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• Re: Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 07:01:01 -0800
  Hi! Thanx for responding! Initially, it did not have a ground strap. Per Ken's suggestion I added one, but it made no difference...
• Re: Yet another awning solution............
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:59:33 -0400
  ...This one requires something to be mounted to your vehicle that you can wrap straps around ... but there is nothing on a Vanagon roof...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 25 May 2011 09:27:52 -0700
  ...Then last year we had a recovery job, and the driver of the recovery vehicle attached a strap to the other rear hook and...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:07:19 -0600
  ...Believe me, a set of rack straps alone is not >> enough. If one fails, you are left with only one strap and it won...
• Re: Roof Rack Options - ladder
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:39:57 -0400
  ...with toe straps, you DO remember the days before Shitmano >> clipless, don't you? >> >> To raise the top just loosen the straps. Works well...
• Re: Spare gas storage ??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:44:52 -0500
  ...Thought an outboard boat tank, (one of the flat ones), strapped to > the roof cargo area might be a good container untill I purchased...
• Re: Engine Quits
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:29:23 EDT
  ...I would check the ground strap on the driver's side head for corrosion and security of attachment. You can buy a nice new...
• Re: [Syncro] Mufflers & Breathing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:38:25 EST
  ...The other nice thing about these mufflers is that they eliminate those expensive carrier brackets ($55 each) and the straps that go on the...
• Re: Hey, isn't this a Volkswagen?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:54:27 -0700
  ...the strange part is that the idiot also had all that strapped to the top of the vehicle with just the loading twine.. no...
• Re: muffler mounting bolts size 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 12:16:38 -0700
  ...of the bolts and nuts for the muffler bracket and muffler strap on a 1.9? I've got to do the job on...
• '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 04:03:24 +0000
  ...compressing the rubber bushings without success...I resorted to a "ratchet strap" and had the nut on in a matter of seconds. See photo...
• Re: front end smashing
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 09:26:26 -0700 (PDT)
  I think bus drivers are more aware that they are strapped to the front like an Aztec sacrifice. People in the beastie boats with...
• Re: AC window unit bracket /f
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:16:08 -0400
  ...Did you > buy on of the ultrasound rear bumper things to compensate? I'm more worried about how to keep that 5000W generator strapped...
• gas can in your westy cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 9 May 2002 22:16:34 -0700
  ...I wonder, if I just used cargo straps, and left it there ... will some one eventually steal it? Which makes me feel like, I...
• Window Removal
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 14:32:11 -0700
  ...I used a large (3" dia.) pair of suction cups, with plumbers' strap for handles. With a little care, these items have helped me...
• Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sat, 25 Mar 2017 21:35:36 -0400
  ...The broken ground strap looked to me like the obvious culprit. But if the van **can** start without it, then I've probably got...
• Re: Broc2K is up!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 21:48:37 -0500
  ...I used flexible metal pipe-hanging straps, the kind that comes in a roll for $1.66. I used tin snips to cut them...
• Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:42:47 -0500
  ...Cable straps were used. > >> > >> I have 7mm hose on hand if thats a better fit. (though it slips very > >> easily over nipples) > >> > >> Thanks! > >> > >> Neil...
• Wot's a Z-bed was Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:08:20 -0400
  ...The 2 hinge straps need holes I've seen (owned) two different beds: a Westy one where you lift the seat front and pull...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:03:52 -0800
  ...hole filled in 8.Thule Racks 9.Fish net style cargo strap for the roof 10.2-10" JBL truck box speakers behind the...
• Re: Northern Starter Blues -Mystery # 2
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 16:44:31 EST
  ...Next...check ...heck..CHANGE the ground strap between the tranny and the body.... after that? add a "ford solenoid" to the system like on...
• Re: Front Receiver Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 08:11:00 -0400
  ...Now that the weather's warmer I'm going to jury rig a strap-on carrier to the front and see for myself --- in...
• Re: What is the best trailer hitch? Anyone have any experiencewith Fast Forw...
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 08:26:17 -0500
  ...I know enough to avoid the ones that strap >> to the >> tow loops on the back > > > > > why? they are plenty strong for anything you...
• Re: Vanagon Hitch/motorcycle trailer
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 12:57:40 -0500
  ...Congrats! I have one of those small trailers and they're nice! I strap a gigantic car-top carrier and put all that stuff...
• Re: Help Wiring O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 13:33:03 -0700
  ...left side of the engine bay near the left head ground strap. I'll try and photograph and document all the ground points I...
• Re: engine swap muffler solutions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 May 2003 09:49:33 -0600
  ...It needs some flange application and strap mods but is an excelent muffler and sounds like it should, not a hot rod, a van...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800
  ...I'm thinking on longer trips I should just knock the wheels off the bikes and either chuck the wheels inside, or toe strap...
• Re: Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:47:59 -0400
  ...I also always put a strap around the battery so I can more easily lower it in and lift it out. Usually a piece...
• Re: Seatbelt Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 11 May 2007 11:24:50 -0400
  ...by holding the occupant from falling. > > Setting the retractor wqith the strap going up as > it is in the car allows the belt to...
