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• repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Dec 95 23:15:19 CST
  ...rare car. Many new parts icl. battery, clutch, brake and accel. cables, recent brake and clutch job also has tires w/less than 75...
• Too Much Heat!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 10:19:27 -0400
  ...properly re-connect all the air/temperature flow levers to the cables. As a temporary quick fix (I'm afraid a proper fix=lots...
• Handbrake Woes
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 07:42:15 -0000
  ...The M10 nut on the cable underneath the car is almost at the end on the screw thread on the (new) cables. I suspect...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 16:53:31 -0700
  ...But on my earlier vanagon I kept my tow rope, jumper cables and emergency tire filler there - perfect fit. Peter Lackner Santa Barbara
• Battery changed now engine stumbles
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:44:46 -0400
  ...switch thing. IIRCC, this van has the factory tantalum cap fix. Cables tight and uncut, unharmed. Terminals are clean and shiny. What gives? ...no...
• Re: Automatic car washes in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:31:51 -0500
  ...and other areas? Will the water tend to freeze up brake > cables etc or do the air blasts dished out at the end sufficient...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:12:52 -0800
  ...In my Vanagon I installed a ground farm from B&C under the > driver's seat: > > http://www.bandc.aero/grounding-supplies-battery-cables...
• Re: Starter Motor Internal + Strap Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 19:57:14 -0500
  ...a copper terminal like those used on welding cables. > > On the wbx starters those cables are made of such fine strands that > they > > can...
• Easier battery jumping?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 11:54:12 -0700
  ...and making sure I have a long enough set of jumper cables to reach it? Seems like it would be far easier to be...
• Re: 'Nother Newbie--Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:30:10 -0700
  ...The stock Westy pop top has a mechanical assist for lifting it built in, springs and cables in side the tubes of the lift...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:58:53 -0400
  ...Release the handle and adjust th 10mm nut where the parking brake cables come together.Tighten it to get a tighter handle. I say...
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:28:30 +0000
  ...But with raised Z-bed hinges, it is a non-issue and gives more storage space for jumper cables, etc. with a small loss...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:09:10 -0700
  ...Under the van I routed and zip tied > the cables into place, working from each end of the vehicle until the > cables reached each...
• Re: long term parking on hills
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:00:39 -0800
  ...Do check that your parking brake cables slide smoothy.. with the back of the van off the ground.. pull on each cable by hand...
• Re: busdepot
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:50:42 -0800
  ...busdepot fwiw, the cables themselves are usually just fine .. they last really really well ( they just never get lubed ) At least 95 % of theheater...
• bouncing speedometer
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 14:14:11 -0700
  jon, perhaps some lub on the cables if it is bouncing? The one on my 74 audi is still ticking just fine. Do not...
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 21:57:20 +0100
  Take a test light and start with the cables down by the switch Ignition on you try the incoming then check the outgoing with...
• Re: Larger wheels and spare holder
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:17:12 -0700
  ...Mounting in the confined area behind the radiator would be difficult though with all the hoses, cables, etc. An alternative is this: http://www...
• Dash Problems
  Historical mailing list - Lyle Lathem
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:32:46 -0500
  ...I know it's best to replace the speedometer cables with new. However I found a fix when the cable housing breaks off behind...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:07:54 -0700
  ...is Totally Normal to have to work over the heater control > cables. > it's apparently illegal for anyone to service, lube or adjust them...
• Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:02:37 -0400
  ...If the clamps on the jumper cables are corroded and you can't get a good connection no joy. Apparently the jumper packs the...
• Re: things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:50:46 -0700
  ...Jumper cables. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4...
• leaking valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Ufer
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 12:26:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...I'm also in the process installing an ammeter and I am wondering what the best way is to run cables from the engine...
• repost: 70 bus for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 03 Sep 95 00:21:16 CDT
  ...It has a new clutch, brakes, cables, tie rod, and good tires. It needs new ball joints installed I have the parts. I've...
• Re: speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:47:10 -0700
  ...I sell the full length cables for $16.50 plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com Euroteile 2301 Vehicle Drive #G Rancho Cordova, CA...
• turning air-cooled Heater Off
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 17:23:13 -0400
  ...A) your heater cables are out of adjustment. -move the heater lever fully OFF, but adjust the lever to direct heat to the defrost...
• Re: A New Look In Jumper Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 16:39:54 -0500
  ...When I hooked the cables as per instructions It would not turn anything over it kept saying my polarity is backwards. As always red...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:50:27 -0700
  ...Symptoms of a bad starter? >>> > >>> > the old cables are not "useless" they are still providing some >>> > conductivity, so adding new cables to the old...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:35:30 -0800
  ...I'm going to try slow charging through the cigarette lighter, and carry jumper cables just in case. Raymond Sent from my iPhone > On...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:03:33 -0400
  Most jumper cables are not large enough to carry current to run a starter. Again, what is the voltage at the starter while it...
