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• Re: '85 VANAGON W/89 ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:15:51 -0500
  If just the core wire of the heater cables are broken, you can get the center wire from a small engine shop and make...
• Re: Brake cables uneven/stretched?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:20:03 -0800
  On 19 Feb 2005 at 0:22, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > The cables themselves rarely fail, but the sheath or outer jacket...
• glove box hangers/supports/tabs/cables whatever
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:06:45 EDT
  ...There are no cables of > any > kind on mine. It has two tabs at the rear corners. I push these in to clear > the...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 19:01:39 -0500
  ...The rear cables often fail internally > and drag preventing full release. I adjust as follows: > > After proper install and assembly of the shoes and...
• Snow Chains/Cables on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 00:28:07 +0000
  Anybody use snow chains or cables on their vanagon? I don't remember reading much on the list concerning this. Just wondering if they...
• Fresh air control flap prototype PICS! (and long but possibly useful info)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 16:13:12 -0700
  ...The cables that control flaps for hot air out of the heater boxes are the same as the cables from levers to flaps on...
• Re: tire chains / cables on snows?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:20:48 -0400
  I keep cables in my van at all times as they can be very useful in mud, snow, ice, wet grass,, etc. Even though...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:09:58 EDT
  ...Clamp onto the smaller wire on the solenoid, run cables around right side. Sit in driver's seat, turn key on, lean over and...
• Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:57:36 -0500
  ...I found it relatively easy to run cables behind the dash and then under the carpet (especially on the drivers side) since the stock...
• Re: Has heat, but it smells
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  20 Sep 1995 08:55:57 -0700
  ...All the cables can be traced >> without too much trouble after you remove the plastic heater >> core cover, You may want to take a...
• Re: heater box cables
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:23:21 -0700
  ...I just went through this (in a long round about way) I found that salvaging the long heater cables fo AIR cooled van supplied...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:30:01 -0400
  At 12:16 AM 5/5/2008, Stephen Edwards wrote... >The control cables are all in good shape but it seems like a good...
• Speedometer and odometer doesn't move - Updated
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:32:03 -0600
  ...I unscrewed the cables from both sides of the gear box. We checked that the cables did move when the other ends where rotated...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Fri, 9 Mar 2018 13:43:43 +0000
  ...Thanks > > In the meantime, I think I've found 2 of the 3 cables in France, but > they will only ship within France and...
• Report: Replacing heater cables in '71
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:26:03 -0500
  ...The left and right cables are different lengths so don't get them mixed up. To remove the old cables, you first need to...
• slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:10:40 -0800
  ...when the handbrake is off, the adjuster and the cables just dangle about an inch and a half lower than they would be with...
• heater box woes
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:09:58 -0900
  ...Both the defrost, and the floor vents are controlled by two separate climate control cables, so this is confusing. Maybe a silly question, but...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:05:53 -0600
  > > being tightened never but takes any stretching as bike cables are installed > with a lot of slack to follow along frames, handlebars etc. Because...
• Re: Dash removed/re-installed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 14:49:04 -0700
  ...Hopefully the smooth and correct action and travel of all the heater control cables were checked ( and lubed ) during reassembly. I've seen a...
• Re: tire chains / cables on snows?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:34:59 -0800
  ...tire chains / cables on snows? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I keep cables in my van at all times as they can be very...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:48:58 -0800
  ...Get the cables and lever bracket with the heater box. Don't unhook any of the cables other than the one to the heater...
• Re: [Syncro] Hard starting when warm
  Historical mailing list - Dave Wolfanger
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 10:55:19 -0500
  ...If the starter is not defective, i would look at the battery itself, the cables, connections, and engine grounds. If the alternator is producing...
• Too Much Heat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 May 1999 09:03:47 -0400
  Mechanic #2 confirms that flaps on heat exchangers were tied in the open position, and cables were missing. He closed them up, so now...
• Handbrake cables for 1967 Type II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 22:34:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Can anyone tell me the name of a reasonable supplier for these cables? They have to be less than that. Thanks for your help...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:03:55 -0800
  ...Did you notice the adjuster nut , 10 mm hex, on the rod just a few inches forward of where the cables come together sort...
• Stiff Heater Cables when pulling
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 13:48:37 -0000
  ...This indicates that there is no problem with the twin cables to the heat exchanger pods which, when doing this, are being pushed closed...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:46:12 -0500
  ...of these for the past 50 years on motorcycle and automotive > cables. Works fantastic. > https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Lubricator-Lubricant-Motorcycle- > Dirtbike/dp...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Fri, 9 Mar 2018 12:38:09 -0800
  ...Thanks > > > > In the meantime, I think I've found 2 of the 3 cables in France, but > > they will only ship within France and...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:01:11 +0000
  ...I’ve been using that same item for years on my cables, even the “accelerator” cable to my diesel injector. It works perfectly and...
• Sunroof cables- wtb
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 08:20:15 -0500
  I need a set of sunroof cables for my 87 Syncro. I managed to damage one upon removal and the spare set I purchased...
• Re: Heavy Duty Starter Cables
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 12:44:46 EST
  I actually have a couple of these VW heavy duty starter cables in stock for $75 each if anybody need them. They have factory...
