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• Re: Speedometer weird
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:44:40 -0500
  There is a short cable from the wheel to the box - which is an odometer - then a longer cable from the box to the...
• Re: E-brake upgrade..works great.
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 19:31:34 -0500
  ...My brother and I didn't thread the crossover tube OVER the e-brake cable. We put it under the cable. So I later...
• Re: seatupholstery removal tip request
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:17:05 -0400
  ...plastic cable ties have maybe a 5 year life. metal hog rings last forever. theres a reason why auto mantufacturers dont use plastic cable...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:59:00 PST
  ...I recently had the tranny >out for a rebuild, and I had not adjusted the accelerator cable right, >which threw the stops on the...
• Re: bouncing speedo?
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:29:56 -0700
  ...It turns out in my case to be right at the end of the speedo cable, at the wheel. The square portion that pokes...
• bouncing speedo
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:59:24 -0800
  ...Maybe 'cuz the cable is spinning faster then? I've found that the white plastic piece that connects the cable to the speedo is...
• Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:41:47 -0800
  ...My question is would the ground cable get quite warm to the touch during normal starting? Am I looking at replacing the battery cables...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:02:55 -0700
  it's a standard service procedure, in my world anyway, to undo the front of the throttle cable under the front floor.......... and remove...
• Speedometer Cable End
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 May 1999 05:28:41 -0400
  Looking for collective wisdom here ! Speedometer cable square end where it connects to wheel bearing dust cap has become round and no longer will...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:51:35 -0500
  The new cables aren't that expensive either. I replaced mine and kept the old one and did the clean and re-grease as...
• "Rrrr, rrrrr, rrrr..skritch skritch...rrr rrr " (speedo noise?)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:47 -0700
  ...Has a white plastic lever (on the cable fitting) that is supposed to click over a groove in the speedo and 'anchor' the cable...
• Re: Accelerator Cable - Broken?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 13 May 2006 17:55:59 -0700
  ...I think, that the little bolt, that holds the end of the cable in place in that little cylinder that is fitting in that...
• Re: Intermittent speedometer failure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:33:56 -1000
  first and simple thing to check is where the speedo cable is driven in the left front wheel bearing dust cap. Square speedo cable...
• Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 21:03:16 -0700
  ...Trying to come up with a way to make a cable ( I'll use 3/32" OD) for the spring in pop top. Thinking...
• '82 sliding door jammed! (Solution!)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 20:48:41 -0800
  Folks, The problem of the sliding door stuck closed was caused by the bowden cable which connects the front latch handle to the rear...
• Re: 84 slider getting a bit stubborn
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:43:44 -0700
  ...It >ended up being the cable inside the door that got loose. The lock nut >that keeps the cable tight had worked itself loose...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:50:26 -0600
  I’ve been using that same item for years on my cables, even the “accelerator” cable to my diesel injector. It works perfectly and...
• Clutch Cable
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Fair
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:54:45 -0500
  Hi List, Have an old 83 Vanagon to restore; clutch cable needs fixed, is it a difficult job? It is hanging down underneath. Thanks...
• Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:32:46 -0600
  Has anyone every checked or adjusted or replaced the spring and cable assist mechanism in the Westy poptop supports? Any hints or warnings? Thanks...
• Re: Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:05:34 -0400
  This symptom is usually a sign of the parking brake levers seizing on the shoes or the cables are getting stuck in the sheaths...
• Re: Speedometer cable problem - jumping
  Historical mailing list - bob bob
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:59:12 -0700
  just picked up a new one piece cable for my 84 westy...anyone know of a good "How-To" replace the old two piece...
• Re: A throttle puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:44:55 -0400
  ...that's accomplished at the end of the >>throttle cable's spring with a little "keeper". >Well. That explains why some folks seem to...
• Re: Cable lube tool instructions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:05:58 -0600
  ...The cable goes there as far up as it will fit. Clamp it down with the screw. The other end captures the cable itself...
• Re: How do you unfreeze a throttle cable?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:08:26 -0500
  ...Once the cable is unfrozen, spray WD-40 from one end of the cable until it comes out of the other end. But if...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 22:19:57 EDT
  In a message dated 4/19/03 10:04:44 PM, mtbiker62@hotmail.com writes: << The end of the cable, a very hard, stiff...
• Re: Speedometer Cable End - cost
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 28 May 1999 05:37:53 -0400
  ...Speedometer cable, inner and outer, (inner not available seperately)......$65. AND...the dust cap....$35. That's Canauk $$ just in case you don't...
• Re: anther speedo problem
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 23:24:37 -0500
  ...In my experience, the easiest way to fix this problem is to get both a new upper speedometer cable as well as a new...
• Cable TV in the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:08:33 -0800
  Has anyone run cable TV into the Vanagon? Did you mount an 'F' connector externally? Modify a hook up box? Wife wants to go...
• autovox criuse control
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:38:18 -0700
  Check the to be sure that the cable is tight on the accelerator cable(the nut could be loose). Check the vacuum line for...
• Re: '84 and up speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:59:08 -0500
  Up to 85 they used a nut attachment to the speedomter.( some , not all ) usually 86 on up is a nylon clip style cable...
• Re: Sticky Throttle...
  Historical mailing list - Kurtis Thomas
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:54:59 EDT
  i replaced my cable on my syncro and i took 20 min and cost 17.00 approx fm an aftermarket shop the cable was...
