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• Re: Bus vs. Bug generators
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 17:15:07 -0500
  ...If you look at the mounting adapter used on your bus, you will note that the mounting plate adapter is "indented/concave" slightly. This...
• Need Radio Antenna for my Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 16:27:49 -0500
  ...However, I'm stumped on mounting an antenna. There is no mounting hole in the typical driver's-side front position. The only existing...
• Re: Serious brake question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 12:25:29 -0800
  ...Its obvious when you look at it...what you want to do is shim the lower mounting "bits" out towards the drum a tad...
• Engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 19:59:28 -0800
  ...Just throw away the VW bench top mounting bracket and insert the arm into the floor stand, and you have the best of both...
• Re: Sirius antenna placement on westy??
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 18:37:29 -0700
  ...Keep in mind that this location DOES NOT WORK AS WELL AS MOUNTING IT BELOW THE LUGGAGE RACK!! I know, since I have tried...
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:28:07 -0800
  ...I drilled my bracket's mounting holes between those ridges. Mike
• Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:45:33 -0700
  ...Are there plans available? > Tom, Marks kit <http://poptopshocks.blogspot.com/> comes complete with detailed mounting instructions. His kit differs from others from a...
• Re: cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 18:27:28 EST
  The spacers are for if you are mounting the cupholder on an almost, but not quite vertical (or horizontal) surface. As to getting to...
• flywheel specs
  Historical mailing list - CPPoillon
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:02:59 -0400
  In need the machining specs for the distance between the Flywheel mounting surface and the friction surface. TIA
• Re: NEW handle!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 22:35:40 -0500
  Gina - Would you consider mounting a gigantic VW BUS logo on the front of your schoolbus? BOB
• Re: Vanagon Hall Effect Sensor alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 11:32:35 -0700
  ...It may be possible to remove a vanagon sensor from crumbling > plastic and glue it into such a mounting base. > > Anybody smarter than me...
• Re: acessory rack mounting
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 07:37:21 -0700
  ...accessory rack mounting > >Hi Volks, > >What are your preferences for mounting Thule/Yakima-type racks to >your Westy? I've been waffling between towbar...
• Re: Rusted out support
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:58:42 -0700
  *"tube with a plate at each end for mounting"* looking at the parts diagram (3 & 5), I'd think it can be built using...
• MB wheels and rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:27:54 -0700
  ...Otherwise uneven mounting and wobbly wheels. Mike from Marin I blame it all on BenT, including steel wheel weights.
• Clutch slave bracket - diesel and boxer
  Historical mailing list - John Stepto
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 13:20:46 -0500
  ...I have the clutch slave cylinder mounting bracket from the boxer bell housing mounted on the diesel bell housing and the slave cylinder is...
• subaru converion question
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 18:16:28 -0800
  anyone know if the turbo legacy 2.2L engine will work with teh kennedy engieerring subaru mounting kit?
• Re: Exhaust pipe--Where to Get Mounting Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:03:32 -0500
  I need to get a replacment mounting bracket for my front exhaust pipe--in this case my bracket is the one that is bolted...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:59:27 -0700
  ...clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts > I just removed the clutch slave cylinder on my '82 air cooled Westy. Removing the rear bolt on the...
• Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 28 May 1999 21:51:32 -0400
  ...First, someone has suggested that the hitch mounting (which replaces the original bumper mounts) is not as sturdy as the originals. I don't...
• Jump seat for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sat, 29 May 2010 09:00:59 -0400
  ...A nice shape grey jumpseat that includes the mounting bracket for the drivers side. The seat itself isn't side specific but the mounting...
• Rear of engine sitting too low???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:37:39 -0700
  ...The rubber mounting points are still there and look to be intact. The front of the engine can't be "too high" because there...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 16:30:44
  ...Does anyone have any ideas for antenna mounting/locations. >Magneticare out because of the fiberglass top. Has anyone done any side >or bumper mounts...
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:22:46 -0800
  ...I drilled my bracket's mounting holes between those ridges. Mike
• Re: Westy Inverter Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:48:53 -0500
  ...Has anyone >had any luck with mounting in the battery box with an optima in there? I >know there is no airflow, but I...
• What's up with this rubber bumper strip?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 11:57:43 -0600
  ...From the backside, the holes for mounting the attachment buttons are not the usual slots that allow you to snap in the plastic buttons...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 14:16:45 EDT
  > > Setzler writes: > > > > I wouldn't recommend either the roof mounting sort or the front > > mounting....why subject your bikes to bugs, flying rocks, etc...
• Mounting Hella 500's
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:48:27 -0500
  ...Is this the same bracket? If not, does anyone know where I can get the mounting brackets? Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Vanagon...
• Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 09:38:15 -0800
  ...Suggestions for gluing plastic (mounting brackets) to glass? I don't think I'd want it "on" the rear shelf for two reasons. 1...
• [f] Re: Spare on nose
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 08:16:48 -0500
  captain@indy.net writes: >On Wed, 8 Nov 1995, Michael Wagner wrote: > >> Any advice on mounting the spare on the nose? Should I paint...
• Re: Mounting Spare on the rear of my van?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:52:39 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 8:26 PM Subject: Mounting Spare on the rear of my van? > Anyone know of a mount...
