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Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 10:08:36 -0700
I did it in Virginia in August.� It's good for your soul.� I wound up removing the supporting brackets simply because I got...
Re: roof rack brackets on westy top//also $800 1980 westy FS
Historical mailing list - Kw
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 20:47:26 -0700
...I have Yakima brackets on my 82. They've been all over the western US with bikes, canoes, rafts, windsurfers, etc. for 5 years...
Re: Quad Grilles are Back!
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:43:07 -0500
Dear Kent, Do these metal brackets have part numbers? Thanx. MJS At 07:17 PM 1/20/00 -0700, Kent Christensen wrote: >re: the...
Re: Cargo net . . .
Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 07:57:14 -0400
...Rather than a net, a pair of 12" "L" brackets with 2- 1"x3" (nicely finished) wood slats on top & a piece of 1...
Re: Bus hammock
Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 10:32:47 -0400 (EDT)
Two telescoping bars extend between the two side brackets: a sheet of canvas stretches between these poles. It is suitable for a child or...
for sale: Wolfsburg/Carat weekender interior w/ bed/table, fits passenger vans
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 14:47:51 EST
...wolfsburg/carat weekender interior w/ sofabed, rear cushion, sidepanels w/ flip out cupholders and flip out table, all hardware, brackets, nuts bolts etc, etc...
awning mounting clips
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Tue, 23 Nov 2004 22:53:29 -0500
Where's the best place to purchase those really expensive awning mounting brackets? We just picked up a used awning (thanks Thomas!) in good...
Rhein rim for sale
Historical mailing list - Green Westy
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:53:01 -0400
...Also still have childs cot (poles,brackets and canvas complete) $35.00. Poles are the collapsible ones. Bill Mystic,CT 06355
Re: Exhaust brackets and muffler strap
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Tue, 16 May 2006 16:36:52 -0400
Interesting. I had the long driverside bracket break on me last year in Regina in the same place that yours broke. I had it...
Re: Need:instument pod frame
Historical mailing list
Fri, 16 Aug 1996 20:41:26 GMT
...I haven't noticed any broken brackets holding instruments themselves in. As to the brake fluid issue, I fill mine myself using a small...
Re: source for replacement fridge fan
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:34:49 -0700
TECO is one brand name of the manufacturer of brackets like these (whether joist hangers, angle brackets, etc.), but there are certainly others besides...
2 exhaust install questions on 1986 2.1
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 7 Jul 2013 12:12:00 -0400
1.) what is the size of the bolts that hold the flexible muffler straps to the muffler brackets? Doesn't seem to be M8X1...
exhaust support
Historical mailing list - walt spak
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 13:52:39 -0700
Dear List, I really need the 6 tubular exhaust support brackets for an 85 Vanagon. These are the tubes that have the ends smashed...
Bumper bracket
Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
Sat, 9 Sep 2006 19:18:40 -0400
...If you needme to buy bothe left and right brackets, I will but I only need the left. cheers, mordo
Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:06:37 -0700
...I had the same problem as you on my conversion, > made some brackets that approximated the diesel one, but with radiator > mounts sandwiched in...
Re: Gabriel Hijackers on an 84 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
Sun, 22 Nov 2015 01:40:10 +0000
...Not > a big deal on the trailing arm but replacing the top brackets take a little > creativity. Also, be sure to control the lower...
Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:24:37 -0500
Who needs a vendor? I needed one of those brackets a couple of months back. Resolving that I would nail the muffler to the...
Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 15:37:09 -0400
...these bars take > five minutes to take off..but I can say that i have also been attracted to > the brackets; but i would...
vibrating tiico engine
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Fri, 7 Nov 2003 16:55:51 -0800
...Replacing all the accessory brackets with Golf/Jetta items worked. It wasn't a direct cross over though. You have to customize the PS...
Re: WTB used 1.9 muffler bracket
Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:57:40 -0700
...fell off! Shipping from you to zip 04476 Maine http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/image.html?myid=1650&artist=Brackets -- Tom Buese
Re: WTB used 1.9 muffler bracket
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:00 -0700
...fell off! > Shipping from you to zip 04476 Maine > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/image.html?myid=1650&artist=Brackets > > -- > Tom Buese >
(NVC) T2 Bay Window I-4 (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:40:52 -0400
...Are there any US vendors that sell the necessary brackets, mounts, and adapters? Or would one be looking at a KEP bell housing adapter...
Re: POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:26:37 -0700
The luggage rack has angle brackets that hold it to the roof. When you pull the bolts, you will be able to lift the...
Re: just finished installing my shadyboy awning
Historical mailing list - bueses
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:50:08 -0600
...i got it decked out with the silver > reflective (cooling!) material, downdraft poles and stainless steel > mounting brackets. > > ...and it looks great taboot!!!!!!!!! > dusty...
Re: Exhaust pipe--Where to Get Mounting Brackets
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:03:32 -0500
...Both times at least one of the mounting brackets was broken >(first time the muffler bracket, second one of those tubular supports). >Both times...
eerily quiet but here's a parts request
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:28:59 -0500
very quiet since yesterday on this message board, odd? I am wondering if anyone has the lower radiator support brackets for the newer style...
NEED '90 lower trim panels
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Jun 1997 23:23:45 +0000
...Could also use the sliding door one for the right price and a couple (3) of the mounting brackets. If anyone could run them...
Muffler needed
Historical mailing list - lchase
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:47:38 -0800
...pipes, brackets and Cat good. Will have some sort of engine rebuild done in the next mnth or so and hate to put a...
Re: kids hammock in vanagon
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 17:22:26 -0300
...other remove the head-rests, make two metal/wood cross bars (brackets) with two prongs (the size of the head-rest metal prongs) that...
Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 06:20:25 -0800
...Next, > place the interior floor brackets (with protruding pipes) on the floor with > the seat in its intended position (cushion flipped up is easiest...
Re: Recall notice: A/C ducting
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 12:24:18 -0500
...The "L" shaped reinforcement brackets from VW for rear evaporator housing supports are more useful! Regards, Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon GL Syncro w...
syncro part
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:13:34 -0400
...I have been updating my front suspension bushings on my '90 syncro westy and one of the brackets holding the anti sway bar to...
Re: Securing a bench seat
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:41:59 +0000
...There are brackets held in place with bolts. Do the brackets secure the frame somehow? Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone
Re: Transport Q: 4 those familiar with GoWesty Bumpers
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:03:36 -0700
...brackets on the rear > bumper or anything that make them larger than they appear. > (I assume I'll use my stock rear brackets.) > > Any...
Re: How to mount awning to Westy gutter ?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:30:16 -0400
...Either way you will need to purchase the > proper brackets and can cost up to $100 a set. > And I've never seen a...
Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:48:49 -0400
> > fabricating new engine mount brackets for the diesel carrier bars so > once I align the engine with the body, I want as little body...
Re: Awning mounts or brackets
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:06:10 -0500
> Bus Depot has an awning that clips to the rain gutter: > http://www.busdepot.com/awnings-tents-and-add-a-rooms That's one...
Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 14:06:29 -0500
...I use Yakima wide body brackets and standard height gutter towers. I sometimes carry six bikes, including a couple of tandems. Ranger Jim
Re: Big Alternators
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 07:07:01 -0700
...wrote: > The ultimate is to use two alternators - there are factory brackets for this > and it is healthier for each alternator as they will...
Re: fiberglass bumper - any vendor?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:34:36 EDT
...whole body kits for sale and misc fiberglass trim pieces/bumpers/brackets... ron, i thought you were sending folks my way for stuff like...
Re: Subject: mod for removing those rear headrests when you fold the back
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:56:29 EST
...writes: > If anyone has any rear seat headrests and corresponding attachment brackets > for the seat, let me know. I'm very interested in adding...
Re: plastic blower assembly fix
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:10:29 -0500
...Vanagons" in '76. ;) I haven't worked with that assembly, but have you considered screwing metal "L" brackets where the broken pieces go? Mike
Re: Clam shell mod for 15" wheel
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:23:35 -0700
...brackets, removed the upper tire spring-bars, sawed off the passenger-side frame in an arc, rounded that rough edge, bolted the brackets to...
Re: Gabriel Hijackers on an 84 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:58:26 +0000
...Well now I'm having trouble getting them to fit into the upper and lower mounting brackets on my van. There's a steel...
Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:40:08 -0500
...I wound up > removing the supporting brackets simply because I got tired of cussing > but it's troublesome getting those bolts loose also. Access...
Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:41:20 -0700
...Kit" including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets & floor sockets, etc.� $450 Several 2...
front end
Historical mailing list - Ed.
Tue, 5 Sep 1995 11:56:59 EDT
...The only problem is that the two tubes and brackets that hold the entire front end together are severely rusted and beginning to bend...
Fwd: 87 Camper - engine cuts out on left turns
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Fri, 28 May 1999 20:02:10 -0700
...Turned out that the rear seat frame or brackets would touch & short out the ECU under the seat on certain corners. Not positive about...
Re: Diesel alternator
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:51:03 EST
...I got the brackets used and sent him a rebuilt alternator. It is bolt up. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3...
Re: SOURCE OF HITCHES
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, www.vwrack.com
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:17:34 -0700
...The real advantage of my hitch is the replacement of the >bumper brackets with the three bolt extended mounting. I have seen two cases...
Re: Canvas Cot Conundrum...
Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
Wed, 3 May 1995 16:49:46 -0400
...I've seen two versions, oldest is round tubing with welded >on ends that fit into the brackets, newer are square tubes with a...
Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:37:16 -0500
...If you'd like > a picture or 2 of the brackets, let me know. >>> >>> Pat >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM> >>> To: vanagon@GERRY...
Was: Drivetrain Movement.... Now: Fixed
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:42:23 -0700
...Thinking now, since I added new metal brackets to the passenger side of the exhaust system, maybe that was enough weight to "tip" the...
raingutter mounts for camper roof rack
Historical mailing list - Chris Cochella
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:28:37 -0700
I am in the process of mounting raingutter brackets/mounts to the popup camper on a westy and I am seeking advice with respect...
FS: Complete dash mounted AC
Historical mailing list - fran�oix gagnon
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 13:36:07 EDT
...compressor brackets, lines, wiring condensor, evaporator etc. $100 OBO Francoix Quebec ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail...
Re: Finally got some SA Grille Kits in Stock
Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 13:45:51 -0700
...have the genuine Hella inner lights in VW boxing with the > brackets for mounting. Just in case anyone had a question about that. >> > > Ken...
FS: 2.1L engine in MA
Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 19:21:03 EDT
...I have sandblasted and painted brackets and pulleys etc. I have a new water pump and a gasket set. I am asking $700 or...
Re: vibrating tiico engine
Historical mailing list - Don Record
Sat, 8 Nov 2003 15:02:34 EST
...I don't know if this is due to improvements in their brackets or just the luck of the draw... I am running the...
noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Tue, 6 Apr 2004 00:44:49 -0500
...What gives? How can it be silent on one bus and so noisy on another? Mounting brackets are the same, connections seem the same...
trailer hitch, bolt size
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 11:45:59 -0400
...to find the right size bolts, which attach the two bumper brackets to the hitch. It looked like a M7 bolt but when I...