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• Re: Need help with propane filling! Can the fill valve stick?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 02:10:01 -0800
  "Or you could order the auto stop valve rebuild kit for under $10 and replace all the seals and everything inside. its an easy...
• rebuilding p/s rack
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 13 May 2002 16:11:59 -0500
  Has anyone gone through a reseal on a power steering rack? I've got the seal kit, but haven't yet taken the rack...
• engine rebuild in FL
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Apr 1995 21:33:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...Auto Parts..I know I know I know, but the whole rebuild kit was only $200. Plus $100 for Bosch tune-up things. Plus...
• Re: Transmision tools
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Young
  Fri, 16 May 2003 22:46:19 -0700
  Long Enterprises has the pinion nut socket for $100 US and a rebuild kit for about the same price. Pinion Bearings and other parts...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 09:58:35 -0800
  ...Bosch 110 starter rebuild) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJM2veUNBc0 I too would be of the Mullendore adaptor + new TDI install camp as...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:00:26 +0000
  Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have both sets of parts, stock and SA caliper/discs staring me in the face. If it...
• Re: LOWER PRICES FOR TIICO KIT / SMOG LEGAL IN CA.
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 16:15:35 -0400
  ...LOWER PRICES FOR TIICO KIT / SMOG LEGAL IN CA. > Prices have been dropped on the South African TiiCo inline 4 cyl kit! > Due to...
• Re: FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE AVAILABILITY
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 15:21:05 GMT
  ...Apparently, they are not over worked doing VW >rebuilds and also do Chyster motor rebuilds to take up the slack. Another >interesting item: All...
• Re: power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:08:33 -0400
  > AFAIK the kits haven't been available for a few years. I just > checked Bus Depot, VanAgain and Van Cafe and didn't see...
• Re: auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 07:46:49 -0400
  ...auto trans Does anybody know where i can get a rebuild kit for my auto trans in my 84 vanagon. I went to the...
• '87 mods???
  Historical mailing list - Perry Patterson
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 23:51:52 -0800 (PST)
  ...Since I am having a rebuild, I would like to get a little more usable power out of it. I'm thinking about having...
• jack, costs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 07:22:27 -0400
  ...The dam rebuilding kit is $30.00 That's half the cost of the new chinese jack. Out of all the stuff in the...
• Re: Dellorto's
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Sun, 13 May 2001 16:24:41 -0700
  ...I would guess things like rebuild kits might be OK but when it comes to hard parts be careful. Craig the Gorge VW club...
• Re: AVP in Calif
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:30:18 -0700
  ...1 rebuild from AVP about 3 years ago (not sure how many miles right now). The engine has purrrred like a kitten. Id recommend...
• Re: Rebuild Calipers?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 14:11:55 -0500
  ...dating myself?) > >Awhile back, I picked up a front disk caliper rebuild kit, >since the rubber in mine is more or less non-existant...
• Re: 83 Vanagon Water Cooled Camper-HELP
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 19:13:04 -0500
  ...Cores have to be rebuildable. >2.) Put in a different engine OUCH > Where to get conversion kits & instructions???? Fitting a completely different engine into...
• Rocker Arm gaskets?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 15:41:43 EDT
  ...Reading over the procedure for installing the rocker arms, Muir says to use gaskets provided for in the gasket kit. I found four "O...
• Re: Distributor replacement choices???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 18:22:19 -0400
  ...http://www.compufire.com/ Robert wrote: > Get a rebuild kit for your distributor and install a Compu-Fire. It is a > computer controlled module...
• Re: To rebuild or not to Rebuild-
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 15:14:44 -0500
  ...If you decide to rebuild and not replace the parts that need it, you may be worse off than where you started. My understanding...
• RE: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 14:56:23 -0800
  ...You can get a rebuilt or new >> > one and they even sell rebuild kits, but it's better to get the rebuilt >> > or new...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:19:12 -0500
  ...Vanagon Starter relay kit I know that most here already know this stuff but I found the GW starter article enlightening http://www.gowesty...
• Re: Rear brake slave cylinders - anything to watch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:11:58 -0500
  ...Should I get a kit and >hone and be done, or should I just buy new. I've rebuilt slave once before >('63 Corvair...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 10:43:37 -0800
  ...I've dropped it off at local rebuilder and it is promised to be done this afternoon. For some reason I prefer having the...
• Re: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 07:01:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...There are rebuild kits available for both. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU Lafayette, CA 94549 '81 Vanagon ---------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:33:02 -0500
  The easier replace pads is one reason why I went with the rear disc brakes on my Westy Syncro On Feb 19, 2006, at...
• Steering rack Blues
  Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 11:36:48 EST
  How about that nice rebuild kit from ZF available from Bus depot. I bought it for 95.00 and it had all the goodies...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:17:47 -0500
  ...Engine Rebuild Questions I spoke with Pete from Van Cafe where I am ordering most of the parts and he too suggested replacing the...
• is this MC rebuild kit for real?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:27:25 -0400
  ...i'm searching around for a master cylinder rebuild kit because i know they exist, and i've never been inside a MC before...
• Re: I just love surprises - Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:23:19 -0300
  ...be of some help, but I have been looking for a rebuild kit for my Solex C34 TCIC and I have NOT been able...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2012 01:48:28 -0400
  ...say "go away, nobody works on them because they won't sell you parts." I know he's found a "rebuild kit." Yrs, d
• Clutch slave cyl.
  Historical mailing list - Ed Henckel
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 12:41:32 -0700
  ...Or is there a rebuild kit avaiable? The people on this list are great and I hope you can help....... Ed Henckel ednjudy@epix...
