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• VDO Gauge Guru
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:16:37 -0500
  ...There is also a wiring installation kit for the VDO oil temp kit (I didn't buy) and I was wondering if the oil...
• Re: Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 23 May 2005 19:20:38 -0600
  In addition to the old type BC powder that used to be recommended for kitchen stuff there is a newer product called purple-K...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:43:16 -0700
  Tiico offers a "turnkey" I4 kit. --- :^) There is also this company: http://theautobahnsociety.com/Engine_main.htm They don't offer kits, but I...
• Big brake and rear disc brakes for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WINGET
  Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:52:25 +0000
  ...the brakes is next.  I am torn between burley kits and go westy kits.  I am leaning towards Burley because it seems to use...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:45:50 -0600
  ...If I didn't already have the BB Kit on the front I would have jumped on this in a NY minute. My fronts...
• Re: Gene Berg Short shift/extension kit
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 17:29:12 +0100
  ...However, I don't see that as making a difference as all the Gene Berg shift kit does is raise the pivot point of...
• Looking for Rabbit carb conversion kit - NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 08:48:10 -0400
  ...Anyone know a good source for low-priced carb kits? We used to use Fast Freddies, but their prices have jumped dramatically. We have...
• Tiico Kit question?
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 10:27:36 -0700
  Hi all, I recieved my kit yesterday. Everything looks great! I was wondering if anyone on the list has done a conversion on an...
• Camper Conversion Kits...
  Historical mailing list - Perry Pillard
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 07:35:38 -0800
  Does anyone know of a website that sells Camper comversion kits? And not just for Vanagons but any type of van? Some place that...
• Replacement Prodcedure for Kitchen Light
  Historical mailing list - Larry C Chase
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 20:45:21 -0800
  ...I would like to remove the Kitchen Light Fixture and install two new ones on the same panel. How to I disassemble the panel...
• Kitchen remod
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 16:05:24 -0700
  Have gotten the old kitchen unit out. Found that I had to take the underlayment out as well. Was not in good shape after...
• OT - Sirius radio promo code
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 23:45:00 -0500
  ...The car kit is $50 and the home plus car kit is $100 with the discount. The prices on the site change when the...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:47:24 -0800
  ...It comes with clamps, line > and seals. > van cafe kit > < > http://volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=2123780261&pct=321078587&ct=897432439...
• Re: Pertronix installation report
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:57:46 -0400
  ...Pertronix sells >various kits, so be sure to order the correct kit for your >distributor. > >The instructions for installing the kit were not great...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
  ...I purchased a > upgrade kit but it has no instructions with it. > > The kit has two lengths of hose one larger then the other...
• Complete I4 engine conversion kit for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:01:59 -0700
  Volks, I have a customer who got in a little over his head when he purchased an engine conversion kit from me. He (we...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:29:21 -0700
  ...I'll bet is will read better if Alistair said: "It is relatively trivial to make your own kit and save some money. Do...
• Converting Weekender to Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:38:19 -0700
  ...Is this just a matter of getting the cabinet (and the kitchen stuff), bolting it down and wiring/plumbing it? Are the mounting points...
• Re: Carb conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:03:51 -0700
  ...Maybe what you're talking about is an adapter plate for the pieces sold in THEIR kit. I am talking about a Weber DFAV...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:50:16 -0700
  ...SmallCar has a complete conversion > kit ($1500 plus the cost of the engine). It's wonderful.> > > > Actually, it is NOT a "complete" kit. Things...
• Re: Bus Depot Beta Test
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:02:24 -0700
  ...There is a certain company that makes clutch kits and has a fuzzy, ugly logo on their webpage (and that is just the tip...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 08:37:57 EDT
  ...The kit replaces all internal parts: crank, cam, rods, piston/cylinders, heads. You would simply need a case and the kit. I would replace...
• Re: Refrigerator elimination thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:36:00 -0400
  ...It's a remarkable bit of kit. The elimination kit provides a ton of storage, which holds a lot of food and when not...
• Eurospec Kit Update/Install your own!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 13:29:19 -0800
  ...Only Complete Kits configured to the application ordered. To get a kit you need to fill out the information at the bottom of this...
• Re: Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Thu, 13 May 1999 09:13:45 -0700
  ...Are kit cars exempt from the US emissions and >> safety regs.? If so what qualifies as a kit car? Could someone establish a >> company...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 07:08:53 -0500
  ...Doing the relay kit > >really helped the original lights too, but not like the Aux kit. No > >experience with driving or fogs though. > > > >Dimwitted...
• Re: Go Westy Coolant Pipe Repair kit - extra parts needed FYI!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 21 May 2009 14:09:43 -0400
  David, I want to thank you publicly for informing me that I indeed needed this extra kit from GoWesty! I just called and it...
• Re: 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 02 Mar 1997 00:48:48 -0700
  ...They stated that they were working up a kit for the 2.2L Suby, "which we hope to have smog legal in California in...
• SA Grilles:James vs Ken:the difference
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:00:15 -0500
  ...Grille kits now and can ship next week. </bold>So, there are differences in our kits, so you can buy the kit which suits...
• Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 20:56:21 -0500
  > Ron: > A recent post from an owner who installed your (new) Hella aux > battery kit has prompted a big discussion on merits of various...
• Re: Opinions from TIICO customers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2001 08:53:43 EDT
  ...Both times the kits arrived and were installed. Now Peter is able to take credit cards. This is much more convenient since you can...
