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• Volvo B230FT Engine --> Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:50:31 -0800
  ...And w/o a turbo, it ain't no barn burner, but might be an option. (he asks rhetorically :) KEP shows an adaptor plate...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:27:17 +0200
  ...the rear and vented version on the front, including non-stock adaptors, centering rings, spacers etc). This is the posting which catched my attention...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:25:18 -0700
  ...plastic fitting on the firewall with a grommet and barbed brass adaptor. That short section of rubber hose is connected to the plastic fitting...
• Re: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 00:00:41 -0500
  ...I did buy the adaptor, however, for later use. It is Bugpack part #4538 and should be available from any VW flaps. I paid...
• Re: Porsche trans. (automatic -sort of) swap.
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 20:09:04 -0600
  ...I'm pretty sure Kennedy makes adaptors >for them. If I had the $$ I'd definitely do a triptronic, they will >handle all kinds...
• Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 18 May 2020 16:53:49 -0400
  ...I am thinking a stainless brake line >> from gowesty would work using a male M10 x 1 adaptor at the low pressure >> sensor port...
• Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:11:48 -0700
  ...We already have: > > Pressure tester with the vanagon adaptor,screw right onto the resivoir > bottle.. > All the usual wrenches,sockets,fluke meter,timing light...
• Re: How long to pump down A/C ?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 25 May 2003 09:42:01 EDT
  Why would you use the old o-rings ? You can get adaptor kits at Pep Boys quite cheap and the new ones are bluish...
• Re: Tiico conversion vs. other I-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:47:05 -0500
  ...The kit contains all mounts and support bars, flywheel, engine adaptor plate (no need to swap to the TD tank in a Syncro), coolant...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 Feb 2017 02:23:16 +0000
  ...housing; >> AFAIK, it needs to be removed for installation of starter adaptor plate. >> >> Neil. >> > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca...
• Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 11:25:57 -0400
  ...a small adaptor that looks to me like it might connect a large hose to a small one. It comes with a canister fuel...
• Re: cheap GPS
  Historical mailing list - robert
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:46:53 +0000
  ...A cig lighter adaptor with built-in FM traffic info expands it's versatility,and you can use the touch screen to make phone...
• Wheel offsets and widths to fit Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 May 2002 21:52:41 +1200
  ...and 10"*17 wheels, offset 20, at the rear plus 20mm adaptors in the rear (this equals offset 0 in the rear). Sure, we...
• Re: installing oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:26:48 -0400
  ...my '89 westy? I got the VDO gauge, sender, and extention adaptor from Bus Depot. I've tried the archives on this with no...
• Re: Video Display Question
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:41:14 -0400
  ...It's hooked up to the laptop via the laptop's headphone output and a Radio Snack adaptor for converting a the headphone mini...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:13:12 -0500
  ...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: Oil Cooler Install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 10:20:17 -0600
  How to you run the lines from the sandwich adaptor? Do they go under the motor - kind'a exposed, or did you route them...
• TDI Starter info was:Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 16:32:07 -0400
  ...d use a > super-thin nut and deeper recess in the adaptor. Since that bolt is one of > four engine mounting bolts strength is...
• Re: tri-star fender flares------looking for pictures of these on Vana gons.....anybody seen these?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 21:16:48 -0400
  ...the SVX wheels have a 55 mm offset, but with >the adaptors they fit perfectly under the wheel arches........And I just had >to...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagon awning
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:35:24 PDT
  ...Any recommendations? Thanks, > > > > Ken > >I have the A&E/Dometic "Catalina 2500", in the smallest size (8'2"), >with the "van adaptor kit" to...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:30:59 +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...
• Re: Cold start oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 11 May 2021 21:06:03 -0400
  ...had VDO oil pressure and temp gauges, senders on a sandwich adaptor at the oil filter. Start-up pressure has been just under 80...
• Re: Swivel adapter for sale
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 23:53:45 -0400
  ...J.W.Brier wrote: > >I have a set of swivel seat adaptors for sale. this includes not only the > >swivel plate that the seat...
• 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:34:00 +1200
  ...Whole kit (calipers, rotors, adaptors, brakelines, shims, bolts, hydraulik handbrakesystem etc.) will come to EURO 5700,--. Possible would also be 305mm rotors with 996...
• Considering scrapping my project van after forking out over $26 grand
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:01:32 +1300
  ...SVX engines, G50/50 trans, electric window etc kits, Raintronic wipers, adaptor axles etc) and tow it to the crusher. Don't know if...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:30:59 -0400
  ...the cost (or more)? Have you ever > installed one of the adaptors and starters, any experience? The forums > are filled with raves for the...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Shirewood
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 07:30:30 -0700
  ...PM, Shirewood wrote: >> Has anyone ever successfully installed a short shift adaptor in a vanagon 5 speed? I bought one from Gene Berg but...
• 83 wasserboxer swap?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 18:43:28 -0800
  ...Diesel Vanagon mounted the same block so there must be VW adaptor pieces to mount it. Intake and exhaust would have to be custom...
• Re: Vanagon/Porsche Project Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 07:03:41 +1200
  ...Not cheap, but then, what price your life & that of your van? Adaptor kit for front brakes DM1300 (there was no rear kit at...
