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• Replacement engine space
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 17:11:59 -0000
  As I have found information about a number of sources of adapters for replacement third-party Vanagon engines, I will put together a list...
• Re: Westy Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:41:20 -0600
  > Thanks Bill, here it is from the website, apparently is it .35amps. > at 12V off the DC adapter. Amazing that is uses 8 AA...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:22:06 -0700
  but some have had fun with subie engine fires... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmVA9173Vy0&feature=player_embedded and this one... could easily...
• fs stock fm/tape deck from 1991
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 12:11:30 -0500
  ...The only time I used the tape deck was for an adapter to a portable cd player. I know the code works because I...
• Steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 14:31:38 -0700
  Does anyone know if any other VW steering wheels will swap with the vanagon wheel without an adapter? I have a real nice aluminum...
• Freon CMathis
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 13:02:05 -0700
  ...My local mechanic also does AC so he borrowed the adapter and got some cans from the other shop. My mechanic said the freon...
• Re: Can steel wheels be trued?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:44:27 EST
  ...With > > the outer > > bearing races in place it makes a great adapter for most tire > > balancers to > > accept those early wheels. > ************************************** AOL now offers...
• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:45:15 -0800
  ...Nice to know there's an adapter seal. ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, December...
• Re: porsche cup2 alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 23:42:45 EST
  ...I have found wheel adapters at h&r springs to accomadate porsche 5/130 (71.6 CB) for $189/pair. A little more than...
• Re: Another Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:43:28 -0700
  ...receive type hitch and I am looking for some kind of adapter that would > allow using a receiver bike rack. I've googled and...
• Re: Voltage surges
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 May 2010 10:47:01 -0400
  ...by three or so with double RCA both ends and an adapter to change the sex of one end. I've had a couple...
• Re: Radio Reception Fix or Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 17 May 2010 10:58:50 -0700
  ...Was the reception good before, and then suddenly got worse? Often those adapters shake loose after time and just need reconnecting. James V 86...
• Re: Hi-Lift Adapter Measurements
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 11 May 2010 10:27:14 -0500
  $5.00 US to view this info, BTW :-) payable to alistairistheman.com Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' 73 Beetle...
• More Westys FS Phoenix, AZ
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 20:07:01 -0700
  ...at ac 22k mis. $5800. (602) 254-8739 **UNDER SANDBUGGIES** FORD 2.8 6cyl engine w/aftermarket turbo & all adapters & flywheel for bus trans...
• Re: 2 Qs: source for multimeter US 1119; size of plug for man.
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Wed, 12 Mar 1997 23:55:07 -0500
  ...alan wrench > >or is it a special hex head socket or adapter? > 17 mm hex head socket I used the 'big bolt with two...
• Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 14:09:01 -0400 (EDT)
  My application -- windsurfing Want far back to help top popping My front is above the divot behind the skylight. Back is about 4-6...
• Re: Anyone have any really cool aftermarket steering wheel suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 23:19:09 -0400
  ...Leather clad and requires no adapters, just slips right on. Same diameter as the standard (power steering model) Vanagon steering wheel. But with the...
• Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 21:39:59 -0400
  ...1/2" drive torque wrench + 1/2" to 3/8" adapter + short extension + long extension + 3/8" to 1/4" adapter + 8mm socket + 8mm...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 3 May 2019 10:36:38 -0400
  ...We use a sandwich adapter which goes between > your oil filter and where it mounts. You unscrew your oil filter, screw > this sandwich unit...
• Re: Oil overfill -- now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:53:42 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > the oil cooler is connected via a Mocal sandwich adapter which has a temp > controlled check valve...
• Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:47:17 -0400
  ...boot that connects to the likewise booted female fast-on on the harness with a double-male adapter that fits the boots. Yours, David
• heater boxes, exhaust, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 10:08:51 -0400
  ...Does an adapter exist for the type IV engine that will let me remove the heater boxes altogether? If anyone has suggestions as to...
• Re: Has This Happened to You
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 09:58:03 -0500
  ...Whitney sells an adapter that allows older VW wheels with the giant hole in the center to be mounted/balanced on modern equipment. Pat...
• CB antenna question
  Historical mailing list - adam GROVe
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:03:05 -0800
  HI all, I'm looking to install a CB in my 91 Westy and wonder if anyone has tried using the adapter that JC...
• Re: Strange hole in dash
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 19:17:37 EST
  ...and your cigarette lighter outlet, as well as a 3 way adapter. Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 636-797-9015 636...
• Re: Passing NJ Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:40:41 -0600
  ...I always have assumed it's because they don't have the right adapter to connect it to their tester. So far (3 times...
• Re: Oil Fill Tube.
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 06:48:10 +0000
  ...2) Use a 1/4" drive 13mm socket with a 1/4" drive U-joint and a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter to...
• Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 08:50:19 -0500
  ...Not if you also unscrew the pipe adapter prior to dropping the cooler. Then you don't have to go through any of the...
• Re: XM 1000 by Xantrex
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:37:46 -0700
  Is there a 12-volt (cigarette plug) adapter for the MacBook? That would be more efficient. If not, then I have used plenty of...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:03:48 -0500
  ...Some sandwich adapters have built in thermostats, but I chose to use a Gene Berg adapter to the filte mounting and move the oil...
