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• Re: windows
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 15:47:37 -0700
  ...Turned out to be a snap. > Replaced some little teflon guides, pulled the motors, cleaned and > lubed the shafts thus freeing everything up, lubed...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:12:09 -0300
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the table , but it...
• My 'new' '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 02:33:22 -0800
  ...The previous owner also appeared to have wound a bit of teflon tape arround the plug(??) Last questions - is there a good mail order...
• Re: Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:04:01 -0500
  ...find one of these guys? I was thinking of finding some > Teflon hose from McMaster. The metal ends appear to just be barbed ends...
• Re: Gauges & sendinig unit installation
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:25:50 -0500
  ...If you use Teflon tape(and you > >should), you may need to ground strap the O/P sending unit for accurate > >readings. > > > >The coolant...
• Project proposal: RE: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:37:37 -0700
  ...stock and then have it treated with Dupont no-stick or Teflon ???? Sean Garrett 1981 Westy (his) 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers) sean.garrett@asu...
• Re: Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 13:33:40 -0800
  ...sewing machine community, use tri-flow, a bicycle > chain lubricant with teflon powder, basically. Since a bicycle chain gets > up to maybe 100 degrees...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:21:43 EDT
  ...I would probably replace it with an appropriate length 10 x 1.0 threaded bolt sealed with teflon tape. Jim, you should be able...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 08:44:00 -0500
  ...For sealing the threads only Teflon tape approved for Propane service should be used. Here in Ontario you can purchase that tape at NAPA...
• Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:45:16 -0500
  ...I thought I'd try removing it from the van, flushing it > with brake cleaner, lubing it with teflon spray lubricant in order to...
• Re: Skylight Lift Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:19:55 -0500
  ...or the flat is outside of the track--- Kinda like the teflon tube with a washer on the outside--but this is all one...
• Re: 5W30 Oil --- is it OK???
  Historical mailing list - Karl F Bloss
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 23:58:36 -0400
  ...form sulfuric acid) to whatever is the panacea of the day (teflon?). Perhaps that's what we're talking about? FWIW, I run 20W50...
• Re: Thermostat/Too cool
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 10:08:08 -0600 (CST)
  ...I put some teflon tape around it too. I'm going to look at it again this long weekend. I could be wrong. Your...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 12:43:23 -0400
  ...no hydraulics on the bikes. > > And I’m using triflo , the Teflon containing lube. > > Alistair > >> On Jul 5, 2019, at 8:38 AM, Richard...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:12:06 -0500
  I had a braided stainless steel Aeroquip #4 teflon hose made to connect under the pushrod tubes and then curl up the #3 cylinder...
• Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:19:01 +0000
  ...I will be looking for the proper teflon tape and dope when I get my valve. Will that have this at a camper supply...
• Re: INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 May 2003 09:20:57 -0400
  ...way to cook in my westy are >> that >> this griddle is Teflon coated (non-stick) and super easy to clean. It >> is light >> and...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:57:05 -0700
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the table , but it...
• Re: Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:41:05 -0800
  ...find one of these guys? I was thinking of finding some > Teflon hose from McMaster. The metal ends appear to just be barbed ends...
• [Fwd: Odometer repair question]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 20:55:19 -0500
  ...From left to right on the shaft there is > 1) Teflon drive gear -on shaft, (2) Spacer - on shaft, (3) Plastic Plate - > stationary - shaft...
• Re: Oil Relief Plug
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:28:14 -0700
  ...As to the grounding – when I re-did mine I used Teflon tape on every joint, now nothing seeps and the gauges are working...
• Re: Cleaning and Preserving coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:44:33 -0700
  ...for things like the bolts for a metal thermostat cover - I put teflon paste on the threads - then they don't corrode, and come...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:30:59 -0700
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and >> teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work fine >> for...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:25:18 -0700
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work fine for...
• Re: filling propane
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:44:25 -0600
  ...Screwed new valve back in (used a bit of Teflon on the threads). Went to a propane place and filled tank with no problem...
• Re: Next project: Thoughts on SS vs. Rubber Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 11:02:27 -0700
  Van-Cafe has all their brake products on sale right now, including their SS/Teflon brake hoses. http://volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa...
• Re: What snaps? Was: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 21:01:26 -0400
  ...pleasantly surprised to discover that the replacement cable was coated in Teflon or some such to keep it both moving, and protected from rust...
• Trip prep done
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 10 May 2022 23:16:13 +0000
  ...the mechanism and lubed the hell out of it with bicycle Teflon chain lube and reinstalled.  Greatly improved performance with that and now I...
• Re: Dash printed circuit
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:56:11 -0800
  ...Don't dick around, if the solder doesn't flow quickly stop and clean >area again. > >I have used 20-22 gauge Teflon insulated...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 20:07:22 -0800
  ...100 interior parts 5 bolts and Teflon bushing for new seat posts for the catches 10 welding I put in one jump seat and...
