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Re: Canadian Tire "Xantrex" 1000w Inverter 1/2 price
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 12:46:28 -0400
...Yes, the 2 gauge cable requirement is a bit scary, but is probably not necessary for lower wattage requirements. My old motorhome has a...
Re: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 5 Oct 2015 18:54:46 +0000
...MechanicB reasoned that IF > > *** he got a correct-gauge battery cable, > > with connectors at each end and ran it under > > the car from the...
Re: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 May 2008 16:31:26 -0500
...As I was doing all of that, I noticed that the water >>>> pump/alternator belt was loose and frayed a little even though it...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:52:06 -0500
...It would mean a much smaller >> run of cable to the alternator, for sure. >> >> BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American...
Friday water pump fun!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:36:15 -0800
...Initially figured it was the idler roller, then alternator, then finally narrowed it down to water pump. Since the noise hadn't gotten consistently...
Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:03 +0100
...The one exception was the alternator in my 87 Mercedes 300SDL - the rear bearing locked up. But even with the alternator, I borrowed what...
Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
Historical mailing list - Dave
Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
...speedo cable 30. radiator fan switch (3 position thing behind the headlight) 31. A/C ducts (falling on your head) 32. alternator 33. distributor...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:51 -0700
...The one exception was the alternator > > in my 87 Mercedes 300SDL - the rear bearing locked up. But even with > > the alternator, I borrowed what...
index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
...2082 - Accelerator Cable System Change Vanagon ALL 24-90-03 Fuel Throttle Body - Replacement w/ Digijet System Injection Vanagon 1983-90 24-90-T01...
Re: Anyone have this tech text?
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:37:15 -0400
...If you don't know enough to disconnect the electrical system when working on the starter, alternator, etc., I'm not sure you should...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:22:31 -0700
...I have recently had very good luck with starters and > alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. > > Merry Christmas > Dennis >
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
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:04:02 -0500
...If you hot wire at the starter, you will bypass all the wiring from the key to the starter(except the large starter cable...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:50:21 -0700
...own and just installed one on the 914 this past week), alternator (replaced that about 8 years ago in Turlock, CA rest stop - only...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - Ry
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:47:02 -0500
...It would > > mean a much smaller run of cable to the alternator, for sure. > > > > BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American...
Re: Aux. battery questions
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 9 Aug 1998 13:50:50 -0400
...I routed the cable from the main battery out through the vent channel instead of drilling another hole in the main battery compartment. Also...
Starter relay bypass repost
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Dec 1995 09:25:03 -0500
...If you don't know enough >to disconnect the electrical system when working on the starter, >alternator, etc., I'm not sure you should...
Re: [Syncro] 1.9 WBX -->Tiico , my latest experience (long)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
Tue, 7 May 2002 22:51:44 -0500
...Again, stock available parts. > *The alternator must be drilled out to accept a larger bolt, then the > bottom must be filed a bit to...
What I carry in my Westy - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
...Jumper Cables, Spare CV axle, Spare Alternator, Tackle Box, Tie Downs, Ropes, Nylon Straps, Books, extra blanket, paper towels, jack, cheater bar for lug...
Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:09:51 -0700
...Voltage at battery and alternator >> stud: 12.8 Battery posts + clamps, and starter 30 connection are >> clean. Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not...
Re: engine conversion
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:21:07 -0800
...The many TDI installations that I have seen in Germany have problems with clearance of the lid and the injector pump and alternator - usually...
Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:22:30 -0600
...The one exception was the alternator in my 87 > Mercedes 300SDL - the rear bearing locked up. But even with the alternator, > I borrowed what...
Re: Battery Location - Rear Behind RR Taillight
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:44:35 -0400
...It is very near the alternator for the main >lead >>as well as the field/trigger lead...wiring would be simplified and >short >>power...
Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:23:36 -0700
...The one exception was the alternator in my 87 > Mercedes 300SDL - the rear bearing locked up. But even with the alternator, > I borrowed what...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:22:39 -0700
...It would mean a much > smaller > > > run of cable to the alternator, for sure. > > > > > > BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 20:47:36 -0500
...A little while ago I was looking for such a product to improve my Land Rover starter cable connections and voltage for the cold...
Re: Re-occuring problem
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 17:58:10 -0700
...The red wire runs from the relay to the battery cable connection >on the starter solenoid. The black wire runs from the relay to...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:33:15 -0500
...be the answer. > > BTW -- Where can I buy the remote start cable? > > John > > > > > On Wed, 2016-01-13 at 20:19 -1000, SDF ( aka...
Re: Engine swap time
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:17:23 -0700
...Personally I have to address the related areas to the engine swap out job - that could mean cleaning corroded battery cables even...... everything that...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
...You will retain your alternator, AC >compressor (if applicable), P/S pump (if applicable), muffler and catalytic >converter, fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator...
