Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:59:08 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild -
Drove van today!!!
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Just curious,
Why not use the GoWesty exhaust, especially their muffler? The coating won’t
stop the Dansk pipes from cracking or the flanges from bending and letting
the gaskets leak. Watch for the pipe from cylinder #4 hitting the engine
support as soon as the new mounts settle.
Not to buck GoWesty or others get rid of the KN air filter for winter use or
highway travel especially through construction zones. They are not effective
at stopping silica. Go for the Syncro high capacity filter for the increased
air flow and real dirt holding capacity.
Is that a stock style muffler? How did you get it mounted with the outlet in
the wrong position? Should be between 7-8 o'clock.
Test pipe in place of catalyst? Probably no need for O2 sensor.
Great job, obviously a lot of work. May the vanagon force be with you!
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jack Reynaert
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 9:24 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van
today!!!
To update... the Master Cly was bad (replaced unit a few years back, and
never worked right). Problem has been resolved with new Master!
Took the van out for a drive today after completing the following:
1. Install of GW 2.2L Motor, new injectors, new exhaust, thermostat,
sensors, mounts, etc. (we had exhaust coated locally)... see photo
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v0fxjow9hxm9zbr/90Westy_GW%20Motor%20Installed.jpg
?dl=0
2. Install of new Master cly, and ft. brake lines.
3. New radiator (fill with http://www.busdepot.com/g001100 ) cut with
distilled water. Plus Heater Valve (no more hot foot) 4. New AC Lines and
Condenser (had local AC shop make up lines locally for around $225) 5. HEAVY
duty Ground Straps EVERYWHERE!
6. New Aux. Fan Temp Switch
7. GW Dash Kit, replaced bad printed circuit board. (note: bad board = temp
gage not working + bad Fan Temp Switch = prior motor head failure) 7a. Added
GW Auditable Alarm for Temp gage! Get the kit + Alarm add-on!
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=24189
8. Added REAL COOL - Interior LED Lighting, wired to light over rear table,
ran from rear cabinet to front (just in front of curtain glide track).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251707086240?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=550622
106181&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Check these out... very EASY to install, and bright too! Plan to also
install these outside under rain gutter-separate switch (waterproof).
9. Finally found a glue to hold the Velcro for the Sky-Light screen.
http://eclecticproducts.com/downloads/tds-quickhold-english.pdf
10. Castrol 20W50 per GW specs on new motor 11. All new hoses, fuel lines,
K&N Filter
Here is a link to the complete parts list of items considered, as well as
items ordered.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vantgiikzalp8ak/Vanagon_Mechanical_Rebuild.xlsx?dl
=0
The quote from a local shop with $17k for this job, we did it for $8k in
parts (got a few more than on this list, and got a far better motor than
what the local shop had considered), and a bit of labor from me and my
"expert" buddy, but well below the $17k.
Special thanks to:
All the help and advice from This Vanagon List!
&
Go-Westy, Bus-Depot & Van Café' (for having ALL the parts we needed)
So nice to keep a Westy on the road! Our friends will still be able to join
us camping this fall!
Jack R.
84 Westy Wolfie (with 2.1l, owned since 87)
Our Friend's 90 Westy (now mechanically sound, for the first time since
purchase 6 years ago).
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jack Reynaert
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:05 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy
We've changed the brake lines, and it has a newer master cly, changed in
2012.
The odd issue is that we have pressure on the pedal and pump 3 times, open
the bleeder and fluid with comes out as pedal goes to the floor.
Like it should.
However, the pedal is totally soft and will not have pressure until we let
it set for 10 minutes or so.
WE can repeat the process over and over again, with no improvement.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Jack R... working on our friend 90 Westy.
