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Re: Propane Hose Adapter (Useful Westy Accessory on Closeout)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:31:57 -0400
...But they said it should be rare that you would have any need for that. > Does the adaptor for the 1lb bottle require the...
Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:41:21 -0400
Hi Jim and others, OK, we need someone like Alistair or Karl to fabricate the adaptor. Having the interior handle makes shutting the slider...
(Part II) Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:48:21 -0700
...about 6K ago - maybe a > bad part?? > > > Any ideas from you seasoned vets would be great - Thanks, > > Ben > 88 Wofsburg Weekender ej22 (KEP adaptor) >
Re: propex heaters (group buy?)
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 18:08:15 -0700
...propex will fit the heaters with 1/4" inlets so no adaptor is >necessary.) > >I think we should have 10 people to do this...
Re: Happy Friday and a possible list option.
Historical mailing list - Karl
Mon, 8 Jul 2024 12:08:35 -0700
...Regarding the starter adaptors: I'm beginning to look for someone or a company to take it over (with payment for the rights) as...
Re: Water leak from faucet
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Fri, 24 Mar 2000 00:12:51 EST
...Also, I needed to make an adaptor plate to fit the faucet in the old hole in the countertop. Overall, I'm very, very...
Re: Head light mystery
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:55:10 -0500
...was failing. > > I had all ready purchased the replacement fuel line adaptor kit from GW so > they popped that on for me, so no...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:17 -0400
...Gates # 6G10FDLORX G25645-0610 $18 Parker Part 6-10L XHU86-S Metric swivel adaptor. Parker part 10691N-6-6 HP crimp swivel nut $5...
Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 11:59:36 -0800
...It was human error- the installer may not have connected a hose or left the brittle adaptor on the firewall, and gasoline leaked out...
Re: Idle problem/digitool readings
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 22:08:22 -0700
...I'll check the fuel pressure as soon as I can get the adaptors for my gauge, and then the rest of the stuff...
Re: Power steering rack leak
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:39:22 -0700
...Glad I did it! Just got a reman from the local foreign auto parts store (be sure to keep the line adaptors) don't...
Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
...930 CVs (4) Porsche 993 disc brakes all 4 wheels brake adaptors 114.3x5 PCD - Hansen Motorsport ?fuel-filler(s) - Hansen Motorsport race-style...
Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 26 Dec 2004 00:11:02 -0600
...to the AFM: >http://www.sonic.net/~its4pla/ebay/K&N-Adaptor.jpg > this will allow you to eliminate your factory airbox and run...
Re: Vintage machines
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 21 Jan 2023 17:35:18 -0800
...at venders like Uniwerks, or creative solutions like the Mullendore starter adaptor. Folks seem to be continuing to support our vans. Even metal evaporation...
Re: How long to pump down A/C ?
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sun, 25 May 2003 21:36:09 -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: Extra Oil cooler?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:03:35 -0700
...Boy, there are certainly a lot of fittings and adaptors to page through. I enjoy fabricating relatively simple straightforward mechanical systems such as an...
Re: Tuning Problems
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Apr 1994 16:39:01 EDT
...the fuel pump pushrod trying to bend it to clear the adaptor flange. I now have a piece of finely crafted coathanger in there...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 22:37:18 -0600
...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: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 7 Feb 2014 10:43:27 -0800
...This exhaust is on a Jetta 2.0 mounted at 15º with KEP adaptor and parts I fabricated. Exhaust (muffler) is mounted to engine...
Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:20:26 -0700
...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: EV oil change
Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
2 May 1996 13:25:52 -0700
...Now, after my brief bought with man versus machine induced insanity I own every socket size and adaptor known to man, as well as...
Re: Q's re: radio wires
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 7 Jan 2003 19:08:35 -0500
...Is there some kind > of > adaptor I need to attach the single wires I have for battery, > ignition, and > ground to the pair that...
1.9l Turbo Diesel Group purchase.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 20 Apr 1998 22:14:40 -0400
...or 2/ Get an adaptor kit from KEP. I'm doimg 1/ because I've already got a Diesel. Except for three issues the...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:31:36 -0400
...2016, at 03:51, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote: >> >> My adaptor + the LaTrical-brand TDI starter ($75) new, is far >> superior to GW...
Hansen brake kits #6 (Porsche conversion)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:36 +1200
...idea to simulate the Oettinger housing with the caliper mounts. > >These adaptors would need to be very strong and rigid. I'd hate to...
mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 11:55:50 -0500
...The universal adaptors are from Split Second: http://www.splitsec.com/ but they cost a mint. There are a number of companies that will...
Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:57:14 -0400
...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: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:12:23 -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: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Mon, 14 Oct 2002 01:05:54 -0400
...junction to the front side of the firewall, and a short adaptor hose cut from an old 1.9 hose. Karl ----- Original Message ----- > Karl...
X-Country -1 Week - DONE!
