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  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:45 -0500
    ...Includes ac compressor brackets and bolts, Intake and > > exhaust manifolds, injector hoses, etc. No wiring harness.This engine > > would run good if coolant leak...
  • Re: Towing a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Mon, 26 May 2003 00:58:17 -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: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
    Historical mailing list - Nock
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 23:49:08 -0800
    ...Also, make sure the muffler > is mounted very tightly in it's brackets, modify the brackets if needed for > a tighter fit. > > Good luck...
  • Re: I'm missing some pieces
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:11:29 -0700
    ...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: Those damn door mirrors...
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 17:04:32 -0700
    ...bolts and nuts to attach the upper brackets. I had to shorten the tubular horizontal struts to bring the mirrors in as close as...
  • Re: Westy Roof Racks - carrying kayaks
    Historical mailing list - Joe
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:16:21 -0400
    ...seem to be using the Thule or Yakima artificial rain gutter brackets (http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?sku=542&dept_id=16...
  • Re: just finished installing my shadyboy awning
    Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 13:50:42 -0700
    ...i got it decked out with the silver >> reflective (cooling!) material, downdraft poles and stainless steel >> mounting brackets. >> >> ...and it looks great taboot!!!!!!!!! >> dusty...
  • FS -2.1 Parts & harness/ECM from '87
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:53:19 -0700
    ...That includes everything on it except the muffler, rear support bar, muffler brackets & clutch bolts. Think of the fuel injectors, the alternator, the intake...
  • Cable shifter for Porsche trans?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 1 May 2006 20:08:42 +1200
    ...short Toyota cables to be hugely lengthened, and to fit mounting brackets for the ends at the front of the trans. One would have...
  • VW TREASURE HUNT CONTEST, PHASE I (TREASURE HUNT ITEMS)
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Tue, 11 Nov 1997 02:38:02 -0600
    ...Set of (2) rear facing, fold-up, jump seats, including seat belts and mounting brackets. F. Set of "ground effects" outside molding panels, 3...
  • Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 15 Mar 1998 10:16:20 -0800
    ...I'm getting the pump, mounting brackets and hoses for 75 Canuck Bucks so I think (hope) this is the simplest solution. Rest assured...
  • Re: Westy Roof Racks - carrying kayaks
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:09:19 -0700
    ...seem to be using the Thule or Yakima artificial rain gutter brackets (http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?sku=542&dept_id=16...
  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:10:56 -0700
    ...Includes ac compressor brackets and bolts, Intake and >> exhaust manifolds, injector hoses, etc. No wiring harness.This engine >> would run good if coolant leak...
  • Re: Looking for more square vanagon headlights (left low beam really)
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:56:05 -0400
    ...The mounting > brackets are also in pretty good shape if somebody wants them. > > > Best, > > Steve Bonde > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:49:35 -0800
    ...I see that >> Rockauto and Vancafe has them, but figured redoing my brackets to use a >> common hanger would help when on the road...
  • Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:50:20 -0700
    ...I've had to fiddle and be creative with the mounting brackets to get a waterboxer to fit nicley, but no big deal. ----- Original...
  • Re: Timming belt
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:19 -0500
    ...Especially since I also need some of the Brackets. Keep on Bussin' Dennis.
  • Re: awnings
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 21:57:38 -0700
    ...Paid $316.39, installed, including the brackets that hold it to the drip rail. You can install them yourself. Later, I got a third...
  • 1.9 l Dansk Exhaust Comments
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:08:46 -0700
    ...two of the tabs welded on the flanges for the support brackets on one of the rear pipes cracked and broke off. I rewelded...
  • Ever seen a Syncro TD tow truck?
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Sun, 28 Apr 2002 23:33:57 -0400
    ...the hitch is one of the common simple ones that bolts to the eyelets of the rear bumper brackets, tow bar a common available...
  • Re: making sense of "M codes" ?? (vanagon option codes) MIL STD
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:05:46 -0600
    ...that there was ever any provision for the rear canopy - no > brackets or evidence of such. > > No evidence of rifle racks. > > My rear passenger...
  • Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 30 Dec 2006 19:12:26 EST
    ...Frank, I will send the brackets. I did not say I would pay for the welding on the other end. The people will charge...
  • Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:58:18 -0700
    ...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: A different viewpoint
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:24:56 -0700
    ...the gas engine (WBX?), cut the input shaft, install adaptor plate, brackets, carriers, engine, then tow it to exhaust shop for the exhaust work...
  • Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:21:00 -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: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 2 May 2014 11:43:25 -0400
    ...Screw down the new canvas and it's brackets. > > Will this work? > > Ric > 87 Westy > > Sent from my iPad
  • Re: Gabriel Hijackers on an 84 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
    Sun, 22 Nov 2015 14:23:46 -0500
    ...Well now I'm having trouble > > > getting them > > > to fit into the upper and lower mounting brackets on my > > > van. There's a > > > steel...
  • Re: '90 Westfalia Van Sun Shade Problem.
    Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:33:35 -0700
    ...When it was first installed 9 years ago, three brackets were screwed into the side of the van, either side of the sliding door...
  • Re: Clutch not fully disengaging near Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:25:41 -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: AC Compressor Mount Repair
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:43:41 -0700
    ...AC Compressor Mount Repair > You can get those tapered iron bushing from a lot of different VW > brackets, > I believe. > > Jim > > On Sun, Jul...
  • Re: PartsPlace catalog Offer (repost from rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Nov 1995 20:35:31 -0800
    ...The catalog showed used rear bumper brackets for my Bus for $9.95. I wanted two. "Sorry" I was told, "the price on those...
