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• Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:27:52 -0700
  ...2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available? No pitting anywhere. No problems at all, really, except after the car sitting a long time and...
• Re: Steering rack question
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 13:52:30 -0400
  Fluid pouring out is definitely a sign that it's rebuild time. Seal kits are available for less than half the cost of a...
• MOFOCO(Respectable?????)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:00:38 -0500 (EST)
  ...I am looking for a rebuild kit for my 1974 Westy and this is the only company I could find that sells a complete...
• Re: engine rebuild in FL
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Apr 1995 22:40:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Auto Parts..I know I know I know, but the whole > rebuild kit was only $200. Obviously I was talking about "overhaul" here: gaskets...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  30 Mar 96 14:34:00 -0600
  ...Help me Id this carb All, I need to get a carb rebuild kit for my Bus. I have a 79 with a 2L...
• Re: ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Unclejohn
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 10:56:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is there a rebuild kit for the valve? Or should I look for a used tank? Tanks a lot (:-) in advance. John Rottet On...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:51:18 -0500
  ...for an overhaul kit and a little time look pretty >> good. >> >> Has anyone actually rebuilt their own using a rebuild kit? Pictures? >> >> Thanks >> >> -- >> John...
• Carb rebuild (again)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Tower
  Fri, 19 Aug 1994 17:13:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I still have to get the rebuild kit and do the rebuild, but I would really appreciate it if you were willing to part...
• Re: power steering noise
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:17:35 -0800
  Rebuild kits are fairly cheap (35$). Rebuilt pumps are expensive (240$ iirc). I have rebuilt a few with great success. Pretty easy to do...
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:29:40 -0500
  ...You would think you could rebuild them in the field, but there are no parts kits other than seals. Frustrating! John John Rodgers Clayartist...
• Re: cylinder hone question - dvwimportaoutoparts.com
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 17:55:37 EST
  ...Please guys dont steer people wrong // I repeat New Pistons & Cylinder Kits ONLY for any VW horizontal rebuilds New Ring Sets are used for...
• Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:30:17 -0400
  ...Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit easy enough to do? Thanks, Bryan Sent from Mail for Windows 10
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:50:53 -0700
  ...com > > > On 8/12/2011 8:24 PM, Jim Felder wrote: >> Anybody have a link to a power steering pump rebuild kit? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jim >> >>
• Re: Need engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Clark
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 15:40:09 -0500
  ...Are there rebuild kits for shadetree mechanics? I would like to rebuild the engine with my son. Any thoughts, opinions, or great ideas? Craig...
• engine sealant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:05:44 -0600
  ------------------------ Hi Volks, I am in the process of rebuilding the engine in my 87 van and the gasket kit that came with it has...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:45:09 -0800
  ...caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further > out as well. They will rub against the wheel...
• propane fill-valve repair kit review
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 21:30:55 CST6CDT
  today i received and installed the propane fill valve rebuild kit. thanks go to Derek for the tip on this one. the kit consists...
• Rebuilding Baby Dels
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 17:39:06 -0700
  ...rebuild kits for Weber 40's are not hard to find. Your help would be appreciated. ........................................................................... Jim Ellis jim@atcweb.atc.1dc.com (602...
• Special Parts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 16:29:34 -0500
  ...Anyone have any idea where to get said complete pump rebuild kits? Thanks, John Rodgers -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:17 -0500
  ...for an overhaul kit and a little time look pretty >>>> good. >>>> >>>> Has anyone actually rebuilt their own using a rebuild kit? Pictures? >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> -- >>>> John...
• GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:20:36 -0500
  I'm ordering parts for my 2.1L rebuild and I am considering a piston kit so I contacted GWAP to ask if the...
• power steering rebuild kits
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:54:18 -0700
  ...It is powersteering fluid right? Has anyone tried to rebuild their pump when it does this kind of leaking? They sell one at http...
• Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:46:44 -0700
  ...2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available? No pitting anywhere. No problems at all, really, except after the car sitting a long time and...
• Shifter Rebuild Kit
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:16:11 -0700
  I want to R&R the shift linkage/bushings on my 86 Syncro, and am not sure what kit to get. Does anybody know...
• Re: Slider Door
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 13 May 2020 13:16:36 -0700
  I also got GoWesty's email, and am interested in their slider door latch rebuild kit. My issue (when I pull and rebuild it...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:50:53 -0600
  ...finally tried to order a rebuild kit for the auto stop > valve.Manchester tank, the maker of this kit, wont sell directly, and gave...
• Re: Brake master cylinder rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Fri, 6 Jan 1995 11:30:30 -0500
  ...Before you go and buy a $150 master cylinder or a rebuild kit check with your FLAPS for the master cylinder. I just purchased...
• Re: '87 Vanagon Power SteerProblem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 10:18:47 -0300
  ...Lot of bucks for a pump ? There is a >kit to rebuild consisting of seals, bearings and gaskets that I was >quoated from $140...
• Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 01 Jun 1997 08:08:30 -0400
  Does anyone know where I can get an Engine rebuild kit for a 86 vanagon? also I keep reading about people putting different engines...
• Re: Rebuilding a steering rack for an 81 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 09:08:40 EST
  ...question is, what would said kit/rebuild > entail? > Adam, here are some things to consider. The $89.99 kit is actually for a power...
