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• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 30 May 2003 13:45:26 -0400
  ...Having > > the Bentley guide will also be helpful. > > > > Below are some basic instructions for doing the job: > > > > Disconnect the battery: You will be working...
• A nice and a sad sttory (was Yucatan)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 23:24:16 EST
  ...Turned out to be a battery problem and a jumpstart got him going connecting my jumper cables to his (we were end to end...
• Re: trip
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 May 2002 13:41:25 -0400
  ...Also Radio Shack has a very cheap little battery-powered intercom set that works beautifully, comes with 100 ft of skinny wire. Handy for...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 30 May 2003 16:57:05 -0500
  ...Having > > > the Bentley guide will also be helpful. > > > > > > Below are some basic instructions for doing the job: > > > > > > Disconnect the battery: You will be working...
• GNATT trip report - part one
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 23:14:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...100 ft extention cord, Battery charger, Lantern, Table, Lawn chairs, Melodica, 2 x tarp, bucket, rope, large bowl, pot, skillet, electric heater (110V), 2...
• story: 7 months in a 1967 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 23 Jan 95 10:42:29 CST
  ...The battery drainage was so low as to be negligible. What we should have taken along were extra inner tubes, a tire repair kit...
• Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working >without the dash and with exposed [live] >terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground >connection...
• Re: Trip report
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 15 May 2023 15:42:41 -0700
  ...check fuel pump, it was working=20 > >> I checked chassis battery and cables tight. Voltage about 12.9.=20 > >> > >> Now what?=20 > >> > >> I slid...
• remove
  Historical mailing list - Les Ross
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 16:38:29 -0600
  ...Battery draining, or bad battery? > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:36:20 -0800 >From: Nathaniel Merrill <nmerrill@PARAMETRIX.COM> >Subject: Final - 91 bucking...
• Re: !!!URGENT!!!-NEED HELP/ADVICE!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 22:42:48 -0600
  ...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: Here's the list
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:22:29 -0500
  ...tapes, 2x30 basting brush bath mat, cloth bath towels, 2 battery jumper cables binoculars, armored 8x30 biscuit cutter blanket, 3rd for <32�F. blankets...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:21:02 -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: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 13:04:54 -0700
  ...To do this move the passenger seat forward, remove > the > > > plate under the rear of the seat protecting the battery and > loosed > > > the ground...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:28:25 -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: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:44:42 -0800
  ...1) Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed �hot� terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground...
• Re: Installing new defroster/heater fan INSTRUCTIONS - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:16:02 -0700
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed �hot� terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: Trip report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 2023 22:10:21 +0000
  ...check fuel pump, it was working=20 >> I checked chassis  battery and cables tight.  Voltage about 12.9.=20 >> >> Now what?=20 >> >> I slid...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:08:44 -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: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:38:02 -0700
  ...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: A/C
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:16:54 -0400
  ...Get power directly from the alternator stud for the battery cable. > Note on the 90 there is a separate feed from the alternator directly...
• Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt rebuild electric motor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:08:42 -0700
  ...After separting the coupler, wiggle the motor out, no the window won't fall-- the regulator is a gear driven cabled spool. Remove the...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0300
  ...anything other >>>> than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ >>>> >>>> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up >>>> On Ramps ~ >>>> >>>> Battery Should, OfCourse, be disconnected 1st...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:41:55 -0700
  ...I did connect the ground crown directly to the battery > minus with an AWG12 cable and the problem stays. SO I will probably now...
• Re: contemplating engine upgrade
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:55:30 -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: I need advice..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 23:56:40 -0500
  ...Visually check to see if the little wire cable is connected to the cross-shaft on the cooling flaps. Look down the opening at...
• Re: Here's the list
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:24:51 -0700
  ...tapes, 2x30 > basting brush > bath mat, cloth > bath towels, 2 > battery jumper cables > binoculars, armored 8x30 > biscuit cutter > blanket, 3rd for <32�F. > blankets...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 01:59:34 +0000
  ...yards of wire that were part of a charging and aux battery set up. And also extra wires to starter.  Simplified the system and...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:56:34 -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...
• FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed “hot” terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 16:21:37 +0000
  ...yards of wire that were part of a charging and aux battery set up. And also extra wires to starter.  Simplified the system and...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:38:53 -0700
  ...I did connect the ground crown directly to the battery >> minus with an AWG12 cable and the problem stays. SO I will probably now...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:42:32 -0400
  ...anything other >>>> than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ >>>> >>>> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up >>>> On Ramps ~ >>>> >>>> Battery Should, OfCourse, be disconnected 1st...
