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  • Shady boy awning
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:46:11 -0500
    ...html ) that they would like to share? For example, are the mounting brackets secure, does it hold up well in the wind, etc. I...
  • Re: Performance Mufflers.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:41:03 -0800
    ...It does not come with the mounting brackets, nor >the >tail pipe, nor does it come with the necessary gaskets and mounting >hardware >and...
  • Re: Mercedes 15 in Mag wheels
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 6 Dec 2008 01:38:02 -0800
    ...Check offset, mounting pad thickness (cast vs. forged), and size of lugholes. One bad example is a set of five 190 alloys for sale...
  • Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:33:20 -0500
    > I think the insert/grommet to be used is this one > http://m.vwheritage.com/productDetails.cfm?iItemID=56003 We have it: http://www...
  • 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
    Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
    Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:56:00 -0500
    ...I've learned I must improvise a mounting bracket, hose connections, and a plug. Or patch the hairline crack in the old tank.. Can...
  • Re: VW-'71 BUS-QUESTION ABOUT MOUNTING BOLTS
    Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
    Wed, 6 Sep 1995 19:53:04 -0400 (EDT)
    I had an extra tread insert from an old case. I just banged it out, drilled out the hole in the new case andput...
  • Bosch 90 Amp Alternator PN?
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 17:34:53 -0700
    ...Is this the same alternator that VW put in the Vanagon? Is the shaft the same? mounting holes? TIA Bill
  • 27x8.5-14's
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 09:49:51 -0400
    Hello, I am considering mounting the above sized tires on my '82 Westy (steel wheels) to lower my final drive (diesel tranny) and give...
  • A/C Evaporator Cover
    Historical mailing list - Larry H
    Tue, 18 Sep 2001 14:29:17 -0700
    Anyone have an A/C evaporator cover for sale?.....or a recommendation for shoring up one with the mounting tabs broken on both sides...
  • weekender sofabed and side table panels for sale, fit all vans
    Historical mailing list - NA NA
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:59:39 -0700
    ...fits all vans, with all mounting hardware.. cannot ship, must pick up near philly __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail...
  • Re: Westy middle seat mounting question(s)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:20:01 EST
    In a message dated 3/29/05 8:21:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, syncro@GMAIL.COM writes: > The earlier models came with a...
  • End Caps
    Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
    Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:23:20 -0700
    ...The old caps were solid on the front, these have a little diamond cutout possibly for some sort of mounting hard wear...but what...
  • ipod dash mount ideas
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 08:21:37 -0500
    ...I finally got the ai net for my head unit and looking for mounting ideas. JFF
  • Re: AC Evap Coil
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:47:40 -0400
    ...Same core,but the mounting and hook up ends are different. This is probably what you have. If you have a 7 passenger vanagon...
  • Re: High Tops
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:04:33 -0800
    ...Hightops Jeff, do you have any more details on these tops? Like how much of the mounting hardware/seals are included? Construction details like...
  • An interesting approach to mounting 'other than stock' seats (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:57:48 -0700
    ...I have toyed with the idea of mounting the low-profile swivel pans from a VW Vanagon Westfalia on top of the GM pedestals...
  • Re: New Westy owner with a few questions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:42:11 -0700
    ...I'm mounting a Fiamma 45i for someone else and it's a beautiful piece of equipment BUT very heavy. The special Fiamma mounting...
  • Re: Starter bendix not engaging
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 01 Feb 95 13:09:52 CST
    ...Do I need to replace the ring-gear? Is there an alignment >trick when installing the starter? Would experimenting with shims on >the mounting...
  • Re: Gauge mounting on top of instrument cluster
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 28 Jun 2001 01:09:20 -0500
    ...Gauge mounting on top of instrument cluster I'd like to mount a VDO voltage gauge on top of the plastic pull-off cover...
  • Re: On I4 Engine Vibration
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:22:52 -0400
    ...Until then, the vibration is a function of the mount > (includes the carriers or sub-frame mounting) not the mounting angle! Unless you also...
