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• Re: question about "jump seat"
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 09:54:15 -0500
  ...It has a black steel mounting system with pegs at the bottom of the bracket and a "pull and click in to place" type...
• Re: Gabriel Hijackers on an 84 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 22 Nov 2015 14:23:46 -0500
  ...These are rear only though.... > Also, perfect mounting location passenger side behind tire on the rear > quarter panel on the downward facing lip. Hole...
• Re: Head removal question for you 2.1 experts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:27:12 -0500
  ...But on the > left side head, does the air conditioner similarly use that head for > mounting? > > Every time I do this job, I discover...
• Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:00:24 -0500
  ---- The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > Marks kit comes complete with detailed mounting instructions. > > His kit differs from others from a major online...
• Re: fold-out sofa/bed in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 10:34:02 -0400
  ...then get a back seat from a 1984 junker and cut it apart for the mounting system. attach the mounting brackets and supports onto...
• Re: Spare Gas Container - My Solution
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:38:16 -0400
  ...I saw a 3.28 gallon tank at Cabela's - it's designed for mounting on the back rack of an ATV - due to...
• Write Up: Rear Table Mod
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:55:12 -0500
  I relocated the mounting plate of my front table so that I could use it in the rear table location. This allowed me to...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:01:32 -0600
  ...auxiliary propane tank and window mount AC along with Teepee and mounting poles! John On 11/12/2013 8:50 PM, Scott Daniel wrote...
• WTB: working ECU for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:34:08 -0700
  P/N 025 906 021 -- the Bosch version in the metal box, if possible, as it fits the mounting bracket in my van, unlike...
• Re: 85-86 westy seat rails in an 83?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:36:12 -0400
  ...I forgot - get underneath and drill upward through the mounting holes. That will be your base measurement for cutting the plywood. Yours, David
• vanagon airco switches (mounting panel)
  Historical mailing list - Raf Knockaert
  Fri, 20 May 2011 23:03:48 +0200
  Hello, In the late Vanagon the airco switches (AC temperature control and blower fan switch) are mounted in a little panel between the radio...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:34:10 -0500
  Has anyone tried mounting tweeters on the A-pillars at head height? There are some tweeter/housing combinations I've seen that would lend...
• Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:17 -0700
  ...Took the calipers to a machine shop to get the mounting holes rebored to the correct spacing. Guy says $130. This sound about right...
• Re: Where does front license plate hang?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 18:08:22 EDT
  ...If this mounting bracket is missing, there should still be a pair of holes on the bumper where it would have been attached to...
• Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 23:24:07 -0800
  ...I know the mounting on the door is different, but what about the electrical? Thanks, Brian
• Mounting a Fire Extinguisher in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 12:34:38 -0800
  I recently bought a 10 lb. type ABC dry chemical extinguisher for me '88 Westy. It arrived yesterday and is bigger than I thought...
• Re: Manual transmission leak- 88 GL- update
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:32:53 -0500
  ...Up front back of the main mounting bracket and 6 inches back. It's not bronzed welded, so must have been mig welded..? Lyle...
• FS: 83 Diesel Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:25 -0700
  ...It is used and in great condition.� It is number 068-121-405D� Includes the cap and the mounting bracket. This will not fit...
• Re: Inner round SA headlights mounitng?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 22:44:21 +0100
  ...Hope he can solve his mounting prpblem... thanks guys! Raimund *dammit. I can convert an engine, but not a front headlight grille* Am 01...
• Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 May 1999 11:01:38 -0400
  ...Guess I'll leave it on. > > The mounting brackets are less substantial than stock > > This means to me that the bumper is even less...
• Fiamma F45i awning
  Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:27:40 -0500
  ...Some vendors sell a Fiamma-branded kit with two mounting brackets that bolt to the rain gutters. Others offer a set of three brackets...
• Re: Alternator mount ??
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 00:51:59 -0400
  This happened to me on my '85, actually the mounting bracket broke, so I wasn't in quite as bad shape. They are studs...
• Re: '88 alternator mounting studs
  Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 10:21:23 -0700
  ...Re: '88 alternator mounting studs > > > I had a similar problem with my '87. I used two pieces of > flat steel stack > to reinforce the...
• Re: acessory rack mounting
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:21:37 -0400
  ...accessory rack mounting > > > >Hi Volks, > > > >What are your preferences for mounting Thule/Yakima-type racks to > >your Westy? I've been waffling between towbar...
• want to buy a distributor and parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 17:38:00 -0800
  ...half of an a/c compressor backet--the larger half that bolts to the case--missing one mounting bolt 3. distributor drive gear 4...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator thermal paste source?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:17:52 -0400
  ...Does using thermal paste instead of >mounting the Evaporator Assembly dry really help in refrigerator >efficiency? I will, of course, put some Arctic Silver...
• Re: What's up with this rubber bumper strip?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 10:03:52 -0800
  ...From the backside, the holes for mounting the attachment buttons are not the usual slots that allow you to snap in the plastic buttons...
• Re: remove rear hub to replace brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:27:01 -0800
  the wheel mounting flange..........held on by the big nut...... It's not absolutely required that you remove the flange....... but it sure makes...
• FS: Vanagon Alloys with reinforced tires + hardware NY
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 06:43:57 -0800
  ...Good condition, reinforced tires with good tread and some mounting hardware. dylan
• eurovan disk calipers and rotors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 18:51:41 -0800
  ...If the eurovan brakes are larger, anyone know if they will fit on the vanagon mounting points - the bolt pattern on the rotor is...
