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• Clutch not fully unclutching?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:17:49 +0200
  ...How do I route the antennacable when mounting a new antenna? Does it mean remove ALL of the front dash etc.? Best regards Jens...
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:23:46 -0500
  At 12:09 PM 1/16/2009, pickle vanagon wrote: > > ridges on the reverse side that could get in the way. I drilled my...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:30:45 -0800
  ...The mounting "flange" that is cast into the housing is different, so they are the only source. The recommended Bosch SR0408X/409X starter for...
• Oil Cooler Location opinions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:28:57 -0500
  ...My other consideration is mounting it under the left side of the engine just under the pushrod tin where it would be out in...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:50:52 -0800
  ...how about this approach - loosen all the mounting screws, spray silicone lube generously on the rubber seals, between those and the paint on the...
• Re: for sale: 2.1 engine / 50 degree mounting hardware
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:01:43 -0700
  ...2.1 engine / 50 degree mounting hardware Just to clarify: the 2.1 engines are interchangeable but some pieces such as thermostat housing and...
• Re[2]: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
  Historical mailing list - Ed McMullin
  Fri, 08 Sep 95 09:21:00 PDT
  ...It uses all the same mounting positions as the 2 position seat and has another support that is bolted down the same way as...
• Re: Can the pre 86 upper grill be fitted into a post 85 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:18:36 -0800
  ...You may need to weld-in these mounting tabs to provide a more positive mounting for the uppermost part of the grille. That's...
• Tail light hardware
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 12:42:35 -0400
  So as I'm cleaning up my turn lens and tail light lens I noticed that the metal clips that the mounting screws go...
• EV Fog light switch for sale...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 16:26:52 -0500 (EST)
  Now that I've done wiring the fogs, I think I'm going to abandon my other project - mounting a pair of Hella 2000...
• Re: Westy CB Antenna Mounting Location
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 10:37:43 -0400
  At 10:22 PM 7/8/98 -0500, Mark B. Magee wrote: >From my past research gutter mounts don't give the >best performance...
• More of More Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:40:34 -0500
  I forgot something that may be of interest---- The rear jump seats are gone, but I still have the mounting brackets for them, with...
• Freebie - Vanagon AC Tunnel Support Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 23:35:37 -0500
  ...Includes two steel plates and the mounting hardware. Glad to give it to someone in need. P'mail me. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: airconditioner belt changing
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:45:35 -0700
  Loosen the mounting bolts underneath, fore and aft, and then slack off on the adjuster on top. Buying a Bentley or Haynes manual will...
• Re: interior light question
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 2 May 2003 16:47:31 -0700
  ...Either VW was inconsistent in mounting fluorescent vs. incandescent or a lot of PO's have retrofitted. Anyone know if there was and 'official...
• tape...or not too tape???
  Historical mailing list - Sparky Bartee
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 17:03:15 -0400
  ...FRONT OF THE FIREWALL.....WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK...WHAT ABOUT MOUNTING A LITTLE FAN UNDER THE BACK SEAT FOR THE ECU. THANKS EVERYONE...
• Tire sale at Costco
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:05:35 -0700
  ...This price includes mounting and road hazard coverage! If I get a check before the sale is over, my Billy Bob will have new...
• Differences between auto & manual starters?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 19 May 2005 02:44:00 +0200
  ...I know that the starters from an automatic and a manual transmission waterboxer starter are different, mounting-wise, but was wondering if the high...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:49:39 EST
  ...Seems an original flat mounting makes the install > in the Vanagon easier. (Of course you could make almost any mount work with > some time...
• Slight squealing belt..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 21:40:10 -0700
  ...If the mounting bolt(s) or brackets are a bit worn, the alternator can be out of line with the belt and "Jill-poked...
• Adding oil pressure and temp gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:40:06 -0700
  ...I have an auto transmission if that affects mounting options. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: The Sounds of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:47:52 -0700
  ...After-market shock absorber didn't fit tight on mounting bolts. Too much play. Repair: Replace shock and make sure mounting fits tight on...
• TDI Starter info was:Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 16:32:07 -0400
  ...The manual version requires a >> bit of grinding on the starter mounting flange which I hope he modifies, as >> it interferes with the idea...
• Re: Satellite radio antenna mounting for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Sullivan
  Fri, 21 May 2004 07:58:24 -0700
  On May 20, 2004, at 10:40 PM, Mike Kozak wrote: > Any suggestions on mounting a sirius satellite radio antenna? > currently thinking of doing...
• Re: syncro fuel gauge issue fixed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:33:31 -0400
  ...syncro fuel gauge issue fixed are you sure? I didn't think the sender ground is electrically connected to the mounting hardware. in any...
• actuator failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:43:22 -0700
  ...I could use marine velcro for mounting behind my actuator... just screw a plate to the aftermarket actuator... and then apply marine velcro (which...
• Antenna Mounting
  Historical mailing list - J. Meade
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 08:48:54 -0600 (CST)
  I need to mount an antenna for our celluar phone. I don't mind making a permanent job of it, so holes are OK...
• Re: Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:26 -0500
  ...numbers over a longer period of time Beware! The injection pump, oil pan, and oil pump are unique due to excessive engine mounting angle.
• Rear Sway bar hardware.........anyone installed a factory rear ba r...I am looking for mounting hardware....links
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 23:13:03 -0500
  The bar is the same as the front....you just need to find out what links will work......anyone know where to get these...