  • Re: trouble fitting new Gowesty LP tank
    Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
    Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:26:45 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Just purchased a new GOWESTY propane tank but am having trouble mounting it onto the studs. The old one came...
  • Re: Tintop AC Tunnel
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:42:08 -0700
    ...The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can...
  • Re: MB wheels and rear brakes
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:49:14 -0700
    ...with the MB wheels so must be removed to allow mounting. > Otherwise > uneven mounting and wobbly wheels. > > Mike from Marin > > I blame it all...
  • Re: Two Meter Ham antenna
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:19:01 -0800
    ...This spring I am going to be mounting a 11m antenna on the front bumper - normally I would pick the rear bumper, but it...
  • Re: Syncro Tranny/drive shaft indexing
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 07:45:29 -0400
    ...Install everything, and lossen the front mounting bolt for the front dif. Drive the vehicle a block or two, parking it on a level...
  • Re: Canoe, To Thule or not to Thule?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 23 Jun 2000 17:00:11 -0700
    ...the top makes a difference in the mounting... of course.... Second... I posted my advice on the Thule just a few weeks ago... If...
  • Re: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 06:10:30 -0700
    ...Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze > Ive been trying to remove lower "LONG THROUGH BOLT" > that secures the front shock to the...
  • Dashboard
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lonsdale
    Fri, 27 Jun 1997 12:46:19 -0400
    ...Oil gauge, Gas gauge, Temp gauge and room for CB instead of mounting underneath, and more colourful lighting, lets bring these babys to the...
  • winch mounting plate
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:55:50 -0700
    called msds for a winch plate ( i know that this is esoteric ) and they said that it is nla. of course the guy was...
  • Mounting a roof rack to the pop-up
    Historical mailing list - Chris Cochella
    Sat, 20 Mar 1999 13:33:10 -0700
    I am planning to mount a yakima or thule roof rack to the popup on my camper. I have seen it on many. Is...
  • Exhaust question
    Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
    Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:09:16 -0500
    Hiya, I got my box from Bus Depot! Horay! It's a Pacesetter extractor exhaust and didn't come with any mounting hardware. Is...
  • clutch m/s removal
    Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
    Thu, 22 Nov 2001 15:46:12 EST
    clutch m/s removal OK i can see the mounting bolts and the line connections but how do you get to the connection at...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Wed, 15 May 2002 23:02:56 -0500
    Bob, So what you are saying is, a luggage rack removal is part of changing the cleats, and mounting hardware--- Allot of work to...
  • Re: So about changing these fuel lines...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Dec 2003 00:21:09 EST
    In a message dated 12/19/03 11:18:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes: > mounting 3 or 4 of...
  • Re: AT Italia wheels
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:55:37 -0500
    ...Gowesty also includes the mounting hardware. The offset they use is ET23. I think Ronal uses ET30. I have a set from Gowesty and...
  • 2 seat bench install/removal
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:13:03 -0700
    ...Also, Which models ('85-'90?) have the same mounting mechanisms? As always, Thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westy (Duckie) Nunquam Pendite Divendium
  • Re: jump seat
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:45:07 -0500
    "All the mounting hardware" should include both the bracket to fasten it to the front seat pedestal, and the floor bracket to receive the...
  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:25:37 -0700
    ...I'm missing one of the tail light assembly mounting screws so I paid a visit to my friendly ACE Hardware to see if...
  • Re: Rear of engine sitting too low???
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:33:31 -0700
    ...What about the alternator mounting brackets. If I remember correctly the fan shroud thing that the boot connects to is held to the alternator...
  • Re: for sale: 2.1 engine / 50 degree mounting hardware
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:52:24 -0700
    ...2.1 engine / 50 degree mounting hardware Replies to ad postings should be pmail. Posting your response to the List only serves to 'mark...
  • =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Engine_Mounting_Hardware?=
    Historical mailing list - derek
    Wed, 3 Jul 2013 08:33:53 -0400
    ...all Grade 10.9 high-strength bolts for the Vanagon engine mounting crossbar. NEVER use hardware store bolts. I have repaired a Vanagon where...
