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• Re: annoying rattle/clunking noise solved
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 13 May 2011 16:23:37 +0000
  ...I had bashed it a bit on a logging road trip and it was bent just enough to hit the muffler mounting brackets under...
• Rad Fan Shroud
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:06:01 EST
  Was under the van yesterday installing a new tie rod and noticed some rusting brackets up front near the spare tire compartment. So, I...
• Re: 2.1 Engine Exhaust Stud/Bolt Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:33:36 -0700
  ...As for the push rod lower covers, having to remove a whole bolt to get those brackets undone is silly. I just notch out...
• Re: Racks on a poptop - 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Thomas
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 21:25:47 -0700
  ...Anyway I asked if tearout of the brackets from the > fiberglass was a problem and he said no. The brackets could hold much more...
• Fiamma Awning Review (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Sat, 20 May 2000 17:12:41 EDT
  ...Fiamma produces a set of brackets specifically for the Vanagon Westfalia and I was quite impressed with them. The brackets are constructed of a...
• Re: syncro part
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 19 Oct 2015 17:33:58 -1000
  ...I have been updating my front suspension > bushings on my > '90 syncro westy and one of the brackets holding the anti sway bar to...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 23:35:58 -0700
  ...So I used capillary lube on the threads at the brackets, then drilled them out until I could hammer in a small hex bit...
• Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:00:41 -0500
  ...Is there a way - or must I remove the muffler support brackets to accomplish the muffler removal from underneath. I really hate to even...
• new LP tank regulator touches body
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:18:33 -0400
  After much grinding of the openings on mounting brackets on the new Go Westy LP tank I was able to finally get it over...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 10:01:54 -0400
  ...To go backwards from plastic to metal > you will also need are the bumper brackets that screw into the frame. These were part of...
• Misc. Vanagon Bits Wanted
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 22:57:11 -0500
  ...Also, I could really use two of the brackets that the rear-facing jump seat belt retractors bolt to (I'm sure I can...
• Re: need photo of westy intrerior
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 11:39:09 -0800
  ...I'm not >quite sure where the tables are mounted, how they >work, etc., because the hardware for the tables (legs >and mount brackets...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Dec 2004 (#2004-1195)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 02:10:50 -0500
  ...includes belts and brackets. will fit in any vanagon. > >ships UPS ground from philly >any reaponses to this should be p-mailed to me...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:22:14 -0500
  ...the inside of the pop-top, plus 4 Quik-N-Easy brackets (@$30-40/set) and your choice of 2x4s for crossbars. I use...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:34:11 -0800
  ...I have just never looked at the brackets to see if it is remotely possible. I have seen the subaru seats installed but I...
• Re: BA heater for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:20:28 EST
  ...It is > complete, all brackets, hoses and wiring (was clipped near the front switch when > removed from donar van). > > Make me an offer I...
• GoWesty Caravan Siting?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:48:52 -0800
  ...Poptops and and an average 3 gerry cans on rear hatch brackets. Wish I'd had a camera. Looked real cool heading south on...
• Re: Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 26 May 2000 12:38:04 -0700
  ...You can buy their cam locking gutter brackets for about $45 for a set of 4 and then either add your own 1x2" or...
• Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 28 Feb 1993 22:04:04 -0500
  ...The stock Vanagon ones won't fit the G-J-D brackets. > > You can also change the crankshaft pulley to a harmonic balancer type...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:39:10 -0800
  ...Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASIA 1.6D Hi Michael, Do you have part numbers for the bottom brackets...
• Re: Transport Q: 4 those familiar with GoWesty Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:50:31 -0600
  ...brackets on the rear > bumper or anything that make them larger than they appear. > (I assume I'll use my stock rear brackets.) > > Any...
• Re: tiico vibrations replacing alternator with jetta
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:21:24 -0800
  ...I remove the Ticco adapter plate, I must need some other brackets. Do I go to junk yard? Could you sort of list the...
• More 85 van parts
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 1 May 1998 19:28:12 -0400
  ...and bracket power steering pump and bracket some kinda cast aluminum brackets, probably AC mounts locked up AC compressor(same deal as water pump...
• Re: Cup holders
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Fri, 29 May 1998 15:28:49 -0600
  ...They had metal brackets on the back which I bent and screwed into the interior of the vents in on either side of the...
• luggage rack installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 09:13:53 -0400
  ...no pre- drilled holes from the factory? Any tricks to lining up those brackets? Also, except for the bolts on the front, which will...
• Recall AC Ducts
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 11:28:10 EDT
  ...touch it!) I was able to get a hold of the brackets for the rear part of the unit a few months ago. But...
• Re: Ideas for Photovoltaic mount?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 12:33:14 -0500
  ...http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id20.htm The kit I installed used brackets shaped like the letter "Z" which enabled me to secure...
• Charging or not?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 07:59:17 -0500
  ...I didn't see anything different in the brackets.
• installing jumpseats
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:44:08 -0500
  ...just get welded in place,  but what about the rear brackets.  there does not seem to be anything to bolt to.&nbsp...
• Re: Yakima Rack on a Westy: Directions Online
  Historical mailing list - Tom Humphreys
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 16:59:31 -0700
  ...Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:51:00 -0500 > >Hi all, > >Last week I finally got around to installing Yakima artificial raingutter >brackets and a...
