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• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:20:58 -0400
  ...For those that are mechanically inclined, buying a KEP kit and throwing in a cheap motor is an easy upgrade. They would not think...
• Re: breadloaf EV sighting
  Historical mailing list - Edmund Hintz
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:26:07 -0800
  The chaps at EV West make conversion kits that are pretty much turnkey. Minimal mods to the VW and easily reversible. Kinda pricey but...
• Re: coolant leak repair
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:36:56 -0400
  ...But GoWesty has a > repair kit with brass inserts for the hoses that is claimed on the GoWesty > web site to be great. > > This...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:57:23 -0500
  ...After Market Cruise Control > > For many years the Audiovox CCS100 kit was a great solution. That is what > I added to my '90. But...
• Re: Curtain Rods, kit available?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:53:45 -0700
  ...I have found the actual curtain kits, but no rod kits...should I just go out and buy rods from the evil Mart of...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:33:58 -0700
  Yes, the kit I referenced came with four actuators; 2 front doors, 1 side door and 1 hatch. I used the stock wiring for...
• Re: westfalia interiors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:56:47 -0700
  ...there is > a little sideways seat infront of the bed and next to the kitchen. the > kitchen cabinet only has a sink, drawers and...
• Re: hella 2nd battery kit
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:33:30 -0400
  The Hella dual battery kit that I sell is one that Just Kampers in the UK has been selling for several years for VW...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shippin
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 06:38:01 EST
  ...I installed a Berg kit 3 years ago, my shifter snapped in 2 3 mos after the installation. Same story here. Some time after...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:10:22 -0600
  ...Mine are dangerously dim at night, can I just put in new higher power bulbs or do I need to install a whole kit...
• Re: Airlift 1000 suspension kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:36:05 -0700
  ...to get some feedback from others about the airlift 1000 > suspension kit. I was reading about it here: http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/technica...
• Re: rear seat hinges
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:32:36 -0700
  ...Reimo Raised Bed Kit That looks exactly like the kit that I have seen except for the color. One of the problems with it...
• Bumper re-enforcement & Power window kits?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:51:13 PDT
  ...Also, along the lines of a recent aftermarket AC question, has anyone had any experience with aftermarket (JC Whitney, ?) conversion kits for switch from...
• Re: Starter Relay Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 02:56:28 -0500
  ...sold that relay kit for a lot less than $85. Al lthe wiring is back on the starter itself. You add a starter solenoid...
• Re: Got my second Tii Conversion Kit Today!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:49:25 -0800
  ...Got my second Tii Conversion Kit Today! > I think I've been playin' with cars too long....I saw "Tii" conversion and > immediately thought...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:54:44 -0800
  LOL sorry that was a good one. -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email ---- Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NET> wrote: > > Recently I had a friend tell...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:17:09 -0500
  ...Of course, Karl was working with the Overland kit (of which he is a distributer).
• Re: Miscelaneous WBX Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 14:56:20 -0600
  John, thanks! Any specifics? Was it a kit you found somewhere, or was it something you had to build from assorted components and then...
• Re: temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:31:57 -0800
  ...Injector Repair Kit; > Terminal Repair Kit For 2 Prong Injector. -Phil > > Michael Rule writes: > > > Hi All, > > > > anyone recall the online supplier (wasn't a...
• T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:48:22 -0500
  ...Repair person has checked around and said that this is now a kit and that it is difficult to obtain...one of his suppliers...
• Projektzwo Fog Light Kit - light assembly
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:06:04 -0500
  I have finally cleared my project calendar and have begun work on the replacement kits for the fog lights. Does anyone have or have...
• Re: Bus Depot Rear Sofabed Kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:57:46 -0800
  ...YAHOO.COM writes: > > > > Has anyone installed Bus Depot's Rear Sofabed Kit? > > > > http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=98553 > > > > Or am I better...
• Re: Headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:16:52 -0500
  > I have the Vision Kit 1 and it was amazing how much brighter it was > over stock...the throw pattern is great as well...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:01:18 -0600
  There is no specific Vanagon kit that I know of. We offer the Hopkins universal kits: http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:55:12 -0400
  ...Adding rear disc brakes >> >> I know there is a big brake kit that goes on all the way around. >> >> Is there anyone that sells...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:28:59 -0700
  On 9/12/07, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > > BenT, > I tried to buy that kit just after Marten stopped producing it. > Any...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 13:31:18 -0600
  The Vanagain kit only has enough fuel hose for inside the engine bay. Plus an extra foot or so for odds and ends. From...
• Re: new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 06:53:34 -0800
  ...It has a smaller kitchen cabinet that does not prevent the use of the full width bed. The water tank is a different shape...
• Re: Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Chris M.
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:51:28 -0600
  ...included in > > the kit...and didn't > > need all the wiring they included...simply put it > > was the wrong kit...Ron > > and me sent...
• Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:35:55 -0400
  ...I have already put LED bulbs in the stock kitchen light. I only put in two as three were two bright and they are...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:28:51 -0700
  ...com> wrote: >> >> > regarding extra oil cooler I use Vanistan oil cooler kit on all my vans >> > >> > http://www.vanistan.com/oil_cooler_kits.html >> > >> > >
• Re: This list issue
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Jan 2021 22:22:57 -0800
  Yeah i think he did his homework with that kit. The small horizontal bearings under the track cover are included, one is urethane tired...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 18:37:59 -0600
  Regards this hard start kit or any other electrical add on - an old axiom from Dennis Haynes that really applies , THE MORE YOU AD...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:35:22 -0800
  ...After Market Cruise Control For many years the Audiovox CCS100 kit was a great solution. That is what I added to my '90. But...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2012 01:48:28 -0400
  ...I have had problems with those seals from the kits. You want to replace all the pistons while in there , (not part of the...
• Re: 5- and 6-cylinder VW vans, 4 disk br
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 10:37:21 +0300
  ...It looks problematic for Syncros. >Here are some of my quick observations: > >>4 disc brakes recommended DM 3,600.00 > >A disk brake kit...
• A/C info and questions.
  Historical mailing list - VMontgo32
  Mon, 25 May 1998 15:41:17 EDT
  ...Talking to the guy at the desk he said they were selling alot of these kits and that they worked well for anything from...
• Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 15:21:49 -0500
  ...However in my parts computer we have two different part > numbers. > 251 498 103A, Joint Kit, Inner FT > 251 598 101, Joint Kit Rear...
• Re: 5 Cylinder conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:08:25 -0700
  I wasn't aware he was doing kits... for winkler... I thought it was his own gig... >From: Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> >Reply...
• Re: kitchen lamp wiring to get 12V where?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:51:01 -0700
  ...kitchen lamp wiring to get 12V where? > Our '81 westie has no kitchen light nor light over the bed, though > there there's some...
• Re: Subaru engine gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:38:29 -0700
  Consensus around here is that the RMW kit is the most complete, and they provide good support. Still need to add things like SS...
• Re: Audi rotors instead of SA discs?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:49:15 -0600
  I believe the current "big Brake" kits offered by Van cafe use the Audi rotors. The van hubs need to be replaced as they...
• Bus Depo Head Lamp upgrade
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 23:15:37 -0700
  Today I installed the vision kit for my 84 van. Wow what a difference. Just made a huge improvement in my head lamp performance...
• Kitchen electric
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:19:45 -0500
  End of autumn greetings, I'm re-installing the kitchen in my '84 Westy. Today's question is: Could someone provide me the top...
• Re: Request: V-gon Auto Tranny Overhaul Parts Sources
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:35:55 -0500
  John, Actually we do sell a rebuild kit for this purpose. It is $150 and the part number is 010398007KIT. Let me know if...
• Interesting Parts Source
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 06:34:24 -0400
  ...Some of the interesting things I've see so far are original mud flap sets for the Vanagon, round headlamp grille kits for Vanagons...
• Re: SA GRilles:Ken and James:clearification
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 21:47:42 -0500
  ...say about Ken or his SA >>Grille Kits. >> >>While Ken and I are selling somewhat different kits, I want to make sure >>that it...
• While Supplies Last
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 22:36:32 -0500
  FREE EDUCATION KIT!! Find out how YOU can utilize the tremendous leverage of the oil market! In our opinion the time to buy unleaded...
• Re: Lowering kit?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 15:15:09 EST
  ...If it is the sectional type, an extra clearance kit is available from vendors like Stanley (the tool guys). This allows the bottom panel...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:02:03 -0700
  where do you recommend getting the master kit from? >From: phil cain <bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM> > > > > > >I would like to either learn how to repair...
• Re: Source for Slider Window Screen
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 22:19:25 -0400
  ...Both the Slider Door and the Kitchen Window on a Westy. I've checked Volkscafe, BusDepot & GoWesty. But all they had was the kitchen...
• Re: VW KIT CAR
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:35:00 -0600
  ...Got any pictures? Howard > I have finally finished my fiber glass kit car built on a 70 vw frame, I live > in Pa do...
• Real time weight of an 82 Vanagon Diesel? Cd of a Carat w/body kit?
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:25:33 -0800
  ...had thiers weighed) of a 1982 Vangon Diesel GL? (7 passenger) Also, since I am lowering the van, and using a Carat Body Kit...
• Jay Brown Headlight Relays
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:18:17 -0600
  Anyone know how to reach Jay Brown, maker of relay kits?
• Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:22:47 -0600
  > Mr. BZ-how do you spell Vitrifriggio? With one "g".... ;-)
• 1982 VW Westfalia Camper, full Kit. For Sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Wed, 1 May 1996 20:05:54 -0700 (PDT)
  Just passing this on... ---------- Forwarded message ----------
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 16:41:28 -0400
  ...IT WAS NOT an April Fools Joke!!! >> >> The info is true, I will be able to prduce this "Kit" for anyone who wants it...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:21:06 -0500
  ...Complete Skylight Kit [Vanagon] > https://gowesty.com/products/complete-skylight-kit?_pos=1&_sid=4bc890776&_ss=r&variant=41252837228709 > > The Bus Depot: Complete Poptop...
• Relay Kit for Starters
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  24 Jun 1996 11:46:21 -0800
  ...I just wanted to give a thumbs up to the Bosch WR1 Low Voltage Relay Kit. For the past nine months or so my...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 11 May 2007 14:11:17 -0700
  ...I've used > both Victor Reinz and Elring gasket kits and both came with small tubes > of yellow sealant for the cap nuts and...