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• Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:30:46 -0400
  ...The two corrugated tubes of the intake/flue each have a large O-ring where they enter the aluminum top fitting, sealing them to...
• Re: Fridge goes out while driving???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:45:27 -0400
  ...But no real need -- the vent fitting has to seal to the body, the corrugated tubes have to seal to the aluminum fitting, everything...
• Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 23:32:32 -0700
  ...Any recommendations? My only criterion is that it should not be aluminum. I was down at the local Adventure 16 and didn't see...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 17:42:02 -0600
  http://www.texasrefinery.com/pc-aluminumquickpatch.htm Aluminum Quick Patch, sound deadening stuff , no I don't use, no I'm not going to...
• AC Compressor Mount Repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:18:20 -0500
  ...Anyone have an y good idea about h ow to repair this? Can I drill out and install a helicoil in the aluminum casting...
• Re: FS?: Yokahoma Y356 C Tires & Wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Thu, 11 May 2006 01:17:22 +0000
  The only reason I was considering selling these tires, is because I picked up a set of aluminum wheels with a good set of...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:38:25 -0700
  ...they say plastic tank, aluminum core ..which is what all 83 and later vanagon radiators are as far as I know. and it's...
• Re: Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 21:03:27 -0400
  > I believe aircraft, at least commercial, use an aluminum honeycomb > substructure that is skined or covered with non flamable. >Pretty much the lightest strongest...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:28:28 -0800
  ...which is rear engine, aluminum block , opposed four. I can't really guess which is more inexpensive to make.......and inline cast iron block...
• Re: Gasoline in sump???
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:25:11 -0700
  The aluminum pan test sounds like fun! Failed fuel pressure regulator? And/or failed open injector? On 6/25/21, Don Spence <dkspence@telus...
• Re: Spare 1.9 cooling system part?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 17 May 2010 07:25:48 -0400
  You know about the aluminum ones right? They are pricey but trying to find a good plastic one is difficult because they are so...
• Re: NVC: rustproofing my barbecue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:45:55 -0400
  ...My round Weber grill is all enameled or aluminum/plastic except the grills. It's held up quite well with a cover. And the...
• Re: Caught offside!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:35:36 +0100
  wing (fender) rocker panel (sill) mag wheel (aluminum alloy) Andrew, can't agree with these three... A wing here is not a fender is...
• Re: Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 13:23:50 -0700
  ...info/vehicles/lightweight_syncro_16.html M They used an aluminum-plastic-aluminum laminate stuff, like Reynobond. I considered it for a similar cabinet...
• Re: Stuck Head
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:02:44 -0700
  ...In a general web search, I've found info about aluminum heads sticking to studs, but nothing Vanagon specific. In most cases, the recommendation...
• Ball Seat vs Cone Seat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:26:12 -0600
  To WhomEver knows the answer,, Is it OK to use OEM Vanagon Ball Seat Lug Nuts on Cone Seat Cast Aluminum Wheels (In this...
• Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 15:57:17 -0500
  Incidentally, you can get 2 piece aluminum paddles for around $40. And they make a piece that fits between the two ends that convert...
• Re: Aftermarket bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:21:32 -0700
  Hey Roy, Yeah, I'm still here and dicking around with aluminum. I've made two ladders/tire carriers now and working on two...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 08:08:58 -0700
  ...shufti.blog/2022/08/01/vanagon-making-another-aluminum-bumper/ >> >> Alistair > -- > 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. > Oldest son is...
• =?UTF-8?Q?RE:_=5BVANAGON=5D_Does_anyone_know_i?= =?UTF-8?Q?f_this_aluminum_=E2=80=9Cwelding=E2=80=9D_rod_is?= =?UTF-8?Q?_useful_for_anything=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:24:57 -0600
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Does anyone know if this aluminum “welding” rod is useful for anything? Well I know it's not welding, but a meltable...
• Re: Almost finished my front bumper
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:17:24 -0400
  ...Made from 1/4" 6061 aluminum > plate, centre section 3/4" thick. Got tired of cutting, welding, grinding, > rinse-repeat, Not entirely happy with...
• Re: HOW TO REMOVE WESTY SCREENS: Re: Westy Window Install
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:15:51 -0700
  ...from position by moving the tabs around the slots > in > the aluminum frame." > > What does "moveing the tabs around the slots" in real world...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 12:17:28 -0400
  ...I’m blind, but why paint? Would brushed or polished aluminum stand up without need of touch ups? Eric Caron > On Aug 2, 2022...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:41:14 -0700
  ...Copper >>> and aluminum may be annealed by heating and then either quenching OR cooling >>> slowly. The behavior of some aluminum alloys may differ slightly...
• Parts Is Parts Experiences??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 10:55:21 -0500
  ...Anybody have any thoughts on how to polish/clean up the "chrome/aluminum" thingy that keeps the luggage from sliding of the side off...
• Adding gauges, part 2, this time I WILL do it!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 May 1999 21:14:11 -0400
  ...Build a nice aluminum 6-gauge console from aluminum, tig 2 attaching bolts to the underside to bolt down through the ashtray opening, cover...
• Stove filler ...from digest.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:28:28 -0700
  Hey Rocky, I fixed mine with a piece of aluminum that came from a Tru Value hardware. They have various pieces of bar stock...
• Re: anti seize question
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 20 Nov 95 20:56:10 EST
  > I think one is aluminum based and the other is copper based. The copper > Actually the silvery types are usualy lead based. The copper...
• waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 16:49:38 -0800
  I have two Vanagons--both have survived without headgasket problems, I run them with aluminum stop leak constantly to ensure no leak gets bad...
