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• Parts needed... Looking for some diesel bits or a cheap WBX in southern Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:01:10 -0400
  ...To complete the parts list for the conversion I don't need much, just a diesel starter and exhaust hanger brackets. If anyone has...
• Re: LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:31:14 -0800
  ...I built a makeshift press out of an old floor jack, unistrut and brackets to get a CV joint off an axle one time...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:32:49 -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: We're back Questions on fasteners and instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:59:12 -0500
  ...Screws that hold together GoWesty license plate assemblies and brackets. �It looks like I need metric-size self- tapping screws or bolts, but where...
• Re: I'm missing some pieces
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 11:50:22 -0400
  ...for it and it's take too much works to fabricate brackets ... > > it would be nice if there are some pics so we can...
• Re: interior lighting - led strip
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:33:13 -0800
  ...Easy to measure? On CL, I've seen LED's in metal brackets with cover. They allow 2 or 3 mount angles. Can't...
• Re: Shady Boy awning USDs & CDNDs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 11:49:35 -0400
  ...Just FYI Malcolm Stebbins ==================================== >From: "shadyboy" <shadyboy@infinet.net> >The cost of the shadyboy awning is $395CDN and includes the >brackets for the vanagon...
• Re: Bumper/Foglights...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 10:50:41 -0500
  ...These holes come predrilled from the factory to accept VW factory auxilliary light mounting brackets, part # 251 951 185. I installed a set of...
• Re: TOW BAR
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:14:31 -0500
  ...They make brackets http://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdfinst/1208-1.pdf specifically for the Vanagon and their tow bars are fantastic. I have the...
• Westfalia Pop-Top Screws
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:01:36 -0700
  ...For the front luggage which has four truss screws, I'm going to re-tap the brackets to accept the (11 mm) screws. You...
• want a carat table in your van? then you have to use the carat rear sofabed..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:48:14 EDT
  ...and if you use the carat/wolfsburg rear sofabed, you need the square spacer brackets for the carat wolfsburg Z bed frame.. and also...
• Stebro Stainless Exhaust NEWS !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 07:33:13 -0400
  ...The mounting brackets for their muffler will be welded to the muffler. They made these parts up while I was there as they also...
• Re: AC Compressor Mount Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:13:26 -0500
  You can get those tapered iron bushing from a lot of different VW brackets, I believe. Jim On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 7...
• FS VDO Gages = Whats Left
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 19:47:39 -0500
  ...All gages have the OEM Light, Power Plugs, Brackets, Nuts, Short Wire looms/Pigtails, all gauges fit 2 1/16 holes. $45.00 http...
• Re: FS: Misc. 1.9L Parts
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:55:15 +0200
  ...1.9L Parts > Shameless eBay plug..... > > 1.9L Exhaust Hangers/Brackets > 1.9L Head Heat/Debris Shields > > http://tinyurl.com/yqvzz > > 1.9L internals...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:15:36 -0500
  ...And Wolfgang, I'll be in touch to > buy a new set of U-brackets - just in case ;-) > > > Cheers, > Keith Adams > calgary.ab.ca...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 22:20:29 +0000
  ...Welding on Van - ECU consequences? You could do the GW muffler, brackets, and tail pipe now as needed and have less to replace when...
• Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 02:15:43 +0200
  ...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: scissor jack under control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:07:48 -0800
  ...front lower arm, vehicle weight might deform the lower arm mounting brackets. I've seen tire jockeys use a floor jack at the rear...
• Re: Jail Bars Q
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:45:53 -0700
  ...without > some tweeking they are a little smaller than the receiving brackets and > wold > rattle. > > > > i once got a set of alumium rods at...
• Re: fan blowing fuse
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 9 May 2000 13:58:10 -0400
  ...I found one of those bumper brackets you sent me in my three year old's wagon, after searching for about 45 minutes. It...
• Re: 2-inch receiver hitch is the bomb for adding receiver racks, bike carriers etc
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 21:34:01 -0600
  ...directly through large bolts....otherwise you will fatigue the stock > bumper brackets as the weight of the rack bumps up and down.......trust me...
• Re: Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 16:45:53 +0000
  ...and he cant find any brackets for the metal filter... He also said that my emissions sticker says Federal... so I may not have...
• late model curtain "shelf" install query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:38:00 -0700
  ...But the pass side unit was harder, I had to fabricate some crude sheet metal brackets to affix the bottom securely to the van...
• Is this coolant connector and where should it connect?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:53:24 -0500
  ...can't trace it to the other end, what with the brackets, pulleys and such. Thanks! -Mark ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send...
• Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:44:52 -0500
  Does anyone have experience installing the Fiamma wall brackets for a 10' awning? On my Westy? The aft bracket is not the question it...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:16:51 -0800
  ...Basically you need hydro mounts, stable mount brackets and stable carriers. I bet there's lot's re: Tiico vibrations on the Tiico Yahoo...
• RE: Driving in high winds
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Tue, 8 Nov 1994 08:28:24 -0800 (PST)
  ...Has anyone lowered a Vanagon? I look at the coil-spring brackets that JC > Whitney has to as-if take one turn out of...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:22:39 EDT
  ...Special brackets are available for the Vanagon that allow the awning to clamp to your raingutter. F35 (width x projection) 6' x 6' 7...
