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• Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:56:24 -0500
  ...I think my dad had a battery removal strap but no idea > > what happened to it. Maybe I will go get strap and battery...
• Re: Westy Front Seatbelt Extension/Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 May 2007 10:38:00 -0700
  ...The Westies and later Vanagons had a shorter metal strap so the seats can swivel properly. The only catch is the early belts have...
• Re: 85 liter fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 23:31:41 +0000
  ...It's really only there to hang the tank straps > on. Syncros don't have it. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Electrical ground locations
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:27:56 -0500
  ...Grounds include fuel injection and lighting grounds (a bunch of brown wires going to two bolts) including aforementioned braided ground strap. Also ground point...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:05:53 -0500
  ...As far as I know, the critical grounds for starting are the battery ground strap, and the transmission to body ground strap. Replacing the...
• Re: Shear bolts on steering column
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:05:37 -0500
  ...The straps that these bolts attach to are flimsy -- the only way that the bolts could affect the issue would be by shearing off...
• Re: Which awning is best
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:21:35 -0700
  ...its a good idea to wrap |the case with a velcro strap. You only need to picture in your mind |the sort of heinous...
• Re:Pole Vaulting a Van
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 13:09:12 -0400
  ...Jim McCarthy >If you fasten a safety strap under the drive shaft toward the front >universal joint, you can eliminate pole vaulting as a...
• Re: Cylinder Types
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:02:11 -0500
  ...I used to run a VW repair shop, and I assure you I saw > > Leather straps for rod bearings. > > Wooden lifters I've heard...
• Re: Charging the battery
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:10:11 -0400
  ...a lifting handle installed, you can pick up a battery carrying strap from a FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Store) that's made of...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:37:20 -0700
  ...The same type of hinge straps as all the wooden base beds. Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > Sure isn't my experience....... > and I...
• Re: Dropping the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 May 2000 19:40:34 -0700
  ...The second time (after I realized I hadn't made the electrical connection to the sender), I simply removed the straps and let the...
• Re: Success and clunk question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 15:56:00 -0400
  ...Check your muffler straps. > > Anthony > > > > On Friday, July 1, 2022, 2:27:48 PM EDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > > OK, > Both axles...
• FS: Stereo System & Other parts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:13:30 -0500
  ...2.1L Muffler/Straps/Tailpipe-- Straps are in perfect shape, muffler and tailpipe in good shape (some surface rust). -----> Best Offer 4). Fiberglass rear...
• Re: Crankshaft pully bolt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 08:50:42 -0500
  ...Mechanics have told me various ways to try to break it free (impact tool, jam something into the flywheel, strap wrench, etc) but thus...
• Re: Vanagon axle nut torque ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 9 May 2005 13:48:05 -0400
  ...I bought > the Haynes for my Honda Civic years ago and it showed a picture of a > standard strap-type oil filter wrench on...
• Re: MPH and MPG
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 May 1997 21:21:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We strapped the boat on top with the bow over the cab and the stern over the tailgate. On the return trip we got...
• mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:16:14 -0300
  ...Unlike Unca Joels experience, it fitted the two cradles perfectly, straps and all. Had flat dimples on backside to snuggle in tightly. At Canadian...
• holes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Butler
  Sat, 26 May 2007 09:34:06 -0500
  There is a hole in the side pillar right behind the sliding door, about 3 inches below the hand-strap on my �87 weekender...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:59:00 -0500
  ...The westy has metal cleats that can be use, one strap pulling to > each side. On other cars, including tintop vanagons, we pass the...
• Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:19:30 -0800
  ...Not that it would a lot for a transmission. > > In my westy, I carry a tool bag full of kayak tie-down straps for...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:39:11 -0700
  ...still wondering about 'hinge straps' ............don't remember anything like that in a westy rear wooden base seat . thanks for the note ! scott ----- Original...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:47:41 -0600
  ...Of course, it would need to have strapping for > > good support, but so do the original pipes. In my '91 VW Vanagon > > GL Campmobile...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:54:04 +0000
  ...Found these hooks that fit perfect for the > gutter and then will fit some sort of strapping. What you see there is just > for...
• Re: Anyone using a king Joe Pro bikerack
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:14:09 -0500
  I opted for the Saris Bones RS, a very simple and secure setup with only 2 straps. Here's a photo: https://picasaweb.google...
• List Hat
  Historical mailing list - LSheeley
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 10:30:17 EST
  ...of the 48 yrs I am old, but I am a strapping 200+ lb. male father of a college senior male who is Lynn...
• Re: Had to cancel trip.....Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 15:55:40 EDT
  ...Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16 PS Don't overlook the grounding strap on the driver's side head as a source of...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:35 -0800
  ...Particularly the transmission to frame strap. I think it is most related to starter peculiarities also the one from the cyl. head to the...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 22:18:14 EST
  ...Particularly the transmission to frame strap. I think it is most related to starter peculiarities also the one from the cyl. head to the...
