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  • Re: 1600 upright into aircooled vanagon? Wasserboxer case to aircooled?
    Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
    Mon, 16 Dec 2002 07:08:02 -0600
    I believe the main hassle in doing this is that the vanagon transmission is supported in the rear by being mounted to the engine...
  • Re: Wire routing
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 21 May 1998 23:08:25 CDT
    ...once down around the bumper level, there are numerous holes in the bumper-support that allow the wires to go inside the bumper- support...
  • Tech Support Request
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:46:10 EST
    Tech Support Request > >Last year I upgraded Girlfriend 1.0 to Wife 1.0 and noticed that >the new program began unexpected child processing...
  • Support handle for passenger compartment
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:26:54 -0500
    ...As we get older, a little support handle seemed like a good idea. I used the same angled pieces used by the A pillar...
  • Re: Battery for Aux in my 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 10 May 2010 18:02:13 -0600
    ...But then, you don't say what you're going to be using the aux set up to support. Audio may not take much...
  • Re: ETKA CD hardlock not found problem
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:20:38 -0800
    ...Can > >somebody help me? > >i'm using windows 2000 > > Um, why don't you call VW software support, or perhaps the company > that wrote...
  • Re: Jack/jack stand locations??
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 13 May 2004 06:58:42 EDT
    ...Before I climb under a lifted car, I have the habit of placing some manner of redundant support which is tight to the car...
  • Re: Looking for a part
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 3 Dec 2006 06:32:58 EST
    ...I'm looking for the support for the two windows switchs on the driver's side door. The support is broken and doesn't...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:08:13 -0600
    ...if you undertake the challenge, you 'll have all the moral support I can muster. This would be an awesome thing for this bunch...
  • WTB: 2.1 Muffler bracket
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:28:12 -0500
    Hi all, I'm in need of a good 2.1 Muffler Support Bracket. Right or Left doesn't matter as I'm using...
  • Removing Shelves in 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Apr 1997 00:25:25 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Shelf and lower step shelf thing are supported and held in place by peg-like things , chewy plastic on the outside and a hard...
  • Seat wanted - 1990 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 16:40:29 -0700
    ...Back problems force me to finally do something about changing the stock setup, where the lumbar support needs to be modified to fit better...
  • Re: Awning Question-Opinions wanted
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:09:14 -0300
    ...up along the roof to the top (front) edge, through the support and then sharply down to the luggage rack tie-down. and then...
  • Stuck in MD - but not alone
    Historical mailing list - Theresa Reinhardt
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 22:51:42 -0600
    Hi guys and gals, Thanks for the outpouring of support! I feel I just gained a big family! Karl, I cannot get your phone...
  • Re: Muffler Brackets
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Thu, 2 May 2002 21:33:51 -0400
    I used a couple of coat hangers twisted around my 84's muffler to hold it tight to its supports for many thousands of...
  • Re: [TRIP-HELP!] Broke down in Utah!
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:48:56 -0600
    ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
  • Re: Favourite Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:58:57 -0400
    Two bungie cords stretched across the inside of the pop top's support rails. Always handy when you need 'em, and make good clotheslines...
  • replacing engine mounts - best method
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:54:04 -0800
    ...Am I correct in the easiest way being to suspend the engine from a hoist, then simply unbolt the carrier bar and engine support...
  • WTB instrument cluster for 90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:14:42 -0500
    ...I do need an intact electrical foil and the flat plastic that supports the connection to the big connectors. Please me me know as...
  • Re: This Community.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 3 Apr 2014 20:18:34 -0700
    ...Alistair > On Apr 3, 2014, at 3:13 PM, Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM> wrote: > > These remarks are inspired by the recent support...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0700
    ...Minimal vanagon support kit > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Received: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 4:57 PM > For our aging road divas, I'm...
  • Re: Thanks List Members!
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 11:47:46 -0700
    ...Why all the support >when they only sell 3-4 a year? The owner of the VW dealership has two >EVs!!! > >Thank you for...
  • 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: vanagon camper seating capacity
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 13 May 2010 10:04:46 -0700
    ...You just need to add a seatback support. Westies do not have the steel bulkhead which normally support the seatback on these benches. > I...
  • Re: Paulchen accessories wanted
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 8 Feb 2001 08:59:34 -0500
    ...Anybody have these for sale or know where I could get them? 1 Base rack extension with support brackets 2 telescoping rails 2 load...
  • Re: exhaust part number/info needed
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:05:31 -0400
    ...It's listed > as NLA (no longer available). > > As long as the part that bolts to the support rods is still there, you can...
  • Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:35 -0700
    ...no matter what though, any vehicle supported by tires, or by suspension ... is inherently less stable, compared to a vehicle supported on the frame...
  • Re: Bike Racks
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Apr 1996 15:49:07 -0300 (ADT)
    ...A word about the Rhode Gear unit, mine is fitted up front, supported on bumper and strapped to rad supports inside grill '87 van...
  • Re: Bus crash
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sun, 2 Aug 1998 23:04:09 -0600
    ...It is an excellent piece and will be a good educational and support document for your upcoming negotiations. It's in the archives, dated...
  • Re: Van-Again gave me great service in past and continues to do so
    Historical mailing list - Kim G
    Fri, 18 May 2001 08:54:12 -0500
    Vanagain RULES! Great service, on time shipping and delivery, and super duper tech support. Thanks to Ken for providing great parts, service, and technical...
  • Re: Merkur adjustable headrests installed in my vanagon tonite..
