Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:48:17 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Horn problem-getting coolant hoses
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If you know the part number of the hose try your local auto parts. There are
distributors that carry a number of these parts. My local NAPA has been able
to get me most hoses same or next day. If fact they even gotten cylinder
heads and water pumps the same way. For the hoses you will likely get Meyle
this way.
It looks like I also will be missing West River Westys this year.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dennis Jowell
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 6:37 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Horn problem
SDF,
Horn ring is in good shape. I lightly lubed the contacts because there is
always some friction there. Works great! now I not need to test drive it. On
to the next problem. Did a pressure test on the coolant system using
GOWESTY's pump. At 12 psi a hose on the left side of the engine started to
leak. Now have to order a replacement for it. So much for "Westy's by the
River" next week in Vermont. I was looking forward to meeting some of our
list members.
Laters
Dennis
Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont
> On Jul 13, 2015, at 5:32 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> what is the condition of the Horn Contact Ring on the underside of the
steering wheel ?
>
> those are usually torn up after these many years. It is a replaceable
part.
>
> Since the steering spends 95 % of it's time going straight...one
particular spot on the horn contact ring wears a lot.
> It's one of those spots ..
> among dozens and dozens on a vanagon that barely anyone knows to
lube....where the part that rubs on the contact right touches the contact
right.
>
> going back together I'd use dielectric grease there.
> Long term ...personally having always had great results with this
method..I'd give it a light shot of wd-40 a couple times a year.
>
>> On 7/13/2015 5:45 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote:
>> New information. After another cup off coffee I figured out that the
>> horn rim on the steering wheel grounds out on the directional signal
>> plate. When I tighten down the steering wheel nut the horn will blow,
>> back off the nut and all,is well. The brass horn ring is seated into
>> the steering wheel. I think I could solve the problem if I put a thin
>> metal shim/washer to raise the steering wheel up a slight bit? Any
thoughts before I go forward?
>>
>> On Monday, July 13, 2015, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Here's what I found. Horn rim off steering wheel,nut off, keys are
>>> free so not to ground out the horn. Turned ignition on moved loose
>>> steering wheel up and down etc and the horn goes off as I move the
>>> steering wheel. Take steering wheel off move steering shaft with
>>> vise grips, no horn. Brass finger is at a 25-30 degree pitch up. I
>>> suppose to contact the brass ring, the finger shows some wear.
>>> Finger shows electrical continuity to shaft and directional signal
silver colored plate.
>>>
>>> On Monday, July 13, 2015, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dennisjowell@gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Out I go to the Westy. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for
>>>> the quick response.
>>>>
>>>> Dennis
>>>>
>>>> On Monday, July 13, 2015, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Check the ground connector spade terminal down near the floor and
>>>>> the ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on
>>>>> the face of the turn signal assembly. That thin brass gets out of
>>>>> whack and will drive you crazy. Also make sure your keys aren't
>>>>> sticking into the crack below the steering wheel.
>>>>>
>>>>> Pull the wheel and turn the wheels with vice grips on the shaft.
>>>>> If it still blows it isn't in the steering area UNLESS the plastic
>>>>> collar at the top of the shaft is damaged allowing contact between
>>>>> the the shaft and the tube.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 13, 2015, at 8:53 AM, Dennis Jowell
>>>>>> <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Help! My horn is going off when I turn the steering wheel left or
>>>>> right when parked or driving.
>>>>>> I took the horn assembly apart, unconnected the +&- leads. While
>>>>> parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and
>>>>> the horn blows. Crazy! Drop,the steering column electrical harness
>>>>> and found no apparent problem there. Is there a fix for this?
>>>>>> Dennis Jowell
>>>>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>>>>> Newbury, Vermont
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Dennis Jowell
>>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>>> Newbury, Vermont
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dennis Jowell
>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>> Newbury, Vermont
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>> Newbury, Vermont
>>
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