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• Re: Rear Table storage
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:54:30 -0700
  ...If however, the rattling is being caused by worn/stripped threads on the hardware that holds the brackets to the table, different matter. There...
• Major Junkyard Score
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 13:43:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Well, for $65 (actual $32 - we split the cost) we got: (you're not gonna beleive this!)_ Early ribbed _rear_ bus bumper, with brackets...
• FS: 15" Whls, Hitch, & Wasser Mtrs in KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:50:35 -0800
  ...Replaces rear bumper brackets and mounts far inside rear subframe. Very well engineered and built. $120 & shipping (can go UPS grnd). 1 85 1...
• Re: Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:39:30 -0800
  ...Paulchen pamphlet that I have. > 1 Base rack extension with support brackets > 2 telescoping rails I think you are referring to the 'trombone' attachments...
• Re A question on awnings Part #2
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:23:36 -0800
  ...Fiamma makes special brackets for the vanagon and eurovan. Their awning is German T�v approved. It's the best awning that I have...
• Re: SA big brakes, alt brackets and surgery..Re: Need Alternator Bracket--87 ...
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 14:35:09 EDT
  sorry to hear the surgery didn't go well, between the previous graphic post and my own imagination it sounds gruesome. re the kits...
• Re: anybody used Kelly Carport? (awning)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 09:24:07 -0400
  ...from > the photos it would probably be easy to fabricate gutter > brackets to use with it. > > What I really like about it is that...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 19:15:37 -0400
  ...Welding on Van - ECU consequences? You could do the GW muffler, brackets, and tail pipe now as needed and have less to replace when...
• radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 14:33:14 -0600
  ...The radiator is held in place by two brackets with two bolts each. When you drop the radiator, the shroud, fan, and ac condensor...
• Re: Yakima Racks
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Mon, 9 May 2005 17:19:37 -0600
  ...I plan to carry either a sea > kayak or a tandem canoe up top on the Westy. > > Yakima makes two different "artificial raingutter" brackets...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:14:31 -0700
  ...shows van in reverse. > > I now suspect that the modified transmission brackets are contacting > each other when engine is under load. Regardless.... > > Is the...
• Re: Fwd: Re: Roof top Racks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:11:55 -0800
  ...gutter brackets to attach to the Westy top ..I think 4 of them were70bucks with attaching screws. a weight-holding rack on a westy...
• Bike rack over rear window? Yakima Roof racks.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 02:24:58 -0500
  ...I would have to move the side mount brackets and refill the holes and glass over. Any advice on this? Is it worth it...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 23:32:27 +0100
  ...No modifications or new brackets are needed in this case. Regards Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
• Re: swapping middle seat for rear-facing seats
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:23:15 -0500
  ...BTDT When the PO of my 91 GL installed jumpseats, he attached the proper brackets to the bases of the fronts seats, etc., but...
• Re: AC mounting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 May 2005 09:19:17 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com John Rodgers wrote: > My AC compressor case brackets wore through and I need to get it...
• Re: Does a FORD F150 F250 F350 BRONCO SMITTYBILT fit a front of a a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:56:29 +0000
  ...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: syncro exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:03:51 EST
  ...Syncro specific muffler support brackets Syncro specific rear header pipe heat shield See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
• Re: TiiCo vibes, I found it!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:25:44 -0500
  ...one of the rubber bushing mounts intended > to mount the exhaust brackets in the TiiCo installation. After alot of > experimentation I decided that the...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:47:21 -0600
  ...There are no supports, no brackets, no pegs, no screws. Deke -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Diesel Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Bendle
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 22:36:22 -0600
  ...Besides a Vanagon diesel water pump, do I need any other parts? Is there any Vanagon diesel specific brackets or Alternator? Which accessory belt...
• Re: Adding Aux Driving Lights Questions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:20:08 +1200
  ...I didn't follow them as I may want to fit the lights on brackets, so left the wires tucked in behind the grill...
• Re: Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:54:15 +0000
  ...It > would be even easier on a tin-top. > > There is no need to fear mounting the brackets > (https://www.yakima.com/widebody-brackets...
• Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 24 May 1999 07:53:13 -0400
  ...The "L" brackets on the > bench that are bolted to the floor would need longer bolts and they could > go through the 2x4s for...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:54:06 -0500
  ...but on my 87 camper and my 88 bus, it simply will NOT fit with the two brackets that came standard on those buses...
• Re: Water dripping dash
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:31:31 -0400
  ...It could also be a bad windshield seal. > > Luggage rack is held by brackets bolted through the roof. I've never seen a leak...
• Re: Exhaust questions
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 10:21:24 -0600
  ...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: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 12:31:17 -0800
  ...in recent years ha ha ) I ignorantly made the driver side brackets so that there was a fair amount of leeway (flex) in the...
• Re: water from exhaust mystery solved.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 06:23:59 EDT
  In a message dated 10/2/2003 12:47:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > >The exhaust brackets were the...
• Re: Towing Hitch Solution
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:45:25 -0400
  ...It fits all Vanagons, and replaces the bumper brackets. Goes deep into the frame and essentially becomes part of the frame. This is one...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:32:47 -0700
  ...but I do have about 7 vanagon AC compressors and brackets and all the lines to them in my used parts stash and parts...
