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• Re: Springs have Sprung
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 09:04:06 -0700
  ...Front end issue first, > calipers, brake lines, shocks, steering rack etc.... Its also time to > look > for some replacement springs in the rear. > > Currently...
• 79 Bus -- running at last!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:37:28 -0700
  ...90 plug wires 41.50 plugs 8.00 carb kit 350.00 fuel line 25.00 oil 8.00 oil filter 7.95 dipstick...
• Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:56:06 -0700
  ...Put towel over > wheel/brake assembly. > > Disconnect negative lead at battery. > > Drain the fuel out of the tank by disconnecting the fuel line that...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:52:56 -0400
  ...I've lost my brakes, driven it with kite string as an accelerator, and I still feel that if you love them enough, and...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...Added third brake light kit to inside upper rear window area 14. Replaced broken speedometer with a '72 model (nice black face), replaced the...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:24:55 -0700
  ...in-line with the vacuum pump to see when fuel runs clear, and collect the fuel into. (Similar to a brake bleeder kit) Martin...
• Re: Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:42:44 +0000
  ...new gas tank, fuel lines > and pump, new coolant lines, new power steering lines, new radiator, SA > Grill Kit with LED headlights and Truck...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:31:16 -0400
  ...front 2 >>> lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) >>> with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
• 1991 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 00:56:38 -0700
  ...water pump, oil filters ,gas filter, 4 VW mudflaps already installed, brake pads, exterior decal kit, sliding door and back door screens, 4 cups...
• Re: Which carbs.?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 09:45:26 +1100 (EST)
  ...connect the brake vacuum hose. I installed the T piece in the reinforced vinyl balance tube which came with the kit. Another option is...
• New manual transaxle, Old shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:27:01 -0700
  ...new Sachs clutch kit installed. Have put 130 miles on. Mechanics note: 2nd was hard to find. Eg did not line up with 1st...
• Re: Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:52:35 -0500
  ...new gas tank, fuel lines and pump, new coolant lines, new power steering lines, new radiator, SA Grill Kit with LED headlights and Truck...
• Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:55:07 -0400
  ...Put towel over wheel/brake assembly. Disconnect negative lead at battery. Drain the fuel out of the tank by disconnecting the fuel line that...
• Re: Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:20:22 -0700
  ...new gas tank, fuel lines >> and pump, new coolant lines, new power steering lines, new radiator, SA >> Grill Kit with LED headlights and Truck...
• Re: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:07:19 -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: Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:24:16 -0800
  ...hate em too! > > I ultimately ended up getting some stainless steel brake lines, that > matches the existing grill pretty well. Stainless steel is pretty...
• 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:39:57 -0500
  ...i may have one lined up to look at this coming week. so im going to have to put my 85 Vanagon Westi up...
• Re: clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 09:51:42 +0000
  ...the clutch fittings are just a bit bigger than the usual brake line nuts, but 11mm or 12mm to be sure. On reinstallation, start...
• air suspension tests on Syncro and 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 16:11:25 -0700
  ...all part of the kit) to each cylinder. Using cable ties, I attached the valves to the brake lines that run along the top...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 08:01:14 -0700
  ...She's constantly 'over driving' every corner, over-revving her Ford powerstroke diesel truck, over-opening drawers in the kitchen, slamming doors and cupboards...
• Bleeding (my heart doth bleed)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 16:00:43 CST6CDT
  ...brake fluid, or oozing wounds. put the vacuum line from whatever pump you use on the short piece of tubing. connect the fluid line...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  ...always use fitting sleeve US4425 to install 2ndary cups in brake lines BRAKES US4487, 102, see FUEL INJECTION area for description US612/5, discontinued...
• Re: Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:12:44 -0400
  ...I've got a full-time job, > I'm a student and a father, yada yada yada, and the bottom line is that > I...
• Re: Fwd: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:57:17 -0400
  ...in the brake >> line (brake pumps up a bit - he says it's always been like that, but >> I've done brakes, cylinders, etc...
• Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:00:31 -0700
  ...pump, level sender, injectors, lines, etc; all new tuneup parts, new rear CVs, SS tank straps, all new brakes and clutch hydraulics, new 215...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
  ...While doing this, check the front brake lines, both the flex and the rigid lines for wear. Sometimes rubbing and chafing occurs and you...
• Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 8 Aug 2019 20:42:17 -0400
  ...No biggie. ) -purged brake lines (back two only; fittings at the front were seized) -new (hole-free) tail pipe. 14.25 hours labour. I...
• Report: Replacing heater cables in '71
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:26:03 -0500
  ...I'd ordered new ones from Wolfsburg West when I'd ordered the brake lines. There's several different lengths depending on the year...
