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• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer? Oil preesure-temparature guages!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 10 May 2012 17:37:33 -0400
  ...Also, search tencentlife oil cooler kit (downside there is engine sucking in hot air at low speeds). I'm running a Mocal adapter plate...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:55:45 -0800
  ...When you embark on marketing a conversion kit, having a new and broken-in makes good sense. Rebuilding takes more time, in a small...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 17:58:00 -0700
  ...we stripped the block down to nothing, will the engine > gasket kits > > include all the seals I need? OR will I need more. > > Also...
• "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:18:00 -0400
  ...I and others sell such a relay kit for under $20 and it's not hard to install. A third option would be to...
• Re: Engine Swap (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 12:41:08 -0000
  ...I have an automatic, which I want to keep, and have >ordered a conversion kit from Kennedy, after talking with them several >times. The...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] RE: Finding TDC on I-4 Conversion, 1.9TD @ 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:07:39 -0600
  ...The flywheel is the one that come w/ the Fast Forward kit I'm > assuming - don't know 100% for sure. If in fact...
• Re: Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:08:33 -0700
  ...The locking diff upgrade requires a complete rebuild of the transaxle. We sell all of the hard parts to upgrade to a locking differential...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:35:09 -0400
  ...If you are getting power here but no start then you probably have a bad solenoid on the starter (aka time for starter rebuild...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:12:08 -0500
  ...I think more depends on how the last rebuilder handled the alternator and on the load placed on the alternator and the last brush...
• Re: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 21:24:54 -0500
  ...10,000 dollars (with the price of the motor and kit). I can rebuild a waterboxer about 5 times for that price. Even if...
• Re: blowing oil]
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 20:24:52 -0700
  ...A top end rebuild might fix it for a while but slowing down some would be cheaper The route for the oil loss is...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:30:06 -1000
  ...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: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 01:49:06 -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: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:26:12 -0400
  ...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: Hello
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:51:29 -0800
  ...I only use Bosch rebuilds myself. the 86 and up manual trans starter for a 2.1 waterboxer engine fits and is a little...
• Re: Dometic Cooling (gas)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:42:05 -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: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:50 -0500
  ...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: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 13:02:33 -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: Brake noise when brakes not applied
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 12:57:00 -0400
  ...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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:33:48 -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...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:58:04 -0500
  ...Someone on the list sells a kit for this - can't remember who - or you can cobble together the hardware for it from the...
• Re: blowing oil]
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 09:34:24 +0100
  ...A top end rebuild might fix > it for a while but slowing down some would be cheaper > > The route for the oil loss is...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:29:09 -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: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:08:38 -0700
  ...Talked like Haynes, grumpy like Condelli — must be an experienced > > and learn’ed Vanagon mechanic. > > New: > > -flywheel seal > > -gearbox oring > > -clutch kit > > -machines flywheel...
• fixing the rat (65 westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 00:50:55 -0400
  ...did someone do a half *ssed rebuild? these valves were all very tight. hmmm. compression test time: they were all 120. wow. is this...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 26 May 2013 16:24:29 -0500
  ...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: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 14:28:53 -0600
  ...I feel like having a burbon when I realize that the kit costs $3600 + > > Shipping. > > Not necessarily overpriced I guess, but just a little...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:57:33 -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: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:46:02 -0700
  ...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: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:30:07 -1000
  ...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: Vanagon Parts Stores
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 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: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 13:03:43 -1000
  ...think a 'large club' with very alternative funky, inexpensive cars .......that you could rebuild its engine on your kitchen table. a whole huge following...
• Re: "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:14:08 -0400
  ...I and others sell such a relay kit for under $20 and it's not hard to install. A third option would be to...
• Re: Wheel Help please
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:13:33 -0700
  ...shocks a fast forward lift kit, and many others. I tackled the first phase which was to rebuild the transaxle and drive shaft and...
• Re: Road Trip to Van Cafe for Big/Heavy Items CORRECTION!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:24 -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...
• Conversions and common sense observations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:04:39 -0700
  ...The Tiico may well be the best in line four conversion kit, but it has the problem of providing only one source for many...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:23:58 -0700
  For what it's worth, and this is a sample size of one, I put a cheap Autozone rebuild into my Syncro about 2...
• Re: Decisions, decisions which conversion-didn't intend to start a power war
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:18:51 -0400
  ...First thing I'll assume you are only interested in turnkeys and not kits? This is what it sounds like from the pricing you...
• Re: lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:47:30 -0800
  ...They would barely run until the lifters stopped clattering, then the idle would magically even out and purr like a kitten. (Well, OK, like...
• '73 Safare Update - CB radio, cabinet, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 7 May 1995 20:57:28 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Caliper rebuild kits, $19.95 each. Ouch! Decided to look around the junkyard for a pair of decent calipers instead, cause it would be...
• Re: Is There A Camelback Of The North?
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:20:27 -0700
  ...NSITE - Pineview Building - RTP 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 fty@cisco.com voice(919)392-2101...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -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: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:30:18 -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: [Syncro] Re: 16" alloys for the vanagon, check this out
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 24 May 2001 06:50:23 -0700
  ...1) Allow for the possibility of a SA big brake kit 2) They look so damn cool Remember, I'm driving a 2WD and...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:12:38 EST
  ...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: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:58:53 -0800
  ...10,000 dollars (with the price of the motor and kit). I can rebuild a >waterboxer about 5 times for that price. Even if...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
  ...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: It's back together and it runs.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:21:28 -0800
  ...1972 from a > defunct company in > San Clemente, Calif., now repurposed as The Westrailia. > > Sent from my kitchen. > > On 11/09/2011 08:19...
• Re: Zzzz . . . least interesting Friday ever
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:27:00 -0500
  ...Joel Walker White knuckled vanagon driver hunched forward on seat watching heat gauge Will Self Vanagon too hot, Rebuilding engine again, Hope this time...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:13:28 -0700
  ...Kennedy >> Engineering makes an adaptor plate to mate the inline gas VW motor to the >> Vanagon. >> I'm curious why rebuilding a WBX engine...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:27:14 -0500
  ...upgrade and goes to syncro.org springs or the fastforward lift kit, how big of a 15" tire can you get back there? It...
• Re: Fender Flares - custom made
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:31:23 -0500
  ...Even with my 520mm hub to fender lift kit, my 225/75R16s will ever >so slightly rub under full compression if I have the...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 14:11:23 -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...
• LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 16:25:10 -0500
  ...shocks a fast forward lift kit, and many others. I >tackled the first phase which was to rebuild the transaxle and drive >shaft and...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:06:42 -0700
  ...1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit? >> >> >> > My mechanic called to say that the (AT) transmission rebuild (German >> > Transaxle here in Bend) went smoothly, they...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:46:30 -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: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:48:13 -0600
  ...The kit (if you buy it new) if $650!!! I don't think the kit is worth but $200. Just bent steel, some tubing...
• Re: CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:07:06 -0500
  ...Transaxle rebuilds with rebuilt CVs to my mind are inferior, because to rebore them for new bearings slightly changes the geometry as to how...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:14:22 -0500
  ...I didcovered they had a kit for $150 and put that in. Been good ever since. Used to fly and old airplane called a...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:27:23 -0400
  ...Adding the front big brake kit. When it comes home I will be repairing the tranny again(4th time) and rebuilding the suspension. I...