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• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 23:49:08 -0800
  I looked, and you are of fact exactly correct - all support to frame connections are steel to steel except my drivers side forward engine...
• Parts diagram or part number for Power window support '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:29:46 -0600
  Hi Everyone, I am looking for a parts diagram or part number for a drivers and passenger window supports. I have my door panels...
• Re: westie stove top support hinge
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 09:02:58 -0700
  ...westie stove top support hinge > Hi all, > I'm looking for the westie stove top support hinge that is located > on the right side...
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:10:46 -0700
  ...Mine supports a 28lb mt. bike, Gary Lee ladder and full 5 gallon gas can. bob
• westie stove top support hinge
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 11:40:16 -0400
  Hi all, I'm looking for the westie stove top support hinge that is located on the right side of my stove. It snapped...
• Re: Westy cabinet shelf improvements??
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 20:12:10 -0400
  ...Before I tackle making my own more secure supports I thought I would see if anyone else had tried this, what they used, and...
• Re: what other marque's seats will fit the vanagon seat tracks?
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:29:44 -0500
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > had an inflatable bladder for lumbar support.. > For a cheap inflatable lumbar support, go to your local Medical supply house...
• radio support screw
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:08:23 -0800
  ...There is one screw that supports the existing basket in the back that seemed to be put in from the outside (front.) Any hints...
• Re: bike rack for bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Wed, 07 Jun 95 08:41 CDT
  ...The upper support can be wedged underneath the rain gutter by drawing the upper support straps tight, and the lower support bar fits nicely...
• Re: 85 westy front table
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 5 May 2002 19:07:34 -0600
  ...steel pipe is 26" long to the top of it's bend where it supports the table. Table top is 32"X16". The front...
• Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..hatch strut supports
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:29:59 -0800
  I would say that by the time a fire was burning the hatch supports, you would already have bigger problems to worry about than...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:13:06 -0400
  ...If one already has a gasoline engine and tank installed, why not support a legit company that sells a superior [gas-fired] product with...
• Re: Van Stuff (Heidelberg OEM installed Radio)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 14:16:36 -0600
  ...800-920-2121 Parts/Service >Support: 800-266-2528 Tech Support or 800-323-1943 X5789 Warranty Support >Fax: 847-678-8111 >Sales: 800...
• Re: Air Lumbar supports for vanagon seat ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:41:12 -0700
  The inflatable lumbar supports in Ford pickup truck seats fit beneath the upholstery and work very well. I have seen them installed in other...
• Re: Friday: Tech Support
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 19:01:38 -0500
  ...ed donnen <spliced.surprise@gmail.com>wrote: > I been in Tech Support for decades, this skit is still the best: > Nordic Medieval Computer Helpline...
• Re: FS: Ebay: Vanagon Hatch Holder
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:29:03 -0800
  Keep in mind that the length of the hatch strut support PVC tubing will be different depending on old or newer hatch struts. Earlier...
• Az Bus Club to Vote on NEATO affiliation~tonight.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Feb 1997 10:14:40 -0700 (MST)
  Voice your support if affected! The Arizona Bus Club has grown into one of the most active bus clubs in the SW USA and...
• Re: Engine support for I4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:30:39 -0400
  ...Engine support for I4 conversion Hi List, Do I absolutely need the diesel engine support 068199207B and 068199208A to install a 2.0L Jetta...
• T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 06:31:46 -0500
  ...ETKA did not seem to show these as separate parts from the support brakets. My supports are pretty rough so I want to powdercoat...
• re:Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 7:57:29 PDT
  In our 78 Westy, the transaxle is supported by mounts both front and rear so it does not need any additional support. I have...
• Re: rear seat hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:43:32 -0700
  I think reimo still sells them perhaps? good idea about folding supports. alistair On 2011-07-23, at 1:32 PM, Loren Busch wrote...
• Re: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:50:47 -0400
  ...supports in the back of the van to the outer body skin. > > I have my door panels out and noticed the cross over supports...
• Air Lumbar supports for vanagon seat ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:08:40 -0800
  ...Any suggestions for a good form fitting air in flateable lumbat support that fits nice with vanagon seats ?? like this http://www.sportstek.net...
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:46:17 -0800
  ...PVC Hatch Support To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 11:41 AM Anybody got the dimensions for this handy device...
• Re: VW ETKA cd - a suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 May 2000 14:06:18 EDT
  As I tried to indicate in my previous post, I fully support Dominique's comments here. The list is large and I believe Dominique...
• Re: Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:23:07 -0600
  ...Do a Google search; they're the best lower back support around and are about $30-$40. Chris '87 Westy Tiico _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:16:21 -0800
  ...For the support bar to engine note the original > installation was with extra thick washers and all metal lock nuts. tness > > While there check...
• Cost of Tech Support was Frugal Mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:07:18 -0800
  ...Sure, you can probably find a part a couple of dollars cheaper somewhere but by supporting the vendors we have we can provide some...
• Re: Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 11:03:42 -0800
  ...Stock Seats & Lumbar Support I have a set of 87 Vanagon seats out of a wolf..... that I will be re-upholstering. Would like...
• NVC-Votes needed for business support.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 00:28:49 -0400
  ...I would appreciate any support the Vanagon community could offer. Go to this link and look me up in zip code 11716 or the...
