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  • Southern Utah Advice?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:47:00 -0400
    ...The other problematic area is the muffler brackets. If your brackets are fine then replacing with a stock muffler is easy. If your brackets...
  • Re: need welder in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:55:49 -0400
    ...need welder in Seattle > > > > > > > Hey, I need to find a welder to attach some brackets to a stainless > > steel > > > muffler (Stebro). Anyone have a...
  • Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 13:49:32 EST
    ...else :<) >> Anyone who has ever seen how robust these metal floor brackets are will understand why simply plugging the jumpseat bottoms into a hole...
  • Rear Bumper removal
    Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
    Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:52:24 -0700
    ...I need to remove the bumper by removing the bumper brackets that are held to the frame by 2 bolts each side. The problem...
  • Re: Fiamma F45i awning
    Historical mailing list - Richard Young
    Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:53:14 -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: gas filler neck leak
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:07:05 -0400
    ...are mounted on the tank brackets, fitting between the > brackets and the tank when it sits on the brackets. Is there something > else rubber...
  • Re: Vanagon Lounge brackets
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:16:22 -0400
    Hi Marcus, Do you have a link or web site for the parts. I have not heard of this modification for the rear bench...
  • Re: don't wanna replace your fuel hoses??
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:49:33 -0700
    ...This thing has both rear jump seats and the bolt on brackets should still work. Did they really make any US 91's with...
  • FS: turbo diesel stockpile-motors and parts
    Historical mailing list - michael johnson
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 21:42:18 -0800
    ...vanagon oil pan,oil pump,engine brackets. Condition unknown-they both turn over.Turbos are tight. 2 each turbo intake manifols w/BOV 2...
  • Free in OR: Middle seat '87 psgr van
    Historical mailing list - Ed Llewellyn
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 15:30:23 -0700
    ...This is the 2 person bench seat that mounts to the brackets between the rear seat and the front seats. Seats fold forward, color...
  • AC mounting
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 2 May 2005 22:28:10 -0500
    My AC compressor case brackets wore through and I need to get it remounted. I see that there are an extra set of mounts...
  • Passenger Side Jump Seat For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 13 May 2006 11:54:03 -0400
    ...I have all of the brackets, bolts, seat belt stuff, etc. The only thing that is missing is the plastic tray that goes between...
  • Fwd: gas tank bushing
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:35:06 -0400
    ...I suspect these are mounting bushings that go between the two mounting brackets and the underside of the tank. mordoi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mary...
  • Re: TracRac TracVan Roof Racks
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 8 Mar 2015 01:22:58 -0600
    ...These are the ones used to fasten the black brackets to the silver rack (beam). Four of them jammed on me. And some of...
  • Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:42:31 -0600
    ...I like how his uses the existing roof > brackets as mounting points for the sheet metal connection. > > I have never undone those rear brackets...
  • Re: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:46:24 -0400
    ...I picked up some fog light brackets that were made for the Vanagon on Ebay a few weeks back. Apparently, in order to install...
  • Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Tue, 25 May 1999 10:44:49 -0700
    ...The "L" brackets on the >bench that are bolted to the floor would need longer bolts and they could >go through the 2x4s for...
  • Re: Water dripping dash
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 8 Jun 2012 10:56:23 -0700
    ...Luggage rack is held by brackets bolted through the roof. I've never seen a leak come through those small bolt holes but anything...
  • 4 Cylinder Swaps
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Mon, 8 Dec 1997 12:49:25 -0800
    ...Only a few special parts had to be made, mostly brackets and stuff. I latter sold it to a friend (still a friend now...
  • FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
    Sat, 16 May 1998 11:41:36 -0700
    ...ECU, alt., A/C compressor, pwr steering pump, cruise control, all brackets and motor mounts, complete wiring harness,etc... I have everything), complete Kennedy...
  • Re: Stainless Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:45:58 -0800
    ...The >entire unit which includes all brackets, muffler, (no cat) is 12 Ga, .095 >thick SS and is guarenteed for life! $775.00 US...
