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• Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 17:19:18 EST
  ...The jumpseat equipped vans have a welded in reinforcement in the battery box area with a captive nut behind it. You can easily compensate...
• My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
  ...Added two USB w/voltage plugs (1 on Aux Battery, 1 on main) . Added new remote thermometer . New LED Light Bulbs in H4 Headlights...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:19:39 -0500
  The Prius AC does use power from the traction battery: Nickel Metal Hydride, 7.2V, 6.5 Ah per battery, 28 batteries, total V...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 02:11:42 -0400
  ...Electrically with that large mounting plate with 4 bolts there is plenty of contact are and paths for that ground to make a good...
• Re: Successfully installed hot start rely...but now....
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:51:34 -0700
  ...lug to the mounting screw of the relay. The same conflict is often present on models with a factory second battery relay, like 85...
• Re: charging light flickers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:14:35 -0700
  ...Is this low enough to implicate a battery change? Or, should I be concerned about the alternator? How does one test alternator function at...
• Re: 85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in 2 years
  Historical mailing list - +++++++++++
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:40:55 -0400
  ...85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in >2 years > > >Do you have a second battery or some other huge draw...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 12:44:48 -0600
  ...You don't need a panel on the roof for charging your house battery on the road, the alternator does that for you; 2...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 06:59:32 -0800
  ...and relay mounting on the upper left of the underdash area, "above " the clutch pedal. Unhook athe negative post on the battery, and remove...
• Re: Source for 12V LED interior lights?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:10:44 -0700
  ...It would certainly help > conserve battery power on long boondocking camping trips, wouldn't it? > > Then I got thinking it might be cool to...
• Adjustable Regulator $20 by Mail!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 18:27:54 -0500
  ...We are an Interstate Battery dealer and I am going >to contact them as to the voltages that a deep-cycle battery can handle...
• Re: solar question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 23:32:25 -0400
  Hey Mervyn, With an efficient fridge and enough amp hours in your battery bank you should be really happy with a 130 watt. I...
• Re: auxillary fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:20:17 -0700
  ...http://vanagonsyncroproject-herman.blogspot.com/ (lots to admire on that site!) I'm less than enthused about mounting gauges on vertical front of dash...
• Re: re-wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 16:06:41 -0500
  ...the battery, chasis to tranny, possibly adding an extra ground cable between engine block and the chasis and check the positive mounting cable to...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests for sale
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:16:52 -0800
  ...Just need a good cleaning. $150 each or > $275 for > the set > > Large beige table with two sets of mounting brackets > $100 > > Headrest insert...
• FS: South African leather steering wheel. New
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:22:15 -0400
  ...And for those who haven't met Milton, that list includes a Propex, house battery, and a Vitrifrigo frig. The SA leather steering wheel...
• Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
  ...Engine cranks too slowly or won't crank - battery cable * (27/87-04) Alternator mounting bolt loose/broken * (17/87-04) Oil leak from...
• Intermittent Wipers?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:07:02 -0700
  ...the mounting points etc. My '87 Westy does not have the floor 'sockets' welded to floor or the plates behind the battery bulkhead, so...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 18:14:13 +0800
  ...He suggested that if I > >was to use an inverter, the best bet would be to install a second > >battery of the deep cycle...
• Now charging of house batteries Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:42:00 -0500
  ...LED, heat sink and mounting har= dware for FET and a 4 pin terminal block for connections to the battery a= nd panel. Assembly...
• Re: starter dead? 88 GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:25:22 -0500
  ...On one occasion the solonoid itself had lost it's > mounting > bolts and was hanging by the large cable. But I have to say...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:30:27 -0800
  ...Gets it down to just battery, starter, battery and ground cables, thus eliminating and bypassing numerous possible weak areas. Helps you know where to...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:27:01 -0400
  ...Prius question with vanagon content The Prius AC does use power from the traction battery: Nickel Metal Hydride, 7.2V, 6.5 Ah per...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:26:18 -0700
  ...I have the aux battery relay wired like this: B+ starter battery: 30 Aux. Battery B+ : 87 Blue alternator: 85 Frame ground: 86 Maybe...
• '87 Westfalia, general updates...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 22:37:48 -0700
  ...This unit went in with no problem, but the design of the mounting flanges is such that it is more prone to leak at...
• Re: diesel powered heaters-is there such a thing (dieselspacher)?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 14:44:13 -0400
  ...Lacking an Aux Battery and not being too sure how long the battery would last while camping; my wife and I took a couple...
• Re: My Eurospec conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 17:26:57 -0700
  ...on occasion it will start >after the second WHOP > So I replaced the battery, it had no effect. > If I jump the battery it...
• Auxiliary Battery Installation II: Hawker Odyssey battery, Hella relay, Chargetek AC charger (v. long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 22:14:38 -0400
  ...Cut the MDF board to fit the battery compartment, allowing 6-1/2" for the battery. This was trimmed further later for a tight...
• Re: Source for 12V LED interior lights?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:06:15 -0700
  ...It would certainly help > conserve battery power on long boondocking camping trips, wouldn't it? > > Then I got thinking it might be cool to...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:30:33 -0500
  ...Prius question with vanagon content > > The Prius AC does use power from the traction battery: Nickel Metal Hydride, 7.2V, 6.5 Ah per...
