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  • Re: Hi-Lift Adapter Measurements
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 11 May 2010 09:02:46 -0500
    ...Michael Sullivan wrote: > > Can anyone give me the measurements of the adapter? I need to know the > pipe > diameter and length. Also need to...
  • Re: Can transmisson be rebuilt?
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Tue, 25 Jun 1996 09:56:06 MST
    > If you have a "split-case bus" like my '56, you can get an adapter > put in a later transmission, otherwise known as a...
  • Re: 1982 Diesel Coolant Expansion Bottle
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:30:39 -0800
    ...Do such > adapters exist? > > Thanks. > > ---- > Lars Lehtonen >
  • Oil filter thread size?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:00:19 -0400
    ...What size thread on the adapter do I need? http://tinyurl.com/47rd3u TIA, Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
  • Re: Woah! Didn't see that coming!
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 31 May 2013 21:03:02 -0700
    ...On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:34 PM, Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote: > Bad adapter. > > Buy quality stuff, cheap stuff will cost...
  • Re: New ThinkGeek fridge
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 16:27:21 -0600
    Well, it does say:"For home or car � includes 2 adapters" which usually means "12v with a 120v adapter" I ordered one thismorning, the...
  • Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Sat, 25 Dec 2004 16:53:28 -0500
    ...As it turns out, no Escort uses this adapter plate. They all have the square inlet AFM that bolt to plastic airbox, like VW...
  • For anyone that may want to put a SD709 in a 83.5-85
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 15:50:11 -0800
    ...Only after this is done, the hoses just screw onto the adapter plate. This adapter looks very transferable to the early vanagon. The SD709...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:56:27 -0800
    ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, January 19, 2009, 9...
  • Re: vanagon 4 speed-reply
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 06:45:22 -0700
    ...The linkage is also different > and you'll have to either change it completely or add > a adapter kit (I think Transform? or is...
  • Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:35:38 -0800
    ...Is there a source for the TDI starter? All that's keeping me from ordering your adapter is that I don't know where...
  • momo steering wheel hub
    Historical mailing list - clerkin
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 14:00:40 -0500
    Does anyone know where I can get a momo steering wheel adapter to fit a vanagon. The part number is mm8012 and I can...
  • Re: Off-road style jack recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 20:39:11 -0700
    ...wrote: > Harbor Freight has a hi-lift jack for $45.00 but you will need the > adapter so you dont scratch you vans paint...
  • Re: Lousy Cigarette Lighter Plugs was inverter lighter plug cable?
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:38:14 -0500
    I've used a double adapter in the past, but have since stopped using it. My best friend's wife has a 2000-something...
  • Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:30:47 -0500
    ...The offset on them (46mm) required adapters to be safe. Sadly after much research it was going to cost about $350 just for the...
  • Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:54:57 -0700
    The Outfront adapter plate attaches to the motor, then the flywheel goes on - I'm thinking its the same with the Kennedy plate. Undo...
  • Audio/Music Upgrade Solved
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:40:03 -0700
    ...After checking the manual for my Pioneer head unit I confirmed that there was an aux input adapter available. That suggested I might use...
  • Ross-Tech Hex-Com and 1551 Interfaces on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:57:34 -0800
    With the departure of my Audi, I no longer have a use for my Hex-Com interface and the VAS 1551 adapter. Along with...
  • NEW Jack Point Mounted Ezy-Awning
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 9 Sep 2004 14:57:26 -0400
    ...But the adapter will still work under the wheels.) Other options (weighted feet, and suction clamps for use on the rear of a bus...
  • Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 08:40:32 -0600
    ...The adapter part number I mentioned before shows up in 1984, and is present until and including 1993, the last year for A1-chassis...
  • Re: 90 Vanagon Syncro - Emission Test Gas Cap Failure - Solution
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:18:41 -0400
    ...Not so much this weekend. > > I found a suitable replacement cap that was visually and pneumatically > acceptable for the test adapter. > > The new cap...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:30:55 -0500
    ...The difference is the Merkur unit has a round outlet adapter that bolts to the square bolt pattern. Find an XR4 in the junkyard...
  • Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
    Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
    Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:05:31 -0500
    ...Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter > Zoltan, then how do you protect the fuel line from abrasion where it > passes through the firewall? > > Mark...
  • Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
    Historical mailing list - Zolly
    Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:05:39 -0700
    ...Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter > Zoltan, then how do you protect the fuel line from abrasion where it > passes through the firewall? > > Mark...
  • Re: Oil overfill -- now what?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:18:29 -0700
    the oil cooler is connected via a Mocal sandwich adapter which has a temp controlled check valve in it. It supposed to open at...
  • Re: '85 vanagon rebuild or burn?
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Sat, 15 Feb 1997 12:37:32 -0600
    Volks, Anyone have info (ph# etc.)on Kennedy Engineering, maker of engine adapter plates for the Vanagon? I thought I had this but do...
  • Paging Milt Bank of Montery
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 07:48:28 -0600
    ...Would be very interested in the details, especially the adapter fittings and where they were acquired. Thanks, Larry Chase
  • Re: ps Re: Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:25:09 -0800
    ...I found the adapter that plugs into that port and terminates in little 3.5mm audio plug that goes into my MP3 player, the...
  • engine swap
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 07:32:46 -0400
    ...Syncro with adapter, at 15 deg. .... Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Tue, 10 Aug 1999...
  • Re: Why won't my engine go in?
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Sat, 5 Oct 2002 13:38:50 -0600
    ...jimt On Saturday, Oct 5, 2002, at 13:03 America/Denver, Simon Reinhardt wrote: > It's an inline-4, has a KEP adapter plate...
  • Re: Addendum to trip report: tunes
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:58:55 +0000
    Seriously? Where do you get a quality cassette adapter? I never could find one over 10 or 15 bucks, and none of them lasted...
  • Re: Oil temperature sender
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:26:27 -0700
    I suggest leaving the OEM senders alone & adding 1 of these ~ http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oilfilter-sender-adapter-3-4unf-16.aspx http://prosportgauges...
  • Help with Extend-A-Stay
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:48:01 -0400
    ...One more adapter and I think I'll have it in after work tonight. My question is what hose do I connect to the...
  • Re: FS: Kennedy Adapter plate, new clutch, and TDI starter
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:23:31 -0700
    ...Jason Ewing <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote: > New in the box - Kennedy adapter plate/flywheel for installing a 4 cyl > inline motor to your manual...
  • Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Sun, 26 Dec 2004 10:57:45 -0500
    John, the adapter plate bolts to the intake side of the AFM in place of the factory plastic air box. The air box is...
  • Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Apr 2012 01:04:02 -0400
    ...Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula' > > hi ... > Re pressure testing the cap .. > have you made an adapter gizmo to be able to do that .. > or found...
  • Oil cooling..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:18 -0800
    ...Mocal makes a plate adapter to go between your engine block and stock oil filter. The adapter has an outlet to plumb your oil...
  • Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:58:58 -0600
    ...I'm not surprised that they don't have adapters to fit the vanagon filler tube. Here in Chicago they used to try to...
  • Re: 1982 Diesel Coolant Expansion Bottle
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 22:38:32 -0500
    ...Do such > adapters exist? > > Thanks. > > ---- > Lars Lehtonen >
  • a kinda ugly roof rack adapter
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:16:43 -0700
    Not one of the best efforts to come out of Bell Industries' R&D division, but it seems to work. http://shufti.wordpress.com...
  • Premier Casette/Radio
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:25:30 -0700
    ...Does any of you know an adapter to it? Zoltan
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:57:02 -0600
    ...Digifant. > > The difference is the Merkur unit has a round outlet adapter that bolts > to > > the square bolt pattern. > > > > Find an XR4 in the...
