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• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:18:52 -0800
  ...mounting bolt to the frame rail. Wire gauge #6 or larger. That can help starting and sometimes improve charging. One from the alternator case...
• Re: Some 1600cc questions.
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 15 May 1995 09:53:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...mounting on the > engine, I now find the mounting bar for the 1600 is the other way round > (rubber on the chassis mounts, bolts...
• alternator connections?
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 23:55:30 -0500
  ...Alternator mounting bracket (ditto) Power steering pump - I was able to helicoil this and it is like new. The stripped ones all had at...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:26:37 -0700
  ...Spare tire mounting and dismounting and a large trash bag to put the empty tire in is one likely adventure. Two extra lug bolts...
• Re: 1.8T conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 10:45:12 -0800
  ...mountings that damp exhaust vibration from the engine, (I might cut some rectangles out of old polyester-belted tires, drill through them, and bolt...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 23:59:41 -0500
  Bottom bolt and bracket good and tight. It's the arm that come off from the alternator dawn and to the left that has...
• Re: Alternator vibration -
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 22:21:28 +0000
  ...10 all metal locknuts for this job. >> Also the pivot bolt and nut, replace the carriage bolt with P.C. 10.9 bolt, nut...
• Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:48:44 -0500
  ...like mine). | |The mounting holes in the bracket allow some wiggle-room so care must |be taken that the alternator (pulley) ends up in...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:55:32 -0400
  ...I know there's room to get the bolt in, >because obviously the carriage bolt slides in and out, but I'm >wondering about...
• Re: Belt replacement tips???
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:24:07 -0800
  ...Carefully > check the alternator mounting bracket, that's a weak area - those break if > things aren't kept properly tightened. > That water pump, that...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 19:18:32 -1000
  ...John Rodgers wrote: > Bottom bolt and bracket good and tight. It's the arm that come off from the > alternator dawn and to the...
• Re: tiico vibrations solved...
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:06:57 +0000
  ...You need the > > >alternator, powersteering pump and the high pressure powersteering pump > > >line, plus the bracketry and tensioning bolts. If you have AC you...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 12:36:35 EDT
  ...In my gas engine conversion, I am const antly plagued by the breakage every 4 to 5 months of the bolt holding the alternator...
• Re: 1.9 alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:02:16 -0700
  ...So *everyone* who drives a waterboxer vanagon ........best be checkin' them alternator mounting bolts and fasteners ! The trick always of course is drilling right...
• Fwd: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Mar 2020 17:36:14 -0500
  ...Make sure the bolts are tight including the ones attaching the upper mounting straps the the body metal, for better rigidity. Yrs, d
• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Garcia
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:00:28 -0500
  ...I took a wire brush to the mounting face and the mounting bolts, then ran a separate ground wire from one of the lower...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:26:02 -0800
  ...washers. > > Other causes include a defective alternator, (bad bearings, out of balance > rotor), lower alternator mounting bolt loose or housing worn, or loose > belt...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:16:52 -0800
  ...I expect my current alternator to last at least that long. I have all my starters and alternators for my (and my friends) various...
• Pressure testing the cooling system to find the leak?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:27:27 -0800
  ...Some other characteristics: - couple of months ago I posted about a problem with the alternator mounting bracket, the bolts were missing, so it was...
• My writeup on removing and replacing the 2.1l Vanagon water pump
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:30:57 -0400
  ...Loosen the water pump/alternator belt and remove it. Remove the alternator completely and the alternator mounting bracket. Remove the AC compressor without taking...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:52:16 -0700
  ...they sure coulda made that lower alternator bolt easier I must say. I've seen lots of those Mickey-moused. and the carraage bolt...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:32:42 -0800
  ...The stock vw mounting bracket setup uses a "hinge" as you pointed out. At no time does the stock setup try to bolt a...
• Re: Overland Engines
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:57:10 -0500
  ...It's also an expensive mounting bracket for the alternator since it includes the belt tensioner. Around $200 EACH! I would also say that...
• Re: never ending saga working on the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - A2L1
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:25:31 -0400
  ...It'll work a while until it jumps off. > > Alternator mounting is a weak link on waterboxer engines too. You want to > make sure...
• WIERD SCIENCE -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 08:41:02 -0800
  ...Trying running a ground strap from the battery's negative terminal directly to the engine ground (like the alternator mounting bracket. Or run a...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:04:05 -0400
  ...You might also start spraying the starter mounting bolts with PB Blaster in preparation for removing the starter as it could easily be the...
• Re: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 4 Mar 2020 20:21:35 -0500
  ...Make sure the bolts are tight > including the ones attaching the upper mounting straps the the body metal, > for better rigidity. > > Yrs, > d >
• Re: '83.5 westy starts, runs well, stalls, won't restart
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 23:32:55 -0700
  ...and poorly > too ) the alternator was jumping around by about an inch ..........just > dying to break the mounting bolts or bracket ...........as obvious as...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:07:24 -0500
  ...Two advantages to doing > that.....makes getting at the alternator lower pivot bolt easier, and the > engine less tall for getting out from underneath...
• Re: Belt replacement tips???
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:55:31 -0600
  ...Carefully > check the alternator mounting bracket, that's a weak area - those break if > things aren't kept properly tightened. > That water pump, that...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:19:10 -0500
  ...to the coil, power leads to the alternator, ground leads to the power steering pump mounting bolts, and the timing gun lead to the...