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Fri, 27 May 2005 23:24:56 -0400
...Even when you are 7 hours from home, you can bump into your coworker at a restaurant! The i-Pod (and cassette adaptor), don...
Re: Need for upgraded brakes for engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:50:21 +1200
...I have a set of 4 Porsche 993 brakes with Hansen adaptor kit. That should appease the authorities. Hansen tells me the stock mastercylinder...
Re: mini-adventure: Westy propane at U-Haul
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:01:32 -0700
...They get tossed up onto this big high platform where the men are filling and you watch em try to find an adaptor for...
semi paper project WC to AC stopped
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:03:54 -0600
...kennedy adaptor set would work for mating to tranny custom engine support bar needed overflow bottle support needed air box support needed and possibly...
Fwd: Starter for Syncro
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:44:40 -0700
...been common knowledge forever. > > >>> BTW, if you had some of my adaptors and new SR0425N starters you > > >>> wouldn't have to put that crap...
Re: Wire in fm modulators for IPODS/MP3 players (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:01:40 -0400
...IPOD to my CD player and can't stand the wireless > adaptors which is wierd because there is not that many radio stations in...
Re: The propane filling question tested...
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 22 May 2005 13:10:48 -0600
...to my Westy tank a la Option a: > > What kind of adaptor or hose end would I use to connect to my tank's...
Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:48:49 -0800
Do the Tiico's use an adaptor plate similar to KEP? Thanks, Neil. On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 6:27 PM, aatransaxle <daryl...
Re: Westy battery charger
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:31:19 -0500
...I know that when the ignition is off it drives the radio, 12v adaptor, kitchen wiring etc... > > > I would like to put a battery...
New, better starter option for conversions, especially diesels
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:10:38 -0400
...This conversion was assembled using a Kennedy adaptor plate, as many are. What I decided to use is the stock TDI car starter. Widely...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:42:41 -0400
...I'd feel more comfortable blacksmithing an adaptor plate then doing that wiring harness. :) >> a neighbor of mine has a Legacy, same year/engine...
Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:24:49 -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...
New Propane Tank Cost etc. Info (Long but useful?)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:21:07 -0700
...FWIW, tech connected a small test bottle of LP via an adaptor(s), to POL end of regulator. As such he was able to...
Re: oil light question
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 1 Jan 2014 19:29:39 -0500
...There is also a threaded adaptor bushing ( M16 I would say) which came out with this switch which I will clean up and replace...
how did this happen ... ?
Historical mailing list - sg
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:59:53 -0800
...oops, i dont have the right size spark plug adaptor for my socket wrench. hmm. guess i have to get the right one before...
Re: Cold start oil pressure
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 12 May 2021 09:37:08 -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: Oil light problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 06:35:17 -0500
...It's an oil pressure adaptor plate from Ken at Van-Again along with the VDO gauge from Bus Depot. Took awhile to install...
Re: Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:01:49 +0000
...future I might use a smaller battery. I also have the adaptor for the starter and that uses less power. Also, several items like...
Re: Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Nov 1994 08:39:57 -0600 (CST)
Chris, You wrote, among other things: >So, I tried with the large, craftsman socket, a 3/4 to 1/2 adaptor, >and a 1...
Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 28 May 2024 07:59:09 -0400
...The set I installed came with two adaptors for different vehicles and one was a perfect fit for my 85. >> >> And yes, I purchased...
Trip report Busses By the Bridge
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:02:37 -0500
...And, I did purchase his adaptor in anticipation of installing a new Gear reduction starter in my 84. Probably one of the most surprising...
Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:53:22 -0500
...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: tri-star fender flares------looking for pictures of these on Vana gons.....anybody seen these?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 09:59:41 -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...
Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 01:03:56 -0800
...The only things that are good are the engine mounts, the exhaust pipes, oil pan, some hoses, adaptor plate. With these you can get...
Re: Considering scrapping my project van after forking out over $26 grand
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:42:38 -0800
...SVX engines, G50/50 trans, electric window etc kits, Raintronic wipers, adaptor axles etc) and tow it to the crusher. Don't know if...
Add tie wraps to strain relieve connections to Starter Motor
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:50:23 +0000
...On the same Amazon link the IMI (or copies of) shows up, which again is what made me build the first prototype adaptor. I...
Re: Engine adaptor for Audi 5 cyl?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:41:33 EDT
To answer your query as to why, its simply because I have one....and I like the vans. I realise it would be far...
whistling engines again (was RE: GET BACK ON TOPIC!)
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 18 Aug 2004 23:13:22 -0400
...Hoffman said last time he saw an intermittent power problem at high speeds he put in what he called a "wiring harness adaptor to...
Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:57 -0400
...donor with fewer adaptations. > > > > It's also convenient to use the adaptor plate > > which is a must for automatic transmissions. > > > > > > Robert > > > > 1982 Westfalia with...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 21:49:31 -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: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:32 -0700
...OK, we need someone like Alistair or Karl to fabricate the adaptor. Having the interior handle makes shutting the slider so much nicer. I...