• Re: Sliding door hinge rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:27:34 -0800
  ...path=61_68_105_131> There’s some sort of industrial teflon tape that can be used on the lower roller track to keep...
• Re: Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 10:52:39 -0800
  ...When I took it apart the Teflon pipe had been deteriorated a bit more. This allowed me to get rid of the improvisation and...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:02:57 -0800
  ...Super Lube is a PAO oil, with PTFE (Teflon) and Super Lube advertises it as compatible with plastics. -Dick- -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....wasRe: Dent
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:51:26 -0500
  ...So are rust coatings the "teflon oil additives" of the industry? 2. Living in the "salt belt" with long and cold winters I have...
• Re: Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:26:56 -0400
  ...I "cured" similar symptoms by wrapping the threads on the tank neck with teflon plumbers tape. Steve 87 Syncro Sent from my iPhone > On...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:16:39 -0300
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the table , but it...
• Re: noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:40:01 -0600
  ...Then up front the Shifter Stick got a new set of teflon bushings and some silicone lube, and the shifter shaft bushing underneath the...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
  ...12 SCAT NUT CHROMOLY GLAND NUT 30 REAR MAIN SEAL 4 TEFLON BUTTONS 15 MAHLE MAIN BEARINGS 30 KOLBENSCHMIDT BEARINGS 20 KOLBENSCHMIDT ROD BEARINGS...
• Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:54:06 EDT
  ...Fittings > are tapered and self sealing, but you put on teflon tape. > The whole thing is not a big deal, really. It is only...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:33:27 -0500
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and >>> teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work >>> fine >>> for...
• '72 update and questions.
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 14:20:27 EDT
  ...I removed it, cleaned it, wraped the threads in a wad of teflon, hardwired a ground, and crammed it back in the hole. this...
• Autostop Valve Problem Solved - Repair proceedure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 07:39:18 -0400
  ...Put a little teflon tape on the fittings for the tube and put the tube back in place. I took the Westy to the...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:36:29 -0400
  ...I would >probably replace it with an appropriate length 10 x 1.0 threaded bolt >sealed >with teflon tape. > > > > > >Jim, you should be able...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 13:26:46 -0700
  ...no hydraulics on the bikes. >> >> And I’m using triflo , the Teflon containing lube. >> >> Alistair >> >>> On Jul 5, 2019, at 8:38 AM, Richard...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:21:20 -0300
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the table , but it...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:51:36 -0500
  ...The top and bottom > >> cable guides a plastic of some sort - teflon maybe - and are not worn or > >> broken it appears. Just out off...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:59:01 -0500
  ...I would > probably replace it with an appropriate length 10 x 1.0 threaded bolt sealed > with teflon tape. > > > > > > Jim, you should be able...
• pesky throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:07:38 -0700
  ...1) preferably, sealed needle bearings, or; 2) bushings machined from Vespel SP21 (teflon infused polyimide-NOT nylon). Austin
• Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 06:25:48 EST
  ...Use Teflon tape for propane service fittings on the threads of the fitting before installing. Check for leaks after filling with a spray of...
• Locks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:30:13 -0400
  ...It looked like grease, teflon and graphite was all congealed into an impenetrable mess. Add in NY road salt to tarnish the brass keys...
• Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:18:56 -0800
  ...How does one get non leaky joints on these = lines? I understand one is not to use Teflon tape and one is not to...
• Re: Eastcoast roadtrip contacts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 07:48:38 -0500
  ...I found that they had put some brand of Teflon additive in the oil trying to get it past inspection (after the engine failed...
• Re: another propane question, overflow valve
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:24:08 -0400
  ...I cleaned and prepped the tank and accessories, redid the pipe connections incl teflon tape, then painted the tank and skid plate. Cleaned the...
• Wiring/testing of VDO oil pressure gauge (dual sender)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 23:24:22 -0700
  ...The sender is torqued in securely, and no teflon tape or anything was used on the threads of the sender. I am using 14...
• Re: Westy propane tank repair advice needed � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:10:44 EDT
  ...Once the tank is ready, install the valves with propane quality Teflon tape on the threads then connect the regulator skid plate and regulator...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ochs
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 16:15:28 -0400
  ...If you can locate some, use TEFLON coated wire. A fuse is never a bad idea, but makes the installation more complex. You may...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:18:25 -0800
  ...The one I see all the time that cracks >> me up is windshield washer fluid with Teflon. Because it, >> you know, uh... makes the...
• Re: Oil pressure summary
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:27:40 -0500
  ...I chose the best hose I could get in a #4 size ie the stainless steel braided hose with the teflon liner. I think...
• Re: sticky slider door on 84 vanagon - more info
  Historical mailing list - Dallas, Alexander
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:05:59 -0400
  ...it without > force > sanding smooth and painting the rail > replacing the teflon guide > grease the rail heavily > > Any clues > > Alexander Dallas > Process Water Network...
• '75 won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 22:54:23 -0800
  ...Enlightened by two years of avid V@L reading and prompted by teflon tape-induced erratic readings, I decided to replace my homemade T...