Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 20:42:45 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts,
yeah I searched the archives
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Try Chris at JordanVW. He should have a decent used one for sale.
On 6/5/06, retro van <r3tr0v4n@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> The word I got from Gowesty about the three point rear seatbelts is that
> they will be out of stock at least thru the summer, some part to their kit
> unavailable due to supplier. Wish I had bought all I needed when in stock
> :(
> When I get another I know it will be easy to put in, but I have a MV, NOT
> a
> camper so slightly less complex install on the cabinet side.
>
> Robert
> 90 MV
>
> Robert
>
> On 6/5/06, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote:
> >
> > Ryan,
> >
> > Welcome to the list and the wonderful world of vanagons.
> >
> > I will leave the tach question to those qualified to answer it as I am
> > not. I will however tackle the childseat/seatbelt issue though I will
> > better be able to answer it after consulting with my spouse whom is
> > certified in child safety seat installation. Rear seat shoulder belts
> are
> > doable in Westy's, the passenger side is fairly easy, the drivers side
> can
> > be done but is a little more involved. Check the online vendors for
> belts,
> > I believe Go-Westy offers them. I bought mine from someone on Ebay it
> was
> > new in the box and was fairly cheap if I recall. I have NOT done either
> yet
> > but have acquired the passenger belt pieces. If your desire for a rear
> > shoulder belt is for your daughters safety you have years before this
> will
> > be an issue as she will not need such a belt until she is much older and
> > larger. The safest seat for her will fit until she is 60 to 80lbs and
> about
> > 4ft 10in tall. The good child safety seats use a five point harness
> system
> > and are much more safe then
> > a booster and shoulder belt, check out Britax as one manufacturer. I
> > will chat with my wife and get you some more info later.
> >
> > Mark in AK
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ryan Shawley <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
> > Date: Sunday, June 4, 2006 5:04 pm
> > Subject: Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts, yeah I searched the
> > archives
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >
> > > Hi there I've been lurking around for a month or so prior and now
> > > after the purchase of my 86 Westy. I bought the WEsty in central
> > > PA and so far things have been well with it. There are a few
> > > things I'd like to tweak and add so now I'm gonna post a few
> > > questions.
> > > 1. My tach does not work, searching the archives brings up lots
> > > of info on swapping in a tach or adjusting for a Subaru engine but
> > > nothing specific to troubleshooting a stock tach. I have had the
> > > instrument cluster out and the plug is connected and all other
> > > lights and stuff work (except LCD clock but...) The van does have
> > > an aftermarket cruise control which does not appear to work. How
> > > do I troubleshoot this? What sort of signal does the lead for the
> > > tach emit (the green wire in dash) can this be safely read with a
> > > multimeter with the engine running? Can I test the actul meter
> > > itself to see if it works?
> > >
> > > 2. My wheels are black steel wheels with the chrome cover over
> > > the inner half of the wheel. This is not very attractive on the
> > > white Westy. I don't have the dough to pick up alloys. I'm
> > > looking for a decent deal on the stock wheel covers (the full size
> > > ones) but will any 14" wheel cover work? What about the later
> > > 90's Jetta covers? I've seen the question asked a few times but I
> > > couldn't find any definitive replies.
> > >
> > > 3. I have an 8 mos old daughter so the same old car seat
> > > questions apply. In PA infants must be rear-facing until 1 yr old
> > > (as it should be in all states), so the stock lap belt is OK, not
> > > great. I'll have to upgrade to retracting lap belt when she goes
> > > forward facing and I'd like to get a retracting lap belt installed
> > > now. I realize the passengers side lap belt is easily doable in
> > > the Westy bench, but is there a retracting style lap belt (is this
> > > called the inertia wheel belt?) for the other side? Does anyone
> > > have a shoulder belt setup on the cheap they'd like to hook me up
> > > with? Will the front seat shoulder belt work in the back? Some
> > > of this is in the archive but it gets a little confusing and I
> > > think some conflicting information is out there.
> > >
> > > 4. I've read about some listmembers using a roofing material for
> > > sound proofing. I've found some stuff at lowes and home depot
> > > that is about 50$ for a big roll, can anyone give me some brand
> > > names or tell me where I can get this stuff in smaller quanities?
> > >
> > > 5. Is anyone going to the All Good Festival in WV in July?
> > >
> > > Ryan
> > >
> >
>
--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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