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• INFO needed: Anybody have one of those SA 85 liter tanks? These are the longer version of our 2wd tanks.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 17 May 2007 01:25:05 -0700
  ...it attached? It looks like the tank support straps are longer than the stock US straps. Where do they connect? I am installing this...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:59:46 -0800
  ...I made a stainless steel bracket for each hose, and used a rubber strap like this (image): http://www.elecdirect.com/images/pageheaders/RubberInsulatedCableClamps...
• Re: Front Door Hinge Modification?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:42:50 -0700
  It looks to me like one could remove that little limiting strap thingey and weld pumps on to it, top and bottom, then grind...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:40:04 -0700
  ...I agree I did that main strap but I should go thru the whole and > do the whole thing once for all.. > > thanks for...
• Re: St. Muir Solenoid Trick
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 09:22:20 +0600
  ...Is the transaxle strap in good condition?
• Dead Deer on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  06 Dec 96 15:14:39 EST
  ...It was a silver '86 or '87 mud covered syncro with a deer strapped to the Yakima type roorack. Was this a fellow listmember...
• Re: Vanagon Canopy
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 23:51:07 -0700
  ...I have one for a Doka complete with new rubber straps. Thinking of selling soon. BenT -- BenT
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 11:49:37 -0500
  ...If it has the nipples for vent hose attachment, it IS identical to mine, including the strap. Pep Boys also sells the vent hoses...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:46:46 -0400
  ...The strap folds neatly above the BZ > shelf when not in use. Pick colors to match your mood. > > Breathe in, breathe out, move on...
• Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:24:28 -0700
  ...Cable straps were used. >> >> I have 7mm hose on hand if thats a better fit. (though it slips very >> easily over nipples) >> >> Thanks! >> >> Neil...
• Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship tires
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:56:11 -0800
  ...You can also wrap them in stretch wrap before strapping if they >> are somewhat dirty used tires. >> >> Stuart >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:39:00 -0400
  ...I need a muffler and the two straps that hold it on the main supports. Who's got a great deal out there? Not...
• Re: Anyone know of any Vanagon or Eurovan Handicap Accessible vans available?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 19:54:17 -0400
  ...part of the US? My friend and his wife are >somewhat strapped for cash http://vuhvanagon.com/ (courtesy Rob Becida) -- David Beierl - Providence RI...
• Re: 87 Vanagon hesitation chapter (3)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 20:25:42 -0400
  Darrell, Would a ground strap from the Oxygen Sensor to the left engine head improve the OS ground path to the ECU? Darrell Boehler...
• Early/Late Gas Tank Swap - Instructions
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 10:15:15 -0700 (PDT)
  ...As part of fashioning the straps you will have had to drill holes in both ends on your new strap, to match the size...
• Re: Roof Rack Options
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:24:49 -0700
  ...with toe straps, you DO remember the days before Shitmano clipless, don't you? To raise the top just loosen the straps. Works well...
• Re: INFO needed: Anybody have one of those SA 85 liter tanks? These are the longer version of our 2wd tanks.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 17 May 2007 10:25:25 -0700
  ...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: NVC Friday grounding question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:28:53 -0700
  > Can anyone give me a clue as to why my PT Cruiser has a ground strap to the > muffler at the back of the...
• Canoes on Type2s
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 07 Aug 1994 07:21:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We would strap things into the canoe using bungee cords and some plastic netting and then toss the canoe on the roof rack. Ric
• Shear bolts on steering column
  Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:31:51 -0500
  Hi all, First thanks to those who eased my fears about the muffler strap. I think I will be okay and get in gear...
• Re: Question about starters
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 07:00:52 +0300
  Hi Allison, first things you might want to look are the ground strap(s) (battery, tranny). Have you already done that? They could be...
• ---More stuff---
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 10:44:56 -0500
  ...Also a very clean, and unscathed black steering wheel, unsmoked, unashed ashtray, unyellowed perfect interior map lights, black assist straps ( handles) for the rear...
• Re: mystery floor attatchment
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:50:00 -0700
  ...That is probably one of the fittings for strapping down a 'utility' box that came in European Vanagons. Many use/used the box to...
• Re: Summer Comfort Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:13:09 -0700
  ...http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20090826a/SN851342/ I added a velcro strap to the handle, so it'll hang in the pop-top window...
• Re: Fuel tank remove / replace
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:21:53 -0400
  ...The trick to getting it out is to jack the van's front high enough that the straps, once unbolted, will drop down enough...
• Re: Boat On Bus
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:02:34 -0700
  ...We cajoled, outright bribed, and charmed strapping young people in the primes of their childbearing years to haul the thing. I don't have...
• RE: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 16:17:12 -0600 (CST)
  ...the elements and the possiblity of theft (I wouldn't leave strap mounted racks with bikes unattended on the van even if the bikes...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:11:21 -0400
  ...32 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The westy has metal cleats that can be use, one strap pulling to > each side.
• Re: /f acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Oct 1995 11:33:24 -0700
  ...s Harpoon missile, and it looks like an IDEAL size to strap/weld onto the sides of a Transporter for vastly improved freeway acceleration...
