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• Steering Column "Flex"
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 15:42:20 -0700
  ...It's moving the entire column, which seems to be from the flexing of the 2 support straps. All bolts are tight. There's...
• Re: vanagon gas tank remove
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:18:16 -0400
  ...Observe the 2 steel straps holding the tank, bolts at the front, tabs through the cross beam at the back, unbend the tabs going...
• Re: roof top storage / leveling blocks .ramp / fuse block cover / 3rd battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 10 May 2018 18:00:29 -0700
  ...I like the strap as well as it also fits the case for my Zamp folding solar panel, which fits perfectly in that space...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:12:52 -0700
  ...One; in the battery box you need to clean up the body for the strap to sit on new steel and use NEW bolt...
• Re: Transporting extra gasoline on/in a Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 08:34:32 -0500
  ...I tied it down with my standard > adjustable straps so it is secure up there. Sticks up a little bit, so > it is noticable...
• Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:43:06 -0700
  ...I think my dad had a battery removal strap >> but no idea what happened to it. Maybe I will go get strap and battery...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:10:45 -0700
  ...I used Air Canada cargo straps (very neat cam action, and 2" wide webbing) to lash fore and aft, using the eyebolts and the...
• RE: Water Pumper Head Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 08 May 1996 10:48:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >> I propose a ground strap at least, from head to cylinder body, >>neutralizing any electrical imbalance. If nothing else it seems to me >>it...
• vanagon syndrome week
  Historical mailing list - Adrian
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 11:18:42 -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: Cargo Hauls
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 13:15:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I had to strap the back hatch down. I just fit the couch around the Westy closet. I had to pop the top to...
• Re: extracting an impacted battery
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 13:00:20 CST
  ...Is there an >easier way? We may still have to deal with the camping battery some day, there is a rubber covered metal strap...
• window screens
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 14 Nov 94 09:35:38 CST
  ...they are magnetic with a strap at the top (to put over the door, then close the door to keep the screens from 'walking...
• Re: evaporative a/c option (NO VANGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:16:45 EDT
  ...bug shows? The type that looks like a big silvery missle strapped to the side window? Summer is coming, Suzanne has no A/C...
• Re: Misc Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 14:36:15 -0700
  ...They are all the same size but the tie back strap attachment points are different, and the holes from these attachment points remain after...
• Re: ignition problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:44:20 -0800
  Do you mean the braided ground strap at the front-left base of the distributor? It was corroded, so I cleaned it up and...
• Re: all those tire postings
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 18 May 2002 20:06:36 -0500
  Dave, If your low on bucks--run like hell ----- These vehicles aren't for the faint hearted, or cash strapped----!!! Pretty much rule of...
• Re: curtain straps
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 09:27:20 -0400
  Patrick, attached are some pictures hope they show what you need if not let me know as the van is in front of the...
• Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:06:05 -0400
  Has anyone ever tried using tie-wraps (zap-straps, whatever) as ring compressors for WBX piston rings? The way I envisage this working is...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 26 May 2007 08:04:08 -0700
  > There is a hole in the side pillar right behind the sliding > door, about 3 inches below the hand-strap on my '87 > weekender...
• Re: Best/Cheapest way to ship tires
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:00:32 -0600
  ...You can also wrap them in stretch wrap before strapping if they > are somewhat dirty used tires. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: chains and strap chains
  Historical mailing list - pcking
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 15:30:56 -0400
  ...Can everyone do that the first time they bury the rear wheels? Strap chains are cheap and simple. Put them on the part of...
• FS: hoop style bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:32:54 -0400
  ...https://asheville.craigslist.org/bop/d/old-school-bumper-mount-bike/6620674405.html It has one strap with it that has a rubber coated...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:08:36 -0400
  #2,3,4, you did good. #5, the intention was to jumper the main battery connection to the 50 terminal, which has the same...
• Re: Wanted - Battery Box Lid Retainers
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:09:31 -0700
  > Drat! My battery box lid hold-down retainers have given up the ghost. > With no grip, the battery lift strap keeps pushing the lid...
• Re: Pastel White Van TOAST Photo LINK
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:16:47 -0700
  If you mean "where is it?" it's strapped to the roof: http://picasaweb.google.com/rogerwhitt1/2009December14VanagonWreckWamsutterWy?feat=directlink#5417744713207424914 I've wondered...
• Exhaust bracket for 2.1L: Open up or Down?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 23:51:25 -0700
  ...Now I wonder what is the correct position for strapping the muffler brackets up or down. I currently have my bracket open up. I...
• Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:37:33 -0400
  ...straps that hold the muffler > out of the mud? difference between the strap and muffler carrier?>> This is the bracket that the strap attaches...
• comments on a few recent Vanagon purchases
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 20:05:49 -0500
  ...bus Depot I found the little arguably useless plastic strap that holds the door under the sink from fully opening and bumping the front...
• Re: dropping the engine, 81 air cooled
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:31:41 -0700
  ...capacity ratchet strap. Run it from one side to the other, using the holes thoughtfully provided for similar devices, already in the sides of...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:09:08 -0800
  ...On 1/21/08, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > Neil - > > While yer yankin' stuff, yank the curtain straps and the screw-in...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:43:08 -0700
  ...Start with the ground strap on the battery and make sure it's in good condition, then go under the dash where there is...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:39:47 -0800
  There should be a woven strap from the left head to the chassis/body near the coil. My Subaru engine came with one on...
