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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...