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• Apologies - Airbox Q & A
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 07:40:21 -0700
  ...capacity ratchet strap, hooked to the rear bumber mount, holding the van in place on the ramps. It was attached to a BIG fixed...
• Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 15:20:21 -0500
  ...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: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:05:06 -0500
  ...the engine mounting set > up...It is kind of a transverse > strap, from rail to rail that the flat bottom of the diesel motor...
• Re: Ca gas cans...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:35:11 -0800
  ...one of these inside is safer than a half-full one strapped on back or front in an accident!!!!! I have one on it...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:16 -0700
  ...The shape puts the load on the top of the hatch (low slope) or trunk and then the straps just steady the rack on...
• Re: Porta-potti boxes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:29:42 -0400
  ...gear at night. They both can take 200 lbs easily. > > re: strapping the thing down. I never worried, until after the > aftermath of Roger...
• 1.9 stainsless steel muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:50:26 EST
  ...This new bracket and strap assembly is a one piece part that replaces the original bracket and strap. Go to my _Vanagon Stainless Steel...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan 2.5 Ground Strap At Hood
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Nov 2015 14:56:31 -0800
  Thanks! I get it. And here I thought it was for the Flux Capacitor < Kidding > It's fairly large so i assumed it's...
• Re: Interior Lights/rechargeable batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 11:51:38 -0500
  ...Also have a cheap D cell battery camp light that is like flouresent with strap that I hang from the top to save battery...
• Your Picture And Diagrams Solved My Glovebox Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:16:57 -0700
  ...My restraining straps are now correctly installed on my 84 westy glovebox, thanks to all of the many generous people who emailed me great...
• FS:Fiberglass skirting for front doors
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:35:37 -0500
  ...and they have no cracks.&nbsp; i wll include the mouting straps if needed. let me know if interested.&nbsp; don't bother asking...
• Re: Vanagon sound system question (sorry no discussion of freedom of speech)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 08:41:46 -0500
  ...Of course now with a baby seat strapped in the back for travel, the auditory reception is more like "gurgling, spitting, and plaintive wailing".
• Re: is this a ground point?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:50:53 -0600
  Where did that ground strap lead to? I think I have that strap. Maybe about a foot long, about a centimeter wide? Was it...
• Re: Replacement for Steering Column's Upper Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 May 2012 14:43:45 -0700
  ...In the steering column, those two straps that run up from upper column bracket to front of dash (the straps that run either side...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:05:56 -0700
  ...Like you, I've got all new wiring and cleaned connections re; ground straps etc. Last thing I can figger is either battery or...
• T-shirt
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 22:16:20 -0500
  ...The cartoon print has a yellow kayak, green canoe, blue tent and camping equipment all strapped to the roof of the classic red-and...
• Re: Tent Copy Update
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 14:36:42 -0400
  ...cool idea if I might say > so myself; sized to fit, straps and buckles to coincide with the tie > down locations, flap-covered heavy...
• Re: LED Flash light
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 13:55:41 -0700
  I thought the magnet was a strapless-option for users with a plate in their head? =) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wesley Alden Pegden" <wes@CS...
• need a trial/test part for a project
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:10:12 -0500
  ...I know others have posted similar boards straped on but I thought this latch mechanism would be a nice tough. Anyone feel like helping...
• Re: 88 2.1 engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:45:00 -0700
  ...Both were simply strapped to a pallet with web starps and shirnk wrapped. Both had fluids though wrapped well enough not to leak -- until...
• Re: Crankshaft pully bolt
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 12:44:15 -0500
  ...Mechanics have told me various ways to try to break it free (impact tool, jam something into the flywheel, strap wrench, etc) but thus...
• '88 GL Muffler Change - a big PITB!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:33:10 -0500
  ...My straps were good and reuseable, but the nut on the hanger to receive strap bolt is welded in place. Screw that nut up...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 20:55:13 -0400
  http://www.amazon.com/K-D-Tools-Battery-Carrying-Strap/dp/B000CO9NTI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1436316826&sr=8-6&keywords...
• Re: Engine Bay Zip Ties
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 10:28:37 -0800
  A set of flush cut snips is really useful for cutting off tail of strap. Minor detail but regular side cutters leave a sharp...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:29:59 -0700
  ...What about a one piece hose between flange at head and coolant pump? Too tough to strap down? Or is that even needed? Find...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 16:09:37 EDT
  ...I only had to bend the muffler brackets for the slightly larger muffler to fit and make a new longer strap for the muffler...
• [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 08:16:47 -0400
  I'd like to ask the Westy members of the group if any of them strap their canoe(s) directly on the poptop. We...
• Re: Battery went dead
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 20:36:14 -0800
  ...Jim John Brush wrote: > When pulling the dead battery, who cares, but no way should any strap lift > and hold a new battery as...
• BRM 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:12:20 -0500
  ...i want a set but im strapped for cash for the time being. c-ya Jonce
• Exhaust parts suppliers for '84 gas fueled
  Historical mailing list - R. E. Haufler
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 12:40:10 -0400
  ...I believe that he needs a catalytic convertor, muffler, tailpipe, gaskets, muffler hanger strap, etc. He had ordered a complete set from Advance, but...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:32:58 -0700
  ...I'd strap the steering wheel in place... Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington State, USA
• Pro Tip - Vanagon Seat Belt Inertia Reel
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:06:49 -0700
  ...keeps the (belted) occupant strapped in while the Vanagon is upside down. BTW, after washing the seat belts in my (front load) washing machine...
