Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 39+: 60 results shown for brackets.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 11:57:16 -0800
  ...Originally I used 3 isolators as per the Diesel Vanagon, now I use four; two per each set of DV type driver side brackets...
• Re: Tiico Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:28:23 EDT
  ...is, regardless of 4000 RPM mind-deadening vibrations, oil starved engines, broken alternator brackets and broken promises. To hell with niceness. Some of the...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:43:29 -0700
  ...A > couple of questions please and thanks! > > It seems the front bushing brackets should be OC in big hole on frame. > True? > > What's...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:01:40 -0500
  ...There are no supports, no > brackets, no pegs, no screws. > > Deke > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• 65 generator/fan/doghouse/ shriek and wail
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 12:41:51 -0400
  ...I cursed and cursed as I failed to locate that something, but stuck a couple of brackets in there to fill up that space...
• Volks Conversions rear-disc kits (Australia): AVOID!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:19:21 +1200
  ...He makes the caliper brackets out of a flat piece of Mild steel plate that I found was flexing and distorting due to the...
• Re: Westy Roof Racks - carrying kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:27:31 -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...
• pics and pricing info on the ShadyBoy Awning
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 18:49:05 -0600
  ...Stainless steel mounting brackets are $22.CAD/$16.US and are available for most applications. Optional downdraft poles are $25.CAD/$20.US Cost...
• Re: "Z-Bed" Ad Corrected (Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:51:04 -0800
  ...The whole setup makes a short, but almost queen-width, bed. > The floor brackets on this one are intended to fit against the > interior...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:25:59 -0800
  ...into an issue with your front trans mount. > the front mount brackets that bolt to the nose of the trannies �are > different - the early...
• re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 09:24:31 +0100
  ...The Yakima racks require you to mount small brackets on the side of the fiberglass top. Make sure you use some large washers under...
• Re: G60 motor in an '88 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 16:59:26 -0800
  ...Just have to make some custom brackets to hold a few extra goodies. My only concern with the 158hp G60 is the G-Ladder...
• Re: Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:51:38 -0500
  ...The hole is 2" in from the straight edge, and if you measure the length between the exhaust stud mounting brackets as 11", then...
• Re: Top replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:34:04 -0800
  ...the front portion of course, brackets, support bar, but no tent. Scott www.turbovans.com southern Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:51:45 -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: Syncro vs 2WD dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:38:47 +0000
  ...The muffler brackets, and rear engine carrier are different also. A part of the Syncro package the rear pulley gets a sand seal assembly...
• Finally Got to Use it...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:47:16 -0500
  ...square aluminum tubing to mount on top of the exposed metal brackets left up there. I was thinking that it would be helpful in...
• Trailer hitches and food for spring meet
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:20:33 -0700
  ...The way it will work is that the hitch will be welded between the two stock bumper brackets. The stock bumper will have to...
• SA big brakes, alt brackets and surgery..Re: Need Alternator Bracket--87 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 13:56:08 EDT
  In a message dated 8/8/05 1:06:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Taobythesea@AOL.COM writes: > Has Chris recovered from his surgery...
• Re: purching and camping equip questions.
  Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:58:43 -0700
  ...Also 5th seat brackets are located under floor panel... I was able to remove flooring without damage to carpet or floor panel to view...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:18:27 -0700
  ...disassemble > it > and attach it to one of the 5th seat brackets?" if you are looking for a bolt-in that is kosher.......in...
• Re: What is the best trailer hitch?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 23:28:21 -0400
  ...It bolts to the frame using the same bolt holes that your stock bumper brackets used. The frame of the tow hitch hides inside...
• Re: Big Alternators - take 2
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 19:28:33 -0500
  ...alternators that I have seen in Germany (have one set of > brackets > here and a complete setup sitting in Germany at this moment - both...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:56:48 -0800
  ...Many VWs have used large rectangular sealed beams (some A1s and A2s, for instance) Go to the wrecking yard and rob brackets from these...
• Re: Diesel Transmission (was RE: [DIESEL] Leaking diesel injector pump... Please help)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 08:48:25 -0500
  ...The >oil pan, accessories/brackets, intake/exhaust (to name a few) are >all unique to the diesel Vanagon. Prepping the Jetta engine for >installation...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's bad trip, man. /
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 08:37:26 EDT
  ...From what I have seen of the flaccid mounting brackets on the Stebro, the problem appears to be more with the design than with...
• Re: Accessing the A/C Expansion Valve
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 12:28:54 -0400
  ...are loosened. > > In my van, there are three small metal angle brackets on either side > providing support. It looks jury-rigged to me and...
• Alternator Bracket Mod 1.9 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:42:02 -0400
  We were talking about broken alternator brackets yesterday, so I thought I'd share with you what is probably done by many other 1...
• Re: procedure: replacing engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:48:56 -0800
  ...some of those are shot, plus one of the upper aluminum bracket mounting brackets is broken, or might have loosened up. But yes, lower...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:15:14 -0700
  ...Then make two 3 inch long 3X 3 inch brackets' Jig the whole think up in place...and make the mounts 'flat' not tilted...
• How do I tell what jumpseat/bracket belongs behind the pass seat
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:09:05 -0500
  Yesterday I found somebody on Craigs list that had a set of jumpseats with the belts and brackets for sale cheap. So I drove...