• Good Things I find.
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:26:29 -0500
  ...took it upon myself to produce a 1/8th inch steel strap--to the exact dimentions of the orignal---mig welded the hanging pin...
• Got another shipment from VW Classic Parts today!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:52 -0400
  ...I got some more 82 Diesel Vanagon Coolant tanks in stock along with a set of stainless steel syncro gas tank straps, and some...
• Re: Wheels & Deals
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 00:59:41 EDT
  ...how about strapping the spare into your fiberglass luggage rack?? chris
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 06:48:40 -0800
  ...a car:( On a Vanagon, you can slide a thin metal Strap, Read Slim Jim between the two pieces of glass in the sliding...
• Re: Jump Seats & Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 02:01:50 EST
  ...the rear-facing jump seats > in > a Vanagon? Too, has anyone strapped a infant/child seat to the jump seats? > > Alan Bosch > Soon to...
• Re: 85 liter fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:16:04 +0000
  My understanding is to install this tank, you have to cut the crossmember that runs across the van - where the original tank straps stop...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:55:41 +0000
  ...The other end of that ground strap is attached to > the cylinder head. This ground is extremely important as it helps to > provide a...
• Re: Boat On Bus
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:21:52 -0700
  ...We cajoled, outright bribed, and charmed strapping young people in the primes of their childbearing years to haul the thing. I don't have...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 09:15:35 -0500
  ...On the other side, 1.9's are notorious for bad grounds, and as the factory strap to the engine goes, the computer sensor...
• FS: Paulchen Rack Attachments
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:54:34 -0700
  ...It uses V-Channels and straps to secure the tires (the channels are similar to those used by Yakima and Thule). And it uses...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd-Feeling defensive here!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:01:09 -0500
  ...2:28 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> So if you install a strap or other device to limit travel where is >> the advantage of the...
• fs: paulchen bike attachment kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:57:04 -0700
  ...It uses V-Channels and straps to secure the tires (the channels are similar to those used by Yakima and Thule). And it uses...
• FS: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 08:34:29 -0800
  ...It uses V-Channels and straps to secure the tires (the channels are similar to those used by Yakima and Thule). And it uses...
• Re: Toddler seat ?
  Historical mailing list - Kathy and Jamie
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 18:07:20 -0800
  ...Therefore, > their daily driver Passat has two of these monsters in the back seat -- > with tether straps. I am not sure if two of...
• Re: ground straps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:36:25 +0200
  snipped ---- > > Is it ok to replace the braded ground straps with a batery like cable ? > >In perticular the one to the left of the...
• Re: Winch for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:28:36 -0800
  I never made it past a come-a-long and assorted straps, chains & shackles. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Thu, Nov 18, 2021 at...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:43:34 -0400
  See if the wire has fallen off the 50 terminal on the starter solenoid. I've had that happen in my present van and...
• Re: fuel tank reinstallation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:55:54 -0400
  ...frame member, but can't > figure out how to get the straps in place -- there's not enough room to get > them in with...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:15:48 -0600
  Jeff, exactly. The maximum temperature rating for CPVC is 180 F. Our engines are rated at 187 F, and of course, problems may result...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 19:27:23 -0400
  ...they get covered in bug juice.I don't like to > see $3000.00 bikes hanging from cloth straps.Any help would be great. > >
• exhaust
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 21:44:32 -0400
  ...I would just like to know if anyone has tried this, it also looks like the hanger strap will still work only farther out...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:32:24 -0700
  ...Like a > tow strap, water, cell phone/CB etc.) > > Jim Arnott > WetWesties > Union, OR
• Syncro Drive Shaft Balancing - The Cheap Fix
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:05:25 -0500
  ...Take two metal pipe straps. Fasten them around the drive shaft with one at each end near to the Universal Joints. Now tighten the...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:19:10 EDT
  A muffler that works in the stock location with minimal modification-slightly larger muffler straps and use of a three bolt flange rather than...
• FS: set of grey vanagon seats with bed (must go by July 17)
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:56:44 -0400
  ...Volvo 240 wagon, so I can't carry the full set, unless it's good weather and I strap them to the roof rack.
• Re: Conductive grease for connections???
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:51:01 -0700
  How about tin coating on the contact surface of the ground strap? Just melt a small pot of tin and dip the end of...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:09:06 -0500
  ...Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine 10. ?? so do we want to identify the problem area and location, and then state the...
• Clean Power - was: cycling idle with accessory load
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:56:23 -0800
  ...Milli-amps OK, alarm and or radio draw a trickle. - Clean and recondition the ground straps, Hot side loom and battery post cable ends...
• FS: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 16:27:14 -0800
  ...It uses V-Channels and straps to secure the tires (the channels are similar to those used by Yakima and Thule). And it uses...
• FS: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 07:20:17 -0700
  ...It uses V-Channels and straps to secure the tires (the channels are similar to those used by Yakima and Thule). And it uses...
• FS: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 19:44:10 -0800
  ...It uses V-Channels and straps to secure the tires (the channels are similar to those used by Yakima and Thule). And it uses...