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• Re: convert automatic to manual gearbox?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:49:22 -0400
  ...Kennedy engineering auto adaptor set up. How hard to replace the tranny with a manual or... a reconditioned auto? Advice please
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:33:53 -0400
  ...Short shift for 5 speed Has anyone ever successfully installed a short shift adaptor in a vanagon 5 speed? I bought one from Gene...
• Re: Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:21 -0500
  ...Only drawback is it is a little pricey at $1000. > > Maybe we need KEP to make an adaptor plate to use old Bosch alternators...
• Re: Shift rod accessory
  Historical mailing list - Skip Correll 615-757-5508 (School)
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 22:48:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What I should have said more accurately was that it makes shifting easier because the adaptor screws into the top of the shifter and...
• Fwd: Re: And the Schmoo Award winner is........
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 02:27:13 -0400
  ...Probably attached to the lower set of plate screws(I >will make an offset adaptor so that the plate doesn't get bent further...
• Do you need a cassette deck radio?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:51:57 -0400
  ...Rather than purchase a new wiring harness adaptor, I fixed the one on the radio so that it would work with the connector in...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:51:29 -0400
  ...so stuck that I twisted the nub off of my socket adaptor trying > to get > it out. > > The van has been sitting for close...
• Re: Fridge fan inside?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:02:18 -0700
  ...Plus you would need to install an AC adaptor to supply 12V to fan when on 110VAC mode. Hmm..... not such a good idea...
• Re: Audi 5cyl vs Tiico decision
  Historical mailing list - Jouko Haapanen
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 13:20:05 -0400
  ...Reliability Smoothness Availability Fit Sound Choice of hp & capacity Availability of adaptor kit off-shelf It's a boxer! Against? Perhaps lower-than-average...
• Re: Mail list history and happy news
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:29:01 -0800
  ...For christmas my wife put the car seat adaptor from Go > Westy in my stocking. Yay! Everyone is healthy and the kid is super...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:34:14 -0700
  ...I'd appreciate confirmation on > my "game plan". > > Engine/tranny: > > Get a 2.0 gas Jetta/Golf donor, and KEP, or other, adaptor plate...
• Re: Wanted: Eurovan (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Wed, 17 May 1995 00:48:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When I plug the phone cord (with a sleeve adaptor) it keeps losing contact. But with a various electric toys I want for the...
• Re: [vanagon] Alternator Bracket bolts broken off
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 11 May 1999 21:22:32 -0400
  Find a machinist that has a right-angle drill adaptor-this is a small gearbox that puts a second drill chuck at 90 degrees...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:14:26 -0800
  ...once it's pumped up, it > > should stay there correct? > > > > It was threaded properly, and adaptor to hose was threaded properly too. > > > > Apologies for...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:12:27 -0800
  On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 8:01 AM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > If you were creative enough, you could set up...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 22:43:09 +0000
  ...Since I'm on a road trip, am considering the gowesty reduction gear starter vs the mullendore adaptor/TDI starter since it *seems* the...
• Porsche G50 trans; MSDS address?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 14:45:12 +1200
  ...G50 you need only change the front mount and fit an adaptor flywheel. He also used the Porsche floorshift and rod. It seems the...
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:30:48 -0500
  ...rear caliper Golf3 (�92-�97) -245mm diameter, 10mm thick The front adaptors should also fit with the bigger Audi brakes, e.g. S4, S6...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:51:21 -0400
  ...I > don't ever use the adaptors. > > Jim > > On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 8:46 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: >> My...
• Re: Discount VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Davis
  Sat, 15 May 2010 12:34:03 -0700
  ...Says iPod >> adaptor can be used: >> >> http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Flyer-VW_Clearance/ES483904/ >> >> Says it would fit a T4, but might fit...
• WTB adaptor to cooling system tester ...
  Historical mailing list - Evans Waldron
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:41:45 -0700
  Hi, I am mostly a lurker on the list and have learned alot over the last few years about my van, but for once...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:04:42 -0400
  ...in front of the radiator, 2 > long hoses from a sandwich adaptor between the engine block and the oil > filter. On my 2.1...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:28:46 -0400
  Yes, but a bit pricy ! You can do the same cheaper with hardware available at your propane supply outlet. > On Oct 20, 2015, at...
• Re: transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:15:09 -0700
  ...I tend to think from a KEP adaptor plate point of view. FWIW, from the POV of someone who's done this only twice...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:14:06 -0700
  neil N wrote: > Used w/o adaptor (engine cold) I got: > > 150 150 150 Then...... > > 50 on # 3. :(( > The first thing that comes to...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:42:35 -0700
  ...Get a 2.0 gas Jetta/Golf donor, and KEP, or other, adaptor plate, and keep the stock Vanagon starter. I hope to swap...
• Fwd: Re: FI to carb
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 19:31:50 EDT
  ...t use rubber hose and clamps! But the kicker was having adaptors made to fit the small, CIS injectors into the large EFI injector...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:52:14 -0400
  ...Propane refill adaptor > > Well, I'm no engineer, nor can I claim that my physics is always on the > money. But, I would assume...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:45:45 -0500
  Home Depot sells a cheap ($50ish) torch setup that's Map Gas and Oxygen (two tanks) that gets pretty darn hot. I'd say...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:21:04 -0400
  ...KEP Plate Remove Transmission > Hi all. > > No biggie but.... > > On a Vanagon with a KEP adaptor plate, is it easier to remove tranny > w...