• Re: How to pack Westy for a long camping trip?
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Thu, 24 May 2001 12:38:32 +0300
  ...Suitcases in back, kitchen items under the sink. bedding in the "hanging closet". Small kitchen items or frequently used items like flashlights in the...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:58:15 -0800
  ...Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy Torrance, CA Join the TiiCo registry at HTTP://www.vgonman.com Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NE...
• Re: Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:50:25 -0500
  ...Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit > > >> Guys, >> >> >> I'm looking to ordering the AIR LIFT 60789 1000 Series Rear Air Spring Kit for...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:29:31 -0400
  At 09:15 PM 3/24/2009, John Bange wrote: >Looking at that, I feel I must amend my theory slightly. I suspect >that...
• CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 96 20:05 CST
  ...Get two kits and do the whole axle. The kit has a chintzy tube of grease with it but I like to make a...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:34:29 -0400
  ...I did add the short shifter kit on 2 of my Vanagons Syncros and like it a lot. On Sep 15, 2005, at 11...
• Heat Baffle For Automatics
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:09:57 -0700
  ...So How do I check (what do I look for) to see if this kit has been installed in my rig? And if it...
• Sale on Harbor Freight Solar Kit for solar-inclined Vanagon owners
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 13:19:15 +0000
  Item here: < http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-68751-8527.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2315b&utm_source=1021&cid...
• Re: The Clock is always troublesome-now GW's foil replacement kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:47:18 -0800
  ...Jim > On Dec 20, 2014, at 11:30 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > > The GW kit is DIY too, how long did...
• led light panel at kitchen
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:35:38 -0500
  ...I have the LED light panel turned "on" at the kitchen unit, I have a full tank of water (green light) and I have...
• Tool-kit Wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 01:43:47 -0700
  ...Anyone who has tool kit or tools please email me at Obetron@ix.netcom.com Thanks! David M. Oberholtzer
• Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Tue, 11 May 1999 23:16:29 -0400
  Fellow Vanageeks, Has anyone else installed the Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit on a 1.9l vanagon? If so, where? If not, conceptually where...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:15:11 EST
  ...http://www.p-s-t.com/swaytv.html#VOLKSWAGON You can get performance bushings OR standard Bushings $159 Kit $119 Kit Vanagon Front Rear...
• vanagon conversions- subaru
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 17:38:38 EDT
  ...the subaru kit sounds interesting- but so does the i4 kit. anybody have any opinions on this? anybody out there with a working subaru...
• Re: Lobro/GKN CV-Boot ONLY kit?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:19:15 -0400
  On 10/8/07, Ryan Alfonso <vangina@gmail.com> wrote: > You guys know where I can get just the boot kit (boot, grease, bolts...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:17:31 -0400
  ...Complete Skylight Kit [Vanagon] > > https://gowesty.com/products/complete-skylight-kit?_pos=1&_sid=4bc890776&_ss=r&variant=41252837228709 > > The Bus Depot: Complete Poptop...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:41:32 -0500
  ...We >>have made kits >> >for nearly all porsche brakes. >> > >> >If you want to keep your 16"-wheels, we could make a kit with >> >brembo...
• Fuel Injection Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:09:06 -0600
  ...So, through the Vanagon.com web site, I ordered and paid for a complete new FI kit with all the trimmings. Delivery was right...
• Re: Big brake kit question for `87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:18:33 -0700
  ...The BB kits come w/ new everything. I would not likely be able to duplicate my home-brewed set-up for less than the...
• Vanagons in P-D rally, was Hella kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 20:35:40 -0400
  ...Hella kit >Kent Christensen wrote: > >> I bet the Hella kit was marketed to emulate the cars of the >> Paris-Dakar rally, who often use...
• Re: Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:20:04 -0600
  ...Buy Ken Wilford's gas line repair kit at www.vanagain.com and follow the instructions in the kit. You're looking at a...
• Re: Rear brake spring
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:28:29 -0700
  ...If not them, a reseller that knows which is the correct kit for your van. I bought a set from CI for my 81...
• Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 22:52:56 +0200
  ...I've > >> purchased timing belt kits for my TDI's from them. Solid company > >> Mike M > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>>> On Aug 27, 2015...
• Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:03:02 -0600
  I don't have the link, but Ken at Van Again has a similar kit On Feb 10, 2018 3:31 PM, "Neil N...
• Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - KLAL
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:04:46 -0400
  ...On 9/11/13 12:59 PM, "Miguel Pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >There's a thread on these GW big brake kits on...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 20:16:54 +0000
  ...What is the recommendation on a ready made oil pressure gauge kit? My > current light seems spotty and want to go ahead and put...
• Re: 91 Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:36:54 -0800
  ...conversion-kit.html?pla=g80Zy&gclid=Cj0KCQiAv_HSBRCkARIsAGaSsrAEE___DTFGlHVw2nFp-VJnvjg0rHGT7P5FbQKigxGhoGOKMF6cEFIaAsHVEALw_wcB> http://www.opt-7.com/bolt-ac-series-55w-hid-kit/ what do...
• Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:33:44 -0400
  ...The best quality clutch kit I have found for the stock Vanagon (except diesel) is the heavy-duty LuK kit: http://busdepot.com/details...
• Re: Yes!! finally!! an audi 5cyl into an automatic vanagon!! :< AUTO INFO!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:37:01 EST
  ...If someone was going to make the 5 cylinder kit available I am sure they would include this new, redesigned exhuast manifold in the...