  • Re: Wanted bed/seat bracket assembly
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 12 Jan 2001 23:20:32 -0600
    ...Wanted bed/seat bracket assembly > Hi, > Could any one provide me with details of the bed /seat brackets used in > the VW camper. > can...
  • Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 07:35:26 -0600
    I've broken so many old and new adjusters for those headligfht brackets, that the VW parts computer has the local dealer keeeping them...
  • Re: quik-n-easy roof rack on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 07:32:02 -0500
    I didn't see what the shipping charge would've been, but you can buy the brackets new alone for about $40 and add...
  • fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts for sale: wasRe: vanagon 88-91 wrap around bumper?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 8 Feb 2003 13:19:01 EST
    ...chris > i have a few complete sets of vanagon fiberglass bumpers and fiberglass sideskirts for sale w/ all mounting brackets if anyones interested. chris
  • Re: Engine support for I4 conversion
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:30:39 -0400
    ...If you want the 50$$ degree placement, I have the load bars and aluminum engine brackets. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: vibrating tiico engine
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:00:50 -0800
    ...Some people have reported good results from changing one of the > accessory mounting brackets (the one for the A/C compressor, I think it...
  • T-Pipe at the gas intake
    Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
    Sat, 31 Dec 2005 06:31:46 -0500
    ...Does anyone know if these are available independent of the brackets? I guess you could always glue on any piece of rubber, but would...
  • Re: Securing a bench seat
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:47:07 -0300
    ...There are brackets held in place with bolts. Do the brackets >> >> secure the frame somehow? >> >> >> Thanks >> >> Jeff >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >>
  • sell or trady my 1990 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:05:13 EDT
    ...Have all the brackets and seatbelts to install. Have large table and two mounting brackets. Rear bench seat and rear trunk pad in very...
  • Re: Wall mount table
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 24 Oct 2001 13:08:29 EDT
    ...Thanks to grumpy dwarf Listee Terry Kay, I got the proper side brackets for mounting them. Take care to take these brackets out when...
  • Muffler Replaced
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:58:27 PDT
    ...If your brackets and straps seem OK, the Dansk would be an economical way to go. The BD muffler sounds great, and there was...
  • Re: Exhaust system brackets on 84GL 4 speed
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:57:51 -0700
    Yup, especially the ones that thought rubber bands on the OUTSIDE would be a good way to keep the coolant in the engine... On...
  • Re: How to mount awning to Westy gutter ?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:02:12 -0700
    ...Either way you will need to purchase the proper brackets and can cost up to $100 a set. And I've never seen a...
  • Re: Re[3]: Engine transplant ideas??
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 05 Dec 1995 13:10:44 +0500
    ...price of the pump > is about $2000! Plus fabrication of the brackets, the new minimum > volume oil pan, the pickups, the oil tank, the...
  • Re: random questions
    Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:28:14 -0500
    Both the 84 Westy and the 84 Vanagon that we own have the front license plate brackets on the (chrome) bumper. In both cases...
  • Re: 85 Westy Muffler Brackets-HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 6 Apr 2000 08:18:37 -0700
    You are really in luck my friend. I just completed this little task with my engine on a stand last weekend. Much easier since...
  • Re: shady boy owners
    Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:27:33 -0500
    ...I wonder if your mounting angle on the brackets is off? Pete '87 Westy "Joe's Van" '79 Westy "Aardvark" '77 Westy "Barnacle Bus...
  • Re: Luggage rack tie downs.
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:23:43 -0500
    ...don't fit under the > coachman loop type stock brackets. > > I installed taller brackets a few years ago, marine type stainless fair > lead type...
  • Re: Exhausted, but quite...finally!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 06:18:09 EDT
    ...Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-Pipe</A> comes with integral mounting brackets & tail pipe, complete stainless steel mounting kit including special steel sleeved doughnut...
  • Re: KYB Shocks Wont Fit(rear).....Grind em down?
