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• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:50:04 -0800
  On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 7:20 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Neil, > I broke many punches trying to remove rivets from...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:00:01 -0400
  ...Propane refill adaptor > > Ok, I can see that. But the brief instructions online say to "pour" the canister contents into the tank. It looks...
• Re: Table leg hole?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:53:32 -0700
  ...Mine won’t line up as the leg is a bit high as I have a adaptor at the foot with a metal pipe...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 3 Feb 2017 18:58:36 -0800
  ...the lower > >fastener that replaces the OEM stud. > > Using my manual adaptor? There is no reason to remove anything from the > lower bolt area...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:15:01 -0400
  ...But be sure the starter killing problem >is solved first! FYI, the diesel adaptor you bought was one of mine, Westy Ventures made, sold...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 10:09:36 -0500
  ...Thing is, the Golf/Jetta fuel rail (with attached regulator) fits perfectly, and would be a much safer setup than gluing adaptors onto the...
• Diesel parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:06:01 -0700
  ...Waterpump Outlet (listed as 'adaptor'?) 056 121 121 (B) Left Engine Carrier 251 199 203E Right Engine Carrier 251 199 204F Center Carrier strap...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 15:37:59 -0600
  ...sender-adapter-3-4unf-16.aspx http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx Gauges http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Gauges.aspx http://www.glowshiftdirect...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:46:22 -0700
  ...I did have to pay $18 for the new harness adaptor. Mine is an MP3 also, LOTS of music on one CD. Less flipping...
• Re: Vanagon fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:54:24 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Jul 23, 2013, at 10:28 AM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > An AC adaptor...
• Re: Boxster motor in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:56:37 +1200
  ...It would bolt straight to the VW trans, but you'd need a KEP adaptor flywheel, a clutch and possibly starter. -- Andrew Grebneff 165...
• Dream Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:01:32 +1200
  SVX engine w/Sprintex supercharger Porsche G50 trans (4WD) Porsche front diff Syncro front hubs Porsche 993 brakes all round w/Hansen Motorsport adaptor...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:16:07 -0700
  hi Mike, my Syncro Doka 1.9Tdi has a large oil cooler in front of the radiator, 2 long hoses from a sandwich adaptor...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:46:57 -0700
  I do lug a high lift around, with an adaptor for the jack points. It may be overkill but it works. Another option is...
• Re: MP3 or MiniDisk ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 17:21:52 -0600
  ...They have an almost perfect recording all in something smaller than an old Walkman. >It could connect to her radio with a cassette adaptor...
• Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600
  ...I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the adaptor pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone recommend a specific ball...
• Re: Oil Cooler Adapter
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:02:43 -0700
  ...Race-Trim Oil Cooler Systems as well as Oil Filter "Sandwich" Adaptors. Thanks, Chris P.S. I'm thinking of doing this myself... let...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 08:57:46 -0700
  ...If your socket adaptor broke, it's probably Harbour Frieght or similar poor quality. If plug still doesn't come out, you might be...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 28 May 2020 19:18:20 +0000
  ...I presume you need a > > > sandwich adaptor to supply the cooler and I would use an inline > > thermostat > > > and not one in the sandwich...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:10:26 -0700
  ...I tested the motors by hooking them up to a 12V AC adaptor. Maybe it's putting out more than 12V? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson...
• Radios and DIN
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 08:26:02 -0500
  ...A radio with knobs with nuts that hold the radio in would not be DIN and would need a DIN adaptor plate to fit...
• Re: Rotary engine transplant
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 00:07:59 -0400
  ...And yes, it will be a huge gas-hog, but what a wild-sounding van you'll have! I remember Kennedy offering an adaptor...
• rear lights '81
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 19:07:22 -0700
  ...What's that for? Third, since the brake lights and turn signals are separate, I will need some kind of adaptor to hook up...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:50:39 -0700
  Sure, for a backup plan in the spares box. :) FYI, my adaptor prototype was spawned by three failures of the 'GW' / IMI starters on...
• free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:29:44 -0400
  ...Pressure tester with the vanagon adaptor,screw right onto the resivoir bottle.. All the usual wrenches,sockets,fluke meter,timing light... Do they make...
• Re: Digifant help!!!
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 14:28:55 -0800
  ...13 IO lines MC6821CP 40 pin Peripheral Interface Adaptor CD74HCT373E 20 pin Tri-state Octal D-type latch ADC0809CCN 28 pin 8 bit A...
• Re: Is 2WD 15 inches Wheels Vanagon a Taboo
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 14:03:42 -0600
  Denis, 15"? On my 2wd '87 GL, I'm using 17" Porsche wheels with adaptors so they fit properly. Strong wheels. Strong, stiff sdewalled...
• Re: Need graywater tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 08:22:37 -0700
  ...The yellow toped tub thingy is called a "Spill Saver" and is available at CDN Tire (be sure to get the correct adaptor that...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 14:28:32 -0700
  ...plastic fitting on the firewall with > a grommet and > > barbed brass adaptor." > > > > Robert > > > > What is the size of the barbed brass adapter that I...
• Re: PN question ("step down" hose from pump to filter)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:14:06 -0700
  ...VW, with some sort of > wisdom (or lack thereof,) discontinued using the "prefilter" and substituted > that with an obscenely priced adaptor fitting (your indicated...
• Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 11 May 2010 11:29:25 -0400
  ...it, but if i need to pick one up as an adaptor i need to know ASAP. -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG in the...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:26:55 -0400
  ...1000 - if you had all the tubing, aluminum to make the adaptor plate, and then bought a junkyard engine for say $400. Or a...
• Re: Roof Rack ?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:11:31 -0700
  You can buy the high rise adaptors which makes it much easier to install attachments. I use 3 cross bars with one located near...
• Propane adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:37:31 -0500
  Well, here is the write up: Extend-A-Flow Propane Kit, Connects small, portable appliances normally fueled by disposable LP gas cylinders to the...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:33:23 -0800
  ...Mark neil N wrote: >................ > Used w/o adaptor (engine cold) I got: > > 150 150 150 Then...... > > 50 on # 3. :(( > > The plug on this cylinder...
• 2.8(3.4)l v-6 used to be Re: RX7 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 21:50:01 -0400
  ...i called KEP about the 2.8liter adaptor and they advised me to get the Subaru kit, and they didn't really help me...
• Porsche transagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:07:53 +1300
  ...I have all of the major bits (van, trans, engine) but not the money for adaptor kit and fabrication/labor. A Wellington outfit, Powerhaus...
• Re: wiring for gauges
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:18:57 -0400
  ...I had to use quite a selection of adaptors to hook mine up. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 356...
• Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:00:18 +1200
  ...Or look at an alternative diesel engine, but realize that you'd have to have a flywheel & adaptor plate custom-fabricated. Toyota's 2...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 11:49:09 -0400
  ...of 3/8" treaded rod, nuts, washers and some sockets as > adaptors to make a puller to pull out the wrist pins. Much easier...
• Re: rear lights '81
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 14:34:47 -0500
  >Third, since the brake lights and turn signals are separate, I will need >some kind of adaptor to hook up my little boat trailer...
• Re: Images of Toyota Hilux Surf mirrors & adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 05:48:12 EST
  In a message dated 2/16/02 9:51:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << Hilux Surfs (Japanese...
• Re: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:26:18 -0800
  ...If not, would a length of > steel tube suffice? Maybe I'll measure up my new ones. > > ETKA shows the lower ball joint adaptor...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:27:52 -0800
  ...trip, am considering the gowesty reduction gear starter > vs the mullendore adaptor/TDI starter since it *seems* the former will be > an easier install...
• Re: Syncro rear hub removal, spindle nut size
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 14:27:59 -0500
  ...I tried 1/2" and broke both a breaker bar, >and adaptor. >I got the socket at Sears, and lucked out with a bar...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:14:21 -0700
  ...No adaptor plate or extra DV parts required. Mainly just the engine electrical to deal with. But and IMHO :^) ..... I would suggest looking for...
• RE: Tuning Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 1994 16:10:52 -0600
  ...the fuel pump pushrod trying to bend it to clear the adaptor >flange. I now have a piece of finely crafted coathanger in there...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:50:22 -0400
  ...Subaru - need special carrier bars - need special adaptor plate - reliable and powerful - can be expensive due to custom parts 5. VW 4 cylinder in...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_50=C2=BA_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 16:28:35 -0700
  Nothing yet. Still have to fabricate mount brackets for Audi hydro mounts. My plan: figure out how low I can mount the engine then...
• Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:44:49 -0500
  ...Maybe we need KEP to make an adaptor plate to use old Bosch alternators this way? Product info; http://www.christieengineering.com.au/2...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:49:26 -0600
  ...a critical point when > shipping. > Glad enough, I am offering the adaptors as stand-alone set, too. > A parts list comes with the kit...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] Starter differences - diesel vs gas?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:26:20 -0700
  If you are planning to use the stock wbx bellhousing with an adaptor plate to mount the diesel later on, then the 'Hi-Tork...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:23:21 -0700
  ...On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 10:18 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > Sorry! I usually think ADAPTOR is more of an...
• [SVXVanagon] Re: SVX into Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:50:22 +1200
  ...About the >only way to get around the physical space restraints that I can see >is to have an adaptor fabricated, that fits between...
• Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 14:30:53 -0400
  ...a 12 volt adaptor for items would be a plus. I’ll be watching the other thread about batteries for tips there but I...
• WTB: reasonably-priced Inline four to Vanagon conversion parts or a blown up/wrecked parts diesel vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 May 2009 16:57:58 -0700
  ...I haven't yet looked on Kennedy Engineering's site for the price of their adaptors, etc.. If it doesn't 'pencil-out' to...
• Vanagon items on sale this week
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:14:55 -0600
  ...http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4757896��� We haven't had these adaptors for close to 5 years. The seat tracks were...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:50:41 -0800
  ...It's a matter of making mounts and getting adaptor driveshafts. And of course sorting the shifter.
• Re: convex glass in mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 24 Nov 2019 09:38:06 -0500
  ...The ones I purchased had the adaptor plate, so you didn't need to drill any new holes to mount. https://www.ebay.com...
• Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Feb 2017 17:06:45 -0800
  ...housing; >> AFAIK, it needs to be removed for installation of starter adaptor plate. >> >> Neil. >> > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca...