In a message dated 16/12/2006 3:43:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I have  done a few. I don't see how you could get a new one in without
dropping the  tank even if you got the old one out that way. Part of the
cable is a nylon  guide block that clips into small bracket welded to the
body. On 2wd models  the tank blocks this.

    Mark, et all,  it is possible to change the  front parking brake cable
without dropping the tank.  I have done  it a number of times.  It is a royal
PITA though.  What you do is,  remove the tank straps and lower the tank so that
you have more access but not  disturb the hose connections to the tank.  Then
by using a long  prybar you can get the nylon guide block released from its
clamp to the  frame.  Same story but in reverse to put the new one in.  Much
better  to do this when the tank is down though.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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