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Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:01:39 -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: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:10:04 -0700
...I know there is a ground strap that goes from the body to the left head, a few wires grounded to the body under...
Re: '88 Westy: Aux Battery Problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:13:41 -0400
...If you see a voltage drop, add another ground strap there. I have seen over .5 volt on some engines. Guess what, this drop...
Re: Gauges & sendinig unit installation
Historical mailing list - John
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:25:50 -0500
...If you use Teflon tape(and you > >should), you may need to ground strap the O/P sending unit for accurate > >readings. > > > >The coolant...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 01:11:09 +0000
...a possible ’84 donor nearby. >> >> I also noted a couple more ground straps that need cleaning/attention >> (including the one between the solenoid and...
Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:30:27 -0800
what year is the van please ? now that Iread 'ecu cable-strapped to intake snorkle' it's soundinglike a 1.9 wbxr. Do you...
Re: The truth about Florida
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 7 May 2002 07:01:52 -0700
...Hurricane season--better buy some hurricane straps for your van to keep > it planted to the ground---- > > Yea, I liked Fla.----- > > I got the...
Re: Coil-itis
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 17:50:54 -0700
...ground too. (engine to > chasse, battery to box/chasse, starter etc.) We grinded all the contact > points (used Dielectric Grease), and replaced ground straps...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:19:02 -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: Coil-itis
Historical mailing list - James
Tue, 18 Aug 2015 08:30:35 -0400
...ground too. (engine to > > chasse, battery to box/chasse, starter etc.) We grinded all the contact > > points (used Dielectric Grease), and replaced ground straps...
Re: Raising poptop with kayak on roof
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:11:17 -0500
...I >have it strapped on about as far back as it can reasonably go, so as to have >the weight at the bottom of...
Re: Alternator output and wire size?
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:47:09 -0600
...grounding strap, front of transmission to body of > van. > > if there is poor contact or high resistance it can be in the ground side...
Re: Summary of Door rubber
Historical mailing list
Tue, 05 Apr 1994 16:00:51 EDT
...The rubber includes a hole for the limiting strap but I was not tearing apart my door to do the limiting strap. So I...
Re: Help. traveling with problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:43:06 -0400
...Also there should be a ground strap going from the driver's side head to the firewall just below the coil. That needs to...
Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:20:27 -0800
...Westy better > 5) tie down unit with some type of straps to the ground when open in case of bad wind/ rain > 6) always...
Re: Starter One more time!!
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Sun, 1 May 2011 07:35:29 -0700
...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: starter solenoid heads south
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 17 May 2002 12:04:32 -0400
...You might also want to check your battery for charge and your grounding straps for connection and zero resistance. Also be sure that the...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:46:31 -0500
...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: Therein, lies a tale.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Mar 2013 20:57:45 -0500
...Loosen ground strap. Unlock doors, remove ground strap. Go add oil to engine. Last activity is get 6x6 ATV to run up and down...
Re: waterboxer overhaul and coolant problem fix?
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 17:31:25 -0700
...What should be done as corrosion prevention? > > (grounding straps?, insertion of kathode? special gasket sealer?) > > > > > > Bj�rn
Re: Towing a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:06:31 -0500
...then with a long tow strap, attached at to secure points on the van and wrapped around the ball on the tow vehicle very...
Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Apr 94 9:12:11 EDT
...ve cleaned every ground I can find (Weeelll, now that I think of it I > havn't cleaned the front strap from the tranny...
Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
...Christopher < cgoodwin@nomadiceye.com > raises some very interesting points about corrosion being related to broken ground straps. I know that this has been debated...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 13:13:57 -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: Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 18:50:23 -0800
...I used a ground strap from the aux battery -ve post to the chassis post located under the driver's seat. >From the +ve...
Re: Slow turnover when starting.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:06:06 -0700
...make sure the trans ground strap is good. try to have a robust charnging voltage ..at least 14.0 volts ...14.5 is nice...
Re: Update on starter
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:32:24 -0400
...I say it's the Positive cable or Negative ground straps old and corroded. -----Original Message----- From: C Snyder Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:16:45 -0300
...a possible �84 donor nearby. >>> >>> I also noted a couple more ground straps that need cleaning/attention >>> (including the one between the solenoid and...
Re: Hmm. It won't budge
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:39:50 -0700
...I will loosen the bolts and nut to see >> if it moves, tomorrow. >> And yes, I did clean and reconnect the ground strap. >> Zoltan...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:12:12 -0400
...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: Seized Engine?
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sat, 20 May 2006 17:21:31 -0400
...belt. > I cleaned all my contacts to the starter and the > ground strap still no turn over. > Finally this morning, i bought a tow...
Re: Engine Removal Tool
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Sun, 6 Apr 2008 23:23:16 -0700
...a boat trailer part? We >> usually use a hoist or 4x4 and ratchet straps.. but a hand winch would >> be much faster. Got any...
Re: I HATE TO SAY - tires
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 15:23:44 -0700
...A syncro would do very well, although it would still have the usual bus challenges of ground clearance, and approach and departure angles. 2...
Re: shady boy (SB) owners
Historical mailing list - bueses
Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:14:23 -0600
...My tarp has the pockets for all the "ribs" (poles?) & little clips on the corners to attach the optional poles/hold down straps. I...
Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:59:40 -0700
...Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start > The trick i use for putting the straps up without a helper is to either > put...
Re: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:33:36 -0700
...The second time he did a great job but forgot to tighten the grounding strap very near the tranny/frame mount. The result was...
Slow Start - now Won't Start (L)
Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 23:19:19 -0500
...When this didn't make a difference, I added additional grounding straps between the tranny & chassis as well as between the starter housing and...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:52:40 -0800
...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: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:45:02 -0400
...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: CB antenna
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 14 May 1999 14:50:30 -0400
...gutter edge-trim, and eventually after repeated problems with grounding I soldered a braid strap from the antenna to the gutter. I've also...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:01:21 -0400
...a possible ’84 donor nearby. > > I also noted a couple more ground straps that need cleaning/attention > (including the one between the solenoid and...
Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
Historical mailing list - Neil
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:49:13 -0800
...Bentley has important clutch R&R notes and in a different section, a particular note on the electrical ground strap to frame. When re...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:29:56 -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: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:53:03 -0500
...Westy better 5) tie down unit with some type of straps to the ground when open in case of bad wind/ rain 6) always...
Re: van running rich- running out of ideas to fix
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Mon, 1 Jun 1998 09:29:40 -0600
...per Bentley OK. > Cleaned ecu connections, checked and cleaned all grounds, replaced ground > strap from left head. > New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, installed afm...
Re: Starter: it's one or another
Historical mailing list - Danny Bean
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:32:58 -0500
...Like you, I've got all new >>>> wiring and cleaned connections re; ground straps etc. Last thing I can >>>> figger is either battery or...
Fw: [KG] Needed Tools
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:10:04 -0700
...A handy tool for testing the tensile > >strength of ground straps and hydraulic clutch lines you may have forgotten > >to disconnect. > > > >CRAFTSMAN 1/2...
Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 25 Feb 2005 13:48:30 -0500
...Check grounding... try bypassing the ground strap from the head to the body with a heavy jumper. 3. Check the boot between the AFM...
Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:34:58 -0500
...Westy better > > 5) tie down unit with some type of straps to the ground when open in > case of bad wind/ rain > > 6) always...
Westy battery cable
Historical mailing list - Ian Heier
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 02:36:30 -0500
...Off to Canadian tire for the new terminal and ground strap, a good clean-up of my battery box and she's fireing up...
Re: Fuel Injection Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 28 Apr 2001 12:20:51 -0800
...Additionally there is a Service bulletin in effect to add a ground strap, NAPA $4.00 16" long, to the AFM and the engine...
Re: Tach install from vanagon to vanagon
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:57:52 -0800
...The position and such changes but the colors don't. > > Unhook the battery ground strap when doing the wire relocation. One of > the wires...
Re: Shipping a Vanagon tow hitch - a saga
Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:09:23 -0800
...Next time check with DHL and shipping it as an open item strapped to a pallet or something like that. I recently shipped a...
Re: LONG Solution to Bucking Bus, NIN, & 'Clown Around', was Problems heading NORTH
Historical mailing list - Wally Schneider
Sat, 18 Dec 1999 09:57:42 MST
...small blue arc, from the >negative battery post, to the negative ground strap terminal. I, in my >haste to leave NC had not adequately...
Re: Auxilliary battery relays and wires
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 24 Jan 1999 20:44:57 -0600
...There are battery ground >straps >> at 25 and battery to starter straps that are 70. >> In the old days 10 awg was 30 amp...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:44:52 -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: 1990 Vanagon Fuel injection problem
Historical mailing list - Ry L Blaisdell
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 08:51:28 -0500
Ok thanks I will check the ground straps. I pulled the injectors again this time watching their spray pattern and leaving key on checking...
Re: My hats off to you do it yourselfers
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Sun, 1 May 2005 08:44:42 -0800
...For me, there was still a lot of tank hanging down when I started on the straps. The driver's side strap was tough...
Re: Is my Aux Battery Charging
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:17:09 +0000
...Then disconnect the ground strap on the aux battery. If the lights go out and the radio dies then they are running on the...
Re: Starter question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:52:50 -0500
...switch, cleaning its male counterpart, removing and super cleaning the transmission ground strap connections and the battery posts and connectors. I haven't had...