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• Any cheap fixes for clutch slave cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:07:01 -0700
  Yes, Van-Again www.vanagain.com sells rebuild kits for $25, or brand spankin' new slave cylinders for $50. Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:25:04 -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...
• Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 19:53:14 -0400
  Are clutch master and slave cylinder kits available anybody know. Got in the '81 for first time in 1-2 weeks readying her for...
• Re: Seat Kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:25:33 EDT
  ...writes: > Hi Folks, > I just got quoted $650 for a complete rebuild of my drivers side vanagon > seat. > This seems a bit more then...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 05:50:41 EDT
  ...Hello, I finally tried to order a rebuild kit for the auto stop valve.Manchester tank, the maker of this kit, wont sell directly...
• Re: brake caliper terms
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:24:38 +0800
  ...mean? Also, what's involved in doing the > rebuild yourself? I've seen rebuild kits also. > > Ed in CT Ed, Unloaded means no brake...
• Re: To rebuild or not to Rebuild-
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:31:17 -0800
  ...Listerines, I need opinions on whether to rebuild a recently purchased 1.9ltr waterboxer with 86K on it. My original intent was to just...
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:35:36 -0400
  chances of 3 bad pumps are very low I would look for a restriction due to a piece of a pump jammed in the...
• Any cheap fixes for clutch slave cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - mark thoma
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 19:40:22 -0700
  ...Anyone aware of any rebuild kits available? Mark Thoma
• Re: clutch housing rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:20:01 -0400
  ...It is avaliable for sale in my ebay store ,in a inline 4 conversion kit.. http://stores.ebay.com/rdsrds123
• 1.9 Engine Rebuild-Vancouver Canada
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 23:31:31 -0700
  This summer I rebuild a 1.9 engine core for my 1983.5 van.This is for those interested-what I did and cost...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 14:11:38 -0400
  Mark, REbuild yours. Use parts here will be a waste of money. New will be expensive. Less than $10.00 will get the kit...
• Re: Sink pumps
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 14:00:55 -0700 (MST)
  ...Somewhere I have the name of a > place that sells rebuild kits for these. If a '74 or newer pump would > fit I could...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:52:16 -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...
• Re: Elring Gaskets--Are they "B" Grade
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 19:53:06 -0100
  ...will not use them in their > rebuilds. > > Any thoughts on this? > > I recently purchased a gasket kit from the Bus Depot that are Elring...
• WTB: Used Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:13:29 -0500
  ...kits, I was hoping to save some money and buy a used one. I would like to throw one of these on my rebuild...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:32:15 -0400
  Just got back from a meeting the rebuilder and we are replacing: oil pressure valve oil pressure relief piston spring All New Lifters New...
• Rebushing carb throttle shafts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 09:24:20 -0600 (CST)
  ...piece kit that has 10 sizes for $100. If you knew exactly what size you needed you might be able to rebuild that unidling...
• Re: Report on A/T rebuild
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 17:27:08 -0800
  ...89 & 90, the kits for the new ones are very expensive compaired to the old ones...Getting a core to rebuild is what I...
• Re: preparing trip to NS
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 14:13:36 -0700
  ...British cars) A REAL first aid kit, inlcuding some heavy duty prescription pain killers and suture kits for severe emergencies when way off the...
• ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:53:50 CST6CDT
  ...installed the propane fill valve rebuild kit. > thanks go to Derek for the tip on this one. > > the kit consists of 4 O-rings...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 23:08:38 -0500
  ...So I called and found out they offer Rebuild kits > based on the same components they use for each of their engines they > sell...
• Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:40:15 -0500
  ...my 2.1L rebuild and I am considering a piston kit so > > I contacted GWAP > > to ask if the QSC kit still had the...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:42:38 -0400
  ...Stephen Mobile > On Jun 19, 2018, at 8:57 PM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits...
• SOLD: Vanagon AT
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:28:51 -0700
  Sold the slushbox and rebuild kit. Got to meet Larry A and check out the AT Suby Vanagon he pilots. I am grateful for...
• Free clutch slave cylinder - for rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:13:05 -0400
  ...I have read that there is a rebuild kit for these see: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi- bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0111D&L=vanagon...
• Re: another way clutch slave rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 07:46:12 -0700
  ...The bore is very precise, and usually by the time the seals leak the piston has distorted the bore enough to make rebuilds short...
• Sealant for cylinder head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Walter E. Stephens
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 17:07:43 -0700
  Hi group again, I bougth an engine gasket kit from our local VW for my Vanagon rebuild project. The kit came with a single...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kits
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:08:19 -0400
  ...Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kits Volks,? ? Is there such a thing? I find I have 5 power steering pumps and they? are all crap...
• 71' bus type vehicle (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 16 Apr 1995 15:09:40 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Is it worth it to learn how and pay $10 for the rebuild kit, or just pay $200 to have a shop do it...
• Re: costs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:08:41 -0500
  What does the rack rebuild kit fix? Will it fix my leaking boot problem? The Bus Depot wrote: > > Anyone know the average cost for...