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:24:07 -0500
  ...I drilled my bracket's mounting holes between those ridges. Mike
• Re: Low Cost Inverter
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 12:03:08 -0800
  Yeah, velcro came to mind. Just seems weird that they don't have provisions for secure mounting. Thanks, James
• Spare on nose
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 21:47:53 -0700
  Any advice on mounting the spare on the nose? Should I paint the insides of the drilled holes with Rustoleum?
• For Sale: Two grey Carat rear-facing Seats
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 08:46:16 -0400
  Very good condition, grey cloth upholstery, mounting brackets included...Make offer Mike Nichols, Atlanta '81
• roof racks - website update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 14:15:49 -0700
  I have posted pictures and commentary of Sean Garret's roof rail rack mounting solution on my website. Alistair
• repair procedure: starter on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:21:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...l lift up the new unit, holding the upper mounting bolt in its bolt hole and slotting over the lower mounting bolt. The main...
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:11:45 -0800
  ...mounting cb radio? > > In addition to the question of mounting a CB radio there is also > a question about how to mount a CB...
• Re: Shudder in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:21:43 +0000
  ...Forward is fine. > I was wondering what may cause it, but not in forward going. > Of course, I can change the engine mountings or...
• Paulchen racks and bikes
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:49:52 -0700
  ...I HATE this method of mounting bikes, and much prefer the fork-mount (e.g. Yakima Steelhead) method. Has anyone tried mounting the Yakima...
• Re: repeated water pumps failing
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 22:19:48 -0500
  ...other any help would > appreciated > Bob Hi Bob, What if the mounting surface that the pump body attaches to is warped or somehow no...
• Re: Gauge Mounting Options
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:19:01 -0600
  ...Has anyone used the VDO A-pillar mounting pods in a Vanagon? They > look like a nice way of putting 2-5 gauges in...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 17:16:56 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any ideas for antenna mounting/locations. >Magneticare out because of the fiberglass top. Has anyone done any side >or bumper mounts...
• Re: SA Quad light grille UPDATE
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 12:39:29 -0800
  ...its mounting/adjusting hardware, no? What about the two high beams or those included in the grille? Will the round lamp mounting frame bolt...
• Poptop bed
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:45:39 EST
  I have an extra poptop bed. Cushions and covers in good shape. Also a front table arm and mounting bracket (no table).
• CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 05:39:50 -0800
  For those of you who have added after market cruise control to your leakers, where did you mount the control unit?
• vanagon Glove Boxes for sale...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:16:26 EDT
  folks, i have a few vanagon glove boxes for sale, with all mounting brackets..in black or brown.. chris
• Middle Seat Mounting Clips
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:05:59 -0700
  ...The T3 Vanagon middle seat mounting configuration is totally different and the hardware is NOT interchangeable. Harvey Harvey "I live with fear, death, and...
• Re: Frozen slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:31:58 -0500
  ...Remove the flare nut, and letthe brake fluid drain intothepan under thevan.Next, remove the mounting bolt that is closest tothe steering wheel. Placehis...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:17:58 +0000
  ...So the main culprit seems to be the connection between the transmission front mounting and the transmission itself. I removed the transmission front mounting...
• Re: Exhaust Mounting question PLEASE HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:21:45 EDT
  ...to the motor. >> buffy, Which way are the arrows on the motor mounting bar ends pointing? You did check them, didn't you? Rich
• Re: G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:01:39 EDT
  ...Anybody know if this is the same type of block as the inline 4 cylinder engines that are used for vanagon conversions? Mounting angles...
• South African five-cylinder bell housing, diesel 4-cylinder mounting parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 11:38:53 -0700
  ...One Audi 2.0 five-cylinder TD engine, complete but partially disassembled and needs rebuild, $200 Also, a complete mounting parts kit from an...
• Solar Panel Fitment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 08:32:11 -0300
  Does anyone have an opinion (who am I kidding :-) or a best practice for mounting a solar panel on a Westfalia? D
• Anybody - '88 In Dash Stereos with CD Players?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:34:36 EDT
  Has anybody found an aftermarket CD player/stereo that fits our Heidelberg mounting system and so-on?
• Re: INFO needed: Anybody have one of those SA 85 liter tanks? These are the longer version of our 2wd tanks.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 17 May 2007 10:25:25 -0700
  ...They do > come with longer straps and a new rear mounting bar that you must attach > since you cut away the original rear mounting...
• Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:12:34 -0700
  ...anyone have an opinion on the best (strongest and least damaging) > mounting option for securing quickfists and other items to the fiber board > cabinets...
• Re: Bench Seat, Reasons, Child Seats, other things.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 17:06:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Seat has seatbelts but no mounting brackets. Owner will need 1 top mounting bracket and two floor brackets. I think dealer cost on these...
• Alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 22:00:43 -0800
  ...and the battery, but my concern is with the mechanical mounting. The 65 amp. has three mounting tabs for the heater blower fan housing...
• Fwd: gas tank bushing
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:35:06 -0400
  ...I suspect these are mounting bushings that go between the two mounting brackets and the underside of the tank. mordoi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mary...
• Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:30:15 -0600
  For 3 examples of mounting types on my van see - http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0570-1.jpg http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0571...