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Re: newbie questions
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:52:52 -0800
...One blatant item is that you have not replaced is > the fuel lines. Vanagain.com sells a kit with all of the pieces. This...
Re: Brake fade on trip
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:16:14 -0700
...Maybe localized with old brake fluid? Can’t say. And maybe it was the old flex line, that I subsequently replaced, was bulging. It...
Re: GW LED Kit, Exterior
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 16:25:34 -0500
...OEM vacuum line is simply connected to the Subie vacuum actuator. Unreliable operation is commonly due to poor contact at the brake and/or...
Re: synthetic auto trans change, goodies
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sat, 3 Jul 1999 09:54:10 -0400
...new belts (all fit perfectly and are happily in place) fuel line kit for engine (haven't quite had the guts to complete this...
Re: Sticky brakes
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:46:55 -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: Hurry Folks! The Price Will Go Up If It Runs!!!
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:56:51 -0800
...re-seal, brakes all gone through, including all new rubber lines, tires, etc. IT did have the Westy rust on the kitchen side, rest...
Re: has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:05:53 -0700
...your local DOT for use of reusable fittings on fuel and brake lines. ________________________________ From: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: suddenly clutch just gone?
Historical mailing list - jon
Tue, 16 May 2006 09:21:16 -0700
...Once installed, you need to bleed the clutch line just like you would a brake line. Jon On Tue, 16 May 2006, chris wrote...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 May 2015 09:51:22 -0600
...http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf >> >> My choices: >> >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >> - rebuild a...
Need help with brake problem
Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
Wed, 15 Nov 95 12:23:17 EST
...best brakes on the '67 have finally gone too far. As you may recall, it all started when I replaced my flex lines (all...
Re: OK, thinking of selling my 1985 Vanagon in Seattle
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:25:32 -0700
...far, including new top canvas, complete brake system replacement; fuel lines, gas tank, sender, and reseal kit, new battery, propane regulator, replacement lift bar...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:37:24 -0600
...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: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:04:41 -0400
...Does their kit include a >proportioning valve so that you don't lock your rear brakes before the front >brakes or is this already...
Re: Wi-Fi Range Extender
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:47:22 -0700
...Bruce Todd's 2.9 metre brake line?? I don't know where this >>> one should fall in, though it is a safety issue...
Re: '85 1.9 - fuel issues - SOLVED
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 23:00:24 -0600
...Corners of the front windshield, water in the brake lines, and water in the gas tank. Each has it own specific solution. Lots out...
Re: QUESTIONS: WHAT DO THESE PARTS DO? 83.5 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 May 1999 08:29:47 EDT
...leaking brake fluid at me feet. How much is a "new" master cylinder. Are they w/Warranty?>> Could be brake master cylinder or clutch...
Re: Digest Number 2372
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:58:11 -0700
...brakes to SA Big Brake Kit. > > The engine will def work harder getting the larger tire up to speed. Acceleration > off the line will...
Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:25:52 -0500
...This year Rear brake lines were rusted out... those got replaced. Currently running. tires are cracked... good thing I have a set in my...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:14 -0400
...the brake vacuum line with the large plastic tee provided in the kit. Now, they say, NEVER cut into the brake line, it's...
Greasy Mess
Historical mailing list - Stephen Serafin for Malek
Thu, 4 May 1995 12:01:41 -0500
...12.00ea wheel cylinders (2) 10.75 spring kit 19.99 11mm break line wrench (set came with 3 wrenches) 15.99 circlip pliers...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:11:51 -0700
...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: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
Mon, 18 May 2015 09:17:28 -0700
...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: moaning, steering rack and me
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:15:55 +0000
You mean brake lines? Had twin pot front discs put in and rear discs as well so all the lines should be good. On...
Re: [Syncro] Rusty power steering lines
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 22 May 2003 07:02:32 -0400
THe best solution I've come up with is making up your own out of 1/2" and 3/8" brake tubing. This requires...
Reminders for Newbies (and a few Oldies as well)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:41:35 -0500
...3) Brakes - (A) - Front Brakes - when doing the front brakes - be sure and check carefully the front brake lines. It is very easy for...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:56 -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: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:46:18 -0700
...front brake upgrade. 2. front and rear upgrade. 3. front and rear with complete brand new brake lines and master cylinder. Option three will...
