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  • 87 Lack of power
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:11:05 -0800
    ...I'll bet if you sprayed this stuff on all grounds especially the star ground behind the fuse block it would instantly cure a...
  • Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:54:42 -0500
    ...there are loads of things that can be done with air compressors, not the least of which is spray painting (oh, awright ... so you...
  • Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 15 May 2007 22:45:35 -0600
    Duh. Of course I mean all Vanagon tanks were *OLDER* than 1 October 1998.... Richard Boulder
  • Re: brake bleeding
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 26 May 1999 07:25:21 -0400
    ...For anyone using a garden sprayer that they already have, make sure it is completetly dry and clean inside. For its content may end...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:03:23 -0700
    I just use a really good penetrating synthetic spray grease. many great ones to choose from. one fine one is 3M Multi-purpose spray...
  • Re: squeek is driving me nuts
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:34:30 -0700
    ...I've used silcone spray with no luck. Anybody fix this problem? Yes ... Um ... Maybe ... We had two screeeeeeching sliding windows. I'm hyper...
  • Re: Engine cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:15:17 -0800
    ...Honda's part number is 08732-0032 suggested retail $11.99 for a 32oz bottle, spray nozzle not included. Mark in AK ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Frozen locks
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:20:01 -0500
    DK how it is for unfreezing (I suspect it would help), but for general lock maintenance I use a spray that has graphite suspended...
  • Part request interior panel
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:49:01 +0000
    ...But for sure, with some good spray adhesive (like 3M 777 or equivalent, just some spray contact adhesive) and some nice vinyl fabric or...
  • Re: Brake Bleeding
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:36:22 -0700
    My DIY “garden sprayer” pressure bleeder has a (schrader?) type bike tire valve so I can check pressure. I use 10 psi at most...
  • Vanagon in a car wash
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:19:58 -0500
    ...Are there any issues with the the spray water from the car wash entering the rear air grills? My local car wash includes lots...
  • Re: Hub Cap
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:20:06 -0500
    ...Then sprayed them with silver/gray. They came out looking brand new. When you get your replacement, it's not all that hard to...
  • Re: Spay expandable foam insulation in Westy?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:27:29 EST
    In a message dated 1/22/06 12:41:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM writes: > > I know that there are spray...
  • Re: What is SA Besto spray
    Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
    Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:57:59 -0400
    Thanks for all of the inputs. I also finally got the login working so I can reply. William
  • Re: What is SA Besto spray
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:05:48 -0400
    ...What is SA Besto spray Make sure this address "vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com" is in the "TO:" or "CC" of your outgoing email when...
  • Re: lube speedo cable?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:53:17 -0700
    ...turn LF wheel with with foot while running /spraying lube into the speedo cable from the top. I use good spray lubes like ..Deep...
  • Re: Engine Degreasing
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:24:00 -0700
    I have had exellent results�with the POR15 "Marine Clean" product.� Spray on, wash off with water too.� It is water based and wash...
  • Re: Cleaning Interior Question...
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 08:29:55 -0700
    ...If so, a cure would be to spray an acid rinse on the affected area. Something like a tblspn. of citric acid added to...
  • Re: Clear Coat--Can I buy it?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:28:56 -0600
    ...Will get the paint for the silver fiberglass bumpers and trim and a sprayer from Harbor Freight for 7.99 for compressed air and...
  • Re: WTB; CV JOINT SPACER/
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:41:50 -0600
    >Right, that's the paper gasket. >Jim The picture may be a paper gasket, but I swear I power sprayed the metal pieces out...
  • Re: Electrical Saga Continues
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 07:39:58 -0800
    If, "all of the injectors are open and spraying fuel constantly", I'd look to the fuel pump relay area as one possibility...maybe...
  • Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:39:22 -0400
    At 03:38 PM 4/17/2008, neil N wrote... >Anyone know of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep clean...
  • Re: Vanagon Seams;
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:31:55 EST
    ...This can be sprayed with a small throw away sprayer ($40). I will do the complete bus. (everywhere the 24 inch spray head tube...
  • Re: about "Under the Bus"
    Historical mailing list - No Quarter
    Sun, 26 May 1996 13:13:25 -0500 (CDT)
    I read your message about using a spray bottle and thought of spraying myself made me cringe. :-) Yep, you guessed, it, I live in...
  • Re: New Front Brake Rotor Question
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:58:10 -0700
    ...Got my brake cleaner spray same day I got the parts. Surprised at how many times they need to be sprayed before the rag...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon Camper price
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 17:32:01 -0400
    ...If this stuff is > oil-based, then you can't paint on topof it, right? Spray the anti rust oil on the seam both...
  • Re: Exhaust leaks
    Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
    Mon, 19 Sep 2005 08:40:07 -0400
    ...With the shop vac powered up, I then sprayed soapy water on the exhaust with a small spray bottle. In a very short time...
  • Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Sat, 23 Jul 2005 07:44:15 EDT
    ...Get under there & spray every couple of days. The heat sucks the penetrating oil in. & still....it aint easy ! JC... .
  • Re: Squeaking front bushings
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:23:06 -0800
    I've sprayed silicone once with no effect, so I'm going to keep at it a few more times! Stuart
  • Re: Ultimate Camping List;
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:14:30 -0800
    ...Bear Spray works on some bears but not all. The dog notifies us about all bears, she does not discriminate like the spray nor...
  • Re: Reviving Vanagon Grilles
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:17:40 -0700
    ...may not be the "correct" way, but I simply > sprayed mine with > satin-black spray paint. Look great. > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc...
  • Re: paint codes or names
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 17:41:09 EDT
    ...there is no touch up paint for the fiberglass bumpers in a spray can. you'll have to get it color matched and made...
