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• KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 15:18:38 -0700
  The rear KYB's"for vanagon" I ordered from Bus-depot wont fit inside the top and bottom brackets-(where they mount to the...
• Re: License plate moutings
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 10:47:41 -0700
  ...Was there a bracket there too? > > All of the back brackets seem to hold up but I need two fronts and > something for the...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 19 May 2004 01:14:17 -0400
  In a message dated 5/18/2004 11:11:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > the alternative? rip out all your...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:54:02 -0700
  ...Now I can design my brackets around that part(s). Thanks Jim! Neil. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 5:18 PM, Jim Arnott...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - emz
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:00:02 -0400
  ...I can see how custom brackets might help but given the massive > bracket reinforcements seen on many of the stock VW diesel engine > accessory...
• Re: VW (orig) Mudflap Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:33:38 EDT
  ...just place the brackets over the frame rail and drill holes. and drill holes in the body where the studs touch the rocker panel...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:54:05 -0400
  ...10.0 2-gray jump seats with all mounting hardware and brackets even the floor parts and side panels 150.00 each 1-2...
• Re: 1991 Multivan FS
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 16:51:15 -0500
  ...No rust, front bumper > appears bent (though it is fiberglass, might just be the brackets) 4spd > transmission. If it were an auto I might...
• Re: How to remove lower front grill?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 13:33:17 -0500
  I found all these plastic pins and brackets to be fragile. I bought some large stainless screws which fit the openings into which the...
• Re: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:51:43 EDT
  ...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: Screw the $250 muffler!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 08:32:37 -0500
  ...Both mufflers fit right the first time, work with the stock Vanagon exhaust brackets, and have the correct flow characteristics for the Vanagon exhaust...
• Re: Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:26:22 -0700
  ...Thermostatically controlled, all wiring, > brackets, etc. are > included for installation. Very efficient in operation, > consuming a full > Westy propane fill in about a week...
• Re: Name your price for used 85 1.9L parts!-Looks like all the parts are SOLD!
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 12:16:27 -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...
• Re: radiators
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:50:57 -0700
  ...The 2 lower stamped bolt-on brackets are different so you need a pair from a 83-91. The top brackets will need to...
• Re: Clutch not fully disengaging near Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:10:54 -0700
  ...I evenreinforce clutch slave brackets for engine conversions. Scott On 10/13/2013 10:33 AM, mark drillock wrote: > Need more details about exactly...
• Re: Recall A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:28:17 -0400
  ...will secure the air flow ducts by installing a reinforcement bracket. Brackets are available at Volkswagen repair facilities." I had fixed mine myself before...
• Re: [DIESEL] mount-to-block torque spec
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:38:29 -0700
  Bentley is talking about the bolts (M10 or M12) holding the front end of the engine carriers to the front engine carrier brackets. For...
• ARB Awning info was:Black Friday question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 11 Dec 2017 19:20:37 -0500
  ...Can you let me know the hardware you chose from GW? Other then the two brackets from GW and the awning is there any...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:28:25 EST
  ...If the modification of the brackets was only made a year or so ago, it must not have been an instant failure issue. I...
• FS: Complete Thule roof rack system for Vanagon & Bus Westfalia, $299
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Wed, 20 May 2015 00:58:05 +0000
  ...Also includes slick Thule Outrigger canoe/kayak loading accessory, canoe gunwale brackets, and lock cores and keys. Load bars accept other accessories (carriers for...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 13:13:27 -0400
  ...Is there a way - or must I remove the muffler support brackets to accomplish the muffler removal from underneath. I really hate to even...
• Blown Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 20:53:05 -0400
  ...There are a lot of hoses which i have found to be chafing against brackets, and other things within the engine compartment. At these...
• sliding door adjustment, '78
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 12:10:15 -0400
  ...We adjusted the top and bottom brackets to the limit of their travel, and could still see light between the door and the gasket...
• Re: awnings
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:48:08 -0600
  ...The brackets clamp to the rain gutter. They say the 10' requires two people to set up, but I can do it alone. I...
• Inline-4 Cylinder kit Ready $2200
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:23:57 EST
  ...All preformed coolant hoses Expansion Tank Accelerator Cable Accessory Brackets for mounting power steering, Alternator, and Air Conditioning compressor. Adapter Plate and Flywheel (Manual...
• Re: Front lic plate bracket for '84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 11:13:22 -0500
  ...horizontal peices or 2) use carriage type bolts to join the brackets and then drill bracket to bolt thru the existing predrilled plate holes...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 21:56:08 -0500
  ...Hey, Ben, do you think the "standard" I-4 engine brackets (for the Vanagon) can be used on the VR6? I figure the VR6s...
• Re: Charging or not?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 09:51:36 -0500
  ...I didn't see >anything different in the brackets. Your alternator should be good and solid. Be sure the two bolts that hold the...
• FS: Various Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:55:28 -0800
  ...the plastic lower air dam parts that attach to the later model fiberglass bumpers Rear bumper mount brackets Wheels: 5-steel 14" from an...
• Re: Was: Exhausted, but quite...finally! Now Dremel!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 08:59:37 -0400
  ...With the muffler and cat down, I was able to unbolt the remaining >>portion of the support brackets. However, separating the j-pipe from...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:38:31 -0400
  ...Speaking of the Fox- the mounts are precariously perched on top of the sub-frame, not in welded-on cantilevered brackets. And perhaps you...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:36:12 -0400
  ...for the rubber washers used between the >>> luggage rack and roof brackets. These have the approximate >>> dimensions: inner diameter 8mm, outer diameter 25mm, 7mm...
