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• Re: [WetWesties] Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 May 2015 18:27:45 -0700
  This one? http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels- <http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Kits/c1_272/p2747/12-Volt...
• Re: Another strut use.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:34:40 -0700
  Nice! My EVC had gas springs for the kitchen lid, and I've often thought about that mod. But I've since found a...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 May 2012 13:05:42 -0700
  ...The page says, "Please click <here> for the H Pipe Hose Kit should you also want to replace the hoses that attach to the...
• Re: Eurospec "Big Brake" kit.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:30:20 -0400
  ...big brake kit from Eurospec, as seen here: > http://www.eurospecsport.com/products/Vanagon/Vanagon%20Page.html > > > > Is this a kit similar to what...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:55:11 -0700
  ...aging road divas, I'm sure volks have the minimum support kit they > keep always available in their diva...er van. > > What's in...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:09:42 +1200
  >I have been told that VW of South Africa no longer sells replacement >waterboxers but, instead, they offer a complete kit to replace the...
• Re: VW T3 T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEWCARAT, CARAVELLE, VAN...
  Historical mailing list - ray
  Fri, 19 May 2006 15:14:49 -0700
  ...KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEW > > CARAT, CARAVELLE, VANAGON, SYNCRO, DOKA, CAMPER > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-T3-T25-TYPE-25-FULL-BODY-KIT-EURO...
• Re: Hazet tool kit??
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:33:22 -0500
  ...Hazet tool kit?? > One of the listees on the Triumph list has come across a "HAZET > Tourist Tool Kit" This is circular as in...
• Re: [NVC] Off-Topic, need tow kit for a Volvo
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 23:47:43 -0700
  not pmail here...............but easy to find good receiver type hitch kits online. I got one for my 88 740 Volvo turbo sedan - bolted...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:01:34 -0700
  "It is relatively trivial to make your own kit and save some money. Do this..." instructions on my website: http://www.members.shaw.ca...
• Response from clear "Bra" mfgr (Was: Vanagon Bra??)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 08:45:55 -0700
  FWIW, here is the response I got to an inquiry about a custom kit for the Vanagon. I imagine it would be a good...
• Re: Door lock ? and Carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 12:45:51 -0800
  Have you tried squirting silicone lubricant into the lock? Buying carpet kits will cost you an arm and a leg. Try using carpet remnants...
• Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:35:33 -0600
  ...these different iterations of BB kits, just that finding one, if it exists, when you first get your kit, can have big benefits later...
• Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:50:00 +1300
  ...Raymund Feussner makes his kit, and for most folk I'm sure this would be fine. Hansen Motorsport in Germany makes T�V-approved...
• Re: Which head gasket kit to use?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:40:09 -0400
  ...I have sourced an Elring kit locally. Andrew On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, at 11:36 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > I think both those...
• Re: Tencentlife Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:52:07 -0700
  ...Oil Cooler Kit: all kits include Mocal sandwich plate adapter with built-in thermostatic control valve, ....." Seems the valve opens at a certain temp...
• Re: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:51:43 EDT
  ...like to sell my complete Subaru conversion kit for $3000/OBO or will sell parts. "Kit" includes: '96 Subaru 2.5L engine 597 miles...
• Re: propane tank kit?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 19:34:54 -0400
  > Does anyone know of a kit to add propane to a non-propane > vanagon? I have a 1980 Westy that I want to add...
• R134 USERS????--conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 23:48:19 -0500
  I just purchased the R134a conversion kit at the local Auto Zone. One of two things happened. I either screwed up badly or the...
• Re: FS: TDI swap & Kennedy adapter kit (Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:21:01 -0800
  ...Here's the details: > > Kennedy adapter kit w/flywheel (I waited over 3 months for this to arrive) > TDI engine, harness, ECU, pedal, etc...
• Installing air horn
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:42:21 -0700
  HI Has any one installed an air horn ? in particular the Go Westy one https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23471/air-horn-kit-?v...
• New Item: Westy Decal Kit, $14.95
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 15:55:31 -0400
  ...decal kit for Vanagon Westfalia. Includes all the stickers that go on AND below the utility inlets on the side of the van, plus...
• Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 10:51:00 -0800
  ...The fog light switch kit contains the switch, bulb, and bulb socket. This is VW part number ZVW 123 251. The kit is hard...
• Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 12:10:31 +0000
  ...I have found one kit, at Fast Forward, that is a possibility. Any comments on the advisability of this. I feel the pros are...
• Re: short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 18:08:38 EDT
  ...I got the short shift kit and the shifter extender. The shifter is now sitting there waiting to be massaged just inches away from...
• Re: Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:38:07 -0500
  > I remember some vendor had a kit of all the coolant hoses in > the engine compartment. Anyone remember who had that? I also sell...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 04:53:47 EST
  ...However, if you prefer the Berg shortshift kit from here, I will be happy to arrange receiving it with mine and forwarding it to...
• VVLVC Snake Snot
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:51:43 +0000
  ...GoWesty High Power Headlight Kit >>I used the relay kit on my syncro westy and it is a far better setup >>....... .....snip snip... >>works...
• Rebuilding master cyclinder
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:51:55 -0500
  I have removed the master and do have a rebuild kit that was gratiously given to me. There was no assembly lube in the...
• Fwd: Big Brake kit description
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 12:06:22 EDT
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• Re: Zee Products, anyone remember them?
