Here's a direct fit, OEM, Genuine VW replacement propane fill valve for your Westfalia's faullty non- working, non fiilling, locked up, corroded, Auto Stop fill valve. | Vanagon Westfalia Accessories | |
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Here's a direct fit, OEM, Genuine VW replacement propane fill valve for your Westfalia's faullty non- working, non fiilling, locked up, corroded, Auto Stop fill valve.
All's that has to be done, is remove the broken / non- functioning Auto Stop Fill Valve and install the manual fill valve & bleeder valve.
It's an unscrew, and screw in operation.
The propane fill station attendant will actually be able to load up your tank without scratching his head, trying to figure out how to use the antique Auto Stop Valve that Westfalia hung on the tank at the factory.
This will elminate a bunch of problem's.
There are cheaper fill valves that can be had.--But BEWARE!
They don't have a check valve in them ( The $15.00 Acme valve is one of them, ), and the shorter bodied valves that are are available are much too shallow to get to once you have them munted on the side of your Propane tank--
This is a Genuine VW replacement , with the internal one way check valve, and it's the right length so filling won't be a crawl & groap situation.
It's the correct replacement part for the Vanagon Westfalia propane tank, and is the best way to get rid of the problematic Autostop Valve.
The new replacement fill valve & bleeder are $51.87 plus priority mail shipping.
Here is the best of the best for your 1.9 or 2.1 Vanagon, be it a GL, Wolfsburg, Carat, Westfaila or Syncro.
A direct fit stainless steel muffler.
The case is stainless, the pipes are stainless, the baffles are stainless, and it fits the exact same way into the stock mounting saddlles, using the stock straps, the same way the factory muffler does.
The Flanges are made of 1/4 " plate and will last forever.
The muffler is all custom made, and it's all Tig welded together.
No crimped seams to rust, or fall apart.
It's available in either a stock baffled muffler, or a hgh performace Turbo type free flowing muffler.
You can buy no better than this muffler for your Vanagon.
I also have a stainless tali pipe avaialble that fits both muffler's.
The muffler is $335.00, the tail pipe is $39.87, plus shipping.
Compared to the current offering from Canada with a price tag of $500.00 for a rectangular Spam Can looking thing, with external mounting brackets that break, and hang below the rear bumper , this custom built, direct fit stainless muffler is a big bargain.
And wait, Here's More;
It's warranteed forever to the original purchaser.
No questions asked--other than accident damage--it's covered.
Period.
If you ever have any problem's, send the muffler back to me, I'll send another.
Pretty Simple.
This warrantee is a 100% replacement for another muffler warrantee, and there are no other considerations accepted, expressed, or implied with the replacement warrantee to the original purchaser, on the Van which it was orginally purchased for.
For more info drop me a line.
ctonline@webtv.net
Here's a shot of muffler with the stainless tail pipe attached.
Lost the water tank cap on your Westy?
Here is the correct factory Westfalia replacement cap---
Don't try and screw a Home Depot PVC threaded pipe plug onto the tank---you'll strip the threads.
They are not the same thread pitch, and what you'll wind up doing is damaging the drain outlet on your tank---you'll have to replace the tank---
$28.28 plus $2.00 shipping.
It's an expensive item--but it's correct, it fits right, and won't mess up your water tank drain.
It also comes with the proper rubber seal inside of it.
Here is the factory service manual for the refrigerator in your Westy.
It has 2 pages of a super trouble shooting guide for electric as well as gas operation, & a detailed removal insatllation instructions.
It also has 3 pages of wiring schematics.
Nice book to have to trouble shoot and repair your Westy's refrigerator.
$9.00 plus $1.50 shipping
This is a big plus--and a big help if your having problems with your refrigerator.
It has real nice operational and proper installtion picture's and diagrams.
Here is a Brand New Westy Owner's manual.
If you ever wanted to know the proper way to get that reefer lit--or just want to know how to operate it right--this is the manual to have.
It has everything in it you wanted to know about the cantankerous referigerator--and maybe somethings you didn't want to know.
It has a list of parts in the back, and a listing of the Dometic dealer's that are here in the the US.