• Re: Exhaust questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 00:21:16 -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: '85 a/c compressor bracket bolt specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 17:29:28 -0700
  I have about 10 sets of removed AC compressors and brackets. and all the right OE bolts and fasteners with them... for sale, all...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:32:54 -0700
  ...These would be placed between the brackets on the muffler and engine block. A while back, Jim Akiba had made mention of a company...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Jul 2008 (#2008-754)
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:44:43 -0700
  ...shot) > - New armrests (the fabric is all worn out on mine) > - Brackets, covers and Seatbelts for the jumpseats > > Any suggestions for a new Westfalia...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:32:11 -0400
  ...Presumably brackets, attachment points, etc. are welded on (and drilled) into the chassis of the van. Where are these brackets/attachments points available from...
• Re: Audi 2.3 l conversion report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 22:26:46 -0700
  ...Though the engines are basically similar there could be subtle differences in regards to the mounts, brackets, wiring, computers, etc. The five cyl. quantums...
• Re: Anybody else have a 2.2EJT in their Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:35:04 -0700
  ...The guy who converted it made a lot of custom brackets and such. I was hoping to find a clear pic of the PS...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:38:00 EDT
  ...The most critical part for the 1.9L exhaust is that all the brackets and one strap is there and properly installed. OEM for...
• Massive parts sale and drawing for free long block (2.11 litre)
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 07:21:01 -0400
  ...need to be removed) owner's manuals assorted hoses, belts and brackets alternators, starters, batteries seat belts much, much more To register, just send...
• upper bunk
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Wood
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 10:08:58 -0400
  ...We cut notches out of the front corners to allow the board to fit around the support brackets for the pop top. The end...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 12:18:28 EST
  ...instructions - 2 5x7 lights with predrilled corners, wire > harnesses, chrome-molly brackets, hardware. I will volunteer to do this. I will pmail him and...
• Re: 82 Vanagon Heat Exchanger/Exhaust hangers?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:41:57 -0500
  ...The fan shroud has tow holes at the bottom, so it looks like it could accommodate two such brackets. I assume that the go...
• Re: Addco anti-sway bars: Best Price is PST G-Max (renamed Addco...)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 26 May 2004 12:30:13 -0400
  ...rear pst bar > needs to drill into your frame to fit 'L'-brackets, > hard to do if you dont have pics as both sides...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 31 May 2007 15:53:30 -0700
  ...Use 2 clamps >> with the rod, a few pipe brackets screwed to a piece of plywood and >> you >> have a shelf! >> You may be...
• Fabrications, watertank fill outlets
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:21:12 -0700
  ...It may be stainless exhaust pipes and mufflers, with all the hangers that would need, brackets, modification of existing parts, some nice bicycle holder...
• Re: LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:33:07 -0600
  TJ Hannink wrote >I built a makeshift press out of an old floor jack, >unistrut and brackets to get a CV joint off an...
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:52:47 +0000
  ...2.1l exhaust headers, transverse pipes, c-pipe or > muffler? > Exhaust brackets different? > Engine mounts/bed rail fitting issues? > 1.9l starter re-use...
• Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 May 2012 12:43:11 -0700
  ...it has holes in it for 2.1 muffler support brackets. if you could get all those parts 'good used' it wouldn't be...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:29:16 -0700
  ...the welded in side brackets that hold the two front mounts of the syncro trans ....they should not be in the way. fore-aft...
• Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:05:29 +0000
  ...cluster, and other odds and ends? 2) What pieces would you grap just in case from an 86+ passenger van? (ecu, muffler brackets, ????) There...
• Heat in an air-cooled Syncro (long, boring, self-involved)
  Historical mailing list - T.J. Sheffield
  Thu, 18 May 2000 13:37:08 PDT
  ...generator that could be adapted to fit the air conditioning mounting brackets on the 911 engine. I'm thinking of a 220v or 408v...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 18:04:23 -0700
  ...You might try a pick and pull for the brackets... The top bracket appears to be diesel specific the thing that holds the alternator...
• Re: Front seat swap?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 17 May 2003 15:09:30 -0700
  ...This was harder than installing seat itself and required fabrication of metal brackets and attaching armrests. But in the end it all works well...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:40:42 -0700
  ...Safety aside, I need the van to remain in the same position; I'll be fabricating new engine mount brackets for the diesel carrier...
• Re: Back from Vacation! - Engines, Tires, Fuel Storeage Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 10:46:33 -0700
  ...How much do gerry cans (not to mention mounting brackets) cost and how many gerry can fillups to make it pay? Its a different...
• Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:31:53 EDT
  ...I installed a '90 A/C system into my '85, and had to add the brackets on the sides of the main unit and...
• Re: My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:32:06 -0800
  ...The bumper brackets bolt to frame-like members ..........but it's all just a welded together unibody in think it was once called, 'unit...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 06:59:25 EST
  ...Also decided that I will try to install the calipers with brackets to be bolted behind the bearing housing mounting points. This decision is...
• Planning an I-4 Conversion - need parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 20:50:58 -0800
  ...deluxe pair includes end brackets and nuts & bolts and 2 used engine mounts : 125.00 low grade pair .. . just the bars . . . . 75.00 one...