• Re: T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:33:18 -0700
  ...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: Carat interior install question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:49:03 -0500
  ...please advise me as to the placement of the welded on brackets for > the rear seatback strikers. I am in the process of converting...
• R/R Fridge with Shelves Plans?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:06:09 -0900
  ...You could then simply attach some adjustable shelving brackets, like they have in book cases (fully adjustable) and then cut as many shelves as...
• poptop fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 17:38:30 -0230
  ...For those who are interested, I got my kit from Frank Condelli - they are assembled, and the brackets made, by Mark Goddard, in Oregon...
• Re: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 20:23:11 -0700
  ...Yep, the universal 16" radiator fan with "some >> creativity for mounting brackets" seems like a great idea. After all, it's >> only a fan...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:32:15 -0800
  ...After this, you can reach in between the ceiling metal and headliner to install the bolts that hold the brackets for the front luggage...
• Re: late vannie arm rest flopping
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:14:50 -0600
  ...once the pin is removed the arm can be swiveled off so you can get to those brackets that are held on by the...
• Re: More Power to the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 19:09:57 -0700
  ...The L brackets are mounted to the bracket which is mounted by the rubber engine mounts to the rear carrier. But I still like...
• re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 22:09:31 -0600
  ...You would need to make brackets to hold it in place. I park in an unheated garage and have never had to use the...
• Re: 84 Westfalia - Front Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 15:30:07 EDT
  ...As near as I can tell from looking at the brackets in the car, the front leg should be shorter. Does anyone out there...
• Re: 86 Westy Camper Awning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:17:57 -0800
  ...Downdrafts, or downdraughts up here, can push the awning hard down and even can bend the mounting brackets slightly. That happened to me this...
• Re: Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:41:03 -0800
  ...The STEBRO Muffler for the 2.1 >litre >waterboxer engined Vanagon is constructed of 100% stainless steel, comes >with >integral mounting brackets and tailpipe...
• Re: Roof racks for non pop top vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:02:59 -0600
  Any pictures? Where do you get QuickNEasy rack brackets? Thanks, Larry A. Max Wellhouse wrote: > I made my own bullet proof rack for carrying...
• Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:59:56 -0400
  ...The tank attaches via two removable brackets (one on each end), each of which bolts to the floor with 2 bolts. You install the...
• Re: Vanagon VIN 16 or 17 Digits?
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:43:59 -0400
  Jeff The Blue Star Vin should look like this The first 11 digits are all the same the last 6 (in brackets in the...
• Re: Front Bumper Trim Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:54:29 -0700
  ...my 87 to put on a set of VW fog > light brackets. I understand that I have to remove the rubber trim strips to...
• READ!! SA Quad grille inst. tips.....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 13:13:05 EDT
  just installed Kyles SA Quad grille - and wanted to make a few recommendations - use your driving light brackets themselves for a final template, as...
• FS- Alloy Wheels,Bumper,Lights &Grill
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 12:54:44 EDT
  ...Square lights, brackets and grill. Early round light vans can be changed to square lights with separate hi-beams. Low beam lights are a...
• exhaust brackets and bed washing
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:17:50 -0700
  i installed our "new" exhaust today, from the y-pipe out to the tailpipe (thanks to max and alan...and to ben, but that...
• 2.1 motor for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 18:26:42 -0400
  ...I am taking a/c,power steering,alternator and their brackets. Located in Mystic,CT 06355 (860)572-2006 __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:58:09 EDT
  ...out, you have to remove the rear seat (watch those side brackets, they can shred the hell out of vinyl of the interior side...
• Engine Conversion? ~ Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:09:26 -0800
  ...I was part of an install team for a local friend and the kit was rough (missing many fasteners and poor quality brackets ~ thank...
• Re: shady boy owners
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:11:19 -0700
  ...Several us hung out under the Shadyboy and watched the > rain for > two days. > > I wonder if your mounting angle on the brackets is...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests for sale
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:16:52 -0800
  ...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: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:17:35 -0800
  ...the same as what Westfalia > used to seal the luggage rack brackets etc. ? I imagine so. > > The white caulking at those points was still...
• Re: Roof racks on non westies
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:59:46 -0500
  ...Google Quik N Easy roof brackets. made of cast aluminum and you get to choose which type of bar you want ie wood metal...
• Re: Diesel injector leak, Was: sniveling lurker no more!
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 21:01:45 -0600
  ...My mech had a set of four (much easier to replace all four with brackets in place that one lin) for $10/ I took...
• Re: Gas tank capacity
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 2000 21:28:47 EDT
  ...back several inches and reweld it (tank comes with longer support brackets). You use your old fuel level sender as it measures the level...
• Re: pwr steering pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 22:42:49 -0600
  If the pump isn't leaking, screeching or vibrating loose on the brackets then its probably OK. Its one of those things that normally...
• Re: Exaust bolts
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:11:35 -0700
  ...No matter who does it, make sure that all the brackets are installed. I have never found other than the dealer as a source...
• FS:87 wolfsburg interior, jumpseats. ect...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 11:01:59 -0500
  ...no tears or stains.&nbsp; includes:&nbsp; two jumpseats with mounting brackets, floor mounts,&nbsp;and seat belts, flip out table panel, rear z...