  • Re: 90 Westfalia - sticking power window switches - interior cleaning - jumpseat mounting
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:35:05 -0700
    on lubing plastic things that I want to slide or move easily, I use silicone spray, in a spray can. On electrical things I...
  • Re: Quick Rust fix Question.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:12:37 EST
    ...I was going to sand it off and spray it with some zinc chromate for the time being, just to stop it from spreading...
  • School of Bad Mechanics
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Sun, 31 May 1998 17:26:41 -0400
    ...If, > later, another ape tries to climb the stairs, the other apes will try to > prevent it even though no water sprays them. > Now...
  • Re: Dirty vs. clean
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:23:07 -0600
    On Aug 27, 2007, at 3:50 PM, Anthony Kimmons wrote: > I use a sprayer that connects to my air compressor and draws the...
  • Re: vw vanagonoil spray
    Historical mailing list - Dave Cromwell
    Thu, 24 Jul 2003 06:16:59 -0700
    Can't comment on the oil spray part of your question, however, a failed water pump on a rebuilt 1.6 diesel with 12k...
  • Re: Exhaust leaks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 04:20:35 -0400
    ...With the shop vac powered up, I then sprayed soapy water on the exhaust with a small spray bottle. In a very short time...
  • Re: Shoe product for coloring headrests, etc.?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:31:31 EST
    ...felder@GMAIL.COM writes: > Several months ago, someone mentioned using a spray shoe coloring > product to change the color of Vanagon headrests. I know...
  • Re: No low beam on driver's side '85 GL
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:00:41 -0800
    ...but one isn't working............ > while the circuit was energized, I sprayed a shot of WD-40 at the corroded > end of the pertinent...
  • Re: Smooth shifting!
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:10:10 -0700
    Entity Zoran Mladen spoke thus: > Smooth... I crawl under there and spray it all down with WD 40 every month or so. --Gnarlie
  • Re: Window seals - Replacement
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sat, 19 Oct 2013 22:37:30 -0400
    ...I was told the bed-liner spray is great and last a life time. If I spray the pop top one can walk on...
  • Re: Painting the Wind Shield Wipers
    Historical mailing list - Sunshine
    Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:24:28 -0600
    ...From there just get Black Satin Rustoleum spray paint and spray them. I'm also going to give mine a coat of Satin Polyurethane...
  • Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:44:43 -0800
    ...3 parts of engine oil, one part of gasoline in a hand pump sprayer... Wash under the van and spray generously... I never saw...
  • Re: Exhaust leaks and failed tests
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:40:34 -0400
    ...With the > exhaust pipe pressurized, and using a spray bottle filled with a dish > detergent mix, start at the manifolds and spray every connection...
  • Re: Ultimate Camping List;
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:54:18 -0600
    ...the bear dinner bells and can smell as bad as the spray. > & that is good becuz? Mr. Bz-we only carry a Great Pyrenees...
  • Re: Tail lights? (F)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 28 Aug 1999 01:16:20 EDT
    ...I almost have my rear mounted sprayer working to perfection... it contains water with some dirty motor oil in it that can spray someone...
  • Re: Wipers & spraying
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 08:31:32 -0800
    ...Drives me crazy! > > Anyone know if there is any way to produce a few less wipes after > spraying the windshield??? > > Thanks a heap, > ...Markus
  • windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
    Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
    Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:56:33 -0800
    ...connected pump while attached to container to external 12 volt battery - sprayed about 10 feet 6. reconnect plug, hose, etc. no spray. not even...
  • Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:12:31 -0400
    ...I agree with Frank's comments about the extra attention that Westies need -- I always supervise the guys doing the spraying --- and they have...
  • Re: air cooled still flooding
    Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
    Sat, 5 Jan 2008 14:15:44 -0500
    ...I took the injectors out to check the spray pattern. I > did this alone with cardboard underneath, and there were circular > spray patterns on...
  • Re: Bra-Spray on?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
    Thu, 20 May 2010 15:18:52 -0700
    ...Bra-Spray on? Thinking about popping out the windshield and fixing a spot of rust. Was wondering if anyone has ever used the spray...
  • Re: Westfalia brown appliance paint - anyone find a good match?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:54:26 -0700
    ...Shoe, Spray Paint. It is made to flex and is a PERFECT colour match (for my gray). The brand is Maji (or some such...
  • Savannah Beige Metallic Touch-up Spray Paint
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 14:15:58 -0700
    For those of you with vans painted Savannah Beige Metallic (LH1V), there is a Duplicolor touch-up spray paint color coded '5317' for Hondas...
  • Welding Question
    Historical mailing list - John Harvey
    Sat, 31 Jul 2004 13:03:23 -0700
    ...Should I just drill a tiny access hole and spray in a bunch of rust prevention stuff after welding? I'm imagining oily, waxy...
  • Seat Foam Grunge!
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:18:42 -0800
    ...Any ideas? should I spray it with anti-fungal anti-bacterial spray? Or not worry about it? malcolm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam...
  • Re: Cleaning Oily Gunge out of Cooling System
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Mon, 3 May 2010 09:32:06 EDT
    Hello We jsut take the tank off and clean it with spray carb cleaner works great later mark d
  • Re: Frozen Locks
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Tue, 21 Dec 2004 21:11:46 -0600
    My mother always told me to spray my locks and door rubber with WD-40 and yes, it works. Maggie '85 Vanaru "Anne Bonney"
  • Re: Won't spray gas, won't start
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:48:13 -0800
    ...The basic requirements for making the injectors spray are : Power in all the right places, and grounds of course, . Fuel pressure, and distributor turning...
  • Re: making a little headway but need advice
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:19:31 -0800
    ...This is a long shot, as I'm not sure what the differences are, or if these would stop the injector from spraying, but...