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• Re: broken 120 circuit breaker pin . . .
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:12:57 -0400
  At 01:50 PM 7/14/2008, Thomas Jefferson Kitts wrote... >My question is, is there any reason I can't just replace the...
• Re: Synthetic gear oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 21:49:51 -0800
  ...I have for no negative parking lot experiences and on ice this kit make the truck un-stoppable. Do you think this sort of...
• Re: Berg Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:40:27 -0500
  Can someone explain to me the value/functionality of this kit? Anyone have a picture they can post? Thanks, Kevin > From: Tim Hannink <hanninkt...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Howard Dickins
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 09:27:33 -0000
  ...berg shift kit > From: "John P. Stoneback" <jps@CS.MORAVIAN.EDU> I am in the market for > the Berg short shift kit. Is someone...
• Re: NEw Fuel Lines for 84 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:09:44 -0400
  ...It's a pretty complete kit except I don't think it comes with the line from the fuel pump to the engine. Ask...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:22:39 -0700
  ...The only caveat is > that you need to have 15" rims or larger to use the big brake kit. > > > Do any big brakes kits...
• Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 09:22:34 -0500
  ...Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd) It would be smart to figure out the current rating on these relays. Depending on how low...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:16:04 EDT
  ...If you are thinkng of using one of those walmart Interdynamics conversion kits, my advice would be don't. the process is much more...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:12:23 -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...
• SA 5-cylinder conversions and TDI conversions (was: Tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:36:39 -0500
  ...Any body know of a company with a kit? >> YES! I announced this several weeks ago.....A company I am selling products for is...
• square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 23:16:13 -0800
  ...He has fabricated a kit that allows square headlight vanagon owners to upgrade to better, brighter, square, stock looking headlights. Randy sent me an...
• Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:42:40 -0400
  ...That would go for Vanaru, Bostig and all the other vendors who sell kits. A video is 1000x more useful in some circumstances that...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:21:47 -0400
  The overhaul kit really only addresses a leaky seal. If any mechanical part is really worn then machine work is required to restore proper...
• FOR SALE: Natural Gas Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:11:27 -0800
  ...The conversion kit worked extemeley well on the highway where I would usually do about $3 to drive 100km range is about 500 to...
• how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 04:19:50 EST
  ...Ken Wilford has offered a kit upwards in the amount of $2700 (ouch) or thereabouts for a kit that is being prepared in CA...
• Re: Dear vendors - YES!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:15:32 -0400
  ...I just received a shipment of genuine Hella dual-battery wiring kits from Europe, basically a relay and wiring kit with complete instructions, specifically...
• Clutch Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 11:08:57 -0900
  ...They list two LuK kits, a heavy duty and a Premium. Vanagain lists a Sachs and a LuK, but uses different stock numbers from...
• FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:35:37 -0400
  ...On my 81, pins that hold brake shoes in toward backplate, are longer than what was supplied with hardware kit. This has resulted in...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:13:19 +0000
  ...Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question You light it or drink it? Or both? Hmmm ... I had a drink you lit first, then drank it...
• Re: porsche conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 00:07:09 -0500
  ...Hpw much is a Subaru SVX and KEP kit going to cost? John with seized 91VW
• Re: Can the Sunroof Be Motorized?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 2002 11:24:46 EDT
  ...there is no "optional electric sunroof opening kit" for the vanagon. just be glad that you can open it and it doesnt leak.. look...
• OOOPs! Transmission Leaking after clutch kit installation
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:12:53 -0700
  Listees, Subject line gives most of the message...I've just installed a new LUK clutch kit, including new throwout (clutch release) bearing, throwout...
• Re: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 21:41:15 +1300
  >On Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at 02:43 AM, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > >>>Er, I thought Kennedy made an adapter kit? >> >>For Subaru and many...
• Re: I think my curtains are smarter than me...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 16:50:47 -0600
  ...It's easy to get a small "kit" to apply snaps at sewing related stores. Got a Sears near you? The snaps and an...
• For Sale - New Window Insulation Kit for 80-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:41:55 -0600
  Volks, For Sale, Window Insulation Kits for Vanagon. Fits 1980 - 1991 http://tinyurl.com/5razo2 High-tech seven layered quilted insulation material keeps your...
• Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:29:17 -0400
  Very interesting Daryl, this make a nice DIY kit at 5K$. Even if a mechanic would do it, at 20-25hr it still well...
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  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 14:29:31 EST
  subscribe vanagon Chelsea Kitts [text/html]
• Complication with R-134a Kit - question (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 14:55:35 -0500
  ...I just noticed a complication with my new R-134a kit. I noticed that the Bentley says the refrigerant capacity of post 85 vehicles...
• Re: Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:40:55 -0800
  ...Jay's relay kit explains the fix and includes an extra wire with the correct ends on it that corrects this conflict. At least...
• Re: Round Tool Kits
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 09:27:37 -0500
  ...find a neat site that sports reproduction Hazet tool kits. > These are the round kits that fit inside spare tires. Complete with tools > it...
• Re: order of cabinet removal
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:42:59 -0500
  ...order of cabinet removal we got some of the dreaded seam rust behind the kitchen equipment - so on saturday I pulled out the kitchen...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:23 -0500
  ...Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?) > > Marc, > > What Larry said and . > The banjo fittings, 12 x 1.5 mm thread, can be found on various...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:04:59 -0700
  I got a skylight replacement kit from one of the online vendors when I got my van in 2008. Unfortunately, I do not remember...
