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Aux. battery & accessories installation report (long)
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:59:30 EDT
...This sits between the new battery and the starting battery, and is wired to the original "alternator running" signal wires that run to the...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:23:20 +0000
...The green wire is a coaxial cable. Make sure the outer shield is not shorted to the signal wire. >> Check for stray voltage on...
Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 22:20:56 -0500
...The plastic shields were burnt off the Tranny, the starter Bakelite was blistered and the starter cables were burn away. The fire pretty much...
Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:58:09 -0700
...It is recharged > by a DC-DC converter from the high-voltage system - there is not a > belt-driven alternator. In my '01, the...
Dead Bus Report
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Mon, 3 Mar 97 14:02:50 EST
...After a bit of jerking around with this, Steve got out the big wrench and attempted to turn the engine using the alternator pulley...
Re: I-4 conversion general info
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:13:47 -0700
...And, I need FAS's kit, which includes the adapter plate, flywheel, flex plate, throttle/kick down cable; and their mounting system with oil...
'66 progress, engine in
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:30:49 -0700
...Haven't started it yet until I get the throttle cable replaced but everything else is ready to go. Had to clearance the bell...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:52:16 -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: Aux. Battery Works! Yay!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:03:42 -0400
...What a great surprise to see everything working, > including the ignition - with the + battery cable disconnected! Now I can > invest that money in poptop...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:14:53 -0400
...The green wire is a coaxial cable. Make sure the outer shield is not shorted to the signal wire. >>> Check for stray voltage on...
Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:18:15 -0800
...Unique to > this engine is the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) > sensor, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, ecu and > custom wiring harness, throttle cable and the...
Re: A/C
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:16:54 -0400
...Get power directly from the alternator stud for the battery cable. > Note on the 90 there is a separate feed from the alternator directly...
Re: Head light mystery
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:37:43 -0400
...While many Vanagons are equipped with a 90 A/H alternator the wiring from the alternator to the battery cable and from the battery...
Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:18:56 -0500
...You can buy a ready-made shunt, or use one of the lengths of cable in your system as a shunt - but then you...
Re: VW gutless & unreliable? Another perspective...
Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:27:23 +1000
...1 front L-H wheel bearing..water probably entered past the speedo cable and it got a little rumbly.Fixed before it went bad...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -0400
...It > comes out of the same loom as the cables that go to the box above the > ignition coil. It is not the single...
Re: Re-occuring problem
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:18:06 -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: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:44 -0500
...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost looks > stock) > > -Recently replaced alternator > > -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) > > -Reseal...
Re: I-4 conversion general info
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:24:59 -0400
...And, I need FAS's kit, > which includes the adapter plate, flywheel, flex plate, throttle/kick down > cable; and their mounting system with oil...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Mon, 4 Sep 2017 12:58:48 -0400
...The green wire is a coaxial cable. Make sure the outer shield is not shorted to the signal wire. >>> Check for stray voltage on...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 23 May 2008 10:08:34 -0700
...That are too > expensive and I've heard that they cannot be properly charged by your > alternator, but I have no first-hand experience...
Re: Headlight Wiring and Relays
Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:49:57 -0500
...I route these cables thru the same hole that the positive terminal from the alternator / starter comes up thru and run it to the...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:27 -0700
...Will put a piece of new fuel hose between cable strap and hoses. Am thinking of routing passenger side hoses on top of the...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:08:34 -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...
Power Antenna How To (No VendorWhining) Warning: Has Tech Content!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 3 May 2002 22:41:37 EDT
...Cutting the cables to the CD changer, everything else and the antenna lead. I tried to patch the damage ... build coax couplers etc. Aargh...
Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:59:07 -0700
...with that wire in the engine compartment, you can just touch it to the hot battery cable on the alternator, and it'll operate...
Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:28:48 -0500
...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost looks >> stock) >> >> -Recently replaced alternator >> >> -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) >> >> -Reseal...
UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:20:41 -0500
...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost looks stock) -Recently replaced alternator -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) -Reseal...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:50:28 -0500
...Add an 8mm combination if you have a diesel and a 7 mm combination if you want to adjust the heater cables. David suggested...
Re: failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:06:57 -0700
...If there was no change, then either a spark plug is defective, or the spark plug cable. I had a similar problem-it was...
Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Re: HELP WATER IN MY TANK!!!!!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 10:39:31 -0400
...Hook up the best jumper cables you can find to the van, and to a car with an excellent battery and alternator. Have a...