Re: Clutch problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:25:32 -0600
...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: Clutch problems
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:13:16 -0600
...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: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
...the brake vacuum line with the large plastic tee provided > in the kit. Now, they say, NEVER cut into the brake line, it's...
Bostig Conversion Unabashed (long)
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Thu, 29 May 2008 00:10:40 -0400
...BTW, when you bolt the kit into the Vanagon there are eight bolts to line up. The assembly went in perfectly, without even the...
Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:20 -0700
...I like to make a 'brake ling screw plug' .. by taking an old brake line end , with the nut on it ...and about two...
TIICO Belt issue. Van has P/S, but not AC.
Historical mailing list - Sean B.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 13:43:39 -0700
...All I have to do to get this TiiCo on the road are the brake booster line from intake manifold to firewall, the fuel...
Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:19:37 -0700
...It's a good idea to replace the rubber brake lines with new ones, but they haven't given me any trouble yet on...
Re: [Syncro] RE: air suspension group purchase - status
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 11:59:15 -0800
...full compression kit in my Syncro Westy > this spring and it's been working great ever since. Please > drop me a line if you...
Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:13:08 -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: oils and gasoline
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 29 May 2013 10:10:09 -0700
I used brake line to extend the sender mounting position top-side as Alistair suggested. Angus On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 9:55...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:44:11 -0800
...Last summer I hired a work-from-his-house vanagon-only mechanic to do some basic repairs - brake lines, brakes, shocks, gas tank breather...
Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 17 May 2001 10:45:34 -0400
...the thought of pumping the brakes when there might be chance of air getting sucked back into the lines. I like letting mother nature...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 18 May 2015 09:22:40 -0700
...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: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:59:31 -0700
...Does their kit include a >proportioning valve so that you don't lock your rear brakes before the front >brakes or is this already...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
Mon, 18 May 2015 12:46:43 -0600
...Image: >>> http://tinyurl.com/lqsx4gf >>> >>> My choices: >>> >>> - upgrade steering knuckles, install a "Bigger Brake Kit" >>> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >>> - rebuild...
6 guys and vanagon x-country
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:37:26 +0000
...Brake lines were done recently. The crimps on the electrical lines at the fuel pump (hanging, no metal mount) were not comforting. Unfortunately, I...
Re: Tires again!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:01:42 -0700
...and ...be careful with aftermarket brake kits. on some ..the parking brake will not hold the van on a steep city hill. and be...
Re: Sticky brakes
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:03:42 -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: Bruce's Syncro Update
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:48:31 -0700
...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: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:43:10 -0800
...Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes Hi John I might suggest if the rear brakes got adjusted on a regular basis then...
Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:40 -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: Rear wheels lean inward
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Jul 1995 14:33:50 -0400
...Ditto for brake line clips. Other possibilities: How is the rear alignment -- toe out or in? Even if it is set exactly where it...
Re: How do explain this?
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:07:27 -0700
...cylinder, bought a rebuild kit and so far so good. The only problem I had was bleeding the darn line by myself. I have...
Re: badly rusted mystery part
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:26:13 -0800
...though. > I put a rear disc brake kit on a syncro vanagon. > i never liked how the brakes felt and worked. I tried bypassing...
Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
...the lines, and now I have to pump the brakes a few times before I get good braking.� In fact, the brakes act like...
Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 07:33:59 -0500
...I recomend repalcing them at every brake job along with the hardware kits. ATE is the only cylinder I know with the correct details...
Re: Window seals and other things
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:13:22 -0700
...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: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:34:15 -0700
...Does their kit include a proportioning valve so that you don't lock your rear brakes before the front brakes or is this already...
86 Auto tran second gear HELP!!!! long
Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 18:16:15 EST
...My second gear brake was leaking, so today I finally changed the O-rings. Now I didn't just change the 2 orings, I...
Brake noise when brakes not applied
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:47:05 -0700
...I've never taken the vanagon brake calipers off. The volkscafe site says that the caliper rebuild kit dust seals won't fit on...
Re: Repairing Clutch - Please Help.
Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 21:06:46 -0500
...Also, the one-man bleeder kit that Sean mentions is a must (it's cheap), even if you do have a helper. One thing...
Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 19 May 2020 08:30:19 -0400
...cafe kit but it is out > >> of stock so I want to put together the equivalent. I am thinking a > >> stainless brake line from...
Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:58:19 -0700
...It is deflated so I >> carry an air pump. >> >> For the front brakes I currently have the 2nd generation South African kit. >> While they...