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  • Re: Source & part number for Canadian electrical hook ups
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:46:47 -0700
    ...I *always* keep one of these handy under the rear seat, right next to the adapter that allows me to plug my (Canadian) extension...
  • Re: 90 Vanagon Syncro - Emission Test Gas Cap Failure - Solution
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:39:27 -0700
    ...Not so much this weekend. > > I found a suitable replacement cap that was visually and pneumatically > acceptable for the test adapter. > > The new cap...
  • Re: Replacing copper propane lines
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:34:11 -0700
    ...This because, apart from my longer > regulator, I also have a solenoid shutoff valve between the > regulator and > the t-adapter which is connected...
  • Re: 3a conversion questions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:04:28 EST
    ...Please feel free to share the oil filler adapter drawings, just ask them to acknowledge the source. Remember, as I use the adapter, I...
  • Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:43:59 -0700
    ...testing a diesel vanagon one, and mention an adapter > .....if you look up that adapter, it's for a diesel vanagon old style > conventional...
  • Re: Radio Reception Fix or Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 17 May 2010 15:32:49 -0700
    ...like > that was in my van and I bought a Volvo adapter that works with the last > two > stereos. This one is from by...
  • Re: computer speakers?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Thu, 6 Dec 2001 22:15:44 -0600
    ...If they have a wall adapter, they may be able to be wired directly (with a serial fuse) to the 12 volt system - you...
  • Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:19:25 -0800
    ...I was trying to find some sort of adapter to mate the 1/4" end on one of those valves to the radiator- I...
  • eurovan steering wheel
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:18:57 -0700
    I recently converted to a sporty steering wheel and adapter for the vanagon that i got on german ebay, but, i cannot see how...
  • Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 26 Dec 2004 00:11:02 -0600
    ...Low and behold, they >have the exact adapter plate Chris is talking about. The 87-88 2.3T >Thunderbird Turbocoupe uses a bigger AFM...
  • Reverse running transaxles, flippin this, flippin that...
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 23:10:56 -0500
    ...Then you still need an adapter plate, unless you want to run your motor upside down. The premise behind the Audi idea is avoiding...
  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:19:32 -0500
    ...4.75, 6, 8, and 10mm > adapters. Forged steel yoke, flaring bar, and all the adapters needed > for ISO bubble flaring. The most economical...
  • Re: Bosch H4 Headlight Installation in Vanagon (plus EV MV seat adapter)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 6 Mar 2010 18:20:42 -0600
    ...They do not have the light bulbs BTW. > > > > Also, for those Eurovan owners out there, I put a front seat swivel adapter > in today...
  • press delete if injun swaps aint yer fancy
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Tue, 7 Apr 1998 14:14:19 -0400
    Just got my adapter kit from Esslinger Engineering to bolt a Ford 2.3 turbo motor to my 85 vanagon trans. The pieces look...
  • Re: Heater hose help
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 16:49:23 EDT
    ...For less than five dollars you can make this adapter. Use one inch heater hose to connect the adapter to the cylinder head fitting...
  • Re: Center cap Audi rims
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:52:35 EST
    ...I then designed a set of adapters to cover the center bore and hold the Audi black plastic hexagonal (or octagonal) snap in caps...
  • Re: Tow Bar for Vanagon???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:26:06 -0500
    ...They also have all types of wiring adapters for the lighting including an adapter to go from three wire American towing vehicle to the...
  • Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 18 May 2005 22:05:36 -0400
    ...What does POL stand for anyway? Edward At 12:17 PM 5/17/2005, you wrote: >I just used my propane bottle filler adapter...
  • Re: Deal on solar panels
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:52:02 -0500
    ...Some of the early solar adapters on the list here paid $1000 for that kind of wattage just a few years ago. I may...
  • Re: |'81 vanagon turbo dream
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Aug 1997 01:28:02 -0400 (EDT)
    ...on this? Pros and cons? >> If Kennedy doesn't make an adapter, then you can get one shipped from VWSA like helmut did for...
