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• Re: '85 vs '90 : Gas tank and Gas tank Straps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:25:33 -0500
  Yeah they're pretty bad. Well, by forever I meant in either mine or the van's life time :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie...
• 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...
• Re: Wiper tip
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 21:08:10 -0500
  ...Moving the grab strap up to the sill right below the window allows your left leg room to ride up between the steering wheel...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:48:16 -0800
  ...I cable strapped the hoses to the intake runners (a la the tencentlife rebuild) but put split sections of left over hose between the...
• Re: Front Door Hinge Modification?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:46:35 -0700
  the idea is to provide an intermediate 'bump' on the limit strap thingey, so it can stop opening at about 55 to 60 % open...
• Re: Steering Column "Flex"
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 20:25:25 -0700
  ...It really looks > like the rather thin straps that the shear bolts attach to, are simply > flexing a little from side to side (I...
• Re: Securing table
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:42:34 -0800
  ...I'd often thought to make a restraining "strap" of some kind to fit between a bolt at this hole and table arm. Could...
• Re: Primary Battery Removal: How to?
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 19:26:32 -0400
  ...The holes go over the posts and the strap becomes a handle.. It's an old tool, got it from my Dad. The downfall...
• Re: Still need that muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 22:23:18 EDT
  ...I made one from that metal strap material that you use for pipe hangers (like household pipe). Just check out your local hardward superstore...
• Re: ECU needed (found one)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 19:03:01 -0600
  ...Plus, the problem I was having with the lack of current to the dash was ye ole corroded battery ground strap. Sean 83 Westy...
• Air Cond Duct Recall - Part question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 12:03:22 -0800
  ...I'm guessing it is a small metal strap or something similar.... Thanks, John
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:50:03 -0500
  ground straps, ignition switch plug,then take your new starter to an advance auto parts store and have them test it for free.
• (long, condescending) Re: Jump Seats & Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 15:23:55 -0500
  ...My 97 Passat came with one tether strap mounting point in the middle, with the screw bosses to add the tether strap hooks to...
• Re: INFO needed: Anybody have one of those SA 85 liter tanks? These are the longer version of our 2wd tanks.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 17 May 2007 09:05:23 -0400
  ...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: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:42:05 -0800
  ...It is strapped to the intake snorkel. ECU is in stock location, no parts needed. Somewhere buried in my first thread I mentioned that...
• Fuel Tank Removal and Reinstall
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 1 May 1998 09:56:21 EDT
  ...Undo the two bolts (13mm) that hold the metal straps to the front frame of the van. 3. Remove straps by pulling the tab...
• Re: More on Westy Curtains...
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:45:30 -0800
  ...Oh, dang! I forgot to show where on the van the curtain straps attach to. Most importantly, where the one double-length strap goes...
• More Syncro and Stainless Steel Parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:45:47 -0500
  ...Syncro Gas Tank Level Sender- $199 Syncro Gas Tank Level Sender Mounting Ring (stainless)- $99 Syncro Gas Tank Straps (stainless)- $275 Syncro Rear Brake...
• cold solder and other maladies
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 20:10:10 -0800
  ...Besides disconnecting the battery before removing the brain box, etc, I'd STRONGLY recomend getting a ground strap and conductive, grounded workplace for this...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 15:28:09 -0400
  I got the muffler straps from Bow-Wow in Surrey, BC and the carrier that mount beneath the muffler from Ken Wilfey's Van...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:36:37 -0400
  ...I thought that you were going to go with the FAS version that has the > tire bolt down option. Strap or chain will work.
• Gas tank removal question.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:31:46 -0400
  ...Other than straightening the retention tabs (the triangularly bent pieces on the aft edge) on the gas tank straps, is there any way to...
• Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:21:52 -0700
  ...I think my dad had a battery removal strap but no idea >> what happened to it. Maybe I will go get strap and battery...
• Re: Hard starting 84 vanagon - stumped
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:49:07 +0100
  ...Merely replacing the strap is not enough; you need to clean the surfaces with which the ground strap makes electrical contact. You need to...
• Re: Loose motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:46:49 -0800
  All right, you must be talking about the 'tie strap' that joins the bottom of the two engine cradle bars. A simple strap of...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:32:00 -0500
  ...The westy has metal cleats that can be use, one strap pulling to each side. On other cars, including tintop vanagons, we pass the...
• Re: Muffler Strap/Engine Tin Wanted.
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:23:56 -0400
  ...Technically, I don't need the "support rods" as mine are good, but the strap and the bracket the strap connects to.....this item...
• Re: Shipping a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 19:47:24 -0400
  I shipped a palleted Porsche tranny via UPS--securely strapped to the pallet, then built a thick cardboard box over it and shrink-wrapped...
• Re: Exhaust brackets and muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Wed, 17 May 2006 14:21:03 -0400
  I had my bottom bracket that attaches to the bottom of the motor on the driver's side break at least three times and...
• Re: rear seatbelts too short
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:50:45 -0500
  Remember that you can't mix seat belt straps and receivers from early ('80~'84) with those of later ('85~'91) models. If you...
