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  • Fuel line replacement kit
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 May 1999 08:36:44 EDT
    In order to help encourage Vanagon owners to replace thier fuel lines I am offering a fuel line replacement kit. This kit includes: 10...
  • Bending brake lines for big brake kit
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:31:25 -0600
    I have a big brake kit with 15 inch Rheins and Nokia tires. I put these on my 85 westy manual (converted from automatic...
  • More Info on 4-cylinder conversion kit
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 18:39:38 EST
    Just got some more info on the Vanagon I-4 cylinder conversion kits that I should be able to offer for sale in the...
  • Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:48:14 -0400
    GoWesty make a kit of brass inserts and clamps to prevent/cure the problem of the steel inserts coming out of the ends of...
  • Re: South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
    Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:02:36 -0800
    ...Three of > the > kits are already spoken for so two are up for grabs. These kits will > allow > you to put a 5-cylinder...
  • TII
    Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
    Sun, 4 Jun 2000 22:56:10 -0700
    ...from scratch with out any kit like Peters and it takes about 25 hours.For any water boxer conv. i would not use any...
  • Bus Depot Beta Test
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 14 Jun 2003 13:25:02 -0400
    ...There is a certain company that makes clutch kits and has a fuzzy, ugly logo on their webpage (and that is just the tip...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-9)
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Wed, 4 Jan 2006 13:57:11 -0700
    ...Just looked at the DB site, & yes this kit is backordered. FWIW, Tom-kit looks good even tho the small lites are not powered...
  • Re: Natural Gas Conversion Kit
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Wed, 1 Apr 1998 18:13:19 EST
    I was wondering about this kit, you have to use a carburator with it right? You can't use the fuel injection that our...
  • H4 light kits from Fast Forward
    Historical mailing list - sharks
    Fri, 4 Aug 2000 12:37:15 -0700
    Does anybody have any input on these kits? I'm thinking about buying one now, so I can do the work to get them...
  • Re: eBay Vanagon / Corrado First Aid Kit
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 17:25:15 EDT
    I have this first aid kit my 16" Syncro Double Cab. Came with it stock. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage...
  • Re: Clutch kit change
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Wed, 10 Oct 2001 09:34:16 EDT
    In a message dated 10/10/01 9:26:08 AM, pbonilla@ARTINSOFT.COM writes: << I installed a new clutch kit (clutch disk, pressure...
  • Re Gasket Kit
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:39:25 -0600
    ...Does your Victor Reinz gasket kit say where it is made? (USA, Germany,etc.) Also is there a part number molded into the thick...
  • Power Window Conversion Kit?
    Historical mailing list - DB
    Tue, 11 Jan 2005 22:07:22 -0500
    Hi all, Is there a vendor who sells a decent power window conversion kit for a 1986 vanagon syncro front windows? Please reply if...
  • Re: vanagon short shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:22:29 -0500
    <snip> > I can offer a much better price than the Berg kits even with the shipping costs.. <snip> I wonder what this means in...
  • Van-Cafe Brake Kits
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:35:30 -0700
    I see Van-Cafe is offering a big brake kit again, this time an Audi based one rather than the SA kind. <*http://tinyurl...
  • Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
    Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
    Tue, 2 Feb 2016 06:24:41 -0800
    Burley's kit is a copy of the SC kit and they both use the same parts. Many of my customers have had just...
  • Re: Headrest
    Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
    Sat, 5 Oct 2013 15:01:14 -0400
    That's the kit I used. One kit per headrest. You have to notch the wood backer board. I used a router for a...
  • Larger, Vented, Disc Brakes for 86-91 Vanagons!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 19:27:12 EDT
    ...If you want to buy both the wheels and the brake kit then I can get a special package deal for you. The kits...
  • Re: anyone know why '89 carat/wolfsburgs didnt have the curtain kits?
    Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
    Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:05:04 -0700
    ...Jason '87 Weekender (with factory curtain kit) > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > JordanVw@AOL.COM...
  • Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
    Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
    Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:15:58 -0700
    ...drop in replacement for the halogen > festoon bulbs in the westy kitchen light . It’s dimmable led, no mods to > the light unit needed...
