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• Re: Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Fri, 10 May 2002 12:44:23 -0400
  I replaced my accelerator cable for the same reason (sticky). At first the pedal with new cable was TOO easy to depress. I like...
• Re: Where do jumper cables go on an 87 westy?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 08:54:37 -0500
  Terry Kay ---- one of our listees--- sells these cable connectors.............scroll down to the bottom of this page to see it http://community-2...
• 66 Bus-E-Brake Cables
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Mar 1995 12:29:19 -0500 (EST)
  Hey Guys, does anyone know where i can get a set of E-Brake cables for my 66 BUs. The Bus Stop catalog has...
• E-Brake cable
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 07:25:17 -0500
  I have been replacing the ebrake cable and have a question. How am I supposed to intal the sheath into the drum? The bently...
• Truly Vanagon Content (no swill, dung, offal, vomit or ...)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 11:30:56 -0800
  ...If you sew a 1/8 inch cable into the hem and lock around the cable so that the entire hem must be removed...
• Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:15:48 -0500
  BTDT with the heater cables as well...with exactly the same impression. Aren't those the same cables as control the Briggs & Stratton on...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:00:48 -0500
  How hard are those rear sheath/cable ebrake assemblies to replace? Mine need it.I bet you have to open the rear drums. All...
• Re: Speedometer weird
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:02:03 -0400
  ...Then a second cable goes on apparently to the speedometer. The first cable appears not to original as it is way to long and...
• Re: Lube the accelerator cable on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 May 2010 22:00:15 -0700
  you have I4 right? accel cable to throttle body... is just connected to short arm and ball joint or do you have the plastic...
• Re: [WetWesties] RE: AMPHIBIOUS CAMPER (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 23:06:43 -0600
  ...The DUK's were ideal for dragging that heavy cable and transitioning from a pull out in the water to a cable pull up...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:04:08 -0700
  ...If you are in the AirCooled Vanagon group I'm pretty sure Christopher Taylor has a set of these cables as well. Diagram here...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:48:18 -0500
  ...http://tinyurl.com/26pccv5 I can go outside >and measure the cable thickness if need be. There are less expensive >ones obviously. I had...
• Stuck throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:24:12 -0700
  ...Since the garage is about 20 degrees right now I would like to know how to quickly access the cable to see if it...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 06:12:31 -0700
  ...I did this also leaving enough extra cable that the two cut ends overlap by a few inches and using two cable clamps to...
• Re: Vanagon Fire Season
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:09:38 -0700
  Like a diesel vanagon positive battery cable rubbing on the oil filter for 5,000 miles. Zap, burnt a hole, caught the oil on...
• Re: thermostat mods
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 15:17:00 -0700
  ...It does not go through with this piece off, but you can feed that traingle shaped end of the cable through the 'nipple' and...
• Re: Busted Shifter? Tis the Season!
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 16:16:30 -0500
  ...It is *not* fun when you get stuck at full throttle! Most newer replacement cables have Teflon coated cables inside the tube, so even...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:23:04 -0500
  ...The cable rotational speed calibration number is marked on the face > of the speedo, by the needle shaft. Same number, gas and diesel. 805...
• Re: Solar panel cable, Routing
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:11:56 -0700
  I plan to do the same I have a water tight cable gland and plan to drill a hole in the roof so the...
• Re: Speedometer Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 15:05:46 -0700
  Robert Keezer wrote: >I am just asking before I remove the cable , if >it might be in the speedo itself, or if the cable...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 22:41:14 +0000
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I have two sets of latter model cables, and I think they will fit. They > > are > > > already packaged...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:12:42 -0800
  ...Unfortunately it's inside the cable housing, so it would be almost impossible to splice. It appears a new one is $25. I'd...
• Re: Speedometer cable replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:58:11 -0500
  ...I have a >single piece cable to replace the factor one that goes through the O2 sensor >counter box. Came from one of our...
• Re: High Idle Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:54:24 -0400
  It also helps to lube the throttle shaft, the throttle coil spring, and the accelerator cable in the engine compartment, and also to install...
• Re: Q: Syncro Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 09:17:11 -0500
  ...I need a picture or a description. -Larry Per Lindgren wrote: > The cable is connected to the front differential unit. Cant remember which > side...
• E-brake cable snapped - Doh!!!
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 11:53:31 -0400
  Snapped my left e-brake cable yesterday. Looks like a pretty straight forward replacement/fix. I ordered 2 figuring that the right one is...
• Re: OXS box noise
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:51:55 -0400
  ...I will disconnect cable in, then cable out, as mentioned, but, either way, I am adding the deletion of this box to my list...
• Re: '56 kombi - new security system
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 14:35:43 -0700
  ...I didn't mess with the battery cables, just wires under the dash and behind the front kick panel (does '56 have kick panels...
• Re: Another nice trip with NO vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:47:53 -0700
  >Could you possibly post a few more details as to exactly where you installed the >capacitor and ground cable? Da Cable: One end of...
• Cable tv plans information
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 18:54:01 EST
  ...THANK YOU-- LEGAL CABLE TV DE-SCRAMBLER Want to watch Sporting Events?--Movies?--Pay-Per-View?? You can assemble from electronic store parts for...
