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• Re: 1.8t motor confirm my suspicions
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Jun 2017 19:28:36 -0700
  ...to yhe AWP? If you used a KEP plate, Mullendore starter adaptor and a slightly lower HP (smaller) starter on the WBX clutch housing...
• Re: Vintage machines
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:43:39 -0500
  ...at venders like Uniwerks, or creative solutions like the Mullendore starter adaptor. Folks seem to be continuing to support our vans. Even metal evaporation...
• Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:05:30 -0400
  ...I know how and have used the adaptors and t's to use a 20LB tank that I have to haul around with me...
• Porsche transaxle in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:46:11 +1200
  ...In fact the Subaru/VW kit adaptor plate is the same as the Subaru/Porsche. My kit is sitting in my livingroom now; it...
• Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:40:03 -0700
  ...11705 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 72 Plate with "Sandwich" Oil Filter Adaptor $132.00" shown on http://www.bus-boys.com/oilcoolingremote.html -- is...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:23:41 -0500
  ...installer may not have connected a hose or left the > brittle adaptor on the firewall, and gasoline leaked out. The engine was > running, the...
• Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 07:14:58 -0500
  ...are the engine >mounts, the exhaust pipes, oil pan, some hoses, >adaptor plate. > >With these you can get your own inline four. > >I know...
• Was Brake Rotor Squeal. Now tuning and timing research
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 08:04:10 -0800
  ...So as soon as I get some adaptor fittings I'll test > out my fuel pressure which I have never done yet. The gauge...
• Re: What about this specific actuator in an 89?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:23:53 +1100
  ...A pigtail adaptor does come with the unit. However this is to connect the newer type wiring harness to the existing wiring coming from...
• Re: stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:52:42 -0400
  ...from the upper bunk at night! You will need an antenna adaptor, Best Buy will charge you $15 or you can get it on...
• Re: Q's re: radio wires
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 15:57:43 -0700
  ...Is there some kind of > adaptor I need to attach the single wires I have for battery, ignition, and > ground to the pair that...
• Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:45:02 -0800
  ...A 1.8 head replaced the 2.0 head, and a '92 Jetta-Golf >intake manifold . > >I made a adaptor for the Motronic throttle...
• Possible FAQ? (warning: kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 97 12:06:12 -0700
  ...Put the 3/8" to 1/2" adaptor on the 3/8" drive ratchet; Grab a hold of "killer" (the big, long Craftsman screwdriver...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:19:03 -0400
  ...Glad I did it! Just got a reman from the local foreign auto parts store (be sure to keep the line adaptors) don't...
• Hansen brake kits #2
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:09:29 +1200
  ...This kit is from Hansen >>motorsport. >>911 Biturbo with new rotor-centers and an adaptor like on the Audi RS2 to >>mount the calipers...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:34:46 -0500
  ...I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the > > adaptor > > > pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone > > recommend a > > > specific ball...
• Ooops Re: Highway hesitation in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 13:11:46 -0700
  ...It's an adaptor for your >wiring harness that goes on your AFM. It is real simple to attach and no >modifcations are needed...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 04:46:24 +0000
  ...adapter-3-4unf-16.as >>> px >>> >>> http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx >>> >>> >>> Gauges >>> >>> http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Gauges.aspx >>> >>> http://www.glowshiftdirect...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine? I-4.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:38:26 -0800
  ...With the Kennedy adaptor it might make the project much more attractive to those of us so inclined. > > I'll admit I'm unlikely...
• When Is A Project Finished?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:14:56 -0500
  ...In order to do that I had to design wheel adaptors (CNC machined from T6061 billet with 10.9 grade hardware). Next it was...
• Re: (Part II) Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:50:30 -0800
  ...vets would be great - Thanks, > > > > Ben > > 88 Wofsburg Weekender ej22 (KEP adaptor) > > > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" (Bustorius) http://web.mac.com...
• Re: Determine if new pilot bearing needs replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 Oct 2017 15:09:34 -0700
  ...As it turns out, the crank snout, thus pilot bearing end, sits about 3 - 4 mm beyond the Kennedy adaptor plate. So, with the...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:38:42 -0600
  ...Completely hopeless for a vanagon transplant. > > I got turned on to this idea because someone is making an adaptor for > >putting them in Toyota...
• Re: [vanagon] Vanagon re-power cheap & reliable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:23:24 -0700
  ...BUT!---you'll need different mounts, bell housing or adaptor plates, and much MUCH more. Not an 'easy' or bolt-in conversion, ya gotta...
• Re: How is coolant getting to exhaust???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 11:22:45 -0400
  ...Find a friend with a compressor, make some kind of adaptor with a small hose that will fit into the 8 stud hole, force...
• The Tool List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...There will also be various extension and adaptor lengths. If you wait for the right sale you might even get 10% off or a...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:46:27 -0800
  ...And, I did purchase his adaptor in anticipation of installing a new Gear reduction starter in my 84. > > Probably one of the most surprising...
• V6 & 091 FS in New Zealand, Loaf too
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:10:18 +1300
  ...The engine is adapted to fit the VW trans and comes with adaptor plate, flywheel and Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) clutch. The exhaust suits...
• Re: Oil Temp Sender and Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:29:50 -0700
  ...oil temp >> > gauge to work. >> > >> > The sender connects to a threaded adaptor that replaces the oil relief >> > plug - which I imagine many of you...