• Re: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 28 May 1999 12:54:24 -0700
  I have an inverter which I use to power a vcr on long trips (the TV has a 12V adaptor built in) - main drawback...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:59:40 -0500
  You are probably right, as long as you never have to undo it. What happens then? Like after a rebuild. At the best you...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 05:37:04 +0000
  ...Not into adaptors or >>>>anything else just the diameter or tire sizes and I will compute the >>>>diameter. >>>> >>>>Height not treadwidth. >>>>Thanks >>> _________________________________________________________________ On the...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 20:17:59 -0600
  ...It has the Mullendore ( Im not sure I spelled that right) adaptor that allows the use of a late model diesel starter. It does...
• Re: Oil Pressure sensor
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:57:39 -0400
  I ended up getting a Male/Female oil pressure adaptor fitting that had more = thread on it which caught what thread was left in...
• Re: swivel and z-bed for sale. HELP the PIFF
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:29:12 -0500
  ...housing (new or good used), aaz flywheel, type-2 flywheel, KEP > adaptor plate, TiiCo flywheel.... > > pmail me for parts or prices. > > -matt > moscow ID...
• Re: PC300 inverter
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Sep 1995 18:11:26 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Unfortunately, I already cut off the cigarete lighter adaptor from the cord for a more permanent installation. :-( -- Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu...
• Good AND inexpensive tire pump, where to
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  23 Nov 96 07:53:43 EST
  ...Includes Presta and funnel adaptors. The last pump you'll ever buy. Made in Great Britain. 92390 BRASS BARREL POWER FOOT PUMP $58.95...
• Re: CB antenna question
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:33:44 -0400
  ...Adam, I personally have not used the adaptor, but i don't think it would be a good idea as the antenna has to...
• re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:54:24 -0500
  ...Heater propane tank refill adaptor for $14. Can folks talk a bit more about how these are used, and refilled, Are they $39 per...
• Re: Swap a Mazda Diesel in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:18:58 -0700
  ...I imagine KEP could/does make an adaptor plate > for this. > > BTW, youtube is a great resource for stuff like this. (i.e. didn...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for 81'-85' V'gons (a Long Report)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 21:14:37 -0700
  ...My Hansen 993 kit is on order, with adaptors to fit wheels with 5x114.3 PC. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:40:28 -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: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:25:04 -0800
  ...good to know. > > > > > > > > yah it's the kind with the release valve. > > > > > > > > Maybe the connectison to adaptor or to gauge are hinky > > > > > > > > On 11...
• Cable shifter for Porsche trans?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 May 2006 20:08:42 +1200
  ...Do I need to find an unused MSDS shifter0-adaptor mechanism... or can I take another route? Using the MSDS system means installing the...
• Re: Engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:33:44 -0700
  ...It seems that Kennedy Engineering makes an adaptor plate for the Subaru to Vanagon automatic swap (and likely for the VW engines too). From...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 25 May 2008 19:02:13 -0700
  ...a KEP (Kennedy Engineered Products) adaptor kit. This should include an adaptor plate, and Vanagon type flywheel that would bolt up to the I4...
• Re: Table leg hole?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:16:01 -0400
  ...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: I need help identifying a part...........
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:24:09 -0700
  ...http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Oil-pressure-switch-adaptor-for-waterboxer_act_shop.product_pID_58561579_lang_EN_country_GB.htm Just in...
• Re: Starter for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Oct 2020 06:24:41 -0400
  ...been common knowledge forever. >> BTW, if you had some of my adaptors and new SR0425N starters you wouldn't have to put that crap...
• Re: A different viewpoint
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:24:56 -0700
  ...could drop the gas engine (WBX?), cut the input shaft, install adaptor plate, brackets, carriers, engine, then tow it to exhaust shop for the...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:51:31 -0500
  Well, I'm no engineer, nor can I claim that my physics is always on the money. But, I would assume the assembly would...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:55:00 -0600
  ...Not into adaptors or >anything else just the diameter or tire sizes and I will compute the >diameter. > >Height not treadwidth. >Thanks > >���������������������������������������� >jimt >Planned...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:02:36 +0000
  ...half-buried, so I passed.  You could probably find a Kennedy adaptor plate and cobble the rest.  Neil in BC runs a Yahoo group...
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:36:45 -0500
  ...the fellow at the car stereo shop if there were harness > adaptors. Apparently not. It's cut and solder. > > Nice to see they standardized...
• Gas Tank Fitment; Subframe Crooked?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:16:00 -0800
  ...I'd pop in a filler pipe adaptor but my Visa card is cut up (fraud), and I really don't want to wait...
• Re: Dual Sender for VDO Oil Pressure Gauge...Install Suggestions Needed
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 14:24:48 -0400
  ...VDO 240 850D, T-adaptor M10x1 VW appl, V3092001391D, and I paid $10.00 for it. This will mount directly to the hole for...
• Re: Stereo install-- prevent a fire please
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:29:25 EDT
  ...Crutchfield Catalog sells adaptors, though.)) Thanks for any thoughts shared. I'm not opposed to paying a professional car stereo technician to do the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Feb 2006 (#2006-109)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:14:18 -0800
  ...By the way, if I remember correctly, I believe that BMW motorcycle dealers sell an adaptor that allows you to plug the "little male...
• Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:06:16 -0400
  ...10:48: >> >> What adaptor and starter did you yuse? And what engine and trans? I can’t see the video so would like the...
• Re: wiring for gauges
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 18:59:24 -0500
  ...I > had to use quite a selection of adaptors to hook mine up. > > Good Luck and Drive Safely > Ken Lewis > 86 Crewcab,60 356...