If your Westy is missing this dealer supplied manual--here is an opportunity to complete your Vanagon Library of manual's.
$7.00 plus $1.50 shipping.
A portion of the back pages
I was attending a recent hot rod swap meet, and ran into this vendor who was selling Bus and Vanagon parts.
He had 4 cases of fuel injection related manual's.
AFC, Digijet, and Digifant.
They are all brand new, and spiral bound books.
If your having problem's with your Bus or Van running right, these manuals will help you correct it, and cover much more than I thought they would..
They all have a comprehesive trouble shooting guide right up front, and a simple to read and follow diagnostic solutions.
There are real nice pictures of each individual engine management electrical item, and how to test, adjust, and repair each component all in the correct order.
If you are going to own & drive a injected Bus or Vanagon, these Tech / Repar manuals are an important item to have in your library.
The Bentley doesn't even come close to the information these manual's contain.
They are $19.95 plus priority mail shipping .
This is for the engine management system for any 1.9 early water cooled Vanagon
This manual cover's all of the 2.1 Digifant injection engine control system's
Here's the answer for your hot feet durring 100 degree weather---
A positive, absolute, never leak, hot water shut off valve.
Ever tried to either adjust the stock front heater valve, or move the cable on the cheap VW stock retaining clip?
It's a pain to get to, and a bigger pain to adjust.
Here's a simple solution---
Install this valve either under the front heater cover on one of the horizontal hoses, or anywhere under the Vanagon on either one of the front heater hoses.
In the back of the Van or in the front., it makes no difference.
Now you can positivly shut down the water flow duriing the summer---simple & easy--and it won't leak any hot water to the front heater core creating more heat than you really want up front.
You'll be amazed at how much better your AC unit will work without fighting the heat blowing out of the front floor vents.
Your tootsie's will thank you too---
And for winter running it's as simple as flipping the lever open--a 2 second job.
I mounted the valve under the front heater cover in front of the shfter.
I pull the cover, flip the valve the heat is on in the winter and off in the spring.
Installation Time?
Maybe 5--10 minutes at best.
The custom made heater valve assembly complete with the stainless clamps is $24.95 plus priority mail shipping.
No, these pads aren't unusual or especially for a Westy--But I ran into some of them and thought I would offer them along with the other item's here.
If you need one for an automatic they are $8.00 each---plus shipping
VW pt # 311-721-173-A
Here's an item that is eit
her broken, or missing in most Vanagon Westfalia's--the curtain hooks.
These are genuine VW issue brand new hooks--
They are not aftermarket replacement's.
Fix them drooping, hanging curtains with a new set.
$3.75 plus $1.50 shipping--for a set of 5---
or .75 each for as many as you may need.
( minimum order of 5 )
Curtains Hanging?
Here are replacement curtain slides for any Westy that have either dried up and broke, or are just plain missing and gone in your Westfalia.
$.45 each--plus $1.60 to ship, with minium order of 10.
Now here is an item I needed, and it turned out to be a bunch more than I anticipated accessory in my Westfalia.
I got tired of waking up in the morning and having to get outa the bottom bunk, and go squint at the Van's Clock up on the dash---and then only to find out I could have slept 4 more hour---Yuck--
Here is a neat item that does a bunch more than tell time.
It's an alarm clock--with a snooze feature.
Then it tells you what the temperature is inside the Westy--
It tells you the temperature outside the Westy--
And the face of it lights up so you can see it in the dark---
The number's are BIG !!
It runs on two 2 AAA batteries--and it will mount
just about anywhere with velcro ( as I did mounting it on the side of the closet so I can see it at night or in the morning)-- it also has a folding stand, so you don't have to make it a permanent fixture--I wanted it to stay put in a conveniant, easy to see position, in the rear of the Westfalia..
Real neat item--
It matches the interior of an 86 to 91 Vanagon Westfalia real nice--and it sure works well--
The price for this great accessory is $24.95, plus priority mail shipping.
