lol...
commonly called a 'cable boot' ..
used *everywhere* like on millions of bicycle brake cables, both ends even.

I'd call them 'rubbery' though..
the scrunchy had me thinking more of hard plastic stuff...like wire
covering ...

( not seen on vanagons much ..but subaru wiring harnesses, lots .
Available in auto parts stores, for bundling and protecting stuff .   I
use it all the time in wiring projects )

Scott

On 08/17/2016 05:33 AM, Tyler Hardison wrote:
> I'm going to stick with "scrunchy" from here on out. :)
>
> On Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 8:32 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>          If OEM can't be found, a local High End Bike Shop may have a
>> solution.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/grq45sy
>>
>>          These are pricey
>>
>> http://www.eurotruck-importers.com/index.php?main_
>> page=product_info&products_id=758
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/zfezmg4
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 16 Aug , 2016, at 5:36 PM, Eric Caron wrote:
>>
>>> Second question concerning onder the van discoveries.  this list exists
>> to support each other so I’m going for it this week!
>>> Under my van near the starter and above my transmission are two cables
>> each with a plastic scrunchy like thing on them.  they let the cable go in
>> and out and keep it protected from the environment.  the upper one is half
>> missing.  or it is now.  I touched it and it fell apart in my hand.  this
>> one seems to lead to the throttle.  The cable is clean and moves easily.
>> This will change if I don’t get it covered.
>>> How do I fix this?
>>>
>>> Can the plastic scrunchy be replaced?  Does the whole darn cable need to
>> be replaced because of this one failure point?  The cable will need free
>> movement and be protected from weather.
>>> Tips on this repair and proper name for the part is appreciated.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia