Bob Steven's has a Scyrno.. his fuel tank is in back...over transmission..

At 09:10 AM 9/2/2003 +0100, tp wrote:
>Bob Stevens wrote:
> >
> > Hi volks, I need some advice or suggestions. I'm wiring in
>oil temp/pressure
> > gauges. Putting them on the dash over the ash tray hole.
>I've got everything
> > ready to go but after routing one of the wires from the
>engine to the front,
> > I ran into just how to access the dash. Trying to find the
>best/easiest
> > access for routing the wires to that part of the dash and
>where to "enter"
> > the cabin, whether through the front near the radiator or
>underneath, maybe
> > up thru the shifting linkage area. Looks like I will
>likely have to drill a
> > hole then plug/insulate it after routing the wires through
>it??
> > Any ideas or experiences shared will be greatly
>appreciated.
>
>
>Hi Bob,
>
>I have very recently re-wired (partially) behind my dash
>after an electrical short circuit and resulting small fire -
>thankfully nothing serious!
>
>There is a thick bundle of wires that goes from front to the
>back of the vehicle on the left (driver's) side, presumably
>feeding the engine and rear lights among other things.  It
>passes down from the fuse box area, going through the front
>bulkhead just above and inside the driver's side headlight.
>This bundle of wires is sheathed in a black PVC tube.  I
>don't imagine it would be possible to run your wires inside
>the tube but it probably provides a very good route for the
>new wires -try clipping them to the outside of the PVC
>sheath using cable ties.  Beware though ... the bundle of
>wires will probably pass over the fuel tank.
>
>The entry through the front bulkhead, behind the dash, could
>be arranged either by passing the wires, still on the
>outside of the PVC sheath, through the large rubber grommet
>that makes the seal to the bulkhead, or by making a separate
>hole and installing a new grommet.  I would choose the first
>option.
>
>Alternatively, you could try threading your wires through
>another sheathed bundle of cables, this time the ones for
>the driver's side headlight and turn indicators.  This PVC
>sheath is much shorter and you would probably have a better
>chance of threading two small cables through it than you
>would with the larger, more tightly packed main cable bundle
>I mentioned above.
>
>It's easy to find all these wires, sheaths and grommets from
>the outside of your Vanagon by removing the upper "radiator
>grille".
>
>I am always aware when posting that my (English) English may
>differ from others' English, including yours, so please ask
>me to explain any terms that are not familiar, and feel free
>to ask any other questions you wish.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Tony
>
>'85 Transporter 1.9 WBX