• Re: Front license plate attachment 1984
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:40:16 -0500
  ...Let me > know if you have those holes and I'll pull the adapter bracket info for you. > > -Julia > http://wanderwagen.com/ > > On Thu...
• Re: Vanagon Fire Season
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:05:15 -0400
  ...The plastic adapter on the firewall should be eliminated .�Here's why:https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/VehicleDetails.aspx?auctionID=0&itemID=12723628&RowNumber...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:58:52 -0800
  ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no! Date: January 19, 2009 10:19:49...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:13:27 -0600
  ...the talk about adapters is cool and all, but I would like to > > remind anyone who is making an adapter, please remember to chamfer...
• Re: Heater hose help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:53:38 -0700
  ...Use one inch heater > hose to connect the adapter to the cylinder head fitting. Attach the other > end using standard five-eighths heater hose...
• Oil temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:37:26 -0500
  ...Does anyone know of the sender p/n or the thread size of the adapter plug in the case that accommodates the pressure sender...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:00:56 -0400
  His stuff is high quality, his service is excellent and I have found him to be completely honest. While he is opinionated he is...
• Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:30:34 -0700
  ...Mark Mister Tom wrote: > I'm looking for a 1 or 2 gallon propane tank and adapter to replace the > disposable propane bottles for...
• Re: engine swaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 22:28:39 -0700
  ...Maybe you could use an Audi trans??? >Larry > Use the Corvair transaxle with adapters to VW inner cv's; rotation direction is no longer...
• Re: an inexpensive muffler
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 22:56:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It comes > with a small tail pipe and an adapter to 1 7/8" pipe. > You also need a 3 bolt flange that bolts...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:41:38 -0600
  ...6mm-19mm > File Set > Magnetic Pullers: (2) with Mirrors > Adapters: several 3/8" and 1/2" adapters and extenders > Allen Wrenches: Up to 17mm...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:11:03 -0800
  ...If there was a readily available junkyard seat from another vehicle that would work for the vanagon, I'd consider making an adapter kit...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:35:53 -0400
  ...It took a lot beers and time to get them in. > > Here's a link to the adapter. It looks like I may be...
• Re: Wheel spacing Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 03:50:37 +0000
  ...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: Deal on solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:48:53 -0400
  ...Some > of > the early solar adapters on the list here paid $1000 for that kind of > wattage just a few years ago. I may...
• Wanted !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:05:57 EDT
  Folks, I am looking for the motor mounting brackets, oil pan and adapter plate to install a VW I4 engine into a auto tranny...
• Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:05:56 -0400
  ...My first thought is use Dremel cutoff wheel (with right-angle adapter or flex-drive?) to cut the studs off flush and remove the...
• Re: Duratech?
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 09:49:34 -0500
  ...is now listing the Ford Duratech 4cyl on > their list of adapters. Anyone know anything about this? > > Would this would be the Duratech-badged...
• Split-Case/Tunnel Case Trans Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 12:02:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...They make an adapter that goes from the nosecode of the new tranny to the old body. Its $30. It seems, from asking around...
• RE: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:10:38 -0800
  ...if I had the gumption, I'd get a sandwich plate/adapter and move the damn filter location to somewhere where I don't...
• FW: ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 10:06:03 -0400
  > >I also have a Kennedy Eng. Adapter someone left in a van at a salvage yard. >I got charged for a flywheel-pressure plate...
• Anyone out there install a Busboys oil cooler on a WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 08:50:46 -0400
  ...I have a similar setup with a sandwich plate adapter on my 81 and it works great......... Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70...
• Re: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:33:03 -0700
  ...adaptor kit >>> (flywheel, sdaptor plate). >> >> Er, I thought Kennedy made an adapter kit? > > For Subaru and many others, sure. NOT for the VW V6...
• FS: H&R wheel adapter/spacer
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:42:31 -0500
  I've got a brand new pair of H&R wheel spacers that I'm about to put on ebay, thought I'd try...
• Vendor info request. - European and US
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 14:13:18 -0700
  ...Interesting note was an adapter to put a golf engine in your old beetle. Anybody know anything about them?? ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best...
• Re: Idle Vanagon Question - upgrading engine
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:16:33 -0700
  ...Smallcar was out of adapter/flywheels too, I went to Mastercraft in Santa Barbara and they sold me a KEP adapter/flywheel and their...
• Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 13:52:47 -0700
  ...Rear wheel axle nut torque > > > Anyone know where to find a torque wrench or adapter to torque the rear > axle nut. Bentley requires 369...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:30:32 -0700
  ...Works great, and receives admiring inquiries in the campgrounds. <br> <br> I didn't like the way the adapter brackets clamped onto the rain...
• Re: Fuel Line Size
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:57:24 -0500
  ...The cube filter has these two different sizes one on each end so it is not only a filter but also a size adapter...
• Re: refilling propane bottles, potential hazards?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:18:16 -0500
  ...Scares me. > > Now, we carry a little "pancake" tank, and have the hoses and adapter so > we don't need to mess with the...