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• Re: Metal can around distributor cap...do you need it?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:21:36 -0400
  ...hassle for me to deal with that metal can with the ground strap which press-fits around the distributor cap, especially when putting things...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:08:28 -0400
  ...There should be several small ground connectors attached to the head along with a larger ground strap that goes from the head to the...
• Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:59:10 -0600
  ...You are already grounded to the vehicle at both batteries and hopefully have use the appropriate grounding strap to ground the aux. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned...
• Re: Update & gas can storage
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 15:39:55 -0400
  ...He didn't want to believe > the computer was the problem so he tried all kinds of troubleshooting > sensors, grounding, AFM fixes but finally...
• Re: Won't idle when cold ...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 4 May 2006 12:28:26 -0400
  ...it to remove corrosion, and make sure there's a solid ground strap connecting that point to the firewall. Replace any vacuum lines that...
• Re: Is my Aux Battery Charging
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:11:08 -0700
  ...Then disconnect the ground strap on the aux battery. If the lights go out and the radio dies then they are running on the...
• Re: [A] FI problem, [Q] where to get a starter
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 01:14:04 -0400
  ...How about that Ground Strap between the Front Tranny Mount and the Chassis? Corroded to heck? Replace it! With a Battery type cable (insulated...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:46:07 -0700
  ...a possible ’84 donor nearby. > > I also noted a couple more ground straps that need cleaning/attention > (including the one between the solenoid and...
• Re: It's Alive: 2.1 Overheat - engine swap - no spark - timing - Recap
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:37:37 -0600
  ...I believe > this was a ground issue combined with some tired brittle wiring. I replaced > the ground strap and a few connections that broke...
• Re: Ok...still running rich problem....
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 11:15:41 -0800
  ...Cleaned up ground for hall sender. > 4. Checked the timing and adjusted idle. > 5.Cleaned grounds under ignition coil. > Plus...replaced ground strap > from...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:04:05 -0400
  Corrosion is as you say horrific. Your Bentley photo is of a different starter. The 10-ga wire with the white connector should be...
• Re: Cause of corroded fuel injection electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 20:51:21 -0700
  ...I still haven't managed to get a new ground strap, and the capacitor alone on the alternator did not seem to make a...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:09 -0500
  ...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery > ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel > pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
• Seized Engine?
  Historical mailing list - MM
  Sat, 20 May 2006 07:58:47 -0700
  ...I cleaned all my contacts to the starter and the ground strap still no turn over. Finally this morning, i bought a tow rope...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:47:55 -0800
  ...had changed the ground strap from underneath the relays to the head-easy to miss getting one of the grounds on the head. Thoroughly...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -0400
  ...bought a battery ground cable to ground >the engine to the body under the ignition relay panel -- the old strap >that had been there...
• Re: 86 Westy Question
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:06:12 +1000
  ...tight at the batt terminals, ground connections and the starter solenoid ? Is the transmission to chassis ground strap clean & tight ? Is the ignition switch...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:03:12 -0700
  ...for sure work over trans ground strap connection. the 87 has a nice fat battery to starter cable ..so it's probably ok, though...
• Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:53:02 -0500
  ...2 muffler brackets with straps Springs - get your lowrider on: 4. Set of Vanagon Carat springs. Came off a fairly clean '89 GA Vanagon...
• Maybe the Starter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:09:00 -0700
  ...all i have done for this particular problem is to clean ground strap on trans. Any help greatly appreciated!!! Thanks Mike Edwards Get 250...
• Re: HUGE STASH of Rare Vanagon Goodies - MUST SEE!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:59:03 -0500
  ...You would have to figure out another way to attach them; maybe strap them, silicone them, or otherwise modify them in some way to...
• Re: 2,1 stalling in rain
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 05:28:36 -0600
  ...You may want to add a ground strap from the lower mounting bolt of the ecu to the left head. You say you have...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:58:02 -0700
  ...The transmission's ground > > strap was > > just re-tightened when the transmission was pulled and replaced. > > > > Besides -- should a warm engine be easier, not...
• Re: strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 10:29:06 -0800
  ...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: Radio interferance and Intermittant Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:39:50 -0400
  ...According to intermittent loss of power service bulletin, An additional ground strap, NAPA 18" & $4, is to be attached to the AFM and the...
• Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:44:54 -0300
  ...I also noted a couple more ground straps that need cleaning/attention (including the one between the solenoid and starter) … I’ll take care...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 01:52:38 -0400
  ...All I can say is >that if it is that strut bar that Jake suggested tying a recovery strap >to, I'm hoping it...
• Re: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:26:38 -0400
  ...It grounds through one of the screws, so make sure everything including both sides of the steel strap (you'll see what I mean...
• Re: Dash removal for AC access
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:28:59 -0700
  ...I had it working well but the fan went (ground to a stop and blew the fuse. It appears that it was installed by...
• Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 09:54:16 -0600
  ...Battery Disconnect Sequence? > > It's not the sequence. > > On any car but old english ones, the negative is the ground, and it's > strapped...
• Re: Diesel engine wont start
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 10:29:59 -0700
  ...Check the grounding strap between transmission and chassis, contact surfaces where strap connects (13mm bolt, weaved copper). Sometimes they are too corroded to allow...