• Re: Ventilation through the doors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 23:09:06 -0700
  ...1321 > >> >> >Chris -- do you have door handles in addition to the pull >> >straps, or just the straps? Curious.... >> Uh ... I have a door thingy...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan 2.5 Ground Strap At Hood
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 4 Nov 2015 15:26:54 -0800
  ...1993 Eurovan 2.5 Ground Strap At Hood Thanks! I get it. And here I thought it was for the Flux Capacitor < Kidding > It...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:21:13 -0600
  ...with fifteen river crossings) But to my surprise, they did not strap the Landcruiser down onto the trailer. Just put it in gear and...
• Re: cool hatch acessory mod.. (fun easy stuff to do this weekend)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 11:23:43 -0400
  ...unless you do this.. > on the 93 up Eurovans there is a large assist strap tha hangs down from the > hatch panel, right underneath...
• Glove box retainer straps
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:17:50 -0700
  Anyone either find a source for these or fabricate a good replacement? They often broke on my '84 and the same thing is true...
• re 1986 Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:19:34 -0400
  ...s electrical system the main culprit proved to be the ground strap from the trans mount to the chassis... it looked good but it...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:35:23 -0800
  ...Believe me, a set of rack straps alone is not enough. If one fails, you are left with only one strap and it won...
• Re: all those tire postings
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 19 May 2002 00:37:15 -0500
  ...If you are cash-strapped, don't buy a Vanagon. I'm not kidding. They are vehicles that require a lot of maintenance, and...
• Re: Paulchen racks and bikes
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:24:19 -0700
  ...I was considering the Yakima tracks so I could have those nice wheel clamp/strap thingys and maybe the frame clamp set ups. I...
• Re: Handle Straps
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 13:54:35 -0700
  At 10:44 AM 4/29/98 -0500, Steve Manning wrote: >Anyone have the handle straps for the rear bench area of a 84...
• westie luggage rack mod
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 19:15:37 -0700
  ...The eye straps stand prouder than the stock units, will alloy easier bungie and rope attachment. The west marine part number is 477836 (has...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 May 2003 12:40:19 -0600
  "and I would urge anyone adding another battery to use a similarly large ground lead for it." I have a braided ground strap on...
• need muffler brackets for 2.1 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 22:43:12 -0500
  ...I need both muffler brackets for a 2.1 waterboxer. (Straps, too, but those are usually shot!) Mine are too rusty to bother fixing...
• parts for 91 syncro
  Historical mailing list - peter cobb
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 08:43:26 -0800
  Anyone know where I can get a fuel tank strap for the left and right corners for 91 syncro ,my mechanic said would have...
• Part numbers?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Comer
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:44:19 EDT
  ...the exhaust to the bottom of the block and the two straps that hold the muffler up? Does anyone know where i can get...
• Re: Therein, lies a tale.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:47:44 -0500
  ...Loosen ground strap. Unlock doors, remove >>> ground strap. Go add oil to engine. >> >> Sounds like your most important datum right now is the location...
• Re: Muffler substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:08:03 -0600
  ...years other than the muffler strap rusting out & I replaced that w/ a Terry K heavy duty strap, bolts came falling off, & Midas replaced...
• Re: Tiico and Diesel Bent Frame Rails
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 15:43:03 -0700
  ...mount | | > > > > > |___| strap |___| > > > > > > > > > > As I said, poor art. But the two mounts have > > things that drop down a > > > > > little > > > > > and the strap bolts to the...
• Re: Rear hatch release
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:05:36 -0400
  Yes, I was thinking a handle with a strap. But had not finalized my thinking. I might have a brown door handle from the...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1418
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Mon, 07 Jul 97 21:20:08
  ...They seal completely >waterproof, and are eary to hoist up and strap down. I also >expect less extra wind drag than from a box...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:31:15 -0800
  ...This wire was > held to the sensor with a small type of cable strap. image of repair > showing similar: http://tinyurl.com/lq2zqtw > If...
• Re: Exhaust Success!-except the Strap!!
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 11:06:32 -0400
  ...If I can't lay my hands on a strap in the next couple of days, I think I'll do this for inspection...
• Re: removing battery
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:12:20 -0800
  ...Next time put a cloth strap (old duffel bag strap) through the slots & under the battery before you drop it into the battery box...
• Non OEM VW Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  19 Jan 95 18:33:55 EST
  ...The problem is the diameter of the new muffler is smaller then the OEM muffler and the straps that wrap over it to secure...
• Re: strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 22:54:48 EST
  ...i > >>replaced a corroded ground strap from the head to the coil and that didnt > >help > >>either.. > >> > >>no strange idle or warning lights precede...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 07:31:14 -0800
  ...Of course, it would need to have strapping for > good support, but so do the original pipes. In my '91 VW Vanagon > GL Campmobile...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:07:22 -0500
  ...Mike Wesley Pegden wrote: > Today I tried a new ignition switch and changed out the transmission > ground strap. Neither fixed the problem. I don...
• Eurovan questions (new owner)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 20:54:42 -0000
  ...I hope to be able to become a participating member of 'the community' again soon, but right now I'm strapped for time and...
• Re: removing battery
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:07:43 -0500
  ...I normally use a battery strap. First time I ever lifted one out, I grabbed it by the ends and out it came but...
• Last ride of the Backmobile
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:54:14 +0100
  ...winter.......) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqZLaLxbLKo Notice the cooler strapped to the front - the original was chrashed beyond repair and impossible to...