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 04:43:28 EDT
    ...now i can actually adjust the headrest to actually support the small of my neck instead of pokin me in the back of the...
  • Re: Starter :bushing support
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 14:31:59 -0700
    ...What Bushing! Ect ect > Has anyone had to replace the support bushing on the drive gear end of the > starter? > (The engine side.) You...
  • Contact Information
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 06:19:49 -0500
    ...for getting to know the close relatives >-Vanagon Support Offered (VSO for short ;) -Emotional Support CAN be a >valid field > >If all, then who...
  • Airlift spring supports
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:10:30 +0000
    ...I bought the Airlift 1000 supports (www.airliftcompany.com) for my rear springs last March. I liked the fact that they were easy to...
  • Re: Vanagon seats over the years
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:14:11 -0400
    ...But, the seat is pretty short and a longer one would give more leg support. passenger vans have a slightly longer seatbottom. the westy...
  • Re: Outside Table for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
    Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:11:43 -0700
    ...a campout in the past ten years? Hmmm. (I build one that long ago, > doesn't need extra support to the ground though...) > > Karl >
  • [NVC][Friday] DC Dragon Boat Festival this weekend in Georgetown (I'm competing)
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 15 May 2009 11:37:12 -0400
    For any of you who are in, or around DC this weekend, please come out and support the DC Dragon Boat association, and the...
  • Re: Repair of rods knocking?
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Sat, 11 Apr 1998 15:28:25 EDT
    ...Turns out the exhaust was hitting up against an improperly installed engine support bracket. Make sure it's not the exhaust hitting up against...
  • Re: List Reserves
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 17:49:30 -0800
    ...Mark McCulley wrote: > > > How about a flame tax to support the list? Whenever individuals launch > into > a protracted and abusive diatribe about something off...
  • WTB: Westy front table attachment bracket
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:14:38 -0400
    I am looking to buy the bracket that attaches to the corner of the front seat/battery box and supports the front Westy table...
  • parts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:54:05 -0400
    ...2 window screens for the right side sliding windows rear table, '80 to '84 Westy (not support) left side adjustable armrest for late gray...
  • Re: Fuba on Vanagon. 10 inches fwd of lip
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 13:41:34 -0800
    ...Sean Birkner Technical Support Westfield Corp. 310-445-6854
  • Avon Tyres - Vanagon applications
    Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
    Sat, 25 Aug 2001 16:28:12 -0400
    ...Seems they have added more US support. Chris > I used to use Avon's on my old Bay window. They were fine but > used...
  • Free brown interior Westy knob
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:47:37 -0700
    ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
  • Re: What kind of AC is this?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:29:05 -0600
    ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
  • Re: Seat Comfort
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:40:13 -0800
    ...the existing seats I realize it wont be exact but i'd think you could realy get a better lumbar design & better back support
  • Re: Gear selection issue
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:06:36 -0700
    ...On my first transmission swap, even with engine supported, it tilted toward the rear bumper when transmission removed. This caused trouble for transmission installation...
  • Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:27:15 -0700
    ...http://www.trojan-battery.com/Tech-Support/BatteryMaintenance/Charging.aspx http://www.trojan-battery.com/Tech-Support/BatteryMaintenance/Testing.aspx Richard Boulder
  • Re: engine removal 71 bus
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Fri, 24 Nov 1995 08:21:46 -0700
    ...The main trick I've found is to make sure you've got something with wheels supporting the engine. I have a two-ton...
  • Fwd: Fiamma Awnings Parts Support
    Historical mailing list - William Manley
    Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:49:39 -0600
    ...Fiamma Awnings Parts Support To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Beware that if you break your Fiamma awning support for parts is difficult. First, let...
  • Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:42:39 -0700
    ...need 1323 lbs supported per tire on the front > and 1433 on each rear tire. > > Those particular weights could be supported by 46 psi...
  • Re: Westy rear shelf support
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:28:04 -0700
    ...Add support between midpoint of plate and ceiling metal if need be? Of course if that's needed, somethings really wrong or failing with...
  • Re: Bend in Alternator Support Arm?
    Historical mailing list - James Benthall
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:23:46 EDT
    ...still have the problem ;-( Can anyone else tell me if the support arm on alt has a slight bend about three inches from top...
  • Re: Awning- which one?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:02:28 -0600
    ...wind on the awning will eventually cause the poles to not support the awning & it will either lift up onto your roof/poptop or...
  • Old Thule box gets gas struts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 23 May 2017 22:04:24 -0700
    ...With the box so high on the roof of the pop top the greater opening and self support with the struts will make loading...
  • Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:28:35 -0800
    Easy for you to say, to he who makes the Excelsior toaster and mills his own poptop support washers. BenT sent from my electronic...
  • Re: Transmission woes in PA
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:33:09 -0400
    ...Can you shift through the gears with > the engine off? That condition would support the clutch theory. > Edward > > >
  • (F) NEW TRAVEL INFO-Canada, No VW content
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Jul 1996 23:57:04 -0500
    ...The message pretty much supports what has been reported here.
  • NEED outside sliding door handle
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Feb 1997 10:02:50 -0500
    ...E-mail or call (412) 463-9045 (western PA) ====>James Glenn (+)87 Vanagon GL (-)wife (-) $ (support!) (grumble grumble grumble)
  • Reset clock
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jara
    Mon, 27 Oct 1997 10:36:24 -0800
    ...VideoConf Support 510 486-6767 :: :: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab fax 510 486-7000 :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::