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• Re: Bad battery cable? 90 tintop
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:04:02 -0400
  > > Are there resistance parameters for the batt-starter cable? > The cable resistance is in the low milliohms. Don't even try -- look at voltage...
• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:52:26 -0500
  If you're talking about the alternator cable that goes to the starter motor, my solution to a recent starting issue was to go...
• Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:46:06 -0800
  I ran a set of RCA control cables and a CD changer cable between the dash radio and the compartment under the drivers seat...
• Re: Throttle cable replacement- from which end?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:10:03 -0700
  ...Then unbolt the plastic cable holder bracket right under the middle of the van. Then you pull the forward portion out, towards the middle...
• Re: Clutch Cable
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 08:38:14 -0500
  ...I would guess that a cable hanging down would be the handbrake cable. By '84 they were using a solid rod for the single...
• Re: Accelerator cable extras?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:34:46 -0700
  ...I don't know what it does either. > >Does anyone know what the cable does and is called so I can ask for a...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 10:34:03 -0700
  ...Perhaps the cable inside should be retained and the > cable itself used to attatch the housing to the van so as to take the...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 01:45:45 -0400
  ...Stick the cable in the hole, heat the fitting with a torch (don't burn up your van) then flood the joint with solder...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:03:55 -0800
  ...Did you notice the adjuster nut , 10 mm hex, on the rod just a few inches forward of where the cables come together sort...
• E-brake adventures
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 22:40:00 -0400
  ...So I figure that rather than a broken cable I may have a "stretched" cable, and one that stretched rather violently. Probably like the...
• Re: Any hints on installing Sirius Sat Radio in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:06:54 -0400
  ...slip cable under the canvas. Tighten the metal strip back down. If you are paying attention to detail you can now route the cable...
• Parking brake cable dimensions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:26:03 -0500
  Does anyone have the length dimensions of the Vanagon 2wd parking brake cable? I think the total length of the cable is 1473mm (58...
• running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 18:46:33 -0600
  I'd like to run cables down inside the dash, and have them come out from behind the plastic panel behind the shifter, but...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:55:08 -0700
  Actually, on most automotive heaters, a lever on the dash does use a cable to control the heater valve. Some use vacuum, others could...
• Re: bouncing speedo
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:11:39 -0500
  Andrew, Though the plastic, at the speedometer end of the cable, is cracked, you might be able to remove the instrument pod cover and...
• Re: What causes the hopping action?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 18:51:04 -0600
  ...I don't know, but it's caused by a too tight accelerator cable. Not the cable under tension but the housing under compression...
• Re: Speedometer cable replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:51:33 -0500
  Yes, unplug and remove the counter; it's in the way of the new full-length cable. Yes, the cable is factory-lubed, just...
• '70 Clutch Cable Clevis Pin failed!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:31:40 -0700
  Aha! RMMW advises us to buy a complete kit for $29/30 rather than just the clutch cable for $6.25... well guess what...
• Re: Breezy Knees
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:24:32 -0800
  ...increasing temp pulls out the cable, decreasing Temp pushes the inner cable back into the outer cable.. it gets sticky and dry ...there is...
• Re: syncro speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Anders Lundin
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 08:04:43 +0200
  ...anyways, i was looking for the speedo cable. on my 90gl the cable runs thru the drivers side front wheel assembly. on the 87...
• Re: bouncing speedo
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 14:22:49 EST
  ...Maybe > 'cuz the cable is spinning faster then? I've found that the white > plastic piece that connects the cable to the speedo is...
• Replacing accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:41:10 -0500
  How easy is it to replace the accelerator cable on an '84 with 1.9L WBX? Can it be done in the driveway with...
• Re: NLA - lower speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:46:35 -0700
  Just the other day I came across a method of "squaring up" a cable end for use in a speedometer. was on a home...
• Re: Poptop Lift Assists
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 15:13:10 -0700
  Before I had JB assists, when the single working spring cable failed, that top became heavy FAST. While one is checking wear at the...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:21:48 -0400
  John, I may have a brand new one of these cables in stock. I have been selling them for $75 and they are OE...
• Re: Help: 89 Westy w/Noisy Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 12:14:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...If you turn one end just a little, say by pushing the car forward a few feet, on a new cable the entire cable...
• Speedometer Cable End Repair-Update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 05:06:57 -0400
  My speedometer cable end has been repaired ! Welding ! Yes, welding ! I took my mig welder and with the wire extended just touched the surfaces...
• Re: Replacement of an accellerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 17:43:15 -0400
  ...Believe it or not the new cable > >can just be pushed through the tube from front to back. Cable is > >stiff like bicycle brake...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:34:47 -0700
  ...After examining the original curtain retaining setup, > we speculate that one could use the exterior shell of a bicycle brake > cable with the cable...
• speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - David Bingham
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 07:57:47 -0700
  Hello, Does any one know if there is a speedo cable that will eliminate the box that divides the two cables? The box on...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:11:40 -0500
  Hi Mordo, I think it's new throttle cable and rear conduit time. I had this problem with a '91 Carat automatic, and the...
