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• Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:34:05 -0700
  ...I agree! IF the kit shows cable straps for EVAP hoses, do not buy that kit. I swear I saw a kit offering this...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 07:31:08 -0600
  ...However, I've checked the throttle cable & > what it attaches to and everything seems to be travelling smoothly. > > Annoyingly, I can't replicate this...
• Re: Heater Stuck on Hot
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Tue, 6 May 2003 10:45:57 -0500
  ...look over and in and there you will see the kinked cable. Be careful to not over straighten the cable, flex the lever back...
• Re: Speedometer clicking - any recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 15:17:24 CST
  ...I >had a local VW dealer check it out and they said I need a new speedometer >head and cable. They want over $200...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:32:32 -0700
  ...Do the same thing at the battery end of the > cable & see how much voltage loss is in the cable. > > The other disadvantage of...
• Re: Cleavis pin fixed, but now....!!!!
  Historical mailing list - A Brandy Psmythe
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 16:10:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...So yeah, I am going to replace the clutch cable and see if that fixes the problem. I'll report back with whatever I...
• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 07:55:33 EST
  ...To install a cable from the alternator to fuse block ,in my mind, would seem labor intensive. The cable I installed from the alternator...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:54:43 -0500
  ...Now, the coaxial cable is interesting. The sensor is a universal type and reuses the single wire from the factory.Im thinking the actual...
• Dash Problems
  Historical mailing list - Lyle Lathem
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:32:46 -0500
  ...I know it's best to replace the speedometer cables with new. However I found a fix when the cable housing breaks off behind...
• web page updates
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 21:40:50 EDT
  ...Added a procedure for replacing the heater cables in the air-cooled Vanagon, direct route: http://www.type2.com/bartnik/cables.htm I also...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (verylong)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:09:06 -0400
  ...Run heavy gauge cables directly to the starter, both (+) and (-). Starts like a champ. When camping I just disconnect this battery for the trip...
• Re: BUcking List ...
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:02:05 -0600
  ...Installing the magic VW cable or a capacitor between 2 and 4. 3. Change the AFM 4. Change fuel filter, 5. Clean ground cables...
• Re: E-brake relocation
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 23:17:48 +1300
  >Where does one get a cable "lengthered"?? > >Jeff Any town of worthwhile size has a one-stop lengthering shop. Look in the yellow pages...
• 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:23:55 -0500
  ...Anyone have a rule of thumb for adjusting said emergency brake cables? Thanks Larry Ga.
• Cable Shift Linkage? (tranny)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:46:05 -0800
  ...http://www.cableshift.com/094/VW%20094.html Whaddaya all think? I wonder if one could be set up with the air cooled tranny...
• Re: Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:29:12 -0700
  ...Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable) > So here is my dilema. > > My van is an automatic - the accelerator cable connects to a "kick...
• Re: Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:53:21 +0100
  Sometimes just re-routing the cable will do it. Find a more comfortable route for it. Less kink. Z -----Original Message----- From: ddbjorkman@verizon...
• Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery?
  Historical mailing list - Brenda Zendzian
  Mon, 4 May 1998 18:55:39 -1000
  ...Life span of charged battery? On the cable that goes to the main (starting) battery there are several things crimped together. The big fat...
• Re: [Fwd: Survey: Fuel Mileage? /SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION]
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 09:44:08 +0200
  ...Well yes, the number specifies the number of revolutions of the speedo cable necessary for the odometer to increment by one (regardless of whether...
• Starters and batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:02:43 -0400
  ...Do I really need to pull the negative battery cable before replacing the starter, which blows away radio settings, clocks, and getting under the...
• Re: How I got home from work (broken clutch cable)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 15:28:10 -0500
  ...stop solenoid and >then to add to my frustration the clutch cable broke. The Vanagon must be a love - hate relationship. I've been...
• Re: Busses in the Driveway<F>
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:53:01 -0700
  Longest cable/phone cable run should get the long distance award. I'm wireless so I get disqualified right off the start. Herb in...
• Re: Want to test drive some diesel vanagons - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 01:00:30 -0400
  ...Making a mental note to not park my TriStar near BenT to find my > cables pilfered. > > :) > > Actually since I bought it in San Jose...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:10:53 -0800
  Each heater cable and it's sheath is an assembly. New cables come with the sheath and finned cover in my experience. Typically, when...
• another speedometer cable question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:36:09 -0800
  ...I actually loosened the one cable clamp, but it doesn't really clamp on to the cable very tight anyway. I'm wondering if...
• Likely Pop Top Spring Cable Solution (Long, with pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:29:27 -0700
  ...And even though the cable should be a straight pull through the spring, I will counter sink or chamfer hole where cable exits. I...
• Re: Starters and batteries
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:22:13 -0300
  ...Starters and batteries >> >> The short answer to both questions, yes! If in the process of disconnecting or handling the positive cable any contact with...
• Re: O2 Sensor '85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 18:28:14 -0400
  If I recall there is button to be depressed at the housing were the speedo cable runs to and from,somewere near the front...
• Re: Emergency fuel line repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 11:28:07 -0500
  ...Just to look at the top of the engine all you would see would be the hose well separated from the throttle cable end...
• Re: Instrument Pod Re-wire
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:05:00 -0500
  I've done partial rewires using Cat3 (telephone) cable for the instrument lights. Soldering to the ribbon cable is difficult, but can be done...
