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  • Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 25 May 2012 10:22:44 -0700
    ...3 >> bolts run through the LCA and adaptor. Radius rod attaches to exposed bolt >> ends at bottom of LCA. >> >> >> On Fri, May 25, 2012...
  • Re: Westy Drain situation
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:33:33 -0700
    ...Could i just get an adaptor to soft hose and run soft hose down > through the cabinet and out the bottom? Maybe back to...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Sat, 31 Oct 2015 18:37:04 -0400
    Thanks Dan, I will try it next time. Both the Westy tank and the 1 ld'r were at 35 degrees this morning. Dennis...
  • New seats available for Vanagons (4)
    Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
    Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:13:31 -0400
    The Small Car seats recline twice as much as a regular vanagon seat( had the guy go and try them out), and the adaptor...
  • Propane adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Eric B. Pickering
    Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:47:00 -0500
    For those interested: Looking through a Tom Raper RV catalog I saw an adapter that is made to "Y" off the main line (maintaining...
  • WTB adaptor to cooling system tester ...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:53:30 -0700
    Hi guys, I have the cooling system tester that can pump it up, but it is for the regular radiator fitting, not the threaded...
  • Re: STATISTICS VANAGON
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:42:10 PDT
    ...Even though a $10.00 radio shack adaptor will NOT work here, I can > get a transformer powerful enough for much less than that...
  • Re: Antenna
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Sat, 1 Oct 94 11:53:57 PDT
    ...I'll just stick with the cheapo fm/cb antenna feed adaptor for that cheezy but low profile setup. Cheers! Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel...
  • FS 86 Syncro Westy - Ariz
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 12:26:19 +0000
    ...Wasserboxer motor died, replaced it with KEP adaptor kit and 91 jetta motor. Motor is mounted to trans, need to be finished. Rest of...
  • Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:59:49 EST
    ...My brake setup uses the one piston caliper, but the two piston version should fit also with only litle modification of the adaptors. 290x25mm...
  • Re: Hiccups, static electricity, wireharness.
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Mon, 18 May 1998 02:39:08 EDT
    ...The fix, is a small adaptor that plugs into your airflow meter and the connector to your airflowmeter. Also you need to ground your...
  • Re: Starting question
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Sat, 26 May 2018 11:42:03 -0700
    ...The 'Gowesty' / IMI starter failures are what led me to develop the prototype for this adaptor. Three failures of the IMI in 50K miles...
  • Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:11:44 -0500
    ...Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS) On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 7:20 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Neil, > I broke many...
  • Re: Craftsperson Tools
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Sat, 4 Feb 1995 15:08:30 -0500 (EST)
    ...It can be used with a 1/2-3/8ths adaptor. With a minimum torque of 20 "lbs, It is a very diverse torque...
  • RE : Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:35:22 -0500
    ...MM3 (CVN69) wrote: ><snip> > > I wish they would design a thermostatically controlled sandwich >adaptor that allows oil to flow through the filter before going...
  • External oil cooler kit FS
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Thu, 1 Apr 2004 20:10:25 -0800
    I have an external oil cooler kit for all inline-four VW engines, uses a 'sandwich' adaptor to connect the hoses just above the...
  • Re: engine swaps
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:43:07 +1300
    >On Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at 02:33 AM, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > >>But nobody makes an adaptor kit >>(flywheel, sdaptor plate). > >Er, I thought...
  • what about any 4 speed automatics?
    Historical mailing list - marty guinn
    Sun, 23 Sep 2001 22:42:07 -0400
    ...Possibly with an adaptor plate. What about anything from Porsche? i just tried searchin the archive , but couldn't get it to work. Thanks...
  • Re: Master Cyl. Res. Cap;
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:25:49 -0500
    ...On 9/12/07, John C... <Trvlr2001@comcast.net> wrote: > > Hi All, > Has anyone machined a Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap, Adaptor, > With a Hose...
  • Re: Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:19:50 -0800
    ...I have designed some adaptors to allow Porsche wheels to be mounted on Vanagons. There is a very wide variety of Porsche wheels available...
  • Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:11:25 -0400
    ...The fix, is a small adaptor that plugs into your airflow > meter and the connector to your airflowmeter. Also you need to ground your...
  • Re: Front Suspension - Screws
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 26 May 2009 13:45:34 -0700
    ...Good luck getting bolt remenants out of lower ball joint adaptors. On mine, they were TOTALLY rusted on. I ended up using spare parts...
  • Re: Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use?
    Historical mailing list - jbclem1
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:11:41 -0700
    ...Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use? > I recently bought Koni front shocks for my 1983 Westphalia from Bus Depot. I'm having...
  • Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100
    ...I deliver the adaptors and all other parts included for a swap from stock to big brakes. All parts are brandnew from the shelf...
  • Re: Starter woes...
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 26 Apr 2017 02:51:42 -0400
    ...One of the first things I did was to yank that off the van and install one of my adaptors and new TDI starter...
  • fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:05:19 -0800
    ...The pre-filter also acted as a sort of adaptor. Troy
  • Re: NVC Good Subaru forum?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 9 May 2008 17:02:27 +1200
    ...Does KEP make an adaptor kit to fit a VW wasserboxer to a Subaru trans...? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator Seashell, Macintosh...
  • Re: 1.6-l. '79-'82 type 2 aircooled pancake engine in Bug?
    Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek (by way of Brian Verbeek )
    Wed, 22 Jan 1997 14:41:20 +0000
    ...This could be solved by using a DH cooler and adaptor in a non DH fanshroud and cutting the shroud were it has to...
  • Re: Starter review 4 years later
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:02:24 -0300
    ...And The adaptor > works great. >> So, if I were to be silly and eventually keep a starter here does anyone > have a recommendation for...
