my van tool kit..... Ric > Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:16:12 -0400 > From: RAlanen...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 18:44:58 -0600
  ...hassle & money than rebuilding the OEM motor. That may be a bit different now that there are stable engine conversion kits, but as I...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto - Follow up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:23:32 -0400
  ...Was that replaced? Most likely he installed a master kit which includes all the seals, clutches, steel plates, etc. The 2nd gear brake band...
• Re: Subaru in a Vanagon?? Yes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 20:53:44 -0700
  ...The Kennedy kit > looks well thought out. It fits in well and sound great. Hi all, I visited KEP last week to see about...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Sat, 21 May 2016 21:55:09 -1000
  ...there's a good reason they are usually worked on by shops that specialize in transmission repair and rebuilding ..quite complex, lots of things...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is outthere...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:02:47 -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: OEM vs Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:29:00 -0600
  ...The Carb Kits were originally Pacco (recent purchase 1962). The ignition line was originally SureHit (Recent Purchase 1961). Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:11:32 -0400
  ...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: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:04:03 -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: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
  ...029198075OR CYLINDER & PISTON KIT Price: $225.00 Quantity: 1 Total: $225.00 Part number: 021198481A MAIN BRGS T2 2000cc Price: $53.02 Quantity: 1...
• Parting out '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 19:47:56 +0000
  ...So I feel we have some >experience in this area; enough to say that by far the Tiico kit is the >cleanest on the...
• For Sale: single swivel seat and misc VW stuff new and used
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:41:27 -0700
  ...Mahle # KL9 Will fit some year Vanagons but not my 85 (received wrong part from vendor) Brake caliper rebuild kit. New in box ATE...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 21:07:34 -0400
  ...t seem to >>>have been damaged but I think I'll rebuild it for GP, both to maintain >>>'balance' in the system and because...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:14:52 -0700
  ...Not so easy or cheap, and best done along with a rebuild making it into a 2.2! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:46:05 -0400
  ...I ordered the A/T seal kit, the 2 back to back final drive seals, >> and for good measure, the 2 final drive axle...
• Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:26:30 -0800
  ...Schrick in Germany made a turbo kit for the Vanagon wasserboxer during the late 80s - these vans are still around. I think it can...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:38:03 -0700
  ...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: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
  ...New fuel injection lines (they were part of the engine rebuild). New fuel filter and new fuel lines from tank to filter and filter...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:49:34 -0800
  ...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: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:27:49 -0500
  ...and I want to completely rebuild the shift bushings" I can tell them, OK we have a kit for that. We are 90% there...
• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 17:40:07 -0400
  ...I would assemble the Bottom-End (the crank and rods) in the kitchen or other CLEAN area, away from dust and wind. Once the...
• Re: Vanagon AC - Here is another idea
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:42:34 -0700
  ...Sunday, June 29, 2008, 9:25 AM >> I just wish VW had a mod kit to push A/C out the dash vents >> instead...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:14:03 -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: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 22 May 2016 05:46:16 -0700
  ...These do not come in the >>>> kits. >>>> >>>> Where though? Some other thread mentions getting correct o-rings from >>>> a hydraulics parts store, what about...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 5 May 1995 11:55:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...M-F 0830-1830, Sat 0900-1600 (810) 373-5950 FAX Vee Parts slave cylinder rebuild kits $15 (San Diego, CA) new cylinders $70...
• Re: Hot oil -- good idea to change, I reckon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:22:38 -0700
  ...I'll be putting that in a fresh full rebuild 1.9NA going into an 82 Diesel Westy here real soon. Scott www.turbovans...
• Re: G-R-I-P-E-S part 5 oil pres woes and more woes and ....
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 08:03:10 EST
  ...I have a compression tester kit (new, I thought if I was to go buy another car, I should get one to test before...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the transmission...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:24:30 -0700
  ...what you have spent and you would pay for a WBX rebuild w/mods, SA 5 speed, hoses, and many other parts towards a...
• Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 23 May 2022 09:25:36 -0400
  ...And now we have modern oil to make things last. > > > A tranny rebuild, a new starter with the TDI adapter, fresh CV Joints.....oh...
