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• muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 15:39:34 -0600
  ...Who sells a muffler that will not only bolt up, but which will alsol fit the brackets? Any good prices out there? Dang, I...
• Re: trouble fitting new Gowesty LP tank
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:26:45 -0500
  ...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: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 01:30:07 -0400
  ...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: Towing a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 25 May 2003 23:42:33 -0700
  ...It has two brackets that attach to the bumper- not the valance, and holes have to be drilled for the brackets. The bars then...
• Re: Off-road style jack recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:28:48 -0700
  ...If you decide to go this route look online for mounting brackets for the jack. Even if you have a rack it's *likely...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 6 May 2014 19:17:43 -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: How to mount awning to Westy gutter ?
  Historical mailing list - RiffOil
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:21:27 -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: '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:21:44 -0500
  ...The Girling and ATE will not interchange on the brackets. If you are getting loaded calipers, then all you want to do is match...
• Re: South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:34:56 -0500
  I'm looking for a set of INNER headlight bucket/brackets for the 5 1/4" round lights. New or used, it doesn't...
• Re: air suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 11:24:58 -0700
  ...The only thing that needs to be done is designing some brackets to mount the air bags to the suspension. Air Lift has a...
• Re: Fw: Roof Racks on Raingutters
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 12:50:41 -0700
  ...Consider the Yakima gunwale brackets too, they make loading easier and provide side to side stability on the rack for a single canoe. Won...
• Re: fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts for sale: wasRe: vanagon 88-91 wrap around bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:56:56 -0800
  ...vanagon fiberglass bumpers and fiberglass >sideskirts for sale w/ all mounting brackets if anyones interested. > >chris _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:31:38 -0400
  ...Then make two 3 inch long 3X 3 inch brackets' > > Jig the whole think up in place...and make the mounts 'flat' not tilted...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:28:35 -0700
  ...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: ARB awnings - and fridges
  Historical mailing list - Marc Heick
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:29:03 -0400
  ...Gowesty brackets... Cheers, Marc > On Jul 21, 2014, at 11:37, Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I've seen several used on vanagons...
• Re: jump seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:45:07 -0500
  ...I paid $75 for mine, including the mounting brackets and seat belt. Though it appeared a bit grimy, it cleaned up beautifully. mcneely ---- Roland...
• Aircooled heater cables
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:49:36 -0800
  ...There are welded brackets on both sides. Currently, on my left side, the gas return line is routed through a grommet in the flapper...
• Wasserboxer Coolant Pipes NLA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 96 17:58 CDT
  ...It's about 18 inches long, with a bend in either end, two brackets to bolt it down and a nipple which leads to...
• Re: motorcyles
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 18:41:22 -0400
  ...i wrapped it around the doors (had to climb in the window), seats and mounting brackets for the rear seat. the sliding door barely...
• Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 10:54:12 -1000
  ...Excellent condition. > >One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with VW logo. > >Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight >buckets...
• Projekt Zwo foglite setup, and South African quad driving light grille
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:55:44 -0400
  ...are the inner lights set up? Does the grille come with brackets or lights? What did you use for the inner lights? 4) I...
• Projekt Zwo foglite setup, and South African quad driving light grille
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:54:49 -0400
  ...are the inner lights set up? Does the grille come with brackets or lights? What did you use for the inner lights? 4) I...
• Re: VW V-8 engine
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:35:31 -0500
  ...You might be able to get it lower in the engine compartment with custom brackets (well you'll need those anyway) , but... I'm...
• Re: whats the book time for installing a new exhaust OR...
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:40:14 -0400
  ...to sink in, rethreading holes and posts, reassembling and welding hanger brackets etc. I don�t think there is any way to predict this...
• Re: Rear Bumper Needed - 1987 GL non-Wolfsburg (regular chrome w/rubber strip)(Northern California)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:05:59 -0700
  If the bumper was badly BenT, you may need to replace the brackets that hold the bumper as well. They tend to bend toward...
• Does anyone have an interest in better lights for their Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 27 May 2009 08:49:23 -0700
  ...availble from places like rallylights.com - the issue is building the brackets for them and making the installation look like it is supposed to...
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:41:39 -0800
  ...one of the rubber bushing mounts intended > to mount the exhaust brackets in the TiiCo installation. After alot of > experimentation I decided that the...
• Carat moldings on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:59:26 -0400
  ...You will need to know the exact placement of the brackets holding the moldings. The only difference that you will encounter when you are...
• Re: List up!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 28 Dec 1998 23:02:54 -0800
  ...using for the > past > few weeks puts the word [Vanagon] in brackets before each email. That way I > know that the the mail is...
• Installing digifant injection on an older model vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 21:20:36 -0500
  ...the cabling through, and probably drill a number of holes for brackets and such. Ken Wilford is supplying me with the parts for this...
• broken alternator brackets
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 00:18:00 -0600
  To prevent an alternator bracket from breaking on your wasserboxer try this: 1) when installing alternator, check mounting surfaes and make sure they are...
