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• VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 12:16:49 -0500
  ...Most places suggest you use the VDO-360009 sender and the sender hose extension adaptor VD0-150752. www.busdepot.com - indicates the exension adaptor...
• Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:52:11 -0400
  the extension manages to come out with a single ring around the extension. It will not grip the tube when I put it back...
• Short Shifter Extension for big guys
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 20:58:21 +1000
  Hi, I'm looking into purchasing a Gene Berg short shifter with an extension. I am familiar with having one on a 74 Type...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 16:50:22 -0500
  ...Beware of sender hose extensions that have standard pipe threads. The sender and engine block have metric threads. They are very close but not...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:32:47 -0800
  ...VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor As usual, I am confused. I want to add an oil pressure gauge to my syncro. Most places suggest...
• Re: Short Shifter Extension for big guys
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 11:39:08 +1200
  >Hi, > >I'm looking into purchasing a Gene Berg short shifter with an extension. I >am familiar with having one on a 74 Type...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:25:28 -0500
  I purchased the VDO oil pressure sender extension hose from Bus-Boys (about US$27). Only place I could find it. I mounted the...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:35:04 -0500
  ---- David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi folks, > > pulling out the oil filler extension tube that the po didn't know about. I don...
• Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:37:49 -0500
  Roger Sisler wrote: > the extension manages to come out with a single ring around the extension. > It will not grip the tube when I...
• Jack extensions
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:06:51 -0600
  Last call to listers on these SERIOUSLY strong jack extensions. Anyone interested? Message me for photos please.
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 16:25:37 -0700
  ...VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor > > Word of warning: Beware of sender hose extensions that have standard pipe > threads. The sender and engine block have...
• Slider door extension
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:27:26 +0000
  Does anyone sell a slider door extension for clearing fender flares or large tires? Todd '88 Westy
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:57:35 -0700
  ...look for a small 'edge' you can grab, and pull out the extension. I don't find it that useful. perhaps for just adding...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:52:36 -0400
  ...Behold your newfound extension. Dave On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 8:35 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > ---- David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Slider door extension
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:48:23 +0000
  ...Slider door extension >Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:27:26 +0000 > >Does anyone sell a slider door extension for clearing fender flares or...
• Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 21:33:29 -0500
  ...Next, pull the filler neck extension out to it's full length. Then stick your newly acquired piece of properly fitted PVC-pipe-extension...
• Re: Shifter extension PS....
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 May 2003 17:34:43 EDT
  David, Your planned use of a shifter extension will work totally the opposite of the short shift kit. You will find that the play...
• Rubber extensions!
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 16:06:57 +0100
  Couple of questions where can I get those cool rubber wheelarch extensions for my 87 syncro and is there any site to trade pics...
• Rear Hatch Lock Extension
  Historical mailing list - Koren
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:22:12 -0700
  Does anyone know where to get a rear hatch lock extension(see link for picture)http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ I've tried...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:30:55 -0700
  ...This seems to be the choice. "wobble extension" http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-3-8-eighth-inch-drive-impact-wobble-socket-extension-set...
• Re: Pilot Bearing: easy to remove & install?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 23:18:04 -0600
  ...Get a long socket and a 3/8" extension piece 12" long. Take a rubber mallot and pop the extension with the socket into...
• Slider Extension
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:22:32 -0700
  I'm trying to fit fatter tires on my Syncro and looking for that Sliding Door extension. Anyone know of a good source? Is...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 11:52:34 -0600
  ...Most places > suggest you use the VDO-360009 sender and the sender hose > extension adaptor VD0-150752. > > www.busdepot.com - indicates the exension adaptor...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:04:44 -0500
  ...Turns out, just pull up on the rim of the tube, and up the extension comes. Someone else suggested using an implement, but I...
• Re: oil tube extension
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 May 2005 14:23:09 -0700
  ...oil tube extension Take the cap off the oil filler tube, put a finger inside the tube and you will feel a ridge on...
• Re: Measurements for side holes.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 13:20:38 -0400
  ...then put a 30 meter extension cord in that cabinet... it's a far more useable/flexible arrangement. Rob
• Re: Short Shifter Extension for big guys
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 19:35:23 +1000
  ...Short Shifter Extension for big guys > I'm looking into purchasing a Gene Berg short shifter with an extension. I > am familiar with having...
• Re: Shifter extension
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 May 2003 15:57:21 -0400
  ...Scroll > down the left side until you find "shifter extensions" That looks promising. Thanks! David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:08:42 -0700
  A wobble extension is not the same as a universal-joint, it's much more useful. Wera Zyklop 8794 A Wobble extension, Square drive...
• Jack extensions
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:50:59 -0600
  I am selling a amazing pair of chrome jack extensions. These are round, perfect for a hi-lift. Custom made and purchased from a...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:25:09 -0700
  ...Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension. > Well if you guys just have to have a funnel to get that oil in you...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge install
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:48:51 -0400
  Ben, I got an extension custom made. Here's a pic: http://www3.telus.net/public/tabe/vanagon/oilpress.jpg On the left, a...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:28:42 -0700
  Canadian Tire should be a source for wobble extensions. Angus > On Jul 31, 2015, at 10:38 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA...
