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Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
Historical mailing list - Scott
Fri, 6 May 2016 14:09:26 -1000
...cracked, puffy, shredded, and leaking) >>> -Two new stainless small bore pipes. (the one going to the T-stat valve was >>> rusty.) >>> >>> Painted with Por...
Re: Noisy Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 30 Jan 2016 04:15:22 -0800
...Is there another product that might be safer than muriatic acid, like POR-15's Metal Prep? I don't know the configuration of...
Soundproofing and Trapping Water?
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:34:56 -0500
...Even if it does, I have already sprayed the entire floor with POR 15, primer and paint, so that shouldn't be a problem...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:22:36 EST
...That's why I POR-15ed every part, and used anti-seize on all the connections. Now the next time it comes apart at...
Re: Dead mouse benind Westy cabinets?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:32:20 -0700
...I POR'd and fiberglassed the hole, and used POR-15 along the bottom edge beneath the camper inlets, around all the inlets, and...
Re: That dreaded rust behind the fridge!
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:52:10 -0700
...I will > seal it all up with POR-15 and count myself lucky! For a 400k km van from > Ontario, I'm quite amazed...
Re: Coolant pipe pics. Opinions needed!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:56:14 -0800
...re worth saving, I might even go crazy and order some POR-15 to play with! Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia...
Re: question about painting the spare tire tray
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:50:10 -0800
...Mostly for cosmetic reasons and I'm wondering between just using something like por 15 and semi glass black or undercoating with a spray...
Re: Seam Rust & POR
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:40:42 -0500
I just bought the POR-15 "starter kit" and their process is wire brush to remove the loose flaking rust, clean with "Marine Clean...
Re: Any POR 15 users-field report?
Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
Thu, 2 Sep 2004 12:03:59 -0400
I now have several years on the pan, floor, roll cage and engine compartment of the Thing, and I recommend it highly. Key points...
1.9 thermistat housing recondi
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:57:18 -0700
...Painted with POR 15 clear and top coat with POR15 Sterling Silver.A new rectangular gasket.I plan on keeping these in stock in...
Re: Gas tank sealing?
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Sat, 6 Oct 2007 14:50:22 -0300
...I read the instructions offered by POR-15 >>fuel tank sealing product. They specify to rotate the tank to keep >>the sealing product from...
Re: Dometic Wiring Question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:20:06 -0700
...the rust that was behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old insulation. So now it's time to...
Re: coolant leak oil cooler to water pump
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:10:08 -0700
...to get the > best connection possible here the pipe must be in > good non corroded > condition, POR-15ed is best, the hose end on...
WTB - upper coolant crossover pipe - 1.9L WBX
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 23 May 2005 13:22:37 -0400
...the thing up), and gave the whole thing a coat of POR-15 afterward, I'm hoping that'll get me through Westies in...
Re: Tire Technology vs Actual weight of loaded Van
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:12:36 -0500
...water coolant lines with a quick coat of JB weld, and POR -15. Your an absolute genius. I surley should have consulted with the...
Re: Dometic Wiring Question
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:47:38 EDT
...the rust that was behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old insulation. So now it's time to...
Re: Rust repair
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 8 Nov 2013 13:45:01 -0600
...be appreciated. just a FYI... POR 15, just like most other paints, doesn't like the cold..<BR...
Re: Seam Rust & POR
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:06:13 -0500
...Repeat with POR15 metal ready and then POR 15 paint ( any color you want to use). POR15 Porpatch is POR paint with a filler...
Friday - engine stand, cleaning, painting.
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:12:43 -0700
...But that is when you would like to have POR 15 silver paint, that would preserve the beauty and the cleanliness forever. Other than...
So done with side cladding
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 22 May 2011 20:17:02 -0400
...I'm doing the bottom rails including the jack points and trailing arm bolts in Por-15 with a flat black topcoat. If anyone...
Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good...
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 6 Jan 2006 23:33:17 -0500
...hope fully i got it all and rivited new metal in place using > fiberglass mixed gell then por-15 after curing. > > My 2 cents...
Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:31:32 -0700
...Visit the POR-15 site for a fuel can sealer kit. Not cheap but cheaper than a new NATO can. Pensionerd
Filler pipe coatings?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 16:05:35 -0800
...m thinking along the lines of applying a rust converter like POR-15's Metal Ready to the inside of the pipe, followed by...
Re: Rust in the seams
Historical mailing list - mike
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:07:26 -0700
...Oxisolv is what > POR-15 buys and re-lables as "Metal Prep" And is alot > cheaper than what POR-15 sells. > > Phil Stanhope > ***84...
Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 15 May 2001 18:29:35 -0700
...RUST PROOF(recent sandblast+POR-15 undercoat) White Imron epoxy paint job soon.CD/Tape w/Remote.Hidden antennae w/shaved antennae hole(my...
Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:22:56 -0400
...them @ $15 each, and 4 mounting grommets $6 each X4), and por- 15 to make it look cool? My penny jar will still have...
Re: POR15 pictures of parts
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:25:02 -0400
...the flange at the far left.I think they will interchange. POR 15 clear and then POR15 Sterling Silver. The thremistat housingis from a...
Re: Battery explosion
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Sat, 31 May 2008 21:33:12 -0700
...Today, I was cleaning the whole thing up, POR 15, bedliner spray, cleaning ground, fitting with stainless bolt. Otherwise all is well. Zoltan
Re: Paint a New Muffler. Last Longer?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 5 May 2012 23:13:58 -0700
...Sounds like the stuff I used on the brackets though instead of primer used some leftover POR-15 metal etch. Sounds like it's...
