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Re: sheer bolts/steering column
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 21 Oct 2003 15:14:07 -0700
...Furthermore the need to sheer has nothing to do with protecting you from a flying ignition switch but to allow the steering mechanism to...
Re: Junkyard Wars
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:52:00 -0700
...about an hour, not including those two bizarre "safety" bolts that hold the steering column in place (is there any way to get those...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 10:31:29 -0700
...Just make sure that you have not changed the breakaway bolts in your steering column either. Stacy On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 10...
Re: Gas Heater Question
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:37:58 -0700
...You must then reset the safety switch which is under the dash to the right of the steering column. Gently flick this lever . After...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 10:52:24 -0700
...Just make sure that > you have not changed the breakaway bolts in your steering column either. > > Stacy > >> On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 10...
Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternator
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:39:18 -0400
...I then opened up the >plastic shroud around the ignition removed the plastic and exposing >the steering column and the lead wires to the...
Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:53:00 -0500
...I found five different connectors on my steering column. All five have been double-double checked for being plugged in and secure. When the...
Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
Sun, 23 May 2004 21:01:52 -0700
...The relay below and in front of the steering column looks like an >Eberspacher Heater Safety Reset Relay .......... but it could be a relay...
Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:57:18 -0500
...The thieves broke the steering column but couldn't start the car. They broke several windows before they left the scene. In total about...
Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 02:20:39 -0700
...Put a little shrink tubing on them, makes a very nice, clean, >electrically secure connection. > >I found five different connectors on my steering column...
Re: Misc. Westy Questions - Propane Tank
Historical mailing list
Sat, 25 May 1996 02:54:17 -0400
...is the small hole on the dash to right of the Steering Column? It's the famous "Silver Socket". It is Westfalia's idea...
Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:43:39 -0400
...The thieves broke the >steering column but couldn't start the car. They broke several windows >before they left the scene. In total about...
Re: 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:14:05 -0500
...sliding door rear hatch and front doors spare steering column and piles of misc. goodies, front windshield and wiper motors and arms. spare power...
Re: Aux Heater-Do I Feel Stupid!
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:24:01 -0500
...About where the fuse box is, but on the other side of the steering column. The first indication that it might be trying to...
Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 07:17:11 -0600
...Put a little shrink tubing on them, makes a very nice, clean, >> electrically secure connection. >> >> I found five different connectors on my steering column...
Re: mystery parts again
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:07:14 -0700
...You know, my van has a cruise control lever on the left side of the steering column. Maybe the cruise control system is stock...
Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:14:54 -0400
...I then opened up the >> plastic shroud around the ignition removed the plastic and exposing >> the steering column and the lead wires to the...
Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:39:35 -0400
...40kv personal protection pocket zapper- incapacitation wired into >seat/steering column >3. Interior screamers > >Let's talk about each. > >Thieves hate bumper stickers, particularly...
Re: on the topic of diesel heaters..(and some pics of my TDi project)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:59:17 -0800
...then you must check the safety switch which is under the dash at the right of the steering column. The little red switch should...
Re: head lamp relay upgrade
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Mon, 29 Mar 2004 03:27:48 +0000
...I just removed the <DIV></DIV>> > steering column cover to make sure. Bentley wiring diagrams show the <DIV></DIV>> > same...
Re: front heater problems 85'
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:42:02 -0500
...I) When reassembling steering column, make sure the rubber doughnut linkage at bottom is fully engaged. Note the clearance specs at top btw wheel...
Re: Tool Kit for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 26 Jul 95 12:05:27 CDT
...i think the steering wheel nut (not the driver, the one that holds the steering wheel onto the steering column) is 27mm. the front...
Re: CRASH WORTHY??
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:10:23 CDT
...even though they remarked that the "placement of the steering column prevents the driver from using his left foot on the brake." ???? excuse me...
Re: headlights with relay setup are inop: Fixed!
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:25:01 -0700
...Centering the steering wheel is part of a 'real' front end alignment. lol..even some shops that do front alignments don't know that...
Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:49:26 -0400
...40kv personal protection pocket zapper-incapacitation wired into seat/steering column 3. Interior screamers Let's talk about each. Thieves hate bumper stickers, particularly...
Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
...Remove the two bolts holding >the steering column to the dash frame. These are >safety bolts without a head because it is meant >to...
headlights with relay setup are inop: Fixed!
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 22:00:51 -0400
...I had tried to permanently mount the relays as someone had described but had some clearance problems with the column covers. Wrapped the connections...