  Historical mailing list - Trevor
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:44:47 -0800
  ...They also sold a nice curtain kit for passenger vans and bought and install that kit in my 87 Syncro way back in '94...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:48:43 -0700
  Too much time on my hands..... ;) I installed the Jack Bombay lift assist kit some years ago. With the kit installed, OEM cable-springs...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:26:13 -0700
  ...Later on I ordered a few more oil cooler kits for my other vanagons with specific request with longer hoses. Since longer hoses are...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 21:59:17 -0400
  ...The kit is "For Automatics". It comes with the magnets and sensor for installation on the CV joints. No problem there. I could go...
• Re: West LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 11:10:46 -0800
  I have propane injection installed on my Mercedes, and my kit (Powershot 2000) states that you don't want to inject straight LP. Rather...
• Stock westy kitchen light improvement
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:46:54 -0700
  ...drop in replacement for the halogen >> festoon bulbs in the westy kitchen light . It’s dimmable led, no mods to >> the light unit needed...
• 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks in 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 16:43:29 +0000
  ...I phoned a few transmission shops/repair shops who said they "do not touch" Vanagon transmissions.  They were uncertain if rebuild kits are available...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 20:07:23 -0700
  ...Your customer can get, for a littl more money, a full kit like this: http://www.windynation.com/products/solar/solar-panel-kits/100...
• Norcold High Elevation Kit - Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 14:06:59 -0400
  Canadian Thanksgiving was the occasion of our first camping trip since adding the high-elevation kit to the Norcold fridge. I would like to...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 16:38:30 -0500
  ...Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon > Greetings, > > I'm interested in retrofitting a anti-knock sensor to my vanagon. I > have found...
• Re: While I'm Replacing the Engine
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:16:09 -0700
  ...going to get a complete coolant hose kit, a > new coolant distributor and a fuel line kit. My mechanic is doing the work, > but...
• For WBX Owners with Suspected Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 16:10:44 EST
  ...COMBUSTION LEAK TEST KIT Item-no 46134 Test for Exhaust Gases In Your Cooling System. Leaking cylinder head gaskets, cracked/warped blocks/cylinder heads...
• Re: trailer wiring kit
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:46:05 -0500
  Paul, Yes that kit will work for you for light duty towing. It's the same one we offer. Steve http://EuroCampers.com 636...
• Re: central locks?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:41:39 -0800
  ...Was that ever an option? Are there any kits that work > well, or do you have to scavenge parts cars? > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:28:49 -0500
  ...Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?) I mounted mine above the opening at the top of the bell housing. You can feel some breeze there...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 10:41:59 -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...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 05:51:39 -0700
  ...On an aircooled, its nice if the flathead is sized to the > cheesehead screws on the tin > > This kit is sufficient to handle about...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:39:36 -0400
  ...steel insert > put back in. > > I have the GoWesty brass insert kit in my other van. It's held the > inserts fast for 20K...
• Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 5 May 2011 14:58:40 -0400
  ...I should have bought bearing kits front and back too right? What do folks recommend? I see all sort of bearings and kits and...
• Front suspension geometry problem -. 1983 Vanagon and 40/40 lowering kit
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:02:28 +0200
  ...I got a 40/40 lowering kit from Germany - good stuff. But, my car is a 1983 - and I think that the lower arms...
• which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:34:43 -0400
  A friend ordered the GoWesty fuel line kit. It comes with this style of clamp; http://tinyurl.com/mo5th9 GoWesty says to use Bullnose...
• Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 19:53:14 -0400
  Are clutch master and slave cylinder kits available anybody know. Got in the '81 for first time in 1-2 weeks readying her for...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 09:36:32 +0000
  ...You just get out your $3.99 tyre plug kit, pull the nail and plug that sucka. Get out your 12v air compressor and...
• Subject: suspension lowering kit (Boge)
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Fri, 11 May 2001 17:33:43 -0400
  Hello , I just finish install last week boge spring kit from Bus depot. And alloys wheels wolfburg with Good Year Cargo G26 (205 -65...
• Re: Question about engine carriers - 4WD v. 2WD - Fast Forward kit
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 07:55:31 EDT
  ...This was a major design criteria for the kit. >> So, using your cross member and mounts in a 2WD conversion will cause the crank...
• Re: CAULK YOUR WESTY h2o/ELEC. FILL PORTS!! was Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 15:24:34 -0700
  ...job of pulling the kitchen > out? Zoltan Not such a good idea as there is insulation in behind the kitchen panel that will get...
• Re: Automotive (Vanagon!) Lighting Query
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 07:24:53 -0800
  ...Wonder why this kit is so expensive? Maybe I under did it? Mike With ANY of these options, you'd want a relay installation...
• Re: Old canvas anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 2 May 2005 21:45:02 -0400
  I bought a canvas tent repair kit from LeBaron in Ottawa. It was a Coughlan's brand I think. The colour (tan) matched almost...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:05:08 -0700
  ...chairs with armrests surrounding my kitchen table. i > cook my meals on a westy galley hooked up to my kitchen range... i even sleep...
• Re: www.vintageconnections.com RACHET crimper/ was Re: right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 28 May 2007 21:41:23 -0700
  ...what kit did you find most usefull for working the electrical of the van > I'm never using crappy flaps connectors again -- they usually...