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• Re: Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:01:35 -0600
  ...for the crescent-shaped > "retaining > rings" that hold on the gas support lifts for the rear door? I also > need > instructions on how to...
• Re: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:14:19 -0700
  ...This supported the engine with the tranny out and allowed be to control the angle at which the engine was hanging (kinda critical when...
• Vanagon Zetec Conversion Kit? - Not the Turnkey
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 12:37:40 -0500
  ...Our main reason for not offering a kit, was because support hours are so much higher, and in a small company this can be...
• Re: parking brake cable guide
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 22:25:36 +0000
  You need them to support the cable sheath. No support, no cable action. They are available at the dealer and they are fairly cheap...
• Re: Rear engine support bar question....
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 00:25:57 -0800
  ...Rear engine support bar question.... > Hey all... > My rear engine support bar end caps were falling out due to rust around > them. > So i...
• Supporting tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 09:15:43 -0500 (CDT)
  Upon further reading of Muir they have update in the Changes and New Ideas section, it suggests that you don't need to support...
• Re: Anyone gutted a westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 20:32:22 -0400
  ...Also the shelf that supports the evaporator is built into the cabinet and supported by it. You would have to extend the shelf to...
• Need a Job? ("Open topic" Friday, slight Vanagon cont.)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:26:29 -0800
  ...This essential position rounds out our Customer Care team by supporting our customers with their Internet marketing activities and Web site needs. As a...
• Re: NVC-Votes needed for business support. A second request for help!
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 16:59:24 -0800
  ...NVC-Votes needed for business support. > > > > As many of you know I work on VW's as a side business. I am looking for...
• Re: '77 Westy: Interference between Bed and Table
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 20 May 1996 15:44:11 -0400
  ...Observations: - I think you're just looking for the convenience of leaving the support in place. The table gets in the way of the...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:19:07 -0600
  ...If one already has a gasoline engine and tank installed, why not support a legit company that sells a superior [gas-fired] product with...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:15:48 -0400
  ...It's safe to say that the Bus Depot would not exist today had it it not been for that support, which has continued...
• Re: Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 14:30:48 -0700
  ...Generally, the tires should be inflated to support the maximum amount of weight allowed at each wheel position. Most auto manufacturers take the GVWR...
• Vanagon Hatch Trivia
  Historical mailing list - J. R. BROOKOVER / MFG IS
  Wed, 19 Feb 1997 10:31:14 EST
  ...Should we be using two right supports? And does anyone know what the difference between the two may be? Another Vanagon mystery. * THANK YOU...
• Re: VW Bus Manuals on CD
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 14:08:44 -0400
  > The advertisement that I got from RBB stated that 1.) the manuals > support both Windows and Mac O/S and 2.) they retail for...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:11:04 -0700
  So obvious that they're easy to overlook, but that 's the reason for a checklist: fuses. Karl Wolz
• Re: Pillow Support for Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 17:35:40 -0400
  -- a brilliant solution! >Velcro a lanyard to yor jammies, or attach the strap to a buttonhole. > >Soooo fire away!
• Re: Burning Van...(f)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 15:20:15 -0800
  > i hear speedo makes a special swimsuit for supporting those with extremely > large ....egos.. LOL > > > chris got one, chris? benT
• Re: TII conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:23:37 EDT
  ...The lack of an O2 sensor with appropriate ECU support would require the complete replacement of the kit-supplied motronic unit with a full...
• Re: Trailers
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:13:43 -0700
  ...In real life the Go-Westy tow bar is better supported than it looks in the pictures, the towbar also hooks to the rear...
• VW monitoring this site? was: List CD $$$$
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 10:22:02 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-08 10:15:41 EDT, inua@QUICKLINK.NET writes: << And the effort and support would solidify this group...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:43:29 -0500
  ...Anyhow, I've got the engine and transmission disconnected, I've got the engine supported (by a chunk of wood and a chain in...
• A different way of removing/installing Vanagon engines...
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 01:19:37 -0400
  I mostly made this frame because I was going to be working on gravel but also because I HATE doing the Jack Shuffle, supporting...
• Re[2]: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
  Historical mailing list - Ed McMullin
  Fri, 08 Sep 95 09:21:00 PDT
  ...Maybe the nine-seaters just have more sticking >out toward the sliding door, and maybe an extra seat-frame support >that extends down to...
• Re: Curtain support
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:41:40 PDT
  ...Correct guys? You would have to put a bunch of tension on the cord to make it support the weight of the curtains across...
• BLue Paz SAGA
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 12:59:30 -0500
  Thanks to all that respond, support, and give me leads for my case.... Here is the latest: A quick recap... Ever since my fuel...
• In defense of Ron
  Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:02:05 -0500
  Those of us in a high volume levels of customer support know exactly what Ron is up against. Look, the bottom line is this...
• Re: WTB: Wasserboxer engine mount
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:01:23 -0700
  ...Wasserboxer engine mount > Dear Listees, > > Anyone have a wasserboxer engine carrier for sale? > > I don't need it to support my TDI engine (it...
• review of vanagon cd
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 23:33:09 -0600
  ...positive note is the bentley software tech support staff. very helpful and did not come up with the usual "we dont support that configuration...
• conversion parts RE: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 21:14:26 -0400
  I have some fan shrouds and rad supports if you want to convert to a common rad.
