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  • Radio and Speaker Insall
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:11:02 -0800
    ...Instant service, more than enough support in the package shipped, and no charge for the wiring adapters that it turned out not to be...
  • Re: Oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Wed, 21 Apr 2004 19:48:43 -0400
    DON'T REMOVE THE STOCK COOLER use the oil filter adapter from bus boys and get the oil stat while your at it. I...
  • Mazda V6 Engine Swap
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:55:20 -0800
    ...Does anybody make an engine adapter for the 2.5 liter Mazda V6 engine? It's a small, yet sweet running motor that I...
  • EV Troubleshooting - VW1551 substitute
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:51:50 -0500
    ...CarComp (www.carcomp.com) makes a software program and serial cable adapter that connects to the later VW diagnostics ports and gives a "plain...
  • Re: Oil temperature sender
    Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
    Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:57:17 -0500
    What I'm looking for is the temperature sender that will fit where the current oil pressure switch adapter is. I've already moved...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Free Vangon GPS Software & Hardware
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:49:22 -0700
    ...Delorme Street Atlas 2003 Software Delorme Earthmate GPS Receiver Hardware Delorme Serial to USB cable adapter Earthmate USB Power adapter drivers Everything you need...
  • Re: Anyone have any really cool aftermarket steering wheel suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 14:04:18 -0500
    ...aftermarket wheel can fit witht he correct adapter. Momo & Nardi > make some very cool steering wheels. Adapter #8012 for Momo. Not > special mods needed...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:23:03 -0500
    ---- Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote: > Jeff, two points, the green tanks can be refilled with an adapter available from Harbour Freight and possibly...
  • WBX Carb conversion? Hoax!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:52:34 -0700
    ...The manifold adapter in the kit does not line up with the manifold runners of the 1.9. Not the same size holes, not...
  • Re: trailer hitch electrical connection
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 10 Dec 2002 11:54:33 -0800
    ...The US trailer and hitch folks haven't any adapters for that style. I know this isn't unique to VW (I saw a...
  • Re: Voltage Question
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 4 Mar 2016 16:45:31 -0500
    ...Muffin fan stop-ed working so I found a small > step down adapter that is rated at 12 V. to power the cooling fan...
  • Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:24:41 EST
    ...Of course, the station I go to doesn't have an adapter for the Vanagon, so they just skip it entirely. >> Doug, I have...
  • Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:49:29 -0500
    ...Mike > My Vanagon, 85 1.9l Automatic California, has a small diameter hose > running from the fuel tank, meeting a plastic adapter which connects...
  • Re: Bosch H4 Headlight Installation in Vanagon (plus EV MV seat adapter)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Mar 2010 23:27:00 EST
    bry - your a brave man removing that SA grille in the cold!! well it wasn't freezing today..but it doesn't take much...
  • Re: Audi Turbo wheels
    Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 06:42:08 -0400
    ...Phil > I cut a set of aluminum adapters on a lathe and mounted the black Audi caps > in the center. Velcro??? > > Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: Wheel alternatives...
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:18:32 -0700
    ...I learned a lot in the process and had > checked into wheel adapters and longer studs before deciding > to ream out the holes to...
  • Just got my KEP adapter plate!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 17 Mar 1998 18:33:11 -0800
    I just got my K.E.P. adapter plate and flyweel on Monday! I must say it is a work of art! Everything look...
  • Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:40:58 -0700
    ...Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> The only product he sells that completely baffles me is the "scoop...
  • Re: Front Heater shutoff options
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Sat, 26 May 2012 15:20:25 -0500
    ...This thing uses an > A/C adapter (included) or 8 D-Cells (not included). Does this mean it's > 12 volt and could be...
  • Re: press delete if injun swaps aint yer fancy
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:17:42 -0600
    On Tue, 7 Apr 1998, Patrick Dooley wrote: > Just got my adapter kit from Esslinger Engineering to bolt a Ford 2.3 turbo > motor...
  • Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:43:48 -0500
    ...small diameter hose >running from the fuel tank, meeting a plastic adapter which connects >to a larger diameter fuel hose which runs to the...
