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Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:31:46 -0500
...Â I can hear fuel pump turn on. > > > > Â Not a > > > > battery issue as interior lights are bright. Â > > > > Neutral-start > > > > switch on automatic...
Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:12:00 -0600
...If battery voltage is ok but voltage at starter is low check voltage drop in the positive and negative circuit. When I measured I...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Aug 2020 04:41:09 +0000
...Also the battery positive cable where a clamp supports it near the starter. Or the harness from the battery to the fuse box. I...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
Wed, 6 Jun 2018 08:03:41 -0600
...I wanted to see if Jim had a > original battery holder in his stock anyway! > > Eric Caron > > > > On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27...
Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 25 Oct 2002 00:11:31 -0500
...do with my van this winter, anyhow, if > fiddling > with the cables and flaps doesn't result in sufficient heat. > > Rusty > Ogden, UT > '80...
Re: ignition switch or starter?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:02 -0800
...the starter or the rest of the van, assuming good batt, cables etc. why people can't seem to just jump on the value...
return to ol' blue - the diesel to gas conversion
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Sat, 14 Sep 2002 17:36:28 -0700
...We moved it over to where the battery was situated (like most), removed the shelf and installed a cross member for it to rest...
Re: Sticking Starter Solenoid?
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 23:45:03 EST
...relay, or 2nd solenoid, to switch higher > voltage from the starter battery cable, to the solenoid? I have. I had a problem similar to...
Re: ## IMPORTANT!!! (was: Re: insane a/c project)
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 05:04:47 -0700
...window a/c....on a 15-amp inverter with a > separate > > > battery tied into > > > charging system, etc etc. so it can run while > > > mobile...
Re: Crashworthiness of Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 07 Apr 94 21:14:04 CDT
...you might be able to tell if the cables have been removed (meaning either a new battery, or somebody has been working on the...
Re: Something only a Vanagon owner could come up with
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:13 -0500
...replaced squealing speedo cable, AC tunnel fell and had to have the kit installed. Rock through the windshield required new glass, sliding door lock...
Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:53:22 -0600
...whenever power >is >removed from the radio, either by pulling the battery cables, or unplugging >the connector on the radio, it goes into a...
Re: da trip
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Thu, 21 Jul 94 7:47:12 PDT
...Jumper Cables - Don't leave home without em'. Sockett Set - Misc. bolt tightening. Wrench set - Misc. bolt tightening. pliers and crecent wrench - Various tighting...
!!!URGENT!!!-NEED HELP/ADVICE!!
Historical mailing list - Chris W
Mon, 14 Sep 1998 23:58:30 EDT
...So here is what I know; my battery is good, I tried starting it up an hour after I parked here and she started...
Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Thu, 3 Jul 2014 19:12:08 -0400
...However apparently there > were difficulties with this, because by at least late '83 Bosch had added a > braided copper flex cable to bypass this...
How to replace the brake master cylinder. - long -
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:10:50 -0800
...This gives you more play in the instrument panel to unplug the main cable cluster. To be safe you should disconnect the battery when...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:45:36 -0500
...Have not seen in an 84 >> wbxr though. >> VW also made the main battery cable considerable bigger in 86's and >> later vanagons. >> Never...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
Wed, 6 Jun 2018 08:12:27 -0600
...I wanted to see if Jim had a >> original battery holder in his stock anyway! >> >> Eric Caron >> >> >> >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27...
Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:56:22 -0600
...to change the > ignition switch the AFM and the alternator and battery cables. (i got her > for 600$ i'd say not too bad...
Re: watch out ..bit of a rant - about coolant etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 May 2012 13:17:57 -0700
...because ...all you have to do is bolt the main battery cable and the heavy wire there on the starter solenoid post together ..and...
Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:10:04 -0700
...battery cable was a bit loose. I never tightened >it > > all the way when I hooked it back up. Thought for sure that must...
Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 15:16:17 -0400
...Disconnected the auxiliary battery and auxiliary battery >> relay. No change. >> >> >> 4. Checked the wiring harness in the engine compartment that >> contains the leads to...
Re: [T2] Jump Starts and Turn Signals
Historical mailing list - puzerewski
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:40:25 -0500
...She asked me if I had any jumper cables. Since my > bus > > is > > > FI, > > > > I was paranoid about jumpstarting anyone since I know all...
Re: Replacing the master cylider
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
...This gives you more play in the instrument panel to unplug the main cable cluster. To be safe you should disconnect the battery when...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 6 Jun 2018 10:24:13 -0400
...I wanted to see if Jim > had a > >> original battery holder in his stock anyway! > >> > >> Eric Caron > >> > >> > >> > >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27...
Re: Sad story
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:56:04 -0700
...but for electrical shorting out, like a wedding ring and battery cables etc. I hate to think about the person maybe leaning in to...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
...Added two USB w/voltage plugs (1 on Aux Battery, 1 on main) > > . Added new remote thermometer > > . New LED Light Bulbs in H4 Headlights...
86 Westy "Weekender"?
Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 17:02:03 -0500
...screen for hatch door in good condition/in place? None skylight in good condition? leaks? Replaced about 2 years ago second 12V battery in...
Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
...This gives you more play in the instrument panel to unplug the main cable cluster. To be safe you should disconnect the battery when...
Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:19:23 -0500
...A cable will let me connect it to an > onshore 7Ah sealed lead-acid battery. Water should flow. Well, it may. > We'll see...
87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:54:25 -0700
...new disk's and pads in the front, new drums in the back ( had rust vibes from sitting ) new emerg brake cables and guides...
Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
...This gives you more play in the instrument panel to unplug the main cable cluster. To be safe you should disconnect the battery when...
Re: contemplating engine upgrade
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:54:45 -0700
...Over the last few months >I've repaired all of the nonworking items, pulled the dash, and >replace the climate control cables, heater fan...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - Pat
Wed, 6 Jun 2018 12:11:14 -0400
...I wanted to see if Jim had a >> original battery holder in his stock anyway! >> >> Eric Caron >> >> >> >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27...
Rebuilt it yourself! Was: bosch part number for diesel starter
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:10:35 -0400
...If battery voltage is ok but voltage at starter is low check voltage drop in the positive and negative circuit. When I last measured...
Re: Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:11:28 -0500
...Will let it sit a few days now and see if it still > works. > > Next was to charge the battery after all the cranking...
Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 3 Jul 2014 16:56:15 -0700
...However apparently there >> were difficulties with this, because by at least late '83 Bosch had added a >> braided copper flex cable to bypass this...
Re: A question of ORDER
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:28:26 -0800
...I'm sure you know ...or I would sure hope THEY know to disconnect the battery as a first step. ( I doubt you have...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Jun 2018 09:15:58 -0700
...I wanted to see if Jim had a >>> original battery holder in his stock anyway! >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27...
Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -0400
...This gives you more play in the instrument panel to unplug the main cable cluster. To be safe you should disconnect the battery when...
Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -0400
...This gives you more play in the instrument panel to unplug the main cable cluster. To be safe you should disconnect the battery when...
Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:33:55 -0500
...whenever power > >is > >removed from the radio, either by pulling the battery cables, or unplugging > >the connector on the radio, it goes into a...
Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -0400
...This gives you more play in the instrument panel to unplug the main cable cluster. To be safe you should disconnect the battery when...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 3 Aug 2020 10:49:43 -0600
...Also the battery positive cable where a clamp supports it near the starter. Or the harness from the battery to the fuse box. I...
Re: !!!URGENT!!!-NEED HELP/ADVICE!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 15 Sep 1998 18:40:25 -0400
...So here is what I know; my battery is good, I tried starting it >up an hour after I parked here and she started...
Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 22:21:39 -0700
...Disconnected the auxiliary battery and auxiliary battery relay. No >> change. >> >> >> 4. Checked the wiring harness in the engine compartment that contains >> the leads to...
Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:22:27 -0800
...P O W E R / O E M C O L O R / S T A N D A R D Battery / Memory Red...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Paul
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:58:12 -0700
...in the back ( had rust > vibes from sitting ) > > new emerg brake cables and guides > > new upper ball joints > > new main coolant pipe from pump...
Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:44 -0500
...line in > > -Custom under jump seat tray 2000Watt Inverter > > -Custom Dual battery setup > > -Outside temperature monitor > > -VDO Oil Gauge seamlessly installed in front heater...
Fwd: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:10:30 -0500
...at 6 volts and the relay contacts switched a direct cable from the battery to the starter solenoid. The slightly stronger voltage going to...
Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 3 Jul 2014 21:50:57 -1000
...However apparently >>> there >>> were difficulties with this, because by at least late '83 Bosch had >>> added a >>> braided copper flex cable to bypass this...
Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 7 Jul 2005 18:54:07 -0400
...secret audio" radio and 6 disc CD changer > > optima auxiliary battery > > 2 battery trickle chargers (wired into shore power) > > SA "Big Brake" Kit > > SA...
Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:31:45 -0500
...I use the end of a small cable tie and trim the end to fit in the slot. If you use a relay socket...
Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
...coil voltage? (I went a bit overboard and bought a battery ground cable to ground the engine to the body under the ignition relay...
Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 May 2002 18:01:05 -0400
...I do remember that it didnt't smell eletric like >a battery smell, nor did it smell plasticy like a vent or >something. I...
Re: Wheels/Tires-My Story
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 09:17:20 -0400
...My digital camera awaits a strange size replacement battery. When resolved, I will post pictures. The wheel is not a perfect replica, but looks...
Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:02:03 -0400
...I expect fuel use to improve. > Timing was checked and was right on. > There was a need to adjust throttle cable to allow idle...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
Wed, 6 Jun 2018 13:57:56 -0600
...I wanted to see if Jim > had a > >>> original battery holder in his stock anyway! > >>> > >>> Eric Caron > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27...
Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:43:22 -0700
...Unhook the battery(s). Make certain the cables are safely seperated from posts and won't connect. Use your VOM to check continuity of...
Re: VW gutless & unreliable? Another perspective...
Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:27:23 +1000
...1 front L-H wheel bearing..water probably entered past the speedo cable and it got a little rumbly.Fixed before it went bad...