This is just to give you an idea where the Clock / Temperature unit is mounted--
It seems to work out pretty good for me in this location in the rear of my 87 Wesfalia
If you have an 83 to 91 Westfalia,
and would like to add a second battery so you can add power to all the 12 volt accessories in the rear of the Van,
Like the fridge, and what ever else you would want to ever add-- this is the hot set up---
It's two battery clamps--and the wires to hook up the existing relay that is under the driver's seat to a second battery ( which also fits under the driver's seat )
It comes with simple instructions--and actually the hardest part of this update is yanking out the seat--
It's a 20 minute job--at best--and will give your Westfalia a dedicated battery for the back end of the Van, without sucking any juice off of the starter battery--
The kit anywhere else ( popular internet vendor's) is $19.95 plus $6.00 shipping.
This kit is $9.99 , plus $1.60 first class mail shipping.
Same quality--better price--
I made these straps for my Vans--and a few of them for other Vanagon owner's in a desperate answer for some sort of longevity factor for the muffler retainer straps.
I can't believe the garbage VW sells, as well as other internet vendors for muffler straps--
They are sheet metal--with the mounting pin just rolled over it to hold--
Well--here is the answer--
An HD 3/32nds" thick strap , with a welded pin--that will out last your Van, and more than likely 3 or 4 muffler's--
It's zinc plated and where I weld the locating pin it is painted with high temp paint---
VW gets 50 bucks each for the tin straps
I'll custom build you them for $20.45 each plus priority mail shipping.
Another super deal--and a long lasting solution for the cheap, toilet paper thin, short lived straps that are currently available from any other Vanagon Parts Vendor .
Here's a picture of a typical Vanagon tin muffler strap prior to changing it--
Phooey--!
Here's a HD muffler strap for any air cooled or early water cooled Vanagon.
It's made to the same spec's as the HD 2.1 muffler strap, and will last forever.
It's $23.00 plus priority mail shipping.
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TECHNICAL MOVIES !!
Here is is a few Mfg. distributed movies originally available for the dealerships, to help the Tech's out in undesrstanding a few of the sytems in a Vanagon. (1) AC Service. (2) Throttle Positioning Switch Adjustment ( This is possibly the best must have tape --nine times outa ten when your engine is swallowing gas, or running poorly, this is the first place to start in correcting the problem.) (3) 86 to 91 Engine Managment System Maintenence. ( This tape will give you a good overall view on how to diagnose and correct engine running problems ) (4) Westfalia Refrigerator Maintenence, Removal, and operation ( This one is a real good one to have for those of you that are having problems getting the Reefer to oprerate on gas ) Then I have two Sales Tapes from the VW. These are fun to Watch.--- The tapes are appoximatly 10 to 15 Choose what you would like to have and I'll put it on one tape for $3.25 per subject, plus $2.00 for the blank tape. These are really super good stuff--especially the Tech information--and they will help you out a bunch in keeping your Vanagon running as per factory specs. |
I have had several requests regarding this neat console--and have sold a bunch of them, so I am adding them to the list of things to have in your GL, Weekender, or Westfalia--
It is a Wolf console--with two closed compartments--one in front--for you change, tapes, or CD's--and a rear one for whatever you want to put in it, plus a map holder net built into the rear end of it--and a sun glass holder in front with two drink holders-and two drink holder's in the rear.
The reason I went with this attractive unit is because of the drink holder's--
I've seen folks, hack, chop, alter their doors, dash,and seat mounts, just trying to get a place to drop a drink for a ride--- and they seem to always be in the way-- I really like the console because it offers some more "close to me while driving" precious storage.
It is portable--and has a carpet glued to the bottom of it --so it doesn't slide around--but yet it can be easily moved if you woud like to use the isle--
This Wolf console is nationally advertised--on the internet for $159.99--and at many auto parts stores for $139.99--
I have them for $99.95 plus shipping--
They are available in early Vanagon tan ( 80 to 85)--or later Vanagon grey ( 86 to 91)--
Ths set up worked out real nice-- in my 85 GL, my 87 Westfalia, and my 89 Carat
A Very Nice Accessory for your Van--
This is the light Tan console primarily for the 80 to 85 Vanagons.
You can get an idea of where the drink holder's are in the front and back
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Here you can get an idea of how the lids open --and I want to let ya know--this console does hold a bunch of "essential items"--:>)
Exacatly the same as the 80 to 85 Tan unit---only this one matches your later model grey interior.
