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• /ffffriday: Racing Brake Pads for Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 9:18:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They are available in two competition and one high performance street compounds. One competition pad is for 600F-1400F range and the other is...
• Re: Restoration business in Memphis, lets buy it!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 11:04:51 MST
  ...Better yet a compound in Montana by the Freeman. We could call ourselves the Veemen! The government would surround us and start playing Greatful...
• Re: Wax & Paint
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 09:29:55 -0400
  ...After trying different compounds, I found that the best and easiest approach was to use McGuiers (sp?) Body Scrub, followed by their cleaner/wax...
• Re: Subject: removing rust on poptop from corroded rubber seal...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 10:44:15 -0700
  I used a rubbing compound a hand towel and some elbow grease. Worked well Phil***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(for...
• Re: Tightening Armrests
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:20:22 -0800
  ...If you remove one at a time and apply a little clear nail polish, blue loctite, vibratite or similar light locking compound the naggly...
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:03:31 -0800
  ...Don't use them in summer as they are a soft compound that wears fast in hot weather I am told. What size tires...
• locking compounds
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 24 May 2000 21:16:39 -0700
  At 03:47 PM 5/24/2000 -0600, you wrote: >Loc-tite comes in many different formulations and strengths (red, blue, >etc.). Some are...
• Need Diesel, Glow Plug Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 11:47:02 EDT
  ...This problem is compounded by the fact that the customer is in Panama on a Yacht (where is the Vanagon conten? I have no...
• Gas leak patch stuff actually works
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2005 08:05:27 -0500
  ...it's a roll of black compound with a white center, about four inches long and a half inch in diameter. To use it...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:48:28 -0700
  ...The membrane features multiple laminations of special aluminum foil, high-density polymer films and a thick layer of rubberized asphalt waterproofing compound. " -- Mike "Rocket...
• Camping Alert - Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:31:01 -0700
  ...southeast Georgia, which have been burning since late April. �This is compounded by the over 200 wild fires burning in northeast Florida at various...
• Fw: Faucet Fun, etc. . .
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 21:42:30 -0400
  ...It uses > > an amomnia (sorry spelling?!?) compound. Not that that helps us > understand/ > > use the fridge any better. > > > > Richard 85 Westy 119K
• Re: bolts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 05:59:51 EST
  ...Just make sure you put some antisieze compound on the threads before you torque them down so they will come out easier the next...
• Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please RED
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 16:18:13 -0800
  ...To create more molecules of iron oxide (or similar compounds), you have to have more molecules of oxygen available and those typically come via...
• Re: fuel pump instructions?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:06:35 -0800
  ...have a new pump, but that is all.� Is there some compound that is used on the hose connections or anything like that? Thanks...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 12:51:41 -0300
  ...to keep it from rusting as long > as possible? Anti-rust compounds? Special seam sealer/filler? Moving to > Arizona?? > > -- > Brett in Portland, OR > "Albert...
• Re: Clutch Chatter...Silicone contamination!!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 22:15:18 EST
  ...Use only RTV compounds that are labeled for use with engines that have O2 sensors. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<K-ville,NC...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Volks Cafe
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 13:14:21 -0700
  ...When putting on the new wheels should I use anti-sieze compounds? > > Also, should I just torque them down as tight as I can...
• RE thread on brakes, Dot3,4, etc.(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:53:08 -0700
  ...Brakes for street vehicles use a lining compound that works best at low-ish temperatures. Your brakes have to work at the bottom of...
• Amsoil question..a few comments from the digest
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:12:34 -0700
  ...Amsoil is said to contain an anti-frothing compound..dunno about that but I got 2 hard seasons of racing from my 'good' motor...
• Re: lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:28:01 -0700
  ...I lube that surface very, very sparingly with copper anti-seize compound. if you just sanded on the metal part of the pad a...
• ECU or Harness or AFM plug Malfuction Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:59:06 -0800
  ...Clean with electronic cleaner, I use Tarn x, the coat with Electric grease compound I use OX GUARD. The third thing is the wire...
• Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 May 2001 15:32:48 -0700
  ...Have fun! > Paul Borghese wrote: > > Does anyone know if you can wet sand acrylic enamel then use a rubbing > compound to eliminate the orange...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump?(Saga continues, pics on www)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 02:41:07 EDT
  ...Or you are running valve grinding compound there. A good machinist can easily remove the back cover of the oil pressure relief valve to...
• Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:43:09 -0400
  ...paint, as you > might with the body by using a rubbing compound. Am I correct? > > -What kind of paint would I use? > > -Any particular...
• Re: leaking thermostat
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 28 May 2007 21:32:33 -0400
  As long as the lower housing in not cracked, my suggestion would be to try some "Right Stuff" gasket compound available from NAPA auto...
• Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 14:51:32 -0500
  ...light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep the salt air and occasional hurricane winds from driving anything...
• Re: My New Bentley
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:34:15 -0700
  ...Vanadium carbide, an inorganic compound; Vancouver > Canucks, a NHL hockey team; Vehicle code, a motor vehicle traffic legal > system" ........etc. > > They have them at...
• sealing compound, need help
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 20:43:14 -0500
  -------------- I am doing a major rebuild on my 2.1 and have sealant questions. First is there a better book than the Bentley for...
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 22:47:25 -0500
  ...A bit softer compound than the Nokians, but I was very satisfied with them on my Syncro. On Mar 8, 2012, at 11:03...