• Re: Power Stearing pump
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:09:16 -0500
  Don't know about rebuild kits., but after going through four used pumps I hung it up. I get rebuilts now from our list...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:58:56 -0400
  Robert, A few comments: - Get a set of rebuilt rods (Van-Cafe has them) instead of replacing the wrist pin bushings. - Piston & Cylinder kit...
• Re: Stuck propane Valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:30:48 -0900
  ...are not > rebuildable ... > only the brass bodied ones can be rebuilt and I'm not sure just how > available those rebuild kits are. > > An...
• Re: Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:00:39 EST
  ...The rebuild kits I sell for $10 but I mean for the amount of work and frustration I think it is worth the extra...
• Re: Special Parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:34:54 -0700
  hi John, when you find those kits, ask about kits to rebuild PS steering rack too, if it's convenient. I have about that...
• A/C rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 6 May 1995 15:38:54 +0000
  ...The a/c place (who do Sanden compressors for all makes) couldn't get hold of the right seal kit to get this fixed...
• Re: auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 09:40:03 -0400
  ...Hope this helps, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Bob Mac wrote: > Does anybody know where i can get a rebuild kit...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 00:03:01 -0500
  <<Hello, I finally tried to order a rebuild kit for the auto stop valve.Manchester tank, the maker of this kit, wont sell directly...
• Power steer. rack rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:45:36 -1000
  ...Archives didn't have much on self rebuilding- I'd prefer that route if a kit is available. Aloha- Shawn Zenor '81 std; '82...
• FW: Power Steering Pump Whine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:56:14 -0700
  ...There are also details of the rebuild kit (for leaky pumps). My fluid is nice and red and remains red as I have flushed...
• Re: automatic transmission rebuild - can I do-it-myself?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 19:57:02 -0500
  ...I got a kit somewhere for $125 iirc that had all the clutches and seals and everything. The work was not hard and very...
• URGENT Clutch Info Needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:35:37 -0800
  ...part of a kit, but are purchased individaually/separately, do not have the chatter problem that the discs in the kit do. Is this...
• Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:57:17 -0400
  Hi Folks, My LF brake caliper isn't in the best of shape, and I'm considering going with one if the repair kits...
• Re: auto trans rebuild cost...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 22:53:05 -0500
  ...The basic overhaul kits are fairly cheap but some seals should/have to come from the dealer. Make sure to get the "master kit...
• Shift selector shaft
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Sat, 3 Feb 2018 08:08:16 -0600
  ...on a new one (long shot) or a used one in good shape that can be rebuilt with the Go Westy rebuild kit? Jaime
• auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 05:31:33 -0400
  Does anybody know where i can get a rebuild kit for my auto trans in my 84 vanagon. I went to the dealer and...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:03:43 -0600
  ...caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE! > > >> Because the rotors are a larger diameter, the calipers mount further >> out as well. They will rub against the wheel...
• LOWER PRICES FOR TIICO KIT / SMOG LEGAL IN CA.
  Historical mailing list - Peter B
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 11:37:06 -0700
  Prices have been dropped on the South African TiiCo inline 4 cyl kit! Due to currency gains and increased volume, new prices are as...
• Rebuild Calipers?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 11:53:27 MST
  OK, 25-point tossup question here (am I dating myself?) Awhile back, I picked up a front disk caliper rebuild kit, since the rubber...
• Re: replacing clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:37:44 -0800
  Wes, The last time I checked, the rebuild kits for the clutch M/C were about $25 at the local Kragen/Autozone type store...
• Re: Power Stearing pump
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:11:46 -0500
  ...I kept the bad one, hoping for a rebuilt kit someday... and >> forgot to ever look into that again. As I recall, the rebuild...
• Re: brake fluid and cold temps
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 21:12:14 -0500
  ...Do yourself a favor, order the $20 rebuild kit, get a $10 2 stone cylinder hone, and go to it, will take you maybe...
• Re: floor jack repair?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 06:41:34 EDT
  ...Order a rebuild kit from the company who sold or manufactured the jack. The kit will contain a bunch of seals and 0-rings...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:04:07 -0600
  ...for an overhaul kit and a little time look pretty >>> good. >>> >>> Has anyone actually rebuilt their own using a rebuild kit? Pictures? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> -- >>> John...
• automatic transmission rebuild - can I do-it-myself?
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:58:41 -0800
  Looking at the archives it seems that it's possible for a hobby-mechanic like me to rebuild a Vanagon automatic tranny. Please tell...
• Auto Trans Audi
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:19:13 -0500
  ...I want the strongest turbo audi auto Trans to use in conjunction with a couple cores and a rebuild kit with whatever strong parts...
• Re: What are your thoughts on Rebuilding an auto trans at home?Where to get parts
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:50:12 -0800
  WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I just looked at the prices for the kits for the late model autos and got my feelings hurt, now I see why...
• Re: URGENT Clutch Info Needed
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 07:32:45 -0600
  ...fairly soon after rebuild. Luk dicscs >> do not have the problem. > >I replaced my clutch (87 Syncro) with a sachs kit in March and...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:24:41 EDT
  ...New will > >be expensive. > >Less than $10.00 will get the kit to rebuild. Most of the tme the pistons > >are in good condition...
• Re: power steering rack: core value
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 16:22:29 -0500
  I have a manual steering rack, which I need to either sell or find a rebuild kit for. It appears the end bushings are...