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• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 10:49:34 -0800
  ...It's possible, but the adapters are not too > cheap. Clint, this is why I found a LCD TV/DVD player combination. It also...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:13:12 -0800
  Will that mod causes attention to smog technicians when you bring your Vanagon in for a smog check? Every time I did a smog...
• Re: WTB: receiver tube or towhook/ball for SA tow hitch
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 07:23:01 -0800
  ...It will be short,so he'll have to make a hitch adapter too. I can send you photos of mine if it will...
• Re: Need a Camping Spot in Texas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 22 May 2010 09:43:22 -0500
  ...BTW-Van Cafe pulled the Hi-Lift adapter due to "design re-work" so gonna try an idea I had, but found out, per...
• Re: Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:12:40 -0500
  ...And it is NOT on any dealer fiche. > Making a connector/adapter from aluminum on a lathe is no problem, but, does > anybody know...
• WTB: Westy swivel seat swiv'ler
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 23:18:19 -0500
  ...One thing we do need is a swivel seat adapter. The 10 month old loves the Vanagon, but mom or I would appreciate cruising...
• Finally, some pictures...
  Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 08:27:12 -0700
  ...The first (ac1) is strictly forced air and is circa 1950's while the other (ac2) has a lighter adapter to run while the...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 09:50:54 -0400
  ...Heck, I saw an adapter plate once to put a Volvo engine in a Vanagon. I've never seen pictures of one actually installed...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:08:26 -0700
  ...Includes hubs, rotors, caliper adapters, calipers, brake pads, brakelines, screws, shims and studs. The track width is not changed and the bolt pattern is...
• Re: Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:11:40 EST
  ...I have discussed the wheel adapter issue at great length in the past. If you visit my alternative wheels page, you will even find...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 01:47:18 -0400
  On Sat, 19 Mar 2016 21:42:55 -0500, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >Van Cafe sells an adapter that allows you to...
• Vanagon Engine Alternatives
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 00:55:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...They are famous for their adapter plates for adapting almost any engine to any vehicle. They have adapter plates for adapting Golf/Jetta engines...
• Re: running 120 plug in to 12v adapter (fridge)
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:35:18 -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...
• Re: Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:11:40 -0500
  ...1/2" drive torque wrench + > 1/2" to 3/8" adapter + short extension + long extension + 3/8" to > 1/4" adapter + 8mm socket + 8mm...
• Re: A/C freon R-134A upgrade...
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 22:01:41 -0800
  ...R-134A) $75 > labour (3 hours @ $79/hr) $237 > adapter kit approx. $175 > > The adapter kit will consist of a new receiver/dryer and...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:51:47 -0500
  A rubber grommet. GoWesty has them for the purpose. Probably you could find one that works at a hardware store, but the one from...
• Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:17:06 -0400
  ...reason why I can't keep running with my filter as >adapter? Do >they cause any problems? It seems to me that filtering the...
• Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 09:42:32 +0000
  ...But > the mechanic had to built an own adapterplate to fit the engine and > bellhousing. Not an easy choice of an engine swap. > Karl...
• Re: Westy Electrical Outlet on Dash ??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:38:14 EDT
  ...you can get the male adapter at any BMW motorcycle dealer (heated motorcycle jacket plug) or any John Deere Tractor (yes...you heard me...
• Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:14:37 -0400
  ...spectacular (10 lbs +), wouldn't it make sense to get an adapter to run a 20lb bottle or even just the small 1lb bottles...
• Re: More Cooling System/ now oil coolers
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 06:34:48 -0400
  ...It seems to me the plumbing sandwich adapter would fit perfectly in the place of this exchanger. What are your thoughts? Good Luck and...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:06:58 -0300
  ...I think I’m going the route of Karl’s adapter and either a LActrical #17755 (their replacement for the Bosch SR0409X) if I...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:22:06 +0000
  I'd be curious if fitting this adapter on the tank wouldn't cause issues getting a fill hose on there. It's already...
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:48:21 +0200
  ...front adaptor set only, rear adapter set only or complete adaptor set. I think it would be impossible to get a brake overhaul with...
• Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:11:49 -0400
  ...This means you'd need a fairly thick adapter of around 35 mm for these to work on a 2WD bus. 8'' wheels also...
• Re: DIN to RCA cable connecters?(no vw content)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 18:31:36 -0500
  ...Crutchfield, among others sell adapters, and even din to > RCA cables for your amp. Try a good local stereo shop, RadioShack or > Crutchfield. this...
• Re: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:03:44 -0400
  ...Anyone > have a suggestion for an adapter to spin on to the existing filter > location? Jay, why would you want to move an almost...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:27:20 -0800
  ...Does the engine mate with the Vanagon trans without adapter? Can you use auto as well as manual trans? Are you strengthening the gearbox...
• Re: lighting harness for trailer question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 20 May 2002 12:50:07 -0500
  You have to buy an adapter - it's a 2 to 4 wire converter - (sort of a small electronic box) otherwise it won't...
• Re: anyone bought a Coleman thermoelectric cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 09:10:15 -0400
  ...its like a little frige, but its > portable like a cooler..runs off 12v household current or you can use the > cigarette lighter adapter...
• AC adapter bracket for 82 Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 13:47:52 -0400
  Hello Ron: I have a question about your bracket that adapts rotary AC compressors for use with Vanagons that used the old york square...
• Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:25:37 -0700
  ...So-- is this some special sort of cigarette lighter that I need to get an adapter for? --Patrice 85GL "VanaBlue"
• Re: Port on 2.1 block for oil temp sender?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 23:13:48 -0400
  ...on a 2.1 block? I used > to have a brass adapter for the 10x1 threads that put it in the oil drain > hole...
• Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:16:37 -0700
  ...I ordered the smaller, two-part one: > > > http://www.banggood.com/Motorcycle-Dual-USB-Charger-Adapter-With-Voltmeter-Socket-p-940589.html > > I like...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 09:02:25 +0100
  ...But with my adapters you can mount the bigger Audi A6 brake versions, also. Up to the S6plus-Versions (300hp V8)with two piston...
• Re: engine swap
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:16:56 -0700
  ...Does your engine adapter come with a flywheel. Mine is missing. Yes it does come with a new flywheel. >I bought this Van without...
• Re: Cigar Lighter Wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:25:47 -0500
  I have not installed my BD one...but I did install a 3 socket cigarette lighter adapter direct wired to backup battery with an...
• Re: TDI
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Disse
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 21:37:27 -0600
  ...Is it >possible to convert an automatic vanagon to the TDI engine?? > >Bob >84 westy, der bus > An adapter plate between the engine and...
• Re: Turbodiesel Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 18:24:45 -0700
  ...The other option is an adapter plate and new flywheel... dave
• Re: Yes!! finally!! an audi 5cyl into an automatic vanagon!! :<.)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 21:33:13 EST
  ...He is probably just buying or making an adapter plate that allows you to mate the autotrans up to the 5-cylinder motor. There...
• Low-cost 12v fluorescent fixture at Home Depot
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:46:54 -0400
  ...It runs on either eight AA batteries or an optional AC adapter. I noticed that the DC-in plug took 12 volts, and figured...
• Marshall "Second Chance" LPG adapter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:28:48 -0700
  I'm looking for an easy way to refill, or at least partially refill, the little 1lb propane bottles we use for our BBQ...
• Homemade aerator for Westfalia faucet
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:16:45 -0800
  ...It was very discouraging to have the plastics threads strip out when I tried to install an adapter. Finally resorted to some JB Weld...
• Re: Utility trailers
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Wed, 28 May 2008 09:44:44 -0400
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/Hulagon/VanagonTrailer It has a Torflex axle with wheel spacers/adapters so that I can use Vanagon wheels, and the...
• Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 17:30:50 -0500
  ...The sensor is screwed into an adapter so you might be able to find/make an adapter to use the oil temp sensor. Ken...
• Re: On TD and TDi Exhaust manifolds, mounts and risks!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 15:37:08 EDT
  ...An adapter plate with common and non-common holes. I had also done adapter plates for the rectalinear T3 exhaust mount flange to the...
• Re: 15 degree VW I4 mount question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:47:40 -0700
  ...Basically just the adapter plate, flywheel, mounts/carriers, and muffler. (not to mention donor car, spare engine lid to play with and possibly a...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 31 Oct 2015 15:22:04 -0400
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan/dp/B00H2L7LWA 1988 Westy GL Laters, Dennis Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont > On...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 13:05:57 -0700
  ...Braided oil fittings, lines, adapters, etc. Don Hanson On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 12:45 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks...
• Re: Vendor check-Problems with H&R (Germany)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:25:40 -0700
  ...I ordered some wheel > adapters from them (via a vendor) and knowing full well they were special > order I paid and waited. Now, the...
• Town and country seats in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 08:03:21 -0700
  ...I just finished an adapter set up for the passenger side and did test fit on my van. Hope to get drivers side installed...
• Re: Bad heads and a noise
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 16:49:30 -0800
  ...You can get a good used Subaru engine for $500, maybe another $500 for adapter parts, then labor. TBill
• Re: AFM 1.9l/2.1l help?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:31:55 -0400
  ...Ron, why won't it? I know the mounting holes are different, but it's trivial to make an adapter plate -- and I have...
• Poor performance. Need results
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 09:10:42 -0400
  ...1) I installed an air flow adapter cable to see if this would clear up my BUCKING! Didn't work. I am ready to...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:44:24 EDT
  ...tranny (901 or 915), $3k for the SVX engine, $1k for adapter and other misc parts, one fractured marriage because I didn't tell...
• Re: we will never see this here in the USA
  Historical mailing list - aircooledchris
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 19:27:40 -0800
  Its been about a month since I ordered mine, and they still havent got the car adapter kits in stock. There have been about...
• Re: Oil light problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:28:20 -0500
  ...I used an adapter similar to http://www.amazon.com/Speedhut-Metric-Adapter-inch-M10X1/dp/B00B5W9MGK/ref=p d_sbs_auto_3?ie...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:15:11 -0400
  ...Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter > Jake, direct connection is what I'm advocating. The grommet is simply to > protect the fuel line from...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:59:41 -0700
  ...Oil cooler DON'T REMOVE THE STOCK COOLER use the oil filter adapter from bus boys and get the oil stat while your at...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:19:17 -0800
  ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air > intake can be used- to cone or no! > Date: January 19, 2009 10:19:49...