• Re: Dometic / A&E awning instructions/paperwork
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 04:51:24 -0800
  ...awning (thanks Tom) which is about to be installed > on new brackets. Does anyone have this awning, or perhaps the newer Catalina? I'd...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:32:42 -0800
  Well with my bloody knuckle and all, I drove 40 mile rt to work, with the "stock" brackets and no more "black ticco plate...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon behind a motorhome
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:34:38 -0400
  ...The Roadmaster brackets and Falcon2 tow bar work great. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Rob [mailto:vwrobb@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 12...
• Accessing the A/C Expansion Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:45:41 -0500
  ...In my van, there are three small metal angle brackets on either side providing support. It looks jury-rigged to me and I'm...
• Re: Removing interior side trim in the luggage bay
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth L. Winter
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 10:03:31 -0400
  ...How does one go about removing the side panel trims (the > PO had attached a couple of brackets to the trim panel using stove...
• HELP!!! Changing coolant pipes under a diesel westy...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 17:34:50 EST
  ...After removing all visible brackets and joints from the two metal pipes, they are still stuck there. I can not remove them. Is there...
• Re: Awning for sale Catalina 2500
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:22:14 -0700
  ...The brackets mount to the rain gutter and do > not require drilling the vehicle. The awning was on my > Van when I bought it...
• Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:23:08 -0400
  ...Collapsible poles,brackets and canvas all in great shape. I am hoping for $35.00 for everything/offer. New from Busdepot upper and lower...
• Re: Off-road style jack recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:33:59 -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: Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:21:33 -0700
  ...Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive When the bumper or brackets are to beffy and not sacrificial, you end up bending the body. Some...
• Re: Alternator replacement for 1.9 TDIe in my 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:45:00 -0400
  ...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: swivel seats
  Historical mailing list - Arthur H. Walker
  Wed, 10 May 1995 17:35:16 -0700
  You need to inspect the rails/brackets on your existing van. I don't know the years, but I know that on for instance...
• need comments on '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Williamson
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 17:08:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...get tower extensions and use the gutters, or buy "fake gutter" brackets to bolt to the top. Thoughts? If you'd cc a copy...
• FS: Diesel parts for I4 conversion $750
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:42:44 -0700
  ...Included is the engine cradle tubes with mounts, engine mount brackets, oil pan with pickup and fill tubes, waterpump outlet, flywheel with nearly new...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 06:11:20 EST
  ...mounting bracket then you would not need the expensive VW OEM brackets. Click on the above highlighted link for complete details. 5% List Member...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:06:48 EDT
  In a message dated 5/18/04 8:48:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > > Very bad advice IMHO. VW WELDED...
• Re: Was: Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:14:15 -0800
  ...Mark neil N wrote: > This is for a Jetta 2.0 engine with Fox mounts and brackets in my Vanagon. > > So, ok. > > In ETKA...
• Re: Replacing the water pump on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - A2L1
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:30:13 -0400
  ...I am considering going to the local junkyard and putting together two brackets that will work and having them welded together. I figure that...
• My 91 GL tale (long), or what ever happened to this Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:29:44 -0400
  ...I had the intake manifold box & tubes, crank & water pump pulleys, engine support bar, and miscellaneous brackets powder coated in satin finish black. I...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 05:51:48 EDT
  ...There are a very high number of muffler brackets that have gone for very long times and miles without cracking. The number of cracked...
• Re: What Learned Yesterday - luggage rack edition
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Mon, 9 May 2011 18:59:15 -0600
  ...the > front > line up with the threaded holes in their respective brackets. > > But now I have three spare gallons of Stabil-ized fuel under...
• Re: OK, OK, new topic
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:38:16 -0700
  ...mentioned a few times in the past about fabbing up >> some brackets and mounting standard extruded aluminum fuel rails. >> >> This would eliminate the fire...
• Re: Fuel filters- diesel vs. gas.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Sep 1995 09:09:54 -0400
  ...Now, I still have about 1/2 dozen of these filters and the brackets in stock from my now-defunct boat repair business. I...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block wrk with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 18:50:25 -0500
  ...mount (engine mounted casting) so you can use the later muffler brackets. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: [Westfalia] roof rack mounting tabs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 13:48:28 -0700
  ...You can buy a kit from Thule or Yakima, about $45 for 2 brackets. Personally, I just found some scrap metal laying around the...
• Roadhaus - Trip Report to Bus Fusion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 18:40:44 -0400
  ...one valve seat likely more recessed broken alternator brackets over heating blow water lines bad oil leaks Stores galore. MN state police AZ drivers...
• Re: Building a Vanagon stretch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:50:31 -0700
  ...Had to redo the > engine conversion anyway to replace all the homemade brackets, engine carrier > and exhaust. Instead of putting them back here, the...
• DV Exhaust Bracket/Hanger fabrication question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:57:36 -0700
  ...I made "DV" type exhaust brackets for my Jetta 15 degree install. In this image: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/courier.jpg hanger on LH...
• Re: Rear Bumper Needed - 1987 GL non-Wolfsburg (regular chrome w/rubber strip)(Northern California)
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:52:24 -0800
  ...the bumper was badly BenT, you may need to replace the brackets > that hold the bumper as well. They tend to bend toward each...