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:20:30 -0800
  ...the proper and secure mounting of the alternator and it's bracket and fasteners. Many of them have broken . and always from being driven...
• Re: '83.5 westy starts, runs well, stalls, won't restart
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 19:47:51 -0700
  ...and poorly too ) the alternator was jumping around by about an inch ..........just dying to break the mounting bolts or bracket ...........as obvious as...
• Re: '83.5 westy starts, runs well, stalls, won't restart
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:25:22 -0700
  ...and poorly >> too ) the alternator was jumping around by about an inch ..........just >> dying to break the mounting bolts or bracket ...........as obvious as...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:57:11 -0700
  ...Two advantages to >> doing >> that.....makes getting at the alternator lower pivot bolt easier, and the >> engine less tall for getting out from underneath...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:13:32 -0700
  ...Two advantages to >>> doing >>> that.....makes getting at the alternator lower pivot bolt easier, and >>> the >>> engine less tall for getting out from underneath...
• Oops, I "fixed" the alternator light
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 09:32:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Does the lead from the light to the alternator, play an active part in the energizing of the alternator field? Meaning, if I interrupt...
• Re: Overland Engines
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 06:33:42 -0500
  ...It's also an expensive mounting bracket > for the alternator since it includes the belt tensioner. Around $200 EACH! > > I would also say that...
• alternators, voltages, rebuild, idiocracy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:48:29 -0800
  ...Attach "-" to the connection under one mounting bolt hole and "+" to the tab on the other side of the brushes. Set the voltage at...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
  ...engine compartment) good shape-$5 *Alternator brackets (look new)-$10 pair *Front door speakers (black) with screw-on mounting rings (great shape)-$10 *Timing...
• Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
  ...slowly or won't crank - battery cable * (27/87-04) Alternator mounting bolt loose/broken * (17/87-04) Oil leak from rear - oil pump...
• Re: alternators, voltages, rebuild, idiocracy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:22:33 -0600
  ...Attach "-" to the > connection under one mounting bolt hole and "+" to the tab on the > other side of the brushes. Set the voltage at...
• Updated For Sale Parts List
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
  ...Mounting Mustache Bars $25.00 each. #18) Three Bosch 65 AMP alternators with squirrel cages and fan shrouds. $65.00 each. #19) One Alternator...
• Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
  ...looks new)-$5 *Timing sensor (senses flywheel position) good shape-$5 *Alternator brackets (look new)-$10 pair *Air conditioning compressor bracket (large silver metal...
• Re: Speedy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Dec 2013 07:52:33 -0600
  ...it's a late model with the top two heater box mounting bolts behind the grill. That's worth 15 minutes right there. As...
• Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 11:16:29 -0500
  ...With this particlular block, the right engine mount attaches to the same bolt points that the AC/Alternator/PS pump, mounting hardware does on...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...looks new)-$5 *Timing sensor (senses flywheel position) good shape-$5 *Alternator brackets (look new)-$10 pair *Air conditioning compressor bracket (large silver metal...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:50:43 -0700
  ...it's essentially the main batt cable, the trigger wire to pull off, and two mounting bolts. doesn't get much nicer than that...
• Re: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Mar 2020 01:56:26 +0000
  ...I've done both.  Make sure the bolts are tight > including the ones attaching the upper mounting straps the the body metal, > for better...
• Re: Neils VanaJetta Engine "clack" Video.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:19:01 -0800
  ...could even been a loose alternator mounting .. so run with belts off .. listen carefully to timing belt area, and if not there .. consider if...
• Gauges and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 23:32:02 -0700
  ...Is there an easier way or should I just bite the bullet and drop this plate? Also, any recommendations on mounting the gauges? I...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 06 Jul 94 20:13:40 CDT
  ...including insulation) from the battery-chassis ground bolt under the car to the starter mounting bolt. propane-torch-soldered the connectors (OFF the car...
• Vive Semper JB Weld Rex!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 07:53:28 -0400
  ...On my 1985, JBWeld saved me from having to purchase a $300 AC/Alternator mounting frame. A loose bolt at the base had wallowed...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:58:21 -0700
  ...main batt cable, the trigger wire to pull off, > and two mounting bolts. > doesn't get much nicer than that.. > > btw...always keep in...
• 1.9 WBX -->Tiico , my latest experience (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 7 May 2002 23:19:37 -0400
  ...Again, stock available parts. *The alternator must be drilled out to accept a larger bolt, then the bottom must be filed a bit to...
• First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 14:00:46 -0400
  ...minus a few clamps and bolts here and there. Complete exhaust system, all supports and brackets, engine including alternator and AC compressor (R-134...
• More on the VW inline 4 (Long post in reply to numerous digests)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:56:05 -0700
  ...I left home with a known weak headgasket and a poor alternator mounting bracket....The headgasket, surprisingly, was not much of a problem after...
• Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:36:53 -0700
  ...minus a few clamps and bolts here and > there. Complete exhaust > system, all supports and brackets, engine including > alternator and AC > compressor (R-134...
• Re: 1.9 td swap into diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 17 May 1998 17:10:07 -0700
  ...The alternator bracket can be made to work by drilling it's mounting holes slightly larger. It mounts to the studs holding the water...
• Re: Theme song for Tii: "Good Vibrations"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:05:30 -0800
  ...A Tiico owner in Oregon has this vibration problem so severe it breaks the AC comp mounting bolts, etc. with the belts disconnected briefly...