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:40:41 -0700
  ...I am missing the air deflector flaps, so I should try to rebuild those too... ------------------- Hi back Shawn, Sorry to hear of the Bad...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:12:29 -0500
  ...Starter (Go Westy gear reduction) Alternator Alternator wiring to starter (Go Westy kit) Grounds: Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground strap and...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 12:16:35 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > > > > Adding a soldering iron to my on-board tool kit, thanks to you sharing > your adventure! > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:18:50 -0700
  ...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: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 22:16:41 -0500
  ...He also pointed out that these conversion kits have only come about over the past 5 years or so. So it's a bit...
• Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:49:31 -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...
• Re: 1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:34:05 -0800
  dear new millee welcome to the list glad to see you have the most important part of the tool kit in your wallet .. triple...
• Re: Road Trip to Van Cafe for Big/Heavy Items CORRECTION!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:19:41 -0700
  ...BIG > BUMPERS, 15" or 16" wheels and tires, a SA grill kit, or other large > and heavy item, NOW may be the time to...
• DaBoat runs, but slowly
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 23:53:06 -0800 (PST)
  ...I bought a rebuild kit for the right carb and rebuilt it, just in case, but it didn't help. I just did the...
• Demographics
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 11:11:44 -0400
  ...I did most of the work on the kitchen table and floor of my apartment. What a mess! During this time I was working...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
  ...029198075OR CYLINDER & PISTON KIT Price: $225.00 Quantity: 1 Total: $225.00 Part number: 021198481A MAIN BRGS T2 2000cc Price: $53.02 Quantity: 1...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:18:12 -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: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:03:39 -0600
  ...The initial head rebuild had not lasted all that long and it was time to jump in with both feet. I chose to buy...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -0700
  ...I refurbed mine with POR starter kit. Gave me about 3 coats IIRC. Find a good place with room to move them around and...
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...is a few dollars more now) 99-5050 K&N Service Kit 1 $8.95 Spark Plug upgrade: Use the Bosch Quad tip plugs...
• LiMBO stuff for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Jun 95 14:17:26 CDT
  ...Engine requires replacement (ME) or rebuilding, 140k miles; $3000. Ray (207) 743-6690 1983 7-passenger, very little rust, decent interior, 147k miles, gas...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 21:36:31 -0400
  ...t seem to >>>> have been damaged but I think I'll rebuild it for GP, both to maintain >>>> 'balance' in the system and because...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:28:46 -0500
  ...is that if stuck in the middle of BFE, (and a rebuild kit is stowed away) one might stand a better chance of getting...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...is a few dollars more now) 99-5050 K&N Service Kit 1 $8.95 Spark Plug upgrade: Use the Bosch Quad tip plugs...
• Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:47:47 -0700
  ...Schrick in > Germany made a turbo kit for the Vanagon wasserboxer during the late 80s - > these vans are still around. I think it can...
• Re: Debunking GoWesty!
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 10:09:09 -0700
  ...1) Aircooled Westfalias - According to them they last 90k miles before requiring a rebuild. How many here can easily claim they are wrong here...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 May 2012 22:59:33 -0700
  ...From your > previous threads, I read people referring to engine conversion kits as > "turnkey" when you still had to put the engine in yourself...
• Re: Subject: 1990 waterboxer heads - a popular topic....
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:25:56 +1100
  ...The cost of new heads here in Canada is about $590 each for the AMC ones - plus you gotta buy the gasket kits. That...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:09 -0500
  ...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: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:35:29 -0400
  ...Talked like Haynes, grumpy like Condelli — must be an experienced > and learn’ed Vanagon mechanic. > New: > -flywheel seal > -gearbox oring > -clutch kit > -machines flywheel...
• Re: Buying a Van - New Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:21:59 -0500
  ...As a > result, it's nearly impossible to shift - they guy says that Go Westy > has a bushing kit for about $100 - which is...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:11:35 -0700
  ...I ordered the A/T seal kit, the 2 back to >> back final drive seals, and for good measure, the 2 final drive axle...