• Re: Advice on shipping a motor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 11:14:24 EDT
  ...Guestimating 200-250# strapped to a pallet their rate is $32-$40. Pretty incredible considering the other quotes. Thanks again to all who replied...
• Re: Bought the Adventurewagen Top in Oregon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 19:47:14 EST
  ...your westy poptop, drive out there and pick it up, and strap it to your roof. oh yea.. pray it doesnt rain/snow on...
• Re: close call
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:32:25 -0700
  ...close call Isn't there a hold down strap for battery? Neil.
• Re: Friday Trvia Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:15:13 -0800
  ...at least in later models) in a Westy has TWO > retaining straps, not one? > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac...
• Fwd: Looking for anyone who has installed the SA group buy aux fuel tank...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:17:22 -0700
  ...supply me with some photos and details on how they made > straps to hold the tank in, and how they plumbed it. > > Todd > '88...
• 1.9 l bad gound
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:12:36 -0400
  ...it turned out that indeed the port side bonding strap >between body and engine was a high resistance. the solutuion, however, had >nothing to...
• Re: hot start relay didn't work - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:48:38 -0700
  ...I opened both battery compartments, cleaned the terminals and the > battery cables, pulled the ground straps loose and cleaned up around their > connections, replaced...
• Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:43:57 -0500
  ...To support the rear of them, there is a hanger strap from the top of the dash. This hanger strap is easily pushed out...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 25 May 2011 17:55:50 -0700
  ...Them bolts point down and a strap would just fall off. Needs to be some kind of hole or grabby thing down there. Actually...
• Re: Performance Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 02:25:31 EST
  ...are good use longer bolts for strap, I made a new strap out of muffler hanger strap, mine were rusty) The exhaust noise has...
• FS: 2.1L engine and parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:08:14 EDT
  ...support bar plus Lt/Rt muffler brackets (straps were gone, but can make some with muffler strap and 8 mm stud) $50 2.1L...
• Transporting extra gasoline on/in a Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lavery
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 19:31:24 -0800
  ...The easiest thing would be to bring the can inside the van and strap it somehow so that it doesn't slide around or...
• front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:06:58 -0600
  251 837 249 Is this a wear item? Is it adjustable? Who know about it? One of my four front doors won't stay...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:13:22 -0800
  ...In her case, it's probably the transmission grounding strap - if I tighten those bolts, problem goes away until they loosen again. I use...
• Where to find a Winkler 22.5 gal gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 20:12:51 -0600
  ...I need it soon because my tire guy decided to lift the front of the van on the gas tank straps. The mechanic will...
• Re: fiamma bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 17:08:38 -0800
  ...The bike wheels are strapped to the rack with special straps so nothing will fall off if you try this. With no bikes on...
• Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 22:10:42 +0100
  ...I just wanted to post this, in case anyone else out there has not taken a good look at their ground straps lately! They...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:44:21 -0800
  ...Wrestling that size hose is awkward. - requires more support strapping or whatever, to keep it in position under the van apart from that, the...
• 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 - Mike Frost
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:57:56 -0800
  ...No dice. > > > -Wes > > Roger Sisler wrote: > > ground straps, ignition switch plug,then take your new starter to an > > advance auto parts store and have...
• Roof racks and kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 09:48:39 -0500
  ...My solution to this is to secure the kayak/canoe down in the front using the tie down straps on the luggage bin above...
• Re: Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:33:34 -0700
  ...As far as how the engine runs, I did check the ground strap. In fact, I pulled the main ground strap off the left...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:25:01 -0500
  ...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: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 15:15:26 -0400
  Now even less clear. Say the whole thing in one sentence. My assumption has been that you get no crank and no funny noises...
• Removing syncro gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:11:34 -0700
  ...The following has occured: - rusty corroded tank straps removed - filler pipe loosened and about to be removed - coolant hoses out of the way - venting...
• Distributor wire?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Tue, 19 May 2009 15:36:42 -0700
  ...the right side of my distributor there's a small electrical clip.� I can't remember what goes there.� Is it a ground strap?
• Re: Shiiping costs for a seat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:44:49 EDT
  ...The seat dimensions are aproximately 32 x 66 x 26 with mattress strapped to it and packaging material (this is in inches). The weight...
• Re: ground straps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:52:04 EDT
  Hi Brian, I've done it myself. Just get a big ol' wire and securely bolt it to the engine and body. I had...
• 1.9 exhaust braces
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:42:07 -0400
  ...The only bracket left is the one that hangs from the power steering pump with the strap that goes around the muffler. Does anyone...
• 1.9 exhaust parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 07:44:08 EST
  ...We now have a prototype muffler fabricated and have a muffler strap to copy but we cannot locate the three rods without getting them...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:19:32 -0700
  ...I'm told there was a brown > too and I have seen dark brown cord seats so maybe so. > > The hinge strap is the...
• Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:49:25 -0800
  ...So anyhow, I limped back to my campsite and using some construction wood I had around and some extra motorcycle tiedown straps...I have...