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  • Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 6 Jun 2017 10:05:17 -0700
    ...On Jun 6, 2017 9:39 AM, "Chris S" <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I used a thermostatic Mocal adapter with stainless lines, aircraft > fittings...
  • Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:42:50 -0700
    ...The 12v adapter is only doing that once. If in doubt just > put your hand on the laptop AC adapter and feel the heat...
  • Re: Another Hitch Question
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:16:45 -0700
    I haven't done it, but I was thinking of taking this adapter <http://www.harborfreight.com/atv-hitch-adapter-65961.html> from HF...
  • Re: <F> TV/VCR Adapter for Kayaks?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 14:48:17 -0800
    ...Friday, November 05, 1999 9:12 AM Subject: <F> TV/VCR Adapter for Kayaks? >I was curious if anyone knew if there was an...
  • Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 12:53:40 -0700
    ...On my 85, there is a small hose (5mm?) from the tank to the > adapter, a large diameter hose to the fuel pump, than...
  • Hi-Lift Adapter Measurements
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 11 May 2010 06:51:12 -0500
    Can anyone give me the measurements of the adapter? I need to know the pipe diameter and length. Also need to know where the...
  • Re: OK to Power a Laptop W/ Inverter?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:47:13 -0700
    Take a look at your AC adapter for your laptop. These days computer power supplies (including AC adapters for laptops) are inverters. They are...
  • Re: Vanagon Conversion Kits for around $2500
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 07:35:48 -0600
    The automatic transaxle does not have a removable bell housing thus the need for an adapter plate. Tom Czerniak Raimund Feussner wrote: > > Mounting parts...
  • Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:12:58 -0700
    ...http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/ He's got a steel adapter to replace the plastic one in the firewall, and replacement curtain...
  • Re: antenna
    Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 00:23:54 -0500
    If it's not too late, Circuit City stocks the adapter in question; strangely enough it was prominently displayed and I didn't even...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:05:00 -0800
    ...what the adapter looks like, which makes the pretty round interface > needed for > conical filters: > > http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k60/pdooley/DSCF0867.jpg...
  • Re: lighting harness for trailer question
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 20 May 2002 11:37:18 -0700
    ...No adapter is needed in this case. The adapters are available cheaply at W~mart, and most FLAPS. Under $20 I think. Mark s...
  • Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 21 Sep 2001 09:51:30 -0500
    ...Sandwich oil cooler adapter question > > > > > Those are not check valves. they are bypass valves which only get > used if > the oil filter or cooler...
  • LVC Any adhesive gurus out there?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:23:16 -0500
    Hi Folks, I've built an adapter to mount Cibie H4 lamp housings to the Vanagon headlight mount/adjuster setup but there is not...
  • Re: Bus vs. Bug generators
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Apr 1996 17:15:07 -0500
    ...If you look at the mounting adapter used on your bus, you will note that the mounting plate adapter is "indented/concave" slightly. This...
  • Re: NVC: Friday......$52 cupholder!!!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:07:45 -0800
    ...On Feb 9, 2008 6:16 AM, John Reynolds <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote: > "But it's got Adapter Rings! Two of them! > > $52 for...
  • Re: VW Radio pig tail ...
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:42:05 -0700
    Check the Crutchfield website, they have adapters for about everything. The adapters/pigtails/harnesses are included free when buying from them but they also...
  • coolant system tester adapter...
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:35:56 -0500
    ...Of course, the tested did not come with adapter for the Reservoir Tank. So I tried building one with a old cap and a...
  • Making a lp hose...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 17 May 2005 10:45:19 -0600
    On 5/17/05 10:26 AM, "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote: > If your talking the adapter I pic > > http://westydriver.com/Temp...
  • propane adapter?
    Historical mailing list - karen d
    Mon, 12 Jul 2004 17:37:50 -0700
    is there some type of adapter that I can put on my fill valve to make it easier for propane place to fill up...
  • Re: 130 mph in a vanagon, what MPG?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 01:45:14 -0500
    ...In my SVX conversion there is an adapter plate, so there is 1) engine to adapter plate, 2) adapter plate to bell housing, 3...
  • Re: Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:33:30 -0800
    I have a mini din (1 male) to rca (2 female) adapter around the house. This would work for you with the correct gender...
  • (NVC) T2 Bay Window I-4 (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:40:52 -0400
    ...Are there any US vendors that sell the necessary brackets, mounts, and adapters? Or would one be looking at a KEP bell housing adapter...
  • Re: Vanagon Fire Season
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:04:36 -0700
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > Any source for a metal replacement fuel line adapter. Yeh, I know fuel > line can run straight through eliminating it, but...
  • Re: Installation of Engine Oil Temp. Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
    Sat, 13 Apr 1996 09:31:45 -0600
    ...it was easy (just had to match the threads in the case with those on an adapter); the oil is flowing over the sensor...
  • Re: pressurized brake bleeder
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:22:32 -0400
    I bought model 0100 (European power bleeder) which comes with the 1100 adapter installed. That adapter is 45mm which screws directly to the master...
  • LED light product--FAN
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:29:07 -0500
    ...What about running it straight off the car's battery with the proper adapter end? I found it odd that the instructions refer to...
  • Re: Momo wheel hub adapter for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 18 Nov 2000 20:31:39 EST
    ...I was told that the Vanagon adapter has a cone shaped recess machined behind the splines so that you won't have to move...
  • Re: Nice WBX....
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:51:36 +0000
    ...What adapter are you using? I have an RX-7 Oil cooler I got specifically to add to my WBX, I have not gotten...
  • Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:52:35 -0700
    ...This relief valve should be PLUGGED when installing the sandwich adapter. The sandwich adapter has its own relief valve, which has a tougher spring...
  • Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 21:54:45 EST
    ...Don't know if I'd be so confident using adapters now except maybe a non Westy. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84...
  • Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:02:48 -0400
    ...Most aftermarket adapter plates use a 15 degree angle, instead. > You can bolt up an I4 to an air-cooled Vanagon > trans-axle by...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: Front Heater shutoff options
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 26 May 2012 14:56:02 -0400
    ...This thing uses an >A/C adapter (included) or 8 D-Cells (not included). Does this mean it's >12 volt and could be...
  • Re: cigarette lighter hole.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Apr 2001 14:51:18 EDT
    ...Does anyone know of an adapter device? Or a power > inverter that is designed to fit in the Vanagon-size hole? > > if you're...
  • Diesel starter for Kennedy adapter
    Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:02:30 -0400
    I'm just about to order an adapter from Kennedy Engineering, and I'm wondering about a starter. They offer a high torque unit...
  • Re: Momo wheel hub adapter for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:24:18 -0800
    ...Momo wheel hub adapter for Vanagon I will consider adapters for other brand of steering wheels, if it is specifically designed for the Vanagon...
  • Re: CANADA - Where can I get Radio Wire Harness Adapter?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 12:23:33 -0700
    ...CANADA - Where can I get Radio Wire Harness Adapter? I want a Radio Wire Harness Adapter like that shown at www.bestkits.com, but...
  • Re: Invertor ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:45:45 -0500
    ...The original poster has a Dell Inspiron, which is not listed in the compatibility list of the "Universal" adapter. In fact, if the adapter...
  • Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Jun 1997 04:55:55 -0500
    I have seen many posts about the Yakima and Thule "gutter" adapters for the Westy Roof. Is there a best location for them? Will...
  • Re: 13 watt helical bulb in bus
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:40:07 -0500
    Is the DC power input to most laptops the same? Is there a generic adapter that can be expected to work? Larry A. Michael...
  • Re: F/S in philly
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:07:56 -0400
    the funny thing is that CIP sells the Flat 4 "Radar" wheels with the 5x112 bolt pattern.....why someone used these with an adapter...
  • Re: LVC Any adhesive gurus out there?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:55:34 +1000
    Have a look at Silasec dave ---- John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I've built an adapter to mount Cibie H4 lamp...
  • Re: Invertor ?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:46:56 -0500
    ...Invertor ? The one on eBay is an aftermarket Universal DC adapter. Inside it is a small switching power inverter with adjustable (selectable from a...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:49:03 -0400
    http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan/dp/B00H2L7LWA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445356075&sr=8-1&keywords=Propane...
  • Cracked Bell Housing with video
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:10:58 -0400
    ...Has anyone seen this type of failure? I installed a starter with an adapter a year ago. I suspect something didn’t quite turn...
  • 1982 Diesel Coolant Expansion Bottle
    Historical mailing list - Lars Lehtonen
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:24:46 -0800
    ...Do such adapters exist? Thanks. ---- Lars Lehtonen
  • New adapter plate
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:12:59 -0400
    ...Get me an adapter plate and I can make up a set of machinist drawings needed to have a the adapter plates make. I...
  • Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Fri, 21 Sep 2001 20:37:09 -0400
    ...Re: [VANAGON] Sandwich oil cooler adapter question Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 06:43:19 -0400 Those are not check valves. they are bypass...
  • Need bad ECU or connector / adapter
    Historical mailing list - David Hines
    Mon, 25 Nov 2002 17:36:20 -0800
    I am trying to make an ECU adapter for my digitool, I have the harness end but need the ECU (Male) end. Does anyone...
  • VW I-4 + Automatic, Anyone?
    Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 00:45:02 -0800
    ...I still have heard nothing from KEP on there adapters. I wanted to find out if anyone has ever installed a Golf/Jetta engine...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:58:16 -0600
    ...Sandwich adapter is so much > easier. Take the oil filter off, install the sandwich adapter with > whatever sensor you want in there (it has...
  • Re: Jump Seat Adapter
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Thu, 2 Apr 2015 20:39:42 -0400
    ...This adapter makes it possible to simply place the seat inside, theoretically, but I'm looking for input from folks who bought and used...
  • Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:38:21 -0700
    I agree, the inline VW engine has large dowel pins that precisely locate it with respect to the adapter plate or stock DV bell...
  • Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:53:17 -0500
    ...The > kid at AutoZone said they couldn't order an adapter. > > So, does anyone know where I could find, borrow, or rent an adapter...
  • Re: WTB adaptor to cooling system tester ...
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:49:12 -0500
    I've seen the entire Stant tester kit with adapters on ebay for under $40. Happy bidding. DM&FS At 09:47 AM 6...
  • Re: anyone have any experience w/ Van-Cafe's 48" hi-lift Jack??
    Historical mailing list - mario m
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:44:41 -0700
    Volkscafe also sells the adapter to go along with the hi-lift. I would buy the hi-lift locally used or at a 4x4...
  • 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: Vanagon Fire Season
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:35:28 -0400
    Any source for a metal replacement fuel line adapter. Yeh, I know fuel line can run straight through eliminating it, but I like to...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - lower ball joint
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:44:27 -0400
    ...I tried this route, but the kit I got from them didn't have the kind of adapter needed (a "cutout" adapter). Good luck...
  • Re: Nice WBX....
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:37:34 -0400
    I emailed him to ask about his placement of the thermostatic oil cooler sandwich adapter. Just so happens I want to put together a...