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• Re: fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:09:20 -0500
  ...Re-program, and save yourself a $600 wiring loom modification OR a lot of spare time changing yours over.... YMMV DM&FS On 2...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:45:46 -0600
  ...the leads from the O2 sensor are within a black wiring LOOM (i.e., jacket, sorta). At the ends of the leads you will...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:46:43 +0100
  ...The corresponding white connector on the wiring loom was really badly burned. Appeared to me to be chronic heat via bad contact . >> >> Alistair
• 1985 Westy project for sale $3000
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:02:33 -0800
  I bought this van and had planned to go totally through it and fix it up, but other projects are looming and I just...
• Anyone interested in my Vanangon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Thu, 17 May 2007 21:04:56 -0400
  ...ATF cooler, DO IT NOW! </p> <p align="left">With the looming $4.00/gallon gas price, my move to NC and need to...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:41:27 -0400
  ...The wiring looms are crude, the connectors are crude, the heating system is crude, the fusebox is crude, the assembly is crude, the plastic...
• Re: Another Vanagon world
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 15 May 2007 12:34:36 -0700
  ...but long lenses compress depth, so it appears like it's > looming right behind him. Lighting looks fine to me, too. The sun is...
• Re: So Long, Saab (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:47:05 -0800
  ...It's always sad to see a part of automotive history die. <http://www.insideline.com/saab/liquidation-looms-for-saab-cars-north-americ...
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 02:40:09 +0000
  ...a known good dizzy from another VW plugged in the wiring loom and the key in the on position. Then simply spin the drive...
• Re: Door wiring repairs was Re: Fwd: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:30:35 +0700
  ...discard, make your repairs, install a suitable sized piece of split loom so that it hooks up with the ends of the tube that...
• 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
  ...Secondary wire loom to Vehicle Power and Double relay. New set Injector gaskets (4 small, 4 large) 311-198-261A Two intake manifold block...
• Re: Rear wheel over half in muddy water. Need to repack bearings or ???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:47:42 -0500
  ...If your bearings are now questionable, and replacement may be looming, this may be something you want to do while the hubs are torn...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:58:15 -0700
  ...In June 1999 they offered me a > > complete factory kit comprising a 2.5 five, 095 5-speed and complete wiring > > loom for R22...
• Re: Looking for N Florida campsite suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Ness
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 08:21:57 -0500
  ...Don't forget that Spring Break is looming as well, I have no idea when it starts, just that I'd avoid it if...
• Re: Rear over head speaker R/R W/AC Westi
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 18:43:53 -0500
  ...the way it is a 85 Westi with the AC unit looming over where some of you guys have storage ive got a big...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2012 09:11:53 -0700
  ...You also need to fabricate a custom wire loom from the stock loom (several hours work alone). It's getting hard to find low...
• 87 Westy fridge wireing question
  Historical mailing list - j
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:21:00 -0700
  ...This little black wire runs off to under the sink where it just disappears into a larger loom of wires and off into who...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 17:26:02 -0500
  ...wire looms and separators are best if made completely of insulating materials, such as plastic. metal usually works fine as long as the wires...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:26:39 -0700
  ...Finally found this: > - on the black box that sits on top of the coil, there's one large wire loom and one small one...
• Re: GoWesty Spring Bonk
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:01:09 -0700
  ...I smell a GoWesty lawsuit looming. >> >> but maybe a Spring Ker-plunk ... flyrods and westfalia's in the sierra's >> >> >> On 15 April 2014...
• LiMBO WANT ADS ... WANTED TO BUY
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 19 Jun 96 20:31:37 CDT
  ...John Davidson, 111 Loomis Street, Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 658-7403 or email davidson@together.net (VT) Green Vanagon Camper. i believe this color...
• Re: New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 11:24:29 -0800
  ...You could buy one in decent shape, and do a complete rebuild of the mechanicals, intall new wiring looms, and strip the body for...
• Re: Eurovan Camper , 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 21 May 2012 14:15:35 -0700
  ...The dash looms large compared to Vanagon. I've driven '93's, '95's, and '03's. The longer wheelbase versions available in other...
• RE: Price of a pancake; '72 engine removal
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  28 Sep 1994 09:36:50 +1000
  ...Cut your own - the loom is 'one piece' from the fuse box back. There is no plug connector to allow easy replacement of the...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:58:58 -0500
  ...Now with my 4th bus looming in the very near future I think it's safe to say I'm hooked. -- Thanks, Jeff '90...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:58:11 -0500
  ...Especially the rubber boot for the wiring loom. Getting it back in right is not easy. Realigning the door isn't easy. You'll...
• Re: how many people drive vw as daily driver
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 17:12:01 -0500
  ...wasn't te van's fault! Got an engine overhaul/swap looming > though at almost 155k > > DM&fs > -----Original Message----- > From: Tintman <Tintman@HOME...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:48:55 -0600
  ...Stripping the wire loom and rebuilding it for Vanagon usage is about the hardest part of the conversion other than earning the money for...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 16 May 2012 02:25:09 -0600
  ...You also need to > fabricate a > custom wire loom from the stock loom (several hours work alone). It's > getting hard to find low...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 23:07:57 -0700
  ...to the > paint , the pinstripes, the genuine Prince of Darkness wiring loom, it > was perfectly bone stock, and pristine. > > I stayed at work till...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 10:46:19 -0700
  ...Have 87 Westy with idle issues. > New items include engine bay wire loom, TPS and GW throttle body. Idle is > low and sometimes erratic...
