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• AGAIN, 85 Westfalia kit installation (hopefully)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 09:39:39 -0700
  ...85 Westfalia kit installation (hopefully) > Hi all. I'm about to install a westy interior kit (refer, sink, h2o tank etc) into my former...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:17 -0500
  ...I was looking the website over and >> found the overhaul kit. I'm going to order it myself and give it a go. >> $11...
• Re: 85 Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:19:14 -0500
  > Right, right, when I said, 'so it's an 85 Wolfsburg Edition Westy > (sans kitchen)' I was agreeing with you, right? Or am I...
• Re: Camper Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 00:36:41 PDT
  ...If it doesn't have to look stock you > may want to look at their EuroVan Weekender & MV Kitchen Module > http://eurocampers.com/EVKitchen...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:06:33 -0500
  ...No head rest kit is listed so far as I can determine. Can you offer guidance as to how to find it in the...
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:39:55 -0800
  Pulling kit(s) for flex plate/torque converter and flywheel. I haven't looked at the shop manual yet to see what the process...
• Need Help with South African Light Kit.
  Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 14:39:14 -0400
  ...What I've found out is that the lights for the high intensity kit, do not fit in the current head light casing. First...
• Re: power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:52:35 -0700
  ...Guess it's been a long while since I looked for the kits. BenT Sent from my mobile device On Apr 18, 2010, at...
• Re: Vanagons in P-D rally, was Hella kit
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 20:58:49 -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: Whats a Tiico Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:26:46 -0600
  ...Other conversions to Subaru can also be done with Tiico type kits. I think the Subaru kits mostly come from Kennedy machine. The Tiico...
• Re: New cooktop for my kitchen mod
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 16:00:18 -0800
  ...New cooktop for my kitchen mod > > I think you overpayed. *L* > > How do you plan on mounting it? > > tim in san jose > > ----- Original Message...
• Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:25:55 -0800
  ...Too bad Just Kampers doesn't have a side window kit or a Doka kit. > I'd > > buy it if the pricing is similar...
• no email
  Historical mailing list - Trish Waddell
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:59:12 -0800
  ...Fix up your home and better handle your cash > with > Live Search! > > http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:10:31 -0700
  The Bostig kit is $4000 and an engine with 30K cost me $500. Turbo option coming soon (I get one of the beta versions...
• Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!/Lets try this again!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:44:27 -0400
  > The Hella Kit is an inferior product and that is not meant to > bash Ron who I think runs a good business and generally...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:35:13 -0400
  ...21:18 Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> napisał(a): > It's my understanding that with this kit: > > http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/67...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:45:09 -0700
  ...Good to know what a guy like tencent would install or offer as a kit and great to get your thoughts on the kit...
• Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:07:49 -0400
  ...On Jun 8, 2009, at 12:05 AM, Michael Hart wrote: > I the SA Grille with high pwer headlight kit installed in my '87...
• Installing New Fuel Tank: Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:58:08 -0700
  ...Also, the tank re-seal kit ( $85 for $15 worth of parts) came with cloth covered hose and two worm gear clamps (looks like...
• Another strut use.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:16:33 -0700
  ...I used one of them this afternoon to finally replace the broken leg type support on the kitchen unit lid. Blog post here https...
• Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:51:39 +0000
  HEy guys, I have an 84 westy and recently pulled my fridge to install the GW aux battery, fan kit and the new CHeck...
• Re: speaking of parts failing too soon,
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:45:01 -0800
  ...New tank & reseal kit from van cafe, no problems. This all west coast driving too, that might make a difference. Rob becida@comcast.net...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - The Etiquette of a rear wheel bearing job
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:09:15 -0800
  ...They agree - do not ever send anything back to the kitchen! You don't even want to know what can & does happen to that...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 16:07:56 +0000
  Theres a kit for your wankel? kinky. TonyD Sam_Scholten wrote: > Hi, volks, > > I was wondering about the Wankel for some time. A guy...
• Vinyl repair.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 16:36:21 -0400
  ...I bought a vinyl & leather repair kit made by Permatex (<$10). Followed the directions - the hardest part was mixing the colors to color match...
• Re: K & N Recharger
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 08:48:54 -0600
  ...The >recharger kit you mentioned is a cleaning and >re-oiling kit. The AIR filter is OILED! and must be >kept so. I oil...
• Re: Anyone repaired plastic coolant tubes??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:27:19 -0600
  I used the GoWesty repair kit and it was easy to install. The hardest part was getting one of my protruding inserts back into...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 09:06:48 -0700
  ...Has Eurospec taken this into account and supplies year matched (or newer) donor engines? > The amount of time and money put into this kit...
• Re: [WetWesties] Beautiful white 1990 westy camper in Bellevue...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 11:29:21 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Used 1990 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Vanagon Westfalia Camper Van Full > Kitchen Poptop for sale in Bellevue, WA | The Green Car...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:54:28 -0800
  ...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: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 22:18:12 -0400
  ...Get a fiberglass repair kit, and resin. Shouldn't be all that difficult. On Sep 4, 2008, at 9:45 PM, Jake de Villiers...
• list member ripped me off $140!