• Diesel muffler bracket wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 08:17:11 -0500
  ...This is the passenger side muffler mount that has only one rubber mounting associated with it. I'm planning on having on made if...
• rear seat conversion???
  Historical mailing list - systemsfarm
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:49:23 -0700
  ...Can I just change the mounting/hinge hardware + some modifications, or do I need the whole weekender seat? The original seat doesn't seem...
• Re: Satellite radio antenna mounting for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 21 May 2004 17:46:48 -0500
  I mounted my Terk antenna/receiver for my Sirius satellite radio in my luggage rack, held down by 3M two-sided tape. It picks...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:28:09 -0500
  ...the PS pump would have as large a belt and as solid a mounting as the A/C compressor. It clearly doesn't. Bill
• Removing axle question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:34:14 -0800
  ...must I remove the entire wheel bearing housing, including the brake mounting plate, or can it be driven out from the outside with a...
• Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon The answer!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:47:48 -0500
  Joy Hecht wrote: > Do you all really think it's safe to be working on your laptop while you > drive???? The trick ... like with...
• Re: 1.9l alternator bracket query
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:58:10 -0500
  ...The mounting surface needs to be as flat as possible. The failure stared out as loose fasteners and continued until something broke. Al alternator...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:20:54 -0700
  ...Due to the geometry of the inverter, > two of the mounting bolts can be installed inside the battery compartment, > but the other two need...
• Re: Flywheel maching specs 1986 Sybcro
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:44:29 -0700
  ...the depth of a stepped flywheel--ie from the > pressure plate mounting surface to friction surface? > How can one determine the depth needed if...
• USA number for Eastwood?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 12:40:52 -0700
  ...So Ian let me, the owner and prospective user, make the decision and I slacked off the mounting bolts, lined up and attached the...
• Scooter on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 15:57:12 -0600
  Jeff, In My Opinion (haven't done this, but owned a honda scooter, does that count?) I'd recomend mounting in the front to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Nov 2001 (#2001-1386)
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 23:15:42 -0800
  ...Great design, bigger coverage and better mounting than the expensive roll out type Awnings. The mounting bolts go under the pop top so you...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 19:10:07 -0500
  ...Removing the rear bolt on the mounting bracket was a major PITA. You have to hold the bolt on the top side of the...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:55:08 -0700
  ...like just move a couple engine mounting bar bolt holes. to me 'the normal way' ....... like if you had started out with an air...
• Re: Anyone still selling 5-cyl crossmembers?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 09:51:22 -0800
  ...Part of the mounting system was a pair of square tubing welded to the donor vehicle. We thought the unit could be installed with...
• Diesel Swap info request (update)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:40:52 -0400
  Uh, I meant to say, I don't mind the *15 degree *mounting* *since I don't think the modded engine cover will be...
• Re: CB Antenna Mounting
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:58:08 -0500
  ...I would like to use the Firestik antenna's and their mounting kits but am > unsure of what to purchase and where to mount...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:50:07 -0400
  ...The > mounting rings (or whatever they are called) are not that expensive > from the dealer. > >>If anyone has a passenger side power window switch...
• Re: middle seat mounting question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:16:26 -0400
  no need to remove the armrest. simply drill one hole in the bottom of the seat rail into the mount bracket and insert a...
• Tags on Eurovans? Mine does not fit!
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Mon, 9 Oct 1995 19:31:53 -0400
  Hi all, I just recieved my tag, from the dealer and the holes don't even come close to the mounting holes in the...
• Re: Clunk up front when starting from dead stop
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 23:13:14 -0500
  ...It was loose in the mountings and when tightened there was no more clunk! Take of your grille and see if the radiator has...
• Re: CB/Ham Radio Antenna Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 14:51:13 EST
  In a message dated 12/3/00 9:16:50 AM Alaskan Standard Time, steve@SYNCRO.ORG writes: > How many watts do radio stations...
• GL to Carat Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 16:22:13 -0700
  ...it off? 2) is there an extension for the bench seat mounting post on the driver's side? TIA Jere 90 GL 88 GL
• Westfalia LP tank question
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:46:08 -0800
  ...I just got a tank and now need mounting bolts. Thanks! Brian PS I also just got my Propex too & will post the hilarious...
• Re: End Caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:39:36 -0400
  ...The old > caps were solid on the front, these have a little diamond cutout possibly > for some sort of mounting hard wear...but what...
• Re: Hidden rusting problem in your suspension
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:46:25 -0700
  ...Fortunately the mounting point > on the body was not rusted much. So far I have removed two front > suspension setups and discovered that the...
• Re: 84 passenger mirror replacement - Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 04:58:49 -0400
  ...top of the mirror mounting, drill and tap a hole in the metal stud that goes into the mounting ball, and hold the whole...
• Re: kappa tweeters in the dash?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 12:22:34 -0800
  ...I was thinking about mounting the tweeter using the angle surface mount placed in each leading corner (cabin side, not windshield side) of the...
• Re: Question RE installing late radiator into 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 10:25:49 -0700
  ...what's the deal with mounting > the new radiator in the old mounts. Is there anything to make? I heard > that the top mounts...
• Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:26:21 -0500
  ...By mounting the new one with shims, which allowed the mounting bushings to do their jobs, I now have less road noise and no...
• Re: And now for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:08:42 -0600
  ...Bottom line, I got the tires, mounting and balancing, road hazard coverage, no shipping charge, all for what I would have paid for the...