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:32:45 EST
  ...You may also need the rubber door looms from a later model to accommodate the increased number of conductors. I just replaced a half...
• Re: Trying to install headlight relays but wire colors don't match
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:31:00 -0800
  ...The wires you want are part of the loom that goes to the ignition switch, up the far side of the steering column. On...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Tue, 15 May 2012 11:24:23 -0500
  ...You also need to fabricate a > custom wire loom from the stock loom (several hours work alone). It's > getting hard to find low...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Apr 2014 09:54:35 -0700
  ...Better to have the parts there, of course, but not quite a looming crisis if they are missing. The other type pilot bearing with...
• Re: O2 Sensor Wire
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 20:49:32 -0600
  ...I ran it from the ECU > connector > along the outside of the loom to the engine bay. > > ��� Regardless of all my D.I.Y...
• Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:53:07 -0700
  ...I finally got home to my tools and floor jacks so today I went after that looming problem... I took my pump out and...
• Fuel Injection Wire Harness Meltdown!
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 05:56:35 EST
  ...It was getting dark as this was all happening so to be honest I have not cut back the sheath on the wire loom...
• Re: So Long, Saab (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:49:47 -0800
  ...It's always sad to see a part of automotive history die. <http://www.insideline.com/saab/liquidation-looms-for-saab-cars-north-americ...
• Re: Removing BA6 - completely
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 16:02:32 EDT
  ...from the front, as it is tie-wrapped to the main loom. To do this you have to first remove the tank filler pipe...
• Re: Water & Oil idiot lights fixed? Or at least getting better...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:38:10 -0500
  ...What about replacing the entire wiring loom? Anybody stock or make those? I've seen them for the air cooled vans. I imagine all...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:03:48 -0700
  ...Sad story > > > > > > Even when I know I have checked and am being careful when I am looming > >> above > >> the runnign engine I am a...
• Re: Eberspacher BA6 ? heater from old van available
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 20:34:36 -0600
  ...Timer, Thermostat, Safety Switch, dash wire loom..... Thats about $100.00 worth of used parts if they are still good. Go for it, well...
• Re: Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:39:25 -0600
  ...environmentalists; > now, their own analysts are saying there is a problem looming. (With > sarcasm) Do you really think so? Think on this: before the...
• Re: Gas in Crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 10:48:13 +0000
  ...under the cylinder head would indicate that the head gasket task looms in your very near future. Rick Sherrod Macon, GA kdf_cars@mylink...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:46:48 +0000
  ...could it be ~distributor noise in the wiring loom if the engine revs just a tiny bit ? I know you can sometimes hear a...
• Re: 85mph, my 1.7L will kick your 2.1L (he he he)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 12:45:54 -0700
  I'll make an honest search for that wire loom and get back to you. I tested my 83 Air Cooled Westy to 85...
• Re: Siezure
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 21:54:24 EDT
  ...This wire is connected to the injectors with a hidden connection inside the wiring loom. It was very hard to find. I rewired the...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:38:59 -0700
  ...for up to date sources for whom can provide parts/services >> (loom >> work, immobilzer, etc.) for doing a diesel conversion (in my case a...
• Re: how many people drive vw as daily driver
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 20:19:59 -0400
  ...wasn't te van's fault! Got an engine overhaul/swap looming >> though at almost 155k >> >> DM&fs >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Tintman <Tintman@HOME...
• Re: CB antenna question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:46:47 -0700
  ...Easy install, route the cable carefully or use a wire loom cover. Makes for a more complete and finished look. I have a version...
• Re: '78 FI blues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 22 Jan 1995 20:18:15 -0800 (PST)
  ...Clean up all the electrical connections (wiring loom) and make sure the battery cables are clean and have good clean solid connections. This goes...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 16:58:26 -0600
  ...the leads from the O2 sensor are within a black wiring LOOM (i.e., jacket, sorta). At the ends of the leads you will...
• Re: On being well grounded
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 15:25:18 -0400
  ...How do I do this without cutting the loom's insulation? Could the tranny to body ground be insufficient? To Joel's message: I...
• Re: Stereo / CD Issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 16:51:15 -0600
  ...Works great; buy some flex-loom cable covering for the patch >cables and controller cable and it will keep the >wires protected and out...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:34:37 -0700
  ...Sad story > > > > > > Even when I know I have checked and am being careful when I am looming > >> above > >> the runnign engine I am a...
• FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
  ...160.100 Resistor Unit Part # 0.280.159.0010 Main Wire Loom, control head to everything else. New set Injector gaskets (4 small, 4...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:43:22 -0700
  ...Finally found this: >> - on the black box that sits on top of the coil, there's one large wire loom and one small one...
• Clean Power - was: cycling idle with accessory load
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:56:23 -0800
  ...Milli-amps OK, alarm and or radio draw a trickle. - Clean and recondition the ground straps, Hot side loom and battery post cable ends...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 20:15:57 -0500
  ...latched onto it. > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > John Rodgers wrote: > >> With an oil crisis looming, cheap fuel would be nice. So how about using > >> salt water for...