Re: Vanagon Library
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:32:34 -0700
...In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for issues like Por-15 and whatever else applies. Start from scratch, put it...
Re: Heater pipe
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:47:17 EDT
...That coolant pipe (NOT heater pipe) is ALWAYS rusting through, that's why I offer them in the _POR-15_ (http://www.por15.com...
Re: leaking in footwells
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 21 Oct 2012 06:50:47 -0400
...kept complaining of wet feet, go figure ! I like to use POR-15 and Fiberglass matt to rebuild that lip rather than welding in...
Re: rust
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 31 Oct 94 10:47:23 CST
...other folks have sworn by some stuff called POR-15, but i haven't tried it yet. just be sure to follow the directions...
Floorpan rust
Historical mailing list - ian Butler
Fri, 6 Jun 2003 03:55:11 -0400
...It looks like I'm in for many long evenings with a Dremel and POR-15, and some sort of body filler. Any recommendations...
Common spot that rusts out.
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:45:43 -0500
...I used por 15 on the sand blasted rail and will do the same on the body. Once that is welded back on I...
Re: Rebuilt engine project
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:23:56 -0700
...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
Re: Propane tank still wanted
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:25:58 -0400
...three on the shelf that have been refurbished and coated with POR-15. $350 plus $100 S&H for one or come to BusFusion...
POR Patch Report - (For Plastic Repairs!!)
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:53:31 +0100
Hi all, I have been using POR-15 on various surfaces for almost a year now... and was so impressed with it that I...
Re: Tremclad colour match and useage?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 4 May 2007 06:13:44 EDT
...more than a few months at best. BTDT. Waste of time. POR-15 is the only way your gonna top the rust. Cheers, Frank...
'89 Syncro Westfalia, what price?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:19:18 -0800
...Kitchen unit was removed and behind it was treated and POR 15 painted to preserve it from future condensation's harm. New carpet and...
Re: replace gas tank?
Historical mailing list - bueses
Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:44:04 -0600
...tank & shake, then drain), clean it out, etc. & I believe that POR-15 has a product for coating/sealing rust in the inside of...
Re: Vanagon rust
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:11:35 -0700
...Once the rust is contained, POR 15 is to apply (Paint-On-Rust) to shut the oxigen out for any further rusting. Zoltan ----- Original...
Re: Rebuilt engine project
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:40:04 -0400
...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
Re: need westy mudflaps
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 1 Sep 2003 05:55:03 EDT
...Needs sandblasting and refinishing with POR-15 for best results. I do not have the inserts for the two retaining clips. I will sell...
Re: 85 coolant hard lines
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 8 Oct 2004 02:13:21 -0500
...While out, I coated the entire top withWurth Rust Blaster, a POR-15 type product., renewed the crossover pipe, gaskets and vent lines. Also...
Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 1 Aug 2007 06:23:10 EDT
...Get a _POR-15_ (http://www.por15.com/) kit in black or silver, your choice and follow the instructions for coating the tank with...
fixing old heat exchangers
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Nov 1995 13:02:51 +0500
...Then painted them with POR-15 (paint over > rust), which gives the metal an almost ceramic-like, hard, finish. > Finally, I band-aided perforations...
Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 06:33:57 EDT
Just to show what a bargain my POR-15ed water pipe is. I received the following message in my inbox yesterday. We may be...
Re: Windshield Frame Rust
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:50 EDT
...is not fun and does not work as well as the POR-15 and Fiberglas method. So you just welded in a small quarter...
Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:12:03 -0500
...fuel filter and gas tank questions Order yourself a POR-15 gas tank kit http://por15store.com/ and use this site to do the...
Re: Fuel Tank
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:11:18 -0400
...There are gas tank reseal kits, POR-15 makes a good one, but the Vanagon tank has an internal, non-removable strainer screen that...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
Tue, 6 Oct 2015 11:46:52 -0400
...My > plan was to remove all the fittings, refinish the tank with POR-15 and > fresh white paint, replace the regulator, shut off valve...
Re: Heater Box
Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
Fri, 22 Dec 1995 22:36:36 -0500 (EST)
...thing (I've used Extend, seems OK, some people really like POR-15) will stain paint and make it ugly, so watch where you...
Re: propane tank issues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 18 Oct 2000 11:55:18 -0700
...Otherwise, give it a wire brushing and paint it with a good "paint over rust" product like Corroless from Eastwood or POR-15, then...
Re: Seam rust on Vanagon I'm looking to buy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 3 Jul 2013 05:39:26 -0400
...I prefer POR-15 and you need to get it on ALL the affected surfaces and get the metal encapsulated or it will never...
Re: Rust in the seams
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:40:36 -0700
...Oxisolv is what >> POR-15 buys and re-lables as "Metal Prep" And is alot >> cheaper than what POR-15 sells. >> >> Phil Stanhope >> ***84...
Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 1 Aug 2007 10:37:06 -0700
...If its kind of level still, take the whole thing out and clean it up and POR 15, and Rustoleum paint it, put new...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Tue, 6 Oct 2015 11:22:12 -0400
...My plan was to remove all the fittings, refinish the tank with POR-15 and fresh white paint, replace the regulator, shut off valve...
Re: Vanagon Library
Historical mailing list - JD Foster
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:33:54 -0700
...In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for issues > like Por-15 and whatever else applies. > > Start from scratch, put it...