• Re: AC in vanagon... retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 01:15:53 EDT
  ...I got some Tiico brackets for a terrific price from listee Arlen Kerbaugh. Now I have to figure out if it can clear the...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 07:52:34 -0700
  ...What gives? How can it be silent on one bus and so noisy on another? Mounting brackets are the same, connections seem the same...
• FS: Bluestar/Whitestar interior, leather steering wheel, factory subwoofer etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:45:43 EST
  ...i even cut off the rear sofabed side mount brackets. also have the original leather wrapped steering wheel, and this model also came with...
• Re: Does a FORD F150 F250 F350 BRONCO SMITTYBILT fit a front of a a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:41:22 -0500
  ...Either that or some creative rewelding of the mounting brackets. Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Paint a New Muffler. Last Longer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 May 2012 22:42:46 -0700
  ...On 5/5/2012 8:58 PM, neil n wrote: > Hi all > > Just got done stripping (best I could) and painting the muffler > brackets...
• Re: Esslinger 2.3 backontheroad
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 00:01:55 -0400
  ...With this setup I can fab motor mounting brackets and check clearances. So far, so good. The motor fits with 3-4 inches to...
• Re: Kid's hammock (Was Are your kids grown?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 13:00:20 -0400
  ...There were flat spades on the ends of the rods that fit into brackets on the posts. We used to use it for extra...
• Re: Diesel Radiator Removal
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 17:19:55 -0400
  ...It looks like there are two brackets that fasten to the cross member and it most likely drops down and both hoses are at...
• Re: Ideas for Photovoltaic mount?
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 23:24:39 -0600
  ...Ideas for Photovoltaic mount? > > > > Check out the following link: > > > > http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id20.htm > > > > The kit I installed used brackets shaped...
• Re: Yakima Racks
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Mon, 9 May 2005 14:43:58 -0500
  ...Yakima makes two different "artificial raingutter" brackets (last time I looked) to allow mounting their 1A towers on vehicles that otherwise could not take...
• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 11:59:06 -0500
  ...The Vanagon Diesel came with two kinds of alt mounting brackets (both difficult to find used). One accepts only smaller alts and one that...
• Junkyard finds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 96 22:23 PDT
  ...Complete with compressor, mounting brackets for it on the engine, all the hoses and the roof unit. The unit seemed to be made specifically...
• Re: fold-out sofa/bed in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 10:34:02 -0400
  ...attach the mounting brackets and supports onto the sofa/bed frame, and make hardpoints for the seat belts to attach to. then take the...
• Re: Power steering conversion on 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 08:01:30 -0700
  ...be done, but you will need the steering rack, hoses, pump, brackets, etc, from a donor van and lots of time and patience. You...
• Re: Information on Klimaus or Kilma Headliner Air Conditioners.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 01:06:33 EST
  ...have to locate brackets for the rest. My sounds system is only 78hp in top trim. Probably closer 40hp in it's present tired...
• Re: Wanted. Brown sliding door panel & brackets support for Fiamma F45i awning
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:17:10 -0500
  I have brand new brown sliding door panels for $199. No I don't have grey :( Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com...
• Re: Fuel filter/pump question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 May 2006 08:45:40 -0700
  ...I haven't looked at how > the brackets are attached to the frame yet. Any comments or > suggestions? > > > > Kevin > > 87 westfalia "Wes" > > > > > > > -- Jake 1984...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 08:35:45 -0800
  ...Then install your "L shaped brackets to the > bottom. Now use the jack that has been supporting your motor this whole > time and lower...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Yo vanguy
  Mon, 25 May 1998 22:10:04 EDT
  ...Their fix is to install brackets inside the duct where the duct mounts to the ceiling. These brackets basically act as VERY large washers...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL LOCATED IN FREMONT, CA,jump seats,large table/mount for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 15:00:46 EST
  ...Just need a good cleaning. $150 each or $275 for the set Large beige table with two sets of mounting brackets $100 Headrest insert...
• Re: Awning Advice Please?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 16:49:48 -0700
  ...They make 8' and 10' and have brackets for Vanagons--that fit a Westy. Mine isn't a Westy and could use a simpler...
• Re: What speakers to get:
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Tue, 2 May 2000 08:21:51 -0700
  ...them apart), a nice set of small box speakers with metal brackets bolted into the factory mount holes. Added benefit is these are now...
• Re: Running without backpressure
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 17:22:53 -0700
  ...My '78 muffler brackets broke in such a way that it allowed me to slide the muffler off of or onto the connecting pipe...
• canvas samples for anyone looking for a new pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 5 May 2003 23:47:42 -0700
  ...i'm also getting ready to sell off a bunch of stuff like instrument clusters, tailight lens, piston/cylinder sets, ac & ps pumps/brackets...
• noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:00:07 -0400
  ...What gives? How can it be silent on one bus and so noisy on another? Mounting brackets are the same, connections seem the same...
• Re: Welded a receiver hitch to my drawbar
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 18 May 2007 06:23:20 -0700
  I did the same thing to an aftermarket tow bar that bolts between the bumper brackets (not the tow-eyes). I welded the receiver...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:25:09 -0800
  ...my 85 has the fuel filter installed after >> the fuel pump (down stream) is this for real? the brackets only allow >> this >> config,but...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:23:21 -0500
  ...Then install your "L shaped brackets to the > bottom. Now use the jack that has been supporting your motor this whole > time and lower...