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  • 12V cords/adapters
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Wed, 17 Dec 1997 08:12:33 -0800
    ...I need an extension cord for the cigarette lighter and I would also like a 110v AC to 12v DC adapter with a cigarette...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:18:42 -0700
    ...1/4" extension + socket may reach into the lowest pump nut. 3/8" "wobble" extensions. (Great to have regardless) Do they make a 1...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:52:28 -0800
    I'd be interested in locating some of those plastic wheel arch extensions, primarily because one of my rear wheel arches is slightly crushed...
  • Re: Westfalia features!
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:33:09 -0800
    ...I still haven't figured out how the oil filler extension tube works! Coyote -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ Chaco Communications (408) 865-0657 ( ) \ _/__ 10164 Parkwood...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:42:31 -0600
    To power our electric heater, I run an extension cord out thru the bottom of the driver's door of our '91 GL. It...
  • Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:59:03 -0500
    On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, John Rodgers wrote: > Reach in the mouth of the tube grab the edge and pull - an extension > will emerge...
  • Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:19:00 -0700
    ...The 90� connection at the vehicle receptacle has more friction > than the 180� extension which pulls apart first. One of our older tower > trucks...
  • Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:21:15 -0700
    >the oil filler tube has a telescoping inner extension The PO was helpful enough to point this out to us during our "Westy coaching...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 1 Aug 2015 09:39:50 -0500
    ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > One can 'make-do' with a universal style extension and a piece of air line > or other hose, To eliminate the...
  • looking for used door extension
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Thu, 22 May 2003 11:30:04 -0700
    Hello, I want to modify and extend a stock slider door extension and wondered if anyone had one in good shape for a 91...
  • Re: Westfalia-Yakima rack questions
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:06:05 -0400
    Both Yakima and Thule make extensions that fit in their load bars. You pull the extension out so it's a few feet out...
  • Re: Cost of Berg short shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 15:24:53 -0500
    >The Berg short shift kit is $31.15 w/o the gearshift extension and about $44 >with. Berg has a $50 minimum order and...
  • Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:10:42 -0500
    ...company bottle >>>>>mouths would be as large as the oil filler extension on the WBX engine. >>>>> >>>>> >>>snip< >>> >>> >>What size bottles are being used here...
  • Re: Wheel arch trim in US?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Jan 2002 09:00:11 EST
    I have a set of the Winkler fiberglass wheel arch extensions. I have only one set and when they are gone I am not...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
    Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:25:50 +0000
    ...Run an extension cord _behind_ the lower slider, and you should be able to shut the door without pinching the cord. It's how...
  • Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:26:07 -0700
    ...Would need some sort of deco plastic sleeve to hide the full extension. http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1356962481370/page_1664_176...
  • Gearshift extension
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 10 Feb 1999 19:38:50 -0800
    ...my gorilla arms, am not interesting in installing the aluminum shifter extension. I hate to throw this away, so if anyone wants it, I...
  • Re: Winkler's website
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 12:48:26 EST
    ...an extension for the rear Carat > bumper (attaching to the bottom of the Carat fiberglass bumper)? > > Thanks in advance, > > its a extension to the...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:26:54 -0300
    ...On 31-Jul-2015, at 10:18, James wrote: >> Do they make a 1/4" wobble extension? > > You mean, like this Gray? > http://shopgraytools...
  • Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:17:11 -0500
    ...Beware of sender hose extensions that have standard pipe > threads. The sender and engine block have metric threads. They are very > close but not...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:33:15 -0800
    > Once again - another need for that sliding door bracket extension that > kicks the door out to clear anything sticking out around that rear > wheel...
  • Re: Berg Short Shift Kit
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:06:47 -0500
    ...That seems reasonable to me if you don't install the extension. The aluminum extension adds 5 1/2" to the shifter length. I...
  • Berg short shift kit group purchase-Reminder
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 16 Feb 2001 15:14:15 EST
    ...GB6790 quick shift kit only $25.46 GB6780 quick shift kit with 12mm extension $34.38 GB6785 quick shift kit with 14mm extension $36...
  • Re: rear hatch lock extension
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:21:14 -0700
    RE: Hatch Latch Pictures here http://www.pbase.com/labusch/hatchlatch
  • Re: Fw: Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:02:14 -0600
    Sorry, I should have made it clear that the lock extension is used ONLY when the vehicle is parked. Roy Olynick '87 VW Westfalia...
  • Re: Wanted: Heat/Air Control Lever Extension
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 24 May 2011 11:24:29 -0400
    ...Difficult as the devil to move without the knob. > > Anyone got a single lever extension laying about that you care to part > company with...
  • Re: berg shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 19:09:40 -0800
    wow you did'nt use the extension it brings the stick up higher. you just use the plate? I put a bug pack shift...
  • Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Fri, 8 Mar 2013 11:39:56 -0700
    Thanks, but let me break it first....ha Miguel
  • Re: Bed Extension Anyone??
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 07:47:44 -0800
    I have a German book here that details how to make your T3 into a camper - there is a photo of a bed extension...
  • Re: Bed Extension Anyone??
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Sat, 4 Jan 2003 16:42:00 -0500
    ...Bed Extension Anyone?? > Any tall campers out there.... I'm 6'9" and looking for ideas on extending > the length of the bed in...
  • Re: berg shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 19:49:03 -0700
    At the Berg site, I believe they are about $45.00 for the kit, minus the 6" extension. That's $20.00 or $25...
