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Nansea
19 May : 04:18PM
Does anyone know if there will be another Blue Ridge Bus Tour later in the year?

Nightmare
18 May : 07:58PM
Yep 13 turns is ok. Putting back by number of turns is just a general guide to get it close assuming it was aligned correctly before you started.

91&84vw
17 May : 06:22PM
what do you know about tie rods it said put back on with same # of turns as taken off took off in 12 turns but takes 13 to put back on the locking nut is in same spot at the 13 turns is this ok need to know now

shaun
10 May : 04:18PM
WHAT'S UP,YOU BUNCH OF FREAKS:D

dougnkaren
26 Apr : 04:45PM
Who's a good engine guy in the Greensboro area? Anyone out there?

Bob
26 Apr : 09:06AM
Yes, its me OBB. Sorry you left yours, glad you found another. I have left mine off a couple times, it makes a mess. I hope the rest of your trip goes well

lunarhoney
25 Apr : 04:18PM
Orange bus bob! (is that you?) i left my oil cap in daytona after changing my oil at charlie's place..woops. well i found another one here close by. Thanks! : D

Bob
25 Apr : 12:25PM
Welcome Hannah!
You may want to post in the wanted forum also.
Have a safe trip

lunarhoney
25 Apr : 11:05AM
Hi! just signed up today. My name is Hannah. I drive a 1960 Bus with a type 1 engine. My dad and i restored it together. Right now I'm in Myrtle Beach, SC and realized my oil fill cap is missing! anyone in the area have a spare? it would greatly appreciated. thanks!!(*)

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24 Apr : 11:18AM
Welcome aboard. Just let us know if U need anything.

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STEELEWOOD

Thu Sep 15 2011, 12:40PM

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Lilly, our 91 Westy has been sick since Buses on the Rive(2010),AAA delivered her to Chriss @ Ashville VW, he medicated her and we limped home to Wilmington. Missed Every Bus and Natural Buss this year. We shipped her to upstate NY for rehab session by Vanaru. Doc Hans installed a 2.5 Subie(2,700 miles), upgraded tranny(higer 3rd/4th gears) from Darel(AA Transaxle), clutch, cv joints, complete front end rebuild. Hans and Nel`lie personally returned Lilly(952 miles). I hope to drive her soon, I broke my clutch ankle @ High Country and the Doctors screwed me back together and now another rehab. Don

patpainter

Thu Sep 15 2011, 04:14PM

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your gonna love it! Hans converted my 86 westy last summer. plenty of power,drives like a modern vehicle now. been to Florida last November and up to Canada this summer. without a hiccup. He also flew down to nyc. and drove it back to his shop to do the work

GreenBus

Thu Sep 15 2011, 04:16PM

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Whats the cost for an engine swap?

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patpainter

Thu Sep 15 2011, 04:37PM

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ten grand out the door. alot of paintjobs , but i wouldnt hesitate to jump in it and cross the country tomorrow! my vw mechanic misses me havnt seen him in a year.

Kudzu

Thu Sep 15 2011, 10:44PM

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What is the horsepower difference between a 2.2 and a 2.5?Any chance of a pic of the engine ?

1986 Westy Syncro "Bullwinkle"
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patpainter

Fri Sep 16 2011, 06:12AM

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the older 2.2 has 130hp the 2.5 has 175hp I dont have a camera but its a perfect fit, its a boxer engine.you can go to vanaru.com and see and read all about it.

markdearing

Fri Sep 16 2011, 06:58AM

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I do a lot of subie work, they are bad about oil leaks, and the later ones have head gasket issues, also they are an interference motor and a lot of components are one year only and they aren't easy to rebuild. otherwise they are good motors later md

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EdandRegina

Sat Sep 17 2011, 10:53AM

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I drove Lilly yesterday---runs great, lots of power and handles very well. Perfect traveling and camping vehicle now---look forward to when Don can push the clutch in so he can drive it. Until then, I am available to serve as the pilot.


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