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  • Vanagon FI Test Equip & Sorry
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Oct 1994 10:21:15 -0400
    ...VW 1315A/1 adapter. Little piece of wire about $35 at Zelenda. Test Harness (two prong) used in conjunction with US 1119 multimeter used...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:27:18 -0400
    ...It has worked very well ,no adapter needed later mark d In a message dated 9/15/2013 6:51:44 A.M. Eastern...
  • Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:46:53 -0800
    ...ll fire reliably while barely > turning over.) > > I looked at the adapter offered by Westy Ventures: > > http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html > > I never...
  • Re: Muffler replacement for cheap!!
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 21:38:33 -0700
    ...I used an adapter for 1 1/4 inch id to 2 > inch and used a muffler clamp to attach that to the pipe...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Apr 2014 (#2014-197)
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:41:06 -0700
    Talk with Christopher from T3 Technique about the wheel adapters/spacers/studs/bolts/nuts required for this swap. Would look pretty cool On Fri...
  • Re: 5spds
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Mon, 07 Jul 1997 16:17:53 -0700
    ...I think that I would have to fabricate a front mount, a bell housing adapter and get some custom length axles, but it probably...
  • Propex install-Help!!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Fri, 29 Sep 2000 23:37:20 -0600
    ...I'm not familiar with propane fittings in this size, is it standard stuff, with adapters to mate to the tank? I'm going...
  • Re: 2nd Battery Time Again...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 10 May 2001 16:31:58 -0500
    ...I run the radio, 12V TV/VCR Combo, Interior lights, Portable CD player on an adapter.
  • Re: antenna
    Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:43:38 -0500
    they have adapters on egay all the time. ----- Original Message ----- From: "j v" <jrv_hd@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday...
  • Oil pressure questions again
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:49:01 -0700
    ...Look, I ordered that sandwich plate, and the 1/8 inch npt to m10 adapter. All is well and I am awaiting delivery.HOWEVER...
  • Re: Hi-Lift Adapter Measurements
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 11 May 2010 10:18:59 -0500
    ...Michael Sullivan wrote: >> >> Can anyone give me the measurements of the adapter? I need to know the >> pipe >> diameter and length. Also need to...
  • Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:54:31 -0400
    http://m.harborfreight.com/master-ball-joint-adapter-set-14pc-60307.html On Mar 11, 2015 8:27 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com...
  • Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 21:29:34 -0800
    ...Yes. >Is an adapter plate required.? Yes. >Who makes one for this conversion? I sell adapters that will work with the VR6 >Are diesel...
  • Re: ODBII for smartphones
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:13:47 +0000
    ...The free mobile app is pretty nice and works better than Torque, but it only supports certain adapters from scantool I believe. I am...
  • Re: ball joint replacement
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:58:23 -0700
    ...I don't know if one needs to undo the steering ball joint or remove the ball joint adapter with the ball joint attached...
  • Re: Seat Options
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:31:22 -0600
    ...Buy the adapters and they bolt right in . > > There is a price to be comfortable . > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >>>> >
  • Naval/navel jelly HxPOx
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 18:15:04 -0800
    ...neatly converts it to iron phosphate without using an A?C adapter or batteries or Windoze. That iron oxide is rust. Now you just...
  • Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:53:58 -0500
    ...Of course, the station I go to doesn't have an adapter for the Vanagon, so they just skip it entirely. Doug Fitz-Randolph...
  • Replacing long coolant pipes on 84 , alternative fixes?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Fri, 12 Apr 2002 08:10:04 -0500
    ...pipes with a 1.9l WBX engine? I did this using adapters from NAPA about 5 years ago, Sam. I think I had to...
  • Re: Lower ball joint
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Feb 2005 23:30:40 -0500
    Carry the lower control arm or the adapter end to an auto machine shop with the new part. They can do it for you...
  • Re: Subie swap curiosity
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Sat, 4 May 2013 19:42:26 -0400
    ...with fewer parts. > > The KEP adapter and flywheel/torque converter drive plate costs less > > than their manual trans adapter and flyhweel.. > > and there's...
  • Re: a propane tank idea
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 31 Dec 2001 09:58:18 -0800
    ...You would not want a mistake to happen from an incorrect valve like an explosion would you? The adapter idea is great however and...
  • Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:53:36 -0800
    ...Your adapter as I mentioned works fine after the fitting, some of which you note on your website. No complaints. I have an SVX...
  • 90 GL Oil temp sender options?/Motor Mount Diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 26 Jul 2002 10:47:18 -0500
    ...Since I boogered up the 14mm to 10 mm adapter for my VDO oil temp sender(installed in place of oil drain hole) and...
  • GoWesty Starter Install Questions
    Historical mailing list - moondog
    Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:15:36 -0400
    ...GVW-PMS-MT-BNDL" starter, not the upgrade one with the adapter flange. Also, are there any pitfalls in the cable hookups? Thanks All...
  • Re: cigarette lighter behind drivers seat
    Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:48:42 MST
    ...Does this require a special adapter or something. Sorry for the newbie question but I am tierd of wondering how this thing works. Thanks...
  • Re: Boxster motor in Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Wessels
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:24:48 EST
    ...Biggest problem is the reference and speed sensors for the Motronic. Adapter would not be that hard to make but the flywheel with its...
  • Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:58:07 -0800
    ...Instead of using adapters and other engineering mods to fit > a conversion, is it feasible to retain the stock power plant and > increase power...
  • Re: iPod in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 21:59:25 -0700
    I'm also running the Alpine CDA 9857 which, with the optional iPod adapter, I connected right up. I also run Sirius satellite radio...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:56:41 -0500
    ...Don't those cans hold one pound? mcneely > > ---- Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan...
