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• Re: Weddle still in existence?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:20:20 -0500
  ...Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:20:52 +1200 > >I have been trying to contact Weddle industries about CV adaptors & >axles, but no reply and...
• Re: audi engine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 20:38:13 -0700
  ...HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Does anyone know if there is a transmission adaptor > to mate aan Audi 2.8 v6 > to a vanagon 4 sp...
• Table leg hole?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:14:04 -0400
  ...Mine won’t line up as the leg is a bit high as I have a adaptor at the foot with a metal pipe...
• Re: six cylinder vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 13:27:10 -0400
  ...looks like it would fit fine.(hey KEP you engineering an adaptor plate for one of these yet?) my guess is that yo would...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:51:00 -0500
  On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, David Marshall wrote: > Why not use an electrical sender and gauge? These *are* electrical senders and gauges, but the...
• K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:59:55 EST
  ...http://www.sonic.net/~its4pla/ebay/K&N-Adaptor.jpg this will allow you to eliminate your factory airbox and run 3" dia dryer...
• Re: Disc brake setup, info finally!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:50:17 -0400
  ...US-$ 520 > Only rear adaptor kit: US-$ 520 > Complete front and rear kit: US-$ 950 > > Group purchase options for at least 5 sets: > Front...
• Re: Porsche trans adaptor info found
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 11 May 2000 16:18:40 -0700
  At 10:31 AM 05/12/2000 +1200, you wrote: >For those thinking about putting Porsche 915 transmissions into their vans, >I have at...
• Cooling system pressue check
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:06:02 -0800
  ...Front? Back? Is it on the coolant overflow tank? Any special adaptors needed? See I'm thinking about my Honda, and I know where...
• Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:48:43 -0700
  ...about 6K ago - maybe a bad part?? Any ideas from you seasoned vets would be great - Thanks, Ben 88 Wofsburg Weekender ej22 (KEP adaptor)
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 20:48:28 +0200
  ...Glad enough, I am offering the adaptors as stand-alone set, too. A parts list comes with the kit, so that you guys could...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:57:56 -0400
  ...Hi all. > > No biggie but.... > > On a Vanagon with a KEP adaptor plate, is it easier to remove tranny > w/adapter plate attached? > > Seems...
• Re: OIL COOLER FILTER SANDWICH PLATE + THERMOSTAT experiences need
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 07:04:41 -0700
  ...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: Memory refresh request, trans drain/fill plug size
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 15 May 2017 08:06:21 -0700
  ...My interest is more about adaptor to the threaded holes for use in a trans cooling set up. > > Alistair > >>
• Re: That stubby DIN size
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:23:14 -0500
  ...Has anyone found a solution to the depth issue? Perhaps an adaptor or sleeve that will cover the exposed receiver to make it more...
• Re: WTB: Adaptor Plate for Stock Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:02:41 -0500
  On Thu, 4 Dec 2003, Daniel Stevens wrote: > These parts are all UNIQUE to the diesel vanagon engine ... > and possibly the pressurized overflow bottle...
• Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 16:43:12 +1200
  ...You can fit adaptor drive flanges to the G50 to fit the smaller VW/915 CVs, or use 930 CVs and fit adaptor stubaxles...
• Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:11:45 -0700
  ...11705 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 72 Plate with "Sandwich" Oil Filter Adaptor $132.00" shown on http://www.bus-boys.com/oilcoolingremote.html -- is...
• installing oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bauermeister
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 23:32:11 -0500
  Any advice on installing an oil pressure guage in my '89 westy? I got the VDO gauge, sender, and extention adaptor from Bus Depot...
• Oil Light Update - To Mordor and Back
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 09:35 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Put the 3/8" to 1/2" adaptor on the 3/8" drive ratchet; Grab a hold of "killer" (the big, long Craftsman screwdriver...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:19:04 -0700
  ...They're identical in style to the original Vanagon 14'' steel wheels and according to Jon from FAS they don't need spacers, adaptors...
• Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:02:05 -0700
  Ummm, I'm not understanding you. I want to connect my A/C gauge set to the service ports, in order to diagnose and...
• Re: 86 westy overheating issue
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:50:07 -0700
  ...Make an adaptor for your air chuck to fit in the sparkplug >> hole. Use an old plug and break the porcelain off and braze...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:31:01 -0400
  Yeah that is a nice setup Jeff. and once you have that you can simply add a "steak saver" if you want to so...
• Plat.cat
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 00:55:49 -0800
  ...1- I was thinking of just putting a " Y" type of adaptor at the thank connection level and run a second line from there...
• i-4Conversions-List of donor engines that replace a Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:32:22 -0700
  My buddy frequently gets running motors
 cheap, does anyone know which ones fit and work with
 the Tiico Brain/ECU/AdaptorPlate? (1st...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:24:28 -0700
  ...Propane refill adaptor Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Right, but I don't think it all will go in. Some...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:09:31 -0500
  ...I don't ever use the adaptors. Jim On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 8:46 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > My...
• Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style.
