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• Re: Re: heavy duty starter cables - UPDATE
  Website contribution - Michael W. Barbine
  2026-10-07T00:01:24.854Z
  Reviving a topic from the mailing list archive: https://gerry.ja1.io/archives/ind0101b/70853/ Test
• Re: glove box hangers/supports/tabs/cables whatever
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:23:11 -0500
  Anyone know where I can get replacement rubber cables? Thanks Jeff > > 80-85 vanagons had little rubber cables that hold the glovebox in the...
• Re: Source for e-brake cables
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:11:50 -0700
  The rear cables are easy to find and not expensive. Here is one example. http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_588_643...
• Vanagon heater cable replacement
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 12:28:39 -0500
  Hey all, I've got the cables to my heater flapper boxes working sorta well but they don't like it when I move...
• Re: westfalia pop top cables
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 2019 10:37:14 +0000
  Skip the cables and install the gas shock lifters.  Check the vendors in your area for them.  I installed a set and never looked...
• Source for e-brake cables
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:20:46 -0400
  Hello, Does anybody know where I might score a set of e-brake cables? I'm talking about the two cables that go from...
• 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: Parking Brake vs Left in Gear - Siezed Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:57:42 -0500
  ...New cables are not expensive. Even for me. I think they can be replaced with just removing the drum, and threading in ,new cables...
• 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: Tire chains or Tire cables?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 16:20:35 -0800
  Cables. Go on quick, come off quick. Keep the speed down and if the surface isn't white, take 'em off. They'll last...
• New battery cables, where? (diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 06:31:20 -0600
  I need new battery cables, who has 'em? http://home.earthlink.net/~gnarlodious/BatteryTerminal.jpg See how the existing (broken) terminal is the "skeleton...
• Re: Chains/Snow Cables - 89 Westy 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:48:58 -0800
  I carry and use cables. Yesterday in fact. Cables are just fine if you pay attention to the surface you're driving on and...
• Re: Snow Chains/Cables on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 19:07:06 -0800
  ...Same set of cables for eight years now.... Jim NE Oregon. (Blue Mountains) > >> On 1/4/05 5:28 PM, "David Wilhite" <dlwilhite@COMCAST...
• Re: Heater control cables - '82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - John Haugland
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:57:33 EST
  cables you can get new as well at the bus depot I believe
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 17:02:32 +0000
  I have two sets of latter model cables, and I think they will fit. They are already packaged and ready to go, I could...
• Re: Dash removed/re-installed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 May 2012 15:23:15 -0700
  Oh you can bet that we tinkered with, lubed, and tweaked the cables. After all, my main reason for digging into that spaghetti nightmare...
• Re: Want to test drive some diesel vanagons - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:50:05 -0400
  ...Making a mental note to not park my TriStar near BenT to find my cables pilfered. :) Actually since I bought it in San Jose...
• heater box cables
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:03:54 -0600
  Anyone have or know where I can get a set of front heater box cables? Ryan '82 Camper Van "Beethoven"
• Chains/Snow Cables - 89 Westy 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 15:41:56 -0600
  Need advise....should I purchase chains or snow cables....what are the pros/cons of each? Thanks Chuck
• 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 10:47:02 -0500
  Hi, Looking for assistance in confirming with some certainty the part numbers for 3 of the 5 climate control (heater) cables on a: 1982...
• Re: Where do jumper cables go on an 87 westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 10:45:37 -0800
  ...Any decent aftermarket parts supplier can provide remote terminals for jumper cables, they are commonly used on tow trucks, race cars, and some street...
• Re Pat Walsh brakelines and heater cables
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 11:26:24 +0100
  I just finished reading Pat Walsh's posts about the brakelines and heater cables, thanks Pat, great stuff! Brian
• westfalia pop top cables
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 5 May 2019 14:16:55 +0000
  Anybody know where you can get either a repair kit or new cables for the pop top? both mine are broken? thanks mike
• Re: A Current Question of humor
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:04:51 -0800
  ...Jumper cables and jump starting Two cautions on jumper cables. One, try to stay away from the el cheapo cables and keep the clamps...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 14:08:20 -0500
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I have two sets of latter model cables, and I think they will fit. They are > already packaged...
• Source for accelerator cable: 82 diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 13:20:24 -0600 (MDT)
  Hello vanagon gang, I need to know of a source for accelerator cables for 1982 diesel vanagons. Or, alternatives to fix broken cables. Thanks...
• Re: Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 09:48:17 -0700
  Hi All, Karl has a great solution to sticking cables, but it can be a little messy. I am a bicycle mechanic, so I...
• Vanagon Sunroof cables and parts?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:18:50 +0000
  Does anyone know of a source for Vanagon Sunroof cables and parts?  Doesn't seem to be well represented from the usual suppliers. Thanks...
• '81 heater cables
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 6 May 97 23:55:15 EDT
  ...I'm also gonna need new cables as mine are tweaked, so if anyone knows of a good place to buy Vanagon heater cables...