• Re: Rear extension on a vanagon Riviera (almost a westy!)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:01:13 -0400
  ...but slide out and be used to make a bed extension while set-up for camp. for the 'tent extension' fabric I was going...
• Berg Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:27:10 -0500
  ...The only thing I didn't like was the way the shifter looked after adding the aluminum extension shaft. I tried covering it with...
• Shift lever question.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 20:39:57 -0400
  ...Is the shift lever for '82 the same on aircooled and diesel models? I just bought a shift extension for my van from Bus...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:05:34 -0700
  ...company bottle > >>mouths would be as large as the oil filler extension on the WBX engine. >snip< What size bottles are being used here...
• Re: Rear hatch latch extension?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:36:28 -0400
  ...Rear hatch latch extension? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I've seen a home-made extension for keeping the hatch open a little >bit...
• oil tube extension
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 13 May 2005 16:59:56 -0400
  ...1985 Vanagon, 4-spd, gas, 1/2 camper What's this about an "oil tube extension"...I've looked at it many times.... -Help...
• Fw: Re: Bed Extension Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 10:46:13 -0600
  I've got pics of my version of this "pillow board/bed extension" on my website. See below if you're interested. Roy Olynick...
• Re: Slider door extension
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:34:34 -0700
  ...Slider door extension Yes. Don't remember who makes it, but if you search the archives within the past 6 months, this topic has...
• Seat Belt Extension
  Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 15:41:02 -0230
  ...Seat Belt Extension I seem to remember when seat belts came on the market (late 1960s), there was a short piece of belt with...
• Re: Short Shifter Extension for big guys
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 09:33:55 -0400
  ...Short Shifter Extension for big guys > > > > I'm looking into purchasing a Gene Berg short shifter with an > extension. I > > am familiar with having...
• Re: Slider door extension
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:51:23 -0700
  On 6/15/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > Does anyone sell a slider door extension for clearing fender flares or > large tires...
• Re: Slider door extension
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:50:50 -0400
  ...Sudhir On 6/15/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > Does anyone sell a slider door extension for clearing fender flares or large...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:43:41 -0500
  ...I am 5'-11" but I still used the extension in the kit which puts my hand at shift knob level with my arm...
• Re: Westy Power Cord
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:15:42 -0700
  Just carry a regular extension cord. The circuit breaker in the Vanagon will blow before just about any outdoor-rated extension cord will. I...
• Re: Shurflo Faucet Extension
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:26:13 -0700
  ...ShurFlo Faucet Extension Hey all, The faucet arm extension for my ShurFlo in our 86 Westy has developed a crack along the mold seam...
• ShurFlo Faucet Extension
  Historical mailing list - jvk 6
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:48:52 -0700
  Hey all, The faucet arm extension for my ShurFlo in our 86 Westy has developed a crack along the mold seam. Does anyone know...
• Re: Shifter extension
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 May 2003 15:17:18 EDT
  ...I'm not used an extensions yet but found that the Momo tall shift knobs gives you up to an extra 2" as I...
• Re: New tires and wheels
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:37:02 -0700
  ...I haven't had such a hard nut to crack, previous times the nut came off relatively easily with my socket and extension. Alistair...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 22:03:22 -0700
  ...putting on the extension negated the shorter throw and the crisper feel of shifting I got by adding the kit. I don't know...
• Re: Oil filler tube extension pulled out.-- Well shiver me timbers
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:25:18 -0400
  --- neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA> wrote: > --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > > > Roger Sisler wrote: > > > the extension manages to come out with a single > > ring...
• pilot bearing trick
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:01:25 -0500
  The grease trick works well but I pack the bearing full to ouside and use a socket and extension or nut driver. this is...
• Re: Question about torque? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 20:45:01 -0500
  There is a formula to compensate for the length and twist of the extension. You can get that from the torque wrench manufacture. Howard...
• Re: Shifter extension
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Fri, 30 May 2003 19:31:35 -0500
  ...Shifter extension > whoa! > > are you saying that VAG made a design mistake in the Vanagon? > > :) > > "thees moost be inkorrect, in Germany vee haf keine...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:48:07 -0300
  ...This seems to be the choice. >>> "wobble extension" >>> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-3-8-eighth-inch-drive-impact-wobble-socket-extension-set...
• Re: oil tube extension
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 13 May 2005 21:50:54 -0400
  The extension tube was missing from my '86. It is possible to just pull the thing completely out and a PO might have done...
• Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 16:54:35 EDT
  ...i got the window crank knob extensions out of a '92 cabriolet. chris
• Re: Shifter extension
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 27 May 2003 15:18:18 EDT
  ...Scroll down the left side until you find "shifter extensions" I've seen them in action on Phil's Westy down in FLA. Nifty...