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Re: strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Tue, 7 Dec 2004 18:52:03 -0500
...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: '56 kombi - new security system
Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
Thu, 6 Apr 1995 14:35:43 -0700
...Replaced it as well as both ground straps. > >Archetypal old-guy mechanic told me the headlights "heated up" the wires, > >allowing for greater conceptual...
Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:15:05 -0500
...new cap, rotor, plugs, air filter; new Temp II sensor; >new ground strap on left side of engine (old one has been broken for...
Re: Help. traveling with problem
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:46:11 -0700
...Also there should be a ground strap going from > the driver's side head to the firewall just below the coil. That needs > to...
Re: weird idle...
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 6 May 2002 22:19:46 +0200
...the main ground strap which connects the engine block to the chassis. Mine was dust... literally, it disappeared in my fingers like dust. I...
Re: Gas leak HELP me please
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Wed, 8 Oct 1997 14:28:11 -0600
...I can see the spot on the ground(getting bigger) but can't find the leak. I checked the overflow tanks and tubing but...
Re: FAQs-I like it!
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:28:36 PST
...expansion tanks) >* fuel system (AFM, O2 sensor, temp I/II sensors, ground straps, >stuttering, mention Digifant/Digijet tool) [Darrell, this one has your >name...
Re: 85 gas tank removal
Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:00:44 EDT
...The easiest way to get access if you're working on the ground is to drive both LEFT wheels up on ramps, so the...
Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:56:53 -0400
...Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine > >10. ?? 2.1 ECUs have overheat problems with ignition drive transistors. All ECUs have problems with...
Re: Surfboards and other near disasters
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 12:54:39 -0700
...The two surfboards then suddenly dove down > to the > > ground and wack, wack, I ran straight over one with my left tires. > I > > Swerved...
intermittent rich running problem-summary so far
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 27 May 2009 19:57:18 EDT
...I did clean up the ground near the coil which has the larger ground strap for the engine. I'll try cleaning this other...
Re: Another Bus Depot side tent question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 5 Aug 2020 13:00:49 -0400
...I still find this confusing but think I have found a solution for using the velcro straps . I think they actually need to go...
Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Wed, 15 May 2002 10:26:19 -0500
...steel hubs--- How bout them dual 150 gal fuel tanks? Stainless straps, bolted to a steel, sometimes alunimum frame, with zinc plated mild steel...
Re: newbie questions '84 digijet
Historical mailing list - JM/CO
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:44 -0400
...When replacing ground connectors, SOLDER them. Do not rely on the crimp alone. Do not overlook the ground strap that goes between the block...
Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:15:22 -0800
...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: electrical problem
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:16:51 -0500
Hi Bob, A bad connection at the battery (or between the frame and battery ground strap) would cause some of these issues but not...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:54:55 -0600
...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: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
Mon, 9 Nov 2015 22:35:15 -0600
...Then figured I would try changing the ground strap from the engine to the frame. I worked. 800 miles with a trailer in August...
Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:19:09 -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...
Re: Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:33:37 +0000
...got the bars off, the driveshaft off, the shifter disconnected, the > ground strap off, and the CV bolt heads cleaned. First thing on the...
'90 Carat (Grover) engine transplant - Final chapter
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:59 -0500
...the Hall Sensor) *New plugs, wires, cap, rotor *Cleaned all grounds *Replace ground "strap" from body to engine *Repaired multiple wiring connections (adding new...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:29:09 -0800
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery > ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel > pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:41:16 -0700
...We replace the ECU, the AFM, countless ground straps and other electronic parts. Eventually, we replaced the entire engine and the problem went away...
Re: Tach install from vanagon to vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:58:04 -0500
...The position and such changes but the colors don't. > > Unhook the battery ground strap when doing the wire relocation. One of > the wires...
Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:31 PDT
...I've had mixed opinions on this. >Thanks' >Phaedra >'85 Westy-Wolf > >1 Needs transmission ground strap & battery ground cable. >2 Checked hesitation/deceleration...
Re: VW 1301 tool/gauge checking
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Dec 1996 17:57:07 PST
...first, then blew the $21+4tax on >a >sensor, grrrr... ?? Bad ground straps?? > >Final questions, > >1) voltage at battery is 14.5 when running...
Re: The truth about Florida
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Tue, 7 May 2002 08:23:07 -0500
...Hurricane season--better buy some hurricane straps for your van to keep it planted to the ground---- Yea, I liked Fla.----- I got the...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - Adrian
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 12:50:56 -0600
...else? In my 74 there are a > few grounding straps, where are the grounding straps on my 87 2.1. I am > going to...
Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:33:31 -0500
...There are number of reasons why but to start adding ground controlled circuits later becomes a troubleshooting nightmare especially as more stuff gets added...
Re: '78 FI blues
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sun, 22 Jan 1995 20:18:15 -0800 (PST)
...This goes for the transmission ground strap also. You can probably scrounge FI system parts from the wrecking yard so you can swap out...
Re: Removal fo FI injectors
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 14:51:13 -0800
...disconnect your battery ground strap. i used a rag with cleaner on it to wipe the area above and around the injectors so no...
Re: gas can in your westy cargo area?
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 10 May 2002 10:54:21 -0400
...1) It MUST be filled on the ground and hoisted up there. If you fill it on the roof you run a high risk...
Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Mar 2004 - Special issue (#2004-247)
Historical mailing list - Galleons Lap Photo
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 17:22:12 -0800
...They kayak is 19 feet long and weighs 48 pounds. > >> >I have it strapped on about as far back as it can reasonably go...
Re: Turn signal weirdness
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Wed, 7 May 2003 08:18:53 -0500
...to the strap electrode in the bottom of the socket: a little blip, then a dead spot, then by scraping around a little I...
RE: deep cycle battery
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 06 May 1996 10:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
...of the solenoid and a grounding bolt on or near the starter, and then use a grounding strap fom engine to frame, just like...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - Adrian
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:36:13 -0600
...else? In my 74 there are a > few grounding straps, where are the grounding straps on my 87 2.1. I am > going to...
Re: Solenoid-to-starter wire replacement?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:35:35 -0500
...The original ground strap on the left side of the engine has the same problem. When I took mine to a rebuilder, they said...
Re: Tach install from vanagon to vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 16:28:34 -0700
...The position and such changes but the colors don't. > > Unhook the battery ground strap when doing the wire relocation. One of > the wires...
Installing VDO Oil Pressure Sender
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 20:38:00 -0800
...rubber hose will not ground the sender! If the strap has padding or insulation strip it off, the metal strap makes the ground connection...
Re: Shocks: Follow-up report/impressions
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:15:26 -0500
...Well, I forgot to cut off one of the Monroe > shock 'retaining strap' a piece of plastic banding that holds the shock > slightly compressed...
Re: Isolator, where to put it?
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 24 Jan 1999 17:51:54 -0600
...There are battery ground straps at 25 and battery to starter straps that are 70. In the old days 10 awg was 30 amp...
Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
Historical mailing list - brett rueff
Wed, 8 Dec 2010 05:47:06 +0000
...this process I cleaned the battery terminals, removed and cleaned the ground strap and removed and cleaned starter solenoid terminals. > > > > Testing with Voltmeter revealed...
Re: '90 distributor cap
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:19:45 -0500
...van has a metal shroud around it with a braided copper >ground strap attached. The cap I bought last fall doesn't. It has...
Re: Where is the best place for battery cut-out relay?
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 10:21:34 -0700
...For installation it requires a battery (same as main battery), a bracket to hold down the second battery, a ground strap, a switch, about...
Re: Gray Water Tank
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:56:41 EDT
I don't think most campgrounds would be happy if you just let your gray water dump on the ground. Of course this likely...
Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:55:30 -0700
...Fore good measure, I cleaned the > contacts of both ends of the trans-chasis ground strap (since it was on my > to-do list...
91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
Historical mailing list - brett rueff
Fri, 3 Dec 2010 02:22:46 +0000
...As part of this process I cleaned the battery terminals, removed and cleaned the ground strap and removed and cleaned starter solenoid terminals. Testing...
Re: Spark, fuel and air...a no start story.
Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
Mon, 14 Dec 2015 04:40:39 +0000
...So I started looking at all my possible electrical connections, replaced the ground strap between the transmission and chassis, not bad, but it had...
Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:10:34 -0700
...what the problem > >> might be. > >> Is there suppose to be a strap grounding the > engine to the chassis ? > >> On Friday, July 23, 2004, at...
WCM package arrives
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 20 Mar 96 16:18:41 EST
...I got the door pull strap for the passenger side as my old one was rapidly deteriorating. Actually, as I removed the old one...
Re: Battery explosion
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:43:06 -0700
...The plastic of the battery fell > apart > >> > at places. > >> > Today, I was cleaning the whole thing up, POR 15, bedliner spray, > >> > cleaning ground, fitting...
Therein, lies a tale.
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Sat, 9 Mar 2013 12:07:53 -0500
...Loosen ground strap. Unlock doors, remove ground strap. Go add oil to engine. Last activity is get 6x6 ATV to run up and down...
Re: charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:09:53 -0700
...alternator, causing a 0.4 volt drop across the cable, engine, ground strap and body. Tom From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: aux battery installation info for 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 02 Sep 1996 09:59:22 -0700
...If you have one of these (as did my 87 Westy) all you need is the proper battery, a ground strap, and a bit...
Re: weird idle...
Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
Mon, 6 May 2002 13:25:51 -0700
...the main ground strap which connects the engine block to the chassis. Mine was dust... literally, it disappeared in my fingers like dust. I...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Resiolute
Mon, 2 Oct 2006 16:01:21 -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: [vanagon] Know a good mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:22:12 -0400
...from ignition-starter, from battery to chassis and the chassis-transmission ground strap. It can also be a mechanical problem with the starter. Scenario...
Eurovan gage fix
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Mon, 9 Jun 97 12:51:00 -0500
...Disconnect the ground strap from the battery. Yes do this. 2. Pull the cover off the center of the steering wheel. 3. Remove the...
It Pings...It Pings...finally
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Sep 1995 06:39:26 -0700
...I figured it had to be the sensor, the ground strap to the motor, or the conductivity between the sensor and the head. So...
Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:27:45 -0500
...I'm certain this is not an ignition/electrical > problem, as we've checked all grounds, even added an extra engine > grounding strap. etc...