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• Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:10:28 -0700
  ...With standard rubber hoses, when you mash the pedal, the lines expand a bit...making the connection between your foot-force and the actual...
• 1.9L spark plug wires; Bosch/Beru content
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:36:55 -0800
  ...The more I thought about it, I've never been able to get a good connection there. One explanation I discovered on Bus Depot...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:30:10 -0400
  ...The connections are crimped, and the exposed copper is open to the elements. Failure of this wire is common on both ends. Part of...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:33:59 -0400
  ...I >*believe* nylon hose barbs would fit the bill. > >And it makes a restricted bleeder connection with a shutoff valve >from I forget where...
• Refrigerator Part Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 14:38:07 -0500
  ...It turns out there had been substantial body work where the exterior connections for water and electricity come through the body of the vehicle...
• Re: Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:44:23 -0500
  ...It seems as though I have one fixed but the connection to the lower hose will not quit dripping. I felt around on the...
• Re: tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold the small connection had a restrictor in it
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 May 2011 11:12:49 -0400
  ...between the warm up (auxiliary) >air regulator and manifold the small connection had a restrictor in it A #54 drill will give you the...
• Mystery module. what the heck is it? '72
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 12:01:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It has a two pronged electrical connection and what looks like vacuum hook ups coming out of either end. the small can shaped module...
• Re: cigarette lighter behind drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:02:31 -0700
  ...cigarette lighter behind drivers seat > Hello all, > Can anyone tell me how that power connection works behind the drivers seat. > It looks like a...
• auxilliary battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Jean Whetstone
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:57:39 -0500
  ...4 of the connections are labelled 30, 85, 86 and 87 the fifth connection is unmarked.I just want to get my auxilliary battery...
• Re: 82 hard to crank when warm
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 06:54:43 -0400
  ...I do not know where the head sensor and connection is or what to look for. I will pull out the bentley and take...
• No water--faulty submersible pump?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:51:38 -0700
  ...Is it a faulty submersible water pump or an bad electrical connection at the faucet? How does one trouble shoot the problem or are...
• Re: Wet Running Issues.....again :(
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:01:21 -0400
  That makes sense too John - but why would I only have problems when it's wet out? Dirty connection holding moisture? Thanks, Jeff '85...
• re: HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 4 Oct 96 09:09:17 UT
  ...slowly loses power as it warms up, the catalytic converter could be clogged or you have a bad connection to the temp sensor. Bryan
• Fwd: Volvo-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 18:14:46 -0700
  ...forwarded message attached. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
• Re: 84 turn light short
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 18:49:51 EDT
  ...Check the ground connections. I had a bad bulb cause a similar problem once. It was a double filament bulb, but check the grounds...
• Magna904
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 08:40:32 -0600
  ...I have no connection with this organization in any way. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• [NVC] Firewire -IEEE 1394
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:44:17 -0500
  Anyone using Firewire/IEEE 1394 connections to move Video from a cable box , DVR or T-Voe to their computer for personal use?? Please...
• Re: Intermittent no start problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 18 May 2014 11:56:16 -0700
  ...I checked the connections, black wires, that feed the coil, idle system heater, and ecu relay. The wiring to the connections was hard and...
• Blinkers and back-ups
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Aug 2018 17:18:46 -0400
  ...The original rubber cover on the original wire is OK for it's connection, and I used an insulated connector on the other connection...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 06:07:26 EST
  ...The interface connection for the lead wires are different. If you install the wire leads for the 1.9 cap & coil in the 2...
• Re: Engine Bay Negative Strap Questions. 1988 Westy. PICS.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 16:19:49 -0700
  ...and helps electrical connections.. I spray it everywhere except into the alternator . for rust like this, that won't have much affect, but it...
• Re: Radiator fan switch
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:03:32 -0700
  ...Or maybe just the connections to. Other than that I would check the connections to the fan switch itself. Steven 91 Westy On Tue...
• Re: Partially burned rear wiper electrical connector. Motor Heat Damaged it?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 May 2016 13:17:16 -0400
  This is what happens when a crimp goes bad or the connection between male and female terminal gets high resistance. Total power used in...
• Re: AC Blower Speed #3
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:48:04 -0400
  There are a number of places where a wire or connection can fail causing a single speed to not work. There are connections that...
• 1980 AC model speedo
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:59:01 -0500
  ...my other AC model speedo has a differant cable connection.. is that cable connection the same as the later WC speedos? if I change...
• Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:52:39 -0500
  SW wrote: > The simple fix for ripping things apart is this: > Use a 1 Foot long Extension cord for the connection to the Van...
• Re: tach connection
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 07:04:33 -0700
  ...tach connection I am sure this was done a few times just need to find out what coil terminal to use for tach signal...
• Re: Broken down travelers need help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:34:35 -0400
  ...It was a disintegrated ground connection to the ECU. A PO had extended the ECU ground by about seven inches so it could be...
• Internet Usage on the Road - Verizon Billing Caution / Conclusion!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:29:59 -0700
  ...Turns out that the sales rep didn't understand that this plan only included Express Network data connection minutes. There are two data connections...