  • Rear brake hardware-spring kits.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:07:46 -0500
    Last weekend I was doing a rear brake job and I didn't have any spring kits in stock. Call around and an Autozone...
  • Questions on clutch kit install, 87 Wolfy
    Historical mailing list - Nick Meyers
    Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:57:59 EDT
    I am installing a new clutch kit for my 87 Wolfsburg. I notice that the busdepot I believe has a LUK Heavy duty kit...
  • Re: VW T3 T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEWCARAT, CARAVELLE, VAN...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 May 2006 01:27:51 EDT
    ...KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEW > CARAT, CARAVELLE, VANAGON, SYNCRO, DOKA, CAMPER > > http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-T3-T25-TYPE-25-FULL-BODY-KIT-EURO...
  • Re: HID kit on eBay
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:16:40 -0800
    ...Don't worry >>> >> if the vanagon >> >>> is >>> not listed, the kit should fit, the >>> >> connectors are what matter. And get >> >>> the >>> hi/lo kit...
  • Re: Solar collector
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 20 Dec 2014 06:08:14 -0800
    ...Mark Dennis Jowell wrote: > I just received my GOWESTY solar kit to add power to my auxiliary battery and read the instruction install sheet...
  • Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:29:07 -0500
    ...Are there plans available? > > > > Tom, Marks kit <http://poptopshocks.blogspot.com/> comes complete with > detailed mounting instructions. His kit differs from others from a...
  • Deal on Hubcaps, Bumpers, Gasket Kits
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 21:33:10 -0500
    ...These are complete German Elring gasket kits for watercooled Vanagons. One kit does both heads plus the entire engine. Includes sealant. If you don...
  • MORE SA Grill Kits!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 13:24:17 -0700
    ...Anyone wanting a grill kit e-mail me and I'll try to handle it, I only have about 6 of them:( Grill kit...
  • Re: SA 5-cylinder conversions and TDI conversions (was: Tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 9 Jan 2002 19:56:07 +1200
    >YES! I announced this several weeks ago.....A company I am selling products >for is about to release a complete kit containing all of...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
    Historical mailing list - Nick DeAngelis
    Thu, 2 May 2019 15:50:02 +0000
    Ken I am leaning towards your kit because of the simplicity of the install and the ability to add oil temp later. I just...
  • fuel tank reseal and fuel line kits
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:19:03 EDT
    ...Different vendors have "kits" but most kits only contain part of the necessary parts to do the job completely. Which vendor has the best...
  • Re: Adding rear disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:12:01 -0700
    At 8/16/2009 09:40 AM, John Rodgers wrote: >I know there is a big brake kit that goes on all the way...
  • Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:14:05 -0400
    At 11:48 AM 3/31/2009, Ken Wilford wrote: >This whole discussion is becoming moot since the "fix" needs good >pipes to work...
  • Re: '69 Westfalia Camper 4 sale
    Historical mailing list - IC helpdesk
    Fri, 7 Jun 1996 08:56:59 -0400
    ...the fishbowl bus kit is > slightly different from the split kit, though, it has a sink. still an SO > 44. really, only 600?
  • Power Window Kits back in stock
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:50:42 EST
    ...They are $300 and include both power regulators and motors, a switch and wiring kit, and plugs to cover the holes in your door...
  • Re: Alternative to the high price of R-12
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 12 Sep 2003 07:36:36 -0400
    I used this kit on a Jetta. I vacuumed out the system, and fixxed a few leaks. This kit worked better than many R12...
  • ADJUSTABLE RISING FUEL RATE REGULATOR for WBX and others to cure lean engines
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 6 May 2003 08:45:26 EDT
    <A HREF="http://www.allcarracing.com/eng/Prodotti%20UK/KIT19.HTM">http://www.allcarracing.com/eng/Prodotti%20UK/KIT19.HTM</A> Best price I...
  • Re: Propane upgrade (rebuild kit)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
    Thu, 1 May 2003 22:11:38 EDT
    I bought a repair kit last summer for my Westy from a very knowledgable fellow at Deltasix@earthlink.net (Euro-American RV Products) for...
