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• dealer for some South African parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:38:45 EST
  ...BUS", allegedly complete mounting kits for an in-line 5 cyliner including bell housing and the like, brake kits, and more. Not a huge...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:55:51 -0800
  ...bends. > With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I > worked in a brake & front end shop for 5...
• Re: Beetle Clutch-NVC-Need a part rec
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:36 -0600
  btw-Replaced the fuel tank, MC, brake lines, fuel pump, clutch cable, throttle cable, rotor, cap, points, wires, plugs this week. Adjusted brakes and...
• Re: blinker fluid and other sundries
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:56:45 -0400
  ...find auto parts, such as "adjustable power >>bands" and "crows drilled brake lines" >> >>See here: >> >>http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:55:44 -0400
  We have been making and selling these replacement power steering line kits for about four or five years now. We charge $225 for our...
• Re: clutch bleeding/ARCHIVES!??
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:13:18 -0600
  ...kit for $20 to do this instead of using $.25 worth of aquarium line if that makes you feel like a hero. Brake fluid...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:38:48 -0600
  ...Harness Upgrade Kit https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23762/alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit-?v= GoWesty Audible Coolant Temp Alarm Kit https://www.gowesty...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:11:06 -0700
  Though slow, the brake system will "gravity bleed". I assume the clutch line would do the same. Sometimes the vacuum type bleeder will suck...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:43:30 -0500
  Don, How do you use them to stop brake lines? I find I have to take a dowel and sharpen it in a pencil...
• Differences of early/late caliper mounts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 17:03:04 +1200
  ...Part of a message from German member Raimund Feussner (talking about adaptor kits for Porsche brakes): >The old calipers don�t fit onto newer...
• UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:23:57 -0400
  ...Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy We've changed the brake lines, and it has a newer master cly, changed in 2012. The...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:50:07 -0600
  ...bends. >> With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I >> worked in a brake & front end shop for 5...
• Brake fade on trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 17:48:47 -0700
  ...This event is what made me flush the brakes yesterday. And change that old front near side flex line. I’m hypothesizing that the...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:35:20 -0700
  ...Stock 2.1 with new fuel lines, runs great* New gas tank, sender and seal kit* Brake job and brake fluid flush New ignition...
• Bubble Flare tool kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:58:35 -0400
  I have a barley used Astro Bubble (ISO) flare tool kit for sale. If you have done any brake work that has required the...
• Re: AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:10:09 -0500
  Remove your compressor, drain mineral oil, flush compressor and lines w/non clorinated brake cleaner using an air compressor and blow tip to remove...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...Brakes > 2-3 sets of brake pads/linings for disc brakes > Drum brakes (depending on distance to be covered) > Brake hoses > Brake lines > 1...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 11:30:16 -0600
  ...car kit and they came with plastic/nylon parking brake cable spacers, I found that the heavy wall 1/2" copper water line is...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:02:38 -0600
  I have a number of short pre-flared brakes lines that I have either picked up at the FLAPS or from a pick & pull...
• 82 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:20:32 -0700
  ...air tube seals, all small vacuum lines, fuel tank sender, vent lines & grommets, front brakes with hardware kits, fuel filter, plugs, wires, Pertronix, air...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:15:52 -0800
  ...But I do not see wet areas >> anywhere around the >> lines and junctions. >> >> Could this be the brake regulator?? Could it be >> because of...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:39:48 -0400
  ...I paid about $185 for the calipers, including e-brake cables, carriers, hoses and lines; the Passat carriers I got from ebay for about...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:43:51 -0600
  ...Harness Upgrade Kit > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23762/alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit-?v= > > GoWesty Audible Coolant Temp Alarm Kit > > https://www.gowesty...
• Re: Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 12 May 1999 05:26:41 -0700
  ...Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit > > >> Fellow Vanageeks, >> >> Has anyone else installed the Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit on a 1.9l >> vanagon? If so...
• Cream Puff 81 Westfalia Found (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 09:39:16 -0500
  ...every time I go on line and place orders for a clutch kit, valve cover gaskets, rear brake cylinders, master cylinder, steering rack bellows...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:25:04 -0400
  ...Am > replacing > > > a > > > >steel brake line so.... > > > > > > > >Found a little info re: power bleeders in > archives, > > > >and gleened enough to see how they work...
• Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 19:04:38 -0700
  ...Anybody tried these or other SS brake lines? >> Edward >> >> >> At 03:04 PM 8/30/2012, neil n wrote: >>> - DOT approved stainless = OK ..... -- Neil...
• Re: Brakes, still soft after bleeding - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:02:05 -0400
  ...No signs of leakage from the wheel cylinders but lots of brake dust, especially on the right side. There is some improvement but the...
• Re: Bug Engine: Pros & Cons?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 14:29:34 +0600
  ...OR AIR WE CARE Don't forget the vaccum line for the power brakes. You'll have to use the bus intake manifold or...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:11:27 -0800
  ...bends. > With the really rusted lines you are going to have a hard time (I > worked in a brake & front end shop for 5...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:54:01 -0400
  ...Robert On Oct 26, 2009, at 2:55 PM, Ken Wilford wrote: > We have been making and selling these replacement power steering line > kits...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...probably could be frabicated in S.A. >Brake lines **** unlikely ... probably could be fabricated in S.A. >1 can of brake fluid *** yes >Syncro...
