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• Vanagon Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:28:14 +1100
  ...a) There are so many hoses, connections, etc that there WILL be gas leaks. All automotive A/C systems leak gas - through the crimp...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:30:00 -0400
  ...watch?v=9HkA1GYQnvY&t=258s > >> > >> You can see the starter wire connection at the solenoid (that Jim and > Jason > >> mentioned) at 4:10, when...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:57:03 -0700
  ...eye on things for sure.. > and I do remove the original crimp clamps for sure ... > those do eventually leak. > I always eliminate the firewall...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:02 -0700
  ...it had hose clamps on some connections just as i had on mine before i did repairs ... when i returned to the van after...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:37:21 -0700
  ...Spade connectors are connected >> > > > properly and are tight / clean surfaces on spades and wire >> > connections. I >> > > > am not sure on the condition of the...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:29:18 -0800
  ...You should be able to remove a >>> couple of screws and drop the panel down and you will see the ground >>> connections to the...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:22:43 -0700
  ...I’ve done enough of these that I have the > stuff to crimp the hoses which helps when doing mods like upgrading the > condenser...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 17:24:29 -0600
  ...carefully replace with quality stuff, sealed connections to > > stop further corrosion of the wire and good crimping tools. > > > > Yes. If replacement is needed, then...
• Speedometer Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
  ...I did the speedo cable last since I have big hands and have a hard time reaching into the little space provided for connection...
• article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
  ...Butt-splice and ring-terminal connections that are crimped should be avoided in favor of their soldered counterparts. Finally, don't over- look the...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:43:50 -0400
  ...Spade connectors are >> > > > connected properly and are tight / clean surfaces on spades and >> > > > wire >> > connections. I >> > > > am not sure on the condition of the...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:48:09 -0400
  ...watch?v=9HkA1GYQnvY&t=258s >> >> >> >> You can see the starter wire connection at the solenoid (that Jim and >> Jason >> >> mentioned) at 4:10, when...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:37:16 -0700
  ...Spade connectors are > >> > > > connected properly and are tight / clean surfaces on spades and > >> > > > wire > >> > connections. I > >> > > > am not sure on the condition of the...
• Re: Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 15:11:07 -0400
  ...connections are two spade connectors in the area under the shelf in > the >> right compartment next to the tank. You'll need to crimp...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:07:32 -0700
  ...watch?v=9HkA1GYQnvY&t=258s >>>>> >>>>> You can see the starter wire connection at the solenoid (that Jim and >>> Jason >>>>> mentioned) at 4:10, when...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 22:27:43 +0000
  ...watch?v=9HkA1GYQnvY&t=258s >> >> >> >> You can see the starter wire connection at the solenoid (that Jim and >> Jason >> >> mentioned) at 4:10, when...
• Re: '87 Westy 2.1L, Running Rough, No Power, Dies at Idle (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:30:35 -0400
  ...The plastic tower makes for a lousy connection. Move it. Make sure the wire and crimp is in good condition. Any voltage drop here...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:00:56 -0800
  ...You should be able to remove a >>>> couple of screws and drop the panel down and you will see the ground >>>> connections to the...
• Propex Installation, Day Three
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 21:21:25 +0000
  ...Next I used that short section of 3/8 I bought the other day to make up a connection between the tee and the...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:16:01 -0700
  ...Another quick repair would be to cut the black wire off the damaged pin, extend it with an inline fuse, crimp a male spade...
• Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:41:51 -0800
  ...3)Cut two pieces of # 18 ga wire, and crimp one female connector to each and connect them to the trigger circuit on the...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:59:58 -0400
  ...Check the wires going to the coil to be sure they are tight and have a clean connection. Sometimes all it is, is one...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 04:41:09 +0000
  ...On >>> other vehicles that use this type of tube a sleeve goes inside to support the tube from collapsing. >>> >>> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Installing VDO Oil Pressure Sender
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 20:38:00 -0800
  ...rubber hose will not ground the sender! If the strap has padding or insulation strip it off, the metal strap makes the ground connection...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:15:32 -0400
  ...it had > hose clamps on some connections just as i had on mine before i did > repairs ... > > when i returned to the van after...
• Auxillary battery installation follow-up (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 14:37:13 -0400
  ...I terminated both ends with a crimp on eye and soldered it. I bolted the separator to the floor of the auxillary battery box...
• Re: Front heater core and heater blower replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:13:28 -0500
  ...You can also check your ground connections over above the fuse panel. They are a "star" connector that has multiple grounds coming into it...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 10:49:43 -0600
  ...On >>>> other vehicles that use this type of tube a sleeve goes inside to support the tube from collapsing. >>>> >>>> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Re: Auxillary battery installation follow-up (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:12:37 -0700
  ...I terminated both ends with a crimp on eye and > soldered it. I bolted the separator to the floor of the auxillary battery > box...
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:05:26 -0700
  ...Oh...another thing.....the factory uses "crimp style" hose clamps...by now you've seen those.� If you replace those, be sure to "try...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:35:24 -0800
  ...box. > > 3)Cut two pieces of # 18 ga wire, and crimp one > female connector to each and connect them to the trigger > circuit on...
• Aux. battery & accessories installation report (long)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:59:30 EDT
  ...Has unfused connections for the auxiliary battery, charger, and pump/fridge (which retain their original fuses behind the driver's seat). Has fused connections...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 23:16:34 +0000
  ...On other vehicles that use this type of tube a sleeve goes inside to support the tube from collapsing. >>>> >>>> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jun 2016 to 24 Jun 2016 (#2016-207)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Robinson
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:03:35 +0200
  ...Now as to what could have happened.=20 >>> You could have something as little as a poor connection at either the AFM= > >> or the...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:57:23 -0700
  ...The fuel pump sure appears to be original - ( 87 Vanagon btw ) has undercoating on it, and original type crimp hose clamps. I put on...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
  ...All high-current wiring marginal -- inspect carefully for signs of melting at contact crimps and replace as necessary. Ground connections tend to deteriorate, check...
• Dual Battery Relay Install Instructions (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:16:08 -0700
  ...3)Cut two pieces of # 18 ga wire, and crimp one female connector to each and connect them to the trigger circuit on the...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...All high-current wiring marginal -- inspect carefully for signs of melting at contact crimps and replace as necessary. Ground connections tend to deteriorate, check...
• Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 17:27:26 -0800
  ...The positive connection was manually switched to start the test. All the amp measurements were with an inexpensive analog inductive ammeter that measured a...
• auxiliary battery madness... long
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:01:28 -0700
  ...The positive connection was manually switched to start the test. All the amp measurements were with an inexpensive analog inductive ammeter that measured a...
• auxiliary battery research, long....
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:08:46 -0700
  ...The positive connection was manually switched to start the test. All the amp measurements were with an inexpensive analog inductive ammeter that measured a...
• repost: Auxiliary Battery Madness... long
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:56:41 -0700
  ...The positive connection was manually switched to start the test. All the amp measurements were with an inexpensive analog inductive ammeter that measured a...
• Fw: Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 18:13:15 -0800
  ...The positive >connection was manually switched to start the test. All the amp measurements >were with an inexpensive analog inductive ammeter that measured a...
• Re: Installing 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:10:29 -0800
  ...The positive connection was manually switched to start the test. All the amp measurements were with an inexpensive analog inductive ammeter that measured a...