Re: Fuel Tank R&R And Heater Booster
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:34:51 -0700
...If the fuel lines look good, there is a safety switch at the right bottom side of the steering column that is under the...
AW: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:34:39 -0700
...40kv personal protection pocket zapper-incapacitation wired into seat/steering column 3. Interior screamers Let's talk about each. Thieves hate bumper stickers, particularly...
Dash removal in a 2.1...who's got the good procedure?
Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
Mon, 23 May 2005 16:06:52 -0700
...6)��Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it...
Dash removal Instruction for all of you ready to fix your heater
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 14:38:14 -0800
...6) Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it...
Re: wiring a vanagon for towing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:26:00 -0500
...For a quick installation, the turn signal wires can be pick ep under the steering column. The tail lights either near the switch or...
Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 10:13:53 -0500
...not got back to >the Model T advance lever on the steering column if you want to mess with >stuff when you drive?.... >I...
Tow Bar - Custom Made for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 16 Dec 1997 02:46:13 -0600
...will be steering itself, so put the key in the ignition and turn it just enough to disengage the steering column lock. If you...
Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 5 Jan 2002 15:52:50 +1200
...to find out about them! >"Fit a Japanese (or Proton-Mitsubishi) steering column, then you'll >have no more throwaway VW switchgear.".....which Proton...
Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:44:42 -0800
...7) Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it...
Re: Installing new defroster/heater fan INSTRUCTIONS - LONG
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:16:02 -0700
...Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it is...
Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 23 May 2004 21:43:46 -0700
...The relay below and in front of the steering > column > > looks like an > > >Eberspacher Heater Safety Reset Relay .......... > > but it could be a relay...
Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
...Over on the dash, I cut (whimper) two gauge holes, one on either side of the steering column. On the left I have a...
Re: removing dash / replacing front blower motor - LONG
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Wed, 30 Jul 2003 17:04:38 -0700
...Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it is...
Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 12 May 2003 19:55:38 -0700
...Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it is...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...The ignition lock is mounted in the steering column where it is out of the way for safety, and the lock is angled upward...
Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 30 May 2003 12:25:38 -0700
...Remove the two bolts holding the steering > column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head > because it is meant to...
Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 30 May 2003 13:45:26 -0400
...Remove the two bolts holding the steering > > column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head > > because it is meant to...
Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
Historical mailing list - mike boland
Fri, 30 May 2003 16:57:05 -0500
...Remove the two bolts holding the steering > > > column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head > > > because it is meant to...
Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -0700
...Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it is...
Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?(long)
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:24:04 EST
...No? hey it USED to be that you had a spark advance lever on the steering column so that you could adjust the spark...
Re: GoWesty wheel / tire package
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Sat, 11 Oct 2003 13:53:11 -0700
...As instructed by Volkscafe, I reduced the pressure in the spare to about 10 psi to prevent it from rubbing on the steering column...
Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 30 May 2003 13:04:54 -0700
...Remove the two bolts holding the steering > > > column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head > > > because it is meant to...
FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
...Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it is...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...The steering column plastic surround had been rather poorly refitted, after all the ministrations to the light switch and the steering column bush, and...
Re: Dash removal Instruction for all of you ready to fix your heater
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:30:40 -0500
...Remove the two bolts holding the steering column >to the dash frame. These are safety bolts without a head because it is >meant to...
Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:36:25 -0700
...Why Mechanics Make Mistakes > > Mike Busch , Columnist June 5, 2008 > > The Savvy Aviator > > During the century since the Wright Brothers first flew, the predominant...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...Additional safety touches include three-point belts for all outboard seats, adjustable headrests on all seats, a safety fuel tank, child safety locks on...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:53:56 -0400
Probably the biggest cause of airbag lights is the contact rings (clock spring) in the steering column. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:29:45 +0000
...Probably the biggest cause of airbag lights is the contact rings (clock spring) in the steering column. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
...just below the instrument cluster and to the right of the steering column. If there isn't a dummy hole already in place try...
BA6 Heater Information - long
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
...just below >the instrument cluster and to the right of the steering column. If >there isn't a dummy hole already in place try...
Auxiliary Battery Installation II: Hawker Odyssey battery, Hella relay, Chargetek AC charger (v. long)
Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 22:14:38 -0400
...The cable follows the route of the main dash harness, over the steering column to the main fusebox. The plan was for the red...
Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
...just below the instrument cluster and to the right of the steering column. If there isn't a dummy hole already in place try...