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• Various repair reportings
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:05 -0600
  ...Bumper brackets POR-15'd. I pulled the bumper off while doing the exhaust and rear-rust treatment. Man, those brackets were in sad...
• Re: Drive side swivel seat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 14 Feb 2015 06:19:54 -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...
• Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 10:36:08 -0600
  ...Unfortunately the extinguisher appears to be somewhat of an odd size because none of the available marine/auto mounting brackets fit the extinguisher. Does...
• Parts FS Utah: Westy interior, I4 install pkg, '87 GL seats, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 23:46:06 -0600
  ...Engine cradle tubes with mounts, engine mount brackets, oil pan with pickup and fill tubes, waterpump outlet, starter, flywheel with nearly new Sachs clutch...
• Re: Tranferring parts from a 1984 vanagon to a 1981 vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:58:56 EST
  ...Does the 1981 vanagon has all the brackets to fit the radiator, the holes to fit the heater on the floor under the back...
• 84 88 73 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:52:56 -0700
  ...73 84 hubs 73 84 rotors 73 84 axles rear bumpers brackets windows calipers brake booster gas tank filler neck there is alot of...
• I Need AC Parts... anyone have them or Part Numbers
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:07:28 -0700
  ...wiring harness, all the blower motors work, it has the mounting brackets for the front coil, dryer etc. It has a York type compressor...
• Re: Headlight Unit Replacement (headlight adjusters 86-91)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:10:30 EST
  ...ve broken so many old and new adjusters for those headligfht brackets, > that the VW parts computer has the local dealer keeeping them in...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:56:30 -0700
  ...Reposition mount brackets on bars to allow for hydro mounts and engine placement. Yes. You need: DV FW, clutch housing, PB. Maybe Vanagon clutch...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:41:45 -0400
  ...I plan to just span the stock brackets with some square tube and either project through the bumper or drop below the bumper. I...
• Re: 89 Bluestar muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:37:38 -0500
  ...Its much neater and now the bolts for the muffler brackets are much easier to reach and the tabs are flush with bottom of...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 08:41:40 -0700
  ...I hope to find that by mixing pieces from different models we can find a combination of stock brackets that will allow both PS...
• Re: Exhaust mounts (Tiico)
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:09:06 -0700
  ...They do contribute to the breaking of the other brackets & joints. I would also recommend using 1/4" plate for custom brackets. I've...
• how to add headrests to a westy rear sofabed seatback.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 02:01:37 EST
  ...once you have the hinges seperated, these will be the "brackets" that hold your headrests. remove the tape that covers the staples on your...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:05:04 -0700
  ...It's got to be relaced to mount the brackets an tignten them down. On more pia to have to deal with. It's...
• Re: Paulchen bike rack info needed
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:21:23 +0100
  ...hatch rack but I didn't > buy the bike mounting adapter brackets. Does anyone have any of these > parts they are willing to sell...
• Extra Storage Space
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 16:55:56 -0700
  ...Two custom made brackets and a shock cord and the deed is done. Now my jack, air pump, towing rope, hand buck saw and...
• Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:26:39 EST
  ...The sideloader brackets come with a large backing plate. I read somewhere that it also helps to use large washers with the backing plate...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 18:42:04 -0400
  ...I would say a simple rectangular piece of thick plywood at the bottom of the a/c, brackets to grasp and brace it on...
• Re: Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:07:21 EDT
  ...more gallons to the existing stock 2wd gas tank..without going to the trouble of adding all kinds of new brackets and supports.. chris
• Re: Yakima 1A
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:50:15 -0500
  ...I use the Quick n Easy brackets which are made of cast metal and they need a little shimming, but only about 2". YMMV...
• Re: Side tent for sale--> add walls to your awning
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:19:45 -0600
  ...Carefree still offers the Sidwinder II, but they discontinued the Vanagon mounting brackets. I've never tried this, but this may also work with...
• used vw parts
  Historical mailing list - rudi schafner
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:29:32 -0800
  ...56" no brackets] $ 30.00 vanagon 85 overflow bootle$ 10.00 t-1 left outside mirror$ 10.00 t-2 rear hatch hine covers...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:23:54 -0700
  ...The Fox mount brackets end up being more or > > less in the middle of the block lengthwise. > > > > And for others who might use the...
• Re: Front bumper, homemade
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 17:23:46 -0700
  ...Mounted to stock sun bumper with stainless brackets. >> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/08/05/vanagon-front-bumper-pics/ >> >> Alistair
• Re: tiico it's alive
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 09:29:09 -0600
  ...Has something changed? I did have to elongate the holes in the 2.1 exhaust brackets to get the 2.1 muffler and cat...
• Rear Trailing Arm trivia
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 07:14:35 -0700
  ...looks as though it might bump into my rear sway bar brackets that im installing.. Phil 84' Westy Tiico --- Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson...
• Re: for sale: Fiberglass Ground Effects.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Goldstein
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:56:57 -0800
  ...This includes a very good front bumper and all the brackets and clips necessary for mounting. The rear bumper is in two pieces but...
• Anyone got a pair for sale of rear ssafety belt mounting bracket
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Fri, 14 May 2004 14:11:04 +0200
  ...Has anyone got a VW partnumer, or a pair of such brackets for sale? Happy driving (soon child-safe too) Jens Jakob -----Oprindelig meddelelse...
• Re: AC housing reconstruction...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:17:26 -0400
  ...My local dealer fabricated metal brackets to use the original mount points and help support the evaporator housing. Pretty simple really. Just a 1...
• Re: Exhaust Pipes Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:11:48 -0500
  ...The Syncro engine sits lower in the body but the j-pipe for the Syncro gets and extra kick and the muffler brackets mount...
• Mufflers & Waterpumps
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Roehm
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:23:11 -0000
  ...If anyone can use my OE brackets, straps, and tailpipe (brackets are like new, straps are pretty rusty but probably good for one more...
• An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 2 May 2014 10:54:02 -0400
  ...Screw down the new canvas and it's brackets. Will this work? Ric 87 Westy Sent from my iPad
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2014 18:45:00 -0400
  ...Second and the most difficult to overcome is that there are no longer any dealer exhaust parts available except the brackets and gaskets. Dennis...
• RE: exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 97 15:49:21 UT
  Got to the dealer for the engine pipe and brackets. The other pipes and muffler can be after market as they are easy to...
• Re: a/c ducting
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 07:13:50 -0400
  ...c the other day. > Anyway, the evaporator housing (3) plastic bolt brackets on both sides were > cracked. Some (25%) of the rear plastic screws...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 10:09:36 -0500
  Yes, it's true, and some bolts, brackets, fuel pressure regulator, etc. Thing is, the Golf/Jetta fuel rail (with attached regulator) fits perfectly...
• Rear end rattle
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:04:40 -0700
  ...I've been underneath and in the engine compartment finding cables, brackets, anything that can move and make noise and tying things off. And...
• Stock German Mud Flaps Available Again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:14:58 -0500
  ...These are genuine VW, from the original molds, but the brackets are now stainless steel so they won't rust. Links: <http://busdepot.com...
• Re: Wanted rear shoulder belt bracket PN# 119114190
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:27:16 -0400
  ...WITH the seatbelts included.. (not just the brackets, sorry) the factory ones have the concealed reel. Not a big fan of those aftermarket GoWe...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 01:02:03 EST
  ...It has an aluminum case and mounting brackets are available for the Vanagon so you can clamp it to your raingutter. Steve Lashley '66...
• 2-inch receiver hitch is the bomb for adding receiver racks, bike carriers etc
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:27:15 -0500
  ...directly through large bolts....otherwise you will fatigue the stock bumper brackets as the weight of the rack bumps up and down.......trust me...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...New 3-window canvas & pop-top seals, stainless pop-top bolts, roof rack brackets. Engine rebuilt approximately 5,000 miles ago with Mahle Pistons...
• Re: Awnings: Fiamma vs. A&E
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:21:13 +0000
  ...The brackets are crazy expensive so I didn't get them and will see what I am dealing with when the awning arrives, dropped...
• Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 12 May 2006 09:50:24 -0700
  ...The rest of the brackets and seat belts can be bolted with washers of sufficient size to distribute the load, IMHO. BenT
• Re: Riv-nuts for light install
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:37:41 -0700
  ...Riv-nuts for light install >I pulled the front bumper off expecting to just bolt my stock from VW > fog light brackets on and...
• Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:41:23 -0500
  ...Have you looked into getting one of those late model Vanagon alternator brackets where you turn a gear-like bolt to rack the alternator...
• Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 01:18:52 -0700
  ...I applied a few coats of water borne poly and screwed the round metal brackets to the bottom. The result was a pair of...
• Westy Rear Seat / Bed in '87 Syncro Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 22:30:53 -0500
  ...So far I have the cabinetry bolted down to the floor and am ready to bolt the brackets down to the rear deck. Now...
• Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan SUCCESS!
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Mon, 31 May 2004 19:35:07 -0700
  ...I did need to loosen the muffler brackets and shift it a bit to make the fit but that went pretty easily too. I...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] RoadHaus - Engine Install Report
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:22:13 -0700
  ...Amazing that you made it so far with those leaks, congrats! Karl -----Original Message----- Not to mention blow head gaskets, broken alternator brackets, burst...
• Re: Carat to Syncro interior swap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:58:37 -0700
  ...If I make sure that I get all the special "Carat" brackets etal. , is there any special reason this would not fit into a...
• Re: Diesel shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:44:57 -0800
  ...The main difference is due to the tranny nose mount brackets. The diesel one is much taller. Mark M Catlin wrote: > Is the rear...
• Re: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 02:28:07 +0000
  ...You can also fit a universal 16" radiator fan with some creativity for mounting brackets. Yes the easiest way till have to remove the...
• Wannabus to Gottabus: How To
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 08 Dec 95 11:38 CST
  ...That said, I have a tow bar with (splittie) bumper brackets already attached. I just unbolt the front bumper of the disabled bus and...
• RE: $70 muffler strap? 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Apr 97 01:54:30 UT
  ...All Brackets must be there including the three pieces on the left of the engine. Dennis -----Original Message----- >From: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu...
• Re: a/c evap housing
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 22:12:52 EDT
  Hi, After a week of calling VWOA and my local dealer for more info on those brackets to repair for those pesky (3) bolt...
• Re: Squeeking Noise Passenger Front
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 09:31:31 EST
  ...The tank is supported by four rubber grommets on the two brackets that hold up the tank. There are 6 rubber pads, 3 on...
• fs parting 88 84 73
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 6 May 2001 18:01:59 -0700
  ...73 84 hubs 73 84 rotors 73 84 axles rear bumpers brackets windows calipers brake booster gas tank filler neck there is alot of...
• FS: Complete 1991 Engine with ECU, etc
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 10:04:27 -0400
  ...It is complete except the parts that must be re-used (muffler brackets, a coolant elbow, fuel pressure regulator). The ECU is in perfect...