• Need wheel Lugs and nuts for 87 vanagon alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Erik Feddersen
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 20:44:12 -0500
  Anyone have source for 2 lugs (front wheel) and 2 nuts (rear wheel) for a 1987 with the aluminum wheels? Probably will need them...
• Re: Westy fridge vent cap
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 12:25:49 -0700
  Cover the plastic vent cover with aluminum foil tape, available at any hardware store. Makes a tighter fit and protects the plastic from the...
• Re: Sierra Propylene Glycol Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 12:20:27 CDT
  ...Phosphates tend to aggravate any corrosion that might already be present with any aluminum parts in the cooling system. Aluminum Phosphate is formed, which...
• Cooking on the Road
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 12:52:26 -0700
  ...you're right in saying "no aluminum". aluminum not >only sucks for heating purposes it can make your food taste funny, (also can >turn...
• Re: Horn Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Thu, 23 May 2002 16:18:04 -0700
  ...I think those things get their ground from their mount to the frame, but if they don't, I'd use the aluminum strip...
• Re: 82 diesel coolant tanks $99 each
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 May 2015 12:25:50 -0500
  I had my neighbor copy one in aluminum for me when mine cracked, I trimmed down the plastic nipple on the bottom to insert...
• Re: Cooling issues?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:50:29 -0600
  ...Was wondering on the old debate do aluminum radiators cool better? Was thinking better fan, anyone have any cfm specs? I know its a...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 04:27:56 -0500
  So MIke, With this theory in mind, If I took an aluminum plate, and laid it flat on a peice of steel,your telling...
• Re: 1982 diesel westy radiator leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:55:26 -0700
  82 diesel vanagon does not ( at least originally ) have an aluminum/plastic radiator. A pure all-metal unit. "pre-plastic era'. It's a...
• Tri Star DOKA on eBay currently $13,800 US
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 08:01:01 -0400
  ...Loading area with aluminum laid out, aluminum wheels, tarpaulin with Spriegel, auxiliary long range headlight. I do not take over climate, no EXP. cash...
• westy slider door curtain differences...can anyone help?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 15:58:07 EST
  ...80-81 westy had the aluminum curtain rod over upper sliding door track, bent to conform to the shape of the upper track and...
• crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 08:27:41 -0700
  What type of crush washer do you use for the oil drain plug? Where can you buy them? Gowesty had sent out an aluminum...
• GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:36:12 -0400
  Hi list, Has anyone here installed these? Fit and finish? Pros or Cons? http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23641 John...
• Re: FW: Aluminum coating
  Historical mailing list - Kristopher B.
  Tuesday, November 14, 1995 10:36AM
  Dennis... I was wondering.. since you got your powder coating on Long Island, do you live on long island? The reason is that I...
• Re: Steel Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 15:42:30 -0700
  ...can find wheel spacers to adapt 15" > Passat wheels to my 87 syncro? Ed, I bought mine at Pep Boys. Aluminum, 8mm thick. Larry
• Re: Door handles and pedal pads
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:49:36 -0500
  ...Un painted aluminum. This pair had holes drilled in them for a certain amount of grip. > > No slippage issue at all ( except) , wet or...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 17:26:27 -0400
  ...Anyway to stop creating the aluminum powder? On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 1:25 PM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > That's mostly aluminum...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:47:59 -0700
  ...1/8" aluminum plate, 1/4" aluminum rod. Spray bomb trim paint. > > What do you think, silly or sensible? Maybe not for everyone, but...
• Re: bumper build update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:46:17 -0600
  I'd love to have CarbonFibre Bumpers ~ Though that's a MightyNiceLooking Aluminum one you've built there A'B' ~ How about a C...
• Re: New cooktop for my kitchen mod
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:57:02 -0800
  ...What are you building the cabinet out of? I've been looking into building a lightweight removable cabinet out of extruded aluminum "angle iron...
• Re: Aluminum Crank Case..Weld or Replace?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 18:24:58 -0700
  ...I have never had to weld an aluminum case, but I've had a lot of other alum parts welded, like cylinder heads, without...
• "Easy Off" Aluminum Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 12 May 2006 05:38:56 -0700
  ...It will NOT really do much to take off corrosion on aluminum parts (WHITE colored discoloration on aluminum.) It will clean that to an...
• aluminum beauty rings
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 11:02:28 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the brakes) fell off and with it one of those shiny aluminum beauty rings my wife just offered me a couple of weeks ago...
• Radiator out/observations...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:11:41 -0700
  ...The radiator that came out is aluminum with plastic tanks. It is largely identical to the South African unit I will be installing, with...
• WTB: Curtain Rods
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:22:25 -0800
  ...Our previous '87 GL had nice heavy grey cloth curtains with flat aluminum curtain rods. We sold that van to my BIL, so we...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:58:18 -0700
  ...It's aluminum so hot cooking utensils wont melt it. Folds > up into a neat package fits well in the rear behind the seat...
• Re: Vanagon ala Coca Cola
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:30:51 -0600
  ...Rub > the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil > dipped in Coca-Cola. Wadaya think chemists? Michael Pollard, you out...
• where to find the vanagon awning?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 00:28:08 -0600
  I am looking for the vanagon awning that rolls up into an aluminum case on the slider side of the van.. Were these factory...
• Stove / Sink parts
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:32:51 -0400
  Does anyone on the list know where the Aluminum flame spreaders, Knobs on the range as well as replacement plastic fawcett over the sink...
• Re: Which Radiator The SA or German
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 21:32:03 -0700
  ...They are plastic/aluminum and look and fit like OEM. As for the original German waterboxer Vanagon ones, I think they came both in...
• Leaking Head Repair Suggestion
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 05:44:00 -0400
  ...The head saver system is essentially for corroded aluminum heads. It involves having a local machine shop grind the corroded surface of the head...