Here is a picture of the heavy wall ( 0.65 )
stainless replacement coolant lines for any 83.5 to 85 Vanagon, be it a GL or Westfalia
The factory steel lines tend to rot right behind the R/H rear wheel---and this is the permanent solution.
The custom built, made to order kit comes with the two food grade ( 304-L ) corrosion proof, high tensile strength coolant tubes that replace and splice into the rusted out area, two HD silicone high temp / high pressure splice hoses, and 4 aircraft clamps,<>
This is a forever repair---and is 100 times better than any Hokey Pokey rubber hose splice that has been used in the past to repair the rotten coolant lines behind the wheel--and takes half the time to do the job right the first time.
This is the ultimate answer to a common problem.
These pipes do not repair the whole length of the cooling pipes.
They allow you to replace / repair the rusted out section's that fit behind the R/H rear wheel only.
The price of this professionally manufactured kit is $139.99---plus shipping.
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This is what was in the back end of my 85 GL---a bunch of holes and rusted out pipe.
The Stainless lines replaced this garbage perfect.
The stock, 1.9 full length coolant pipes that run
from the radiator in front to the firewall in the rear of the Van are no longer available from VW.
Thay are now NLA.
Some people swap the rusted out and rotton pipes for PVC, some use rubber hose, some use soft copper tubing--all of which won't really last too long, and thay are asking to be broke down with an empty coolant system.
Here is a custom built to order, exact copy of the early Vanagon pipes complete from the front to the rear of the Van, in .065, 304-L food grade, corrosion proof, stainless steel tubing.
They are available in one piece, or split for ease of installation, and savings in shipment.
The one piece pipes are $395.00 plus an oversized shipping charge , because of their length.
The two piece pipe kit is $435.00 and come with high temp / high pressure silicone union hose and stainless aircraft clamps , and are about half of what the one piece pipes are to ship.
There isn't a better complete replacement coolant line set up available anywhere on the planet for early Vanagon's
The stainless steel pipes will outlast your Van without any further problem's.
I've made / sold hundreds of sets of the pipes, and have had folks tell me that because of the stainless steel pipes radiating the heat from the coolant, their engines are actually running cooler.
A Big Bonus!
Here is the ultimate repair / solution / update for any later model Vanagon, Syncro, Westfalia, Weekender, Carat, or Wolfsburg's cooling system.
Picture perfect custom made stainess steel duplicates of the original factory plastic pipes, that will not fracture, crack, or self destruct under your Van
(The Syncro crew will enjoy this update---it makes the coolant pipes bullet proof for 4 wheeling in the boonies )
The Stainless Pipes are also available for any Single or Double Cab Vanagon Pick up truck, 2wd or Syncro.
I custom mandrel bend these 0.65 heavy wall, food grade ( 304-L ) corrosion proof, high tensile strength stainless pipes, and they are the final answer to a big problem with the cooling sytem's in any later model Vanagon.
The custom made pipes are $395.00 per pair, in one continuous length--
Or I also offer them split in half to make it easier to install, and are cheaper to ship.
The split pipes are joined in the middle with high temp, high pressure, silicone hoses, which are included, as well as 8 stainless aircraft clamps for $435.00
Plus transportation charges --
These custom stainless pipes really look good and are even pretty under your Van--:)
There isn't a better Vanagon cooling system update offered anywhere else on the planet---
These pipes are genuine "Made In The USA" high quality--- and on a "made to order" basis.
Here is a shot of the ends of the stainless pipes for both the 83.5 to 85' 1.9's and the 86 to 91 2.1's.
This is what fails on all later model Vanagon's cooling system--the ends of the pipes.
They have a steel sleeve's glued inside the ends of the plastic pipes to support the hose clamps for the hose union on the ends of them--The pipes get old, the glue dries up, the lines split, and they fail .
This is a typical done, cooked, fried, adios, morto, finito, original issue plastic pipe that is split and a real good reason to update to the new stainless replacement pipes---
This picture shows how it fits into the front
table mount--
How in the heck did VW or Westfalia expect anyone to get to the upper bunk without something like this installed??
