Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:55:56 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Horn problem
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The coolant leak is on the drive side just in front of and below the AC pump. The large hose goes to that cylinder #4 I think. Left side closest to the rear off the engine.
The engine is a WBX 2.2 GOWESTY about 10000 miles on it
Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont
> On Jul 13, 2015, at 7:03 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> good work.
> I test drive 'em in place after horn work by jacking the front end off the ground with a floor jack on the crossmemeber there..the spare tire one ..
> then I can 'drive' turning steering wheel this way and that.
>
> it's just good for the van to get off the ground now and then anyway ..
> check for wheel bearing and tie-rod play, etc.
>
> which hose, what engine ?
>
>> On 7/13/2015 12:37 PM, Dennis Jowell wrote:
>> 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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