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• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:06:58 -0300
  ...Roy > On 16-Jul-2016, at 03:51, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote: > > My adaptor + the LaTrical-brand TDI starter ($75) new, is...
• 81 Westfalia Blues
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 12:15:15 -0700
  ...car show this weekend, I saw a Mazda conversion engine w. adaptor to VW tranny by Kennedy Eng.in So.Cal. I also have...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:59:42 -0700
  ...It's also convenient to use the adaptor plate which is a must for automatic transmissions. Robert 1982 Westfalia with '95 ABA engine ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk...
• Re: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 08:55:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...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: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:35:46 -0600
  ...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: Is there anybody out there?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:25:23 -0400
  ...industrial motor fitted to the existing 4-spd tranny with an adaptor plate. I believe Bob Hoover was involved in (or aware of) a...
• Oil Temp Sender and Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:53:20 -0700
  ...The sender connects to a threaded adaptor that replaces the oil relief plug - which I imagine many of you folks likely have in place...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:57:50 -0700
  ...Thankfully I had the KEP adaptor drilled for 50* mount (thank your Mark Drillock) so that much is ready to go. Making the box...
• Re: Looking for old GSM phone for my upcoming Belize trip
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:40:13 -0500
  ...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: free toolbox with vw purchase
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:26:30 -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: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 07:43:35 -0500
  David; Here is how I did it. If memory serves me I bought everything at PEP BOYS, which was two metric-to-standard converters...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:56:43 -0500
  ...Chase down a Snap On dealer and purchase a expansion tank adaptor, and > >the testing pressure pump. > > > >Best and fastest way to a resolve...
• Re: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 05:34:54 -0700
  ...Find a piece of 1/8'' hose and make the necessary adaptors (using other > sizes of hose) to attach it to a funnel. Run...
• Re: Tiico conversion vs. other I-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:23:41 -0600
  ...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: starter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:28:32 -0400
  ...I have the adaptor from Carl and a diesel gear reduction starter ready to go in a pinch. It is in my parts shed...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 10:41:59 -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: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:55:57 -0800
  ...motor into the >>> vanagon, and if Kennady Engineering has done the adaptor plates already.... >>> I am surprised this particular swap hasn't had some...
• Re: I need help identifying a part...........
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:10:17 -0700
  ...in? > > Or is the thread, ** and type of metal ** on the adaptor, that specific? > > Neil. > > On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 5:46 PM...
• Re: Oil pressure sender thread size?
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 5 May 2007 12:47:04 -0700
  ...Any T-adaptors are likely to also be 1/8 NPT unless you ask. Good Luck! David (dsl82westy) -------------------------------- Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 06...
• Re: in dash MP3 player??
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 17:01:15 -0800
  ...the speaker system in the Van or do you need special adaptors etc? How Are you going to mount it? The devil, as usual...
• Re: WTB trailer hitch for 84 westy ( Haynes Hitch )
  Historical mailing list - Don & Jennifer Hundt
  Sat, 13 May 2006 12:21:53 -0700
  ...plug, if your trailer has another type of plug there are adaptors available. Good luck, Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "John C." <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM...
• Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:02:40 -0700
  ...Takes an adaptor plate and some deisel Vanagon parts, often available on The Samba. Very drivable and easy to work on or have worked...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:00:32 -0500
  ...You will still need flywheel and adaptor plate etc from Kennedy or Smallcar or whomever... Contact Paul Guzyk at paul@guzyk.com phone (917...
• Re: trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:17:00 -0500
  ...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: Cold start oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 11 May 2021 23:38:24 -0600
  ...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: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:54:00 -0400
  look at the links on samba which I sent earlier On Tue, Oct 20, 2015 at 7:48 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net...
• Re: So let's talk about carrying green 1 LB Coleman cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:54:16 -0700
  ...I've used this purpose made adaptor for the fills. http://www.heatershop.com/1lb_probane_bottle_fill_kit.html Of course, YMMV, Courtney...
• Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:43:01 -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: VR-6; German disc-brake conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:22 +1200
  ...He is also happy to sell the adaptors only if you wish to source your own used factory Porsche parts. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 22:36:55 -0700
  ...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: Curious locations for hardwired 3 way cig power outlet ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:42:11 -0700
  ...com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online &category=DC+AdaptorsandPlugs&product=2701550 >so I sat in the van trying to decide the...
• evaporator cabinet in place now have pressure switch/50 amp fuse blown-long
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 10 May 2007 09:14:49 -0400
  ...We had a problem with one of the conversion valves on the low side causing the Schrader valve to open up when the adaptor...
