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• Re: HELP! Need Westy Luggage Rack Section
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:46:55 -0700
  ...After the snap, the cables scratched the passenger side, and > whiplashed around the back and broke out the rear window. Very scary all > around...
• Re: Friday Fishwrap: Catch FISH w/ your Vanagon's BATTERY
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 11:12:44 -0500
  ...Get your jumper cables. Take out your battery (aux. battery > preferred in Westies). Or just connect jumper cables if you can get close > enough...
• Re: Built-in Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:27:21 -0400
  ...Maybe with one of those long choke cables you can get at the FLAPS to trigger it from the driver's seat? Betcha could.
• Re: Cables - front to rear
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:20:12 -0500
  ...The 4 conductor flat cables, 16ga. Painted one side of one run red, and one side of the other run black. That way I...
• Re: Syncro 30 Year Anniversary Road Trip in Germany!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:36:31 -0600
  ...describes being busy, as in "busier than a pair of jumper cables at a redneck funeral." "Busier than Ken Wilford at a massive Syncro...
• Re: Speaker or rear brake light cables?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:04:11 -0700
  The rear speaker wires stay up in the ceiling along the right edge of the roof, and drop down at the side of the...
• CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 15:55:38 -0800
  ...Should I just go ahead and replace the clutch and accelerator cables? 4: As long as the engine bay's empty, does anyone have...
• Re: Electric Problem Solved - I Hope
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:40:59 -0800
  ...I heard the 'snap' sound coming from > the battery compartment. > > I removed the battery cables and wire-brushed them and the terminals, > and re...
• Re: Snow Traction Devices?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 23:23:30 -0800
  ...They're on sale in the current JCW special 'sale' catalog. > I have a set of cables for my other car that I dread...
• Vanagon list scheduled outage - 2/27/2013
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom (Antler Properties)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:36:55 -0500
  ...starting at 10:00 AM EST in order to string new cables on the poles. Gerry will be taking a nap during this period...
• Re: slack in e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:38:09 -0800
  ...Prior to this, I'd never seen the cables sag like this. On Feb 11, 2008 9:33 PM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net...
• Re: and while we're at it ... (he's after the Unknowns again!)
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lane
  Tue, 13 Sep 94 12:04:38 MDT
  ...The clutch and accelerator cables are longer than the ones for left hand drive! I had problem this year when my cable broke twice...
• Pooh's on the mend - update
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:58:50 -0000
  ...I said that this week would be the pain barrier - new exhaust (muffler), tail pipe and Heat Exchangers and heater cables. My local garage...
• Power window question
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Thu, 27 May 1999 21:56:53 -0500
  ...Can this part be replaced? Also, is there any way to remove the cables from the motor and then reattach them? Thanks. -- John ** Please...
• Re: Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:47:29 -0600
  ...If your starter engaged but was not able to turn the engine well, Your problem is in the battery, its cables, or the starter...
• Heater control phlap cable.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 12:38:28 -0500
  I am in need of two Heater control flap cables. I am sure that there is someone out there that makes a good replacement...
• Fuel pump 85 vanagon/broke moorings
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 06:23:59 -0400
  ...At present it is being held against its rubber cushion by a couple of sturdy cables. Has any one had experience in remounting this...
• Re: '84 and up speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 14:43:42 -0400
  ...Foust <snip> Both my current '84 and my '85 have clip on speedometer cables. However, I used to have an '84 that had a...
• Re: Leaky exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venama
  Wed, 04 May 94 15:37:55 CDT
  ...I swapped heat exchangers when rebuilding and found that the heater cables wouldn't reach. So now I just wire the levers ON in...
• Re: Easier battery jumping?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:12:40 -0600
  ...you then just plug a modified set of jumper cables in to jump the vehicle, or use the 12v for an external device. if...
• Looking for Power Window Motors and Oil Pressure Board
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:47:59 -0500
  I am looking for two decent power window motors for a Vanagon (stock power windows with the cables and pulleys). I am also looking...
• Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:22:02 -0800
  ...From what I understand the blower motor, heater core (front), controls, cables and levers are compatible from the '85 to the '82? Also, guessing...
• Re: Gottabus!
  Historical mailing list - Duane Moore
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 09:10:31 -0700 (MST)
  ...One of my older buses had the same problem of the rusted up heat exchangers and cables. Aquick fix until the spring is to...
• air cond belt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sun, 31 May 1998 16:16:51 -0500
  ...I'm considering cutting the belt off for the compressor and even removing the compressor for better access to plugs and grounding cables. Is...
• heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Wooten
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:22:08 EDT
  ...was removed I put in the vents not sure of the cables for dampers still need a fan and rear dampers and fan switch...
• Heater housing/flappers/cables
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:37:52 -0700
  Vanagonites, I'm in need of some heater parts for my '82 AC. I've got the engine out and I figure this is...
• Re: Batter clamp removal ...?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:47:12 -0500
  ...i used the clamp on battery terminal clamps >from old battery cables, cut the cables off, and tie a nylon rope between >them. then...
• Belly Pan Saga(was re: Kelly Park...)
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:37:31 -0600 (MDT)
  ...to keep the cables free of road grime. do others know &&more than i (entirely likely!!!!!!). Were there "skid plates" or whatever &&you want...
