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• Big snow tires on automatic westie
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:23:18 -0800
  ...Figured that in addition with cable chains, these should be ok in the snow, and I also could use them year-round. Great. Inflate...
• Re: Something only a Vanagon owner could come up with
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:13 -0500
  ...replaced squealing speedo cable, AC tunnel fell and had to have the kit installed. Rock through the windshield required new glass, sliding door lock...
• FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
  ...w/ accelerator cable included $115 New sachs clutch and inner CVs $450 New upper ball joints and tie-rod ends $145 Speedometer calibrated $80...
• Front axle rip off?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:29:14 -0800
  ...estimate to fix noisy speedometer - list member tips allowed me to correct it with a $2 tube of cable lubricant). I know it was...
• '84 GL out of the woods! -Long post-
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 13:26:02 -0500
  ...I've since fixed the speedometer (cable disconnected behind the console...hmmmm) but have yet to resolve the non-functioning coolant temperage & gas tank...
• Re: Battery looses voltage
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 16:33:37 -0800
  ...with the car off put a test light between the positive battery cable clamp and the positive battery post - if something is on it...
• Re: [WetWesties] Blackbeard Comes Home! (With questions)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:33:20 -0800
  ...don't follow you exactly on the speedo thing. Sounds like the 'glass' is scratched ............ seems like replacement would be the repair. Tires can...
• Re: Why we do it.
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:50:43 -0700
  ...Totoro was great, > though with no speedometer I was guessing our speed by the tach. After > fixing the cable (sort of, it's missing...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:33:41 -0700
  I might add that (though obvious) there is a circlip holding the speedo cable to the driver side grease cap. As for rear brakes...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:42:58 -0500
  ...was wondering about size for Vanagon especially with regard to the speedo cable end at driver's front. thanks - mike ________________________________ From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 22:43:15 -0500
  ...holds the cable to the outside of the > hub had > broken off. I replaced the clip for 12 cents and my speedometer > and > odometer...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:44:26 -0900
  ...2 screws for the column covers, plus disconnecting the wiring harnesses, speedo cable, etc. You also need to pull your radio, or leave it...
• 85 GL with Digitool Dash console For Sale
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:24:26 -0700
  ...New Speedometer and cable. I assume the van has about 160K on it? Rear 3 point seatbelts, new from VW. New Shocks ( inexpensive KYB...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:11:01 -0500
  ...cable to the front that plugs into the accelerator > > > > If you want cruise control > > 1 Bake pedal > > 1 Clutch Pedal > > 1 VSS from speedometer...
• Results - Tach installation & more questions
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 16:55:27 -0400
  ...of the speedometer. You CAN NOT just swap the tach for the clock... You need the new(er)blue plastic ribbon cable, and if...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:48:57 -0700
  ...speedo is driven from the left front hub. Sometimes there are clearance issues with the outer hubcap, or could be dry or broken cable...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:56:17 -0800
  ...Any chance of drilling through whatever I stick in there to house > the speedo cable? > 7. if the 2WD gas tank won't fit...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 May 2011 17:39:46 -0700
  ...That turned out to be poor contact on the main battery ground cable. Just putting a jumper cable from engine to batt. negative made...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...speedo cable 30. radiator fan switch (3 position thing behind the headlight) 31. A/C ducts (falling on your head) 32. alternator 33. distributor...
• Re: two red lights aren't on at start
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:19:30 -0800
  ...so many miles as counted by a separate odometer in > the speedo cable under the drivers floor. It has no direct connection to > the...
• Re: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:58:09 -0400
  ...archives) It's a black box about 3" square that the speedometer cable passes through. A 5-wire connector is attached, 3 of 5...
• what to do? (part out or what)...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:30:22 -0600
  ...214K indicated (at least two broken speedo cables that I can recall, so it's really more) Original engine with replaced heads (a long...
• FW: Many things
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bergeson
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 18:54:58 -0500
  ...it? The speedo does not work. I did a little research, first for the van and me, and found that both cables and the...
• Re: Big snow tires on automatic westie
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 07:55:51 -0800
  ...Figured that in addition with cable chains, these should be ok in the snow, and I also could use them year-round. Great. Inflate...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...2082 - Accelerator Cable System Change Vanagon ALL 24-90-03 Fuel Throttle Body - Replacement w/ Digijet System Injection Vanagon 1983-90 24-90-T01...
• Re: Front spindle possibly needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:22:45 -0400
  ...I assume it had grease seeping out of the speedometer cable hole and it just ran dry over time. The passengers side looks clean...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:57:09 -0800
  ...Any chance of drilling through whatever I stick in there to house >> the speedo cable? >> 7. if the 2WD gas tank won't fit...
• Re: Rust Rot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:08:33 -0700
  ...Rust Rot >I had my van up on the rack yesterday as part of the action to replace > the speedometer cable. I opted for...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:43:57 -0600
  ...was wondering about size for Vanagon especially with regard to the speedo cable end at driver's front. thanks - mike > > ________________________________ > From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:33:01 -0800
  ...cable to the front that plugs into the accelerator If you want cruise control 1 Bake pedal 1 Clutch Pedal 1 VSS from speedometer...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:53:15 -0800
  ...cable to the front that plugs into the accelerator >> >> If you want cruise control >> 1 Bake pedal >> 1 Clutch Pedal >> 1 VSS from speedometer...
• Re: Wheels/Tires-My Story
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 09:17:20 -0400
  ...The small bolts holding the > > rear brake drums had to go, and the speedo cable on the l/f hub had > > to be filed...
• Re: 86 Vanagon - New Owner - A few Questions.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:31:00 -0500
  ...drop the spare tire and cover, follow with your hand the speedo cable from the left front wheel to a box above the spare...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Fri, 20 May 2011 23:16:24 -0200
  ...Otherwise everything was dead. > That turned out to be poor contact on the main battery ground cable. Just > putting a jumper cable from engine...
• Re: Front wheel rattle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 14:29:36 -0400
  ...The "pin" through the drivers side cap is the drive cable for the speedometer, which feeds all the way in through the hollow axle...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove...
• Re: what to do? (part out or what)...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:25:34 -0600
  ...The dent is 4" to 6" deep at the deepest point. > > 214K indicated (at least two broken speedo cables that I can recall, > so...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:21:02 -0800
  ...the same dash crap as you- > >> original problem was a broken speedo cable, but the job devolved into > >> my being forced into finding, then...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:41:00 -0800
  ...2 screws for > the column covers, plus disconnecting the wiring harnesses, speedo cable, > etc. You also need to pull your radio, or leave it...
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important? LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 21:23:18 -0800
  ...the need of drilling holes in the dash metal to feed cables/lines. If I drill a large enough hole in the anchor plug...
• Re: DIY Vanagon Trip Computer Update
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 17:31:11 -0700
  ...Is the reed switch & cable included in the kit? Please keep us informed. //Jack '85 Vanagon On 14 Jul 2002, at 18:53, Edward...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:57:53 -0400
  ...Stix-all) will work better than silicone gasket-forming compounds for sealing up the speedometer cable end on the driver's side. Yrs, d
• FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
  ...3 months old) New Alternator/ lifetime warrantee at Napa new throttle cable Suspension / Drivetrain: five speed manual (including low) w/rear diff lock VC...
• Re: Soggy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:56:17 -0400
  ...that hold it in place, pull the swtices off, unplug the speedometer cable, and carefully pull upwards on the whole unit, to reveal a...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:14:33 -0800
  ...the same dash crap as you- >> >>> original problem was a broken speedo cable, but the job devolved into >> >>> my being forced into finding, then...
• oil pressure gauge install done (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 21 Sep 1997 14:38:02 +0000
  ...I dropped the spare tire and used a straightened coathanger to fish the wire over the gas tank, up next to the speedometer cable...
• Re: Front spindle possibly needed
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:26:52 -0700
  ...I assume it had grease seeping out of the speedometer cable hole and it just ran dry over time. The passengers side looks clean...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:03:57 -0800
  ...Any chance of drilling through whatever I stick in there to house >> the speedo cable? >> 7. if the 2WD gas tank won't fit...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:39:36 -0500
  ...2 screws for the column covers, plus disconnecting the wiring harnesses, speedo cable, etc. You also need to pull your radio, or leave it...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 May 2011 09:58:58 -0700
  ...Otherwise everything was dead. > That turned out to be poor contact on the main battery ground cable. Just > putting a jumper cable from engine...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:52:00 -0400
  ...speedo is driven from the left front hub. Sometimes there are clearance issues with the outer hubcap, or could be dry or broken cable...
• Opie goes to work
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 15:37:47 -0500
  ...Full clean up of inside and out, primer of rusty areas, lube speedometer (installed cable and odometer works fine, but needle jumps all over...
• Another newbie
  Historical mailing list - Erik Peterson
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:53:47 +0100
  ...What are the common causes of something like this? The speedometer wasn't working, it didn't take me long to figure out that...
• Re: Front axle rip off?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 12:46:44 -0500
  ...estimate to fix noisy speedometer - list member tips allowed me to correct it with a $2 tube of cable lubricant). I know it was...
• Re: FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:20:29 -0400
  ...3 months old) > New Alternator/ lifetime warrantee at Napa > new throttle cable > > Suspension / Drivetrain: > > five speed manual (including low) w/rear diff lock > VC...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:28:34 -0500
  ...cable to the front that plugs into the accelerator > >> > >> If you want cruise control > >> 1 Bake pedal > >> 1 Clutch Pedal > >> 1 VSS from speedometer...
• Re: Rust Rot
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 09:06:36 -0700
  ...Rust Rot > > > I had my van up on the rack yesterday as part of the action to replace >> the speedometer cable. I opted for...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:26:25 -0800
  ...the same dash crap as you- > >> >>> original problem was a broken speedo > cable, but the job devolved into > >> >>> my being forced into finding, then...
• Re: '84 GL out of the woods! -Long post-
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 14:26:12 -0700
  ...The van started on > the first attempt & has been going strong ever since. > > I've since fixed the speedometer (cable disconnected behind the > console...
• RE: Volkswagen 'quality'
  Historical mailing list - david (d.) o'heare
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 12:55:00 -0500
  ...The speedometer cable seized. Yadda yadda. The dealership was fine -- loaned me a car every time. Most stuff was under warranty (they wouldn't...