• Re: Billy Bones Returns
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:27:40 -0500
  ...Grounding straps were often culprits as well. Next we worked back through all cables and wires, checking all connecting points, junction boxes, connections to...
• Re: Engine Rebuild at Last!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 21:17:49 EST
  ...The fuel injection system was going haywire because of a missing engine ground strap (left off by the mechs that installed the VW Dealer...
• Re: vented vs not vented batteries
  Historical mailing list - steve guzzi
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:59:22 -0700
  ...negative jumper cable to the > battery itself (but > to the chassis/ground strap) is to NOT have any > sparks around the > battery ... those sparks...
• Re: How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 07:11:52 -0800
  ...Check your ground connections. There should be a ground strap connected from the firewall below the coil to the head on the driver's...
• Re: Of Mice and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:35:42 -0400
  ...The whole idea of fuses is to protect the entire positive side of the circuit from accidental shorting to chassis ground, which could cause...
• Re: 87 no start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 15 May 2007 09:02:54 -0700
  Battery strap ground needs to be cleaned up ON THE BODY. Same under the car that connects the body and the transmission. Replace bolts...
• Re: 1.9 - not starting
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:03:06 -0500
  ...Check the grounds on the driver's side cylinder head and the strap that goes from the firewall to the head. Once all of...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:54:40 -0800
  ...This relay is controlled via a switched ground connection at dash so I can use it engine off, transmission in any gear. Just spent...
• Re: Oil fill plug stripped
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 30 May 2001 07:57:31 -0500
  ...far a dead temp sensor, a corroded > but intact looking ground strap and ground wires/bolts have been fixed > and things are way better...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:32:38 -0800
  ...had changed >> the ground strap from underneath the relays to the head-easy to miss >> getting one of the grounds on the head. Thoroughly...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:18:16 -0800
  ...had changed the ground strap from underneath the relays to the head-easy to miss getting one of the grounds on the head. Thoroughly...
• Re: Fridge led substitute
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:37:25 -0400
  ...If I can just find the Google car by then I’ll move Install Bus Depot Vision ket and update ground straps to the...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:38:40 -0500
  ...It is strapped to the intake snorkel. ECU > is in stock location, no parts needed. > > Somewhere buried in my first thread I mentioned that...
• Re: Dimly Glowing Alternator Light...Suggestions? Help??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 20:19:34 -0500
  ...I went back, and he suggested putting a ground strap from > > the alternator to the engine block. So I did that...but the light...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:44:16 -0800
  ...unbolt the 4 bolts that hold the tranny mount to the frame (and the ground strap). Carefully lower the jack a few inches, then...
• Re: FAQs-I like it!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 14:12:23 -0800
  ...expansion tanks) > * fuel system (AFM, O2 sensor, temp I/II sensors, ground straps, > stuttering, mention Digifant/Digijet tool) [Darrell, this one has your > name...
• High Idle Solution!
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:53:38 -0500
  ...and check the grounding wire/strap to the engine ... there should be a large wire or braided copper strap over on the left side...
• Spark, fuel and air...a no start story.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:33:45 -0500
  ...So I started looking at all my possible electrical connections, replaced the ground strap between the transmission and chassis, not bad, but it had...
• Digitool reading and t-shooting (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 16:34:28 -0800
  ...I recently removed the ground strap to the left head and cleaned and replaced during a real bad fit episode. What's up? Nat...
• Re: 87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions-Learning!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:08:08 -0500
  ...Can someone please give me a list of where all the ground points are? I did was able to check the ground strap that...
• Re: Engine Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 18:24:27 -0700
  ...a boat trailer part? We > usually use a hoist or 4x4 and ratchet straps.. but a hand winch would > be much faster. Got any...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:46:53 -0400
  ...We replace the ECU, the AFM, > countless ground straps and other electronic parts. Eventually, we > replaced > the entire engine and the problem went away...
• fuel pump's a buzzin'
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 22:32:54 -0500
  ...science to replace this thing (although the post about removing the ground strap to prevent fire is probably not something that I would have...
• 89 Bluestar muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:14:27 -0500
  ...I ground through the rivets and cut the lower piece shorter and then re attached it with number 10 nuts and bolts. Its much...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Resiolute
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 20:26:27 -0700
  ...I'm buying another new ground >> strap this afternoon, I had them order it for me. I think most if not >> all is ground...
• Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:56 -0700
  ...It was suggested > that a separate ground strap be installed between the AFM and the body, or > perhaps it was the engine block (which...
• Re: van running rich- running out of ideas to fix
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 14:47:16 -0500
  ...per Bentley OK. > Cleaned ecu connections, checked and cleaned all grounds, replaced ground > strap from left head. > New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, installed afm...
• Wiring/testing of VDO oil pressure gauge (dual sender)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 23:24:22 -0700
  ...The gauge is grounded at the ground point supplied on the body of the bus just forward of the fuse box. With power off...
• Re: Solenoid/starter problem or ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:29:27 -0800
  ...check/clean wiring at terminals on starter , battery ground and block to body ground strap. is the battery known to be good ? I'd...