• Re: wtb muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:22:36 EST
  ...I NOW have a replacement bracket and strap assembly made from Stainless Steel that will replace the OEM bracket and strap assembly used on...
• Re: Glove box retainer straps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 16:21:31 -0500
  I have used big zip ties successfully. You can even cut just the head off of one and slip it on the cord of...
• Q? syncro gastank into 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 10:16:03 -0300
  Hi All, Like it says, _has_ this been done? Not can, HAS! I was looking at my Syncro this past weekend, (the tank strap...
• Re: Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 11:09:31 -0500
  At 10:01 AM 12/18/2001, Zoran Mladen wrote: >Initially, it did not have a ground strap. Per Ken's >suggestion I added...
• Re: Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 11:05:30 EDT
  ...Muffler $55.95 (Price has gone up to @$64 I believe...) Self made strap: $3 3 bolt Flange (muffler comes with a two bolt...
• Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:58:46 -0400
  ...I see van-caf� has one for ~675 with the cat and muffler straps included. I also see 2 different options on Bus Depot...
• Re: Thanks and a "Service Bulletin"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 12:52:17 EDT
  ...When pulling the literally blown-apart 1.9, my Alternator cable was not attached with a tie-strap to the Air Box as Blaine...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 12:41:34 -1000
  ...If it has the nipples for vent hose attachment, it IS >> identical to mine, including the strap. Pep Boys also sells the vent hoses...
• Throttle cable for 1.9 auto 85 with Mcquiver story bonus
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:37:26 -0800
  ...You take your heavy duty tow strap wrap the duct tape around 1 end of the strap & then loop the tape around the throttle...
• Re: SURE POWER 1315
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:42:46 -0800
  ...did you put the charger under your rear seat as well? Did you use an enclosed battery box or a tray and a strap...
• Re: bikes on the van (was re: unused fridge)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 26 May 2005 21:03:49 -0400
  ...I have thought about replacing the straps with custom tubing but haven't gotten beyond the consideration stage ... probably because it works the way...
• Re: Alaskan trip planned with our cat in vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:37:18 -0500
  ...not only is it unsafe and inhumane to carry a live animal in a rooftop carrying box strapped to the roof of your car...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  95-07-18 12:07:12 EDT
  ...So, what is the netwisdon on this one? Did I just waste $13 on that nifty strap? -- James A. Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl...
• Supporting tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 09:15:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...So, what is the netwisdon on this one? Did I just waste $13 on that nifty strap? -- James A. Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl...
• Re: VW Iltis was:Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 01:51:30 -0700
  ...well as Germany, quite expensive, though) And why they had it strapped to the hood? Because the rear was filled with luggage and food...
• trans bolt replaced
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 07:24:16 -0700
  ...The top of the jack tilts and there is a strap to hold the trans. Really works great. William
• Fuel tank remove / replace
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:12:10 -0700
  ...How hard? As simple as drain as much as you can, put a jack + piece of wood under it and simply unbolt the straps...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 03:08:41 +0000
  ...the van stop, it's a supplement to the big > ground strap at the front of the transmission. I suspect that this one > might...
• Re: Flywheel Lightening
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 04:01:58 PST
  ...A little longer strap needs to be crafted also. I used a muffler strap from pep boys and a 8mm stud. I bent one...
• Re: Westy Car Covers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:17:38 -0400
  ...the side entrances are very nice and the underneath straps keep it very tight on the bus. It has 2 straps crossways and 1...
• Re: Zerex phosphate-free coolant/Engine Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 16:40:47 -0500
  ...It is replaced with a huge stainless braided strap intended for a truck. As a result of Brian Backus's post, I'm now...
• should I buy it? (more information!)
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:50:03 -0500
  ...There were shoulder straps in two rearmost seats. The one in the middle (the one along the window) didn't visibly have the should...
• Re: Frydaye ~ What's this part?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:21:12 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/vanagon-front-door-check-strap/ alistair On 2013-06-21, at 10:01 AM, John Meeks wrote...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:00:38 -0500
  ...Stopped and came in to email.....What do ya'll think? I will replace the main cable and the ground strap, but does this...
• Re: Need Bike rack Suggestions ;-)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 15:37:17 -0300
  ...ALL the weight is held by two tiedown straps if it's high up on rear hatch, bikes too low if it sits on...
• My ex-westy's fridge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 18:38:37 -0700
  ...Oh, I forgot the rear table, and the little box with the diabolical strap catch thing that my kids never could figure out how...
• batteries
  Historical mailing list - Tom Goff
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 13:33:46 -0500
  ...You can then use a battery strap that fastens to the posts (small diameter rope with the appropriate Boy Scout knot also works) to...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:34:36 -0700
  ...and I'm curious what is meant by 'hinge straps'. All I see is pivot points, linkage bars, etc. No hinges at all actually...