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• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:05:37 -0700
  ...Move it and if the wire in the > crimp is brown > replace a crimp ring terminal. For wire testing do the > following: > > Disconnect the...
• Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:52:25 -0400
  ...The plastic tower makes for a lousy connection. > Relocate this ground and also check the connection to that ring terminal. > > If the O2 sensor...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:10:10 -0500
  ...A ring terminal and one of the bucket mounting screws is an ideal fix. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
  ...If you do this job yourself, don't be chincey - spend the money and get yourself a decent and proper lock ring plier to...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:11:31 -0400
  ...Simply wiping the contacts or moving the wires where crimped in > those connector terminals did the fix. > > The connector for the oil pressure switches...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
  ...If you try and use the ol' screwdriver trick, you may lose the > lock ring when it flies across the room, or worse, you...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:59:41 +0000
  ...Various high-current wiring >showed melting of insulation at the terminal crimps. Head gaskets -- >i.e. the gaskets sealing the cylinder water jackets to...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:31:30 -0800
  ...my hand, and all the ring terminals looked like crap. > > > I cleaned up some of the ring terminals and replaced the ends of a...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
  ...If you try and use the ol' screwdriver trick, you may lose the > lock ring when it flies across the room, or worse, you...
• Re: Golf Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:30:36 -0500
  ...Get one of those toothbrush-sized wire brushes and shine up the ring terminal on the wire before bolting it to the 90 A...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:20:15 -0400
  ...Move it and if the wire in the > > crimp is brown > > replace a crimp ring terminal. For wire testing do the > > following: > > > > Disconnect the...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 23:00:39 -0400
  ...Simply wiping the contacts or moving > the wires where crimped in those connector terminals did the fix. > > The connector for the oil pressure switches...
• Re: Help identifying part (image provided)
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Sun, 6 May 2007 09:23:11 -0700
  ...to replace the sheet metal screw with a bolt, flat washer, ring terminal, toothed washer, (car or trailer metal), flat washer, and self-locking...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:28:53 -0400
  ...I purchased some 4guage wire and terminals to add some new grounds. It has been suggested that a ground directly from the starter to...
• Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:46:42 -0700
  ...Measure the voltage over the starter itself while cranking, ie from the positive iput terminal on the starter to the starter housing. If it...
• Re: Difference in these 2 starter numbers? ( non-USA diesel models)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:54:06 -0500
  ...Measure the voltage over the starter itself while cranking, ie from the positive iput terminal on the starter to the starter housing. If it...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:46:10 -0700
  ...Measure the voltage over the starter itself while cranking, ie from the positive iput terminal on the starter to the starter housing. If it...
• Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:51:57 -0800
  ...On the 1.9L it's a female push on > terminal to a pin with a flat head on it. I cleaned the connector...
• Engine build and other things, part 3
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
  ...Bergs got an O-ring around the outside of the pump now so I used the RTV on the inside flange of the pump...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:33:56 -0400
  ...Measure the voltage over the starter itself while cranking, ie from the positive iput terminal on the starter to the starter housing. If it...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 22:02:20 -0400
  ...I believe we have the 28 mm slip rings, (Half Hiemers!). One must be careful about raising the voltage as extended operation will overcharge...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:22:27 -0800
  ...He instructed me to connect the >>>negative terminal and the terminal marked with the "S." He gave me the >>>jumper wires with the correct...
• Re: Help identifying part (image provided)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 6 May 2007 08:39:04 -0700
  ...to replace the > sheet metal screw with a bolt, flat washer, ring terminal, toothed washer, > (car or trailer metal), flat washer, and self-locking...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:45:06 -0700
  ...really what I need even. > > I purchased some 4guage wire and terminals to add some new grounds. > It has been suggested that a ground...