  • Re: oil pressure problems,still
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:44:07 -0400
    ...Re: [VANAGON] oil pressure problems,still >I have purchased an M-10 X 1.0 to 1/8 NPT 27 adapter for installing my...
  • engine conversion plates
    Historical mailing list - David Luddy
    Wed, 27 Dec 2000 09:42:56 -0500
    hello Fellow Listees, 1.) What's the effective thickness of these engine adapter plates? 2.)On an automatic trans Vanagon, Is the torque plate...
  • Re: Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
    Historical mailing list - John Philcox
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 17:44:17 -0500
    ...A "tee" and a couple barb adapters and a gauge from home depot. I think you really need to know the rail pressure before...
  • Re: Invertor ?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:31:58 -0800
    Notebook computer vendors normally have DC power adapters for use in cars to power notebooks. They take DC 13.8 volt input and generate...
  • DS-Tuning, company profile
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Sat, 21 Feb 1998 21:28:41 +0100
    DS-Tuning phone +49 591 74737 fax +49 591 76940 DS-Tuning sells adapter plates like Kennedy engineering products. Possible, DS-Tuning buys the...
  • Re: Coolant Hose Size for Heater?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Sat, 9 Jan 1999 18:36:48 -0600
    ...My son Tom and I posted info at http://208.213.2.237/VW/ about hoses from napa and making adapters a couple of...
  • Re: Marshall "Second Chance" LPG adapter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:24:49 -0700
    ...I suppose that one of the Second Chance adapters would let a fellow get some liquid out into a green bottle if the "waterline...
  • Re: engine swap
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 23:29:56 -0400
    ...Does your engine adapter come with a flywheel. Mine is missing. I bought this Van without a motor. My engine support for the rear...
  • Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:15:00 -0400
    ...Incidentally, IBM does not make a 12v adapter for this machine, not too surprising since the adapter output is 16 volts at 4.5...
  • Re: New ThinkGeek fridge
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:59:10 -0500
    ...Gnarlodious wrote: > Well, it does say:"For home or car � includes 2 adapters" > which usually means "12v with a 120v adapter" > > I ordered one...
  • Re: Stereo Install in 91GL
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:15:57 -0800
    First, Crutchfields provides the adapter harness FREE if you order from them. Second, check the wiring. If a PO had upgraded already you may...
  • Re: Syncro Westie pages
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Oct 1996 11:31:12 +0100
    >hmmm, I wonder if Kennedy sells the adapter plate to put a 928 engine into= >my Vanagon... > >malcolm Isn't the 928 engine a...
  • Re: conversion project begins.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 15 Apr 2001 15:21:45 EDT
    ...You need an adapter plate and a rear engine mount bar. Robert 1982 Westfalia 2.0 95 Golf
  • Re: (newbie) Engine swaps, adapter-less ADAPTOR Really?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 07:03:47 EDT
    In a message dated 9/4/02 6:20:09 AM, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << The correct spelling os ADAPTOR. KEP...
  • Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sun, 8 Apr 2012 08:51:00 -0400
    ...So, > check which cap you have, who knows. > > Hector > 1990 Carat 'Ursula' > > > > > > > > hi ... > > Re pressure testing the cap .. > > have you made an adapter gizmo...
  • Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:54:18 -0500
    I just bought a basically new but used Mocal sandwich thermostatic adapter along with their braided ss lines and fancy couplings AND a 16...
  • Re: MP3 Player Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:25:26 -0700
    ...After snooping through the manual on my head unit I find that there is an adapter I can buy that will allow me to...
  • Re: Radio Reception Fix or Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 16 May 2010 18:43:35 -0500
    I think he may have said to hook up the power antenna lead from receiver to the power lead on adapter, even though there...
  • Re: porsche 3.2l adapto kits
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sat, 10 Oct 1998 18:09:33 -0600
    ...They produce engine swap adapter bits, such as flywheels and engine-to-trans mating plates. They are most well known for their VW clutches...
  • Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:49:30 -0700
    ...small diameter hose > running from the fuel tank, meeting a plastic adapter which connects > to a larger diameter fuel hose which runs to the...
  • Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:00:05 -0400
    ...Be sure it has the adapter needed to blow >>> up air mattresses. Now use this adapter with a short piece of hose to the...
  • Re: Marshall "Second Chance" LPG adapter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:11:47 -0700
    ...I have the Coleman adapter hose as suggested by Kim > and two 10 lb(7 lb?) refillables as seen in the luggage rack of...
  • Re: re fill small propane tanks
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
    Sat, 24 Dec 2016 01:04:03 +0000
    ...not outside > > I have seen these refill adapters in Walmart and ACE Hardware. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
  • RE: Wanted: Kennedy Eng. #
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:04:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...scarab kits they have available for the Vanagon. (805) 272-1147 Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '80 V6anagon w/KEP adapter, Chevy 2800 V6
  • propane tank filling
    Historical mailing list - John Hurley
    Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:29:17 -0400
    ...propane tank filling Is it possible to fill the tank on our westies from a gas grill type tank using an adapter and hose...
  • More stuff -------
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 19 Apr 2001 22:12:12 -0500
    ...a recently new telescoping stock antenna, with the correct antenna wire adapter for, Lets see---------- how about $50.00 for all plus shipping. Let...
  • Re: WTB adaptor to cooling system tester ...
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:47:33 -0400
    ...They have loaner tool programs and may have that adapter in the set the loan. Also try other loaner tool people in your area...
  • Re: trailer wiring
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:13:55 +0000
    ...Jeff Clayman <jclayman@MASSMED.ORG> > Does a plug in trailer wiring adapter for the 1987 vanagon exist or do you have > the splice in...
  • Re: starter
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 5 Nov 2018 10:44:50 -0500
    ...There are rebuilt original starters (least pricey, from > Bus Depot), gear reduction starters that require an adapter plate (also Bus > Depot, intermediate), and gear...
  • Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 8 Oct 2013 20:07:23 -0700
    ...Second, suggest to your customer that he acquire 12v adapters for anything he will need to run or charge while camped or traveling. Mount...
  • Re: diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 8 Feb 2003 23:50:18 EST
    ...To fit a diesel inline engine to a formerly waterboxer equipped van, you need to use an adapter or simply get a diesel bellhousing...
  • Blinker cancelation switch problem
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 19 May 2008 13:57:04 -0700
    ...When off, I noticed a notch on the underside of the steering wheel adapter plate that would seemingly catch on the cancellation mechanism (on...
  • Re: small adapter needed - air cond.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:04:56 -0400
    Advance auto, Pep Boys, auto Zone, all have them.Do check closely for the proper valve. The red high valve is in one size...
  • Duratech?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:58:19 -0500
    I see that Kennedy Engineering is now listing the Ford Duratech 4cyl on their list of adapters. Anyone know anything about this? Would this...
  • Re: 12V Fan Report (Re: LED light product)
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Sat, 5 Aug 2006 08:39:40 -0700
    ...The real selling point for me was the bonus AC adapter that comes with the O2 Cool fan, and the price was only $1...
  • Re: Carb conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:27:13 -0700
    ...On watercooled engines, the manifold air box comes off the intake and is replaced with the supplied adapter plate. Then you bolt the carb...
  • Re: fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:29:34 -0800
    ...fuel pressure gauge > I had a bunch of "VW 1318" fuel gauges made up and I have the adapters for > the Vanagon which will...
  • Tiptronic-Modification now public Domain
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:38:05 +0100
    ...CV joint adapter works with Porsche 924 shafts on one side, needs another 10mm spacer on the other (I hid that on the outer...
  • flex plate... end play .. spark plug wires... jack adapters .... and other questions...
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Wed, 5 May 2004 18:05:50 -0400
    ...any know if the floor jack adapters for air cooled engines fit our watercooled engines? the bottom seems to be the same size.. i...