  • Re: carrying canoe on camper top
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Jan 1997 10:22:31 +0100
    ...The Yakima racks require you to mount brackets on the side of the fiberglass top. Make sure you use some large washers under the...
  • Re: Paulchen (and other) racks
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Thu, 19 Mar 1998 09:46:31 -0800
    ...They are attached to the rack with pipe brackets which are available at any hardware store. I also had a bush bar made with...
  • Diesel Vanagon Stuff in stock
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 2000 17:32:01 EDT
    ...Alloy mount bracket for diesel engine- $110 new VW (the two brackets are the aluminum ones that go on either side of the diesel...
  • Re: What's Under the Tunnel??
    Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
    Thu, 7 Feb 2002 01:06:36 +0100
    ...The other way to secure a console or whatever between the front seats would be to drill brackets into the seat pedestal instead of...
  • Re: Truly Vanagon Content (no swill, dung, offal, vomit or ...)
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:58:21 -0700
    ...Normally bent outward it was bent inward afterwards and from the shape of the bumper brackets the only thing that saved me. If I...
  • Re: pop-top won't shut
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:29:14 -0700
    ...we also tried adjusting the > rear brackets that hold the pop-top to the van, but that didn't help, > either. > > i figure with...
  • Re: my headlights have turned green.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
    Mon, 16 May 2011 17:11:34 -0700
    ...Comes with grill and mounting brackets. -- Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon Riding to support treatment of arthritis - soon to affect one in four I will...
  • Re: Merffler options?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:17:52 EDT
    ...The brackets are now left and right compatible so no need to have a left or right one and they can be used with...
  • Re: Alternator rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 1 Dec 2014 15:56:12 -0500
    ...Especially for the brackets. A belt tension gauge is a good investment here. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:06:30 -0800
    ...I'm making a couple brackets to hold it in place long enough to test. Neil. On 11/11/07, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail...
  • Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 13 May 2008 01:21:13 +1200
    ...will act temporarily to prevent abrasion of the hose by metal brackets etc (until the braid itself is worn through). I'd say thay...
  • Re: re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sat, 30 Sep 2000 10:03:38 -0500
    ...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: Big Alternators
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 12 Apr 2002 21:34:56 -0700
    ...The ultimate is to use two alternators - there are factory brackets for this and it is healthier for each alternator as they will be...
  • Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:43:37 -0500
    ...ordered from Bus-depot > wont fit inside the top and bottom brackets-(where > they mount to the frame) becouse the shock mounts are > too...
  • Re: anybody used Kelly Carport? (awning)
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 09:31:29 -0600
    ...from the photos it would probably be easy to fabricate gutter brackets to use with it. What I really like about it is that...
  • technical bulletins for vanagons, campers, syncros
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:33:51 CDT
    ...1 evaporator housing (color coded) 2 mounting brackets 2 shims (color coded) 6 rivets 6 body plugs (color coded) 6 bolts INSTALLING - disconnect battery...
  • [Vanagon] Header Lines (Was: Re: List up!)
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Tue, 29 Dec 1998 07:17:24 8
    ...using > for the past few weeks puts the word [Vanagon] in brackets before each > email. That way I know that the the mail is...
  • FS: Westy Interior, complete, incl. propane tank, extra fridge
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:47:17 -0400
    ...Includes both folding tables, arms, brackets and hardware. Also included is another fridge I picked up last year just in case I needed parts...
  • Re: [syncrolist] Replacing Gas Tank Filler Gasket
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:07:25 -0400
    ...Used it when I dropped my tank for new > brackets, just like you did :), but re-used the old gasket. > wear gloves. Tim
  • Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:31:22 -0700
    ...Something different. > > -juan > > ===== Modified exhaust brackets on my mod Welded on a couple tie points for load carrying Still on drawing board spare tire...
  • Re: Seat Comfort
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:24:35 -0700
    ...drawbacks are that you just about have to disconnect their > mounting brackets to get to the batteries. When swiveled around the > seat tends to...
  • Re: Big Alternators - take 2
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:14:25 -0700
    The dual alternators that I have seen in Germany (have one set of brackets here and a complete setup sitting in Germany at this...
  • Re: Weekender Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 00:26:24 -0800
    ...You will have to cut and weld the rear seat post brackets (in my 90 GL I did) that holds the bench seat up...
  • Re: Some kind of shelf?
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:12:58 -0700
    ...Stiff(4) brackets would be better. If the crossmember was fastened so it didn't rotate, then a couple of strap metal brackets could...
  • Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:45:10 -0700
    ...But I > can't > afford the fabulous upgrade options from our valued vendors. > > If anyone has extra round headlight brackets and grill from '85...
  • Re: rear exh pipe to engine carrier bracket
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 31 May 2013 12:50:56 -0400
    ...The syncros use different brackets and the left one will have the two holes for that support. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Alistair Bell...
  • Re: Towing a Vanagon behind a motorhome
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:22:38 -0700
    ...The Roadmaster brackets and Falcon2 tow bar work great. >Dennis
  • Pics Of The Sink Cabinet
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:52:23 +0000
    ...I also added a pic of the rear bumper I made using 3" square tubing, the stock bumper brackets and 2" hitch. I bolted...
  • Re: Chevy 4.3l into the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:22:01 -0800
    ...The brackets between the muffler > and engine are likely not too hard to make. Bosal makes the DV > hangers. (cheap). Don't know which...