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  • Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Aug 2014 15:20:09 -0400
    ...Has anyone fabricated an extended hinge adapter to allow using the standard clam shell? Also, does anyone have 2 extra securing clips (251 801...
  • RE: Early 70's Van with Toyota Engine
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Mon, 13 Nov 1995 08:41:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...Using the adapter kit from Kennedy Engineered Products probably helps, too.
  • Re:Tach was The Berg and springs
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 09:17:58 -0700
    ...Are we talking something strange? I know that there are T >adapter out there, but I was wondering if I could go to my...
  • Re: antenna
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:07:52 -0500
    ...There may be adapters from Crutchfield or similar places. I don't know. I replaced my factory radio with an after market one. On...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:47:51 -0500
    Kevin, I have actually used the sandwich adapter for the oil pressure gauge sender. That is the easiest, and least pain install for the...
  • Re: Problems with cigarette lighter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:02:28 -0500
    ...Maas <katherine@kjmaas.com > >wrote: > > > Anyone else had problems with cigarette lighter blowing when you plug in > a > > computer with an inverter/adapter? I...
  • Re: Vanagon- Chev 2.8 V6 swap
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 1 Oct 1997 00:12:23 -0700
    ...My brother is a machinist and does not think an adapter >plate to mate engine and trans together will be a big deal. I...
  • Re: Replacing copper propane lines
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:21:50 -0700
    ...This because, apart from my longer >> regulator, I also have a solenoid shutoff valve between the >> regulator and >> the t-adapter which is connected...
  • Re: Stove thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
    Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:44:26 -0800
    ...Now achieving proper carburation with the propane adapter setup > requires a bit of a touch but it can be done with practice. > > The requirements...
  • Re: Trailer hitches..couple of questions
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:23:26 +0000
    ...I also see there are adapters that change the size of the hitch 'sockets'. Maybe that is the only way to get where I...
  • Re: Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Fri, 21 May 1999 09:13:48 -0500
    ...Drive S3 Trio 3D 2X AGP Video Adapter with 4MB D-Link 10/100Mbps Network Adapter 3 Year Hardware System price: $2650 CAD or...
  • Vanagon using Jeep steel wheels
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 28 May 2004 09:48:47 -0500
    ...Wheels: $100 Adapters: $180 Total: $380. Witdh: 7'' ET: 45 Adapter: 25mm Total backspace: 109 mm vs 112 mm of the Rhein. This combination...
  • Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Wed, 23 May 2012 07:14:25 -0400
    ...years, I just found out recently though that I can use it on my tank if I use that specific adapter grommet. Thanks, Bryan
  • Re: Transmission Oil Change
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Jun 1997 14:45:40 -0400 (EDT)
    Instead of using that BIG 17mm allen wrench, buy the little 17mm hex adapter for your socket wrench. Many bug shops have these, or...
  • Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:48:00 -0500
    ...250 1223 Kit $146.88 (I believe this was a sale) 250 4156 Adapter kit $ 13.29 250 4166 Wire harness $ 20,98 250...
  • Re: Antennae - Is an electric one possible?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:01:48 EDT
    ...Used the surface mount adapter (inner and outer) parts that were on the original factory unit. Removed the drivers side headlight to get working...
  • Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:14:35 -0500
    ...Mayrand wrote: >can not draw more power than the adapter can provide. Most laptops nowadays >draw about 45 watts from the AC or about...
  • Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:11:27 -0600
    ...The local hardware store didn't have anything in M10 either. -------------------------- Cl;ip ----------------------- I saw the adapters in a kit at Pep Boys for...
  • Re: vanagon sport steering wheel on ebay.de
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:47:33 EST
    ...You CAN fit those onto your Vanagon by using a spline adapter made by VW. I'll put up a webpage one of these...
  • Re: Cost of Ownership
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:14:16 -0700
    ...This year: $3,600 spring, "get ready for summer trip" costs. $400 alternator, $400 wheel bearing, $400 for new carb, $300 for adapter plate...
  • Re: NVC VW Diesel Jetta 4 sale
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 04:26:17 -0800
    ...Does it come with the adapters to install the engine in > my Syncro? > > BenT > >
  • Watercooled Mexican Microbusses, again
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:17:07 -0800
    ...Mark Daniel Stevens wrote: >KEP adapters are $600 +/- (2003 price sheet) >The KEP flywheel is not a replacement part.. you ruin it you need...
  • Re: Major oil leak ...
    Historical mailing list - David Hally
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:16:33 -0800
    ...There is an adapter piece that came off with the sender, at first I thought that I had got the wrong sender. There is...
  • Re: Replacing copper propane lines
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:47:35 -0400
    ...This because, apart from my longer > regulator, I also have a solenoid shutoff valve between the regulator and > the t-adapter which is connected...
  • Re: Another Cracked Relay Connection PICS (Jetta swap)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:48:33 -0500
    ...Yours, David ps - Neil, you should get hold of a Stereozoom scope or similar and turn up an eyepiece adapter for your camera for...
  • FW: Rejected posting to vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
    Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
    Fri, 3 May 2002 01:25:49 -0700
    ...Det finnes ogs� adapter slik at du kan bruke for eksempel Porsche felger, det som der er popul�rt er alle disse CUP felgene...
  • Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:58:29 -0500
    You can remove the 3/8"-24 UNF adapters and service the ports with the old R12 fittings. If you make sure your compressor...
  • Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:57:01 -0500
    ...After ~300k miles of dealing with the OE starter on three different vans I'm an evangelist for your adapter and this starter. It...
  • Re: New adapter plate: DIY Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 07:31:34 EDT
    About the oil pump. Actually with my conversion, using the diesel stuff, all I had to do was to put the pickup tube on...
