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• ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 10 May 2016 14:04:39 -0500
  ...16px">Hi All;<br />How does one adjust the cables to the 4 lever ventilation system?&nbsp; I'm getting some blow by when...
• Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:00:30 -0700
  ...How about an old-fashioned "choke cable" from under the driver seat to move the flaps? Do they even make choke cables anymore? I...
• Vag com software
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:51:06 -0700
  ...Matthew is right about the cables. You can get those for less than the $50 & you can download the software from the site for...
• Door gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:03:02 -0500
  ...The speaker cables go through the oval hole also. There is some sort of metal frame that supports it and keeps air from rushing...
• setting up multimeter to check current draw
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:00:26 -0700
  ...Do I use the volts setting and go across the fuse connections with the fuse out, or pull one of the battery cables to...
• Sunroof leakng and won't quite close
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:08:42 EST
  ...I'm ready to adjust the cables. Any tricks? I see that there are supposed to be drains somewhere. Where? How do you clean...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (verylong)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:09:06 -0400
  ...Run heavy gauge cables directly to the starter, both (+) and (-). Starts like a champ. When camping I just disconnect this battery for the trip...
• Re: easier battery jumping
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:50:33 -0400
  ...As far as long jumper cables, I have an auxilary battery under my back seat, so when I need a jump, I can jump...
• Re: BUcking List ...
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:02:05 -0600
  ...Clean ground cables Any more ideas? Zoltan
• 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:23:55 -0500
  ...Anyone have a rule of thumb for adjusting said emergency brake cables? Thanks Larry Ga.
• Cable Shift Linkage? (tranny)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:46:05 -0800
  ...http://www.cableshift.com/094/VW%20094.html Whaddaya all think? I wonder if one could be set up with the air cooled tranny...
• Re: Follow up - parking brake questions. Was: Frozen emergency brake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:29:54 -0500
  How old are the cables? The outer sheaths tend wear and collapse along with the plastic coating allowing water to enter. The resulting rust...
• Re: Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:51:21 -0400
  ...ebrake cables When removing and installing them, I use pliers to grab the collar on cable housing where it inserts into brake backing plate...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 10:05:22 -0700
  IIRC, some chain lubes are the "dry" type or rather, are not a thicker fluid type lube. I used the latter. On 7/5...
• Re: Poptop Shocks!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:40:58 -0400
  ...few inches? If not you've probably got one or both cables/springs broken, see Neil N's saga of last few weeks. Yrs...
• Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:41:47 -0800
  ...My question is would the ground cable get quite warm to the touch during normal starting? Am I looking at replacing the battery cables...
• Funny, but not funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:37:48 -0800
  ...He says, he has changed almost everything; Temp II sensor, Oxygen sensor, computer, distributor, cap, rotor, cables, plugs, new injectors, AFM, ICU, idle control...
• Re: 2nd battery installation question
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 19:24:11 -0500 (EST)
  It would be much easier to install the 2nd battery under the driver's seat, running the cables under the carpet between the seats...
• Getting wires to the roof - how?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:41:59 -0400
  I'd like to route some cables to the roof of my westy (luggage rack area) and was wondering if anyone has come up...
• Environmental Controls (Heater/Fresh Air Levers)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:10:16 -0500
  ...has a couple of really good photographs of the knobs, levers, cables that control the heat and fresh air. ETKA isn't so good...
• Re: buzzing in dash
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 09:59:08 -0700
  Alistair Bell wrote: > > A couple of suggestions.... > > heater control cables, a couple run across the heater/ventilation box and > are "held" in place with...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 09:55:22 -0700 (MST)
  ...Should I just go ahead and replace the clutch and accelerator > cables? YES!! And buy a spare for each. You may consider replacing your...
• Re: HELP! Need Westy Luggage Rack Section
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:51:16 -0700
  ...The cables impacted the van about 1' up from the bottom of the windshield, then scraped up the glass until they reached the roofline...
• Battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 18:49:18 -0500
  On my '95 EVC the relay that allows charging the house battery when the engine is running simply connects the vehicle and the house...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:35 -0800
  You should also clean and re-tighten all of the ground cables located in various places around the van. Particularly the transmission to frame...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 22:18:14 EST
  You should also clean and re-tighten all of the ground cables located in various places around the van. Particularly the transmission to frame...
• Plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 05:17:49 -0800
  ...Assuming that no moisture is leaking from the leaker, why is it that the ends of the cables corrode so bad? They are white...
• Re: aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:37:17 -0400
  ...This cable will replace both the upper and lower cables (and do away with the EGR warning box)... http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber...
• Re: hot start relay didn't work - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:48:38 -0700
  ...I opened both battery compartments, cleaned the terminals and the > battery cables, pulled the ground straps loose and cleaned up around their > connections, replaced...
• Battery Malfunction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 17:44:55 -0800
  ...Ok, my fault for not disconnecting the cables between runs, I guess. Charged the battery up well, engine fired right up, ran it for...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 28 May 2010 15:15:48 -0700
  How often do y'all need to use jumper cables that it would justify the time and expense to install one of these things...
