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• TO BUY 87 GL Westy SYNCRO
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 06:37:49 -0500
  ...There is considerable amount of rust on the brackets and metal parts in the engine bay. The muffler needs to be replaced and the...
• Re: Carver P4 installation Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 13:41:01 -0800
  ...the same place on my 89 Westy, with some additional mounting brackets, and dedicate this tank to the heater and other lamps or stoves...
• Re: SA Grill removal (still wondering)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:32:45 EST
  ...pulling outward at the areas right around where the tabs stick into the metal brackets on the body, so not to stress the plastic...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 16 May 2001 11:05:35 -0700
  ...Mounting brackets? Transmission? I would think other than modifying the length of the input shaft from the transmission and a thousand other minor details...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:40:00 -0600
  ...Use 2 clamps > with the rod, a few pipe brackets screwed to a piece of plywood and > you > have a shelf! > You may be...
• Re: Stebro muffler mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 06:03:29 EDT
  ...How does the muffler mount? I see two brackets poking out the backside of the muffler. Will it work on my '84 ? Do I...
• Re: Theme song for Tii: "Good Vibrations"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:37:50 -0800
  ...replace the SA brackets with US Golf- Jetta brackets. >> >>This inline four engine is otherwise at least equal in reliability to the >>WBX . >> >>VW...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:56:40 -0400
  ...I started the day with a gutted van (But holes in the floor, and a few brackets welded in place. I ended the day...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:56:32 -0600
  ...8-9k rpm having to shim crank,water pump and powersteering brackets on open class dirt latemodel stock cars, im narrowing it down to...
• Re: Roof Rack ?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:49:57 -0500
  ...I used Quick N Easy brackets as they're cast aluminum and not plastic and have a taller profile than Yakima. Good luck haulin...
• To Buy or Not to Buy?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Oct 1994 07:13:59 -0800
  ...fair tires of similar manufacture in rear rear hitch front towing brackets Here are the concerns: 1) Seems like a lot of miles and...
• Re: Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:12:40 EDT
  ...no need to add any extra brackets or mounts.. and yes there will be room on the pass side for the heater hoses, PS...
• Re: roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 12:30:17 -0500
  ...I used 3 pairs of "quik-n-easy" rain-gutter mount >brackets. The rack is 10' long and 4.5' wide. It looks very...
• Re: Steering Column "Flex"
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:57:20 -0700
  ...those two slotted holes in the dash and into the support brackets. When its all bolted together its solid. You will see when you...
• Re: 85 vanagon roof repair - fiberglass and the holes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:03:42 -0700
  ...removed the bolts, and closed the top and lined up the brackets and > it appears I'll need to drill new holes 1/2...
• Re: Bike Carrier and Westfalia Roofs-Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 17:53:41 -0400
  ...This was accomplished by fabricating brackets to bolt the Gorge rack to the Thule rack. The Gorge rack is a vertical rack that is...
• Re: Carat moldings on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 10:00:00 -0700
  ...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: luggage bags & searching archives via email
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:36:10 -0800
  ...that fits the actual luggage space and attaches to the 8 brackets > already there. A custom fit. > Also how can I access the Archives...
• FS: 2.1L engine and parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:08:14 EDT
  ...1L engine carrier with engine support bar plus Lt/Rt muffler brackets (straps were gone, but can make some with muffler strap and 8...
• Re: bilstiens.. are they worth it...Konis?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:40:46 +1200
  ...In both cases the mounting >brackets broke. My mechanic told me that that is very common with >Bilsteins, and that the shock is too...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:53:16 -0400
  ...the optional poles-a serious down draft will >> bend your roof brackets & reduce the height of the cantilevered >> awning so that it is too...
• Re: i dont drive my vanagons because im afraid they will catch on fire
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:02:39 -0400
  ...They mount on their own brackets attached with pan head sheet metal screws to the the pedestal. The snap strap holds them just fine...
• Busted alternator brackets - the mystery
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:50:06 -0700
  ...A few other details. - 8 broken brackets in 3 years (~50k miles) - 1 broken alternator bracket stud - 2 alternators - 2 water pumps - One engine...
• Feedback from ShadyBoy Owner
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 18:36:36 -0700
  ...Hmmmm, center the > awning over the cargo door and position the 'U' brackets so they come close to, > but don't touch the rain...
• Re: tube amp in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 15:43:15 -0700
  ...It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to mount it in a cushioned or flexible manner, as opposed to solid brackets. Dunno. Just...
• Re: Rear end rattle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:46 -0700
  ...I've been underneath and >> in the engine compartment finding cables, brackets, anything that can >> move and make noise and tying things off. And...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:28:12 -0600
  ...if you have > one used, as well as the plastic mounting brackets. > > Thanks, > > Robert > NYC > 88 silver vanagon auto with 229,000 miles on...
• Re: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Liasse
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:06:19 -0500
  ...Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual >Hi all! >When I purchased my 87 Syncro Westy, the last owner had a new muffler system...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:54:19 -0600
  ...I used 86 Jetta alternator brackets, Sanyo A/C compressor brackets. Yes it has air, a front overhead unit from a regular Vanagon, makes...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:38:58 -0500
  ...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: Friday quiz
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 12:19:06 -0500
  ...A new improved spare tire older pull. A door crank extender. Brackets for holding the stock jack and a few tools, under the van...