• On Conversion Engine Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:11:57 EDT
  ...Fused and melted piston ring lands on all 4. Bearings and crank journals so far gone that they had to be described as burnt...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:13:43 -0500
  ...Consider cutting the ground and connecting with ring terminal and screw closer to the radiator. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:22:49 -0400
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new > > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed > > with all new head...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:21:07 -0700
  ...Easy fix is to just connect the grounds at the > lights using a ring terminal under one of the screws holding the light > bracket...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:36:54 -0500
  ...Easy fix is to just connect the grounds at the lights using a ring terminal under one of the screws holding the light bracket...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:26:16 -0500
  ...These burn up just like the headlight grounds. > Consider cutting the ground and connecting with ring terminal and screw > closer to the radiator. > > > > Dennis...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 00:38:39 -0600
  ...negative terminal to pulse-activate the injectors) 5) Put a fuel pressure gauge on the test port tap on the fuel distribution ring - fuel...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:58:32 -0800
  ...all right .....sounds terminal all right. Surprised the inspection station let you slide. WOOFers ? ..oh, dogs. well then ... all you need to do is...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:21:29 -0700
  ...Easy fix is to just connect the grounds at the > lights using a ring terminal under one of the screws holding the light > bracket...
• Re: 85' 1.9 still running rich help :-(
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:13:56 -0500
  ...O2 sensor shield; and also connected by an internal wire and ring terminal to the aluminum mounting tab of the ECU which ought to...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:45:40 -0500
  ...These burn up just like the headlight grounds. >> Consider cutting the ground and connecting with ring terminal and screw >> closer to the radiator. >> > >> > Dennis...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:22:03 -0500
  ...Consider cutting the ground and connecting with ring terminal and screw closer to the radiator. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 22:25:42 -0500
  It's terminal. Holes in the body, holes in the frame, everything on it's last leg. I had to make a deal with...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:58:56 -0700
  ...Measure the voltage over the starter itself while cranking, ie from the positive iput terminal on the starter to the starter housing. If it...
• Re: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Sat, 24 May 2008 19:47:15 -0700
  ...battery ? How is the battery water ? Is there corrosion on the terminals or inside the battery box ? ( found an 86 lately this is rare...
• should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sat, 24 Sep 94 17:40:36 CDT
  ...terminal cut-off switch and install it yourself, for a total cost of $4.96 including tax and a new grease-impregnated felt ring...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:33:22 -0700
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new > > > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed > > > with all new head...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:50:37 -0500
  ...Various high-current wiring >> showed melting of insulation at the terminal crimps. Head gaskets -- >> i.e. the gaskets sealing the cylinder water jackets to...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:54:08 -0400
  ...really what I need even. > > I purchased some 4guage wire and terminals to add some new grounds. > It has been suggested that a ground...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:15:40 -0500
  ...really what I need even. >> >> I purchased some 4guage wire and terminals to add some new grounds. >> It has been suggested that a ground...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:09 -0500
  ...Easy fix is to just connect the grounds at the lights using a ring terminal under one of the screws holding the light bracket...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -0400
  ...That rings terminal connection has to go to real good ground > point as mentioned above. I use one of the fuel pressure regulator screws...
• Re: should YOU own a vw bus? a test to tell you. :)
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 00:56:10 -0700 (PDT)
  ...terminal cut-off switch and > install it yourself, for a total cost of $4.96 including tax > and a new grease-impregnated felt ring...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:49 -0500
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new >>> bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed >>> with all new head...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:31:48 -0700
  ...Measure the voltage over the starter itself while cranking, ie from the positive iput terminal on the starter to the starter housing. If it...
• Re: On Conversion Engine Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:18:38 -0700
  ...Fused and melted piston ring lands on all 4. Bearings and crank journals so far gone that they had to be described as burnt...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:38:23 -0400
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all >>>> new >>>> bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed >>>> with all new head...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:53:50 -0400
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new > > > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed > > > with all new head...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...That rings terminal connection has to go to real good ground point as mentioned above. I use one of the fuel pressure regulator screws...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:50:31 -0400
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new >> > > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed >> > > with all new head...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:20:19 -0700
  ...Measure the voltage over the starter itself while cranking, ie from the positive iput terminal on the starter to the starter housing. If it...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:01:28 -0700
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new > > > > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed > > > > with all new head...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:29:25 -0500
  ...I carefully put the meter lead on that ring terminal connector and there was the .3 volt. The screw was tight but the plastic...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:19:25 -0700
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new >>> > > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed >>> > > with all new head...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:44:36 -0400
  ...Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all >>>>> new >>>>> bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed >>>>> with all new head...
• belated Frydaye Phoolishness ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:41:34 -0600
  ...terminal cut-off switch and install it yourself, for a total cost of $4.96 including tax and a new grease-impregnated felt ring...