  • Re: Oil temperature sender
    Historical mailing list - C. Abney
    Sat, 14 Jan 2017 06:44:13 -0800
    ...wrote: > I just recently took delivery of the Glowshift oil sender adapter along > with their oil temp gauge and oil pressure gauge. > I am...
  • an inexpensive muffler
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Sun, 4 Aug 1996 20:51:58 -0400 (EDT)
    ...It comes with a small tail pipe and an adapter to 1 7/8" pipe. You also need a 3 bolt flange that bolts...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:56:39 -0400
    ...Don't those cans > hold one pound? mcneely > > ---- Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan...
  • Re: Subie swap curiosity
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sat, 4 May 2013 17:38:07 -0400
    ...with fewer parts. > The KEP adapter and flywheel/torque converter drive plate costs less > than their manual trans adapter and flyhweel.. > and there's...
  • TiiCo/Diesel Parts for Sale.
    Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
    Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:46:36 -0800
    ...http://vegwerks.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/vanagon-tiico-diesel-coolant-hoses/ TiiCo/Diesel Transmission Adapter Plate + Flywheel $150 + $25 ship. http://vegwerks.wordpress...
  • Re: Pics of I4 motor mounts?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:16:47 -0500
    ...got the motor bolted to the trans > via KEP 15 degree adapter plate. The donor motor came from an Audi 80, and > aparently a...
  • Re: Vendor check-Problems with H&R (Germany)
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 07:25:36 -0600
    ...I ordered some wheel >>adapters from them (via a vendor) and knowing full well they were special >>order I paid and waited. TJ, Are...
  • Re: Westy Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
    Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:10:48 -0400
    I guess I was not clear- you do not need a dc adapter you can wire them directly. Only need to get 12V from...
  • Re: Addendum to trip report: tunes
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:07:06 -0800
    ...A quality cassette adapter outperforms > an FM transmitter any day (check the FM limits vs. Cassette specs). I have > tested lots of them. I...
  • Re: Power Source: Westfalia as mobile office
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Sat, 11 Oct 2003 10:27:21 -0700
    ...When choosing a laptop for purchase, check to see if there is a 12v 'car adapter' available for it. Surprisingly, a lot of the...
  • Re: Oil temperature sender
    Historical mailing list - C. Abney
    Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:42:10 -0800
    ...http://www.egauges.com/240F-280F-or-340F-p/atm-2253.htm There is also one that has several adapters, find the link on...
  • Re: Vanagon Fire Season
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 1 Jun 2012 21:52:51 -0400
    ...It can never be mentioned too often, that the fuel line and adapter on the right side firewall and behind it need to be...
  • Re: subu conversion
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Sat, 1 Nov 2003 17:04:45 -0500
    ...www.kennedyeng.com sells the adapter kits, headers etc for these conversions. www.smallcar.com has adapter kits as well. -Laurence ---------------------------------------- Laurence Smith Hamilton...
  • Re: Carb conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:49:21 -0700
    It does include the adapter plate as shown. Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Mark is correct. The Weber DFAV/DFEV needs an adapater...
  • Re: I-4 conversion general info
    Historical mailing list - PSD
    Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:26:11 -0400
    For those wanting VW I4 engine with Vanagon auto trans, KEP makes or made an adapter. Contact them for more info. http://www.kennedyenginc...
  • FS: '82 Diesel van - $250 - Sacramento CA
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:36:58 -0800
    ...needs head gasket. $250. (916)455-3907" That would be a cheap I-4 adapter for somebody......... I have no connection with this ad.
  • update on propane project
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 3 Apr 2017 02:02:25 +0000
    I bought two propane items that may be of interest.   Propane Refill Adapter and a high pressurehose with acme nut at one end and...
  • Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 16 May 2005 15:33:53 -0600
    ...I could hook up either my 5 lb tank with the standard fitting for use the 1 lb disposable tanks with the adapter. You...