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  • hydraulic clutch tube and fittings
    Historical mailing list - David White
    Wed, 4 Aug 2010 21:44:00 -0700
    ...bubble flanged or tell me where I can get an metric adapter to go from a bubble flange to the flat flange. Sometimes it...
  • Re: Headlight Dilemma
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Tue, 12 May 2009 09:51:13 -0400
    ...You can make adapters for the wiring harness so you don't have to cut the original 87 harness. -paul
  • 2 Qs: source for multimeter US 1119; size of plug for man. tranny
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Mar 1997 15:59:06 -0500
    ...is used? Is this just a big alan wrench or is it a special hex head socket or adapter? Thanks, Karl 88 GL (110K)
  • Re: Engine Conversiions
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 4 Jan 2003 07:59:52 -0600
    ...Was it necessary to raise the deck height? Where did the adapter come from? Would it work with an automatic? TIA Larry A. J...
  • Fuel Pressure rail valve on 82
    Historical mailing list - misemefein
    Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:55:52 -0500
    Does anyone know what kind of valve is on the fuel pressure rail of an 82 Vanagon CV engine? Can I get an adapter...
  • Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
    Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 10:32:54 -0800
    ...It's possible, but the adapters are not too cheap.
  • Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
    Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
    Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:51:24 -0800
    ...Get yourself a hydraulic press! > The thing about dealing with the lower ball joint in the ball-joint adapter > is that the surface you...
  • Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 03:30:29 EDT
    In a message dated 6/20/02 11:46:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, simon@FARRSIDE.NET writes: > ETKA is showing an "adapter", 155...
  • Re: refilling propane bottles, potential hazards?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:32:02 -0800
    ...Scares me. > > Now, we carry a little "pancake" tank, and have the hoses and adapter so > we don't need to mess with the...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:00:43 -0700
    ...Don't those cans hold one pound? mcneely ---- Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan...
  • Re: Cooling System Project (Tools)
    Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
    Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:26:41 -0700
    ...It's good to know that most all pressure testor kits available don't include an adapter for our Vanagons....OK. Sounds like you...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Sun, 7 Sep 2014 20:13:32 -0700
    Check out glowshiftdirect.com and look at the Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter under Accessories. They have metric adapters that would fit between the oil...
  • Re: 1.9 Coolant hose Diameter
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:06:19 -0800
    sure, I just bought a 5/8ths to 3/4 hose adapter from CarQuest .. and on can adapt verious hoses to fit wherever. You...
  • kooltrons
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Sep 1994 11:18:04 +0800
    ...As I recall, the AC adapter is extra. They heat/cool +/- 40F degrees of ambient temperature, i.e., trying to warm your lasagne in...
  • Re: Vanagon Conversion Kits for around $2500
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:43:22 EST
    You use the adapter plate because you can't swap a bellhousing on an automatic and the bellhousings for the diesel are impossible to...
  • Re: oil cooling
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:42:50 EST
    Yes, there are thermostatic adapters available. You can add one in line for about $30-35 or you can get the sandwich type which...
  • off subaru, vw ......engines
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Thu, 31 May 2001 13:05:59 -0400
    ...engine (my understanding is that Kennedy can provide all kind of adapters)? Is it the boxer concept or what? Karl (who loves his aircooled...
  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:50:07 -0600
    ...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: oil temperature sender.
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 01:45:15 -0500
    My VDO oil temp sending unit had a 10x1mm thread pitch and got the drain plug adapter from Bus Boys, but they claimed that...
  • Re: VW Vanagon tool needed
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:47:15 -0500
    I usually just use my R-12 gauge set with the high side adapter for R-134a. When you get a R-134a conversion...
  • Re: Swivel adapter for sale
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 5 Apr 1998 23:53:45 -0400
    Well after reading this I have to ask if anyone else has a swivel seat adapter that does not require welding? Eric 86-VW4x4...
  • Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders
    Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
    Sat, 4 Nov 2000 13:26:44 -0500
    ...After several fillings I got tired of paying and bought myself an adapter to a 10 or 20 pounders and also adapter to refill...
  • Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 22 May 2018 17:37:23 -0400
    > > I was going to perform the 2nd check “regulator”, however I am unsure > about the step where one connects the multimeter with adapter to...
  • Re: Fans fans fans
    Historical mailing list - vwwoody
    Wed, 4 Jun 2014 18:04:08 -0500
    ...http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Fan-Can-Batteries-Adapter/dp/B001APXO5C/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1401921819&sr=8-8&keywords=O2...
  • Buick V6 powered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Young
    Fri, 2 May 2008 10:55:36 -0700
    ...And I know Keh has the adapter. The only down side (that I know of) is that it sticks up and the engine lid...
  • Re: Need A Checklist...
    Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
    Sun, 09 Mar 1997 16:25:53 -0500
    ...Knife forks and spoon(eatin irons)Bread knife,Can opener,wooden spoon ,flat spatula electric adapters(ungrounded to grounded adapter,3 way adapter,drinking...
  • Re: running 120 plug in to 12v adapter (fridge)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:22:59 -0700
    dear BW DO NOT DO THIS >>> DO NOT RUN FRIDGE FROM ADAPTER OR INVERTER You will have over load and possibly a fire which...
  • Re: Jump Seat Adapter
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Thu, 2 Apr 2015 18:37:20 -0700
    ...This adapter makes it possible to simply place the seat inside, theoretically, but I'm looking for input from folks who bought and used...
  • Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 15 Aug 1999 16:11:54 -0400
    At 13:21 8/15/99 -0700, Dana E Hager wrote: >Anyone know where to find a torque wrench or adapter to torque the...
  • Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:53:33 -0700
    ...I > haven't > found any online or local. > I did find a nice aluminum adapter from Van-Cafe.com that steps up > from the...
  • Re: Vanagon Conversion Kits for around $2500
    Historical mailing list - karl
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:57:04 -0500
    ...diesel bellhousing? ----- Original Message ----- From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> > You use the adapter plate because you can't swap a bellhousing on an > automatic and...
  • Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 10:57:20 -0800
    >... doesn't have an adapter for the Vanagon, so they just skip it entirely. > >Doug Fitz-Randolph >'90 Syncro >Freeport, ME Hence the "free...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:56:49 -0700
    ...cleanly under the engine lid 3) If doesn't require an adapter plate (unless you have an automatic) 4) I sell the conversion kits...
  • Re: oil pressure problems,still
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:09:30 -0400
    ...Use a longer adapter, or use a bushing type repair. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:21:57 -0700
    ...what's it good for? Get an adapter and use it for regular 12v > accessories? Yeah, pretty much. It holds more securely than the...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Guage, Kohl-Weiss, TDC sender
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 4 Sep 94 20:21:46 EDT
    ...The pressure gauge does not come with the sender/adapter which fits in the existing oil pressure hole. Since we had the engine out...
  • Re: Making a Vanagon Short Shift Adapter
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 08:37:17 -0700
    ...Making a Vanagon Short Shift Adapter All, I'm not plugging only one vendor, but volks cafe has the shifter on there site, little...
  • Re: TIICO: drive plate confusion
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:57:51 -0400
    ...my engine does not appear to have an adapter on the bell housing end. There is just the engine block, no "adapter" that TIICo...
  • Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:08:29 -0400
    Unfortunately I had a mechanic ruin a ball joint because he didn't have the correct press adapter which clears the steering knuckle. I...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0800
    ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used To: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Bosch H4 Headlight Installation in Vanagon (plus EV MV seat adapter)
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Sat, 6 Mar 2010 16:26:36 -0800
    Nice video-thanks for sharing. I found it amusing that you intentionally left out the removal of the SA Grille. You mean the old...
  • Re: FI pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Thu, 2 Nov 95 13:02:24 EST
    Likewise I also own a full Snap-On fuel pressure gauge set with adapters to analyze most any American or European or Jap car...
  • Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Tue, 11 May 1999 23:16:29 -0400
    ...where? If not, conceptually where is the best spot? There are adapters for 1/2", 3/4" and 5/8" interior diameter hoses. TIA...
  • Re: Steering wheel question
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:12:45 +0200
    Mark Mages wrote: > Does anyone know if any other VW steering wheels will > swap with the vanagon wheel without an adapter? I have a...
  • Audi 5cyl vs Tiico decision
    Historical mailing list - Andre Duvall
    Sun, 16 Jun 2002 17:32:18 -0400
    ...Would I be stupid to put this engine in my Syncro or stupid not to? Last where can I get an adapter plate for...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Option's for Power Window Van owners - help needed
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 19:23:12 -0400
    ...You'll need to either run new wires or use a "common ground adapter". David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
  • Re: Which Mann is right for my van?
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:20:35 -0400
    ...The I4 have the bypass in the filter adapter, The Vanagon >does not. Dennis
  • Re: I lost my cool!!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 23:18:45 -0400
    ...R134A uses easy on fittings (but which are different sizes for the high and low pressure sides.) Quick conversion kits often have an adapter...
  • Re: Oil cooling..
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:55:09 -0800
    ...The adapter has an outlet to plumb your oil cooler > in and out. A > check valve, a switch of some sort to allow normal...
  • Re: Need towball or receiver for SA tow hitch
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 24 May 2011 13:21:11 -0700
    ...David's measurement of his hitch adapter is markably different from the one on the website that Karl referenced below. Which one is correct...
  • Trailer hitches..couple of questions
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:59:26 -0800
    ...I also see there are adapters that change the size of the hitch 'sockets'. Maybe that is the only way to get where I...
  • Re: Why won't my engine go in?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 5 Oct 2002 14:22:55 -0700
    ...Why won't my engine go in? It's an inline-4, has a KEP adapter plate on it, all 4 studs on the...
  • Re: 2006 Volvo V70 wagon 17" rims
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 05:42:08 -0700
    I'm afraid not w/o adapters or surgery of some kind. The Volvo V70 has a 5x108mm vs. Vanagon which had 5x112mm bolt...
  • 3spd auto to 4spd auto conversion
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:29:10 EDT
    ...back that advertised replacement trannies from the 82 V'gons w/adapters to fit it in the newer V'gons. One of the reasons...
  • Catalina 2500
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Geho
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 07:18:09 -0400
    I just received my 8'2" Catalina 2500 Awning from Camping world along with the van adapter kit and am going to install it...
  • propane question
    Historical mailing list - MARGIE REYES
    Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:50:09 -0600
    ...propane tank? I'm wondering if there is some sort of adapter or mechanism that would allow me to hook up an ordinary Coleman...
  • Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 3 Oct 2000 13:19:47 -0400
    ...Anyone have a suggestion for an adapter to spin on to the existing filter location?
  • Rusted out fuel tank wanted
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:26:41 -0400
    ...I'm going to adapter a 2 wheel drive sending unit. This will require that I cut out a piece from a fuel tank...
  • Re: Zetec Bostig test drive..long
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:19:11 -0700
    ...What do you think of the Subaru Diesel Turbo?? Let's hope it will fit (adapter plate and electronics) http://ymmv.coffeehaus.com/archives...
  • Re: XM 1000 by Xantrex
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:30:04 -0700
    ...But why not just get a 12v adapter? Smaller, probably cheaper, and more efficient use of the available poser. On 7/7/07, Mark...