• Re: Vanagon airconditioning hoses
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 22:02:59 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I haven't figured out a way to keep those connections tight. >Over time, engine vibration and motion seems to loose the connections. >Then...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:43:08 -0700
  ...When the ground connections are broken current flows in very strange ways trying to find a path back to the battery. Start with the...
• Re: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 11:23:35 -0700
  ...But certainly no harm to unplug/replug, exercise the > connection. And to get more information, before you do that wait > overnight then unplug the...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
  Tue, 18 May 1999 16:14:51 -0600
  ...I put my money on there being a bad connection where you recrimped it. I've almost always had poor luck with reusing a...
• Re: Circuit breaker for sale
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:03:22 -0700
  Had everything apart so I could check for voltage and all the connections were ether screw or wire nut. I'm still voting for...
• Charger recommendations for camper?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:50:46 -0800
  ...Any other suggestions? Seems such a waste to pay for or otherwise get a connection to AC then not be able to charge the...
• Re: question about Macs and VW relation
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 11:57:46 -0500
  Gary E Thaxter wrote: > > I'm just wondering if there is a connection between VW owners and Macintosh > users? Power Mac 6100/66 and...
• Re: Erratic temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 08:19:29 -0400
  ...Check this connection. Lloyd
• Re: Alternator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:43:07 -0500
  ...Found a page with Bosch/VW connection naming conventions, went and > got the remanned alternator, and we're on the road again!. > > tom
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:09:16 -0500
  yeah...you go ahead scott, make it just like the turbovans chat/dating/internet connections site. sheesh. Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > All right ! > Let...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 14:03:29 -0800
  ...You wrote, "I think the most dangerous connection is the slip connection between the hard plastic fuel line and the hose under the vehicle...
• Re: Fifth connection on relay
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:37:50 -0800
  ...VW made use of this twin 87 version to simplify the kitchen wiring connections but people don't always understand how to connect it...
• Re: Starts then dies. What to check?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:49:29 -0700
  ...Not a 'running connection' there ....just a filtering air one. scott turbovans On 7/24/2012 9:56 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > That'll...
• Mystery Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Tue, 22 May 2012 13:52:18 -0400
  I happened to be checking connections in the electrical junction box. It is in upper left corner of engine compartment in vicinity of that...
• Re: 85' GL Pesky Coolant Light has a life of it's own
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:28:23 -0400
  The problem can be the sensor in the tank, the wiring/grounds/connections, the gauge, or the relay in the dash. The sensor is...
• Re: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:09:21 -0600
  ...They generally use crimp connections in locations where corrosion may be an issue. This is favored over a solder only connection for a few...
• Re: 85 Westy radio connection
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:06:05 -0600
  ...85 Westy radio connection > > > 85 West doesn't have accessory position on ignition. > > Does it hurt ignition etc. to play radio with key on...
• Fridge flame led always on fixed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:27:15 -0700
  ...There were no obvious faults but I cleaned connections and I added another ground wire that would reach the van chassis. I didn't...
• Re: ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:08:34 -0700
  ...problems that can give similar symptoms, such as weak starter connections, weak battery connections, etc. I replaced a switch once only to find the...
• RE: '71 Ignition Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 17:09:12 -0400
  ...Any ideas where to >>go from here? > Also, check the wire from the fuse box to the starter, and the connection at the starter...
• Re: Surging after two hours?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:02:05 -0800
  ...Check your vacuum hoses, connections, and mating of air intake boot to air box. Heat can cause some leakage in old hose connections. Visually...
• Re: Speedo to tach (?)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 21 May 2007 11:44:53 -0700
  ...The tach meter has 4 pins but the connector has only 3 connections. There is one that has no connection. I have wanted to...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:14:41 -0800
  ...I think at one time I struggled with it, to remove to add some silicone grease to the connections. I think I might have...
• Re: Headlight switch failure (possible solution)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 07:58:40 -0800
  ...The best preventative fix is to clean the spade >lug connections and ensure they provide a good electrical connection. > >MM > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:32:39 -0400
  ...I'm thinking it is an electrical connection problem, or a ground problem. I will be in the engine compartment Monday night. Eric 86...
• Re: Cold Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 22:53:59 -0700
  ...Also be sure the "heavy wire" connection (hot > wire) at the starter is also clean. > > After that...it's check the circuits and connections...
• Re: � � � weird AC behavior
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 23:43:16 EDT
  ...There will be 4 connections. The 2 lower ones control whether it is on or off. The other two are a rheostat (variable ohm...
• Re: Blinkers and back-ups
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 3 Aug 2018 23:18:26 +0000
  Dave, they make a brush on electrical "tape" that you can smear all over the connection.  Can get it at Harbor Freight or online...
• Re: Data Connection In The Desert!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 06:53:18 -0500
  ...I do have a one bar >>> voice connection, haven't even tried to use that. >>
• Re: water tank question
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 09:37:18 -0700
  ...after inspecting the city water plumbing connections which run behind the fridge and cabinets, I decided to never use the city water connections. I...