Ths picture shows how it was made to clear both the cabinet drawer as well as the lower cabinet door.
However you swing it, it clears everything,
It is built off center, so it
can be swung out of the isle, and tuck behind the driver's seat,so it will be out of the way when not in use.
It is made out of heavy wall tubing and 1/8" plate, with a coating of anti slip black urethane bed liner.
The top of the step has had a gusset welded betwen the bottom of it to the pipe to add strength.
I dropped this step into a jack stand and lowered the rear ends of a tandem Mack truck onto it---about 15,000 lbs.
It supported it without bending or flexing.
It is a well built unit---and still lightweight.
Just another picture of the inside of my Westfalia to show the application of the anti slip bed liner on the top of the step for saftey--and the cabinet to step clearance.
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My 74 Westfalia has a step stool which VW supplied with the Bus--I can't for the life of me figure out how VW expected a person to get up to the top bunk without something to give you a boost in a Vanagon Westfalia. |
I wanted an Awning--but didn't want to spend $500.00 plus shipping , nor did I want a toiet paper thin, flimsey unit that the Bus Depot offer's.
I also didn't want to bore any holes in the side of my Van to mount the awning, or have the unit rattling on the side of the Van as I roll down the road---
So Here's what I did----
I just picked up this Sunbrella awning, I had made to my spec's.
It really looks neat hooked up to the side of my Westfalia--especially in the matching maroon.
When the Van is pointed south when parked, the awning keeps the summer's sun from baking the interior --
I had the poles made out of marine grade tubing--and totally adjustable--from 5 ft. to 10 ft. tall.
I am 6'1" tall, and wanting to be able to enter the Van without squating just to walk under it--
I also wanted to be able to extend the center pole to give the awning some pitch, so if in fact it rained with it up, the water would run off of it--rather than pool in the center----
The three grommets are also marine grade- bullet proof stuff.
I can get these made in almost any single color in the rainbow--.
High quality is a bit more than the economy stuff made available by a few of the VW list vendor's.
It's in no way, shape, or form, a $99.99 cheesy unit that the Bus Depot offer's
I wanted something that lasted-- good for the long haul and wouldn't fall apart after a couple of times out with it.
It's double stitched and made to marine grade specs.
This unit should last many years----it won't rot, fade, rip, shread, or fail when you put it up--or if a mild breeze comes up--
This particular one is 7" x 9" for $325.00 and it can be made to almost any size you could think of at an adjusted price.
Drop me a line with any questions and for color availablility .
Here is a new addition to my 87 Westfalia
A 5000 BTU window AC unit---with a custom made attachment bracket, and Sunbrella boot to close up the space betwween the AC unit to the surrounding window frame---
Thie Sunblrella Canvas boot looks good too--and really is a neat addition to the Van.
The hanging brackets are made of 1/4 inch steel channel iron, with 3/8th's rod attached to it--and then attached to a 1.5" x 1/4 inch angle iron box frame to hold the AC unit to the hanger's--
It is totally adjustable, at the top as well as the bottom---bullet proof--
The upper hanging brackets have rubber lined bottoms, to prevent marring the luggage rack---and the adjustment rods are covered with rubber tubing to prevent them from scratching the drip mouding. The bottom bracket, under the unit, that lays up against the door is also covered with rubber to prevent the frame from scratching the paint.
It all works out perfect---
Here is the inside of the Van--with the AC unit in place--with the boot attached.
I have found the unit capable of maintaining 60
degree's with the pop top up at 90 degree's outside temperature.
This setup for sure makes any camping trip much more pleasurable--especially a night--you'll sleep like a brick---no sweat.
You'll want to know how in the heck you've done without it for so long--
It works super--and is very simple and fast to attach to your Westy---
Hang it, flip the boot up---and plug in--that's it.
Hanging time--Maybe 30 seconds.
What a great " Cool " addition for any 74 Bus to 91 Vanagon Westfalia.
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The unit is Not Sold In Kit Form--the mounting bracket's and the boot are not available individually.
The unit comes as a complete assembly--ready to hang and cool the Van down for $469.00, plus shipping.
I manufacture the AC Units from October to June 1st so you can be ready for to use it for summer.
