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• Re: Possible Solutions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 16:46:50 +0200
  ...If they do not fit into= = the rails you may use an adaptor (also available). But check your seat belts. Many seats requires the...
• Re: New vanagon leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Kevin C
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:04:40 EST
  ...I use the hose going to the pressure cap and just put one of those tube inflator adaptors to the hose. Pump up to...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:53:36 -0800
  ...1) BenT - get off your duff and either send this adaptor back for examination, or track down a real TDI starter (unless you have...
• Volks Conversions rear-disc kits (Australia): AVOID!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:19:21 +1200
  ...After talking to a number of other people I have also been led to believe that his adaptor plates are not of the best...
• Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 12:39:19 -0800
  ...ETKA shows the lower ball joint adaptor (on old style lower control arm) as NLA though I can't see why one would *normally...
• Re: OIL COOLER FILTER SANDWICH PLATE + THERMOSTAT experiences need
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:52:38 -0400
  ...Filter Sandwich Plate + Thermostat Adaptor An10 > Fittings 3/4-6 UNF > (https://www.amazon.com/EPMAN-Sandwich-Thermostat-Adaptor-Fittings/dp/B01IVKVBO4) > > or this...
• Re: audi engine
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 14:01:04 -0700
  ...hotmail.com> wrote: > > Does anyone know if there is a transmission adaptor to mate aan Audi 2.8v6 > to a vanagon 4 sp.? there...
• Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:55:19 -0700
  ...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: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:20:25 -0600
  ...You are saying that I could install Audi A6 front rotors and calipers on the vanagon without an adaptor...they just bolt up? And...
• Re: Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:23:24 EST
  ...For wheel adaptors (stud threads into adaptor which bolts to hub, I would only use steel because of the annealing requirement to maintain strength...
• Re: Used / rebuilt auto transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:24:50 -0700
  ...On your way back from Sacramento, stop by at Harbor Freight and pick up a transmission jack adaptor for your garage jack. Swap the...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:46:05 -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: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:36:15 +0000
  ...I was, and may still be leaning towards your adaptor plus TDI starter setup, but am Leary of trying to remove the starter stud...
• Porsche trans adaptor info found
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:31:14 +1200
  ...McKenzie Products makes 930 outer & inner adaptors for the VW/915 drive flanges; $55US each. They hope to be on e-mail in a...
• Re: Audi 5cyl vs Tiico decision
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 22:15:47 +1200
  ...Reliability Smoothness Availability Fit Sound Choice of hp & capacity Availability of adaptor kit off-shelf It's a boxer! Against? Perhaps lower-than-average...
• Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:52:05 -0100
  ...Question is, would the adaptors that come in the kit for the Bay window conversion ( Front transmission mount and CV joints) work in a...
• Re: westy propane in europe
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:33:22 -0500
  ...cheers, art '82 westy > > --------------- > > Dear Art > The (propane) adaptors we have just screw on and off your tank and then the > dispensing equipment fits...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:57:08 +0000
  ...Karl westyventures.com On Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:31:53 -0400, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >Karl Mullendore makes a adaptor for...
• RE: lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
  19 Dec 1996 08:58:32 -0800
  ...I noticed in RMMW's Cabriolet catalog that they sell an adaptor that will allow you to use a 20-watt quartz halogen high...
• Heal and tow, upright spin-on filters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 13:12:54 -0800
  ...I still think it its too loud, you're too old :) The Mexican beetle engine filter adaptors will not work with stock exhaust but...
• Re: ecotec conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:25:56 -0400
  ...Has anyone heard of anyone putting a GM Ecotec engine in a Vanagon? �I > notice that KEP has an adaptor... > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL >
• Freon CMathis
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 13:02:05 -0700
  ...My mechanic said the freon fittings worked and he did not need to use the adaptor. He filled it to 90% of the Freon...
• Re: Looking for propane filler mod
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 07:18:48 -0600
  ...Not sure if the adaptor is. I acquired an adaptor once, when the attendant filling the tank left it on. I't about four...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:36:34 -0800
  ...good to know. > > yah it's the kind with the release valve. > > Maybe the connectison to adaptor or to gauge are hinky > > On 11...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 31 Oct 2015 18:35:14 -0400
  ...I used the adaptor this morning and it worked perfectly. The 1 lb. bottle emptied completely. I also ordered the ACME fitting. $34.95...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 3 Apr 2014 04:44:08 -0500
  ...Since the lines start from an adaptor above the oil filter > mount, I don't think drainback will be an issue > Ralph M, I...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:30:32 -0400
  RE: "replace the plastic fitting on the firewall with a grommet and barbed brass adaptor." Robert What is the size of the barbed brass...
• Re: Memory refresh request, trans drain/fill plug size
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 May 2017 07:59:23 -0700
  ...My interest is more about adaptor to the threaded holes for use in a trans cooling set up. Alistair > On May 15, 2017, at...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:17:11 -0500
  On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, Ken Lewis wrote: > Word of warning: Beware of sender hose extensions that have standard pipe > threads. The sender and...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 12:00:29 -0700
  ...After I go through stock starters, I'll either get the adaptor + new starter, or, a modified reduction starter (no need for adaptor) Just...