• Re: trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:29:12 -0600
  ...I can't see how you'd do it without the pump adaptor (as expensive as MT-90 is, I didn't want it...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine? I-4.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:02:30 -0800
  ...even he used a lot of factory parts.� With the Kennedy adaptor it might make the project much more attractive to those of us...
• Re: how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:02:36 -0600
  ...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: home engine repair happenings: final fixes and oil presssure light woes
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 07:44:37 -0800
  ...So I just ran >the VDO Adaptor hose to the oil pressure spot below #3 & #4. Mounted the >sender to the pushrod tube tin...
• Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:05:03 -0400
  ...I had the R-12 in my '87 Westy system removed and a vacuum pulled, then put the adaptor on the low side plug...
• Re: Fuel pump question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:32:14 -0400
  ...I considered making a temp ring to male adaptor to bring in my van to go with the new style spare pump, but I...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 11:11:46 -0800
  ...This exhaust is on a Jetta 2.0 mounted at 15� with KEP > adaptor and parts I fabricated. Exhaust (muffler) is mounted to engine...
• Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster - Details and Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:56:57 EST
  ...For the inlet lines to master cylinder, I believe I used the plastic barb adaptors from a Super Beetle. I use an inline T...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:18:17 -0700
  ...You could probably find a Kennedy adaptor plate and cobble the rest. > Neil in BC runs a Yahoo group on I-4 conversions but...
• Subaru engines, Renault as the car of the year and Labrador
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 10:13:32 -0500
  ...For what I know he charges 450$ can for the adaptor plate between the transmission and the motor. The name of the mecanics is...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:40:25 -0500
  ...I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the >> > adaptor >> > > pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone >> > recommend a >> > > specific ball...
• Re: Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 10:43:46 +1200
  ...I need these larger wheels to fit the Porsche 993 brakes I intend installing (using a Hansen adaptor kit). I already have new Konis...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 21:53:38 -0700
  ...adapter-3-4unf-16.as >>>> px >>>> >>>> http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx >>>> >>>> >>>> Gauges >>>> >>>> http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Gauges.aspx >>>> >>>> http://www.glowshiftdirect...
• Re: V8 T2
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 22:47:23 +1300
  ...The engine is very compact and fit in there nicely (had to have a flywheel & adaptor-plate made). The stock VW starter handled it...
• Re: Progress with my 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:30:03 -0500
  ...I got that wrong. > I managed to get hoses connected to the radiator and back, not exactly factory spec but new hoses with adaptors...
• Re: subaru 6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:00:09 +1200
  ...The basic EJ kit (flywheel, adaptor plate) will fit the EG33, and I'd expect it to fit the EZ too. The KEP exhaust...
• Re: fridge....saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:14:24 -0800
  ...It might be possible to screw the 1 lb bottle adaptor right into the T fitting and skip the hose entirely but I don...
• Re: Stereo Installation question: 83 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 08:58:02 -0400
  ...They mentioned that a "floating ground adaptor" could be purchased for $50 that would allow the use of the factory wiring but the tech...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:37:52 -0800
  ...Under "VOLKSWAGEN AND PORSCHE ENGINE ADAPTERS" KEP shows S2000, Prelude 2.2 - 2.3 adaptor plates. An email would confirm if the bolt patterns...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:16:45 -0300
  ...Once I have confirmation the starter is indeed dead, I am debating a shift to a TDi starter (SR0408X) w/ adaptor, rather than another...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:44:48 -0700
  ...And, I did purchase his adaptor in anticipation of installing a new Gear reduction starter in my 84. >> >> Probably one of the most surprising...
• Hail & Well Met! (/f early)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 15:59:10 -0600
  ...I am going to wire up a cigareete lighter for them in the Bus so they can run an adaptor to power the Boom...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:13:11 -0700
  ...donor with fewer adaptations. > > > > > > It's also convenient to use the adaptor plate > > > which is a must for automatic transmissions. > > > > > > > > > Robert > > > > > > 1982 Westfalia with...
• Syncro 16 fender flares - Anyone got Part numbers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:45:21 -0400
  ...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: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 13:45:35 -0600
  ...Not into adaptors or >anything else just the diameter or tire sizes and I will compute the >diameter. > >Height not treadwidth. >Thanks > >���������������������������������������� >jimt >Planned...
• Fender Flares for Syncro 16 - Anyone got Part numbers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 10:04:20 -0400
  ...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: stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:01:12 -0500
  ...from the upper bunk at night! > > You will need an antenna adaptor, Best Buy will charge you $15 or you can > get it on...
• HELP! Which Westy to buy for engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 11:26:29 -0400
  ...Using the Esslinger adaptor plate, which flywheel & starter do you use (VW I assume)? Does the input shaft have to be modified? Are spacers...
• Some Serious Parts Scoring in Europa with GPS Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 4 May 2005 08:11:00 EDT
  ...brackets, coolant piping adaptors, heat shields, etc. Now to stuff them into a suitcase for home shipment. Also need a creative story to wrap...
• Re: Engine adaptor for Audi 5 cyl?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:45:51 -0800
  If a little fabrication is ok for you, go for it. Lower the engine a little to make some room and think hard about...
• Re: How do you hook up a stereo in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:52:11 -0400
  ...They mentioned that a "floating ground adaptor" could be purchased for $50 that would allow the use of the factory wiring but the tech...