Re: air cooled engine alternatives
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:48:13 -0600
...It can be done with a cable ala stock Baywindow VW van but I want hydraulic. The instructions tell you that you have to...
Second battery install instructions
Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 08:44:03 -0500
...11-0931-8 (9 Inch cable) Pos. Bat. terminal $1.99 Canadian Tire Corp. 11-3510-2 Universal top post with two � inch connectors...
trip report ... very short journey
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 3 May 2009 17:06:16 -0700
...also on friday i went looking for a filter and alternator belt for our 89 1.9 diesel ... ent to Blitzkrieg Autowerks on franklin...
Re: Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
Historical mailing list - John Clemens
Mon, 13 May 2002 14:46:01 -0700
...Makes it a lot easier to get to other hardware. > #2) Remove Alternator, Oil Dip Stick, and all electrical that will tie > the engine...
Re: [WetWesties] Help needed- non-Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Mar 2016 10:52:47 -0500
...There is also the possibility that the starter has a problem or there is a bad battery cable, connection, etc. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:44:10 -0400
I have actually had better luck with starters and alternators from Napa and AutoZone than with the Bosch units. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From...
Re: Re-occuring problem
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 12:51:42 -0500
...The red wire runs from the relay to the battery cable connection > > > >on the starter solenoid. The black wire runs from the relay to...
UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:24:44 -0500
...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost looks stock) -Recently replaced alternator -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) -Reseal...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:38 -0700
...Will put a piece of new fuel > hose between cable strap and hoses. Am thinking of routing passenger side > hoses on top of the...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -0600
...I also installed a new ground cable from the left head to the left side under the coil. Could this new ground be causing...
Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:04:12 -0500
...I also have cleaned all ground connections and >>> cable connections at the ECU, AFM, idle stabilizer, etc. I have not dealt >>> with the last...
My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
...Install alternator stand after removing studs. I use bolts so that when the alternator fails I can just pull the whole thing out the...
Re: Stuck Solenoid????
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:34:03 -0700
...If the Switch is new or otherwise OK, the Starter Solenoid is OK, the Tranny Ground Strap is OK, the Battery Cables are OK...
Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:42:04 -0500
...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost looks stock) -Recently replaced alternator -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) -Reseal...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:31:57 -0400
...Vacuum gauge Stethoscope Two lightweight plastic wheel chocks Long #4 or #6 jumper cables, can't remember if 12 or 16 feet. Larger foot...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:37:54 -0700
You can always pull the ignition wire from the solenoid and, with the key on, jump 12V to the solenoid from the alternator + post...
GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 02:33:24 +0000
...The kit includes an upgraded alternator harness which also improves the power supply to the system. The fuel pump/relay/ecu are all fused...
A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
...fuel pump and pump location >9) Alternator introduced, rated at 55 amps (previously generator) >10) Parking brake cable adjustable via equalizer bar >11) Fuel...
LED HeadLights for 86-91 was Head light mystery
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:03:50 -0600
...While many Vanagons are equipped with a 90 A/H alternator the wiring from the alternator to the battery cable and from the battery...
Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:00:48 -0800
...I also have cleaned all ground connections and >>>> cable connections at the ECU, AFM, idle stabilizer, etc. I have not > dealt >>>> with the last...
Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:27:58 -0500
...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost > looks > stock) > > -Recently replaced alternator > > -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) > > -Reseal...
Re: Friday water pump fun!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:46:22 -0800
...After that work I > noticed a very intermittiment light sound "choonk choonk choonk" sound. > Initially figured it was the idler roller, then alternator, then...
Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:37:01 -0600
...Started the engine - no buzzer, no oil light, but alternator light remained on, pulled out on the highway and as soon as the engine...
Re: failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:22:53 -0700
...If there was no change, then either a spark plug > is defective, or the spark plug cable. > I had a similar problem-it was...
Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
...The kit includes an upgraded alternator harness which also > improves the power supply to the system. The fuel pump/relay/ecu are all > fused...
Traveling Tips ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 18 May 1998 21:30:28 CDT
...At the very least, carry spares for the water pump and alternator. * Duct Tape: handy for leaks, especially when backed up by a good...
Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:04:03 -0500
...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost looks stock) -Recently replaced alternator -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) -Reseal...
Re: Battery charging question... will this work?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:44:36 -0700
...I wire in the 2nd battery with regular size battery cable. With a big fat on/off battery switch on the aux batt. I...
Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 10 Mar 1999 17:27:26 -0800
...That is done by a pair of actuator wires that are 'live' only when the alternator operating. When these actuator wires are live they...