• LOOKING FOR SWINGOUT TABLE
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 17:24:44 -0700
  ...I need the table, pole and mounting hardware. If you have one, want to get rid of it, or know where I can get...
• LOOKING FOR SWINGOUT TABLE
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 18:56:14 -0700
  ...I need the table, pole and mounting hardware. If you have one, want to get rid of it, or know where I can get...
• Re: Bargains !
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 16:50:21 EDT
  ...IIRC the rear one needs the cabinet as mounting. BenT
• Anyone ever replace Vanagon antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Perkins
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 09:42:09 -0800
  Any helpful hints on replacing the antenna? I can't seem to figure out how to gain access for mounting/unmounting of antenna. Thanks...
• Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:06:27 -0800
  To make them last longer, manufacturers of such things > recommend mounting them with the cylinder up when they are in their normal position. > Now...
• Grab handle base pads
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 17 May 2008 12:37:24 -0700
  ...t have the little wedge-shapes bases that you need for mounting the handle to the pillar. Anyone got a couple of these laying...
• Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:10:59 -0400
  ...my rebuilt rack's mounting points were off about a "Dollar's worth". I say that because when I laid the rack on a...
• Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:16:28 -0700
  ...anyone have an opinion on the best (strongest and least damaging) > > mounting option for securing quickfists and other items to the fiber > board > > cabinets...
• Re: Antenna Mounting
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 09:24:14 -0800 (PST)
  If I was mounting a cellular phone antenna (the type with the spiral in the center section) and not afraid of drilling, I would...
• Re: [f] Re: Spare on nose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 12:48:57 -0500 (EST)
  On Thu, 9 Nov 1995, Pat Walsh wrote: > > captain@indy.net writes: > >On Wed, 8 Nov 1995, Michael Wagner wrote: > > > >> Any advice on mounting...
• Re: Paulchen racks and bikes
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:24:19 -0700
  ...I HATE this method of mounting bikes, and much prefer the fork-mount (e.g. Yakima Steelhead) method. Why? You need to remove/replace...
• Re: oil cooler seals
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 08:39:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...The >thinner ones seem to go between the cooler and the mounting bracket, but the >thicker ones don't really fit between the bracket...
• Westfalia fifth seat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 23:32:37 -0400
  ...It mounts behind the passenger seat and I am selling it for $350 plus shipping and this includes the mounting bracket and the sea...
• Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 21:45:24 -0800
  ...Went to the local stereo shop and picked up a roof top mounting pod for the deck to fit into. I removed the headliner...
• CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 08:48:14 -0500
  ...The mount is a side mount type that requires drilling two holes, then you attach the mount inserting the two mounting bolts thru the...
• Re: Radiator mounting gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:46:12 -0600
  ...I will be replacing my >>original radiator and just wondering if I should order new mounting >>gaskets (p/n 431 819 225) that are...
• middle seat mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 28 Sep 2016 22:44:47 -0400
  Hi listers, I have a middle seat for my 85 Westfalia that slide on the rails. It came with no hardware when gifted to...
• Transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 08:17:44 -0800
  Will a stock 1980 air cooled transmission provide service in 1983.5 watercooled without mods to mounting points and linkage? Both are 4 spd...
• Re: Offset, was: Mercedes Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 00:00:50 EST
  Correct me if I am wrong,but isn't wheel offset measured by how far the hub mounting-surface deviates from the centerline of...
• Port on 2.1 block for oil temp sender?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 20:41:29 -0500
  Any body got ideas for mounting a vdo sending unit on a 2.1 block? I used to have a brass adapter for the...
• Re: Stripped Alternator Mounting Bolt (was
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 15:28:23 EDT
  yes, I'm running the stock motor. I think I am going with the "get a longer bolt and put a nut on the...
• Trans-awn 2000 mounting brackets source ?
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:14:36 -0700
  I picked up a used A&E trans-awn 2000 8' long awning today anyone have a source for gutter mount brakets for a...
• Pics of Carat jump seat mounts / belt mounts needed
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:03:25 -0700
  ...Could also use a straight on pic of the mounting bar w/ the seat removed. thanks, john
• Dometic Reefer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:05:56 -0500
  ...It includes the mini ice tray and mounting hardware. I live in La Crosse, WI. Larry=
• Busted alternator brackets - the mystery
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:50:06 -0700
  ...85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in 2 years Larry It looks to me like you are braking the alternator...
• Re: Hankook RA08 tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:00:23 -0600
  ...They will meet or beat any price, local or online, and will not charge shipping, with no additional mounting and balancing charge (it is...
• Re: Turbo Diesel 1.9L mounting in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 23:26:47 -0700
  ...Turbo Diesel 1.9L mounting in a Westy If you mount the 1.9TD in the same position as the stock 1.6D, it...
• Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:25:03 -0500
  ...anyone have an opinion on the best (strongest and least damaging) >> mounting option for securing quickfists and other items to the fiber board >> cabinets...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:29:35 -0700
  ...When I went to install it, I found I couldn't get a socket on one of the two mounting bolts. Turns out the...
• oil cooler seals
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 04 Mar 1995 00:26:52 +0500
  ...The thinner ones seem to go between the cooler and the mounting bracket, but the thicker ones don't really fit between the bracket...