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 22:13:02 -0400
  Huh???????????? On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:04 PM , Loren Busch wrote: > Minus ten points for Off Topic posts....:)
• DONATE HERE (was "Who Supports The List")
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:37:25 -0700
  >Is there a PayPal account setup for list donations? Yes indeed! http://gerry.vanagon.com/info/donations.html
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:10:30 -0700
  ...Vanagon rear hatchback supports > WARNING! > > > >I concur with the poster who suggested to not > use supports. Back when I > > first started on this list...
• Re: Safari windows for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 16 May 2012 20:39:50 -0700
  ...I don't see any supports and couldn't find any other pics. BenT sent from my electronic leash On May 16, 2012, at...
• Re: West Texas, marathon-alpine stranded vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:30:13 -0800
  ...Little to no cell reception and limited email support. I am gains troubles locating the vanagon rescue list. Support would be greatly aprecited, Adam...
• Re: NVC-Votes needed for business support. A second request for help!
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 11:35:13 -0800
  ...NVC-Votes needed for business support. > > > > As many of you know I work on VW's as a side business. I am looking for...
• Re: Exhaust questions
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 10:21:24 -0600
  ...In trying to find it, I found that my muffler is > > not supported like I would like it to be. The brackets that used...
• Re: 5- and 6-cylinder VW vans
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 23:58:00 -0400
  ...some parts like the new support for the >front transmission mount and square holes for the engine support, which >altogether allows a 3 cm...
• Pasadena Area Mechanical Support?
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Thu, 7 May 1998 09:41:39 +0100
  Greetings: I would appreciate recommendations from fellow vanagon owners about any vanagon mechanics in the vicinity of Pasadena CA. Thanks -- Frank LaHorgue
• Re: This Community.
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Thu, 3 Apr 2014 18:06:03 -0500
  ...Try to find that kind of expert support at your dealership or anywhere else in the VW World. And they are not alone, this...
• Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:15:41 -0400
  ...I love how they sell a kit and then calmly state that they will give no technical support with it whatsoever. The customer support...
• Re: bike carrier 2
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 13:03:11 -0500
  ...bike carrier 2 > > >> Here is a good page (in French unfortunately) that summarize different >> options. >> http://mononc.free.fr/VanagonInfo/RackVanagon/SupportVelos.htm >> >> You...
• Re: bike carrier 2
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 18:16:56 +0000
  ...bike carrier 2 > > > > Here is a good page (in French unfortunately) that summarize different > > options. > > http://mononc.free.fr/VanagonInfo/RackVanagon/SupportVelos.htm > > > > You...
• Re: broken exhaust header
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 07:10:14 EDT
  ...Except.......the flanges and support brackets are not stainless and are showing copious amounts of rusting of the support brackets. My van is driven...
• Re: will yours fit in the garage?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:44:04 -0500
  ...But here in Florida the building code dictates a series of metal supports running the width of the inside of the door, and with...
• VW dealer support
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:01:49 -0800
  ...the demise of the Vanagon in the USA is the terrible support from VW dealers. When I first got my Vanagon, I mistakenly thought...
• Re: MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:30:25 -0800
  ...Although not officially supported there are quite a few ways to get around it. Either modify the installer disk or install it on a...
• Re: exhaust gaskets leaking
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 21:50:25 -0500
  ...Getting the nuts off without breaking a stud off is 'the > hard part.' More evidence supporting the PO's claim of a new motor...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 10:50:14 -0500
  ...The rightside engine carrier is attached fore and aft and > the bonded rubber mounting is attached to it and to the right engine > support...
• Engine swap to 1.9L TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 11:52:14 +0200
  ...Turbo Diesel - Exhaust system from a Diesel - Rubber engine support from a Diesel - Engine support from a Diesel, have to be modified The small...
• Re: dash/stereo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 19:56:24 EST
  ...might have to pop out ashtray and make sure rear support isnt bolted to rear support V hanger, if so unbolt it via ashtray...
• testing vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:49:23 +0000
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:13:53 -0700
  Some ways to keep the rear door open: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/hatchstrut/hatchstruts.htm Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
• Re: Need a Pop Top Part.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:51:23 -0700
  ...You can see the miss alignment in the > supports and it is leaving black grindy metal on the knee joint. Like > that description?? Grindy...
• Re: this past weekend trip report
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:35:45 +0000
  ...I also envy you guys with wives who support and participate in the Vanagon thing. My wife (I guess now on her way to...
• Re: Unprecise gearshift on Caravelle Bus 1982
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 21 May 2004 05:58:14 -0700
  Jens wrote: "The support "stick" for the end of the gearshift rod, has a small plastic ring, that should make the connection a tight...
• 1.9 obsolete muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 06:39:29 EDT
  I learned yesterday that the muffler support bracket, 025-251-519, for the 1.9 has become NLA ! Thanks VW one more time. Anyone...
• Re: Stove top grills?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 23 May 2007 22:32:38 -0700
  ...The dang space in the center of those wire grills, or "Pot supports" (that sounds more vintage VW van..) is so big that my...
• Bubble/ Poptop and Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:22:19 -0800
  ...The spring/cable setup hidden in the Vanagon Westy support bars helps the most when needed the most. I would love to find some...
• Re: Detlev is ill
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:34:42 +0000
  ...Click here to support HELP Detlev Hanschke Fight Cancer organized by Detlev Hanschke But since I'm close by [relatively} I dropped off a...