• Re: BRAs!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:21:46 -0700
  ...though, could you consider erecting a > similar sized > curtain of jock straps just next to it? You know, the two symbols of > "support" in...
• Re: Air Cond Duct Recall - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 00:22:47 -0800
  ...I'm guessing it is a small metal strap or something > similar.... > > Thanks, > John
• Bass Players and Vanagons (again) was Re: Everybus photos
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:22:08 -0700
  --snip-- > Who straps their bass to their wife? --snip-- Boy... just too too many possible answers to that one. : ) Believe it or not, the...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:26:40 -0500
  You can wrap a ratchet strap around the strut to compress it. Steve http://EuroCampers.com 636-337-7700 888-797-5994 - order desk...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 21:06:31 -0400
  Totally agree with Dennis on this strap. I have a cheaper imitation of this one and keep it in the van at all times...
• How-to remove and replace the gas tank and lines/seals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:27:18 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: Non-Family Hauler / rear lap belts are much more safe than no belt
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 17:12:00 -0500
  ...The other girl was strapped into the vehicle by her >>three-point restraint, which kept her securely in her seat throughout the >>rollover. >> >> > >I...
• Re: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:24:24 -0500
  ...I've seen that strap removed from almost all diesel, and inline 4 cly I've ever worked on. Not sure that this was...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:40:24 -0800
  Neil - While yer yankin' stuff, yank the curtain straps and the screw-in snaps on each side of the door. What happens is the...
• Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 15:55:10 -0700
  ...there, I'm tempted to just figure out some way to strap the thing on the > roof. > > How could that be done? OR, do...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 5 May 2012 05:54:57 -0700
  I way that I lowered my air cooled Vanagon engine, was pipe in engine compartment, straps are attached to the engine mounting barwrap around...
• Wanted - Battery Box Lid Retainers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:07:05 -0500
  ...With no grip, the battery lift strap keeps pushing the lid up so I can't slide the seat back - plus it rubs the...
• Gas leak HELP me please
  Historical mailing list - "Nicola Boccongelli (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 14:22:59 -0700
  ...If you are under the van and look at the passenger side support strap it is wet with gas but I CANT FIND THE...
• more plastic gas cans...
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 12:13:44 -0700
  ...Before I cancelled my trip to Baja, I was thinking of taking a 2 1/2 gallon plastic gas can and strapping it in...
• Re: Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:33:54 -0600
  ...To hold the pressure, wrap strapping (filament) tape over the duct tape. Larry A.
• Re: [vanagon] Canoes on Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 07:51:30 -0400
  ...London >'90 Syncro Westy >Chicago I use a ratchetting (sp?) load strap over my canoe and hooked on to the raingutters. Extra secutiry and...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:55:46 -0800
  A good tow strap to get you off the road, or closer to "civilization" during those times when you are far from cell service...
• Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay or any?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:12:31 -0500
  ...Rather than the lumber they specified for the rails, with bolted connections, I used strapping, with trumpet-head utility screws for connections. The strapping...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:17:50 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I know of 2 on the AT Westy... > > 1) copper strap btwn cyl 3&4 to sheet metal below the...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 06:11:20 EST
  ...and am wondering if there is any > substitute to the muffler strap. Its a bit expensive and seems like I > should be able to...
• ammeter
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Feb 95 00:04:20 EST
  ...The battery ground strap -----------:+BATTERY-:--------/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\-----GROUND | | | | | --dash-ammeter-----------------GROUND The shunt has to be quite thick, and short, should not have resistance more than...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:08:42 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I know of 2 on the AT Westy... > > 1) copper strap btwn cyl 3&4 to sheet metal below the...
• Go-Westy wasserstopper - initial impressions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:29:37 -0800
  ...A 2 straps are led across the van through the front door openings, and buckled together. This method does not seem to hold the...
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:43:20 -0400
  ...i wouldn't take this bus outta town unless it was already strapped onto a rollback. G.
• Re: /f acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 18 Oct 95 11:47:58 CDT
  ...s Harpoon missile, and it looks like an IDEAL size >to strap/weld onto the sides of a Transporter for vastly improved freeway >acceleration...
• Re: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:38:34 EST
  ...The dealer wanted $50 for the strap. Deciding I would rather crazy glue the thing before I paid that I made my own.>> Good...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 18:27:49 -0400
  ...Never occurred to me that they might fit upside down to allow the retaining straps to come loose and let the muffler drop. Be...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:19:32 -0500
  ...Place the front of both straps in postiton and start the bolts a few > > > threads just to hold them in place. > > > > > > 3. Lift the...
• Re: hauling a GL on a UHaul auto hauler
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:01:10 -0500
  ...I have plenty of extra ratcheting straps, too. We will take our time and I think everything will be fine. Thanks, again and Merry...
• Re: Calling all OPTIMA BATTERY USERS!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 03:57:20 EST
  ...Lined the walls with rubber for insulation and installed a hold down strap. Ugly but out of sight. gp 87 syncro 7P converta-sorta...
• Re: luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen & Anna Tumarkin
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 06:00:14 -0400
  ...I tie down the front and rear to the bumpers and a 'safety' strap accross the canoe attaching to the rain gutter just behind...