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• 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 07:35:13 -0600
  ...Last weekend I bled the brakes and put new hand brake cables on. Is this the 3/4 slider gear problem? If so were...
• Re: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:52:56 -0400
  ...to do emergency field repairs? I am talking > about using jumper cables and a coat hanger to fix something in the back > country. > David...
• Re: Starting woes again
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:34:22 -0500
  ...TIm At 03:21 PM 3/17/2005 -0500, Kim Brennan wrote: >Cables. > > >On Mar 17, 2005, at 2:39 PM, Andy Morse wrote...
• Re: Heavy Duty Starter Cables
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 12:12:36 -0500
  ...Heavy Duty Starter Cables > > >Our cable is much fatter than even the Jacobs cable. > >At 09:22 AM 1/12/01 -0700, you wrote...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:03:50 -0400
  At 06:19 PM 8/24/2012, Dave Mcneely wrote: >so, is it not possible to do the traditional remove plug wires with >the...
• A few interesting FS's up in Ontario
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 08:58:59 -0400
  ...1995 VW VR6 Corrado- Performance Package, 15,000km's complete wiring, tranny shifter, cables, brakes, CV shafts, exhaust guages, everything you nees for full...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Polk
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 22:00:44 -0600
  ...I use those web belt/buckle tie-downs to cinch them > in place and cables with locks when appropriate. The only down side is...
• '89 Syncro For Sale Vanagon Weekender 4X4 for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ridge Gilmour
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 09:43:39 -0600
  ...New clutch at 105000 miles, new starter, new cables here and there, new exhaust, new water pump and a hundred other items that add...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Wind Warrior
  Wed, 13 May 1998 19:35:23 -0700
  ...Finally, since the parking brake does tend to stick after rain, should I replace the cables to the rear wheels while I'm doing...
• Re: Friday Fishwrap: Catch FISH w/ your Vanagon's BATTERY
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:32:56 EST
  ...Best way to test it if you don't have a volt meter would be to touch both cables to your tongue. A sharp...
• HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:37:43 -0500
  ...Anyone BTDT and know how to get the e-brake cables to come off the rear brake backing plate? I'm replacing rear wheel...
• Re: Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:21 -0500
  ...it'd be easier to just spend the $$$ and connect the cables when it's needed. Greg > 12V generator > > This is a really neat...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:30:20 -0500
  ...for a jump start if needed and a set of jumper cables with > the > Power Pole connectors at one end and the standard alligators...
• Re: Starter Relay and transmission
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:04:20 -0400
  ...It has gotten to the point where I had to run two cables from the > relay to a switch up front to start the...
• Re: engine removal Q. Clutch Slave bolts
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:11:56 -0800
  ...After you disconnect all the external wires, cables and gas > >lines, It's just 5 bolts and it falls out. Don't let me...
• Re: speedometer probs
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:09:01 -0700
  ...wouldn't have wasted my time checking > to see if the cables were damaged). > Thanks for any suggestions, Tony > ---------- _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of...
• Re: Can the Sunroof Be Motorized?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:02:10 -0400
  ...VW tends to use similar cables, fittings etc. across models in the same production cycle. Though the Vanagon (to my knowledge) never can with...
• Needed Bowden cable for sliding door in 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 16:29:45 -0400
  ...Has anyone got a new or used one of these cables. For that matter can someone look the part number on ETKA for me...
• Intermintant No Start
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:58:03 -0700
  ...So I hop out check the engine ground and battery cables all looked fine, so I just fiddled with the key for a while...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 14:30:58 -0700
  ...Almost every car > on the market uses cables for their emergency/parking brake, just like the > Vanagon. The only additional cable I know of...
• Follow up - parking brake questions. Was: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 20:12:01 -0800
  ...I also think that due to the lengths of the cables, only the passenger side was ever engaging when using the parking brake. First...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:00:51 -0600
  ...Also check the > ends of the cables to make sure that nothing is stripped/worn out etc. > causing the symptoms you are experiencing. > > > > On...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:00:19 -0700
  ...One for the locking parking brake you now have and two others working on the individual cables to avoid the slippage. Pensionerd. On Thu...
• Michelin Roadside Emergency Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:27:19 -0500
  ...Very nice jumper cables, 12v air pump that plugs into the cigarette lighter to air the tires, a light that flashes red yellow or...
• Has heat, but it smells
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 95 16:36 CDT
  ...All the cables can be traced without too much trouble after you remove the plastic heater core cover, fuse box bracket and glove compartment...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 17:54:18 -0500
  ...Toolkit David Clark wrote: > Most roadside repair outfits carry cables for cars, but never one long > enough for a VW van........................made sense to...
• Re: cabinet use
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:24:32 -0400
  ...A - under drivers seat Crecent wrenches, motor oil, extra belts, jumper cables > B - Drawer matches, pens, silverware, notebook, pliers, screw drivers, knife, misc. stuff...
• FS 85 westerville, oh $750
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 19:40:07 -0500
  ...In the recent past it has had new thermostat,e-brake cables, throw out bearing, clutch,and some more that dont come to mind...
• Re: Starter Diagnosis (was Removing Starter)
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:21:07 -0700
  ...I disconnected the cables and touched that wire with a screwdriver and it crumbled. So, that wire is dust. What's the diagnosis?....does...