E-Mail Me for more details, or if you have any questions.
Here is an example of the AC unit mounted on the side of a white Syncro Westfalia with a light grey boot to match the interior .
Looks super nice.
Here is a picture of the new temp gauge / clock mounted on the wall last trip down to KY.
Check the middle temp--that's the comfort zone inside of the my Westy at 2:08 pm---
The bottom reading is the outdoor temp--
The AC unit works real good-- and boy does it suck the humidity out of the interior making the stay at the campsite all the more comfortable---:>)
I got tired of twisting and turning the seat---sliding it to it's limits-- groaping to be sure the connections are correct just to be able to help another motorist out--or in the event my Westfalia needed a jump start--especially whe it's -20 below on the thermometer--this is a plug in and go set up--
This is a picture of the location of the accessory 12 volt plug that is permanently wired to my starting battery under the passenger seat,and attached to the side of the floor next to the passenger seat.
Here is the cables as well as the 12 volt plug prior to plugging it into the permanent outlet plug in the Van, which are HD units--- as used in electric fork lifts--175 amp capacity---no short hitting here.
I used an extra set of cables I already had laying around.
All I did was to lop off the clamps on one end and solder the connections for the accessory plug in
Neat, clean, trouble free, and you can rest assured the polarity to your Van will always be correct.
If you might be interested having one of these jumper kits made for your Westfalia--drop me a line--I will be happy to make one for you.
The kit with a new set of cables is $65.00 plus shipping.
I took out the lame power sucking incadescent lamp, and added three of these attractive aluminum constructed flourescent lamps--two on the left side of my Westy--one over the rear table, one over the sink--and one over the sliding door, on the bottom of the fresh air vent housing.
They throw twice as much light as the factory unit--and rob less power from the battery when in use.
I'm also going to add one to the bottom of the rear AC housing--just in front of the rear hatch.
These are real nice light units--and much brighter than the old Westfalia three bulb single incadescent fixture's,
Here is the two on the L/H side of the Van--the one over the sink, and the one over the rear table.
These look one heck of a lot nicer than the stock Westfalia incadescent unit--and throw white, bright, light.
I have the factory VW lamp fixtures available for $49.95, plus the exact shipping charge---no expidited shipping fee's, or extra handlng fee's.
( Or you could get the same lamp at the Bus Depot or Go Westy for $59.95 and VW Parts for $160.00.)
Vanagon Brighter Tail Lamp Upgrade
I have done many upgrades to both of my Vans--BUT this one is possibly the best one Yet-- |
Like I said---It's a light show---and a much bigger difference from the lame stock kerosine like bulbs---
These lamps have been n this Van for 3 years 3 months and 10 days--no wiring hassle's--
The red reflection on the bottom is the DOT Semi Trailer tape I have on the lower filler panel under the bumper--
Fellow Vanagonite, Dan Reed sent me this picture of his Vanagon after he installed the bigger wattage bulbs on the drivers side only--for the sake of comparing the stock firefly bulbs to the new units---
The difference is pretty obvious even durring the day light hours--
I for one, sure do enjoy the option of knowing that the guy coming up behind me can see what my intentons are--and this high wattage bulb update sure takes care of that.
Thanks Dan--!!
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Big Wattage Vanagon Front Turn Signal Bulbs
These bulbs are a direct replacement for the low wattage front turn signal / parking lamp bulbs--they plug right in-- |
Here's a front end shot of a Westfalia, with one of the bright bulbs I supply on the passenger side of the Van--
On the driver's side it has installed a LED bulb.
As you can see, the bigger wattage incadescent bulbs are much brighter than the LED's--and at a fraction of the cost.
This is the front end of my 89 Carat with the bright parking lamp / Turn signal bulbs installed--
Big difference from the stock dim bulbs--and much brighter than the LED's--( and a bunch cheaper too )--:>)
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Vanagon Big Amp Headlamp Relays
I also have available genuine VW |
This is the Kit---which consists of--( 2 ) 40 amp genuine VW relays, (2) relay mounts all the wiring and connector's pre wired, each wire tagged for easy identification to connect them, wire ties, and a simple to understand instruction sheet--no confusing wiring diagrams--
It's easier than you think---really--:>)
Here is a front shot looking back at an inexpensive item--for you Vanagonites with automatic transmissions--
A trans oil cooler that glues onto the bottom of your trans pan, which will drop the trans oil temps by 30 degree's--which in turn will allow your engine to operate cooler, by not having to absorb as much heat that the transmission produces.