• Re: Snow Chains/Cables on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - side.loading.naish.machine
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:41:45 -0800
  ...Anybody use snow chains or cables on their vanagon? Back in October i had to deploy the cables for the first time-- was at...
• Re: comparing e-brake lines: syncro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 19:35:33 -0400
  The 2WD e-brake cables are part # 251-609-701C. They are 1473mm long. The Syncro uses different cables left and right. Right is...
• Jetta/Golf Battery Cables $10 (No Van Content)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 12:46:49 EST
  ...I just got some brand new Negative terminal battery cables that fit all A2 (Jetta/Golf) cars. These are normally $30 at the dealer...
• Re: Power Window Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 21:28:46 -0500
  ...Can the funky cables that run the window >up and down be repaired and tightened up or do I have to get the >entire...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:35:44 -0700
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source There he is! Not sure what parts he needs, but here's a list...
• Re: Clutch Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:55:49 -0800
  ...But maybe they have something different in the > UK? Yes, clutch cables on the RIGHT side! ;-) -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:54:01 -0500
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source There he is! Not sure what parts he needs, but here's a list...
• Re: comparing e-brake lines: syncro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 16:11:04 -0700
  ...please > crawl under your rigs and see how the 2wd and syncro > e-brake cables are different. AND can the 2wd cables > be used...
• Re: Heat/Fresh Air Cables broke
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 10:09:10 GMT
  ...Heat/Fresh Air Cables broke > >Todd Francis (tbf@pacifier.com) >Mon, 31 Mar 1997 21:06:46 -0600=20 > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Hi: My 86 has just...
• comparing e-brake lines: syncro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:42:16 -0700
  I am wondering HOW the syncro emergency brake cables are different than the 2wd. I have one well respected fine 'gent say it PROBABLY...
• Trying to re-fix my starter
  Historical mailing list - Nitaino
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 09:55:26 -0400
  ...T30 has two cables attached to it and T50 has one. From what I understand, the ignition cable is a red/black cable and...
• speedometer cables: 2 short or 1 long
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 17:43:57 -0500
  ...I've seen 3 different cables for sale upper 1410mm, lower 780mm and one individual cable 2240mm. If I buy the individual cable then...
• Re: Heater control cables - '82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:17:14 -0800
  ...Jim On Sunday, November 21, 2004, at 10:57 AM, John Haugland wrote: > cables you can get new as well at the bus depot...
• Re: Better Speedo Cable Analysis
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 08:04:04 EST
  I have full length speedo cables for $39. It is a cable that goes from the rear of your speedo head all the way...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Re: Accelerator Cable hook up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 05:00:32 -0600
  ...put it into into a bench vice and >drilled a hole in it just large enough for the two cables to go >through. With...
• Re: 82 Vanagon E-Brake doesnt hold
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 10:43:18 -0600 (MDT)
  ...its my e-brake cables - they are stretched. > I replaced these once (albeit with *used*, probably also stretched cables) > and it didnt help. > > Are...
• Re: heavy duty starter cables - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:51:09 -0700
  ...heavy duty starter cables zoran, this sounds exactly like what i'm after. i remember that ken wilford had stock cables last year but...
• Re: cheap source for 12V SAE connectors for solar panels?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 16:42:22 -0500
  ...Connectors for Solar Etc. >I'm using these: ><<http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/116/Cables-2-Cond.-Waterproof/1.html>http...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 2 May 2008 21:23:07 -0700
  On 5/2/08, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > As BenT notes, some round knob controls still make use of cables. > That's...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:12:25 -0400
  ...Very useful on heater cables, throttle cables, bicycle brake and derailleur cables, and, of course, motorcycle cables. http://www.amazon.com/Hp-Tools-Cable...
• web page updates
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 21:40:50 EDT
  ...Added a procedure for replacing the heater cables in the air-cooled Vanagon, direct route: http://www.type2.com/bartnik/cables.htm I also...
• Re: Want to test drive some diesel vanagons - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 01:00:30 -0400
  ...Making a mental note to not park my TriStar near BenT to find my > cables pilfered. > > :) > > Actually since I bought it in San Jose...
• Re: Bringing outside wires in (Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:13:06 -0400
  The GPS antenna and Satellite radio antenna that I have have very thin coax cables. I can't speak to what your 2 meter...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:50:26 -0600
  I’ve been using that same item for years on my cables, even the “accelerator” cable to my diesel injector. It works perfectly and...
• 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...
• Heat/Fresh Air Cables broke
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 17:29:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...What is it like to replace the control cables for the heat levers? Where could I get the cables? If I can't replace...
• Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:49:00 -0500
  ...For years I've always had a struggle when dropping the group 41 battery past the pos-neg cables and have banged-up the...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:46:32 -0400
  At 06:15 PM 5/28/2010, Robert Fisher wrote: >How often do y'all need to use jumper cables that it would justify...
• Re: Spongy Brakes + adjusting handbrake
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 21:14:38 -0400
  ...The nut in the middle of the junction between the hand lever and the two brake cables is the adjuster. Before you crank it...