  • Porsche trans -> wasser
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:25:10 -0400
    ...I matched up a syncro bellhousing with the 901 bell, the Subaru adapter plate fits both perfectly. You could get a 'sportomatic' version back...
  • Re: V6 Vanagon? Can it be done? ***
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 24 Apr 1999 20:17:22 EDT
    ...You can get an adapter plate from Kennedy Engineering for $500. However then you have to raise the deck lid height significantly (like 4...
  • Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:26:05 EDT
    ...On another application, I'm using MB lugbolts on stock MB wheels because I am using a steel wheel adapter. BenT
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner ....
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:31:54 +0000
    Hi Miguel, Wish I could be more "parts-number-specific" about that fuel intake hose but .... it is about 2-2 1/2" diameter...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 7 Sep 2014 22:57:13 -0600
    ...com and look at the Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter under Accessories. > They have metric adapters that would fit between the oil cooler and the...
  • Wee bit of update with engine and tranny
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 5 Jul 2021 19:50:41 -0700
    ...I turned some adapters. M9x1.25 re thread in the worn out stud holes (2) in heads. Made stainless studs m9 x1.25 one...
  • Re: throttle responce question
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 23 Jun 2004 00:49:53 -0500
    ...You can also get a 2bbl carb adapter to fit your existing intake runners. Check out E bay under 914 to find them. If...
  • Bleeding cooling system
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Jan 95 19:53:00 -0500
    ...Pehaps an adapter could be made to adapt an american pressure tester to Vws --- � O/db V2.0 #84 � I'm so poor, I...
  • HoLy CoW!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 13:11:46 -0600
    Anybody seen MSDS's Small Block Chevy Adapter Kit??!! Holy cow I wish I could do that!!! But I need a Porche Tranny.. it...
  • awning sources
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 17:39:40 -0400
    ...A&E Catalina 2500 for $269 (current sale price) and an adapter kit for vans (seems to be generic) for $43. They also have...
  • FS - 1 westy seat spinner
    Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 08:23:59 -0800
    I have one seat adapter for getting the passenger or driver's seat to spin like in a Westy. I bought it used but...
  • Re: lpg inlet connector type?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 17 May 2005 10:02:33 -0600
    ...But the inlet on the > Westy looks to be different. > > http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/lp-gas/propane-adapter-pol.htm > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J...
  • engine stand
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:25:10 -0400
    You can, but you might have to make some adapters. My stand is for a big ol' V8 so the spread of the 4...
  • Re: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 24 Aug 2013 21:54:25 -0400
    ...If using a "sandwich" adapter there is also the choice of placing the new oil cooler before or after the original heat exchanger. Unless...
  • Re: Cheapest engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 00:24:47 -0500
    VW I-4 1.8L gas motor with Kennedy adapter plate. 2.0 motor from Audi 80 is better choice, but more expensive. Motor...
  • Re: Oil cooler questions.
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 2 Nov 2022 09:44:03 -0700
    ...Are you asking about the sandwich adapter or the oil cooler itself? The thermostat in the oil cooler consists of a thermistor and a...
  • Re: WBX Carb conversion? Hoax! - NOT A HOAX
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:30:24 -0700
    ...The > manifold adapter in the kit does not line up with the manifold runners > of the 1.9. Not the same size holes, not...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Gauge install
    Historical mailing list - Ben S
    Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:40:59 -0700
    ...either way, no big deal, as i bought a M10 to 1/8"npt adapter from summit racing (it's an autometer part, as...
  • Re: Where do I find a new door lock actuator harness adapter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:04:26 -0800
    ...Does anyone know if there's an adapter kit for these, or > which of > the four pins on the new connector correspond to which...
  • Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:40:34 -0400
    ...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: Full flow oil pump
    Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 08:13:30 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Unless you are like me, still have that type > I in there with the adapter plate--dump long term plan, it should work. > (fortunately...
  • Fast idle testing
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Jul 1997 21:25:07 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I was looking at the shop manual intent on tracing the problem, and it makes reference to a special wiring adapter needed to make...
  • Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
    Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:18:29 -0800
    ...I ended up using the AC > adapter from my Powerbook (24V @ 1.8 AMPs) with some alligator clips to > charge it up (only took...
  • Re: LVC: Any direcway experiences?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 14:27:20 -0400
    ...Most laptops come standard with a DVD player these days. ------------------------------------------------ radio shack has two varieties of these laptop DC to DC adapters. one under...
  • Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 25 May 2012 11:18:52 -0600
    ...between lower ball joint and lower control arm as "Ball joint adapter". If possible, I use the same or similar wording as used in...
  • Sliding door slider extension
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:38:04 -0600
    ...I've an eye to making an exstension for my self, or maybe even an adapter so it can be a do-it-yourself...
  • Re: running 120 plug in to 12v adapter (fridge)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:24:31 -0700
    ...dear BW > DO NOT DO THIS >>> > DO NOT RUN FRIDGE FROM ADAPTER OR INVERTER > > You will have over load and possibly a fire which...
  • power in bus for a PC (little Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Sun, 28 May 2000 01:57:18 EDT
    ...I have a Compaq 1247 and I'm looking at the adapters on their website and I have two choices. One is a power...
  • Re: iPods in Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 18:15:27 -0600
    ...I can unplug the cassette adapter "plug in" from the audio out port on the XM receiver. I then insert the male plug from...
  • Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
    Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
    Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:14:59 -0700
    ...If using an adapter in between or in place of the oil filter a > sensor in the adapter on the outside (where the oil...
  • Subaru DIY swap info
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:06:33 -0300
    Hi, and nope it's not on the road yet! Have made up the main adapter plate for engine to trans, 'aircraft grade' aluminium...