• Re: Blew the heads (both)... DIESEL
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 21:53:22 +1200
  ...You would have to get an adaptor plate and flywheel fabricated, as I doubt KEP or anyone else will have an adaptor for any...
• Dunno, really :-)
  Historical mailing list - Wouter de Waal
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 13:40:51 +0200 (SAT)
  ...engine (aftermarket guys either get this bell housing or use an adaptor plate) This setup can adapt either the older 2.2l carb engines...
• bilge blower speed control - HOW?
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:42:35 -0800
  ...gear ratio 1 set of header pipes for a Corvair 1 adaptor plate for Corvair engine to VW transaxle 1 1949 Chevy Pickup, 3100...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:14:32 -0600
  ...ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Hi David, > > I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or > gas gear reduction starter. Same...
• Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:17:10 -0600
  ...lens that would also fit > into the PZ housing with an adaptor. > > Of course, if the new kit is superior to the PZ one...
• Roof racks and misc.
  Historical mailing list - Earl J.Smith
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 13:04:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...had thought ahead a bit more I could have made the adaptor plate long enough to use the spacing that existed. Oh that 20...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:01:16 -0500
  If you were creative enough, you could set up propane or mapp gas with a compressed air setup instead of the small oxygen tanks...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:10:12 -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: Problem installing a baby seat
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:31:48 -0500
  ...I was thinking of getting a piece of metal made to act as an adaptor. It would bolt into the original location, and have...
• Re: Squeal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 05:26:35 -0500
  ...So as soon as I get some adaptor fittings I'll test out my fuel pressure which I have never done yet. The gauge...
• Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:51:58 -0600
  ...such symptoms and could be corrected with some kind of an adaptor. I found a reference to this problem in the archives, although not...
• Re: Engine Stands. Which works best for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:30:14 -0500
  ...base that my Bostig Zetec motor is sitting on using the adaptor to make it bolt to the vanagon trans. BTW the Bostig "Kit...
• Re: installing oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 03:22:46 -0500
  ...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: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 7 May 2002 07:37:06 -0500
  ...This setup >would be comparable to the 993 turbo brakes and will fit your wheels. > >Whole kit (calipers, rotors, adaptors, brakelines, shims, bolts, >hydraulik...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:42:21 -0500
  ...I decided to go the adaptor hose route. Even then, I could find no tool that would allow me to screw the hose into...
• Re: Homemade aerator for Westfalia faucet
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:42:16 -0600
  ...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: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:05 -0700
  ...I never really tried running on 12v. > You can run it off a 1lb bottle of propane for a weekend with the included adaptor...
• Re: 82 Westy w/Porsche 3.2 Carrera Engine FS
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 23:39:04 +1200
  ...So far I have the Caravelle, a KEP flywheel/adaptor plate kit, an SVX engine and my G50 trans arrived a couple of weeks...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:31:01 -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...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 7 May 2002 11:57:37 -0500
  ...turbo brakes and will fit >your wheels. > > > >Whole kit (calipers, rotors, adaptors, brakelines, shims, >bolts, > >hydraulik handbrakesystem etc.) will come to EURO 5700,--. > > > >Possible...
• Re: inline 4 swap
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 May 2009 15:17:05 -0700
  ...Though I used a KEP adaptor plate, I had to cut the input shaft on my air cooled tranny. I'm *just* about certain...
• Re: Cooling system part numbers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:13:45 -0500
  ...These diagrams list not just hose part numbers, but the pipes, t-adaptors, housings, etc. as well. I have not linked them off of...
• Fw: Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - selten
  Tue, 7 May 2002 07:44:35 -0500
  ...This setup > > >would be comparable to the 993 turbo brakes and will fit your wheels. > > > > > >Whole kit (calipers, rotors, adaptors, brakelines, shims, bolts, > > >hydraulik...
• Re: Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 12 May 1998 07:29:25 -0400
  ...The > wireharness adaptor isn't going to cure your problem, it's still needed > though. Michael M. 87 syncro. >
• Awning, screens,bike rack, more for sale
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 20:23:49 -0700
  ...Catalina 2500 by dometic 9" 10" Originally sold by Camping World for 375 with van adaptors. Just like new. Yours for $150.00 SCREENS...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:56:28 -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...
• Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensor behind Speedo, how do they work, wiring diagrams, tachometer changes, etc
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 00:13:04 +1000
  ...they are remove the resistor, attach the dynamic oil pressure switch adaptor (circuit to the Speedo plug) to the circuit board. My question to...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:34:03 -0400
  ...I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the adaptor > pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone recommend a > specific ball...