• /f acceleration
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 13:44:28 +0500
  ...s Harpoon missile, and it looks like an IDEAL size > to strap/weld onto the sides of a Transporter for vastly improved freeway > acceleration...
• Battery Removal on '85 Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 10:20:03 -0700
  ...Lifting the battery out will not be a problem as it has a built in strap. My problem is that even though I swivil...
• Re: '85 vs '90 : Gas tank and Gas tank Straps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 14:28:52 -0800
  ...Gas tank and Gas tank Straps > Scott, > > Thank you for the information. > > yes, I do need tank arrangement for sure - can't put more...
• 110 A/C cooling...on the cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 15:32:38 -0700
  ...Ran a short cargo strap from one of the strap hooks in the cargo hold to the back of the A/C unit to...
• Re: Packing a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 10:00:12 -0700
  ...Bungee or strap in down. This is one case where using an extra strap or two can pay off, it's amazing what can...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:09:20 -0400
  ...It is common for the bottom to be pushed up by folks using the tank or straps to lift the van. They miss-take...
• Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 22:55:34 -0400
  ...I put the ring compressor on the piston and cranked it down with the ratcheting pliers part of the tool, cinched down the strap...
• Re: BusDepot bus cover
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 2 Apr 2023 14:58:23 -0700
  ...Fabric or straps > can melt leaving holes or damage. > > Ask me how I know. > > Eric
• Syncro spotted on I-5 near Sacramento
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:34:45 -0800
  ...spare tire and ladder on the back hatch (shovel strapped to ladder, signifying a REAL off road driver), SA grille, and a Subaru 2...
• Re: battery tray replacement story
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Apr 1994 15:32:09 -0600 (CST)
  ...A lot of my friends are into SCCA slalom racing, and have their batteries mounted in plastic boxes with a lid that straps on...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 16:08:47 -0700
  ...don't like to >see $3000.00 bikes hanging from cloth straps.Any help would be great. http://www.chaco.com/~coyote/vw/paulchen...
• Exaust bolts
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:41:40 -0500
  ...the bolts will break and that they would have to use strapping as they have no way to get the broken bolts out. How...
• Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth?
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:21:02 -0500
  ...The couple including a baby in a car seat strapped in the back seat suffered no injuries (the couple got minor scrapes,but the...
• singing the praises of the Porta-potti, was: Misc. dumb questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 07:43:13 EDT
  ...In the area just inside the sliding door, we drilled/bolted some small luggage anchors through the bulkhead; we strap down the potti there...
• Re: size and pitch of grounding bolt in battery compartment and a FLAPS replacement for idle air elbow
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:07:28 -0400
  ...Battery ground strap takes an M8 bolt 15 mm long Yrs, d
• Re: muffler mounting bolts size 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 11:56:48 -0700
  ...of the bolts and nuts for the muffler bracket and muffler strap on a 1.9? I've got to do the job on...
• Re: Busdepot ezawning with roof rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:34:01 -0400
  ...You could use our Velcro straps to hold the awning pole against the roof rack instead of putting it in the rain gutter: http...
• Copy of: Ultimate Vanagon Bra
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  14 Nov 96 23:39:39 EST
  ...just make sure the straps aren't too tight, they could cause chafing...... chris
• Re: bike racks in back
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 06:47:01 PDT
  ...old clamp-on-the-bumper type for the front and a strap it on for the back (kids bike on back). - Jeff '80 Westi...
• Re: Can't find a 1.9 fuel injection problem?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 22:31:43 -0400
  > check the braided strap on the left side of the engine. and any other brown-colored (they are ground) wires you can find, especially...
• Praises for the Porta-potti, was: Winter Camping
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:17:41 -0800
  <<<<<<snip>>>>>>>> Our is in the Westfalia-made potti-box/jump seat that straps in behind the passenger seat. Where did you get the Westfalia...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:48:32 -0500
  ...Other than the block to chassis strap, where are the other grounds I need to check? Thanks for the replies, Darren
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:28:15 -0800
  nix on the titanium Jake, its far too noble a metal, raises galvanic corrosion concerns. There are marine hoses that have higher temp range...
• Re: [T2] Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:36:58 -0400
  ...Does > anyone know if the old door straps will bolt up to the existing holes? > > Thanks for any info.
• Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:00:17 -0400
  ...s no fun trying hold > that tank up and put the straps back in place! Jeff Floor jack. That's what I used when...
• Re: Roof Rack Options - ladder
  Historical mailing list - Shane Eddy
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:09:00 -0400
  ...with toe straps, you DO remember the days before Shitmano > clipless, don't you? > > To raise the top just loosen the straps. Works well...
• Re: fuel tank reinstallation
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:22:12 -0700
  ...It then sits on its own on that lip, put > the front edge of the tank straps into their respective holes, then work my...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:49:40 -0600
  ...Remove the two bolts holding the straps and let the straps lean down to the ground. Lower the back of the tank about 8...