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• Friday: Tech Support
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 08:26:37 -0400
  This ought to make you feel better about� your computer skills! Tech� support: What kind of computer do you have? Customer: A� white one...
• Re: Friday: Tech Support
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:55:16 +0000
  ...Tech  support:   Are you sure it's plugged into the computer? Customer:   No. I can't  get behind the computer. Tech  support:    Pick up...
• '79 ac - interior metal 'supports'
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 07:38:29 -0500
  I've noticed that on my 'new' 79's ac, the interior plastic vent and blower assembly mounted on the roof has metal "supports...
• Fuel rail support
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:35:47 -0800
  I way behind in my emails and this list support. I’m trying to get back on the posting horse. I’ll start with...
• WTB: rear table support arm
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 18:49:21 -0700
  I need the support arm for the rear table in an '82 Westy. I have the front table support arm but no front table...
• Re: Tranny Support
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 23:05:38 -0400
  The problem with VW was (and probably still is,) that some years they supported the tranny, some years they didn't. Here are the...
• Re: Supporting tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 14:40:06 -0400
  The deal is that on all buses with a type IV engine you don't need to support the tranny. (also on split windows...
• Re: missing '86 table support
  Historical mailing list - Coyne, Annie
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 13:23:59 -0500
  ...missing '86 table support Getting back to the original topic - the van I purchased has the table that is meant to go between the...
• Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:19:49 -0700
  ​RE: Hedliner Support My '90 has the full support.
• Awning supported by jack brackets?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 22:46:24 -0700
  ...I thought I read about somewhere there was an awning specifically designed for Vanagons that used the jack brackets for supports. Ever heard of...
• Syncro transmission support
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:52:59 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for a Syncro transmission support. Anybody has one fo sale? Best regards.
• Re: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 23:09:20 -0500
  ...How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose Anybody know how to re-attach the interior cross over supports in the back...
• Re: Engine support for I4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 08:34:42 -0400
  This is the only VW made support, and not a good one at that. Here in the USA, this support will not work well...
• Re: Friday: Tech Support
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 16:38:25 -0700
  I'm still working tech support as I type this.� I can appreciate the humor but only ruefully since I'm exposed to the...
• Re: Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 11:54:30 ADT
  ...Otherwise as you pull the engine backwards the input shaft ends up supporting the tranny briefly until it separates completely. Use a jack, not...
• Re: '77 Westy: Interference between Bed and Table
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chanin
  Mon, 20 May 1996 06:44:48 -0700
  My only concern would be that the Pipe Support for the table lends support to the end of the bed. I beleive that the...
• How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:30:08 -0700
  Anybody know how to re-attach the interior cross over supports in the back of the van to the outer body skin. I have...
• Stove lid support
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sun, 14 May 2000 20:56:06 EDT
  Does anyone know of a source for the support for the stove lid? I am using a stick at the present time. Coop
• Re: Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 09:30:33 EST
  try a set of seats from a Merkur...Xr4Ti or Scorpio..they are super comfy and have inflatable lumbar supports chris
• Volvo seats in a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:50:13 EST
  ...They have great support and the firmness and especially great lower back support (I think this is lumbar support?) There is a knob on...
• Re: VW dealer support
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:06:09 -0500
  ...VW dealer support was classified as spam by our systems and was quarantined." messages on my reply to VW dealer support (among others). Some...
• Friday: Tech Support
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 17:40:03 -0400
  I been in Tech Support for decades, this skit is still the best: Nordic Medieval Computer Helpline http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muopQvWoGbc...
• jump seat
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 08:25:47 -0800
  I ended up buy a junkyard support of the normal "third" bench seat, cutting in half, a front seat with swivel, welding the swivel...
• Rear hatch strut support
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 18:07:27 -0800
  ...the rear hatch strut support. PVC Electrical conduit, or similar. 3/4" ID, about 1" OD 8" long. Remove bottom mount, slide over left...
• Need a Pop Top Part.
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:42:00 -0400
  Hi all I would like to replace my OR figure a way to repair my forward supports with cross bar. I have the cross...
• Re: jump seat
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 13:38:08 -0000
  ...I have a bunch of extra supports and I need a center style jump seat. I'm off to the garage now... Herb in...
• 2.1 dipstick suppoort bracket needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 1 May 2009 08:30:53 -0400
  hi, I need the metal brace that goes under the alternator support bracket and supports the dipstick tube on a 2.1. thanks mike
• Table Support
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 23:03:06 -0500
  Anybody got one of those table supports they would care to give up. The one that bolts to the back corner of the driver...
• re:Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 7:13:37 PDT
  ----------------------[Reply - Original Message]---------------------- --------------------------------------------- ===================================================================== Peter asked about supporting transaxle while pulling engine in a 73. My son and I just pulled the engine in his...
• Re: radio support screw
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 20:11:55 -0500
  ...radio support screw > I'm about ready to swap my existing radio to one with a cd changer. There is > one screw that supports...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:32:13 +0100
  Yep, it will fall down! Be sure to place the bottom of the door on a stable support (e.g block of wood) before...