• Re: Carb rebuild time (34Pict3)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 08:11:26 -0500
  ...I've now got a rebuild kit and >am ready to start. Almost. I read a book that recommended soaking the carb >for a...
• Re: The problem with TIICO problems
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 06:18:37 -0500
  ...my rebuild, he will fell like he got a little ripped off. Especially with all the parts that are missing in the kit, the...
• Re: propane tank - valve leak
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:52:10 -0700
  ...None has the valves and none have the rebuild kits for the one version that was rebuildable. They have been switching to the standard...
• Re: 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 02 Mar 1997 00:48:48 -0700
  ...They stated that they were working up a kit for the 2.2L Suby, "which we hope to have smog legal in California in...
• Re: Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 08:45:04 -0800
  ...Euro-American RV sells a rebuild kit that should fix most ordinary problems with O-rings and such. I'd start with them, check...
• Re: Front calipers '72 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:25:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...That was the rebuild extent. (The master cyl kit cost $8 at the time.) If the pistons are badly pitted you need new ones...
• Re: Sob!! $ob!!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 13:17:40 PDT
  ...rebuilds the Solex carbs that came with the '72 and '73 buses > should probably seek professional help. Either the Dellarto or Weber kits > are...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Oct 95 11:35 CDT
  ...I bought a new master cylinder for my Deluxe and a rebuild kit for the Westy (the line broke when I pulled it off...
• Re: FWD:Thoughts from an Afghan-American
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 05:10:13 -0400
  ...Go in, eliminate the Taliban, rebuild the country. > We need to rid the country of mines, rebuild its roads, schools, and > farms. Same goes...
• Re: bus depot probs?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Adams
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 17:45:20 -0500
  ...s shipping? ordered heads and gasket kit while back, got the heads last friday (came directly from rebuilder), NO GASKETS (coming from them), called...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:27:26 -0700
  ...Engine Rebuild Questions > > > > > >> Just got back from a meeting the rebuilder and we > are replacing: > >> > >> oil pressure valve > >> oil pressure relief piston spring > >> All...
• FS: '81 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hornor
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:56:29 -0700
  ...12,000 miles on rebuild, new tires (proper Van tires) shocks (BOGE), heads, VDO head temp sensor, properly cared for. Straight body, new rubber...
• Re: LPG-tank maintenance site?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 12:34:19 +0900
  ...much cheaper) manual valve and manual bleed > valve, or find a rebuilding kit for the existing valve (only if it is made > of brass...
• Re: VW vanagon conversion!!!
  Historical mailing list - P.B.
  Wed, 19 May 1999 13:05:47 -0700
  ...Is that VWofA (America)or > > VWofSA (South Africa)? > > > Also when would these kits be available. I've > > been saving for a > > > rebuild on my...
• Re: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:36:13 -0600
  I had a badly leaking rack on my 85' GL, and installed a rebuild kit -cost was $80 for the kit back when. This...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:15:32 -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...
• To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 20:35:44 -0800
  ...Replace it with a good rebuild waterboxer. 2. Go with a conversion kit. i have suggested the kit David Marshall offers and the South...
• Re: Engine rebuilding resources
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 22:58:14 -0600
  ...tool kit for wrist pins and he's "just around the corner" from me. So where do I read up on rebuilds? I have...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 01:49:40 -0400
  ...Engine Rebuild Questions > > I spoke with Pete from Van Cafe where I am ordering most of the parts > and he too suggested replacing the...
• subaru engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 07:58:36 -0600
  ...a rebuild, I may just consider replacing it with a subaru engine (I think the Legacy 150hp four) using the Kenedy engr. kit. Right...
• Re: Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:38:45 -0800
  Lots of people are installing our kits with the 105hp 1.8L Digifant engines to keep the costs down. If price isn't a...
• Re: Gaskelet leak and overheating
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Sun, 7 Jul 2024 17:11:02 -0400
  ...You can confirm with a block test kit to check for combustion gas in coolant. Sadly I encountered this and an currently rebuilding my...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 04:34:15 EST
  ...The stuff that comes with gasket kits is no good. Send it to the garbage can immediately. Best place for it. Use only Permatex...
• exhaust and hose kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 23:15:59 -0500
  Due to a comlete change in plans of putting a rebuild in to putting a tiico instead I have some new parts for sale...
• ADS: St. Petersburg/Tampa
  Historical mailing list - FCF
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 13:32:55 -0500
  ...813-447-6941 12/17/1997 VW 1975 WESTFALIA sleeps 4, full kitchen w/sink & stove, 70K on rebuild, nice condition. $3300 obo. 813...
• Solex Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Sep 94 12:23:56 EDT
  Anyone know of a source for Solex parts other than what's contained in the rebuild kits? I recently rebuilt one and it was...
• FS: 90 Multivan $5700obo
  Historical mailing list - JohnR
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:10:35 -0600
  ...Does not have the kitchen galley. 800 miles on engine rebuild. Seats seven. Sleeps four. Auto transmission, A/C, Alloy wheels. Interior in good...
• For x-patriates and CDN Wanna-bees: The CDN Tire Flyer!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 23:59:33 -0500
  ...http://www.canadiantire.ca/~e-flyer/html/10/640.20344514110.html There's some good coolant advertised, and rebuild kits for starters and alternators...
• Re: cylinder hone question
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:00:12 -0500
  ...rebuild a horizontal engine such as Bug ,Bus , Air Cooled Vanagon or Water Cooled 2.1 you should get a New piston & cylinder kit...