• Re: A Current Question of humor
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:56:44 -0800
  ...The PP connecters are a good idea for making jumper cables though... Jeff On Nov 14, 2009, at 12:16 PM, Automatic digest processor...
• Cold idle dies
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:40:29 -0400
  ...developed I replaced my ignition coil, cap/rotor, plugs, and ignition cables. It ran better than ever for a few weeks, and then this...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 23:40:14 +0100
  David Clark wrote: > Most roadside repair outfits carry cables for cars, but never one long > enough for a VW van........................made sense to me...
• Re: Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:14:34 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > If you take the heater box out you must take the cables loose and that > means readjust them...
• Re: Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:47:11 -0400
  ...Again the proper way to adjust the brake cables is with the drum off so the gap between the lever and adjusting bar can...
• Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:13:48 -0700
  ...I heard the adjuster clicking. (both i hope) There's no gap between levers and cables, cables are ok. Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: HELP!! Big Bad Brake Clunking Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:49:00 -0500
  Stefan- Sounds like you need two things...new rear shoes/hardware, and some lubrication/movement in the parking brake cables. It sounds like the...
• Re: converting to 4wd - Scottish Farmer method.
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 08:34:13 -0800
  ...Your rear brakes are activated by two cables that meet at a junction piece that ties them into the cable from the brake handle...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:41:55 -0800
  ...replace the clutch pedal too (if it's a manual trans) sound deadening the front nose panel, lube the cables, repair the air hoses...
• Re-Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 24 May 1999 14:13:30 +0100
  ...It makes the back seat a bit high but the booster cables, jack, socket set, spare table....All go under there. Martin
• Re: buzzing in dash
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 02:18:26 +0200
  Grant Holst wrote: > Alistair Bell wrote: > > > A bit of schmumpf ? > > > > I've checked heater cables, ashtray,vent outlets and hoses. > It's a very...
• Portable Power Packs Really Work:
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 19:52:09 -0600
  ...Last night I got some roadside assistance to jump-start my Westy - the guy used one of those portable batteries with jumper cables attached...
• Re: wbx removal question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:11:58 EST
  ...Wires or cables goes dowb andunder the trans. BenT
• Charging Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Fri, 17 May 2002 10:17:37 -0400
  ...Is there a way to hook up jumper cables while the van is running in order to charge the second battery as well? \/\/i...
• Re: tire chains / cables on snows?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:00:50 -0400
  RE: rolling onto chains or jacking the wheel off the ground. The easy way to install a tire chain is to drape it over...
• Re: Another space for stuff
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:23:48 +0100
  ...Upper Grill, I stuff a sturdy plastic bag filled with jumper cables down into that empty pocket, on the Passenger Side adjacent to the...
• Re: Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:32:59 -0400
  ...try to lube everything best you can and make sure the cables move freely in the housings. Cable may be loose and floppy because...
• Moosey Question for Electronics Weenies
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 07:17:00 -0400
  ...1) do not leave your ignition in the open position while trying to jump start your vehicle with the jumper cables hooked-up to...
• Re: Need speedo for 87 westy--speedo problems
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 00:08:02 -0400
  ...the gears in the speedo. Sounds like the cable to me. Cables are more likely to develop problems and fail than the speedo. James
• 091 clutch release arm lever???
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 22:19:10 +0000
  Does anyone have a 091 clutch release arm lever --- the lever that fits on the shaft which operates the throw-out bearing -- for cables...
• Anyone parting out an aircooled vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 15:07:29 -0400
  I need an obscure part associated with the heater cables........... Pmail if you have a van you are parting out............if you have ETKA...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:55:46 -0800
  ...Jumper cables Hand cleaner Mark in AK
• Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 10:30:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...So how do I fix my e-brake > cables? The cables are just hanging there and the holes in the backing > plates are on...
• Re: Is there such a thing a Syncro snow guards?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 07:26:16 -0400
  Yuow will find as you drive the snow will start to form around the cables. The worst that I have had happen is the...
• Re: Starters and batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 1 Apr 2018 14:34:47 -0700
  ...connect it to the main battery cables (+ to + and - to -) using a jumper cable set. Disconnect the negative from the main battery without disturbing...
• Battery placement in 69 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 07 Jul 1996 16:17:58 -0400
  ...compartment, other than the fact I will have to have longer cables? My battery tray area is completely gone, and I need to be...
• Re: Battery Woes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:30:43 -0600
  ...Is this a symptom of the starter going bad or > is there something else I can check? Mark, Check/clean the battery cables, both...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:49:41 -0700
  ...If the clamps on the jumper cables are corroded and you can't get a good connection no joy. Apparently the jumper packs the...
• Re: speedometer probs
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:15:50 -0600
  ...So this morning bright and > early before going to work I checked the cables from the wheel to the > sensor box and then on...
• Heater Cables
  Historical mailing list - WOODRUT
  Thu, 01 Sep 1994 10:37:34 -0400 (EDT)
  The levers that cotrol the heat are really hard to move - in fact one of the plastic covers is cracked and frequently comes off...
• internet service (no V content)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 16:35:34 -0700
  ...Suddenly, after I had seen workers at the station down the street from me installing optical cables, my service dropped to either 24.6...
• Dashboard Removal Procedure: where in Bentley's?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:37:50 -0700
  I need to pull the dash to work on the climate control cables (the top lever's is broken). I spent some time this...