• Re: Wives and Finances :>)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:35:58 -0500
  ...And when I give > her $20 to buy a gallon of milk, she never gives me change. > > Alan Bosch > & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) > > > > > > > Kitzmann <kitzmann...
• Tiico Fuel Rail upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:01:27 -0400
  I am going to start selling a fuel rail upgrade kit for the tiico conversion. Bascially this is a fuel rail from a '91...
• Re: Facebook, does it really work?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:25:03 -0700
  I have installed the GW upper brake light kit and their LED bulb upgrade on exterior lights (except headlights). Both are easy projects to...
• Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window Looking Front Facades
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 19:26:28 -0400
  ...I'm assuming these are kits, does anyone know: 1) What kind of vans they're made for? 2) Of any good photo links...
• Re: FS in Austin TX 91
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:02:00 -0400
  Marc, A mulitvan has no "kitchen", a full length rear seat (that does fold down into a bed), a table that folds up from...
• Re: Fording Kits. Was Off roading in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 23:59:30 -0400
  > I am interested in one of these kits. Do you have pics? > > Rennie Rennie, Unfortunately I do not possess the technology to make the...
• Re: Winkler Katalog
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 22:18:55 +1200
  ...There are body kits, poptop kits, >performance goodies ... the works. > >Does anybody know where I can get a (year) 2000 copy for cheap? > >Thanks...
• 1.8t motor
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 19:47:58 -0600
  ...I also have the kit to install in a vanagon. $3,000 for the motor, $1,000 for the conversion kit. Located in Minneapolis...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 14:10:23 -0500
  In a message dated 2/25/2003 1:46:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Motorcycle flat repair kits have...
• Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:21:27 -0800
  ...There are seal kits available for less than $100.00 and rebuilt steering racks for around $325.00. Has anyone rebuilt the rack using...
• Re: Back on the air, Eurospec #1
  Historical mailing list - Peter B.
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:51:16 -0700
  The kit that I have installed from VW S. Africa has A/C and P/S hooked up. I will be distributing this kit...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:36:18 -0700
  Their kit will, indeed, allow for mounting of the ABA/AEG engines under the engine cover. The kit is designed with flexibility to locate...
• Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:42:24 -0400
  Following Alastair's mention of Greg Eaton's dimmable LED replacement for the later model kitchen light having the three festoon bulbs, I ordered...
• Re: [T1] Shifter couplings...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 08:55:55 -0500
  >>Haven't followed the thread, but JCW has "Urethane Shift Coupler Kits for >>$7.59 for the 68-79 and $13.95 for the...
• Re: Vanagon A/C: R-12 to R-134a No-Mod Changeout
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Wed, 20 May 1998 11:28:43 -0400
  I've seen a R-12 to R134A conversion kit, which contains new refrigerant, a can of oil, adapters, and hoses, BUT... Don't...
• Re: FW: Dehler Profi conversion Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 19:38:41 +0200
  ...The carburetor is a "Pierreburg" <sp?> > Has anyone on the list ever seen one of these or know where to get a rebuild > kit...
• Re: Any exp. with the Volks Cafe oil press.guage kit?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:30:17 -0800
  ...It's nice that they give you everything you need, but there is nothing super special to the kit. Also, the pressure sender trips...
• Re: $$$ Value of Used Kitchen Unit ???
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 17 May 2005 09:07:55 -0400
  ...Re: $$$ Value of Used Kitchen Unit ??? > > > There is one on ebay with a starting bid of $600 if that helps. > > > > Max > > > > At 09:44...
• Re: TII
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 22:04:15 -0700
  ...from scratch with out any kit like Peters and it takes about 25 hours.For any water boxer conv. i would not use any...
• Clutch part research & machinations
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 14:08:44 -0400
  ...I called Ron this morning and he said the clutch kits from Sachs, if you specify a post '89 kit, come back with the...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:21:59 -0700
  ...But looking back in > history on the List, even a much simpler kit such as the first SA big brake > kits caused much consternation...
• Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 27 May 2008 15:56:45 -0400
  ...The total price of the kit is $4175 for the second install group, and then allow yourself another $800-$1000 for the other 5...
• Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:14:07 -0400
  ...If you want I can give > > you a quote on an engine rebuilt kit. The 96mm piston set I can do for > > $299 for...
• Re: EV Norcold fridge woes update
  Historical mailing list - Macon Cowles
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:44:33 -0600
  ...I will get and post details when I see the actual kit, i.e., Hi Altitude Vent Kit, Norcold Part No. 618960 <snip> >Kevin...
• Re: sliding door screen (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 21 May 1999 22:01:36 EDT
  I know my screen kits are pricey, but I've had no complaints so far. I'm currently down to one screen kit, and...
• Re: Is Bus Depot Ok?
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 16:48:37 -0400
  I put their Sachs clutch kit in my '84 about a month ago. No problems at all. Came with "almost" everything needed including the...
• Aux Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 09:08:27 -0800
  ...http://gallery.openfbo.com/stereo/IMG_3282 And bought the Aux Battery kit from GoWesty. http://tinyurl.com/6u962 It was a seriously irritating...