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  • Re: Hatch Lock Extensions Now Available for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Sat, 29 Sep 2001 23:49:52 EDT
    ...The Vanagon hatch lock extensions are a new product for us. The fact that they are available from a top quality manufacturer in Germany...
  • Rear hatch latch extension?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 07:28:57 -0700
    I've seen a home-made extension for keeping the hatch open a little bit during camping. I'm looking for a ready-made...
  • Wanted: Heat/Air Control Lever Extension
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 24 May 2011 10:19:47 -0500
    ...Anyone got a single lever extension laying about that you care to part company with? Thanks, John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL...
  • Cost of Berg short shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 13:30:05 EST
    The Berg short shift kit is $31.15 w/o the gearshift extension and about $44 with. Berg has a $50 minimum order and...
  • Re: Shifter extension
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 27 May 2003 17:18:26 EDT
    Get a short shifter and extension from Gene Berg and you will wonder WHY did VW NOT DO THIS!!! It makes shifting much easier...
  • Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 10:42:51 -0500
    ...Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension. > I've simply laid my thumb across the 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock position...
  • smashed wheel well
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 04 May 94 00:51:49 EDT
    I smashed my wheelwell extension so I pounded it out with hammers for a few hours and then repainted it with factory paint I...
  • Re: berg shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:57:13 -0600
    Can someone who has this kit installed and who is a little taller than average chime in an opinion on the extension? I am...
  • Re: high lift jack? P/N for 16" Syncro jack extension cup
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:44:54 EST
    ...Did I miss anybody? ...reloading... >> I want to correct my earlier post regarding the manufacturer of the jack and extension. Both are made by...
  • Re: Stretched Vanagon with rear A/V Computer lounge
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Sat, 12 Dec 1998 17:19:32 -0500
    John - I agree, but I envision an extended Vanagon as having about a 6' extension in front of the front wheels, in addition to...
  • rear hatch lock extension
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:01:55 -0700
    While on the subject of rear hatch struts, another handy device for anyone tripping out west or wherever, is the rear hatch lock extension...
  • Re: Slider Extension
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 10:34:28 -0800
    ...fatter tires on my Syncro and looking for that Sliding > Door extension. Anyone know of a good source? Is there more than one choice...
  • Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:52:39 -0500
    SW wrote: > The simple fix for ripping things apart is this: > Use a 1 Foot long Extension cord for the connection to the Van...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Gauge install
    Historical mailing list - Ben S
    Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:40:59 -0700
    hey tabe, what extension are you using? i bought the one that volks cafe sells as part of their oil pressure gauge kit. when...
  • Re: Shifter extension
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 27 May 2003 15:47:31 -0700
    ...2:18 pm, Robert Lilley wrote: > Get a short shifter and extension from Gene Berg and you will wonder WHY did > VW NOT DO...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 11:34:01 -0800
    ...Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars? I can second that, two dinged wheel well arches, would love to cover them...
  • Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 15 Aug 1999 16:11:54 -0400
    ...The formula to calculate resulting torque with an extension is: Where: e = effective length of extension (distance between perpendiculars through center of hex and...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:38:13 -0300
    ...This seems to be the choice. > "wobble extension" > http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-3-8-eighth-inch-drive-impact-wobble-socket-extension-set...
  • Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:34:29 -0400
    If you don't use the extension the knob height doesn't change. The lever point changes..... But, like you I didn't add...
  • Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:24:23 -0700
    ...Slow filling problem? Even with the flexible extension (like the one from GoWesty but available many other places)? The trick is simple. Stick the...
  • Re: The Flat Tire Encounter
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 21 Feb 2003 13:20:12 -0800
    ...42 mm though. > Craftsman Breaker Bar, VV-44202 > Extension 1/2", H 44133 > Socket, 19mm (buses, vanagons) > 2 foot galvanized pipe extension
  • Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:13:11 -0400
    --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Roger Sisler wrote: > > the extension manages to come out with a single > ring around the extension. > > It will...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Lock Extension
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 12 Aug 2003 18:50:46 -0700
    ...Malcolm > kpaalman@LAUSD.K12.CA.US wrote: > > > Does anyone know where to get a rear hatch lock > extension(see link for > > picture)http://pws...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:45:10 -0300
    I presume the "wobble" extension is similar to a flex socket (looks like a small CV joint)? If so, I have a set of...
  • Space heater warning
    Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
    Fri, 22 Oct 1999 08:33:37 -0400
    ...I then unplug the extension cord from my westy (and wall socket) : ) So no jokes about long extension cords. Ok, no metaphorical jokes either...
  • Re: (F) Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Fri, 14 Sep 2001 17:27:59 -0600
    Well you just eliminated yourself from consideration...wobble extension on a torque wrench...jeez... -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Pollard [mailto:poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU] Sent...
  • Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
    Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
    Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:29:54 -0700
    ...The extension rack attaches to the 2 bike carrier to extend it to carry a third or fourth bike. The extension rack for the...
  • Re: berg shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 09:37:01 -0700
    ...putting on the extension > negated > the shorter throw and the crisper feel of shifting I got by adding the > kit. > I don't know...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 1 Aug 2015 07:38:15 -0700
    One can 'make-do' with a universal style extension and a piece of air line or other hose, To eliminate the flopping over that...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 11:16:23 -0800
    ...d be interested in locating some of those plastic wheel arch > extensions, primarily because one of my rear wheel arches is slightly > crushed, and...
  • Re: rear hatch lock extension
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:12:57 -0600
    ...I also have a rear screen that zips down the middle for easy access, and using that latch extension for ventilation while being able...
  • Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
    Historical mailing list - davesov
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 18:22:18 -0000
    ...Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions" > Subject: Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel...
  • Fw: Pull out oil filler
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 22:34:42 -0600
    | Am I the only one who didn't know that there's a nifty slide out extension | inside the oil fill tube (on the...
  • Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 22:13:52 -0600
    ...Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions" one thing you guys need to worry about if/when making copies...
  • Re: Looking for propane filler mod - filler extension
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:59:07 EST
    ...the extension was painted flourescent orange.. frank grun? gary lee? hmm... cant remember who, but i remember seeing it.. chris
  • >syncro< PU Wheel Well Extensions
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Wed, 6 Aug 97 12:45:16 UT
    ...Rubber Wheel Well Extensions Von: P & J Lander pjlander@ozemail.com.au Once again for everybody on the list now : with great thanks to...
  • Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 10:28:30 -0600
    ...company bottle >>>> mouths would be as large as the oil filler extension on the WBX engine. >> snip< > > What size bottles are being used here...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - James
    Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:18:57 -0400
    > Do they make a 1/4" wobble extension? You mean, like this Gray? http://shopgraytools.com/collections/1-4-drive-hand-socket/products/1...
  • Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:20:49 -0500
    I've simply laid my thumb across the 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock position on the filler extension and carefully poured that...
  • Removal Instructions for the black fender extensions on a Syncro was: Just Kampers mud flaps arrived
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Fri, 20 Nov 1998 16:27:28 -0700
    ...My van already has black plastic fender > extensions on the trailing edge of the wheelwells that interferes with > mounting the mud flaps. Anyone know...
  • Re: Shifter extension PS....
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 28 May 2003 15:34:19 -0400
    On Tue, 27 May 2003, Ben T wrote: > Your planned use of a shifter extension will work totally the opposite of the > short shift...
  • part number - vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:21:02 EDT
    ...there was no part number on the potmetal extension/adapter because its too small. chris
  • Re: Slider Extension
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:20:05 -0700
    ...fatter tires on my Syncro and looking for that > Sliding > Door extension. Anyone know of a good source? Is there more than one > choice...
  • Re: sliding door conversion, early-late
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Aug 2005 01:11:15 EDT
    ...you put an extension on the door handle to give > her more leverage......... > > good idea, but i wouldnt add the extension to the stock...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 07:00:53 -0500
    Thanks David, Just checked, it's crazy.. $995 for a couple of pieces of plastic fender extensions... If anyone has a vacuum former we...
  • Re: warm up time, battery blankets, I live in snow
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Fri, 1 Jan 1999 20:17:29 -0800
    ...With the same extension cord, I run a 60W light bulb into the driver side foot well. It worked very well to keep the...
  • Re: westy table height extension mod
    Historical mailing list - Zolly
    Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:11:26 -0700
    ...westy table height extension mod > This has been one of the best functionality mods I have done on my > camper. I heartily recommend it...
  • Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:34:14 -0500
    On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, Laurence Smith wrote: > I purchased the VDO oil pressure sender extension hose from Bus-Boys > (about US$27). Only...
  • Re: Vanagon fire and acetone
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:00:15 -0800
    Dam this is handy and the firefox extensions makes it painless http://extensions.roachfiend.com/bugmenot.xpi > If you ever need to login to...
  • Berg Group Purchase Instructions!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Mon, 5 Feb 2001 18:09:40 EST
    ...GB6790 quick shift kit only $25.46 GB6780 quick shift kit with 12mm extension $34.38 GB6785 quick shift kit with 14mm extension $36...
  • Re: Shifter extension
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:43:06 -0700
    ...Shifter extension > > > > whoa! > > > > are you saying that VAG made a design mistake in the Vanagon? > > > > :) > > > > "thees moost be inkorrect, in Germany vee haf keine...
  • Re: fiamma awning 10 ft or 11-8 ft
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 17 May 2007 16:59:27 -0700
    ...I went with the Fiamma to get the extra two feet of extension (8foot 2 inches opposed to the 6 foot extension on the...
  • Re: Berg Short Shift Kit
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:40:27 -0500
    ...like was the way the shifter looked after adding the > aluminum extension shaft. I tried covering it with black shrink tubing to > match the...
  • Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Sat, 10 Dec 2005 23:27:25 -0500
    Been poking around on the net, I had seen some sites where they had " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars. Now I am searching...
  • Shifter extension
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 27 May 2003 10:47:02 -0400
    Does anyone make a simple S-shaped shifter extension for Vanagons? I've seen them for baywindow buses, but I assume the threads on...
  • Hatch lock extensions back in stock
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 14:02:48 -0600
    We just received a shipment of hatch lock extensions from Germany. This is the same exact part that was sold through Westfalia in Germany...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:57:15 +0000
    ...This seems to be the choice. > > "wobble extension" > > > http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-3-8-eighth-inch-drive-impact-wobble-socket-extension-set...
  • Projektzwo driving light compatibility
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:47:02 -0800
    I realize it has been discussed here before that the PZ lights made by Hella are specific to the lower grill extension. IIRC, someone...
  • Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:04:24 -0700
    ...company bottle >mouths would be as large as the oil filler extension on the WBX engine. Just this morning I was changing the oil...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Lock Extension
    Historical mailing list - Morrison, Peter
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 08:32:03 +0100
    ...Rear Hatch Lock Extension Does anyone know where to get a rear hatch lock extension(see link for picture)http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...