• Re: Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left (VW Service)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 08:26:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...And when they don't do the work correctly, it compounds the problems. My complaint is primarily against VW's service department (what an...
• Re: Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:00:47 -0700
  ...the wheel wells front and rear with the fibreglass-reinforced roofing compound. It has made it a great deal quieter. I want to do...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:23:16 -0500
  ...It features a proprietary Silica compound and directional tread pattern, and received the top rating in a German road test comparison. It is designed...
• Re: AC high pressure hose leaks-87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 May 2004 18:06:51 -0400
  ...any suggestions on stopping the leaks without replacing the difficult to route $300+ hose? Route a cheaper hose routed conveniently? Apply molasses type compound...
• gas gauge, sudden fuel economy drop
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Prescott
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:35:08 EDT
  ...However, the problem is compounded by a drop in fuel economy. We've gone from 18-20 mpg to 10-12 mpg. It appears...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:41:50 -0600
  ...Most new fuels have anti knock compounds added along with the Green Peace juices. I think everybody runs regular unleaded in their vans unless...
• Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:25:29 -0800
  ...the lowest speed-it seems to be > associated more > with the compound of the pad than a > "vibrating-harmonic--not enough > anti squeal goo...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 16:09:47 -0700
  ...They form compounds that precipitate when calcium and magnesium are present. These deposits lead to corrosion underneath. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: mcneely4@cox.net...
• Re: We're Science explains propane refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 19:20:21 -0700
  ...Seems that big >industry does most of their cooling using ammonia, not HFC based >compounds. > >Paul Henderson >'84 Vanagon (137K) > While having my (home...
• Re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list
  24 Jan 97 12:49:56 PST
  ...Got a container of "Nothin's Better" glass polish compound. You wouldn't believe the difference in having clean GLASS makes in getting the...
• cracked heads
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 19:26:11 -0500
  ...I am unable to track down the sealing compound by part # that's in bentley. The only place that can get it is the...
• vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:14:41 -0800
  ...These help, though I could do without the studs most of the time, the snow tread and compound of the tire is wonderful. Getting...
• rain-x and windshield polish
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 08:33:23 CST
  ...we polished my nephew's windshield with some extremely fine paint/body polish (rubbing compound) and it made a tremendous difference ... it got all...
• Re: WAS: .... parts van? (84 Westy.....) NOW: Poll. Most Vanagons in your yard?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:06:30 -0800
  ...most Vanagons any of you listers have had in their yard, > compound, or "Area 54" at any one time? > > Total Vanagons on your property...
• Re: Sulfur smell on acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:52:05 -0800
  Your Cat is working, it's converting sulfur compounds into hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell). First cure is to change your brand of gas...
• Re: Darrell's transaxle lubricant question- reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 01:47:36 EST
  ...GL5 can contain some sulfur compounds which have been known to corrode the brass that is used in the syncros. VW fixed that problem...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:51:03 GMT
  ...required a > delicate balance between applying enough pressure to get the compound to work > effectively and applying too much pressure resulting in it working...
• OEM Pop Top Seals and Fibreglass Oxidation
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:26:49 -0400
  ...I used a rotary buffer with a sponge pad and fine automotive rubbing compound. The top came up like new. The fiberglass gleams. 3M...
• Re: singles group
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 19:29:07 -0700
  ...Loves long drives, rubbing compound and waxing in the shade, music, campfires, a good vacuuming, doesn't smoke nor drink oil, however is a...
• Re: New electric power option?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 10:57:04 -0800
  ...Actually, it's more likely a water-activated chemical hydrogen generating > compound, similar to the Mg-Fe packs in military field rations' Flameless > Ration...
• Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 09:59:04 -0700
  ...I suspect the tread compound is softer than most. Running these tires year round is an experiment of sorts. Is this kind of thing...
• Re: Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 12:35:17 CST
  On Fri, 13 Jan 95 11:27:50 CST Patrick Tower said: >I don't know if polishing compound will take care of the...
• Re: speaking of flat tires. . .
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 08:15:16 -0800
  ...some have used anit-seize compound... some say this doen't work for long... some say to just back off the nuts and then...
• Re: snow tires
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:54:26 -0800
  ...it's not only their tread design, it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice and snow and cold slippery surfaces...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:17:21 -0400
  ...A decent Mastic compound to coat the fiberglass following by a decent, protective coat of weather-resistant matching paint should do the job well...
• Re: Nexen Winguard 231 Ice Snow Tire?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:58:42 -0400
  ...This has a similar silica compound and directional tread design to the Nokian and Vredestein snows, but is not studdable (to my knowledge). Kumho...
• Re: (F) Wart injection. (Anti-shellac fuel additive)
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 18:16:41 -0700
  ...find any OB, and it seems I have misplaced my yobo. :-) Bill Korea 38th ADA 2/71 Improved Hawk Tu bong sung compound 696
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 12:56:00 -0600
  ...fuel hitting the hot exhaust > pipes. > To compound the problem the engine is in the rear and from what I've read > here on...
• Re: Formica question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 May 2006 16:18:57 -0500
  ...You could also try some plastic polish or any kind of polishing compound, just try to get a polisher whose roughness most closely matches...
• Re: 83 H2O Head Installation
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:12:10 EST
  ...That is taking some valve grinding compound, >putting it on top of cylinder then placing the cylinder in >the head and grinding it for...