• Re: Auto shifter cable: Ideas on making it longer?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:14:25 -0500
  At 06:47 PM 3/11/2011, Jim Arnott wrote: >Motorcycle cables pull. Boat cables push and pull. Automatic transmission >cables push and pull...
• Re: Tire chains or Tire cables?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 17:41:14 -0500
  I use cables. Don't do what I do because the cables break. They even include a special tool so you can repair them...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:28:34 -0500
  I have used one of these for the past 50 years on motorcycle and automotive cables. Works fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Lubricator...
• Re: Brake cables uneven/stretched?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 00:22:04 -0500
  The cables themselves rarely fail, but the sheath or outer jacket does. The sheath will rust or collapse changing the effective length or causing...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 22:46:50 +0000
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have two sets of latter model cables, and I think they will fit. They > are > > already packaged...
• Re: Tire chains or Tire cables?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:31:34 -0800
  > Cables. Go on quick, come off quick. Keep the speed down and if the > surface isn't white, take 'em off. unless it's...
• Re: Source for e-brake cables
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:46:46 -0400
  ...I might score a set of e-brake cables? I'm talking about the two cables that go from the center yoke back to...
• Lubricating Big Sunroof Cables
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 14 Jun 1997 19:13:00 -0700
  ...I'd like to lube the cables and runners. Can I just unscrew the aluminum covers and lube? Safe to undo? Any lube recommendations...
• chains vs. cables?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 22:23:36 -0800
  ...my first snow trip. Any comments from experiences list members about chains vs. cables and any other 'driving in snowy conditions' tips? Jim Wheaton
• Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:47:34 +0100
  ...I have obtained two sets of heater cables and both the left hand cables had bends which meant that the cable could be pulled...
• Tire chains or Tire cables?
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 14:10:47 -0800
  ...chains vs. cables? My impression is that chains may give better traction but tear up the wheel well if they break. Cables seem to...
• Getting idle Vanagon to start
  Historical mailing list - Doug Bryant
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 22:20:05 +0000
  ...However, as soon as I disconnected the jumper cables, the van stopped running. I jump started it again and this time, instead of disconnecting...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:39:40 -0500
  On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:53:57 -0500, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >The only proper way to adjust the brake cables...
• 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...
• Bremi ignition cables
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:03:46 -0500
  A friend gave me a set of slightly used cables. I've never heard of this brand name mentioned on the list, however. Has...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 08 Jan 95 00:41:56 CST
  ...says it includes an adapter for use on "other cables, such as throttle ... Fits all cables up to 1/2" in diameter." part # 1693...
• Sunroof owners (attn!)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:25:03 -0800
  ...But my curiousity is mostly personal...:) Baywindow sunroofs cables, AFAIK, are completly unavailable. The cables one may find in a junker are very likely...
• Heat in a '74
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 12 Dec 95 11:19:33 PST
  ...I changed the cables on both sides, but in retrospect I think that new cables may have been unecessary. On my bus, pulling the...
• Re: chains vs. cables?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 22:38:15 -0800
  ...experiences list members about chains > vs. cables and any other 'driving in snowy conditions' tips? 1. Cables are better than chains. 2. Drive slow...
• speedo cable question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:30:34 -0400
  Does anyone know the thread size of nut on the ends of the speedo cables where it hook into the counter/emissions box on...
• Re: Chains/Snow Cables - 89 Westy 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 17:34:37 -0800
  ...Chains/Snow Cables - 89 Westy 2WD Chains = heavy duty Cables = light duty Are you after just a little better traction on what is probably...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Fri, 9 Mar 2018 08:39:10 -0500
  ...Thanks In the meantime, I think I've found 2 of the 3 cables in France, but they will only ship within France and...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:53:57 -0500
  The only proper way to adjust the brake cables is with the drums removed so you can see the lever position. The rear cables...
• Heater Cables...'77
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Sep 1996 19:41:29 -0800
  ...Ordered and got new heater cables for Bleu the blue '77 Riviera. Was replacing the old ones 'cause they didn't seem to fit...
• Re: Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 11:37:17 +0000
  I had a kink in one of the heater cables, probably due to it sticking and I was too forceful with it at the...
• Re: Jump-Starting (ie: booster cables) and Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:47:13 +0200
  ...The general consensus was that there is no problem jumping the FI Type 3, as long as you don't connect the jumper cables...
• 66 Bus-E-Brake Cables
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Mar 1995 12:29:19 -0500 (EST)
  Hey Guys, does anyone know where i can get a set of E-Brake cables for my 66 BUs. The Bus Stop catalog has...
• Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:15:48 -0500
  BTDT with the heater cables as well...with exactly the same impression. Aren't those the same cables as control the Briggs & Stratton on...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 22:41:14 +0000
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I have two sets of latter model cables, and I think they will fit. They > > are > > > already packaged...
• Re: Chains/Snow Cables - 89 Westy 2WD
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 18:00:05 -0700
  Chains = heavy duty Cables = light duty Are you after just a little better traction on what is probably a snowed up paved surface or...
• Speedometer problem
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 07:41:27 -0500
  John, I can't speak specifically about your Volksie's cables..... but think you are on the right track in checking out the little...