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• 110VAC Wire Re-Routing
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 23:59:06 -0900
  ...Is this routing correct? Or should it run under this tube? It wasn't strapped where it ran behind the cabinet so I assume...
• Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 13 May 2008 11:53:46 -0400
  ...One of the costs of this system that everyone seems to gloss over is the cost of the muffler carriers and straps. If the...
• Re: AC Repair report
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:39:27 -0700
  The pan is strapped up under the evaporator and centered beneath it so that the evaporator appears to be almost sitting in the pan...
• RE: Water Pumper Head Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Wed, 8 May 1996 11:23:42 -0700 (PDT)
  ...dwight At 5:55 PM 5/8/96, Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote: >>> I propose a ground strap at least, from head to cylinder...
• Fiamma Bike Rack - My impressions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 10:18:37 -0700
  My impression is - THIS THING ROCKS! After 4 years of either carrying the bikes inside, using some crappy strap-on rack that damages the...
• Re: leaking gas update and question
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 16:59:58 -0800
  ...I installed a new one, but after strapping the tank back in found that something is pressing down on the hose, and one of...
• Re: Removing Lighter/Glove box 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - eric ley
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:20:21 +0000
  dont forget the plastic strap on the side closest to the door easy to break not easy to get.. > Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:22:55 -0400
  Just a side note, be sure to check the battery ground strap also...... Howard On 8/24/2010 22:40, Rocket J Squirrel wrote...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 23:43:37 -0700
  ...rattles; - there is a bottom bar which, when threaded with nylon straps, hold the wheels; - it has nice rubber cradles for the top tubes...
• Re: dying wires
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 13:37:46 EST
  Check your grounding straps i.e. clean and tighten them.They probably were about to fail, your wife just hastened the process. Also check...
• S&S muffler failures?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 21:42:50 -0400
  ...Has anyone rigged a better mount for their S&S system? I'm thinking of something with a strap around the muffler. _________________________________________________________ Bob O...
• Re: Halogen H4 Transplants
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 18:31:25 -0600
  ...and install these unit's!!!! You could have done better to strap two Schwinn bicycle headlamps on your bumper.:>) At least you could predict...
• Off-Road trip lists
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 11:33:29 -0400
  ...Yank strap: Each vehicle should have its own yank strap. These are also called a snatch strap. Made of Nylon. At least 30' long...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:35:29 -0600
  ...And it looked like crap! I made a couple of aluminum straps three inches wide, wrapped them under the tube as support. Painted and...
• Re: starter motor remaining on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 May 2005 10:02:38 -0400
  ...After about 3 minutes of the very unpleasant sound, I disconnected the grounding strap of battery. * Connecting the grounding strap instantly activated it * Went...
• Re: Dead ly Serious Fun with Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 21:58:32 -0400
  ...In addition to grounding the fuel truck, all pipes and components inside the fuel tanks are either bonded with a ground strap or= intrinsically...
• Re: VW Iltis was:Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 16:48:18 -0700
  ...There were two guys driving, the top and windshield was down, with two crates? of beer strapped to the hood :-) PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro
• Re: itchin to ride
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:57:39 -0400
  ...It straps onto the back hatch at the top and bottom and even allows the hatch to be opened ( with care) while the bikes...
• Fwd: Saw this on BAT today - 1968 Voklswagen Bay Window Double-Cab
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:11:01 -0400
  ...truck in the Bay area yesterday, w/ the optional leather trim & straps. YMMV, Mr. BZ On Sat, Oct 19, 2013 at 11:29 AM...
• Re: Heat shield
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 10:06:30 EDT
  ...Looking for drivers side pushrod tube cover/heatshield, and muffler/exhaust straps (all of the drivers side). I have all the exhaust support rods...
• Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:38:09 -0800
  ...Plus you wouldn't be prone to using a zap strap. <grin> No dis to person that did this. :) Kinda hijacked this thread a...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 18:04:30 -0700
  ...Tools-Battery-Carrying-Strap/dp/B000CO9NTI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1436316826&sr=8-6&keywords=battery+straps > > You will never replace...
• Re: Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:58:35 -0700
  Eel is connected to the neck strap, so it's up to you. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: What Goes Where
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 09:23:51 -0700
  ...My back closet has the Bentley & Subaru books, tie down straps, the green propane cylinders & my 10" & 8" dutch ovens along with my "wear...
• Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:52:01 -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...
• Tool Question. (re: gas tank and general wrenching)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:43:53 -0700
  ...The goal is to replace the stupid cable straps with clamps. Had read that it's possible to do some work on gas tank...
• Re: Starter Solonoid Blues
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 18:23:54 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Vowed to fix the problem ASAP. (Turnout out that the ground strap on the tranny was in two pieces). Bob Hufford \\ // "...in the GROOVE...
• Re: EV chassis?
  Historical mailing list - Reece Isaac
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 10:03:46 +1000
  ...that you would have to leave the 500 kg of concrete strapped on the back. That's how they are delivered here in Australia...
• Re: Rocket Engines for BM
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:55:26 -0700
  ...Mourkas" wrote: > >While Ron is going with the Bra, jock strap quilt, i want to > >construct a piece of functional sculpture for BurningMan. > > > >What...
• Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:45:45 -0400
  ...wrote: > Where exactly are the best places to run additional ground straps on my > 1.9l Digijet? The stock braids look to be in...