I made two of these --one for my Westfalia--and one for my GL--and the trans temps dropped 30
degree's--enough to drop the needle on my temp gauge to the bottom of the LED red coolant level indicator--
And this was all summer at 98 degree's--!!!
They both were JB quick welded to the bottom of the trans pans--and both are working well, as well as mounted forever--
I will be able to make one of these air scoop cooler's--and supply the adhesive to permanently hang them with for $ 23.95--plus priority mail shipping.
Another quick, and easy solution, with excellent results, for a common Vanagon problem.
I painted the air scoop in red for the benifit of the picture's--I'll paint them in black for anyone else.
The scoop is 2" lower than the front engine / trans mount---to get the maximum air intake without jepordising clearance below.
The scoop scavanges heat away from the trans pan, simply by having a mass amount of an air flow directed across the bottom surface of the metal pan--causing the trans to run cooler.
Mine were running at 240 degree's in the summer months which is an unwanted added temperature to the Van's cooling system, and will dramaticly extend the life of your transmission fluid, and transmission by simply making it run cooler--
This set up will take all of 15 minutes to mount--
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Here is the only Vanagon Syncro item I have right now--and this was requested by several Syncronauts-- |
Installed Big Tires or wheels on your Van--and the stock jack is too short to get the Van off the ground?
Here's the answer--a jack extension.
The top of the extension is recessed to keep the bottom of the jack from sliding off--and I also drilled and welded a 1/4" locating pin in the center of the top plate to fit into the bottom of your jack--
With the broad 7" x 7" base the extension will keep the it from sinking--this has to be a big improvement from
the Vanagon stock jack--especially in the sand and mud--
Front looking back with the Jack in Place
I'll manufacture this jack extension as you would like--with any size base or taller unit---you name the poison--
The Extension as it is---will be $45.00---A wider plate on the bottom or taller extension will be a bit more.
For those of you who don't want to use the stock jack, and need to get your Van up higher off the ground, because of oversized wheels & tires, here is an accessory, HD High Lift jack.
And it is a HD unit----
$65.89, plus shipping
Here is a high lift jack extension that willl allow you to use the stock jacking points on any Vanagon, with a high lift jack.
It will back the jack away from the Van and still be
able to lift it without banging the vertical portion of the jack against the side of the Van.
It has a safety bolt that passes through the tongue of the jack to retain it.
It's HD--made out of 1/4" steel channel , and is bullet proof.
$44.90 plus UPS shipping .
I have told a bunch of folks about this excellent product in the prevention of corrosion on the bottom side of their vehicles--
It's bullet proof---lasts for years and doesn't chip fade, peel, or crack--once it's on---it's on for good
I'm not necessarily selling this product--just because the HAZMAT shipping charges I beleive will be cost prohibitive--
BUT--If you can't locate it drop me a line and I'll see what I can do--
It's $9.99 per can--and it takes 6 cans to lay a nice heavy coat of it on the bottom of your Bus or Van--
I've had it on the bottom of my 85 GL for 5 years--and my 87 Westy for 2--
It hasen't moved one iota--
I highly recommend it--
Here is another product I highly suggest using--
It's a Pennzoil marine product, comes in easy to use spray cans--and is advertised as preventing corrosion on metal exposed to 200 hours of constant salt spray--
How long will the interior of your doors and side panels be subjected to that much of a direct blast of salt?
Not near anywhere that long--
This stuff is easy to use-- runs into every miniscule crevas. It does stink for a couple of days--but I sprayed it into the inside panels of both of my Vans-- and the Bus, and It works well.
It is similar to Waxoyl--a heavy waxed based product---
It also would be an expensive product to ship because of the HAZMAT shipping charge--but if you can't find it in your area--drop me a line--
It's $7.95 per can--
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