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• Re: Bled the Clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 14:35:38 AST
  ...Somebody >said rebuilds weren't always successful. But the dealer wants $34.00 >for the rebuild kit and $171.00 for a new cylinder...
• master cylinder rebuilding?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 15:27:39 -0500
  I can get a high quality rebuilding kit for the master cylinder really cheap. Has anyone had any success rebuilding these? My past experience...
• Which clutch kit for 88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 06:43:59 -0600
  ...And I'm going to order my AVP rebuild today. My question for now regards the clutch assembly. I'm going to replace it...
• Re: Parts Needed for Rebuild-1.9l or 2.1l?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:32:12 -0400
  ...I need a complete rebuild gasket kit for it, are they the same? Vendors, please quote me a price. 3. To clean the block...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:52:46 -0700
  ...a "Bigger Brake Kit" >> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >> - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. >> >> Is rebuilding the old style...
• Re: Power Stearing pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:12:26 -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...
• AT internals question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 21:36:30 -0400
  ...My rebuild kit also came with 5 inner splined plates. What the heck is going on? I'm quite sure I have not lost...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:11:04 -0500
  ...Eric Caron > On Jan 31, 2025, at 12:24 PM, Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM> wrote: > > I've started a winter project of rebuilding...
• Re: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
  ...Rebuild kits should be under $20 per caliper (two outer seals and two inner seals needed per caliper) this Porshe link below will help...
• Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kits
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:38:56 -0500
  Volks, Is there such a thing? I find I have 5 power steering pumps and they are all crap! I'm pretty fair with...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 8 May 2003 09:25:57 -0700
  ...Firstly, you can ONLY get a factory authorized rebuild through VW. So when a shop says they'll sell you a factor authorized rebuild...
• Re: power steering rack leaking
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 06:39:54 EDT
  ...worn parts other than the seals and bushing supplied in the rebuild kits. However, I now use rebuilt racks from my Canadian supplier who...
• Re: Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 07:20:05 -0800
  ...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: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 09:59:40 -0800
  ...this swap kit. I like what I hear on most aspects.... I would find my own engine and most likely rebuild it myself thus...
• Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600
  I'm rebuilding a front suspension for an 85 2wd Westy. I have it all apart and por15 applied. I attempted pressing a lower...
• Used fuel injectors needed
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:19:51 -0400
  I need a set of four used injectors that we can send out for rebuilding. Looking for something cheap if possible. The set I...
• Re: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 9 May 2003 21:12:00 -0400
  Hi Merv, I went to Autopalace for an inexpensive rebuild and got a poor quality rebuild. The rack I purchased as a repalcement doesn...
• Re: installing new clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:38:42 EDT
  ...Rebuild kits are less expensive than a new cylinder (but an even bigger joke when you give them a lot of money for 3...
• 83.5 Westy engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Norville
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 22:27:50 -0600
  ...We are now 45k into an AVP rebuild that is working fine, but would work much better in a lighter vehicle. I'm more...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 27 May 2005 13:27:16 -0700
  An important note about that master kit... it only includes about 1/2 the parts needed to properly rebuild the automatic tranny. We do...
• Re: found FS: powersteering rack $200
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 18:22:00 -0500
  ...kit, had that put in it. I did the R&R. Total cost..$150. John Rodgers 88GL Driver - may have to do a rebuild...
• 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:51:01 -0400
  ...so, i have a pretty complete rebuild kit(including about $400 just in tools) on the way from long enterprises and i'm getting...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kits
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:49:11 EDT
  ...I bought a kit from one of our list vendors that was very reasonable priced. Seems as though it included a couple of gaskets...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:48:54 -0500
  ...If you are going to pay for a complete rebuild, and have any extra cash, you might want to look at putting a new...
• Keep me from blowing myself up!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 8 Nov 96 11:49:45 EST
  ...I have obtained a rebuild kit from Ron Salmon for this valve, now all I need to know is how the heck to do...
• Re: diluted oil
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 95 12:51:25 AST
  ...Get a rebuild kit, doesn't take long to do.( errr-hmmm? now was the engine in or OUT of the van when I...
• propane refill
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 13:18:47 -0500
  ...Should I put some antisieze or WD 40 on it or is there a rebuild kit for it, like new seals or o-rings...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:21:24 -0500
  ...I bought my rebuild kits thru a guy in Georgia, but hard parts here at a local rebuild shop. I don't know what...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:54:03 -0500
  ...Engine Rebuild Questions Is there a rule of thumb as to not exceeding a certain speed limit on the new engine during break in...
• 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:20:28 -0800
  ...Does it require special tools? Also, is there a source for a rebuild kit -- can't see one on either the GoWesty or the...
• Leaking Power Steering Pump
  Historical mailing list - James Smith
  Fri, 8 May 1998 08:54:10 -0500
  ...m wondering how difficult is this to rebuild? Anyone done it? Is there a rebuild kit available - or are the seals etc, really expensive...
