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• Re: late vannie arm rest flopping
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:14:50 -0600
  ...held on with allen/hex bolts that need to be removed, coated with blue thread lock and put back on. The arm bracket is...
• Re: Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:50:47 -0500
  ...I replied, yes but they all look like aluminum to me. > He replied back, that most connectors these days are copper coated with tin...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:39:26 -0700
  ...The massive gush of hot coolant coated the rear tires >>sending the Vanagon out of control at over 200kph and resulted in a >>spectacular...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:40:32 -0400
  ...You might also consider getting the new muffler and tailpipe ceramic coated to help prevent rust in the future. Depending on where you get...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:02:00 -0500
  ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed >> recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
• Re: Need r. bumper splash pans for '67 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 10:07:47 -0700
  ...Does anyone need (want to buy) a perfectly good set of powder coated (60% gloss black) early splash pans? =) ...............................................................................
• Re: paint removal solutions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 14:19:04 -0600
  ...An electric drill with a rubber eraser installed and coated with toothpaste can be used to drill a hole in glass. To finish off...
• Accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 15:54:19 -0500
  ...721 555Q, is this the p/n for the "new teflon coated" cable that is mentioned in the archives? Thanks in advance, Jay Brown
• Re: Ceramic Coated Heads
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 11:14:15 -0400
  ...000 ago and no leaks yet. > I had these heads ceramic coated. > It is starting to use oil though and is due for rebuild...
• Re: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 28 May 2004 11:53:01 -0400
  I put the ceramic coated S&S headers on my 89 Westy and it was no trouble at all. Why your mechanic had a...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:48:02 -0500
  ...The whole resistor then needs to be coated with something to stop moisture from getting into the cracks in the ceramic and protect your...
• FS; 1966 single cab
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 14:34:28 -0700
  ...assy - Sony AM/FM cassette - custom paint/Neptune Blue - black powder coated trim - custom bed cover/oak frame - custom 5-spoke wheels/locks - 12...
• Re: Nervous about heads
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:00:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...Todd Francis has had his heads (well, his Vanagon's heads) coated with a ceramic material to avoid corrosion. This process sounds promising, but...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 08:33:15 -0400
  ...brakes just for display purposes. > > All black parts are freshly powder coated and also, total genuine > VW/Audi parts! > > I havn´t shipped one...
• Re: Powder coating question--westy stuff
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:40:56 -0800
  ...Powder coating question--westy stuff I was thinking about having my table legs powder coated in silver because of the bits of corrosion and...
• Rustoleum for Muffler Brackets: Will it take the heat?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:58:37 -0700
  ...Galvanized metal, glass and some plastics or surfaces that exceed 200� F Silly question, but since I coated them pretty thick with paint, am...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:38:24 -0500
  ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed >> recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:54:00 -0700
  ...brakes just for display purposes. > > All black parts are freshly powder coated and also, total genuine > VW/Audi parts! > > I havn´t shipped one...
• Re: Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 2 May 2000 12:18:39 -0700
  There is a brown plastic tray that slides in from the top and creates a "shelf." Into the plastic piece fits a vinyl-coated...
• Re: Seeking a Source
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:03:06 -0500
  ...Even better would be the heavier (thicker) metal coated plastic >or Mylar that is used for other industrial applications like shipping >and storage bags...
• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:12:07 -0500
  ...I found Dennis' comment to be pretty snarky-sounding, having a bad day, fella? I did find the poly-coated 25' coil at NAPA...
• Exploding Fridge
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 15 May 2018 15:05:07 +0000
  ...Everything inside is coated with a layer of dried coke. At least it was diet (no sugar). I have yet to see if the...
• items for sale..
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 20:50:12 -0800
  ...Mine is coated again rust and in great shape. Sorry, no ball. Load rating on the hitch says 1500 lbs. 2. 3 Brand new...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 20 May 2005 08:24:48 -0400
  ...I did that to my ceramic coated S&S header pipes with good results. No more burns from accidentally touching hot exhaust pipes while...
• Fwd: 1986 Transporter Syncro Single Cab Pickup For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ray Caamano
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:53:46 -0500
  ...I had it painted. > > Extras: > > 1) Diff Lock > 2) Custom powder coated rack with removable sides > 3) Custom bed liner with large rubber mat...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 17:47:09 -0500
  Well, you could get out the torch and goggles, but instead of welding, you could use flux coated low temperature brazing rod and braze...
• Re: Restoring Vanagon Emblems
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:39:52 -0400
  ...She did a really nice job painting them and then she clear coated them. If you are interested I could see if she would...
• Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:06:37 -0800
  ...I noticed that there are many materials used, lead, steel, powder > coated, etc. but haven't any line on how to shop for these...
• Jerry can supplier
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 22:30:43 -0700
  ...duty Jerry cans are welded up from tough, .9mm steel - powder-coated to resist scratching. Each has a clamp-down lid that seals against...
• Re: WANTED 2 person westy/van middle seats w/ seatbelts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:23:57 -0900
  ...Years ago I shipped a set of headers for a Ford truck from San Diego to Salt Lake City to have them ceramic coated...
• Re: Propane tank still wanted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:48:58 -0700
  OK Chris, I have three on the shelf that have been refurbished and coated with POR-15. $350 plus $100 S&H for one...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 May 2010 15:59:46 -0700
  ...but then....hey ....this cardboard is perfect ...what if I just coated it with say ....fiberglass resin ..? and I painted it flat black first...
• Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:09:29 EDT
  ...pipes, paint them with a good paint (even have then > ceramic > coated) and then wrap them, the paint might not burn off and then...
• Re: rust and the wonders of naval jelly & keeping a van rust free
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:55:00 -0600
  ...Now I wish I had just taken it off and powder coated it. I may yet do that. That naval jelly is marvelous. It...
• Re: painting exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 18 May 2003 08:59:06 -0700
  ...For permanent results, get it ceramic coated or buy the HiTemp paint from Eastwood that will last forever. HTH, Courtney -------Original Message------- From: Simplstupd...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:04:42 -0700
  ...brakes just for display purposes. > > > > All black parts are freshly powder coated and also, total genuine > > VW/Audi parts! > > > > I havn�t shipped one...
• Re: kitchen 12 volt question
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:43:39 -0700
  A kink or sharp bend in the line? Is the vinyl tubing coated with brown deposits on the inside? This could have flaked off...
• Re: Vanagon bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:47:25 -0700
  ...these have the diamond plate welded onto the tops and powder coated, all one piece. I also got the 2" receiver both ends "just...
• Rapid left blinker after fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:59:49 +0000
  ...three female spade connectors on the wires to that corner and coated all connections in dilectric grease.  All bulbs flash when the emergency flashers...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 18:36:42 -0700
  ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed > recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
• Re: Vanagon Shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 00:45:40 EDT
  ...or have the trans pulled and rebuilt using the latest style 'coated' syncros. And yes, the 091 boxes can be somewhat pricey to rebuild...
• Removing A/C from 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Melissa E. Mourkas
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 18:11:32 -0500
  ...One has what appears to be a sensor and/ or ground wire hooked up to it, another is coated with black goo, and the...
• Re: POR 15 vs. Corrolless
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 07:28:48 -0700
  ...It does not need to be top coated and you can paint over it without using any special chemicals applied within in a certain...
• Re: Flashing light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:59:07 -0400
  ...Short the sender terminals -- if gauge stops blinking then may be poor connection or sender electrodes coated or mixture way off. If still blinking...
• More info on tencentlife's motors....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:59:55 +0000
  ...The exhausts I produce by hand in small batches, and then they get ceramic coated. All my available copies are spoken for with engine...
• Re: Ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 13:03:17 -0800
  ...of less radiant heat exposure... > >Takes about two weeks plus shipping time to get them coated. > >Swaintech was the pioneer of coatings. > >Robert > > >Robert
• Re: Friday foolishness- Murphy in the garage
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 09:43:12 -0700
  ...After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch. � Anthony's Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will...
• Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 07:26:44 -0500
  ...Whereas I stock the first two systems, you must allow 2-3 weeks for the ceramic coated system. My part numbers are as follows...
• Re: Tin-can westy toaster
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:08:10 -0600
  ...BTW, some of those are tin coated. Others are called tin cans for historical reasons, but are steel only. Here is what Wickipedia says...
• Re: Digifant overview/troubleshooting / stabilant 22
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:35:12 -0600
  ...But it is because the greases is squeezed away from the actual mechanical connection while the metal parts of the connector remain coated, protecting...
• Re: Washing case halves
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 18:01:36 -0500
  ...I'm not sure I'd want to put anything I eat off of into a dishwasher that had had engine parts coated with...
• Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:57:49 -0400
  ...I took it to a local radiator shop, they dipped the tank, cut out the bad section welded up with new metal then coated...
• Fwd: POR15 vs. Eastwood Corroless
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 17:39:16 -0400
  ...It is a rust over primer and doesn't need to be top coated. Due to EPA regulations it comes too thick, so thin...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 05:01:31 -0500
  Vincent, all the ones I do here are sandblasted then coated with two coats of black POR-15 It�s the only coating that...
• Re: Roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:20:36 -0700
  ...Ordinary plastic coated gas pipe can be cut to length and fits the Yakima 1A towers. Installing a few sets of Yakima WideBody in...
• Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:55:50 -0000
  ...a wonderful > > electrical cell? > > Would one not end up with aluminium coated copper, and no cylinder block? > > Anyone able to confirm copper coolant pipes...
• How to remove cabinet to do A/C repair
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 09:59:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...does any one know how many screws are holding the ceiling in place? Looks like there are four brass (or coated to look like...
• Re: question about replacing temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:24:53 -0800
  ...getting the connector > off easy. > I have my exhaust pipes ceramic coated so getting to the plug is easy with no > heat to burn...
• Re: Bus Depot and debate for Californians
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:52:56 -0700
  ...You name it. > > What you see in the theatre is candy coated compared > to the dirt, crime and > rage of mother nature that we...
• Re: Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:54:01 -0400
  ...home wiring, consists of a 6' > copper > coated 1/2" rod driven at least 5' into the earth, as well as ground > clamps > to...