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• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:13:55 -0800
  Hey, if they wanna send me that transaxle and an engine/kit, I'll be happy to put 'em in my van and see...
• Re: Stripped drain plug solution?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 12:18:03 -0500
  ...And, the kits are about $25. > > Has anyone used one of these spark plug kits, and made a new drain plug > from an old...
• please help kitchenette
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 09:54:15 -0700
  Hello, well I'm trying to install the kitchenette from a 85' Westy to my 85"GL. I have the kitchenette, propane tank, and...
• Re: trailer and lights
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:28:25 -0500
  ...These kits combine your brake lights and turn signals for trailer wiring. The standard kit is $29.95, and draws power from your lights...
• Re: Diesel conversion kits
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 13:06:14 -0500
  ...Anyone have any experience >> with that specific kit? Can any of you oil burners (or anyone) out there >> offer up any info on who...
• P'zwo foglight kit parts available
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 08:45:45 -0700
  ...I suppose I could make one complete kit outta this, but... I've found out the hard way that P'zwo is kinda hard...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:55:45 -0600
  Interesting!~ But you are probably right......let the pro's make the kits. Stay out of trouble that way. Plus the liability is on...
• New circuit board options
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:35:34 -0500
  ...https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24189/printed-circuit-board-replacement-kit?v= <https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24189/printed-circuit-board-replacement-kit?v...
• Re: Victor Reinz full gasket kit concern (2.1 wbx)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 20:13:54 -0700
  ...The 0.004" gasket i finally used was from an Elring kit, I think for a different engine. cheers alistair On 2013-06-07...
• Zee Products, anyone remember them?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:58:06 -0800
  I have been trying to remember the name of a company the used to sell a Z Bed conversion kit for Vanagon passenger vans...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:26:37 -0700
  > Does the Bentley have an illustration of these inserts? �I'm having trouble visualizing what you all are talking about. �Are they just sleeves...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:54:22 -0400
  ...So I called and found out they offer Rebuild kits > based on the same components they use for each of their engines they > sell...
• Re: Hella Aux. Kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:13:58 -0600
  ...battery kit > are > pretty weak. Maybe somebody could write up a Vanagon specific > diagram? I > would guess many who had problems may not have...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 05:05:51 EST
  ...All the ones I've seen had no quickshift kits on them. Just look at the scrap metal heap at Tassi, Inc. near SF...
• Denver Junk Yard Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:23:16 +0000
  ...Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search! http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en...
• Vanagon FS in Boulder
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:35:06 +0000
  ...Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search! http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en...
• Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:15:45 EST
  ...Volks (Van)Cafe has a kit that in my mind may be a better setup...used a few for customers... Double relays that clip...
• Re: Read the instructions thoroughly before assembly...
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 6 Feb 2015 11:29:29 -0800
  You could build a Vanagon with that kit.;-) It's for a Doka. This fellow also has a life size completed model in a...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:31:36 -0700
  BenT Syncro wrote: > I'll bet is will read better if Alistair said: "It is relatively > trivial to make your own kit and save...
• Re: Upgraded Brakes Bus/Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 11:35:43 +0200
  Winkler in Herne, Germany, offers slotted 14" rotors and a conversion kit to a four disk brake system (front will be 15" air vented...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:56:22 EST
  You mean there are Vanagons out there with working CATs? Cat gut your tounge? :) I wonder if Peter's kit will destroy cats as...
• Headlight Relay Kit - Just moved to Columbus, OH
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:17:27 -0500
  ...Does the headlight relay kit make a huge difference or is it just little bit more illumination? Thanks, Kurt 87 Wolfsburg GL
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:18:02 -0600
  we had a kit ready to go, but most Vanagon owners are tight @$$es and won't spend the coin to buy one (but...
• Re: best headlight replacements?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:51:19 EDT
  ...I am just trying to straighten it all out in my head before diving in, thanks. >> Those kits are not "plug and play". Also...
• Re: Foil Replacement - GW Kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Jan 2024 19:04:53 -0800
  ...Very pleased with the kit and easy installation, except the last step. This is related to something Dennis said recently about getting a good...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:30:25 -0400
  ...The manual trans cruise kits also include a clutch switch. However, that doesn't stop one from nudging the transmission out of gear while...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 27 May 2009 12:38:52 -0600
  Hi Robert, I don't remember whether I installed the kit while the engine was in or out (I was converting to a 2...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:15:40 -0800
  When are we going to see a kit - as soon as I get a customer who wants to install a VR6 at our shop...
• 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: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 18 May 2020 16:53:49 -0400
  ...I was going to opt for the Van cafe kit but it is out of stock so >> I >> want to put together the equivalent...
• Subaru 2.2L Engine in Vanagon - Any Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 12:11:06 -0700
  ...porsche 3.2l adapto kits > David Griffin wrote: > > > Nice alternative for those > > wanting say 230HP is the Subaru SVX 6cyl 3.3l wasserboxer. The...