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:34:37 -0700
    Strange, the brackets on my 84' both measure 1-5/8" gap, not wide enough for my new KYB's. I looked on my...
  • Re: Fw: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:29:21 EDT
    ...If anyone has a pair of the floor brackets (from a junkyard van?), that would be great. The most efficient and secure way to...
  • Re: A Few Vanagon Items for sale
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 1 May 2017 17:24:51 -0400
    ...only the mounting brackets > are... and if you flip the drivers side bracket over, and drill a new hole > in it and reweld the...
  • Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:24:20 -0700
    ...A couple of questions please and thanks! It seems the front bushing brackets should be OC in big hole on frame. True? What's...
  • Re: refer madness returns
    Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
    Fri, 13 May 1994 08:48:15 -0500 (EST)
    ...They are held apart by 3-4 metal brackets on their perimeter and a hole is cut in the bottom one for the vent...
  • AC Wiring Photo Anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Mon, 30 Aug 1999 12:22:53 -0700
    ...90 GL, seems to have cut the wires and gutted the brackets, relays etc from the DS rear panel by the engine access hole...
  • GTi-style grills, 4 round lights
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:07:46 +1300
    ...The main grill comes as a kit with lights and brackets. Apparently Jerry at <jerry@ziplink.net> will be importing RSA stuff to the...
  • Re: SA headlights from _Vanagain_
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 10:14:53 EDT
    ...The kits include the grille, the inner lights with mounting brackets, pig tail wiring, bulbs, and VW emblem (should be chrome). For the list...
  • Re: Jump seats on eBay
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 31 Dec 2002 05:44:14 EST
    ...differance, > > it just will not work the other way! Anyway, the brackets should both > have > > the mounting hole close to the center of the...
  • Re: Awnings at Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - Tony Flores
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:48:01 -0700
    ...The supplied mounting brackets that are supposed to fit like a glove are pretty hoaky and did a better job of tearing off my...
  • Name your price for used 85 1.9L parts!
    Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
    Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:07:22 -0600
    ...control module bleeder valve for coolant system (2) Coolant system hose brackets (each for 2 hoses) digital ignition stabilizer oxy sensor 4 large fuel...
  • 90 Westy Weekender - parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Turner
    Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:03:40 -0700
    ...shot) - New armrests (the fabric is all worn out on mine) - Brackets, covers and Seatbelts for the jumpseats Any suggestions for a new Westfalia...
  • Re: popup top seals-Other questions
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:40:39 -0600
    ...don't forget to reglue any rubber washers onto the metal brackets that screw the rack onto the roof, BEFORE trying to reinstall the...
  • Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:44:53 +0100
    ...instance) Go to the wrecking yard and rob >brackets from these cars! The Audi 200 brackets are an option which I try to modify...
  • RE: was - Vanagon rear speakers - now fa
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:33:00 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The required parts (basically some brackets) are way expensive--go figure and some angle brackets should work well, as passed on by a service...
  • put on new oilcooler
    Historical mailing list - morrison
    Mon, 24 Jul 1995 19:42:51 -0700 (PDT)
    ...mounted the new cooleron brackets just in front of the intake hole on the front of the shroud. There is at least 2" clearance...
  • FS: Wolfsburg - Carat Jump Seats
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 18 Feb 2004 20:58:48 -0800
    ...Includes brackets and seat belts. These seats are in very nice condition (please check photo links below). $275/obo for everything you see in...
  • Re: Raising the seat back
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Tue, 18 May 2004 19:57:28 -0400
    ...jumpseat brackets > > > > > > I remember someone on the list commenting, a while back, that they had cut > > apart the seatback for the driver's side...
  • yakama bar length
    Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
    Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:48:24 -0400
    ...Belive it or not, With the heavy duty lift brackets that I got on samba, I can lift the roof without taking any of...
  • Re: awnings
    Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
    Wed, 21 May 1997 22:23:40 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Both models take the same mounting brackets: VW Transporter Brackets: Pre-1993 (Westfalia/Vanagon) set of 3 (catalogue says 2) $51.00 these clamp...