  • Suby 5 Spd. Tranny 4 Vanagon Build
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:28:01 -0700
    ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=407222&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Seems that if an adaptor plate was built...
  • Re: Porche Fuche Alloys
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Apr 1995 15:43:57 GMT0BST
    ...They are 15 x 5.5's - and I got them for a silly price of stlg200 - sterling pounds - with tyres and adaptors for...
  • Re: VDO Oil Pressure Adaptor Hose VDO-150752
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 10:04:49 -0400
    On Thu, 5 Jun 2003, Benjamin E. Beasley wrote: > Anybody have any idea where I can pick up this seemingly unobtainable > little item? I...
  • Largest diameter wheel.
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 31 Oct 2004 11:06:57 -0700
    ...Not into adaptors or anything else just the diameter or tire sizes and I will compute the diameter. Height not treadwidth. Thanks ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned...
  • Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:10:04 -0700
    yeah, but how would you attach it to a waterboxer? i don't think kennedy makes a prius adaptor kit...:) and besides, it wouldn...
  • Re: STATISTICS VANAGON
    Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
    Wed, 14 Sep 1994 11:04:37 -0700
    ...Even though a $10.00 radio shack adaptor will NOT work here, I can > > get a transformer powerful enough for much less than that...
  • 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...
  • KEP Plate Remove Transmission
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:49:56 -0800
    ...On a Vanagon with a KEP adaptor plate, is it easier to remove tranny w/adapter plate attached? Seems so. Just some nuts/bolts...
  • Re: Vanagon awning
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Thu, 8 Jul 1999 17:16:45 EDT
    ...Any recommendations? Thanks, > > Ken I have the A&E/Dometic "Catalina 2500", in the smallest size (8'2"), with the "van adaptor kit" to...
  • VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:23:09 -0700
    ...Get a 2.0 gas Jetta/Golf donor, and KEP, or other, adaptor plate, and keep the stock Vanagon starter. I hope to swap...
  • Re: clutch fork shaft bushing question
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:07:29 -0400
    ...Starter? I feel there's not a better option than my adaptor + a new Bosch SR0425N starter for the Syncro. Karl westyventures.com
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:29:50 -0700
    Link? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 10/20/2015 08:17 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote: > Has anyone...
  • MP3 or MiniDisk ?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sat, 5 Jan 2002 10:52:50 EST
    ...What format does it record to? It could connect to her radio with a cassette adaptor. She uses it for live recording as a...
  • Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
    Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:57:26 -0500
    Check A/C line pressures???? High pressure truck tire gauge!!!! The number to call "BR 549" Howard >but none of them around here have...
  • Re: audi engine
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 4 Jul 2006 22:31:27 -0400
    ...hotmail.com> wrote: > Does anyone know if there is a transmission adaptor to mate aan Audi 2.8 v6 > to a vanagon 4 sp...
  • Re: subu conversion
    Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
    Sun, 2 Nov 2003 09:37:34 -0500
    ...Adaptor axles are available, as are CV adaptors if you want to use Porsche 930 CVs. Specific power output of the newer engine is...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:33:58 -0400
    > What you really want is the "Extend-A-Stay" set up that goes between the tank > outlet valve and the regulator. They have fittings...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:44:39 -0700
    Another real nice item to have for filling or connecting to your propane tank is one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product...
  • Re: Disc brake setup, only 1986+
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:26:28 +0200
    ...I forgot to mention that the adaptors only fit on newer Vanagons (1986+) M16 caliper bolts are required! Regards Raimund Am 13.04.2009...
  • Westy roof rack question
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Williamson
    Wed, 11 Jun 1997 15:46:27 -0500 (CDT)
    ...on the pop-up top of a Westy, using bolt on adaptors? I'm looking at a max load of maybe 100 lbs., and...
  • 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: oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 28 May 2020 11:20:22 -0700
    ...I presume you need a > sandwich adaptor to supply the cooler and I would use an inline thermostat > and not one in the sandwich...
  • Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:58:38 -0800
    ...PM 1/28/2009, neil N wrote... >> >> The lower ball joint adaptor is removed, and I need to drill out bolt >> remanents. If I...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:24:19 -0700
    try the followings: - lube it thoroughly, the rail, the 90° corner where the cable turns using either grease or white lithium grease spray no...
  • Need Recaro parts used.. where to get? (no Vdub)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 09:57:37 -0400
    ...Lastly, Anyone bolt Recaros into a Vanagon yet? Do they drop in? Adaptors required? Thanks! Mikey `87 Westy
  • auto I-4 engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:41:33 -0500
    ...Can you use the Kennedy adaptor w/ the other diesel parts? After taking a good look at the donor westy we found (and getting...
  • Re: Weddle still in existence?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 06:10:33 -0600
    ...Weddle still in existence? > I have been trying to contact Weddle industries about CV adaptors & > axles, but no reply and I can't find...
  • Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:43:41 -0500
    ...My adaptor plate design and TDI starter project actually came about in reaction to a customer's three failures of the IMI starters on...
  • Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:21:10 -0600
    You should at least get a MAP gas torch. Larry A. > I tried heat outside, but now that the part is inside the mad...
  • Fram Gas filter
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Sun, 2 Sep 2012 10:50:54 -0800
    ...The pre-filter also acted as a sort of adaptor. Sometime in 1984, VW started putting on a post-filter, 0-450-905-030...
  • Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:16:25 -0800
    ...Under "VOLKSWAGEN AND > PORSCHE > ENGINE ADAPTERS" KEP shows S2000, Prelude 2.2 - 2.3 adaptor plates. An > email would confirm if the bolt patterns...