• Re: when you think you've seen it all ...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 10:10:58 -0800
  ...no kidding. :) they have a kit, $390 >($790 if they install it). available in Brazilian Rosewood, Italian Walnut, >Santos Rosewood, Elm Burlwood, Italian Burlwood...
• New S. African conversion pix!
  Historical mailing list - Peter B
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:58:03 -0800
  ...You will see how complete and simple South Africa has made this kit for installation. Please go to http://www.tiico.com/prod04.htm...
• Re: Air-Lift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:50:57 EST
  ...DUPONT.COM> writes: << Anyone install their Air-Lift Kit yet? I just got my basic kit on Friday. Any opinions on installing independently as...
• Re: Synchro-sche
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 May 2002 21:52:41 +1200
  >I believe there is a company in California that specializes in the conversion >kit. You supply the engine and tranny. I'm sure someone...
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:06:48 -0800
  OTOH, if he's going to re-offer the kit for a lower price as a trade-off for his liability disclaimers, that'll...
• Re: Tiico conversion vs. other I-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:47:05 -0500
  ...Unfortunately unless you buy a kit you are not going to see these pieces. Anyone out there have alternate connections in SA?> I now...
• Re: vanagon accessories web site?
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 05:45:46 -0700
  ...vanagon accessories web site? > Some time ago, I came across a web page that sold kits for installing > kitched stuff in a vanagon, it...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 15:12:34 -0000
  ...Big Brake Kit - related Q > Metallic pads seem to improve fade quite a bit. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Damon Campbell" <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM> > To: <vanagon...
• Re: Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:20:39 -0600
  Looks more like a used to be camper (or used to be kitchen, anyway). mcneely ---- Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM> wrote: > You must have...
• Re: Interior Carpets
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 10:16:11 -0400
  ...Also lowering > shock kits. E-mail Gatlin111@Aol.Com who somehow cannot get onto this mailing > list. > > Curtis
• Gene Berg Short shift/extension kit
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 07:19:34 -0700
  On Thursday rec'd and installed this kit, extends the lever up to a more natural position and reduces the distance between gears. Next...
• VW curtain kit from Z
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 10:06:09 -0500
  Hi, I am considering buying a curtain kit from http://www.zproducts.com/vw-curtainkit.cfm?cid=771 . Has anyone purchased curtains from these...
• Re: VW van count Kitsilano
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:25:55 -0700
  I'm staying in Vancouver (BC's) "Kitsilano" neighborhood right now. There is at least one Vanagon/Westy or Bay Bus on each block...
• GoWesty extra battery kit
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:35:15 -0600
  I'm installing a gowesty extra batter kit and running the wire to the fuse box. I can't pry off connector B as...
• Re: Let there be LIGHT!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:08:51 -0500
  We have the same kit for a whole lot less. http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5100018 Steve http://EuroCampers.com 636...
• Re: Windows, Electric, Failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:16:24 -0700
  Hi Neil, Not sure which GW kit you are referring to. They have a switch relocation kit to put the switches on the dash...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:41:53 -0400
  ...In which case you might think about the GoWesty kit that uses a manifold tower with one more tee on it, and a length...
• Re: Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:39:30 -0800
  ...The 'V Channels' come as part of the Economy Class bike kit... I have a new Economy Class kit for sale... pmail me if...
• Re: GVW of Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:49:20 -0700
  6000 lbs a pair? Anyhow, no problem using the under the front end of a vanagon, kitchenized or not. Anyone giving you grief must...
• Re: Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:38:53 +0000
  If you are talking about the quick-shift kit that was originally marketed by CBs, (cast aluminum spacer that raises the shifter.) It does...
• Hansen brake kits #3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:46 +1200
  ...Hansen brake kits >Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 15:42:19 +0100 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Priority: 3 >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal >X...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Mon, 7 May 2012 20:25:26 +0000
  ...http://van-cafe.com/home/van/page_477_226/h_pipe_hose_kit.html -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Axle Bearing Kits
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 11 May 2008 20:08:40 -0400
  ...According > to Bus Depot, a rear axle bearing and seal kit fits all buses from > '71-'91. On the other hand CIP says the...
• coolant leak repair
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:45:59 -0700
  ...But GoWesty has a repair kit with brass inserts for the hoses that is claimed on the GoWesty web site to be great. This...
• Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:56:58 -0700
  ...My eyes were focused on comparing gas and DV Sachs kits on your site. My eyes were trained those. Didn't see the HD...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 09:59:47 pst
  If you REALLY do need a full blown break job, you should check out the "Bullet Train" break system upgrade kit from Martin Schnider...
• Re: A Fantastic Find at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:11:29 EST
  ...89.00 CDN! Aprox $55.00 US!>> I paid about twice that for my Hella kit. Are these the same kits that were made...
• foglight switch kits are back!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:03:52 -0500
  After a long period of unavailability, I have located new complete foglight dash switch kits. These are the three-position genuine VW dash switches...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 20:01:24 -0700
  ...But it's not the EuroAir Front A/C Kit. Larry - - - - Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 11:16:29 -0600 From: Stan Wilder <wilden1...