• Re: Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:11:21 +0000
  > While WD-40 is great for loosening, I'm not to keen on it's long-term results > as a lube. While I don...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:03:22 -0300
  ...a > small phillips screw to attach to the van frame. > > These cables shells are flexible, strong and are basically the same as > the original...
• Re: aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 10:38:01 -0600
  ...screw style. > > > This cable will replace both the upper and lower cables (and do away with > the EGR warning box)... > > http://busdepot.com/details...
• checking ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 08:25:23 EST
  ...t start I would jump start it..as soon as the cables are hooked up, away I go. So now my thoughts lead me...
• Subject: Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:44:21 -0700
  ...even the batter cables look purely American on those. but the engine and trans were german produced....pretty sure anyway. that was the first...
• Re: Best Cranking Amps For Tiico Starter
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 17 May 2002 13:56:25 -0400
  ...For better cranking power, you could do what I did--put a second 42 under the back seat and run stout cables right to...
• Syncro Parts we can get
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:57:33 -0500
  ...tank sender (aftermarket stainless)- $99 I have one of the speedo cables in stock at the moment. The rest of the stuff I am...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:10:58 -0600
  ...My diesel was like that,I noticed my battery cable was getting hot!!! I had good connections and cables after ruling that out I...
• Re: Adjusting the Emergency Break
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 13:08:17 -0800
  ...The Break adjuster (for > lack of a better term) nut(you know the nut that connects the two > break cables to the long metal...
• Re: whats the quick fix for the starter cable?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 20:01:20 -0600
  I changed the cables on one of my Vans using welding 0 cable. .73 per foot plus the ends. It's copper, and plenty...
• Re: What was that robust 12v connector?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:56:51 -0600
  ...van so that one could >> plug up a pair of jumper cables and charge or access the battery without >> taking the engine lid off...
• Re: maplite & heater Q
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: maplite & heater Q
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 02:23:56 -0400
  ...Consider fitting a set of heat excangers and tubes under the back seat like a 74, add a few cables and you will always...
• Re: Optima as 2nd battery.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 May 1997 07:02:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This configuration looks like it will work as long as you do not use regular battery cables with the thick terminal ends as they...
• Booster Thing
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 21:52:28 -0500
  ...They have booster cables and apparently some also have AC and DC plug-ins and inverters to run such things as portable electric coolers...
• charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:37:35 -0700
  ...on my own 85 Adventurewagon I got at least a half volt more to the battery with redundant batt cables added. I don't...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:42:42 -0400
  ...Remember to loosen the parking brake cables and make sure the brake shoe tension springs are not upside-down as that would interfere with...
• Mystery cable (?) sound
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 09:37:37 -0700
  ...When the rain slows I will examine all cables I can find belowdecks but wondered if anyone recognizes the symptoms. I am not comfortable...
• Cable lubricators /type motorcycle
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 08:30:44 CST6CDT
  ...It is particularly effective in loosening heater control cables. I'd bought this over 20 years ago (it is frightening how short that seems...
• Aux. Batt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 08:03:23 -0800
  ...I always up grade the batt cables and wiring. Bob K. RWK Enterprises Placerville Ca. VW Mods and Conv.
• Re: starter problems / i'm a novice
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 18:40:58 EST
  ...Don't feel bad, those cables probably helped. Make sure you have a clean connection and then spray something to protect it. Drive Safely...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 May 2004 00:02:49 -0400
  ...Since you've an aircooled, check the condition of the heater box cables. You don't really want heat this time of the year...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:15:13 -0700
  ...I heard the adjuster clicking. (both i hope) There's no gap between levers and cables, cables are ok. Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 13:26:28 -0800
  ...no one ever lubes these control cables as much as they need.. so .. one day ....you move the temp lever left..instead of sliding...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:58:35 -0400
  ...My solution, which may or may not work >>> for you, was to run parallel cables at the following locations. >>> Battery <----------------------------> starter ~ 11 feet >>> Front...
• Re: Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 10 Oct 2014 07:56:52 -0700
  ...I have replacement cables on the way from Bus Depot and Van-Again, so we'll see.
• proper battery fit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:49:36 -0500
  ...With the hoses for gas and the cables, the battery is almost squeezed into the box. Now, there is a clamp. My understanding was...
• "Thanks" + Throttle cable coupler? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:37:33 -0700
  ...I made a bracket to hold the Vanagon and Jetta cables to tranny/engine as a unit. Should solve the problem. Drawing a blank...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 9:16:28 PST
  So Thom Fitzpatrick says: > > > > Is there anything else *you'd* do if you had the engine out? > > Detail as much of the surrounding area...
• re: cold start (honest, honey, it just blew up itself!)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 10:33:08 CDT
  ...so BEFORE you attach the jumper cables, wait a while and let the gas bleed off. other folks i know always put a rag...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:55:44 -0500
  ...If I understand it correctly > there are 2 cables from the wheel to the dash. Has anyone ever do > the lower cable before? Any...