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110 volt AC in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:11:16 -0400
...Two of the legs sit on the ground outside the van and two sit inside the van. I decided not to use it because...
Re: blatant plea for sympathy (LVC!)
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:43:40 -0600
...Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: <snip> Later, and with much snow and ice on the ground, we were leaving the cash register at...
Re: 85 1.9L Problems Persist
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:14:31 EST
...My bus also acted awful until I cleaned and secured the eight or so small ground straps that attach to the left side of...
'90 distributor cap
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Sat, 9 Mar 1996 18:57:28 +0000
...The cap on the van has a metal shroud around it with a braided copper ground strap attached. The cap I bought last fall...
Re: Maitenance Philosophy: Coolant Hoses
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 07:33:25 -0700
...I found an ad-hoc ground strap this way. Try your best to collect all the hoses you'll need to do the replacements...
Re: Cold Start Unsolved: Help
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 23 Aug 1999 13:03:00 -0400
...So, yesterday I removed and sanded all the male > connector contacts I could find in the engine compartment including the engine > ground strap and...
Re: Help - Power loss above 2500 RPM once engine warms up
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:07:37 EST
I would check your engine grounds first. The grouding strap between the engine and the firewall on the driver's side (US) should show...
Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
Historical mailing list - James Cook
Mon, 11 Apr 1994 14:52:39 -0700 (PDT)
...ve cleaned every ground I can find (Weeelll, now that I think of it I > havn't cleaned the front strap from the tranny...
Re: Intermittant Start problem...
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:54:54 -0800
...check the ground straps... or it could be you have an aging starter... Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Harris" <thunderbirdelectronics@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:54 -0500
...I immediately find the braided ground strap that goes from the block to the gound point near the coil is almost split, so I...
Re: 86 syncro doesnt start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:15:10 -0700
...In any case, take a good look, and possibly clean and tighten the ground strap at the front of the transmission. And really............a...
Re: Coolant Thermostat Question
Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:04:52 -0700
...first, and also check out the >electrical grounds of the engine to the chassis (big wire/strap on the >left/driver side of the...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -0700
...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: Starter: it's one or another
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:41:25 -0700
...and check the ground strap yourself, personally, with your own eyeballs and hands . and charging voltage .. very important. occasionally I will put a solid...
RE: Water Pumper Head Corrosion
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 08 May 1996 10:31:00 -0700 (PDT)
...I don't think this would be happening if the heads >were not isolated electricly from the block. > I propose a ground strap at...
Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:55:30 -0700
...I too thought the exhaust was isolated but of course it's bolted to the engine at manifold and there's a ground strap...
Re: Temp 2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:54:40 -0400
...Also a faulty or non-existant ground strap to the engine can cause a high resistance reading. Checking these with an Ohm meter takes...
Re: Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 24 Jul 2004 20:58:36 -0400
...what the problem > >> might be. > >> Is there suppose to be a strap grounding the > engine to the chassis ? > >> On Friday, July 23, 2004, at...
Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:23:46 -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: brake lights not working
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:45:14 -0700
...The terminals on the main ground strap were badly rusted. The brake fluid reservoir is still at "Max." After replacing the switches, but before...
Re: Fridge led substitute
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 27 Jun 2015 15:54:36 +0000
...then I’ll move Install Bus Depot > Vision ket and update ground straps to the end of my list. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto...
Re: Starter One more time!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 May 2011 08:24:55 -0400
...Surprise, surprise lol He said he added some more ground straps. One at the battery to the body and another at the neg post...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:30:18 -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...
Not-so-early Friday (FFF)
Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:51:41 -0500 (CDT)
...The chassis hit the ground, and flexed: whereupon both doors flew open and broke their check straps, mine falling off into the road. The...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:15:34 -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: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 May 2002 08:33:37 -0700
...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: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:43:20 -0700
...wires > All wiring from ECU to 02 sensor checked-ok > New ground strap and Starter (just for fun) > Idle Control Valve "seems" to be...
Re: Alternator output
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:02:55 -0700
...corrosion corrosion corrosion .....I see so many 'greened out' ground connections, ends of ceramic type fuses ....ground straps etc ...so always look for and...
exchange drives, toy Eurovan/Caravelle Kombi, tranny support, wreck.autos...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 Jun 1995 19:38:44 -0700
...Rich Smith wonders how to strap-up a tranny for a tow. Well, if its a tow with all four wheels on the ground...
Re: future is looking bleak....
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 23:09:21 +0100
...the world was > randomly finding that the main engine to chassis ground strap (drivers side) > was toast. It was a crumbled oxidized mess of...
Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:47:39 -0500
...and is also is grounding on the driver's side head in the same place as the ground strap. If you trace the wiring...
Re: Starter Woes - '88GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:44:08 -0500
...Is that something to get through my FLAPS? Advance Auto, NAPA are the closest two to me. >>transmission-to-frame ground strap<< This was...
Re: Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender?
Historical mailing list - Ry
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:45:03 -0500
...Actually it works *better than before now *that I added the new ground straps to the engine and new battery---starter cable. Before I...
Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:58:11 -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: waterboxer overhaul
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 07:47:25 -0400
...What should be done as corrosion prevention? > (grounding straps?, insertion of kathode? special gasket sealer?) > > 2. What can be done to improve performance? > (larger...
Woody's stumbling, carpets for 83.5
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:02:22 -0500
...ground strap I also cleaned all plugs and contacts I could get my hands on, watched my mechanic install a couple of additional ground...
Pulling the tranny yourself
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 22:09:00 -0600
...Have someone "manage" the jack as you remove the four bolts (and ground strap) that hold the tranny to the frame. Do not work...
Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:50:25 -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...
Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:01:21 -0800
...Taping it and strapping it down seemed hinky to me. I could've extended it to the relay box and taped the end (but...
Re: FAQs-I like it!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 18:44:26 -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...
Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 9 Apr 2011 09:00:01 -0500
...Redid my grounds, cleaned a couple parts then finally got around >to double checking a few things via the ECU connector. Thankfully all >the...
Re: intermittent electrical problem
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:37:58 -0700
...ve checked the battery (+12 to 13 volts), cleaned its negative ground > strap at the chassis to the side of the right front wheel...
Basic Fuel Mixture was Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter? AFM question
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 21:48:31 -0700
...I also recommend adding the ground strap from the AFM to the head covered by service bulletin. BTW the service bulletins are full of...
Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 14:27:51 -0400
...The loss can be from the alternaot to the bracket or to the case or the case ground straps or some combination. Time for...
Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:00:12 -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...
79 Bus -- running at last!!!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:37:28 -0700
...battery 71.95 (ain't that a lot for a battery?) ground strap 15.00 ignit. switch 21.90 brake fluid 8.90 LABOR...
Re: A few more questions...
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 23 Nov 2000 08:14:30 -0800
...more questions..." :) > I'm also having trouble locating a nice beefy ground > strap for the transmission to chassis connection. The > one that's on...
Re: Cause of corroded fuel injection electrical connectors
Historical mailing list - shawn luft
Mon, 14 Apr 2003 06:06:38 -0400
...I still haven't managed to get a new ground strap, and the capacitor alone on the > alternator did not seem to make a...
Woody's wiring problems solved, he hopes
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:14:39 -0500
...8) Added new main ground strap and cleaned all other ground connectors. Obviously key. And, finally, my mechanic replaced the whole FI wiring harness...
Re: Vanagon tranny question regarding 3rd gear grind on manual tranny
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:17:07 -0400
...It also has a ground strap on it. I noticed my gear shift lever moving around quite a bit when letting off /stepping on...
Re: [Syncro] looking for some shade !!
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 18:49:46 -0400
...While light breezes moved it slightly, there was no need to tie it down with the provided straps. I particularly like that the awning...
Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:32:08 -0700
...Van, of which I've owned several and driven into the ground and they never gave me any trouble. Sorry, just need to rant...
Re: No turn over
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 24 Mar 2019 08:57:57 -0700
...No turn over > > Transmission ground strap frame bolt not fully torqued, also red wire from > battery only hand tight. Turns over just great, but...
Crazy intermittant rich running finally solved!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:59:44 -0500
...New AFM, distributor, cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs, filters, ground strap, and temp sensors. However after the new engine was installed the van would...
Re: Battery switches
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 14:09:58 -0600
...turning the switch to OFF is not the same as removing the ground straps because the BIG red wire (size 70 or 1 AWG...
Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:31:34 -0400
...Fore good measure, I cleaned the contacts of both ends of the trans-chasis ground strap (since it was on my to-do list...
Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
...He converted to spiral wires, The fix below is to install a ground strap from the AFM to the cylinder head. This test sequence...
Re: Funky Idle Issues and a note on the shipping issue (long)
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 23:25:45 -0500
...me guess, that's actually the throttle valve itself? 6) The ground strap and its connectors appear to be fine. 7) The oxygen sensor...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:57:34 -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: Motor Scooter hung off backside?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 3 Jun 2006 22:15:43 -0400
...A friend of mine made a platform for me that attaches to it, onto which I strap down the scooter. (It is far heavier...