• Re: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
  ...the brake fluid from draining >out, and a lot of air getting into the brake system, when you >disconnect the caliper lines. I use...
• Report: Replacing brake lines, MC & booster in '71
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:24:14 -0500
  ...In doing so, I noticed that some of the 25 year old brake lines looked kind of rusted or corroded. I was surprised to...
• Re: Bruce's Syncro Update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:30:20 -0400
  ...big brake kit, oil cooler, new suspension, new bushings, > clutch, 16" MB wheels, new brake and steering lines, starter, fuel > tank kit, new tent...
• Re: New Transmission Time?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 10:14:23 -0600
  ...and brake systems on my van with excellent results > (even after totally emptying it to change brake lines). > > Look for the 06820 kit here...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:53:23 -0700
  ...Sticky brakes > > My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:26:49 -0700
  ...The > symptoms are as if I had air in the brake lines, but I've bled the > brakes (and flushed the fluid) all the...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:58:36 -0400
  ...Want good rear brakes? Get the shoes from the dealer (now $60 list) along with the spring kit ($22) and ATE wheel cylinders. Make...
• Re: syncro - heads up on potential power steering line issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 05:45:54 -0400
  ...After examining the photos more closely I see the brake cable has been routed on top of the power steering lines, it should be...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:28:49 -0700
  ...Harness Upgrade Kit > > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23762/alternator-wiring-harness-upgrade-kit-?v= > > GoWesty Audible Coolant Temp Alarm Kit > > > https://www.gowesty...
• 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Woodall
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:45:47 -0500
  ...New big brake kit for the front and rebuilding the rears and all new flex lines. Completed. All new fuel and vapor lines . Completed...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:14:43 -0500
  ...these replacement power steering line >> kits for about four or five years now. We charge $225 for our kits but >> they are all hydraulic...
• Re: wisdom of DOT 5 brake fluid (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - mark brauer
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 11:58:30 -0700
  ...Before re-installing them, flush out the lines. There are numerous methods for forcing the alcohol through the brake lines without removing them from...
• FS: 85 WESTFALIA CAMPER
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 00:32:25 -0700
  ...Full kitchen, sleeps 4, pop-top, sink, frig, 2-burner stove. > Mechanically, there9s an auto trans, excellent engine, good tires, new > brakes, and all...
• Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 22:31:31 -0500
  ...While removing the tranny I didn't brake or remove any of the lines going to the clutch cylinder. So, I'm confused as...
• Re: Brake fade on trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 18:45:45 -0700
  ...I’d like to have an answer, but even if my hypothesis is wrong changing the brake fluid and the faulty flex line was...
• Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:12:37 +0000
  ...It much as it is stout, the Vanagon is a much better ride! So while suppliers of brake upgrade kits may tout how unsafe...
• Was my Vanagon Trying To Tell Me Something?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 10:53:34 -0400
  ...the brake vacuum connection. When I first bought my Westy, I went through the engine compartment and replaced every inch of vacuum line, but...
• Re: 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:36 -0700
  ...big brake kit for the front and rebuilding the rears and all new flex > lines. Completed. >> All new fuel and vapor lines . Completed. >> New...
• Aftermarket cruise control finally working!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 17 May 2009 16:49:07 -0400
  ...I grafted this in place of my original straight tee that goes to the front brake booster. The storage cannister went nicely into the...
• Re: Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:50:21 -0500
  ...No telling what's in the brake lines. Anyone >> with any recommendations? I may have to bleed the brakes by myself. Would >> the MityVac...
• 82 Westy for sale (again)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:53:20 -0800
  ...air tube seals, all small vacuum lines, fuel tank sender, vent lines & grommets, front brakes with hardware kits, fuel filter, plugs, wires, Pertronix, air...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 12 Jan 2017 13:14:33 -0800
  ...It is deflated so I carry an air pump. > > For the front brakes I currently have the 2nd generation South African > kit. While they...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 May 2015 11:08:10 -0400
  ...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf > > My choices: > > - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" > - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. > - rebuild a...
• Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:04:02 +0000
  ...It much as it is stout, the Vanagon is a much better ride! So while suppliers of brake upgrade kits may tout how unsafe...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:54:37 -0700
  ...musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Though slow, the brake system will "gravity bleed". I assume the > clutch line would do the same. > > Sometimes the vacuum...
• Window seals and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:39:26 -0500
  ...rear brakes (on hand), shifter mechanizem - front to rear, reseal gas tank,(kit on hand) replace hoses and lines underneath. Replace rear heater core...
• Re: what do I need for better brakes on 85
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:15:31 +0000
  ...spring kits where all the springs and pins fit. If you need backing plates try to find the OEM style. The "classic line" style...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:59:08 -0400
  ...Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy We've changed the brake lines, and it has a newer master cly, changed in 2012. The...