  • Carat moldings on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:59:26 -0400
    (1) Can the very visually appealing body moldings and matching bumpers be >> applied to the Westy? >> >> I know that one difficulty may be mounting...
  • Hella Driving Lights for a 1991 GL
    Historical mailing list - dave
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 11:24:14 -0700
    ...these kind of lights to by Van. - Is there an ideal mounting position? (feel free to pass on fotos or diagrams to me if...
  • broken alternator brackets
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 00:18:00 -0600
    ...1) when installing alternator, check mounting surfaes and make sure they are parallel and not worn on one side. ( if so grind flat with...
  • VDO Oil Press. Hose upgrade instal.?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:04:59 -0600
    ...that suggested going to a hose shop and having a stainless steel #4 Aeroqup teflon hose made forthe remote mounting of the VDO electric...
  • Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon
    Historical mailing list - A.J. Portmann
    Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:16:25 -0800
    ...EDU> wrote: > From: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> > Subject: Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Wednesday, November...
  • Re: back up lights options
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 4 Jul 2018 12:30:43 -0700
    I use one of these wired to the taillight https://www.amazon.com/Light-Northpole-Waterproof-Off-road-Mounting/dp/B01EJWB40Y/ref=ya_od...
  • Re: Jump Seat Wanted (Wolfsburg/Carat style)
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 13 May 1998 01:56:25 -0500
    ...My available "complete set of mounting hardware" does not include the floor mounted circular receptors for the jump seat legs. Budd Premack 86 Syncro...
  • did you know there are provisions for headrests on ALL vanagon seats?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Jan 1999 12:34:42 EST
    ...there are provisions for mounting headrests in ALL vanagon seats, front, middle and rear. bet you didnt know that... they already have holes in...
  • Spam:WTB Gun Rack for Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 20:53:50 EST
    ...I'm scraping the peace sign off my back window and mounting up a gun rack back there. I'll tell you whose opinion...
  • Re: Deep Pockets; was: WTB Driver's door pocket
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Sun, 20 Aug 2000 18:14:50 -0700
    ...If mounting one on the passenger side do not try to match the drivers side position. The are posts in the archives describing problems...
  • FS: Carat weekender interior w/ sofabed and side table panels, fits all vans
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:56:08 EST
    ...carat interior w/ rear sofabed and cushion, and plastic side table panels, all mounting hardware.. fits all passenger vanagons. grey. this is the weekender...
  • Re: Vanagon Jump and Bench seats for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:49:56 EST
    ...the bench seat is $100.00. > > damn thats cheap!!! u got the mounting brackets too? chris
  • Re: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:28:58 -0500
    Phil--- At this point I am ashamed that you haven't had the heat wrench out along time ago---------burn the hell out of...
  • Los Angeles tire bargain
    Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 04:44:46 -0800
    While shopping for tires, I came across a set of four heavy duty (load index 102) Kumho 185 R14C tires for $260 (includes mounting...
  • A/C blower mounting
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Mon, 7 Apr 2003 06:12:03 -0700
    A ways back I did some work on the AC blower in my 84 Vanagon. Ever since, it doesn't seem to have the...
  • Wanted: lower front grill mounting rivets
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:28:52 -0500
    As the title said I need the things that hold in the lower grill. These are small black plastic things with a small screw...
  • Re: jumpseat brackets
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Tue, 18 May 2004 18:22:07 -0600
    > does anyone have any of the floor mounting brackets to mount a rear facing > jumpseat..i have a 1989 Vanagon Westfalia. Here is a...
  • Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:10:10 -0500
    ...Then, epoxy the studs where the screws used to go and use nuts and washers to hold the speedometer to it's mountings. Mike
  • Stebro muffler mounting question
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:51:00 -0400
    I'm going to transplant a 2.1L into my '84 Westy. The 2.1L I'm buying has a Stebro muffler. How does...