• New member from New Zealand
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:37 +1300
  ...nobody makes adaptor kits to fit the V6 to either VW or Porsche trans (both trans fit the same adaptor plate). No, the Holden...
• Re: Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 03:36:54 +0000
  ...sender-adapter-3-4unf-16.aspx > > > > http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx > > > > ORR ~ DeanB > > > > On 13 Jan , 2017, at 4:37 PM...
• Re: Subject: 80 Vanagon Roof Racks??
  Historical mailing list - Edward Wilson
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 09:27:45 -0700
  ...So I bought some Thule adaptor plates that attach to the fiberglass poptop. You drill holes in the poptop and bolt these four 2...
• Re: Vanagon trailer wiring help needed
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 16:30:51 -0700
  Vanagons have different light setups than most trailers (separate brake and turn signal lights) so you need an adaptor that you can buy at...
• Re: Need graywater tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:03:46 -0700
  ...It has several plastic adapter plates adaptors, one of which screws right onto the sink drain under the van (of my 91 CDN model...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:42:22 -0400
  ...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: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:13:22 -0700
  ...Then, at a gas stop I'd pull the radiator air bleed screw, stick the brake line 'funnel adaptor' into that little hole and...
• Re: New bus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:38:05 +1200
  ...Heard of the Subaruvanagon Yahoo list? I have gathered together a 260hp flat-six 3.3 DOHC Subaru SVX EG33 engine, KEP adaptor kit...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:03:01 -0500
  On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, Ben McCafferty wrote: > Check out Bill Davidson's article on this at vanagon.com. I used his > procedure with...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:34:04 -0600
  There are a couple of tricks to this. #1) Use galvanized or steel 1/8" pipe for the nipples. Keep then about 2" long...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Shirewood
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:10:24 -0700
  ...SHIREWOOD.COM> wrote: > >> Has anyone ever successfully installed a short shift adaptor in a vanagon 5 speed? I bought one from Gene Berg but...
• Zetec adaptor kit only less motor??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 19:19:08 -0500
  Hi all I live in the land (S.E. Michigan) of the big three where vanagons are more of a oddity or cult vehicle...
• Re: Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:42:10 -0800
  ...Oil temperature sender > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_2543_919/oil_pressure_switch_adaptor.html > > Http://www.van-cafe.com/home...
• junk yards?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 12:32:43 -0400
  ...get it) Anyway, the thief also took the emblem-to-grille adaptor which VW only sells as part of the grille ($$$) I'll will...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:05:22 -0800
  ...If I got the Mullendore adaptor plate and a new TDI starter, I'm saving some bucks. And Karls web page specifies that the...
• Re: Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 08:31:59 -0800
  ...I've done socket adaptors, flex handles and a shovel (!). There was a great story in Fine Homebuilding a couple of years ago about...
• Re: Syncro rear hub removal, spindle nut size
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:04:39 -0700
  ...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: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:46:57 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com On 6/28/2012 10:15 PM, Shirewood wrote: > Has anyone ever successfully installed a short shift adaptor in a...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:39:31 -0800
  ...compression can read low. > > Mark > > neil N wrote: > > >................ > > Used w/o adaptor (engine cold) I got: > > > > 150 150 150 Then...... > > > > 50 on # 3. :(( > > > > The...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:18:57 -0800
  I have to wonder if warrantee isn't valid due to any possible issue is due to adaptor plates, different clutch housings positioning flywheel...
• LED light product--FAN
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:29:07 -0500
  ...even as a plug in for > 12v direct power (although no adaptor is included with it, alas), > lasts a long time, and now is...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 21:41:12 -0400
  ...To retain the large wheel bolt pattern, adaptors will have to be used (5-112 to 5-205). Cost is about $125 to $135...
• Re: Looking for old GSM phone for my upcoming Belize trip
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:29:36 +0300
  ...The cheapest, simplest unlocked phone is > around $25, I think - but there may be issues about adaptors. Is Mexican > current 110 or 220? If...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:20:15 -0800
  ...at 02:33 AM, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > > > >>But nobody makes an adaptor kit > >>(flywheel, sdaptor plate). > > > >Er, I thought Kennedy made an adapter kit...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 02:19:11 -0600
  >Stan: I've heard of using the grease goun hose before on the list, and >the 3k psi is impressive, but will that hose...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:03:32 -0800
  ...once it's pumped up, it > > should stay there correct? > > > > It was threaded properly, and adaptor to hose was threaded properly too. > > > > Apologies for...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:57:13 -0500
  "craig cowan" <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> said: > Home Depot sells a cheap ($50ish) torch setup that's Map Gas and Oxygen (two > tanks) that gets...
• Re: [WetWesties] Spares and Tools was Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:54:45 -0800
  ...Everyones situation is different, but doing things like carrying 3/8" 6pt sockets and adaptor from 3/8" --> 1/2" (thank you John Muir...
• westy to Baja
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 17:00:25 -0800
  ...Will we need any kind of an adaptor? We plan to buy our insurance at Discover Baja Travel Club in San Diego because it...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:57:28 +0000
  ...I took a look at the Westy Ventures website, and if I understand, the adaptor is so I can use a newer '96 - '03...