• Luggage Rack underside -- washers and felt pads
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:15:25 -0400
  ...side and driver side) but no washer on the front roof brackets---is that normal or should I add them to the front? My...
• Re: Paulchen (and other) racks
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:20:36 -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...
• Re: camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 07:33:53 -0600
  ...Someday I plan to make shorter front brackets, maybe adjustable, between the rack and the roof. I slit a heater hose length wise and...
• Fiberglass rear bumpers (vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Milt Schullian
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:36:20 -0500
  ...The bumper mounting brackets were pushed through the fiberglass. This was years ago and the fiberglass is flaking apart. I was able to find...
• Dimly Glowing Alternator Light...Suggestions? Help??
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:54:57 -0500
  ...So he cleaned the contact point where the regulator unit sits as well as the places where the alternator bolts up to the brackets...
• Re: Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:57:17 -0600
  ...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: flip out side tables...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 16:04:21 EST
  ...did he cut the whole vinyl panel out where the table was, or just the top where the hinge brackets stick thru? in my...
• Re: Fiamma bikerack owner question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 18:07:07 -0700
  ...hands? There are two bolts that tighten the carrier to the brackets (clips) at the bottom of the door. I think they are 8mm...
• Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 23:26:05 +1300
  ...The part to which the caliper brackets, wheelbearings and steering balljoints fit. If the pitman arm length is the only difference, then I'm...
• Re: Steering Column "Flex"
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 19:02:11 -0700
  ...those two slotted holes in the dash and into the support brackets. When its > all bolted together its solid. You will see when you...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:42:59 +0100
  ...the dual beam) Total about 160 USD 2) Take Randy's brackets, 5x7 high beams and 5x7 Bosch DE. (better as 1) on low...
• Re: Removing front AC from 84 Vanagon - need some info
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 17:32:53 -0500
  ...With the top off the rearward section, you'll be able to see the metal brackets that give partial extra support.
• Re: trouble fitting new Gowesty LP tank
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:35:54 -0700
  ...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: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:21:46 -0700
  ...Interesting, VW designed muffler brackets that don't crack regardless of the vehicle they are installed on. (I admit, the Stebro ones would be...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:47:33 -0400
  ...The most critical part for the 1.9L exhaust is that all the brackets and one strap is there and properly installed. OEM for...
• Re: Mounting Devices for Extinguishers?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 16:26:04 -0700
  ...door doesn't > work > for me.) > > Has anyone *successfully* improvised holding > brackets > (perhaps of velcro straps) that improves on plastic > straps > provided with extinguishers...
• Re: A/C ducts recall info needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 22:35:54 EST
  ...While I had my evaporator down for A/C work, I made a pair of metal brackets and fastened them to the sheet metal...
• Recall notice: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:59:06 -0400
  ...will secure the air flow ducts by installing a reinforcement bracket. Brackets are available at Volkswagen repair facilities. -- End letter text -- Too bad I...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 12:55:20 -0800
  ...custom upper radiator mount brackets (home made, can't remove from 83+) Mark "Frederick M. Wasserstein" wrote: > > If anybody has the exact Modification I...
• Vanagon Roof Weight?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:45:46 -0600
  ...The added plus would be that I could mount some Quick and Easy brand roof rack brackets and wood bars and get the canoes...
• Garage Cleanup Sale
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:12:14 -0400
  ...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: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:16:42 -0700
  ...Reposition mount > brackets on bars to allow for hydro mounts and engine placement. > > Yes. You need: DV FW, clutch housing, PB. Maybe Vanagon clutch...
• Re: World Cup bracket blanks for you (interested parties) in vanagonland to fill out and mail to me. :)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:39:31 -0400
  ...teams with the winningest records move on to the single-elimination brackets on the lower half of the page. Fill those out, and email...
• Re: sport racks on Westys
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 14:03:52 -0800
  ...other opinions out there? I am using four Yakima 'wide body brackets' (adapters) screwed on(in)to the corners of the pop top (and...
• Re: Odd awning placement
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 20:35:42 -0500
  ...I have not made that move because (1) the awning is on real tight and the lower support brackets are screwed into the bus...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:10:34 -0400
  ...10.00 2-jump seats 275.00 for the pair all brackets (all parts are included to mount these into your vanagon) 74- bug...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 18 May 2004 12:23:38 -0700
  Before installing that jumpseat in your Westy, do some calculations. The GL Camper with its built-in appliances and tanks has less payload than...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Dec 2006 (#2006-1023)
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:16:36 -0500
  ...Must be in good > > shape and come with all the brackets to install properly. > > > > I'm also looking to sell an Eurovan Paulchen rack...
• The nature of dielectric grease; was Re: Charging better
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 14:06:37 -0700
  ...The ones that hold the alternator to the engine brackets. Then I realized that I had painted the engine brackets. So I used drimmel...