• Re: Westy table
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:26:46 -0800
  Listmember Keith O has a nice solution for the front table---move the mounting base from the drivers pedestal to the passengers pedestal--- that...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:33:59 -0800
  ...I have no idea if this is the same mounting as a G50. -Otmar- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. Otmar Ebenhoech mailto:Otmar@evcl.com...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests f...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:20:07 EST
  ...Just need a good cleaning. $150 each or > $275 for > the set > > Large beige table with two sets of mounting brackets > $100 > > Headrest insert...
• Re: Alternators and batteries
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:27:51 +0000
  ...My understanding is that with the BOSH alternators, you simply need to get one of a higher capacity, but with the correct mounting. (The...
• Re: What is the simplest way to get 12V in a 24V VW electrical system?
  Historical mailing list - t
  Thu, 11 May 2000 22:59:44 -0700
  ...fabricate a bracket for mounting a 12 volt alternator, set up a regulator and run it to it's own battery. Doesn't have...
• Re: Now charging of house batteries Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:39:35 -0800
  ...LED, heat sink and mounting har= > dware for FET and a 4 pin terminal block for connections to the battery a= > nd panel. Assembly...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:47:04 -0700
  ...battery or power supply's negative return terminal to when testing the reefer outside the van. When the reefer is installed the mounting bolts...
• Re: Mini Fluoresent Lite
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:15:35 -0300
  ...Also has a double Fluorescent tube llight, battery & 12 volt. Robert wrote: > I found an interesting.. Mini Fluorescent lite (tm) at Home Depot. > it...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
  ...inside van. .          Added two USB w/voltage plugs (1 on Aux Battery, 1 on main) .          Added new remote thermometer .          New LED Light Bulbs in...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, ...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:30:33 EST
  ...Just need a good cleaning. $150 each or $275 for the set Large beige table with two sets of mounting brackets $100 Headrest insert...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:44:04 -0500
  Telescoping mechanic's mirror Telescoping magnet Spreader pliers Ratcheting right angle Phillips (for Westy curtain mounting screws) Stephen Mobile > On Jan 2, 2018, at...
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 13:18:04 -0600
  ...One nice little twist I have added to my gauges is I run a wire from the left and right battery to the nc...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 12:39:37 -0700
  ...They used this same method with factory aux battery relays and it makes better sense for that one. (This use of the starter coil...
• Terminal/connector source was Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:24:24 -0400
  ...Then wire up a >cord that goes fairly directly to the battery so the cooler gets a good >low-resistance feed for +12, and...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 07:15:43 -0700
  ...He suggested that if I >> >was to use an inverter, the best bet would be to install a second >> >battery of the deep cycle...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:27:53 -0500
  ...Here it is.... > Lowes has these on clearance http://tinyurl.com/z2yqo > It has a clamp for mounting or two strong magnetic feet. The...
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:02:41 -0400
  ...That really isn't hard to fix if the mounting hole in the >airbox is accessible. Not to say it won't work, but...
• Re: Big Alternators - take 2
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:14:25 -0700
  ...That way the charging/output characteristics of each alternator can be matched to the battery served. Mind you, you can get a honking big...
• Re: Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:48:01 -0500
  ...Finally, I pulled the battery ground strap and cleaned it up. I also cleaned and reattached the ground for the Hall sender to the...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:41:17 -0800
  ...car out of the picture .. >> Gets it down to just battery, starter, battery and ground cables, >> thus eliminating and bypassing numerous possible weak areas...
• Re: Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 21:52:22 -0500
  ...would make a nice 20AH house battery and their shape allows mounting options that a lead acid battery does not offer. These batteries are...
• Re: Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:26:14 -0700
  Edward, I considered mounting where I can see it when I drive too but ruled it out for a number of reasons: 1. The...
• 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...
• Re: "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 16:23:56 -0500
  ...This is my guess, although I know that the mounting for the vanagon is the same for straight/automatic. Z ---------------------- Forwarded by Zoran Mladen...
• Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:21:11 -0800
  ...The stereo gets power from the auxiliary battery, not the main battery. I simply slid out of the mounting bracket and I unplugged the...
• Re: Voltage Drop to Fuse Panel
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:15:33 EST
  ...cubes with a mounting tab. 2> 10 gauge wire, the length depends on how you route it from the positive battery post. 3>Some...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 08:51:09 -0700
  ...camp on long leashes? Then put a couple hundred pounds of battery in the interior storage spaces, and do the solar panel shuffle every...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 08:33:32 -0400
  ...camp on > >> long leashes? Then put a couple hundred pounds of battery in the interior > >> storage spaces, and do the solar panel shuffle every...
• Re: Xenon Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:07:25 -0800
  ...Add h4 EURO E-CODE NON DOT 7" sharp cutoff headlights, two relays from CTonline, 12AWG power fused from the Battery + and you have...
• Re: 86 Drivetrain Into 82 Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 06:42:08 -0800
  ...The tranny crossmember is in the same place both years and has the same mounting holes. The difficulty David Yates had was due to...