• Re: living in a westy or weekender for a few months while travelling
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 00:02:15 -0500
  ...I needed to start the Westy twice a day and run it fifteen minutes to keep the battery up. I started out with a...
• Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:46:42 -0700
  ...If battery voltage is ok but voltage at starter is low check voltage drop in the positive and negative circuit. When I measured I...
• 2ND DATE, LOVE AND HELL
  Historical mailing list - Erick Sowder
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 12:00:00 -0400
  ...Turned the key THE BUS BATTERY WAS DEAD! ARGH. Suzanne got behind the wheel and after 2 tries we got Moby running! Well off...
• Re: Difference in these 2 starter numbers? ( non-USA diesel models)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:54:06 -0500
  ...If battery voltage is ok but voltage at starter is low check voltage drop in the positive and negative circuit. When I last measured...
• Memphis or Bust...
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:08:05 -0500
  ...Too damn cold and the battery may have a dead cell. I have to push start it. By myself. Pushing it back out of...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:46:10 -0700
  ...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: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:59 -0700
  ...I did connect the ground crown directly to the battery >>> minus with an AWG12 cable and the problem stays. SO I will probably now...
• Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
  ...49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 110VAC electrical outlet Circuit breaker Electrical cable LPG stove LPG tank Sink & water storage tank Fire extinguisher...
• Re: VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:02:27 -0400
  ...Spade connectors on the ends of two wires, a switch midway between one of them, and long enough to safely attach to a battery...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:33:56 -0400
  ...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: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:41:13 -0400
  ...Comes with dash and windshield mounts, AC and 12 vdc power supplies, > > USB cable, DVD software disk, carrying case, internal antenna, internal > > battery with...
• Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:28:32 EDT
  ...Comes with dash and windshield mounts, AC and 12 vdc power supplies, USB cable, DVD software disk, carrying case, internal antenna, internal battery with...
• Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:07:55 -0400
  ...Comes with dash and windshield mounts, AC and 12 vdc power supplies, > USB cable, DVD software disk, carrying case, internal antenna, internal > battery with...
• With the Westy through central Europe, Part 3 Austria: Salzburg and Hallein
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 19 May 2014 07:46:50 -0700
  ...Both the cable shoe and ground point were corroded. I tried to buy a new cable shoe at the gas station, but neither the...
• Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:14:32 +0000
  ...Comes with dash and windshield mounts, AC and 12 vdc power supplies, > USB cable, DVD software disk, carrying case, internal antenna, internal > battery with...
• Re: How to pack Westy for a long camping trip? (kickoff)
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Thu, 24 May 2001 21:10:06 -0400
  ...tapes, 2x30 > basting brush > bath mat, cloth > bath towels, 2 > battery jumper cables > binoculars, armored 8x30 > biscuit cutter > blanket, 3rd for <32�F. > blankets...
• Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
  ...49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 110VAC electrical outlet Circuit breaker Electrical cable LPG stove LPG tank Sink & water storage tank Fire extinguisher...
• Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:23:11 -0700
  ...Comes with dash and windshield mounts, AC and 12 vdc power supplies, > USB cable, DVD software disk, carrying case, internal antenna, internal > battery with...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:07:29 -0500
  I cleaned the battery terminals with acid and brush. Transmission was replaced a year ago but I'll get out there and clean that...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  12/10/95 10:27 PM
  ...o tow rope, starting fluid, o jumper cables, o timing light, o ramps, o ack (floor or scissors), o mirror, o coveralls, o rags...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:45:30 -0800
  ...J On Thu, 18 Jan 2007, Geza Polony wrote: > I cleaned the battery terminals with acid and brush. Transmission was > replaced a year ago...
• Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:34:50 -0700
  ...Comes with dash and windshield mounts, AC and 12 vdc power supplies, > USB cable, DVD software disk, carrying case, internal antenna, internal > battery with...
• Re: Master cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 26 May 2008 22:41:34 -0700
  ...In all cases it is wrong to adjsut the parking brake cable without having the shoes adjsuted up in the drums first. it's...
• Re: Here's the list
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 08:59:21 -0500
  ...tapes, 2x30 > basting brush > bath mat, cloth > bath towels, 2 > battery jumper cables > binoculars, armored 8x30 > biscuit cutter > blanket, 3rd for <32�F. > blankets...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:10:02 -0500
  ...At this point, that seems to make the most sense. > >J > > >On Thu, 18 Jan 2007, Geza Polony wrote: > >> I cleaned the battery terminals...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate Second 12V battery...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:58:56 -0700
  ...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: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:05:10 -0400
  ...Comes with dash and windshield mounts, AC and 12 vdc > power supplies, > USB cable, DVD software disk, carrying case, internal antenna, > internal > battery with...