• semi paper project WC to AC stopped
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:03:54 -0600
  ...oil pan with modified oil pick up tube new vacuum line to brake system connection needed. end conclusion is that it is a workable...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:12:06 -0500
  ...set up .. >I just went to my FLAPS and got a brake line and fittings that was similar. > >Scott >www.turbovans.com > > >----- Original Message...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
  ...While doing this, check the front brake lines, > both the flex and the rigid lines for wear. Sometimes rubbing and > chafing occurs and you...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:06:27 -0800
  ...Careful fabrication and design is called for in any system modification that involves the "Life-fluid" of the vehicle....engine oil, trans oil, brake...
• '56 Kombi Expense Report
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 21:50:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...20.00 07/15/94 Rack $200.00 07/15/94 Brake lines $40.00 07/01/94 New back hatch $15.00 06...
• Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
  ...pop-top trim, stereo, fuel lines, coolant pipes (1/2 option from our friend, T.K.), rear brakes, front pads, front stabilizer bar bushings...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:53:54 -0400
  It doesn't require any special tools - you need to set the brake band tension in inch pounds, but that's about it. If...
• Re: Greetings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:51:07 -0400
  ...For ~ $300-400 you can replace your coolant hoses and fuel lines. Our list vendors sell hose and line kits and Craftsman sells a...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
  ...While doing this, check the front brake lines, > both the flex and the rigid lines for wear. Sometimes rubbing and > chafing occurs and you...
• The last word on Audi (?)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  14 Mar 1996 11:58:11 EST
  ...The kit brings the horsepower up to about 230, this innocuous station wagon eats Mustang 5.0s off the line, if you care. Of...
• fixing the rat (65 westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 00:50:55 -0400
  ...I just happened to find 1 (one) front brake line in my new tune up parts drawer, so i switched it with the old...
• Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:19:11 -0700
  ...Put towel over > wheel/brake assembly. > > Disconnect negative lead at battery. > > Drain the fuel out of the tank by disconnecting the fuel line that...
• What I carry in my Westy - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
  ...Various towels, walking shorts, sandals, drink holders, spare fuel pump, spare FI line, oil filter, brake fluid, WD40, Berryman B12. Rack at back window...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 7 May 2013 15:18:04 -0700
  ...out" (as it's so charmingly phrased) using big-truck air brake line dry stuff (methanol), plug in a new receiver and expansion valve...
• 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:39:02 -0500
  ...All new bushings, ball joints, drag links, tie rods. -Coolant flush and brake flush schedule fully followed -Mobile 1 15-50 for the entire...
• Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:34:55 -0700
  ...sleeve kit. While I have the gearbox out I will also replace the slave cylinder and install a stainless steel clutch line. > > In two...
• Re: Cats Onboard [was: road hazards]
  Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 22:42:04 -0400
  ...Then I lined them with a blanket, making a nice kitty basket which I tied onto the passenger's seat. They really liked this...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:51:16 -0700
  ...front 2 > lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) > with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
• Re: !! MUST SELL!! 81 Vanagon - Pics are up!
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:02:56 -0800
  ...Tires and brakes are in good shape. I'd say the tires have about 50,000 left on them. Brakes are around 75% left...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:35:28 -0800
  ...parking brake on ... > so as you are conencting engine and trans you can rotate the crank pulley a > little bit to line up splines...
• Re: Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:04:20 -0400
  ...The FP will pressurize the lines then shut down unless it's told by the computer that the engine is running. This is a...
• Re: Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:12:59 -0400
  ...pump, level > sender, injectors, lines, etc; all new tuneup parts, new rear CVs, SS > tank straps, all new brakes and clutch hydraulics, new 215...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
  ...Update the glow plug system with the fast glow kit if one or more of the glow plugs tests weak. Of course, I haven...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
  ...1 Bath Soap 1 Deodorant 1 Calamine lotion 1 5 gallon bucket 1 Box trash liners for 5 gallon bucket. 1 Hair dryer 12v...
• Re: 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:14:05 -0500
  ...i may have one lined up to look at this coming week. so im going to have to put my 85 Vanagon Westi up...
• Vanagon parts in Germany - long
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 05 Sep 1996 13:52:29 EST
  ...using a different adapter kit from Winkler's -- see below) and a Mercedes electric moonroof. Ontour sells the Projektzwo line of fiberglas and the...
• Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 09:29:02 -0600
  ...1 Vanagon Syndrome Parts Kit with instructions. 2 Large backup lights for getting out of Grocery parking lots safely. 1 Case ranch style beans...
• Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:07:22 -0400
  ...rebuilt 5spd installed about >75k ago with a HD Luk clutch kit. > >I'm sure the problem isn't hydraulic (swapped out master and...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 22:39:04 -0800
  ...I also flush my brake lines every two years if no > maintenance has been done. CV's get a couple of shots of grease...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:38:57 -0700
  ...front 2 > lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) > with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
• THANKS! --- Was: Elec. Questions. yes... Aux Batt...
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:59:04 -0700
  ...If I can get a male plug for silver socket, I'm laughing! Unfourtunately cig lighter is hardwired to brake light switch wire so...
• Re: Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:09:27 +0000
  ...new gas tank, fuel lines and pump, new coolant lines, new power steering lines, new radiator, SA Grill Kit with LED headlights and Truck...