NEW!

Syncro diesel-specific stainless steel coolant pipes! Replace those cracked and broken plastic pipes with these - they are a direct fit and extend precisely into the engine compartment for connection to the factory diesel coolant hoses, no awkward extensions needed. Included are high-temp silicone hose connections and clamps. $350 per set, plus shipping. Contact me for more details or to purchase.

Diesel T3/Vanagon hoses! These are brand new, VW OEM hoses for the diesel T3 / Vanagon. Available are the upper 'spider' hose and the water pump to tank hose pictured below. Limited sets available!

To purchase: $150 (includes shipping in the US) Paypal to karl@westyventures.com

The ultimate replacement refrigerator for the Vanagon Westfalia! No more worries about propane or keeping the old Dometic fridge lit, concerns of spoiled food (or warm sodas or beer!). These modern fridges, the Vitrifrigo and Truckfridge (basically the same fridge manufactured in different countries) each use the excellent German-made Danfoss compressor system, far superior to the 'swing' compressor used by Norcold and other companies. The compressor operates very quietly. The only thing you hear is a small cooling fan when the fridge is running! Capacity is 1.8 cubic-feet. There is an interior light that automatically turns on when the door is open; the fridge operates on 12 or 24 volts, 115 and 230 volt with the optional add-on power converter! Current draw on 12 volt is 2.5 amps (average) with an average daily usage of 22 amp-hours. That means it will conceivably run 4+ days on a 100-110 amp-hour deep-cycle battery. (Optima 'yellow-top' batteries provide about half this capacity) The fridge has about twice the usable space of the original Westy fridge and a real freezer section with a door to retain the contents. The main door is reversible and has a smooth-operating slide latch in addition to a magnetic perimeter seal. 

Below are photos of an installation in a customer's van. I reused the original door frame: Removed the plastic trim, then trimmed the opening, using a saber saw with fine-tooth blade, 1/8" on each side and at the top. I attached a support shelf, placing screws from the sides. I also fabricated a small removable door, using the old fridge door and latch, to cover the small compartment remaining below. The perfect spot for your Bentley manual and some tools! Also, I moved the 110V outlet to the rear wall as it would otherwise interfere with the backside of the new fridge. Click this link for   Installation help

Another installation I just finished - this one I installed a Xantrex inverter and Iota charger in the space below. I also fabricated a new fascia and added a matching panel to the fridge door. The battery I added is a 110 a/h UB AGM, coupled to a Surepower 1315 separator using 4-ga cables.

The Truckfridge version, # TF49, costs $479 for the 12/24 volt model, $549 with the optional 115-volt power pack and manufactured in China under Italian supervision.

The Vitrifrigo version, # C51iSAC, costs $595, is 12/24/115/230 volt, and manufactured in Italy.

To order: Go to www.truckfridge.com or http://truckfridge.com/cr49.html or by phone: 502-863-4536

NOTE: Westy Ventures does not sell these units, I am only referring you to what I feel is the best replacement for the factory Westfalia Dometic fridge. These fridges are handsome units that will blend well to the Westfalia interior, even more so if you go the extra mile as in other folks' photos below:

AUXILIARY Battery setup:

In my 'old' Syncro Westy, the group 29/31 deep cycle 100 a/h battery I had been using for years finally started showing it's age. As I tend to camp off the beaten path for longer periods, I decided to go with a slightly larger battery - an Interstate 4D. Weighing at a paltry 50 lbs. more than the 100 a/h it replaced, this one supplies over 230 a/h. I also added an Iota 3-stage 115-volt charger and a Surepower 1314-200 separator to keep it topped up.

A recent customer got this setup: a group 31 SLA coupled with a Surepower 1314 separator. Interstate rates this one at 114 a/h. By spacing the battery from the floor 2.5", the length will fit as shown, decreases the amount of space taken up under the rear seat. Also, I added a HD inline fuse on the charge cable from the alternator.