• Another Battery Solution was Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 08:33:42 -0700
  ...haven't looked at the nitty gritty details on where the cables were run or how this was done. If the owner of the...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:15:43 -0500
  ...likely wouldn't have re-found :::(such a cromulant word) the URL though..... ::: :::And yes thanks, I'll label the cables. ::: :::"heat" = cold ::: :::"defrost...
• RE: Clutch Cable
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Wed, 10 Aug 94 11:08:00 cdt
  ...The new cables stretch out a bit after you use them. I had to adjust the freeplay about 2 weeks after installation to get...
• a question or two..
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 02:13:19 +0000
  ...One of my control cables has snapped right at the space-shuttle-compexity a/c control, thereby creating colder conditions than my Beetle .. It...
• Re: re- Oxygen Sensor Reset
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:49:41 -0600
  ...it has the two speedo cables screwed into it, and a three-wire multi-plug gizmo with a rubber boot over it.
• Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:52:05 -0600
  I loosened my emergency brake cables completely; adjusted the star adjusters as loose as possible; used a regular hammer to hit the drum on...
• Re: When the wind blows
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:19:37 -0800
  ...turbine and now am pondering how neatly I can > route the cables into my Westy. In an ideal world, I'd have a plug...
• Re: laptop log on
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 09:41:09 -0700
  ...Call the maker of your modem and ask them which cell phones they offer connector cables for. (The connector cable from the modem to...
• Engine Misses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 07:19:36 -0800
  ...In the Bentley on Page 28.30a there is a picture of the New style ignition cables connectors. Wouldn't you know it I...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:00:20 -1000
  ...I have a very nice 'full lube' procedure for vanagon throttle cables.. many of them are draggy and/or worn. they at least need...
• Re: RIP Click (or was he Clack?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 17:05:00 -0800
  ...Battery cables have also been upgraded and are >> very heavy duty. >> >> Bill >> >
• Re: '85 Westfalia - 2nd battery ?????
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:24:31 -0700
  ...I don't see any battery cables, however, just the relay and some wiring. Can anyone confirm that this is the relay for isolating...
• POP-TOP Counter Balance Problem
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 11:51:46 -0700
  ...There are steel cables runing inside the tubes of the pop tob, but the whole thing does not work. I see no extra weights...
• Re: update on a/c fuse blowing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 May 2007 23:55:35 -0400
  ...The cables to the fans go up from that point. The cables to the engine (and freon lines) go down from that point. Check...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 07:12:14 -0700
  thanks Jim... I got similar device long ago during my motorcycle time and forgot about it... just order one... dan On Fri, Jul 5...
• Important maintenance item for those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:16:03 -0700
  Accelerator cables have a hard life on the automatic. The cable attaches to the kickdown lever on the tranny and has a lot of...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:28:49 -0800
  ...loose) Check wiper shafts Washer jet tubes Lube brake pedal & control cables Check ground star block (if rusted, replacement available from?) Relocate power window...
• Re: Aux. Batt
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 12:22:29 -0500
  ...I always > up grade the batt cables and wiring. Bob K. RWK Enterprises > Placerville Ca. VW Mods and Conv. >
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:53:13 -0400
  ...Two more ground cables that I have added are: 1) from the RHS head to a chassis ground because I didn't want to...
• Re: Stuffing away stuff in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:42:34 -0500
  ...Stuffing away stuff in a Vanagon Jumper cables, long bicycle/boat cable and lock and 2000 lb come-along in the space under the...
• Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:38:59 -0700
  ...I am in agreement with David Beierl that fat copper cables don't "wear out" or develop high resistances due to age. Without damage...
• WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:08:57 -0600
  ...that part of the controls, or to make adjustments to the cables at that end, is also easy to do. May sound more daunting...
• Gottabus!
  Historical mailing list - J. Anton Elmquist
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 15:05:00 UT
  ...So whaddya think - should I try to get the cables to the heater boxes unstuck, or should I just replace them? Yup - they're...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...rare car. Many new parts icl. battery, > clutch, brake and accel. cables, recent brake and clutch job > also has tires w/less than 75...
• Re: Portable Jump Starter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 10:17:05 -0800
  ...personally, I think having a good set of jumper cables inside the van, buying quality name brand batteries, and replacing your starter battery BEFORE...
• Re: Aux Oil temp gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 05:16:37 -0500
  ...I would choose the first >option. > >Alternatively, you could try threading your wires through >another sheathed bundle of cables, this time the ones for...
• Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:18:21 -0700
  ...I'll start with checking for good grounding and inspect the battery cables. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2016, at 8:38...
• Re: MP3 Player Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:49:37 -0600
  ...at about 1/3 or less the price of an adapter, > cables, and iPod type device. �So I'll keep mulling it over and...
• Re: Peloquin experience?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:13:08 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Little" <redtail@CABLESPEED.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:20:28 -0700
  ...scott On 4/14/2012 6:03 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Most jumper cables are not large enough to carry current to run a...
• Thoughts--Iwesty
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 09:20:01 EDT
  ...I would put it all behind the dash or run long USB cables to a box built into the rear of the Van ie...