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Re: tips needed for grommet install
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 18 May 2017 21:57:39 -0400
...the hatch on my 85 has two grommets. on the passenger side with the > defroster wires the holes ar oval and the grommet ends...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:17:01 -0700
...Vanagon Woes Never have had broken wires leading to the door. Of course, the only thing electrical in my door is the mirrors. ---- Stephen...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 21 May 2010 12:13:10 -0700
"�Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the harness connecting the doors with the body?" Not me, I...
Re: Seeing Red
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 4 Jul 2020 18:56:27 -0700
...I also renewed all the grommets on the injectors and injector > bracket. > > I also changed a small coolant hose - the upper most small elbow...
Re: tips needed for grommet install
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 18 May 2017 22:12:33 -0400
...the hatch on my 85 has two grommets. on the passenger side with the defroster wires the holes ar oval and the grommet ends...
Re: Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:50:19 -0700
...on a fuel tank in that condition would only cover up rust that would likely become a hole(s) sooner than the new grommets...
Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
Historical mailing list - Felder
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:51:46 -0800
...assuming you removed the plastic grommets that secure all the wires through these holes, and you bridged the wires properly to obviate the switch...
Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Fri, 21 May 2010 05:59:04 +0100
...Both rear door grommets are gone. Germans must learn how to chrome plate plastics. I am positive that everybody, except living in a rain...
Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 20:10:12 -0800
...assuming you removed the plastic grommets that secure > all the wires through these holes, and you bridged the wires properly > to obviate the switch...
Re: problems installing second battery
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:42:00 EST
...Use caulking to seal up the space between the wires and the grommets if there are any. Used 4 gauge wire from the Sure...
Report: Replacing brake lines, MC & booster in '71
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 May 1996 21:24:14 -0500
...They go into two large rubber grommets, which then fit into the master cylinder. I'd ordered new grommets, but had read on the...
Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 6 Dec 2003 00:16:54 -0500
...assuming you removed the plastic grommets that secure > all the wires through these holes, and you bridged the wires properly > to obviate the switch...
Re: Fuel Tank R&R And Heater Booster
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:34:51 -0700
...Also grease the grommets so the vents will plug in easily. Heater booster: Yours has one pump since it's gas . If the fuel...
gastank removal/coolant line fix
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:00:49 -0700
...I assembled replacement parts (grommets, hose, clamps), read Jack Reed's article in the "tech files", built some ramps and set to work. The...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Fri, 21 May 2010 16:41:22 -0500
...Both rear door grommets are gone. > Germans must learn how to chrome plate plastics. I am positive that > everybody, except living in a rain...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 21 May 2010 10:14:26 -0400
...Both rear door grommets are gone. > Germans must learn how to chrome plate plastics. I am positive that > everybody, except living in a rain...
Re: Rusty Gas Tank. Help!
Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 00:07:35 -0500
...I used some bailing wire I happened to have to rod it out right then and there, so I could get home. After that...
Dual Battery Relay Install Instructions (long)
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:16:08 -0700
...9) a couple of rubber grommets, for routing the 12 to 10 awg wire through sheet metal. My guess, total cost of all this...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 21 May 2010 06:59:20 -0700
...Both rear door grommets are gone. > Germans must learn how to chrome plate plastics. I am positive that > everybody, except living in a rain...
My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
...Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above shifter shaft upgraded to large Bosch inline filter, custom mounting bracket, and braded fuel line...
more on problems with second battery
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 13:08:52 -0500
...Use caulking to seal up the space between the wires and the grommets if there are any. Used 4 gauge wire from the Sure...
'66 progress, engine in
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:30:49 -0700
...It took me some time to find the grommets that were just the correct size for this, the 1/2 inch ID oil lines...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
Thu, 20 May 2010 23:05:15 -0700
...Both rear door grommets are gone. Germans must learn how to chrome plate plastics. I am positive that everybody, except living in a rain...
fuel tank removal story
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:08:05 -0500
...I can see how you could replace the ones that attach to the bigger crossover piece, and the 3 grommets, but I don't...
Thigs to do when the fridge it out (long)
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:30:57 -0800
...pairs of red and black wires. I mounted everything very cleanly using zip ties and little straps and grommets. I have the aux. battery...
Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 22:53:59 -0700
...assuming you removed the plastic grommets that secure >> all the wires through these holes, and you bridged the wires properly >> to obviate the switch...
Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:00:00 -0400
...windshield wiper linkage New wiper grommets New wiper sprayer hoses new/reseal antenna Run new front speaker wire Troubleshoot why power mirrors don't...
Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
Historical mailing list - Steve W
Sat, 6 Dec 2003 09:56:02 -0800
...assuming you removed the > plastic grommets that secure > > all the wires through these holes, and you > bridged the wires properly > > to obviate the switch...
Fuel Tank Down and Out...Next?
Historical mailing list - Erikson-Coyne
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 23:48:50 -0600
...I will be replacing lines, grommets and such and have some questions: 1) any thoughts on best ways to flush crud out of a...
Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 6 Dec 2003 13:47:32 -0500
...assuming you removed the plastic grommets that secure > >> all the wires through these holes, and you bridged the wires properly > >> to obviate the switch...
Second battery, the story on relays.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:06:40 -0600
...seal up the space between the wires and the grommets if > there are any. Used 4 gauge wire from the Sure Power to the...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
...rear heater core . Rerouted power steering lines . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above shifter shaft upgraded to large Bosch inline filter...
Heaters & solar panels (long)
Historical mailing list - PACO
Tue, 7 Oct 1997 13:30:13 -0400
...So basically I did it myself, but he had the tools, connectors, wire and grommets that were needed for the drilling and mounting. (Plus...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:24:46 -0700
...Vanagon Woes Never have had broken wires leading to the door. Of course, the only thing electrical in my door is the mirrors. ---- Stephen...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
...Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above > shifter shaft upgraded to large Bosch inline filter, custom mounting > bracket, and braded fuel line...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 29 May 2011 13:51:22 -0700
...it's like you need it floating nearly in place while you mess with the hoses and wires n' stuff on top of it...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:12:17 -0700
...While it's up, I may as well drop the fuel tank and replace the grommets. Then I broke the auto tranny while "fixing...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:46:16 -0700
...wherever wires are subject to constant flex, like overdrive switch wires on volvo's for the button on the shifter, like power window wires...
Re: last questions on 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:04:44 -0700
...I put in a spare I had around, and since have replaced brake pads ($30), fuel tank grommets($60), and changed the oil (several...
Re: First trip with to be named Vanagon - some "excitement"
Historical mailing list - Frank Schultz
Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:41:27 -0400
...All of the cooling tin seems to be in place, I am missing a couple of plug wire grommets, ordering those today. The dip...
Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:59:40 -0700
...I'd next hot wire the fuel pump - it's SUPER easy at the fuel pump relay once you see which two wires to...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Doug
Fri, 21 May 2010 16:23:09 -0700
...wherever wires are subject to constant flex, like overdrive switch wires on volvo's for the button on the shifter, like power window wires...
How to replace the brake master cylinder. - long -
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:10:50 -0800
...I also disconnected the low fluid sensor wire on the MC filler cap. Step 2. Check for similarities with the new one: Ok double...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
...rear heater core > > . Rerouted power steering lines > > . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above > shifter shaft upgraded to large Bosch inline filter...
Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:04:26 -0500
...How about a nylon bushing? These get used inside control panels and electrical equipment when wires have to pass through a sheet metal panel...
Moderator Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 21 May 2010 20:35:36 -0400
...Vanagon Woes > > >Never have had broken wires leading to the door. Of course, the only thing >electrical in my door is the mirrors. > >---- Stephen...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:28:16 -0500
...He >>>>>>> used some special RTV silicone on all the rubber grommets before >>>>>>> installing >>>>>>> it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now it's a year later and the smell of...
Vanagon Gas Tank R&R.
Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
Tue, 13 Aug 1996 21:38:49 PDT
...coat the grommets with graphite powder and put them in their holes BEFORE installing the tank! Attach the vent lines from the metal tubes...
Re: First trip with to be named Vanagon - some "excitement"
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:43:10 -0400
...All of the cooling tin seems to be in place, I am missing a > couple of plug wire grommets, ordering those today. The dip...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:35:43 -0500
...He used some special RTV silicone on all >>>>>>>>> the rubber grommets before installing it. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Now it's a year later and the smell of...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:34:47 -0500
...He >>>>>>> used some special RTV silicone on all the rubber grommets before >>>>>>> installing >>>>>>> it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now it's a year later and the smell of...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 23:06:12 -0500
...He >>>>>>>>> used some special RTV silicone on all the rubber grommets before >>>>>>>>> installing >>>>>>>>> it. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Now it's a year later and the smell of...
Re: Alternator output and wire size?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:08:11 -0700
...Since the +ve wire for the 85 Vanagon > seems > to be inadequate, what is the best(and easiest) way to add another wire to...
Fridge R+R... how I spent my weekend (long)
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:14:55 -0800
...rubber grommets in the holes. The fans are bolted to the brackets through the grommeted holes to provide some vibration isolation. Wires from the...
Re: Restoration Shopping List
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 1 Mar 2016 08:00:09 -0500
...I have been using split loom and appropriate grommets at either end or if the ends of the original sleeves are still useable, use...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 02:38:33 -0500
...He >>>>>>>> used some special RTV silicone on all the rubber grommets before >>>>>>>> installing >>>>>>>> it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Now it's a year later and the smell of...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 21 May 2010 09:23:17 -0500
...Both rear door grommets are gone. >> Germans must learn how to chrome plate plastics. I am positive that >> everybody, except living in a rain...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:57:37 -0700
...While it's up, I may as well drop the fuel tank and replace the grommets. Then I broke the auto tranny while "fixing...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:04:08 -0500
...He used some special RTV silicone on all >>>>>>>> the rubber grommets before installing it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Now it's a year later and the smell of...
stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
...it was a bit of a pain to snake the wires around, and feed and pull them through the rubber grommets, but i think...