Engine conversion "MORE TORQUE" starter adaptor: Most adaptor-plate conversions use the 'Hi-Torque' IMI starter. These have been known to fail frequently and do not have enough speed OR torque to start most high-compression engines especially the diesels and some Subarus. I have developed this adaptor to utilize the commonly available, powerful and reliable starter from the 1996-2003 manual-trans VW TDI (diesel) cars, the SR0408X/409X. The adaptor mates with this starter to provide an easy installation to the waterboxer manual-trans bell housing. The SR0408X/409X is a Bosch high torque gear-reduction type starter, is slightly longer than the stock wbx starter, and has a self-supporting shaft-- it no longer requires the pilot bushing to position the shaft end. On Syncro applications with locker, a 3/4" notch will be required in the diff-lock bracket, and you must use the longer (2.25") type bracket (photo below) and corresponding locker pin. Sorry, it will not work with the short bracket unless you extend both the bracket and the locker pin. The adaptor will work with ALL conversions using a Kennedy, Eurospec, SmallCar, Vanaru, or Tiico engine adaptor plate and stock-diameter ring gear, also with the stock Vanagon WBX.

The adaptor      Syncro diff lock       Mounted on WBX bell housing             Self-supported drive

Small bolt-head relief            Notch necessary for Syncro fitment

NEW! AUTOMATIC version "MORE TORQUE" starter adaptor: Uses the same awesome SR0408X/409X TDI starter as above and cranks over your Subaru, Tiico, Diesel/TDI, or other hard-to-crank conversion engine with speed unmatched by the 'Hi-Torque' starter. Uses bolts for mounting the starter onto the adaptor (as opposed to studs on the manual version).

Click the drop-down menu below to purchase, choosing the correct adaptor, option for US, Canada, or Europe, and the number of adaptors you'd like. Note that shipping to Canada and Europe can take 2-4 weeks. Expedited shipping (Express) is available for an additional $20.

BOTH versions now in stock!

UPDATE: Mechanical-TDI injection pumps: http://westyventures.com/mtdipumpqueue.html

I have 35 pumps to build, all brand new. 1Z, AHU, ALH, AFN compatibility.

MISCELLANEOUS PARTS on the shelves: Newest additions in colored text:

NEW PARTS:

Vanagon rear heater cores $79

Heater fan motors $59

Fan switch $6

Heater valve, front $10

TDI turbocharger for the 1Z or AHU - K03 - new (not rebuilt) KKK - $550

Bosch 'red' coil $10

Clutch fork bushing/spring kit for Beetle/Bus aircooled $5

USED Parts:

Complete electronics for TDI conversion - ALH engine code - pedal, ECU, MAF, airbox, wiring harness, ignition switch and more - $350 + shipping or MAKE OFFER

Garrett T2 turbo for parts - from AAZ 1.9TD - $30

2 - HiTorque starters, cores - not sure if the work, no warranty - $20 each

Westy battery clamp (hold-down), 2, $5 each

Good front bumper w/rub strips - $50

Vanagon jack and lugwrench - $20

Bay jack and lugwrench - old cast type - $25

Stock 2WD Westy springs--all four $50

Rear Syncro springs - $30 for the pair

Diesel Vanagon flywheels $50 each

Gauges: All with very little use:

              Iequus- water temp, oil pressure (mech), volts, $15 each

              Sun-pro mini-gauges: oil pressure (mech) and voltage, $5 each

1.75" exhaust flex section, weld-in, $10

ECU for 2.1 waterboxer, $50 (core, not warranted)

Vanagon power lock modules, both front doors, $50 each

1998 Jetta TDI instrument cluster, $100 -- great for the final finish to your TDI conversion!

AC charging equipment for R12: Snap-On gauges, electronic leak detector, and heavy-duty 110-volt vacuum pump. $200 for all.

WEBER Carburetor manual: covers 40 IDA 3C - 40 IDS 3C - 46 IDA 3C , $10 includes shipping

SNAP-ON Air Conditioning Service Training manual with diagnostic chart, 1988 edition (R12) $10 incl. ship.

FUEL INJECTION Manual, RAM, Covers ALL import and domestic systems in use up to 1986, including CIS, CIS-E, LH-Jetronic, AFC, Japanese systems, TBI, etc. $10 plus shipping

FREE: repair manuals! Haynes: Nissan Sentra 1982-1988 , Chilton VW 1970-77 Beetle/Ghia/Bus/Fastback/Squareback/411/412 , Chilton Rabbit/Scirocco 1975-78

'Turbo' emblem from Audi Turbo, $3

waterboxer fuel pressure regulator $10

LF, LR Syncro mini-flares (some twisted bolts) $10 each

WBX Alternators, THREE cores, all $100 or $40 each

Other misc parts available, email with your needs list. Check back for updates!

Email me at parts@westyventures.com