• Bend in Alternator Support Arm?
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:13:56 EDT
  Hi Guys, Can someone tell me if the Alternator Support Arm (the one with the slot, and which you tension the belt then tighten...
• Automatic reply: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 03:18:22 +0000
  ...For immediate response, please email support@chnwmd.com<mailto:support@chnwmd.com> or sales@chnwmd.com<mailto:sales@chnwmd.com>, or call 800-592...
• Re: Driving Westy to South America!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 13:18:44 -0500 (EST)
  Hey Clay I didn't know there was a support group. Please add Samiam, my '77 Westy, to the list of hideous green Transporters...
• Re: radio support screw
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 23:15:27 -0800
  ...radio support screw I'm about ready to swap my existing radio to one with a cd changer. There is one screw that supports...
• Re: Westy cabinet shelf improvements??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 00:03:39 -0500
  ...Before I tackle making my own more secure supports > I thought I would see if anyone else had tried this, what they > used, and...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:32:00 -0500
  ...Go to local hardware or electrical supply and get a length of uni-strut 1-1/2 inch or some other suitable support to...
• 1990Westy front table and table support
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Sat, 30 Jun 2018 13:06:12 +0000
  When we purchased our 1990 Westfalia it did not come with a front table and table support. I am looking to find one of...
• 87 a/c recall
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 14:56:12 -0800
  ...metal support brace added to ceiling piece so it doesn't fall down and konk someone on the head. Is the new support visible...
• Question about engine without tranny.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wagener
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 11:25:43 -0500
  ...With the tranny out, how far can the engine tilt towards the back until the front supports break? I don't even know if...
• Re: Exhaust questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 00:21:16 -0400
  You really need the supports whether the exhaust system is old or new. It seems like I've seen a post about fabricating new...
• WTB: Wasserboxer engine mount
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:32:29 -0500
  Dear Listees, Anyone have a wasserboxer engine carrier for sale? I don't need it to support my TDI engine (it's already working...
• 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...
• GPS speed accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 8 May 2013 14:08:08 +0000
  ...Todd '88 Westy ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Product.Support@garmin.com" <product.support@garmin.com> To: "Rubatoguy" <rubatoguy@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2013...
• Re: Contact information
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:32:29 -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...
• lifting syncros for bleeding radiator
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 10:02:27 -0800
  ...Using a 4x4 (wood) support leaves maybe 5"-6" for the floor jack which seems kinda tight. Might work, but I'd like to...
• Fw: Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY ??? Pic of my syncro with top installed
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 13:28:48 -0700
  ...The non-westy van has a curved roofline where the > > hinges > > > are going to go. > > > There is also a structural support under the roof...
• Re: Billy Bones death rattle?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 18:30:31 -0800
  Ahoy matey, looks as if you have a afternoon of hard work ahead of you,(maybe two or three)moral support you got. Just...
• MOD Re: Bus Depot Listmember Discount (Ongoing)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:20:05 -0400
  Dear Volks -- At 03:58 PM 10/22/2009, The Bus Depot wrote: >It was with the enthusiastic support and encouragement >of the Vanagon...
• Re: Rear hatch strut support
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 18:25:51 -0800
  ...Rear hatch strut support > > I just heard from Gary Lee re: the rear hatch strut support. > > > > PVC Electrical conduit, or similar. 3/4" ID...
• Re: 81 steering wheel height
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 19:39:45 EST
  ...The rest of the holder supporting the ignition switch bolts to the dash support, so again an adapter could be fabricated. Because of liability...
• Re: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 14:26:18 -0500
  That V shaped piece of metal isn't to support the Dash....It's to support the RADIO. And that is the "reason" that...
• Re: VW dealer support
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:50:17 -0500
  ...are you sure it's a Volkswagen?" Mike Old Volks Home wrote: > "Dealer Support" is generally accepted as an oxymoron at most (but not...
• Re: Marine Corps Birthday today
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:42:56 -0500
  ...I don't support this war, > but I support the troops. There's good people (on both sides)getting > killed over there right now...
• Re: S&S Header installation report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:53:11 -0500
  ...I assume > you removed the supports and are just using the bolt from the old support. > Did your long strap off the muffler attach...
• Re: The Health Of The Gerry & The List
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 14:49:24 -0700
  ...But quarterly reminders is also a good idea and not really begging but really is only suggesting responsible support. > Maybe TomC should put a...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:27:06 -0500
  ...You will also find this hardware a blessing when the transmission has to come out as it can support the front of the engine...
• Re: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:04:56 -0600
  ...supports in the back of > the van to the outer body skin. > > I have my door panels out and noticed the cross over supports...
• Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:25:49 -0500
  Does someone have or know of a source for the crescent-shaped "retaining rings" that hold on the gas support lifts for the rear...
• wbx removal question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:16:51 -0800
  ...how do you support the tranny once the engine isn't supporting it anymore? My tiico arrived a few days ago and tonight i...
• West Texas, marathon-alpine stranded vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Slowtwitcher
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:53:25 -0600
  ...Little to no cell reception and limited email support. I am gains troubles locating the vanagon rescue list. Support would be greatly aprecited, Adam...