• Re: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:33:03 -0700
  ...at 02:33 AM, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >> >>> But nobody makes an adaptor kit >>> (flywheel, sdaptor plate). >> >> Er, I thought Kennedy made an adapter kit...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:41:57 -0500
  On Fri, 14 Feb 2003, Ken Lewis wrote: > David; > Here is how I did it. If memory serves me I bought everything at > PEP...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 17:26:22 -0800
  ...Not into adaptors or >>> anything else just the diameter or tire sizes and I will compute the >>> diameter. >>> >>> Height not treadwidth. >>> Thanks >>
• Re: Weddle still in existence?
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:06:42 EDT
  ...I have been trying to contact Weddle industries about CV adaptors & axles, but no reply and I can't find their website by Googling...
• Re: engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:30:51 -0800
  ...If you look at http://home.comcast.net/~tomyoung1/Images/left.jpg you can catch a glimpse of the adaptor I made out of...
• Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:10:56 +0200
  ...Only front adaptor kit: US-$ 520 Only rear adaptor kit: US-$ 520 Complete front and rear kit: US-$ 950 Group purchase options for at...
• Help locating correct Compressor 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:10:31 -0400
  I ordered a compressor from Rock Auto, however the male adaptors on the back plate of their compressor are different sizes, unlike the connections...
• Re: engine coversion
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 06:04:33 EDT
  ...over in the same fashion? Does the TIICO use a special adaptor that can not be purchased separately? >> To adapt a plain vanilla Golf...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:40:12 -0800
  ...In addition most presses do >not have that adaptor ( your lucky in canada) to press the lower out, but >heating up the spindle a...
• Front seat replacements
  Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:10:06 -0800
  ...Or maybe there are other captain's chairs from other manufacturers that fit in with an adaptor kit? Thanks, Toma
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:11:27 -0600
  Hmm...PEP BOYS is where I looked, too, but they didn't have any M10 fittings, just 1/8NPT. Maybe I should go back...
• FW: Rejected posting to vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Fri, 3 May 2002 01:25:49 -0700
  ...You can also find adaptors such that you can use for example a Porsche rim, as these are popular over all of the CUP...
• RE: 81 Westfalia Blues
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 14:03:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...for all the problems! >I saw a Mazda conversion engine w. adaptor to VW >tranny by Kennedy Eng.in So.Cal. I also have...
• question about painting
  Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:59:24 EST
  ...painting? i already have a capable air compressor and spray paint adaptor as well as a protective mask, so all id really need to...
• Starter/Flywheel adaptors???
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 08:10:59 -0600
  ...Does anyone make an adaptor plate for this? It works okay, but there's one hellish gap there for junk to get in which...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:44:16 -0800
  ...If you have a hydraulic supply place near you you may be able to get the fittings along with the metric adaptor as shown...
• Re: Westy Power (F)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:53:12 -0500
  ...They are super expensive (unless you can "borrow" one) and may require the use of stage-pin to edison adaptors on each end. The...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:21:33 -0800
  ...putting in your van???? >Ron Subaru EJ22 with Kennedy Engineered Products adaptor kit. Overhead cam 16 valve Counterweighted crank 130HP Makes more torque than...
• Elec.Gurus! DC ground question (fridge fans off shore power)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:32:38 -0700
  ...I'm also adding a 12V power adaptor for shore power to fans. (I have the appropriate switch in place) Since vehicles' ground is...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 11:18:52 -0600
  Sorry! I usually think ADAPTOR is more of an upgraded/altered mod. Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 25, 2012 12:16...
• Re: Oil pressure hose
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:02 -0400
  ...They should have an adaptor that will allow you to go from the 1/8 npt to the M10 X 1. I also bough...
• Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:48:18 -0400
  What adaptor and starter did you yuse? And what engine and trans? I can’t see the video so would like the info. eRic...
• Re: Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 11:32:59 +1200
  ...Weddle makes 930-pattern stubs, and trans flange-adaptors are available. I do not know what the 930 bolt-size or pitch-circle is...
• Re: oil pres woes... gauge install part 2
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 10:32:06 -0800
  .... I bought the VDO extension adaptor (for 25 bucks!!!! Too > much). Comes with a 12" flex hose extension. I thought this to be pretty...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:10:29 -0500
  ...Buy/rent/borrow a Right angle drill and shorten the drill bit. (or Right angle chuck adaptor for your existing drill). Use a 110v...
• Re: Master Cyl. Res. Cap;
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:05:34 EDT
  ...Hi All, Has anyone machined a Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap, Adaptor, With a Hose Nipple, or connector, for Their Bleeder Pump? Or, what are...
• Emissions, engine swaps, full-flow filters, 76 balls
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 18:13:18 -0800
  ...Bob writes about poorly fitting full-flow-filter adaptors. How come nobody imports the spin-on-filter adaptor I saw on a stock beetle...
• Propane: N. Am to Euro adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 12:50:34 -0300
  I have! checked the archives and I obtained no hits for "propane Europe". I will be shipping my Canadian Westy to Europe (then on...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 20:14:14 -0500
  ...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: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:59:16 -0800
  ...Oil pressure light Those 'sandwich plate' secondary oil cooler adaptor plates to allow a remote oil cooler and some gauges....I have used those...