← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 16+: 60 results shown for Adaptor.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

Oil pressure sender & VDO gauge upgrade, anyone of you guy did the conversion?
Historical mailing list - Ben
Thu, 16 May 2002 15:53:08 -0400
...From Bus Depot experience, it's not a direct fit, an adaptor need to be built!!!! But i think it's a direct fit...
Re: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Fri, 29 May 2020 14:22:00 -0400
...I presume you need a sandwich adaptor to supply the cooler and I would use an inline thermostat and not one in the sandwich...
Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 04 Nov 1994 08:52:23 EST
...So, I tried with the large, craftsman socket, a 3/4 to 1/2 adaptor, and a 1/2 inch breaker bar. After all...
Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 1 Feb 2004 10:39:53 -0800
...I made a adaptor for the Motronic throttle body. I have pictures and info . Robert ----Original Message Follows---- From: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 7 Sep 2014 22:57:13 -0600
...authkey=CMW42OH705nRDA&pid=5777668943063750386&oid=109991183317103413704> <http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx> ORR ~ DeanB On 7 Sep , 2014, at 9:13 PM...
Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Tue, 11 May 2010 14:22:29 -0400
...it, but if i need >> to pick one up as an adaptor i need to know ASAP. >> >> -Craig >> '85GL turned WESTY >> BOSTIG in the...
Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:53:20 -0800
...trip, am considering the gowesty reduction gear starter > vs the mullendore adaptor/TDI starter since it *seems* the former will be > an easier install...
Re: Largest diameter wheel.
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:28:30 -0800
...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: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit
Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 12:42:53 -0700
...ZAP-11705 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 72 Plate with "Sandwich" Oil Filter Adaptor $132.00 NOTE: ZAP-11705 is recommended only for Vanagon Wasserboxers...
Re: starting problem
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:36:05 -0400
...If I had to do it over again, I'd get the adaptor for the diesel starter. Simply because they can be gotten at...
Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:08:41 -0500
...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: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 5 Sep 2017 17:10:37 -0700
...sender-adapter-3-4unf-16.aspx > > http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx > > > Gauges > > http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Gauges.aspx > > http://www.glowshiftdirect...
Re: Fuel Injectors
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 15 Nov 2000 19:07:49 -0800
...Thing is, the Golf/Jetta fuel rail (with attached regulator) fits perfectly, and would be a much safer setup than gluing adaptors onto the...
Re: Elec.Gurus! DC ground question (fridge fans off shore power)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:40:00 -0700
...Good to know 12V power adaptor (wallwart) may be fused. Re inline fuse: I really should install an inline fuse on 12V power adaptor...
Re: Porsche 930 CVs
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 06:24:31 -0700
...Familiar with Porsche CVs? I need to fit 930 CVs on my bus, and have Weddle make me a set of adaptor driveshafts. However...
Re: tri-star fender flares------looking for pictures of these on Vana gons.....anybody seen these?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:38:00 -0700
...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: SV: Volvo motor for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 19:13:24 -0800
...I > have a 1987 VW VANAGON GL with automatic > transmission. > Calle Fallberg tells me that you produce an adaptor > kit to place a VOLVO...
Re: Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts in ETKA
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:06:59 -0700
...The KEP adaptor kit I'm using is referred to by KEP as a "Rabbit" style kit. (15 degree). So yes, the Jetta engine...
Re: trans fluid
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:38:07 -0700
...I can't see how you'd do it without the pump adaptor (as expensive as MT-90 is, I didn't want it...
Re: Stuck Strut Bar Bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:06:47 -0800
...I think it's a hair away from > snapping. <rolls eyes> These fasteners are obviously rusted to the > lower BJ adaptors. > > PIC: > http://tubaneil...
Re: Cold start oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:11:02 -0700
...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: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
...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: Camper question
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 16:31:57 -0500
...If I were to unplug the fridge or use a double plug adaptor and use that plug if I understand properly, I would need...
Here we don't go Again!!! Adaptor, fix. Hey Ken!
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sun, 30 May 1999 01:47:01 EDT
In a message dated 5/29/99 8:57:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, shortlid@JUNO.COM writes: << We it's doing it again...
Complete I4 engine conversion kit for sale!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:01:59 -0700
...1 - Fast Forward I4 Engine Installation Kit (KEP adaptor kit for an automatic, coolant hoses, cross bar, engine mounts, misc. hardware, coolant and air...
Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:06:32 -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: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:11:04 -0800
...and there's no adaptor kit for them. >Those famous words, 'It'll blow any *** away'. Get a clue, VW has wee 1.9...
Last few procedures to complete my 85 engine overhaul!!!!
Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:36:04 -0800
...Bentley book shows a "T" with a 0.15mm reduction orifice adaptor going to the throttle body, from this "vacuum shut off valve. Could...
Re: Shade tree computer maintenance(Vanagon content yes)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:43:20 -0800
...What a Mother to do? Tried plugging in my trusty wall > power adaptor for something else that burned up that had 12V and > 1400ma...
Re: Cold Weather starting
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:35:56 +0000
...Hi David, I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter. Same advantages as GW or...
Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 18:50:59 +0000
...a 12 volt adaptor for items would be a plus. I’ll be watching the other thread about batteries for tips there but I...
Re: Extra storage?
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:29:27 -0400
...sure if that's Thule's problem or the tail-light adaptor in the van, but am looking for replacement LED bulbs to 'lighten...
Some Comments on Generic, three wire, O2 Sensorfor digifant
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:39:01 EDT
...sensor (lots of these in the yards) and soldered up an adaptor cable. As Darrell says, use a high temperature version of a shrink...
Re: [vanagon] Vanagon re-power cheap & reliable
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:31:29 -0700
...has 100hp and can be done with a KEP or other adaptor plate? Just a thought....... Neil. (who hopes to have his donor Jetta...
Re: propane pressure in severe cold
Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 08:33:59 -0500
...threaded male that comes with the extend-a-stay adaptor.This adapter consists of 2 female post adapters 1 close nipple and 1 coupling...
Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 12:25:39 -0700
...a 12 volt adaptor for items would be a plus. I’ll be watching the other thread about batteries for tips there but I...
Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:09:07 -0700
...Does anyone know if any chain auto parts stores or car dealerships sell an adaptor that fits? Do any other makes share the same...
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTS
Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
Sun, 25 Oct 1998 16:34:50 -0800
...7.Remove lower balljoint nut(27mm) to end of thread,place small jack under 3 lowerjoint adaptor retaining bolts(I didn't remove these...
Lighting the fridge-the E-Z way
Historical mailing list - Mark G
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 23:50:29 -0400
...Anyway, I attached the small red adaptor to the high-flow air output, stuck it into the drain tube, hit the propane button, and...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 09:30:51 -0700
Did you nab the lower control arm adaptors? I found that the radius arm bolts were "welded" into one of those on my van...
Re: 4-disc-brake
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:03:26 -0800
...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: How long to pump down A/C ?
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sun, 25 May 2003 13:15:50 -0400
...How long to pump down A/C ? > Why would you use the old o-rings ? > You can get adaptor kits at Pep Boys quite...
Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:13:03 -0500
...We already have: > > Pressure tester with the vanagon adaptor,screw right onto the resivoir > bottle.. > All the usual wrenches,sockets,fluke meter,timing light...
Cheap Westies For Sale
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 11:33:12 -0400
...The previous owner put a Ford engine in it using a flywheel adaptor plate, and that engine is now smoking. Best bet is to...
Re: Propane refill adaptor
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:48:52 -0400
OK guys, 20 messages and I can’t figure out if I can actually buy this useful device. So is there a link to...
Re: Dometic Cooler
Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:58:45 -0700
...You can run it off a 1lb bottle of propane for a weekend with the included adaptor/regulator--does the craigslist cooler have that...
Re: Vanagon Watertemp gauge weirdness
Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
Thu, 9 May 1996 15:55:48 -0700 (PDT)
...Is there an stant/vw threaded adaptor out there, should i being doing this up front on the radiator, not at all, or...? mondo...
Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:06:30 -0500
But can the 3.99 grease gun hose take the heat from the engine? What I think I'm going to do is install...
Re: porsche cup2 alloys
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 20:04:03 -0800
...First, I > can manufacture and sell adaptors to mount Porsche wheels on a Vanagon. > Next, check out my '87 GL with 2001 Boxster S...
Re: H-4 Headlight questions
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:21:04 -0700
...instructions (Hella) and instructions for > installing the bulb that mention an adaptor plug..Did I miss out on that, > or > will they plug right...
Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 14:04:38 -0400
...Do you own or have access to gauges, vacuum pump and assorted tools and adaptors? Do you know what pressures to expect? Good Luck...
Re: Digifant help!!! - NEW CPU?
Historical mailing list - Guy
Tue, 16 Dec 1997 08:33:24 -0600
...13 IO >lines > >MC6821CP 40 pin Peripheral Interface Adaptor > >CD74HCT373E 20 pin Tri-state Octal D-type latch > >ADC0809CCN 28 pin 8 bit A...
Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:19:12 -0500
...Bosch 110 starter rebuild) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJM2veUNBc0 I too would be of the Mullendore adaptor + new TDI install camp as...
Re: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
Fri, 29 May 2020 12:14:18 -0700
...I presume you need a sandwich adaptor to supply the cooler and I would use an inline thermostat and not one in the sandwich...
Re: re fill small propane tanks
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:53:16 -0800
...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: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:24:06 +0100
...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: WTB: Adaptor Plate for Stock Diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:18:55 -0500
indeed the engine compartment hoses.. and though I have an extra set (in reserve) I am one that would prefer to run easier to...
aerator/hose for Westfalia faucet
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:52:30 -0400
...The other is finding an easy way to connect to the aerator- maybe some kind of hose barb and maybe an adaptor to match...
Homemade aerator for Westfalia faucet
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:50:35 -0400
...The other is finding an easy way to connect to the aerator- maybe some kind of hose barb and maybe an adaptor to match...
Re: Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:47:59 -0400
...I also have the adaptor for the starter and that uses less power. Also, several items like my radios and dash power points are...