In a message dated 98-03-20 08:33:22 EST, crud@DNET.NET writes:

> The van that I bought last week has a problem.
>  It is a 87 westfalia, but it has 91 bumpers and trim all the way around.
>  When I tried to jack it up on the side, the trim started to crack.
>  This is because the holes on the trim are not lined up perfectly with the
>  holes for the jack. As soon as I try jacking (no pun), the trim starts to
>  break.
>
>  I want a new and different jack that doesn't fit through the holes.
>  Can you help me with this one?

The vans with the trim panels cam with a new style jack that has a longer rod.
I think the problem is that your jack's rod may not be long enough to engage
completely.  I'd attempt to try a newer Vanagon jack before trying a
completely different one.

Good luck,
Jim Davis