• Rare REAR HATCH TENT extention FS 216 005 237 111
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 19:00:24 -0800
  ...loops with two male slots which slide into splittie bus childscot brackets (mounted to floor base/hatch opening). Contact: Jim Ellis (602) 285-4693...
• Re: rear radio speaker bracket sought (85 weekender)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 20:20:59 -0500
  ...Too late! the brackets >went with the car.... > > So, I have the speaker, but not the bracket that holds it to >the body. It...
• Re: help!!! '90-'91 MULTIVANS.......multivan only jumpseats..question answered.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:14:08 -0800
  Chris, You forgot to ask if the jumpseat brackets were painted black or grey. You're slipping man... Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:08:49 -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: Theme song for Tii: "Good Vibrations"
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 20:14:49 +0000
  Hmm interesting to hear about the AC brackets breaking. Maybe someone overtightened the compressor. I have installed ten I-4 covnersions in these vanagons...
• Re: '90 Bumper and cladding, removal time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 13:05:03 +0000
  ...Rears will be easier, if you are > dismounting the brackets with the bumper. > > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash > > > On Jul 6, 2016, at...
• Re: syncro part
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 10:01:27 -0400
  ...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: new syncro accessories website: www.thelowestgear.com
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:29:56 -0700
  ...You will also find difflock switches, actuators, stainless steel brackets etc. I am developing a couple more items that wil be available in a...
• Vanagon Parts/ AC System FS
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 10:40:45 -0400
  ...Another listmember agreed with me that it wouldn't be that difficult as the mounting brackets are already there. When I remove the components...
• parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 12:36:55 -0500
  ...exchange 1 pair vanagon jump seats in excellent condition with mounting brackets and seat belts $300 1 set 1.8 air cooled piston and...
• Re: Exhaust questions
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 00:05:54 -0400
  ...The brackets that used to be on > my exhaust pipes (where they connect to the rear two cylinders) have > broken/rusted off and my...
• Re: Carat interior install question
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:24:05 -0700
  ...please advise me as to the placement of the welded on brackets for > the rear seatback strikers. I am in the process of converting...
• Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 23:26:43 -0700
  ...steel alternator brackets work 'well enough'.. > but for a serious alternator bracket...as used on diesel engines, only cast > iron brackets are strong enough...
• Randy Bergum's Vanagon H4 Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 03:02:17 EST
  ...The brackets (the parts Randy makes) I saw were Randy's 1st set and actually looked a bit rough. These brackets are required to...
• Re: Installing SA Headlights & Grill
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 12:24:41 -0400
  ...Otherwise they interfere with the brackets for the inner lights. 2. Only the outside two mounting pins of the grill will "lock" into place...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 7 May 2014 19:29:01 -0400
  ...of the muffler, but i think the lack of the support brackets which had come off. In any event over the 12 years I...
• Re: Alternator replacement for 1.9 TDIe in my 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 04:39:36 -0500
  ...to find out after I've welded up my > engine mount brackets that they preclude my upgrading in the future. > > > On Wed, Sep 25...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:39:41 -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...
• Re: Any feedback on FIAMMA awnings?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 15:22:05 EST
  ...pull out to a length of 7'5" There are specific brackets available for the Vanagon which allow you to clamp the awning to...
• Re: My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:16:37 -0500
  ...the slots, before it bottoms out and starts deforming the frame/ brackets/ bumper/ etc. A mild impact will absorb most of the force and...
• Re: snow plow on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:49:25 -0800
  ...Just some brackets/bars mounted to the chassis. It didn't come with the blade, but I'd guess that it was very basic...
• Re: Leaking luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 May 2013 11:38:07 -0700
  Was the luggage rack removed to replace the seal? There should be factory putty (sealant) between the rack brackets and roof metal. Dum-dum...
• Re: "EV" Panel Van Sighting???
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 04 Feb 1996 07:11:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...vanagon in the center of the van...and a set of brackets in the back for a cot to be hung. Looked like the...
• Fwd: 87 Camper - engine cuts out on left turns
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 29 May 1999 06:27:45 -0500
  ...Turned out that the rear seat frame or brackets would touch & > short out the ECU under the seat on certain corners. Not positive about...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Oct 2000 (#2000-171)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 05:47:21 EDT
  ...The price of the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler, $395 CND or $275 USD, includes the mounting brackets, the tail pipe, all the mounting...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: bracket for Syncro vacuum switch for rear transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 09:09:11 -0800
  ...There are two different brackets, short and long, depending on which locker pin you have (VW made the design change in 1987). Do you...
• re.class 2 hitch, motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 13:55:54 -0700
  ...I think that if I removed the stock bumper and welded a custom made motorcycle carrier directly to the two bumper brackets it would...
• Tiico replacement parts (FS)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 11:59:08 -0500
  ...These have all the brackets to replace the Tiico pulley bracket that causes the vibration. These are both Digifant motors. This means they also...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:02:42 -0400
  ...The only ill effect of this overload was the U-shaped brackets that mount the unit to the van (go up under poptop) have...