  • Propane adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Eric B. Pickering
    Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:47:00 -0500
    ...Looking through a Tom Raper RV catalog I saw an adapter that is made to "Y" off the main line (maintaining proper pressure for...
  • Re: Those blue xenon HID headlight bulbs all over ebay
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:02:58 -0500
    ...The human eye is attuned to see YELLOW the best (other animals have their eye adapter for other colors...for instance honeybees that see...
  • Re: Problems with cigarette lighter?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:30:15 -0400
    ...Maas wrote: >Anyone else had problems with cigarette lighter blowing when you plug in a >computer with an inverter/adapter? I got a Mac...
  • Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:51:58 -0700
    ...VW determined that the > flow was restrictive and upgraded to the larger capacity metal fuel > filter for later years." > > And they sell adapter kits...
  • modern wheels & tires: some thoughts and many questions
    Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
    Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:03:59 -0500
    ...adapters? (Fuchs wheels have a different bolt pattern, so adapters would be needed) (8) Any know of a good source for said adapters? I...
  • Center console (was: Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter)
    Historical mailing list - ian Butler
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 16:13:54 -0400
    ...Out of the box, all the electrics are just supplied by a little cigarette lighter adapter. This thankfully fits very snugly into a VW...
  • was: RE: GoWesty2.3--how do you like it? now: Tiico replacement parts
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:59:53 -0500
    Regarding the flywheel and adapter plate- what is wrong with using Kennedy components? They have been making adapter plates long before Tiico was in...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Sun, 7 Sep 2014 22:36:55 -0700
    The Oil Filter Sandwich Adapters from Glowshift come in two threads: 18mm x 1.5 and 20mm x 1.5. Does anybody know what...
  • Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:41:34 -0500
    Hi Volks, I took the plunge and bought a small lincoln wire feed welder and will get the mig adapter for it. I plan...
  • Re: (newbie) Engine swaps, adapter-less ADAPTOR
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 07:51:06 EDT
    In a message dated 9/4/02 3:20:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << Ahem... The correct...
  • Re: Coleman thermoElectric fridge for those of you with w/ busted or missing ...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Feb 2005 02:22:48 EST
    ...mine has a blue back and a white door, and came with the household current adapter as well..i got mine from walmart.. chris
  • Re: rare LLE vanagon for sale on samba
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 18 Sep 2005 00:25:31 -0700
    ...headlight range control motor" behind it instead of the standard 535 941 297 - "adapter with adjusting screw for vertical adjustment" It is, apparently, optional.
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Sun, 7 Sep 2014 18:58:48 -1000
    sandwich adapters at a spin on oil fitter are a very handy way to access pressurised oil.. they can also cause problems .. ( this can...
  • Re: Redline MT90
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 05:12:23 -0800
    ...My local FLAPS had the port adapters, I got a right-angle high side adapter to make it easier to get to that fitting...
  • Re: MP3 Player Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:49:37 -0600
    ...manual on my head unit I find that there is an adapter I can buy that > will allow me to use an iPod (or...
  • Westy table top tomfoolery
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 28 May 2017 16:20:58 -0700
    It's a little clunky but its an adapter to allow me to use later style westy table on older style table leg https...
  • Re: '67 bus brake line
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 17 Mar 1996 19:35:43 -0600
    ...kit should include >a flaring tool and the necessary bubble-flare adapters. Flaring tools are >ubiquitous and JCW has the bubble-flare adaptors at...
  • Re: sources for bus parts
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Aug 1994 23:32:03 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Harbor City, CA 90710 (800) 247-3202 Kennedy Engineered Products Engine Adapters for Transaxles, 38830 17th Street East High Performance VW Clutches Palmdale, CA...
  • Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:08:23 -0800
    ...I would assume that an adapter to stock manual trans is included.. though there's danger in assuming of course. Interesting about the ecu...
  • Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP tank?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:34:32 -0600
    The external filler threads fill adapter is a very pricey part and can be obtained from some of the larger LP suppliers and parts...