  • 5-cylinder Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Wed, 11 Sep 1996 11:31:51 EST
    ...1 bellhousing for the bus transmission 1 special flywheel (240mm) 1 crankshaft adapter with bearing 1 engine carrier with weld(ed? ing?) parts 1...
  • Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:57:22 -0400
    At 05:30 PM 6/26/2012, Dave Mcneely wrote: >Stuart, you mean that the steel connector does not prevent the fire >starter from...
  • Paulchen bike rack info needed
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:54:13 -0400
    About 15 years ago I purchased a Paulchen rear hatch rack but I didn't buy the bike mounting adapter brackets. Does anyone have...
  • Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnnngin' in the Rain!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sat, 22 Apr 2000 23:38:05 -0600
    ...http://www.kennedyeng.com//index.htm They build adapters for both the 915 and the G50. Larry
  • Re: Cigarette lighter socket standard?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
    Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:57:54 -0500
    ...Fortunately the adapters aren't hard to find. Sprint gave them away for my phone; said they were for Mercedes vehicles. I'm sure...
  • Re: Anyone fabricate swivel seats ?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:20:41 -0600
    EuroCampers will have Vanagon swivel seat adapters back in stock in about a week. Our shipment is due in port today, so hopefully it...
  • fuel pressure gage questions
    Historical mailing list - Scott W.
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 11:42:41 -0800
    ...i see that fastforward has adapters for this, i was hoping i could find something locally, or make one if anybody has an idea...
  • Re: Diesel Performance
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:02:01 +1000
    ...uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/ Herr Doktor, Are you able to supply the adapter for my 5sp gearbox? Will I need to raise the height of...
  • Re: Need towball or receiver for SA tow hitch
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Tue, 24 May 2011 16:37:34 -0400
    ...David's measurement of his hitch adapter is markably different from the one on the website that Karl referenced below. Which one is correct...
  • Subaru 3.3litre 230HP wasser
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Sep 1996 17:32:36 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Posting in rec.4x4 showed a Subaru SVX with 6 cylinders and 24 valves, and KEP lists the adapter plate for it same as...
  • Re: Aircooled trans to watercooled Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 13:15:46 EDT
    ...I guess he has a lot of time on his hands? I believe that Transform sells some sort of shift linkage adapter that allows...
  • Audi V6 in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Thu, 30 Oct 2003 14:43:29 -0800
    ...somewhere? Any feedback beside the raised deck lid? Is there any adapter available from Kennedy? Thanks! Christian 1986 Westfalia/Syncro --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive...
  • Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory ...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Dec 2004 21:45:26 EST
    ...now i know what to look for on my next junkyard trip..Merkur Xr4Ti headrests fit the vanagon, and so does the intake adapter...
  • Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:44:56 -0500
    ...I understand that adapters are normal for gauges to be hooked up, most times. What is usually used in that tiny fuel port. If...
  • Re: Adaptor to pump ...
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:04:07 +0000
    ...Voila! instant adapter. Hope this helps, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com -------------- Original message -------------- From: Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> > Hi List...
  • I'm so excited! (ordered my KEP plate!)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:26:55 -0800
    ...Finally ordered my KEP adapter plate for my VW I4 to Vanagon install! I can't wait! (picture Homer Simpson doing his "I can...
  • Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 18 May 2005 23:13:03 -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: Wheel spacing Question II
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:12:24 -0500
    ...You could buy adapter/spacers >>(google >> >wheel adapters) but I think other people would say pass on these wheels >>and >> >find something more suitable...
  • Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:59:55 -0500
    ...It has the smaller outlet pipe and of course I hadn't >>> planned ahead enough to have a 7 to 11 mm adapter on...
  • Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:08:24 -0400
    The new adapter is a 't'-fitting also? I was referring to the actual camper's regulator brass t-fitting. It's on the...
  • shortest propane tee available
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Wed, 8 Aug 2018 20:43:46 -0400
    I am interested in getting a propane tee to allow using a second chance adapter, power an external grill off the vanagon tank, etc...
  • Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sat, 3 Oct 2009 20:31:21 -0400
    ...m looking for a 1 or 2 gallon propane tank and adapter to replace the > disposable propane bottles for heater and camping stove use...
  • Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 08 Jan 95 00:41:56 CST
    ...says it includes an adapter for use on "other cables, such as throttle ... Fits all cables up to 1/2" in diameter." part # 1693...
  • source for VDO stuff?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 16:02:29 +0000
    ...Pressure Adapter Hose Kit as found on http://www.bus-boys.com/bbvdo.htm I've heard some negative reviews of service from Bus...
  • Re: ENGINE SWAPS
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 24 Aug 1998 18:38:30 -0700
    Which bolts? Transmission is simular - KEP makes a VR6 flywheel adapter. Engine mounting bolts are WAY different! At 13:31 8/24/98 -0400...
  • Re: Wasserboxer into a T1?
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 21:14:55 -0700
    ...Anyone with > any experience on this matter? Will the engine bolt up to a T1 trans, or > will adapters be necessary? Just kicking it...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
    Historical mailing list - John Wessels
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:04:43 EST
    ...It comes with the adapter plate, flywheel and engine mounts but not the clutch. It also comes with the oil pan, pickup tube, coolant...
  • cheap fuel pressure tester
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:53:34 -0400
    ...It comes with a bunch of adapters and goes up to 100 psi with 1 psi increments. The manual says it has an error...
  • Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:43:16 +0100
    I made adapters, that�s correct. I definitely wanted NO modification of the vanagon�s suspension or the calipers. Since the calipers have the...
  • Another Good Experience With Crutchfield
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:13:41 -0700
    ...I was first able to get the Aux adapter for my five year old Pioneer unit and that worked initially but quit after a...