• Cable tv plans information
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 18:54:01 EST
  ...THANK YOU-- LEGAL CABLE TV DE-SCRAMBLER Want to watch Sporting Events?--Movies?--Pay-Per-View?? You can assemble from electronic store parts for...
• Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:05:24 GMT
  ...The cable looks OK at that end. I couldn't move the valve by hand with the cable attached, it did move when I...
• Re: chains for camper
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:45:12 +0000
  I use the cable type chains on my Syncro rear tires.Now that the 4 wd is fixed Ill be driving without them except...
• Vanagon Starter Cables FS- $60
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:37:06 EDT
  ...Genuine German Starter Cables for the Vanagon. These cables are 8.5 feet long and a very heavy gauge (like welder wire in thickness...
• 80 Vanagon Accelerator Cable Sticking
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Wed, 11 Dec 96 12:42:58 -0500
  ...Mark Howser * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Hey folks, My acclerator cable is sticking when it is cold...Last year it never did this...
• Speedometer problem
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 07:41:27 -0500
  John, I can't speak specifically about your Volksie's cables..... but think you are on the right track in checking out the little...
• Jerky too? Re: Fw: Speedometer Cable Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 02:35:12 EDT
  ...The noise > literally sounds like the cable is rubbing against something > rubber-like, which makes the "squeaking" sound that I can > hear. The sound...
• That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 11:01:56 -0500
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos/Cruise_Control_Cable_Connec.jpg About that install, he wrote, "I fabricated a snap-on ball-socket end...
• Re: Parts search
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:59:12 -0700
  ...Looking for a throttle cable for my Eurovan/Audi powered Vanagon. The engine side of the cable has a "ball" end that attaches to...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:50:24 -0400
  ...Since the internal sensing is based on the proposition that cable losses can be ignored (because the cable is only a couple feet long...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:48:23 -0800
  ...This would be great stuff, by the way, for all the climate control cables, probably the speedo cable, etc. A cable luber is helpful...
• Re: Starters and batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:15:05 -0400
  ...Starters and batteries The short answer to both questions, yes! If in the process of disconnecting or handling the positive cable any contact with...
• Re: radio antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:40:54 -0700
  ...but before pulling it out attach a strong string or wire to the cable.... pull the cable out with the string trailing along... pull...
• Re: Whatever happened to speedo cable lube?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 20:33:51 -0800
  ...On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 7:39 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > I went for some speedometer cable lube t'other...
• Re: Metalic ticking noise
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 17:46:26 -0500
  ...The ticking noise you hear may be the speedometer cable. If it indeed is the speedometer cable it is no big deal and since...
• Replacement defrost control cable?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:15:12 -0700
  I need a new (or good old) control cable for the top climate control lever, the defrost lever. I can't find them on...
• Re: O2 sensor wire replacement, '85
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 1 May 2008 17:28:50 -0500
  Craig, That coax cable is up in the engine compartment, coping out of the harness I think. It isnot part of what you replaced...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 14 May 2008 08:56:42 -0700
  Stuck control cable? Improperly adjusted cable? Stuck heat control valve? (have a friend watch the valve while you move the lever) Worn foam on...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Mon, 13 May 2013 10:49:29 -0500
  Hi Jim, When I did my 1.8 Jetta inline - for diesel 82 I used control line model airplane cable. Its cheap and readily...
• Re: Snow Chains/Cables on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:46:43 -0700
  On 1/4/05 5:28 PM, "David Wilhite" <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Anybody use snow chains or cables on their vanagon? I don...
• inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:32:03 -0500
  ...It came with two detachable cables, one for the lighter and one going straight to the battery. I called Xantrex (the company that makes...
• Re: Cable Shift Linkage? (tranny)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:09:37 +1300
  Excellent, so many thanks for posting this! I was thinking that a cableshift would be the way to go for the Porsche G50/50...
• Re: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:18:15 -0500
  ...Use the small cable clamp and the handle of choice to affix the handle > to the end of the cable and trim the cable...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:02:33 -0500
  Was it the cable or the pedal where it attaches too the floor. Both of these have broken on me in the last several...
• Re: Follow up - parking brake questions. Was: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:16:36 -0500
  ...I removed the >> driver's side cable as well and found that I could move the cable in >> the cover, but not easily. I...
• Re: Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:07:21 -0500
  ...specially the cable sheath is held in a specific >>>> position by a cable sheath holder with a bolt. When it's to far out...
• Re: Screw Holes, Cruise Control Sender: Thread? (Diesel Speedometer)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 1 May 2011 16:17:28 -0700
  ...It uses the clip style speedometer cable and I have the long cable. Thanks. And yes; have a VSS from a Mk3 I want...
• Re: shift cable
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:47:27 -0700
  ...This > cable fits 83-91 Vanagons just in case you gotta lokking in a boneyard. > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" > 84 Westfalia...
• Re: Help: Stuck accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:52:48 +0100
  You could suffer from ice in the cable tube. This will give the symptom you mentioned. Try to warm it with a hairdryer. PerL...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:59:08 -0500
  ...been using that same item for years on my cables, even the “accelerator” cable to my diesel injector. It works perfectly and there’s...