• Re: Addendum to question on Parking Brake Cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:31:14 -0800
  you do have to check for draggy or stuck, or seized parking brake cables, naturally. It's worthwhile to eyeball the outer cable housings...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 22:00:59 -0700
  ...Mine was loose, and when the wheel turned, the cable just sat there with its thumb up its . . . well, you get the picture. I...
• Re: Speedo noise, cold day....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:15:42 -0800
  ...it's the cable. operating through a curve .. and wear occurring during the last 20 years .. the cable, if at all sticky, will tend...
• Re: 1980 speedo cable disconnect???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 20:57:48 EDT
  ...A speedo cable ran from the wheel on the driver's side to this box and then another cable ran from the box up...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:25:05 -0400
  ...I'll re-check cable and linkage. The weird thing is it was in neutral (manual trans) when it kicked up to 3K rpm...
• Re: Whatever happened to speedo cable lube?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:30:03 -0500
  ...I'm going to check out the motorcycle cable lube before I start thinking about compounding some. Does anyone have good ideas where to...
• Re: speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:38:31 -0600
  Busdepot.com Bus-boys.com Vanagain.com And others Depending on your state you may be able to use the single cable as well...
• electric window cable
  Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 10:24:23 -0700
  ...but, the cable was tangled in the reel part and kinked in many places. so it looks like we need the whole setup gear...
• Re: Heat/Fresh Air Cables broke
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 18:55:51 -0800
  ...realized > that not only is the Fresh Air Cable broken, but now the heater cable is > broke. I can pull it with a tool...
• Re: speedo cable installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 15:40:30 -0500
  Jeff, just snake it through where the old cable came out. Things to watch out for are how much strain is put on the...
• Re: Throttle Cable Guide Deteriorated
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:51:02 -0400
  The end of the cable sheath is secured to the bracket with a clip. Since the Van is home can you get a new...
• Re: "Thanks" + Throttle cable coupler? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 23:26:09 -0400
  Throttle coupler? Like a barrel nut for "pinching" two cables together? 66 cents, plus $20 shipping:) http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid...
• Re: power window dilema
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 23:21:18 -0800
  If you operated the window with the plastic part broken, there is a chance that the cable could be fouled inside the window motor...
• Re: Vanagon front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 18 May 2009 07:40:21 -0400
  ...Usually the front cable part doesn't fail it is the rear threaded portion. I was thinking about getting the old cable from folks...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 3 Sep 2025 08:43:11 -0700
  ...I installed a new cable, very carefully routing it to minimize bends and ensure it goes straight into the speedometer connector. So far, so...
• Re: A throttle puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:52:30 -0700
  ...But the Audiovox CC's servo cable has only 45mm of travel. The new mounting location puts the servo cable so far from the...
• Re: Auto shifter cable: Ideas on making it longer?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:26:24 -0800
  ...Friday, March 11, 2011 1:07 PM > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: [VANAGON] Auto shifter cable: Ideas on making it longer? > >> Just an...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Valve Cable
  Historical mailing list - Larry Montgomery
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 21:27:46 -0700 (PDT)
  On Wed, 19 Jul 1995, thom fitzpatrick wrote: > > How to Replace the Fuel Valve Cable > > by Thom Fitzpatrick > > On busses to about 63 or...
• Re: Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 21:14:38 -0400
  ...The nut in the middle of the junction between the hand lever and the two brake cables is the adjuster. Before you crank it...
• Re: "Rrrr, rrrrr, rrrr..skritch skritch...rrr rrr " (speedo noise?)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:17:04 -0600
  ...Has >>> a white plastic lever (on the cable fitting) that is supposed to >>> click over >>> a groove in the speedo and 'anchor' the cable...
• Re: Stuck throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:27:17 -0600
  I Don't know anything about the cables, But I simpathize on the cold. My Westy has 18" of snow on it and it...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 02:46:58 -0600
  <<http://tinyurl.com/3wlcb Has anyone used them? What do you think? I like the idea that you use a cable to grab the...
• Re: Rear hatch (boot) release
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:22:19 -0300
  ...Test the latch > by locking and unlocking with the cable then thread the cable through the > hole in the panel and reattach the panel...
• Re: '66 emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:44 -0400
  ...e-brake cable for a '66? A buddy of mine > is working on one, and he suspects it has the wrong cables in it...
• Installing upper speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Munga Correa
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 09:23:01 EST
  Hello--I am installing the upper spedo cable, the one that runs from the the dash to the box...I first order the one...
• Re: sticky accelerator pedal...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 07:00:46 EST
  ...If the throttle plate moves freely, then it is probably time for a new cable. From what I have seen, the plastic sheathing on...
• Sunroof owners (attn!)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:25:03 -0800
  ...But my curiousity is mostly personal...:) Baywindow sunroofs cables, AFAIK, are completly unavailable. The cables one may find in a junker are very likely...
• Re: Livin' in the USB fast lane--electrical intrigue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:47:06 -0700
  Do you have another iPhone 6 charger cable? There's no reason why the charger and/or the cable should get hot with just...
• Re: Broken scrunchy or what do you call this cable protector?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:33:58 -0700
  ...they let the cable go in > and out and keep it protected from the environment. the upper one is half > missing. or it is...