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:18:14 -0700
  It's not too hard to rebuild calipers. A little messy and time consuming, but not hard. If you are in a hurry, why...
• Re: master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 08:40:47 +1000
  ...FWIW Dave, downunder 2008/12/8 Trooz <trooz@roadrunner.com>: > Are these rebuildable on the vanagons? > > Any list vendors have rebuild kits available? > > Bob...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:56:35 -0500
  ...trustworthy that is rebuilding them and > doing core exchanges. Get yourself a bently book, a clean work space, a master kit for the transmission...
• PS racks
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 10:21:40 -0700
  ...The seal kit from VW DOES NOT contain any parts for the valve body, costs $180Cdn and rebuilding is unlikely to work anyhow. MOOG...
• Re: 4 speed shifter sloppy and vibrates
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 05:33:41 EDT
  In a message dated 8/15/2001 11:59:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Does the shifter rebuild kit...
• power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:18:03 -0700
  ...Anyone rebuilt a dead pump with the bus depot kit? How can I tell if my pump is rebuildable in the first place? OR...
• engine for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 10:39:37 -0600
  ...opened, so that's intact) i have the complete gasket kit for the rebuild (still in sealed plastic it came in) and all the...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 06:46:05 -0600
  ...My question is - if the SA Big Brake kit for the front is no longer in production, what kit would one use to upgrade...
• Re: Saving window cranks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 14:12:31 -0700
  Here is the "rebuild" I am considering--check out the power window kits: http://autoloc.com/ Steve Frisbee wrote: > > My window cranks also failed...
• Re: AC parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 09:19:34 -0600
  ...I have rebuild > several AC compressors, and the kit to rebuild these > seams to be a dealer item only. Anyone have a > After market...
• Re: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 14:43:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...You can get a rebuilt or new > > one and they even sell rebuild kits, but it's better to get the rebuilt > > or new...
• PS rebuildable
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 9 May 2000 06:15:16 +0300
  Has anyone rebuild PS steering gear assembly? My friend has -86 vanagon which has noticable play at the one end of steering gear assembly...
• Re: cylinder hone question - dvwimportaoutoparts.com
  Historical mailing list - william twombley
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 17:26:00 -0800
  ...Please guys dont steer people wrong // I repeat New > Pistons & > Cylinder Kits ONLY for any VW horizontal rebuilds New Ring Sets are > used > for...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:33:03 -0500
  ...gasket seal kit > offered > for$19.95 at top quality parts at discount prices.VW diesel Bosch ve > injection pump rebuild kit dgk 126...
• performance engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 22:29:00 -0400
  ...I was thinking of getting a performance rebuild kit It will be a 1776 stock kit with a 110 cam substitution. The Heads will...
• How to improve shifting?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:27:26 -0700
  ...Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit? Thanks! Aaron
• Re: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:19:35 -0400
  ...I later bought some rebuilt ones on ebay just in case the rebuild job did not last...but so fare they are not leaking...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder- to rebuild or buy new?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:38:08 -0500
  ...Then you would need a cylinder rebuild kit. I haven't seen the kits for years. The hones are special tools that you would...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:02:03 -0700
  ...trustworthy that is rebuilding them and > > doing core exchanges. >Get yourself a bently book, a clean work space, a >master kit for the transmission...
• Re: Can you guys help tell me what part this is?
  Historical mailing list - Travers Fenton
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 09:51:44 -0700
  ...shifterkit1** Category > Type of Van > Transmission and Drivetrain 83-85 1.9l > Vanagon > Shifter Rebuild Kit for 80-91 Manual Vanagon (syncro > too!) > This...
• Re: installing new clutch slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 06:45:25 EST
  ...cylinder and by the time you buy the hone and the rebuild kit you could've bought a new cylinder. And how many times...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:21:08 -0400
  ...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: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 22:04:48 -0800
  ...Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good? > >Here's the current offer on Ebay.....Andres Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Andres Imported Parts...... > >This...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 04:35:30 +1200
  >Mark, > REbuild yours. Use parts here will be a waste of money. New will >be expensive. >Less than $10.00 will get the kit...
• Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:58:34 -0400
  ...Has anyone successfully rebuilt lifters, and are >the rebuild kits still available? > >Jim Lifters don't have rubber seals. The piston is fitted to...
• Re: FW: 5 spd tranny
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:41:12 -0700
  How much is it? Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Kitzmann wrote: > I looked at the price of rebuilding my syncro's transmission and about had...
• Bled the Clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 12:59:07 EST
  ...Somebody said rebuilds weren't always successful. But the dealer wants $34.00 for the rebuild kit and $171.00 for a new cylinder...
• Bled the Clutch
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tuesday, January 03, 1995 11:54AM
  ...Somebody said rebuilds weren't always successful. But the dealer wants $34.00 for the rebuild kit and $171.00 for a new cylinder...
• leon your e-mail address is bad
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 08:29:42 -0700
  ...Alternator Hello listees, Does anyone know where i can get rebuild kit for an alternator? TIA Leon 85 Subwagen Westy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo...