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• Re: Best Hand Cleaner ZEP
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 24 May 1999 13:50:04 -0400
  ...ZEP Champ, and Zep-o-Creme work great too, as do all of the many hand cleaner products they make. Truly industrial strength and...
• help, clutch cable replacement, '66 Kombi
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 11:01:06 -0700
  ...I had a rubber hose running from my air cleaner to an opening on the upper right of the fan shroud. The results of...
• Re: Smelly Interior
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 10:50:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Now a couple of months later Lewis > smells like a combination of smoke and carpet cleaner. > > How do you get the ALL the bad...
• Re: the never-ending engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Reid Anderson
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:20:11 -0600
  ...When the engine RPM increases, you know the carb cleaner has been ingested, and you can ascertain that wherever you last sprayed is a...
• the care and feeding of type 4 engines
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:19:35 -0700
  ...is this inadvisable? is the injector cleaner you get at the gas station (stp, gunk, et cetera) snake oil, or does it really work...
• Re: Some kind of cleaner/restorative for brown auto shift handle?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 14:55:56 -0700
  That was it -- mineral oil. Thanks. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 09/27/2014 01:42 PM...
• QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:06:10 -0700
  ...I took my AFM apart (black cap) and sprayed inside with electronic cleaner, ( I didn't even have to touch anything inside) I just...
• RE; Better mileage Anyone ?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 13:09:03 -0500
  ...heat range recommendation, it isn't going to run one iota hotter! Cleaner maybe, not hotter. Where do you guy's come up with...
• Turbo Diesel air cleaner question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:39:21 EST
  Hey Gang, Can any of you folks with turbo diesels tell me if the aircleaner canister has a cover? The barrel shaped housing faces...
• Re: whining speedometer and oil usage
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:38:56 -0600
  ...cable at the speedo, and blow some aerosol carb and choke cleaner down the cable. Carb and choke, will clean just about anything, especially...
• Re: FW: Yikes!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:53:33 -0400
  ...I'm always amused/irritated that the two types of brake cleaner shout "Nonflammable" or "Nonchlorinated" but leave the implications to the small print...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:16:20 -0600
  ...He is often asked what cleaners to use on the tint after install. Most people ask first aobut using a standard window cleaner, and...
• Re: [Syncro] All About 16" Wheels --CV-900s Have Arrived
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:56:22 EST
  ...I have this really nice cleaner that got my wheels back to clean condition. Then, several months later, I cleaned the rims again, but...
• Re: My TriStar Syncro arrived today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 01:26:31 -0500
  ...looks like a previous owner cut off the bottom of the fiberglass front bumper. Cleaner than mine, by a long shot, similar color too.
• Re: ( four bent valves) fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:54:58 EDT
  ...the valve cover and pan off and use a kerosene steam cleaner and wash out the crankase when they were that gunked up. It...
• Re: Loud high frequency earsplitting squeal at idle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 16:51:52 -0500
  I would dump in seafoam trans cleaner(advance auto parts) before discarding the trans.This has no seal conditioners, but will rip out any...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 11:56:48 -0400
  ...I don’t even know if an upholstery cleaner will clean it. > Peace > > Tom >
• Re: Are Coolant Flushes Too Corrosive for Old 2.1Ls?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 06:43:51 -0800
  --- Ed Bass <edward.bass@GM.COM> wrote: > Should I go ahead and let them put in the corrosive cleaners that are > typically part of...
• Re: How to clean dirty seats ...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:17:47 -0700
  ...as with most volatile cleaners ventilation is key .... my chrysler lebaron convertible had terrible mold on every thing after a two year idle time...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Mileage GINA
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 13:55:13 -0700
  ...Which I haven't checked yet or my cat?? ...And yes I have for months run INJECTOR CLEANER EVERY-OTHER TANK FILL. ;0) But...
• Re: cleaning windows with tinted film
  Historical mailing list - Stevie Havoc
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:43:47 -0600
  ...The reasoning behind this was that many glass cleaners will dry out the film, whereas Armor-All or some equivalent will not. I was...
• Re: Bad Gas...gummed up stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:43 -0700
  Is Mek stronger than typical carb cleaner? I prefer to draw the line at carb cleaner as it is really strong. Anything stronger than...
• Re: Techron vs. other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:55:35 -0500
  ...I picked up a >bottle of Pennzoil extra strength F.I. cleaner but haven't used it >yet. Nowhere on the bottle or the...
• Re: cleaners, insulation
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 15:28:47 -0400
  ...07, 1999 11:30 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: cleaners, insulation Dear List, What's best for cleaning the headliner? Also, what...
• Re: Piston cleaning..
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 09:49:09 -0400
  If it is Berryman's B-9 Carburetor and Engine Parts Cleaner, it works great, and does no damage. It is also delicious on...
• Re: Metal slivers found in oil strainer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 10:00:55 -0500
  STOP running cleaners through it. These products are the death of many engines. Use of a high quality oil, proper viscosity is all that...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Aug 2007 - Special issue (#2007-942)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:04:22 -0700
  ...I found that most cleaners won't damage the seat color but in fact make the spot look much cleaner than the rest of...
• Fuel injector operating voltage
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:39:59 -0800
  ...I am building a bench tester/cleaner for the components. TIA
• parts for 67 type 1 Beetle???
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Sep 1995 23:16:44 -0700
  ...plastic ones) AND a metal clip ring that fits on air cleaner at the preheater hose. One last thing, I'm looking for some...
• Syncro water proofing
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 15:07:36 -0400
  ...it? I figure if VW took the trouble with the air cleaner, maybe they did the same for the ignition system. Mine has regular...
• Re: Brake cleaner, tire treads, and organics
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:58:41 -0800
  No...but i did find out that we're all gonna die anyway. Imagine that! steve "Robert A. Alexander" wrote: > <<<Hey, have you been...
• Leaking intake? or normal sound
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:02:32 -0800
  ...is right at the throttlebody.Is this normal? I tried carb cleaner to see if there is a leak but there is none. Thanks...
• Re: rear hatch lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:06:20 -0600
  Edward - with your carb cleaner you may have removed all the lube. I'm no lock expert but have fixed the keying on one...
• Re: Mold
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:04:18 -0400
  ...Jim McCarthy '87 Syncro Westy >Katy: > >Use "Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher" carbonated cleaner. Available at >Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaners, Price-Club/Costco etc.. Works...
• Re: What octane fuel?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 11:01:38 -0600
  ...They will run more > advance with high octane fuel meaning more power, cleaner combustion. > > There was an interesting item on the news the other...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:45:49 -0700
  ...They do tend to burn cleaner than does gas, though I am not expert enough to tell you why or how much cleaner. You...
• Re: Cleaning Interior: carpet/rugs
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 15:41:02 -0400
  Has anyone used a real carpet/rug cleaner, the kind you rent. I've seen some small ones that look like that would do...
• Re: cleaning seat upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 May 2010 18:10:47 -0700
  ...Protective clothing and respiratory protection may be appropriate when using this purported to be "nontoxic" cleaner. DMc ---- "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Van dies while coming to a stop
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 17 May 2010 19:34:02 -0500
  Get some decent electrical contact cleaner. If possible get Bullfrog brand. It cleans and has anti-corrosion in the same can. Luckily I have...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 10:36:36 -0500
  I much prefer the Bright Red explosion you get with Berryman-B12 Carb cleaner over the near invisible Blue explosion you get with LP...
• Re: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - Boucheron
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:30:31 -0500
  I have had good luck with Clorox Cleanup Cleaner with Bleach. Spray it on, scrub with soft bristle brush, let it stand 5 or...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:13:17 -0400
  ...as possible 2) Spray bolt head and surrounding area with brake cleaner 3) Apply liberal smear of silicone to bolt/pan interface. Voila, fixed...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:42:30 -0500
  ...have any suggestions on what tires, oil, >> filters, tranny fluid, air cleaner, coolant or spark plugs I should be >> using? Or should I be...
• Re: <F> QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 03:24:24 +0200
  "Joe L." wrote: > > As far as I know the plastic disolvers are usually labeled "ELECTRIC" cleaner > > as opposed to "ELECTRONIC". That's your answer...
• Re: A Cleaner Oil Change for Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 08:49:27 -0700
  There was originally a plastic cup which fits neatly under the oil filter for exactly that purpose. > A while back, someone was lamenting the...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:17:42 -0500
  ...slow down on hills? The quick check is to remove the air intake tube from your air cleaner box and go for a blast.
• Re: Addiatives, good or bad? Motor Up BAD BAD BAD
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:10:07 +1200
  >What do other vanagon folks think about using gasoline additives like >injector cleaner or stp gasoline treatment. I'd always thought a bottle >of...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:14:35 -0700
  ...Fuel Tank Weirdness >The Bentley shows >that the vent from the bottom of the charcoal filter goes to the air >cleaner, but the hose...
• Re: Injector cleaning results
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 18:28:52 -0800
  ...I've heard of people making their own ultrasonic cleaners with very simple devices, and i am sure a bottle of cleaner can't...
• Just Say NO OK Vanagoners, Thanks to everyone who replid
  Historical mailing list - The Buslady
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:13:18 EDT
  ...Can i get an aftermarket air cleaner, what the ycost & how do you open the air cleaner? I took off the top but there...
• '89 2.1 digifant stalls
  Historical mailing list - gregory
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 21:44:30 -0700
  ...I recall reading in this group about the door in the air cleaner sticking so I checked. it seemed to move easily but I...
• Re: Brake cleaner, tire etc ..But wait, there's more!
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 07:37:10 EST
  In a message dated 3/22/99 09:19:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, satew@MNINTER.NET writes: << The really important question is: Where...
• Re: cleaning method/ was: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:44:56 -0500
  ...the woodwork to come 'n get us & take our heads!!! Brake cleaner decomposes rapidly, expecially when exposed to sunlight. Jeez, these nuts do not...
• Canadian tire plug sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 09:42:14 -0400
  ...CDN Sentrex Deluxe car covers...... $71.99 Extra strength fuel injector cleaner ....half price and no....... I no longer make commercials for them.... but...
• Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:59:47 -0400
  ...a spare set and want to clean them out with carb cleaner and compressed air...but i need to know the voltage so i...
• Re: coolant system flush chemical
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:12:38 -0700
  ...If you go to your local Walmart in the automotive section they sell the Prestone Flush and Cleaner that works really well. The only...
• Re: Hesitation cured...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 14:09:11 -0500
  ...Sullivan Magic Incantation (swearing profusely) and a can of electrical > connection cleaner. > > Moral of this story: first thing, unplug your electrical connections, clean > 'em...
• Re: Gas - Cheap vs Expensive
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 May 2015 11:38:09 -0700
  ...I add a pint Lucas injector cleaner once a while On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 11:23 AM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Help with wet weather cut out problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 May 2004 16:46:48 -0500
  ...Give the engine a good spray down with Gunk Engine Cleaner, wipe out the inside of the distributor cap and just generally give the...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 14:22:31 -0400
  ...A trusted mechanic preferred to use Brake cleaner, which will remove the oily gunk, and dry fast. I tend to use that now-a...