  • O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:14:51 -0400
    ...anyone know the helicoil kit part number to tap this out and put new threads in? thanks all, jesse 89 carat
  • Big Brake Kits?
    Historical mailing list - SUBSCRIBE vanagon Anonymous
    Sat, 8 Oct 2005 04:30:11 -0400
    Anyone using a big brake kit on their early model vanagon? Would like to know results, how hard they were to install, and any...
  • Bus Depot Rear Sofabed Kit
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Hurtley
    Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:04:06 -0700
    Has anyone installed Bus Depot's Rear Sofabed Kit? http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=98553 Or am I better off looking for...
  • Re: HID kit on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:05:53 -0800
    ...Don't worry >> > if the vanagon > >> is >> not listed, the kit should fit, the >> > connectors are what matter. And get > >> the >> hi/lo kit...
  • Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. South Africa
    Historical mailing list - Peter B
    Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:50:18 -0800
    ...Volkswagen South Africa did there homework on this kit. This kit was engineered by VW engineers and not put together with surplus parts, patchwork...
  • Re: Help Ordering Parts
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:21:53 -0700
    Actually, he does have a kit. --- Eric Giroux <eric.giroux@nrc.ca> wrote: > But, > > My understanding is that Ken's kit will get you...
  • Pertronix installation report
    Historical mailing list - Stebbins
    Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:02:58 +0200
    I took this morning to install the Pertronix ( http://www.pertronix.com/home.htm ) points replacement kit that I purchased about 3 months ago...
  • Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:33:03 -0500
    That kit will have what you want. Too bad you couldn't find just the o-ring but you will eventually need everything in...
  • gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:32:58 -0700
    ...Now I just installed the short shift kit, and there is no way to get into fourth now anymore, at least while standing. So...
  • Re: Help Ordering Parts
    Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:19:06 -0400
    But, My understanding is that Ken's kit will get you fixed for the engine compartment only. To do a thorough job, you also...
  • Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 4 Oct 2006 10:32:38 -0400
    ...Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update FYI, the brake kit that Bow-Wow sells also has the right length pins. On 10/3/06, neil...
  • Re: Coolant Pipe Around Engine Bay Opening
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:33:09 -0700
    Coolant Bleed Ring replacement kits GoWesty https://www.gowesty.com/product/bundles-and-kits/24210/coolant-bleed-ring-replacement-kit?v= VanCafe https://www...
  • Vanagon Conversion Kits for around $2500
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Dec 1999 17:19:14 EST
    Is there serious interest in a kit to put the 4-cylinder Golf/Jetta engine into the Vanagon for around $2500. The kit would...
  • Lifting a Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
    Fri, 22 Dec 2000 11:52:42 -0500
    Does anyone know of a way to lift the Syncro? I know about the Fastforward lift kit but the eta of another production run...
  • Re: 1988 Westy - fuel leaks upon fill up
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:10:23 -0400
    My 2 cents...order the kit from Van-again, he has all the hoses you need to repair your gas tank hoses, he knows...
  • pop top raise assist
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:33:09 -0400
    I just received a new Lee Valley Tool catalog and they're selling a kit to slow down the decent of their Murphy bed...
  • Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Tue, 11 May 1999 08:58:49 -0500
    ...Would VW of S Africa offer a kit for the automatic? I understand they never offered the auto with thier Vanagons. P.B. wrote...
  • Re: Engine conversion kit on ebay!
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 30 Oct 2001 09:54:43 -0800
    ...a complete conversion kit from a Vanagon Diesel). I have a price of $700CDN from a local wrecker, but was wondering how this compares...
  • Bosch injection fittings was: '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 4 Dec 1999 08:52:44 -0800
    ...The spec terminal release tools are in the kits and I would suspect available as well singlely. The kits would special order/warehouse only...
  • Re: Joker accessories for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Thu, 7 Feb 2002 00:52:37 EST
    ...I offer the following items for Vanagon: (available on our website) sliding door screen kits rear hatch lock extension window insulation kits cab window...
  • LED bulb source to replace original halogen kitchen light?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 6 May 2016 19:29:22 +0000
    Is there a popular LED bulb source for the early style Westfalia kitchen light?The type that has a rectangular diamond-pattern lense originally...