• Re: Gottabus! Revisited...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 95 07:42:43 EST
  ...Now for a thought on your heater cables. I would also suggest getting new cables. They are about $10 each, but can be a...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 08:52:23 -0700
  ...I take it to the dealer on Monday - they say it's bad cables to the battery and that the battery is bad. Had...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 May 2003 12:33:14 -0400
  ...Of course, use of small wiring would necessitate giving yourself a jump (with portable cables) to use both for starting. Care to share your...
• Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:48:50 -0500
  ...You can remove the cables and they join together. The are 3 conductor. >>> Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> 7/9/2003 7:41:26...
• Starters for 85GL 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Swanson
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 05:45:06 -0700
  ...Is that true? The bolt on the solenoid, that accepts the cables, broke off my starter and, although I have it cobbeled together so...
• Re: Need a ventilation control cable ...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:21:09 -0700
  ...you find a Vanagon, consider buying the entire lever assembly with cables attached. A bit more work, but might be a better deal than...
• Re: Electric Problem Solved - I Hope
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:36:13 -0800
  ...I removed the battery cables and wire-brushed them and the terminals, and re-connected everything. The VW started right up, and was fine...
• Re: tire chains / cables on snows?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:05:25 -0400
  ...tire > thread, does anyone have thoughts on running tire chains or cables on top > of snow tires? > > My bus is a regular old 2WD...
• Replacing heater control cable (Was: Lube for heater control cable?)
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:48:14 -0800
  ...up. > How much work can be done on the climate control cables without pulling the dash? I kinked my heater control cable and haven...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 18:24:21 -0700
  ...0400, Ralf Kalscheuer wrote: >Hi Volks, > >I changed my spark plug cables on my 87 Vanagon, since then,it runs a bit >strange, does...
• Re: DIN to RCA cable connecters?(no vw content)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 18:30:09 -0500
  for the patch cables that convert from DIN to RCA or vice-versa, check out the crutchfield homepage and get a catalog(FREE). they...
• Re: Battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 20:38:23 -0700
  At 06:49 PM 8/1/98 -0500, Marvin Westenburg wrote: >And you're right--a >discharged house battery would discharge the vehicle battery...
• 83.5: R+R front heater box/fan housing
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 14:33:21 -0500
  My 9 pax needs a new fan motor, replacement of the flapper valve cables, and while I'm at it, a nice cleaning with...
• Re: tire chains: cable vs chain
  Historical mailing list - Marie Bussard
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 21:59:55 -0800
  ...They go on similar to cables which is from the top and give the benefit of real chains. They are the x type so...
• starting from aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:40:40 -0500
  ...Is it safe to start it by hooking jumper cables across from the aux battery to the starter, or will that fry the system...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:08:51 -0800
  ...I use the jumper cables for the test. If it doesn't crank then, you're either not getting sufficient juice from the main...
• Re: Trying to re-fix my starter
  Historical mailing list - Nitaino
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:51:21 -0400
  ...T30 has two cables attached to it > and T50 has one. From what I understand, the ignition cable is a red/black > cable and...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:54:03 -0800
  ...mounted, and two of how my cousin > > mounted the emergency brake cables on his van. I might do something a > > little different for that...
• 1978 Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:44:46 -0700
  ...2 rear disk drums New windshield whipers Call 408.231.9181 Jumper cables Extra fabric $5000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't reply to this letter. I don...
• Re: '66 emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:44 -0400
  ...66? A buddy of mine > is working on one, and he suspects it has the wrong cables in it. > > Thanks, > > Karl Wolz > -- Tom Buese
• Re: [WetWesties] Really Dumb Question About Aux Batteries RESTATED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:53:00 -0400
  ...Ability to jump-start yourself using really short jumper cables. Additional source of sulfuric acid for your evening martinis. Yours, David
• Re: '91GL Remains Dead
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 09:25:54 -0800
  ...Easy to check by measuring the voltage at the fuel pump while cranking it, or by trying to start it with jumper cables from...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:45:54 -0700
  ...As noted in Bentley (and previously missed by me), and as you obviously know, if shoes are set properly, e-brake cables are ok...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:28:53 -0400
  ...Symptoms of a bad starter? > > > > the old cables are not "useless" they are still providing some > > conductivity, so adding new cables to the old...
• Re: Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:47:09 -0600
  ...My question is would the > > ground cable get quite warm to the touch during normal starting? Am I > > looking at replacing the battery cables...
• Re: Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:19:33 -0400
  ...The cables should never be adjusted without the drums being pulled so you can adjust the gap between the adjuster bar and the levers...
• Re: Another space for stuff
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:36:02 -0400
  ...So, with 5 quick quarter turn screws to remove Upper Grill, I stuff a sturdy plastic bag filled with jumper cables down into that...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 20:56:44 -0700
  ...crawl under van and you will see where parking brake cable/rod connects to the 2 cables leading to drums. Rod is threaded to...
• old VW Radio. install pb
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:13:11 -0400
  ...I wonder if some cables did not break. Anyway. I played with it. It gets some current. I can see a backlight on and...