More stuff for sale. Gas and Diesel. New and used.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:13:24 -0400
...to the computer, On the TDI there is also a separate cable to the FI pump.) 3/ 210mm flywheel and complete clutch kit. Replacement...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:36:43 -0600
...I have recently had very good luck with starters and > > alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. > > > > Merry Christmas > > Dennis > > >
Re: RE : (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
Historical mailing list - mike
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:53:07 -0700
...to the >> alternator (dad did the soldering) ) >> >> that made teh dash lights brighten a lot. for some >> reason the freaking cables have to be...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:33:44 -0600
...I have recently had very good luck with starters and > > alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. > > > > Merry Christmas > > Dennis > > >
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:25:42 -0500
...The one exception was the > > alternator in my 87 Mercedes 300SDL - the rear bearing locked up. > > But even with the alternator, I borrowed what...
Re: Optima Batteries
Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:40:07 -0600
...If I do need it, I'll just use jumper cables instead of wiring something in-line. I'm looking for simplicity for what...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 21:10:16 -0500
...A little while ago I was looking for such a product to > improve my Land Rover starter cable connections and voltage for the cold...
Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:02:57 -0400
...Make > > sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I have > > also run a ground cable to the starter...
Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:39:15 -0700
...ONe thing to consider doing is install a dedicated, large (4 gauge) cable from the + alternator post to your main battery, if you have...
Re: Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 5 Oct 2015 09:21:12 -1000
...MechanicB reasoned that IF >> *** he got a correct-gauge battery cable, >> with connectors at each end and ran it under >> the car from the...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:39:04 -0400
...Incidentally, this same mechanic replaced > my alternator in October, and I drove a fair bit (up to Westies at Watkins > and back, maybe 600...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:04:25 -0400
...Disconnect the EFI harness from the ECU, the alternator plug, the coil wires (that go to the motor), throttle cable, and the double relay...
Re: [WetWesties] A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:53:10 -0800
...there are HUNDREDS of vanagons running with oil or alternator warning lights not working. I see it several times a year......... heck, I see...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
Yes, you most likely need a ground from the alternator to the body. This can make a big difference. If I remember correctly, there...
Re: Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 13 May 2002 20:21:10 -0500
engine to be pulled back with all tinware in place? ------------------- It will normally remove but remove the alternator, dipstick and tube. ------------------ Your engine sounds...
Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:27:02 -0800
...I don't think it can be starter or alternator related by what you have said. Clean and reattach battery clamps even of they...
Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:55:56 -0800
...As for doing it yourself, it is not that difficult Remove battery cable from pos term Remove alternator wiring Remove fuel line and plug...
Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:46:06 -0500
...It was powered by a cable he had run from the > battery forward. He had added a good bit of electrical stuff to the...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
...I spend 3 hours searching the Internet looking for >> throttle cable material before I stumbled on a Chevy engine swap site that >> mentioned Home...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:41:16 -0600
...I have recently had very good luck with starters and >>> alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. >>> >>> Merry Christmas >>> Dennis >>
Re: Starter: it's one or another
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:41:25 -0700
...84's have a small battery cable ..upgraded in 86 to a near twice as fat one . that tells you something. I always run...
Re: Amphibious vehicle
Historical mailing list - John Benditt
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 21:32:23 -0500
...Amphibious vehicle > > > >>>Crazy! > >>> > >>>Did the article go into any depth (pun) about how they kept the > alternator > >>>& cooling tin from soaking/sucking water? I...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:35:19 -0600
...own and just installed one > on the 914 this past week), alternator (replaced that about 8 years ago in > Turlock, CA rest stop - only...
Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:35:41 -0700
...but if a cable is frozen ....you're only feeling the strething of the cable. The brake shoes are not moving. Checking on details...
Re: Reliability over one year
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 12:17:44 -0600
...had told me I also replaced the cooling fan > switch, > thermostat, and throttle cable. > > I initially had some high idle problems that were quickly...
Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions-removing transmission!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:29:43 -0500
...As for doing it yourself, it is not that difficult Remove battery cable from pos term Remove alternator wiring Remove fuel line and plug...
Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:57:00 -0400
...then I just run it to near the alternator. it's not 'that advisable' to touch the end of the wire to the alternator...
Re: Canadian Tire "Xantrex" 1000w Inverter 1/2 price
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:04:23 -0800
...The alternator will not like > >> this > >> load. If using the Optima battery, you probably should have 4. > >> > >> Dennis > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Vanagon Mailing List...
The Official Must-Carry List ; was Zoltan: Re: Halifax to Vancouver & back
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 31 May 2005 20:41:40 -0700
...Gorilla, super, epoxy Gojo/paper shop towels Jack(s) Jumper cables Lists- VW dealers along route, Larry's shops, Rescue folks, etc. Lug wrench...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:30:26 -0500
...I have recently had very good luck with starters > > and alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. > > > > Merry Christmas > > Dennis > > >
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...W multi-pin thermo time switch Dennis Haynes wrote: >Yes, you most likely need a ground from the alternator to the body. This can...