• Re: Speedo still noisy on cold mornings
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:21:48 -0800
  ...Speedo still noisy on cold mornings >> >> I recently replaced my original speedo cable, trying to quiet my speedo. >> No luck. Still goes "Scritch skritch...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:18:41 +0000
  ...Do the same thing at the battery end of the > > cable & see how much voltage loss is in the cable. > > > > The other disadvantage of...
• Re: Dash lights.
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 16:46:50 -0500
  How were the "new" lights wired, if not attached to the ribbon cable? If your ribbon cable is in good shape, be very careful...
• Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 6 May 2013 19:36:12 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/speedometer-cable/cable-speedometer-2240mm-push-on-type-251-957-803-e Note: Ran outa stock today...
• Re: Dealers and Vanagons, was Re: Pics Of The Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:09:00 -0500
  ...Every time I have tried to get a part from Cable >Volkswagen the response has been that it is an "obsolete vehicle," >and that...
• Speaking of 1982 Diesels...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:37:08 -0600
  ...The speedometer is working fine, so obviously, the cable inside the cable housing is turning properly. I removed the instrument and, using a drill...
• Wisdom on EGR box
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:06:09 -0700
  What is the conventional wisdom on the EGR/mileage counter box these days? I see vendors selling a one piece speedo cable that bypasses...
• Re: A little traveling music ... Siriusly
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:53:06 -0500
  ...Then I ran the cable underneath the poptop, down behind the curtains, over the bridge, through the woods to grandmother's house. On Mar...
• Re: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:18:44 +0000
  ...Use the small cable clamp and the handle of choice to affix the > handle > > > to the end of the cable and trim the cable...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:22:58 -0500
  ...Symptoms of a bad starter? > > the old cables are not "useless" they are still providing some > conductivity, so adding new cables to the old...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 04:28:28 +0000
  ...I was considering replacing the factory +battery cable with some welding cable but I decided to leave it be for now. I'll probably...
• Re: speedo fixit? (was Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 10:41:43 -0800
  ...Obviously, with all of the replies I'm receiving, the problem must lie in the cable. I guess that is "good" news-in terms...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:57:52 -0700
  ...reach one end of the cable/housing, you can use a nifty tool that motorcycle shops sell for cable lubing.� Usually anodized blue, it...
• Re: Heavy Duty Starter Cables
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:17:26 EST
  I thought a 2.5 volt drop across the starter cable sounded unbelievable so I measured it. I used my Fluke model 12 which...
• RE: A Stretching Clutch Cable?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 13:26:43 -0700
  ...A Stretching Clutch Cable? > > I do not remember if a 79' has a boden tube (tube the guides the cable > to > the clutch arm...
• Re: Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:32:23 -0400
  ...The speedometer cable runs directly from the front differential to the speedometer. There is no reduction gearing. We have LT 195/75/R14 Yokohama...
• AM radio antenna *update*
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 08:38:54 -0700
  ...Next I have to replace the actual antenna cable going to the back of the radio. When I swapped the antenna itself last night...
• Re: WTB: Syncro Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:41:59 -0800
  ...Syncro Speedo > > >> On a Syncro the speedo cable turns twice as fast. >> >> On 2wd the speedo cable turns at the same speed as the...
• Re: All Fine, Durango, Co. to Asheville, North Carolina But Odometer Not Working
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 May 2010 18:56:59 -0700
  Oh yeah the speedo measures rotational velocity via the coupling, the odometer measures rotations and is directly coupled to the cable. Al On Tue...
• Re: Dash Frustration -- A Friday Vent
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:35:33 -0800
  I always had trouble with the control cables in my '82 westy. Stiff action and getting kinks etc. I spent a fair bit of...
• Fwd: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:38:37 -0700
  ...To make a long story short I found that the grounding cable back by the transmission mount was not tightened. Cleaned the contact surface...
• Battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 18:49:18 -0500
  ...The cable to the relay just comes from the positive terminal on the battery. The relay is activated by the ignition. And you're...
• Repair of Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Sun, 7 May 2000 10:22:51 -0500
  ...Is there a place where I can have the original repaired? The problem seems to be that the place where the cable slips into...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 14:51:08 -0500
  ...Good for this sort of application, as it will spray in deep into the cable, and linkage, and dry to a slippery grease. Especially...
• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 20:54:55 EST
  Bill; All you need is another cable between the alternator and starter. About 18 inches and the same size as the existing cable.In...
• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 08:36:04 -0700
  ...The distance from the outer sheath(guide > > tube), (needed to support and guide the cable when pushed) is too great > > whick allows the cable...
• Re: Heater cable connects to valve... how?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 08:05:15 CST6CDT
  ...The fiche does not show the clip that connects the cable to > the heater control valve--it does show a clip that fits the...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:48:57 -0400
  ...The cable is adjusted at the throttle end by loosening the screw on the barrel fitting that engages the throttle arm, and slipping the...
• Clutch Tube Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 20:58:42 -0800 (PST)
  ...I made a special wrench for tightening the old style clutch cable nut. I broke a check 13mm and welded it back together at...
• Mystery cable (?) sound
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 09:37:37 -0700
  ...When the rain slows I will examine all cables I can find belowdecks but wondered if anyone recognizes the symptoms. I am not comfortable...