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 21:06:38 -0700
  ...The so-called "universal adaptor" I got at Radio Shack for my Vanagon is anything but. And think of how much power is being...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:15:51 -0500
  ...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: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 95 13:24:44 PST
  ...tho. >>It can be used with a 1/2-3/8ths adaptor. With a minimum torque of >>20 "lbs, It is a very diverse...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 28 May 2020 13:25:14 -0500
  ...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: Installing adapter for TDI Starter on Auto trans Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:26:23 -0700
  ...Lastly, I did not get any instructions or "tip sheet" with the adaptor. I bought this from you on 7/15/09. On 4...
• Vanagon toy, Jack with spreader
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:51:33 -0400
  ...So, decided on the Harbor Freight, With a recommendation from Dennis I also got the spreader adaptor. Locally this was out of stock but...
• Re: Oh no I think this is the end ....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:36:51 +1200
  ...For info on engine-adaptor kits contact Hobert Kennedy at Kennedy Engineered Products (Los Angeles), <kennedy@hughes.net>. Catalogs cost $3.00US. There is...
• Re: Newbie wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 23:50:29 +1200
  ...They are using adaptors. The VW uses 5x112 PCD. Mercedes wheels will fit; those with 12mm studholes will need opening up and reseating to...
• Re: westy table
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:47:31 -0500
  ...If you have an older Westy you may want to get a newer table mount base from GoWesty and/or their adaptor... see their...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 23:52:16 EDT
  ...Anyone know where I can get this style of wheel? BTW My hesitation about using adaptors is whether or not they can take the...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:46:38 -0400
  Whoops ! Forgot the link! http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan/dp/B00H2L7LWA?SubscriptionId=AKIAIQWHH4HRPK7LRQTQ&tag=c99-bt-20&linkCode=xm2&camp...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 28 May 2009 18:36:25 -0700
  ...And to follow up regarding OBD ports (OP's conversion has one) I bought my adaptor cables (for using PC laptop+VAGCOM software) from...
• Aftermarket Oil cooler on Type 4
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:54:04 -0400
  ...I'm wondering on how the hoses would be run from the adaptor that replaces the filter. It seems that they would be run...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:48:31 +1200
  ...That means an adaptor plate to fit a VW trans, which will then blow. Or a kit to fit it to an aircooled Porsche...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part II
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Thu, 04 Jul 1996 17:14:07 -0600
  ...At least the adaptor has depressions for the seals. The second problem is that you can't get the doghouse cooler onto the adaptor...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:22:36 +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: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:44:43 -0800
  ...Audi A6 front rotors and calipers on the > vanagon without an adaptor...they just bolt up? > > And I can use Audi A4 (2002) with...
• Re: Adaptor to pump ...
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:13:53 +0200
  ...up a normal radiator but I guess, I would need an adaptor > > to it to be able to pump up the Vanagon system. Anyone...
• Swap a Mazda Diesel in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 21:14:09 -0700
  ...I imagine KEP could/does make an adaptor plate for this. BTW, youtube is a great resource for stuff like this. (i.e. didn...
• Re: air cooled? : non van
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:08:13 +0100
  ...Tatra, 3500cc V8 aircooled, mounted in rear, Czechoslowakia, in Germany conversion adaptors available for installation of this motor in VWs, the motor itself is...
• Whatever happened to that German guy who put 4 wheel disc brakes on his Vanagon? EMail the group and let us know when we can buy the ada ptors?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 18:28:46 -0600
  Hello Mr German guy who engineered the adaptors for the vanagon to take rear discs......what is the latest developments on your project? Did...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for 81'-85' V'gons (a Long Report)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:00:37 +1200
  ...My Hansen 993 kit is on order, with adaptors to fit wheels with 5x114.3 PC. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 28 May 2020 15:23:03 -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: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:53:47 -0700
  ...VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor > > You are probably right, as long as you never have to undo it. What > happens then? Like after a...
• Clutch Bolts, Washers, Note in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:22:49 -0700
  ...Washers have been on my mind lately. (Turns out that the Kennedy 3600 adaptor plate, flywheel do not require washers) Neil. -- Neil n Blog...
• Fuel Filter / pump buzz
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:38:01 -0400
  ...kits available to convert hose sizes, but assume that any hose adaptors from your FLAPS could work. Thanks! Jack R. 84 Westy Wolfie, with...
• FS: Vanagon conversion project (Buick V-6) cheap
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 19:59:33 -0500
  ...The engine is in place, but the mounts aren't totally finished, using a Kennedy adaptor plate, I believe. It has a higher geared...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:15:23 -0400
  ...The 'Bus Depot' and 'Rocky Mountain / Van Cafe' adaptor plates using > the 'gear reduction aka TDI starter are of my production, I supply all...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:54:35 -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: Starter woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:13:00 -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...
• Re: Towing with an '89 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 21:07:31 -0700
  ...They sell an adaptor gizmo for $10 or $15, and it works just fine. This problem is not unique to Vanagons. Bill ----- Original Message...
• Re: auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:23:06 -0500
  ...I am running an I4 conversion with an automatic in my 85 Westy, using > the KEP adaptor plate and flex plate. I used the...