• re: Supporting tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 14:04:01 -0400
  ...All the buses with Type IV engines don't need the tranny supported when you pull the engine. Sean Stueber --------------------- Forwarded message:
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 12:36:22 EDT
  ...the support is on the lugs. chris
• bike carrier 2
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 11:46:07 -0500
  ...http://mononc.free.fr/VanagonInfo/RackVanagon/SupportVelos.htm You can use Google to translate: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u...
• Re: GoWesty2.3--how do you like it?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:21:16 +0000
  ...He wanted to develop a forum of TIICO owners that could support the motor since he was getting such poor support from Peter. The...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 01:38:09 -0800
  The 'drone' your Tiico has is most likely caused by the left engine support. Read on: Back when the Vanagon diesel was introduced her...
• R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 11:11:33 -0800
  ...Looking at Bentley it shows the mounts attached between the carrier (moustache bar) and the engine support. I had originally thought that the way...
• WTB---exaust support bar
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:56:44 -0700
  ...the part is a support bar, on the left side from rear, it is connected to the exaust and also to the engine bottom...
• Westy cabinet shelf improvements??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 14:22:15 -0800
  Has anyone found a better, more secure, and/or adjustable method to support the shelf in the cabinet under the sink in a Westy...
• Re: Wanted: muffler support bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:54:18 -0500
  ...muffler support bracket Hi, Anyone parting out or have on hand the muffler support bracket and retaining strap to fit a 2.1l exhaust...
• Re: Buying Vans on e-Bay
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:25:10 -0500
  less than no support sounds right. Sounds like Ebay, alright. Paypal will give you8 good support. I have bought 2 vehicles off ebay. never...
• Wanted: muffler support bracket
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:17:45 -0500
  Hi, Anyone parting out or have on hand the muffler support bracket and retaining strap to fit a 2.1l exhaust (Digifant)? Please p...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:15:51 -0500
  Whoa!! I sincerely hope one does not rely on the jack only for support. Jack stands to accompany the jack are the only way...
• Tin tops rear speakers support wanted
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:57:07 -0400
  Hello all, Here is a request for the plastic supports found on the rear of 7 passenger tin top vanagons with the little rear...
• Re: Bend in Alternator Support Arm?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:46:09 -0400
  The support arms on both my '84 and my '85 are like that and have been since I've owned them (the '84 since...
• Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 13:57:52 -0700
  For our aging road divas, I'm sure volks have the minimum support kit they keep always available in their diva...er van. What...
• Re: Food for the traveler from the tv
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:52:01 -0700
  ...Support for Ultimate Campgrounds File at http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/ I got the same kind of support when I had a couple of questions...
• Buying Vans on e-Bay
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:41:58 -0500
  > > Paypal will > give you8 good support. > HA! Individual experiences may vary. Given that eBay owns PayPal, you can expect the same evasive level of...
• Re: Westy cabinet shelf improvements??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 17:19:04 -0700
  ...There is a kind made of plastic bracket that has a flat bottom support that plugs into a hole you drill. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: A/C evaporator housing removal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 02:24:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They are only part of the evaporator support and I think provide relatively little of the support. There is also a series of fasteners...
• Re: Van Stuff (Heidelberg OEM installed Radio)
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 14:13:20 -0500
  ...from my Palm Desktop: "Midwest Electronics" Electronics Company/Blaupunkt Service and Support Main: 800-920-2121 Parts/Service Support: 800-266-2528 Tech Support...
• Re: Marine Corps Birthday today
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:10:36 -0500
  ...I don't support this war, but I support the troops. There's good people (on both sides)getting killed over there right now...
• Re: Midwest Busathon? + Knoxvillw VW's
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 13:10:25 -0500
  > >I'm up for it, but I'm not sensing a groundswell of >support. Perhaps as part of Da Trip?? I'll be out...
• Engine support for I4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 08:13:54 -0400
  Hi List, Do I absolutely need the diesel engine support 068199207B and 068199208A to install a 2.0L Jetta 97 engine? Are there other...
• Looking for Syncro Vanagon engine support bar
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 16:56:55 -0500
  I am looking for a good used engine support bar for a Syncro Vanagon. Yes they are different from the standard 2.1l engine...
• Other autos w/parts & service support?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 06:57:05 -0500
  ...Are there any recommended, that have Vanagon level Parts Availability & Online Support? Is the Vanagon a special case because of the success of the...
• Re: westie stove top support hinge
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 17:07:31 +0000
  ...westie stove top support hinge > > >>Hi all, >> I'm looking for the westie stove top support hinge that is located >>on the right side...
• Re: NVC-Votes needed for business support. A second request for help!
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 18:03:09 -0800
  ...NVC-Votes needed for business support. A second request for help!
• Re: Supporting tranny
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 16:37:50 -0500
  As a alternative to strapping up the transaxle, I have supported it with blocks. This makes the Bus not moveable, so it is not...
• Looking for a part
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 15:23:06 -0500
  ...I'm looking for the support for the two windows switchs on the driver's side door. The support is broken and doesn't...