• Re: Awnings: Fiamma vs. A&E
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 17:15:20 -0600
  ...You may be able to get a set of Fiamma F35 brackets to work on your awning. -- Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers...
• Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:29:56 -0800
  ...The 82 and older > > > > radiator used thread in > > > > rubber mounts on brackets top and bottom. These > > > > older brackets and > > > > rubber mounts don't work...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 23:59:41 -0500
  ...Two brackets fit over it and a nut secures > them. How long should that stud be? I cannot mount both brackets to it > > and...
• Re: South African grills?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 07:29:17 -0700
  ...If you upgrade, get the entire SA Grill kit with the Hella driving lights and correct factory brackets which runs about $265-$299. Trying...
• From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:40:37 -0400
  ...I borrowed a welder today in anticipation of cutting and welding in the seat brackets (And the one under the kitchen), have removed the...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:57 -0400
  ...kits lacked factory alternator > > and AC compressor brackets, and harmonic crank > > pulley. > > > > The use of substandard brackets and pulleys > > allowed natural vibrations from the...
• Re: replacing upper bunk with storage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:33:32 -0700
  ...Held in place with small brass 'L' brackets and small screws. If using plastic storage bins you need to to provide something to keep...
• Re: [Syncro] 83 Syncro Turbo Diesel Project- progress report, long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 09:58:26 -0700
  ...If so did they use the same compressors and steering pumps we have here or would those have to come with the brackets and...
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:02:52 -0600
  ...Condelli's Stebro > Stainless steel mufflers had trouble with the thin brackets cracking > where it's welded to the muffler? Mine has separated from...
• Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:58:18 -0500
  ...A tip to line up the luggage rack brackets that worked well for me is to put double sided foam tape to the bottom...
• Non-Vanagon Bunker Burners, help.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 21:48:52 -0800
  ...In theory, the brackets are bent, causing the problem. I'm probably going to learn a few new choice German swear words pulling it...
• Re: Drive side swivel seat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:04:22 -0500
  ...Do I have to purchase seat brackets that the seat will slide on? I see bolts/nuts to remove the actual swivel part but...
• RE: Westy Mystery Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  16 May 1995 12:03:46 -0800
  ...My '75 has such brackets and they hold the swing arm for the table. -- Sami > >Located to the left of the sink, two aluminum...
• '89 Jetta auto into '90 VANAGON Y/N?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:07:08 -0500
  ...If I were VW I would have used all the same boxes and just changed the brackets, pans, and the final ratio and bellhousing...
• Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 00:58:03 -0700
  ...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: Big Alternators
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 22:49:45 -0700
  ...simple. > >The ultimate is to use two alternators - there are factory brackets for this >and it is healthier for each alternator as they will...
• Re: re.class 2 hitch, motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:29:48 -0500
  ...The bumper brackets are bolted through sheet metal. The hanging load will loosen and stretch the metal out and eventually tear off. Seen it...
• Re: Checked you fuel lines lately?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 16:47:12 -0700
  ...If you want to build your own platform and save money, use QuickN Easy cast aluminum brackets Much more weight bearing capacity than Yakima...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - jeff g
  Tue, 18 May 2004 16:54:59 -0400
  ...jumpseat brackets Before installing that jumpseat in your Westy, do some calculations. The GL Camper with its built-in appliances and tanks has less...
• Re: If you are putting the alternator back in........ lesson
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 May 2014 08:54:41 -0700
  ...Install the adjusting screw and start to tension the belt, hmmmm.....if the belt is inside the brackets you can not get it onto...
• Re: Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:28:18 -0700
  ...Kit" including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear >> seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets & floor >> sockets, etc. $450 >> >> Several 2...
• Re: need a wrecked vanagon, with rear facing seats
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 01:51:32 EST
  ...I'm assuming for one rear facing seat (I have one rear facing seat), two rear facing seat brackets, two sets of rear facing...
• Re: 91 Vanagon bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:50:29 EST
  ...if i were you, i'd weld an steel angle iron between the two bumper brackets, right behind the bumper to reinforce it in...
• for sale: carat interior, westy interior, poptop section, central locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 03:53:44 EDT
  ...includes all actuators, wiring, relays, brackets, etc. tan westy weekender interior, full length rear sofabed, tan sidepanels w/ cupholders and flip out table, westy...
• ALSO FS, CPT seat mounting goods...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 22:21:06 EDT
  vanagonites, almost forgot this fine hardware for sale pre-cut, black, steel original VW OEM parts mounting brackets, plus all galvanized mounting hardware needed...
• trouble fitting new Gowesty LP tank
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:21:27 -0400
  ...I can get 3 of the notches in the two brackets to line up but left forward notch will not line up completely at...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 21:09:11 -0700
  <snip> just make some brackets out of 1/8 plate steel and it will hold the housing up. and use devcon plastic welder epoxy...
• hydraulic motor mounts for audi
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:45:59 -0800
  ...find a way to weld 'em up to my TiiCo engine brackets. (they're just too big -- a certain mercedes mount works though, so...
• Re: towing my van - my tow bar website
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:37:15 -0400
  ...This will leave the wheel unlocked and you > won't have to disconnect the battery. > > The Roadmaster brackets are a simple, but excellent design...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 10:50:33 -0800
  ...Can you do that with your set up? > Even the 1.9 was prone to problems with all those tube brackets. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...