  Historical mailing list - Pablo
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:32:53 -0700
  ...me off $140 for a LUK Heavy Duty Clutch Kit.� He put a clutch kit for a Daewoo in a LUK clutch box and...
• HID headlight kit available for 7 inch round lights
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:21:20 -0800
  ...Anyone have any experience with these conversion bulbs? This should only be a problem if you use something other than the X6024 kit, i...
• Re: Rear brake slave cylinders - anything to watch
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:50:45 -0600
  Change it, kits are almost the same cost and you have to do extra work, at worth your time. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim...
• Adjustable height, was Re: Lowering kit
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 13:40:03 +0200
  ...Lowering kit > vince you missed one contingent. there are those who want both. i have > the tallest factory height available in production in the...
• Re: Is this a rare van?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:28:19 -0800
  ...Fix up your home and better handle your cash with > Live Search! > http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en...
• Re: Hazet tool kit??
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:33:17 -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: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!
  Historical mailing list - PATT
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 22:28:20 -0400
  David, a kit less motor and controls would be much cheaper. When I spoke to Bruce about this back in March I asked if...
• Re: Trip to VW Factory and engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:13:48 -0700
  ...wrote: >I am in the process of converting an '87 Vanagon Wolfsburg with a VW >factory approved conversion kit from South Africa. I have...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Koloski, John G.
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 08:41:58 -0500
  ...Tiico Conversion I just sent a check for a kit. Any info about the time it took to come and how the kit looks...
• Re: Fuel Line Recall - PW13
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 22:18:17 -0700
  ...Fuel Hose Insul Kit > > PW13 Fuel Line Recall > > 925 WVW > > 1 N-020-300-1 Hose > > 2 N-102-582-01 Clip > > 1 025...
• Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE INQUIRY STATUS
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 09:01:36 -0700
  Folks, Current status of the "Front AC Kit Group Purchase Inquiry". As many of you know, I recently did a fair amount of research...
• Re: New circuit board options
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:03:02 -0700
  ...Is there anyone who provides this as a service or makes a kit? Getting clusters from Mk III (or IV) jetta/golf is still...
• Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!/Lets try this again!
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 00:27:01 EDT
  ...The Hella kit will Charge the aux. batt. @ aprox. 15amps. That is charge Only. The accessories you run off of the aux. batt have...
• Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:05:15 -0400
  ...I wrote to their sales department inquiring whether a > Vanagon kit might be on the horizon and they said no, unsurprisingly. > > However, they said...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:40:38 -0400
  ...Similarly, our tune up kits are specialized for the various years, exactly as per Jim's explanation. Wire Sets: <http://busdepot.com/view.jsp...
• Re: Motor swaps-->shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:41:48 -0800
  I picked up a short shift kit for my 84 westy from Gene Berg in Orange California. It was only 20-25 dollars. I...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:23:30 EST
  ...the Hella kit versus modifying your fridge relay to do the job,<clip> But why mess around when the whole kit is less than...
• Re: Battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 07:15:05 -0500
  Just a reminder for those interested in adding a second battery, that I sell a genuine Hella dual-battery relay kit designed specifically for...
• Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE INQUIRY
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:15:58 -0700
  ...QUOTE: $650.00 PARTS OR KIT COST (Do It Yourself Kit) ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR IN HOUSE INSTALLATION: $ 25.00 FREON $ 43.86 TAX $ 300...
• Re: Sad News: MSDS is no longer offering the Porsche engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:59:17 EDT
  ...To begin with, they only wanted to sell complete conversion kits to install Porsche drivetrains. My guess is they did not want the MSDS...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:07:00 -0800
  I have made up custom O-rings with a kit such as you describe, The O-ring was a 50cm diameter, 15mm X-section...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 11:36:31 -0800
  Several people have made their own rear disc brake "kit" from Audi Turbo model 5000 or 200 rear brakes. The non-turbo Audi cars...
• Converting a Wolfsburg to a Full Camper
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 12:31:06 +0200
  ...seats, but no appliances) that I am considering installing a Westy kitchen appliance cabinet into. Although I have all of the full Westy interior...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:00:58 -0500
  ...I have seen a KC Lites kit at JC Whitney (2x 55W!). Any other votes in this category? > > > Thanks, > Ron Johnson > Portland, OR > '91...
• Re: Removing the face from a 1983 Westy kitchen drawer??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:23:56 -0700
  ...Removing the face from a 1983 Westy kitchen drawer?? It's out of the van, I just want to "Take it apart". I want...
• Re: Shift selector shaft
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 3 Feb 2018 09:21:10 -0500
  Jaime, are you talking about the front shifter or the rear? We have rebuild kits for both and both can be rebuilt. Let me...
• Small car dip stick kit for Subie engine
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 6 Nov 2017 15:41:32 -0800
  HI I received the Small Car dip stick kit for the Subie engine in my 87 On checking it out noticed that the actual...
• Re: Buyers beware - Fuel tank sealing kits
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 May 2012 20:41:22 -0400
  ...Also, these kits have been around a long time and many list people have used them without anyone mentioning a problem up to now...
• Re: Query...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:09:28 -0700
  ...But, the price is going way up, over $200 for the complete kit, used to sell in the stores for $105. There are other...