  • Re: Turbo Vanagon - Audi 5000 CS Turbo Engine, OFF LIST INFO PLEASE!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 19 Dec 2002 22:38:16 -0800
    Howard, KEP doesn't make an adapter plate for the 5 cylinder Audi motors. As far as I know there isn't anyone who...
  • Question on Extend A stay kit
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:00:39 -0400
    ...The kit came with the adapter and two hoses. The long hose is to power a propane device like a camp stove. I assume...
  • Re: propane tank anatomy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:08:46 -0500
    http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=30340&tab=spec This is the ultimate multi purpose adapter. The existing fitting on the...
  • Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:09:16 -0400
    Personalities aside, his stuff is ok. On Jun 26, 2012, at 12:59 PM, george jannini wrote: >>> Just ran across this site: http://community...
  • Silver Socket male plug
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 14:46:27 -0800
    ...Bosch part # 0 352 321 001 Its a nice plug and fits solidly into the socket (much better than a cig lighter adapter). alistair
  • Swivel Seat Kits Available.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Mon, 13 Nov 2000 04:04:16 EST
    I have Swivel seat adapters that fit any year Vanagons. Turn your regular seats into swivel seats. Heavy duty construction, made in Germany. Easy...
  • Re: Lesson Learned (long)
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 17:54:33 -0700
    ...The adapter plate will cost less than a new boxer motor. Daniel Snow PhD Student UC Berkeley '82 Vanagon Diesel '78 Puch Maxi Luxe...
  • 5 Cylinder bellhousing
    Historical mailing list - gatorxray
    Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:08:09 -0700
    ...Volks engine into the vanagon? I know of Kennedy and their adapters. thanks gatorxray@netzero.net mike --------------------------------------------------------------- NetZero Platinum Only $9.95 per month...
  • Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 16:57:04 -0600
    ...On Friday, June 21, 2002, at 08:40 AM, Simon Reinhardt wrote: >> >>> ETKA is showing an "adapter", 155 847 363, on the '84 and...
  • Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 26 Jun 1997 13:44:49 -0400
    ...At 04:53 AM 6/16/97 -0500, you wrote: >I have seen many posts about the Yakima and Thule "gutter" adapters for the...
  • Re: dash lights (was: [WetWesties] pumped out -VOODOO)
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:43:48 -0700
    ...On the '87 the bulb was odd, I had to get a white adapter to replace the bulb. It looked like this http://www...
  • Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:42:43 -0700
    ...None draw more than 2.5 > amperes from the battery, whether using a fleabay 12V DC power supply or > when using their AC adapters...
  • Re: gauge recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:42:21 -0500
    ...I then ran the adapter hose to the sender, and used the bracket that came with the sender to mount it on the engine...
  • Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 27 May 2011 17:31:11 -0400
    ...Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers tencentlife's adapter kit for connecting a adapter which allows a fellow to mount a oil pressure gauge...
  • Re: Changing From One Van to Another
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Sep 1995 17:47:49 -0500 (CDT)
    ...clock would go.) The Bus Stop (Rocky Mountain Motorworks) sells an adapter ring for this purpose. I think it was about $8 plus shipping...
  • mounting auxillary oilcooler
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:25:50 EST
    ...by replacing the stock oil-to-water cooler with a "sandwich" adapter. Would like some ideas on where to mount this cooler and/or...
  • Re: engine swaps
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:43:07 +1300
    ...adaptor kit >>(flywheel, sdaptor plate). > >Er, I thought Kennedy made an adapter kit? For Subaru and many others, sure. NOT for the VW V6...
  • Re: Need towball or receiver for SA tow hitch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 24 May 2011 19:07:26 -0400
    >The bolts on my receiver adapter are spaced 95.5mm O.C. horizontal >by 58.128 vertically on one side and 57.125 on...
  • Campground AC
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:32:03 -0500
    ...I kept simplifying the plan until it finally occurred to me that I could probably use the original hose and adapters that came with...
  • Re: Head Aches[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Nov 1997 22:52:13 -0500
    ...The company is called Kennedy Engineered Products and they make the adapter kits that include adapter plate, adapted flywheel, and all the hardware to...