• Easy to rebuild the PS pump
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 15:08:08 -0800
  ...at the BUS DEPOT (www.busdepot.com) I purchased an OEM rebuild kit. Here is how it goes: remove the pump take the pump...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:25:27 -0400
  ...Cost of AT rebuild? > > Though I'm going to try an additive to my slipping transmission > (Lucas), looks like it will need a rebuild...
• Re: Poptop frame/catch refurb
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 20:50:41 +0000
  ...Have you created the rebuild kit? Patrick On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I've...
• Re: Are Vanagon brake MC's rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:08:45 -0800
  ...You can buy a kit, a Beck-Arnley (for an 84 in my case) part number 071-7491, Clutch Master Cylinder "Short Kit," about...
• Re: Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 11:29:53 -0500
  ...wrote: > I am in the process of rebuilding my shifter with a GoWesty shifter rebuild > kit. I was wondering if anyone has a good...
• Re: Thanks for the transmission information and another idea - question.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 22:51:46 -0400
  ...I got my rebuild kit from bulkpart. I guess it is for multiple vehicles because I had many parts that were not used. Really...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 14:57:19 +0000
  ...taking my spare 1.9 Wasserboxer and rebuilding it with a Go Westy! 2.2 kit. My current 1.9 ('85, automatic) is still...
• Syncro Clutch? [Was: Vanagon plea from western Belize...]
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Sun, 8 Dec 1996 01:40:15 -0600
  ...this man where he can get a fuel pump and a rebuild kit. You would be aiding a school. Does the 86 Syncro have...
• Re: AVP and head gasket woes.....
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:29:54 -0700
  ...I'm curious - who does the replacement gaskets? I've just finished mine & the rebuild gasket kit was from a German company (the name...
• 4 speed shifter sloppy and vibrates
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:38:02 -0400
  ...Does the shifter rebuild kit that some of the list vendors offer fix the buzzing and rattling along with the slop in the shifter...
• Re: Blown steering racks: read pls.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 14:25:57 -0700
  ...They built the original racks and are now doing the "Rebuilding" too. I'm familiar with the "Seal Kit", not much to that kit...
• Re: Poptop frame/catch refurb
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 13:54:57 -0700
  ...Have you created the rebuild kit? > Patrick > > On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> I've...
• Re: [Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:44:05 EST
  ...It was a light rebuild, no problems with the engine before other then a waterleak. I also did the oxygen sensor $25, exhaust $300...
• Re: 85' power steering fluid leak? AM noises!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 05:57:22 EST
  ...I have rebuild kits for $99.95 CND and can rebuild your rack for $180 CND plus parts & shipping. 2. The lines, due to...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:16:47 -0600
  ...a "Bigger Brake Kit" >>> - upgrade steering knuckles, install new '86 + calipers etc. >>> - rebuild a spare set of Girling calipers. >>> >>> Is rebuilding the old style...
• clutch parts, thank you
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:08:41 -0500
  Thanks to everyone who gave me advice on rebuilding the clutch on my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile. I have ordered the parts according...
• Re: Engine swap Questions
  Historical mailing list - Klender, Jeffry A.
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 08:01:43 -0500
  ...The Subaru Kits have good points, but the ground clearance would be a big problem. The SA Golf kits look good but I question...
• Re: auto stop valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 25 May 2005 22:06:32 -0400
  ...couple of tanks refills out of the rebuild valve so I would by a few kits. . . Also CLEEN the brass well and use silicone...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 12:29:49 -0400
  ...how to order one themselves, the factory sent them in a kit. I followed it up to VWOA who told me to not even...
• Re: Need input - '86 needs help!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:04:49 -0500
  ...Thirdly, you can buy a rack rebuilding kit for about $75. Fourthly, Bus depot has the cheapest rebuilt rack at about $275.Installation is...
• Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:04:04 -0700
  ...They said they >couldn't rebuild it. But as someone on the list commented, anything >made by a human can be fixed by a...
• Re: John's retrofit transaxle linkage questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:47:30 EDT
  ...There is about a $350+ price difference between a 091 and a 091-1 rebuild from me but I don't think that its...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 23:27:11 -0600
  ...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: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:49:06 -0800
  ...or at least good candidates for rebuilding, you could > save a good bit of money over the 'kits' by just getting the rotors and...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:54:37 -0700
  ...to show up and lower vacuum. > > Please keep us posted on rebuild kit effectiveness. > > Neil. > > On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 9:07 AM...
• New brakes, now pulls to the left
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:16:18 -0700
  ...I said I used to rebuild them for the price of an ATE rebuild kit; he countered that it would be more for him...
• Re: Calif. transmission sources, was "Re: 1985 Transmissin'"
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Apr 95 13:07:07 CDT
  ...Box 15466 Lock-Right limited slip differential kit Long Beach, CA 90815 for Bus/Vanagon transmissions ($300+labor) (310) 598-2731 i was gonna...
• Syncro trans w/ diff lock in 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:35:17 -0600
  ...kits for a standard 091/1 2WD? If I end up deciding on a Syncro transmission I'd be looking for a rebuildable unit...
• Re: is this MC rebuild kit for real?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:42:20 -0400
  ...then the story. > > i'm searching around for a master cylinder rebuild kit because i know they > exist, and i've never been inside...