I just replaced one of these in an 82 Westy today. The fuel tank was in
the way of the removing rubber guide that is part of the cable assembly.
We dropped the tank to get to it. This is not a problem on Syncros.

Mark

Lawrence Johnson wrote:
>
> You got to love'm, these VW dealers.
>
> I called OWASCO and ordered the part.
> Ready for pickup today they say.... NOT.
> Now they tell me its back ordered all the way to Germany.
> Will I have a hand brake this season? ever?
>
> Now I'm thinking that a used hand brake cable may be the answer.
>
> Is there anyone out there who is parting out a Vanagon (1980 to 1992 ETKA says)
> and has a hand brake cable which is in safe condition (no frays or rust on
> cable, good thread on rod)?
>
> If you have one, please contact me directly at
> mailto:larry_avery.johnson@sympatico.ca and tell me how much you want.
> Thanks
> Larry