  • Re: Berg short shift kit-LAST CALL
    Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 07:13:10 -0800
    ...The extension gets the handle up and over, closer to the driver so you do not have to keep reaching for the shifter. Makes...
  • Re: Shurflo Faucet Extension
    Historical mailing list - jvk 6
    Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:51:02 -0700
    ...ShurFlo Faucet Extension > > Hey all, > > The faucet arm extension for my ShurFlo in our 86 Westy has developed a > crack along the mold seam...
  • Re: Propane Fill Tips?
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:09:33 -0500
    ...This would send him/her off looking for an long and narrow extension fitting to attach to the hose end. More often than not...
  • Sliding door slider extension
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:38:04 -0600
    Has anyone got one of these extensions that kicks the sliding door out farther so wider tires can be used on the rear of...
  • Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:35:37 +0000
    ...steel coolant pipe. > 1/4" extension + socket may reach into the lowest pump nut. > 3/8" "wobble" extensions. (Great to have regardless) > > Do they...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 20:00:20 -0600
    ...robertmstewart wrote: >Thanks David, > >Just checked, it's crazy.. $995 for a couple of pieces of plastic fender >extensions... >If anyone has a vacuum...
  • Re: oil pres woes... gauge install part 2
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 10:32:06 -0800
    .... I bought the VDO extension adaptor (for 25 bucks!!!! Too > much). Comes with a 12" flex hose extension. I thought this to be pretty...
  • Re: Heater Fan
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 16 May 2013 10:15:05 -0700
    ...One can use a long wobble extension or short wobble with extension for the LH side heater box bolts. And at the risk of...
  • Westy Computer Icons (Info for PC users)
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:56:18 -0500
    ...I tried just adding a .ico extension to the end thinking it was a matter of the PC not being able to read the...
  • Re: berg shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 13:19:13 -0500
    Count me on a kit without an extension(I already have one). Love the PayPal idea.
  • Re: Berg Short Shift Kit
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:44:35 -0500
    ...like was the way the shifter looked after adding the > aluminum extension shaft. I tried covering it with black shrink tubing to > match the...
  • Re: westy table height extension mod
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:57:25 -0700
    ...westy table height extension mod > This has been one of the best functionality mods I have done on my > camper. I heartily recommend it...
  • Sliding Door extensions???
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Mon, 12 Mar 2001 13:43:37 -0500
    ...I'm looking for a sliding door extension, I could swear I've seen on someone's site... Something to give the sliding door...
  • sliding door extention
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:46:46 -0500
    Hello, Is there anyone on the list who has actually installed the sliding door extension? If so, Easy? Hard? Any problems? I believe Ken...
  • vanagon wheelwell extensions
    Historical mailing list - james catterson
    Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:11:59 -0700 (PDT)
    ...to my 91 synchro but the prices are steep! the wheelwell extensions in particular must be available from some other source in europe....i...
  • For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:41:46 -0500
    ...New Vanagon Folk - the oil filler tube has a telescoping inner extension to ease the filling with oil and avoiding oil spillage. Just remove...
  • Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:31:10 -0500
    You know, though, even with that stupid filler tube extension, you still need a mofo funnel. The filler tube doesn't fit any of...
  • Re: Slider Extension
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 19:49:40 -0500
    Wow, this is a blast from the past! I haven't had a person ask me about a sliding door hinge extension on a...
  • Re: Oil Press. Sender location(T4)
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Sedgmen
    Tue, 23 Apr 96 13:22:41 EST
    ...There was a hole in the side of the bottom extension/mount where the original oil pressure switch was meant to go (it is...
  • Re: sliding door extention
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 5 Aug 2002 14:47:23 EDT
    ...the front is now) but that will require the door extension. >> Lee, The extension is quite simple to have made. I took a swingarm...
  • Re: VW concept van at MotorTrend Car show in San Jose
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:51:41 -0500
    ...Wait, those hair extensions are fake??? Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Alfonso Sent...
  • PIC's of 4" jack extension pad /cheap alternative to Hi-lift?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 22:08:38 EST
    Hey Gang, Since I instigated TerryK to build this jack extension pad for me, I've posted pictures of it in my photopages at...
  • Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:01:26 -0700
    ...VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor > > On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, Laurence Smith wrote: > >> I purchased the VDO oil pressure sender extension hose from Bus...
  • Re: rear hatch lock extension
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:37:10 -0700
    ...rear hatch lock extension I have never been able to figure out how one of these things works. I mean physically attaches. Jim
  • <syncro> 16'' fender extensions
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Thu, 21 Aug 1997 16:00:41 UT
    Hi Tom, hi volks, just read the discussion about the fitting of the PUR extensions. Don't know if WINKLER sells original VW or...
  • Re: Projektzwo driving light compatibility
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 3 Dec 2010 22:51:50 -0600
    ...The reflectors might be different but appears to fit in the hole of the PZ grill extensions. > > Wondering if anyone has a Jag in...
  • Re: Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:04:49 -0700
    Add 300 to that and your good jim :-) I’ve used 1/2 breaker bar plus tube extension, you know how much you weigh...
  • Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:11:45 -0500
    ...Would need some sort of deco plastic sleeve to hide the full extension. Not sure how much it pushes it out but this might...
  • Berg Shifter
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:14:18 -0800
    ...You see we just HAD to have an extension. Net result is a slightly shorter throw than without the berg and the angled extension...