• Re: What is the best trailer hitch? Anyone have any experience withFast Forw...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 06:47:50 -0400
  ...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: grounds: air cooled vs water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:46:52 -0500
  ...Poked around on top and under my 81 and didn't see a ground strap any where. Roger On Feb 16, 2006, at 8...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 20:29:24 -0400
  ...If it has the nipples for vent hose >> attachment, it IS identical to mine, including the strap. Pep Boys >> also sells the vent hoses...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:29:01 -0400
  ...over the starter.) Check the engine/transmission ground straps as well as the battery ground strap. On Aug 29, 2011, at 12:18 AM...
• Electrical ground locations
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:15:49 -0600
  ...Braided strap from engine to frame (waterboxer, on the left, diesel, right side, motor mount to frame) Braided strap from transmission nose to frame...
• Re: Decent grab loop?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:09:30 -0700
  Maybe some small rodent ate through the innards of your strap-on the van handle. Same as a bug's. Where's you get...
• Can I drive my EV? RE: Brakes completely died. Hijacking my own thread. NVC
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:11:54 -0400
  ...The front muffler is strapped in OK but the rear muffler is gone right now. My question is is it OK to drive it...
• Re: Hesitation/Weird temp readings
  Historical mailing list - Eric Miskow
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 16:53:09 -0400
  ...Tried many things, air boxes, various sensors, grounding straps ect, ect, ect. I changed out a thermostat sensor (one going to the ECU) and...
• Re: canoe on a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:09:29 -0800
  ...the top if the canoe is on it (assuming it's strapped to the lifting section). thanks matthew 86 syncro westy 84 weekender 67...
• Fuse box manipulation
  Historical mailing list - Allison Goodwin
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:28:41 -0700
  ...fuse box savvy have any cautions, insights, or tips besides ground strap disconnections in advance of the work? Thanks in advance. Al 1987 Westfalia
• Serious Saturday Potta Potti Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 12:51:01 -0700
  ...It stores behind the front passenger seat and it looks like it's secured by straps looped around tie-downs like those used in...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:02:02 -0400
  ...Others could attach a strap to the poptop hinge, have that come out from under, and tie to that. Or you could drop down...
• Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:10:25 -0500
  Dear Sheilagh, No need for a tow truck -- find a friend with a trailer hitch, buy a towing strap (?$25? from auto parts place...
• Re: Steering Column "Flex"
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:57:20 -0700
  ...It really > >> looks > >>> like the rather thin straps that the shear bolts attach to, are simply > >>> flexing a little from side to side (I...
• Fwd: Battery ground
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 10:52:07 -0700
  ...on ALL Vanagons is negative. > > Be sure to remove the ground strap from the chasse and clean well with a > > wire brush, and use...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:26:50 -0700
  ...Take your tools, your tow strap and your block and tackle and stick 'em in the bucket. I'm not sure what your point...
• Re: Van-Cafe = Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:42:19 -0500
  Bill, I much appreciated the door strap as I told you. I tried to pay you for it, and still will if you'll...
• Re: Dropping the tranny - advice NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 20:26:53 -0500
  ...on putting a 4x4 post over the engine opening, putting a strap >around the engine and tensioning it up. Is that OK, or is...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 13:33:42 -0400
  Thank you David, DeanB Linda and Dennis! I replaced the starter and the van starts nicely now. The advice for diagnosing / isolating the problem...
• Excessive fuel tank pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:02 -0400
  ...were replaced along with fuel filler neck, fuel sender, and tank straps prior to reinstalling refurbished engine last year. Only the cap and tank...
• Re: GoWesty wasserstopper rain fly hook problem resolved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:43:43 -0700
  ...I'm still not happy with front strap... still mulling over options to improve. alistair On 2012-06-13, at 10:39 AM, Dave...
• RE: 77 Bus, gas tank removal or cleaning?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 06:26:54 -0400
  ...engine ~12 inches remove the gas tank cover there are two straps holding the tank, remove 13 mm nuts (from below) remove the sending...
• Re: hot start relay didn't work - now what?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 13:46:09 -0700
  ...the starter, but John don't forget to remove the ground strap on the battery, unless you like Kramer's hair style. Marcus Tom...
• Re: Swap
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:40:19 -0800
  ...If you are strapped for $$$ find a good used engine from the list and rebuild yours later, accumulating parts and money over time. > Bill...
• Re: Battery Removal on '85 Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 14:46:57 -0400
  ...will not be a problem as it has a built in > strap. My problem is that even though I swivil the passenger seat 90...
• What type of bra do you use....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Mon, 7 May 2001 23:55:16 -0400
  ...Second, the lower 'straps' go between the bumper (fiberglass) and the body. I ended up damaging the bumper because it snagged (their really isn...
• Wanted: Good used auto tranny for '85
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 17:39:38 -0700
  ...I'm cash strapped, but want to take the westfalia on some summer trips. My tranny is slipping in all gears and I had...
• Re: 85 liter fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:23:31 -0700
  ...the crossmember > that runs across the van - where the original tank straps stop. > > I like the idea of the bigger tank - but am a...
• Front Spring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 1 Jan 2011 20:10:50 -0500
  ...Installation was pretty straightforward and I used ratchet straps to partially compress the springs for removal and reinstallation. If you use ratchet straps to...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:55:29 -0500
  ...also, while cleaning the terminal surfaces is a good idea, the weak point on that bonding strap is the crimps, and it is possible...