• Re: where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ.
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 07:25:34 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ. > Jeff, > > Try using a section of bicycle brake cable and splice connector. Most bike...
• 1982 accelerator cable needs replacement-resend due to no replies
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 06:39:05 -0600
  ...Thanks, Paul _____ Some time ago, due apparently to arcing from the accelerator cable to my battery isolator terminals, that cable broke in mid-trip...
• AW: Electrical/starter problem?? 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:35:08 +0200
  Sorry i forgot to say check all plugs?? on the battery cables and the cables themselves and the engine to body cable. i�ve...
• Re: throttle cable replacement
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:19:19 -0400
  I JUST changed, actually UPGRADED the throttle cable on the new ot me 80 aircooled. But the front end of the stock cable won...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:43:33 -0400
  ...It was only > the speedometer cable which came out of the brake backing plate. The > cable was whipping around in the tire carrier. I...
• Re: Cable-operated clutch
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:18:24 -0500
  I sure hope that cable cross-references to something else, otherwise Mark had better be really careful with it. Or else find an overseas...
• Speedo Cable question
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 23:41:45 -0500
  ...I have the instructions for that from Old Volks Home, but what I want to know about is the speedo cable. The one in...
• Re: replacing accelerator cable on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:44:01 -0700
  Before replacing the cable, you might check to see if you have the problem that I had in my '83 diesel when it had...
• Re: replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:05:23 -0700
  ...battery ground cable for a 85 westy. > It is EXTREMELY tight in there and no room for a standard round rubber > cable. > I need...
• Re: speedo problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 09:43:44 EST
  First thing to check is the end of the speedo cable where it fits into the grease cap on the left front wheel. The...
• front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:40:10 -0500
  Does anyone know a good guide or tips to removing/replacign the front parking brake cable? I did the rear cables already, and i...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:16:07 -0500
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowden_cable -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of greentabe-vanagon@yahoo...
• Re: NLA - lower speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:23:52 -0700
  ...NLA - lower speedometer cable > > John, is it anything special? Motorcycle supply places make up custom > cables > all the time depending on what ends you...
• 88 West Speedo cable problem after brake job
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:56:50 -0400
  ...I took the van back and the mechanic took the left front hubcap off (with the attached flex cable) to show me what he...
• Re: Has heat, but it smells
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  20 Sep 1995 08:55:57 -0700
  ...All the cables can be traced >> without too much trouble after you remove the plastic heater >> core cover, You may want to take a...
• Re: Wheel C-clip
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:37:53 +0000
  Usually comes with the cable. Auto parts store should have it. Just bring the cable to match it ------Original Message------ From: titantic01@AOL.COM...
• Re: '84 and up speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:45:07 -0400
  ...Re: '84 and up speedo cable <snip> Can anyone tell me what style connector the '84 and up vanagon cable uses?? screw style or...
• Re: whining speedometer and oil usage
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:38:56 -0600
  Mark, What I would do is; Disconnect the bottom of the cable, from the box, disconnect the cable at the speedo, and blow some...
• Re: Packing a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:51:10 -0700
  ...Storing Stuff I see everyone mention jumper cables. A great place for the jumper cables is the space under the back cabinet on the...
• Re: Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 23:44:53 -0700
  ...The cable and housing is suspended by a plastic cable hanger which is bolted to the firewall, but that has nothing to do with...
• Speedo still noisy on cold mornings
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 05:49:35 -0800
  I recently replaced my original speedo cable, trying to quiet my speedo. No luck. Still goes "Scritch skritch skritch skritch......" when ever the temp...
• Re: re. It's Alive! It's Alive!, power window plastic clip
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:25:30 -0700
  ...Dealer only? > >----- reply ----- > >Mine also broke a couple days ago. >Those plastic pins VW uses to secure the cable router look incredibly weak. >In...
• Re: Auto shifter cable: Ideas on making it longer?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:52:40 -0800
  ...How would you go about making such >> a cable longer for a custom application? >> > > Maybe check with a local custom motorcycle shop. They may...
• Re: Q: Syncro Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 02:57:07 +0100
  The cable is connected to the front differential unit. Cant remember which side, but it should be visible under there somewhere. PerL 87 Syncro...
• Re: Speedo cable/wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 07:26:41 -0400
  The cable is held in by force only, and very little at that. The rubber you are speaking of, is there to keep dirt...
• Re: Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 21:34:15 EST
  ...Should I check the heater valve before just replacing the cable? >> I am in the same boat with my cable on my '82. You...
• Re: Throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 08:01:14 -0800
  ...Throttle cable I did something stupid that broke my throttle cable. With the rpm's at 2000 at a stop light I used my...
• Re: heater box cables
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:23:21 -0700
  ...I just went through this (in a long round about way) I found that salvaging the long heater cables fo AIR cooled van supplied...
• parking brake cable guide
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 16:11:47 -0500
  On an '85 theres two plastic round guides that the rear parking brake cables go through immediately before combining/meeting the front cable. I...