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• antifreeze for Vanagon's - revisited 2006?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:59:32 -0400
  Vanagon folks know, but may not always remember, to use phosphate-free, aluminum compatible coolant (orange/environmental coolants are OK, correct?) with distilled water...
• Re: Vanagon Check List - what to bring
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:16:39 EST
  ...specific tools, clamps, tape (both electric and duct), wire, oil, > phosphate-free coolant, fuses, etc. - Spare water pump? Tire plug kit, > Bentley Manual, your...
• Re: Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 15:33:20 -0700
  "Is the orange coolant from GM that is phosphate free ok to use?" I surely do hope so, I've been using it for...
• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 01:14:34 EDT
  ...I would like it to be squeaky clean and WHITE, not yellow.< Michael, I am certain a solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) will work...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:14:18 -0800
  ...When > you used to see a lot of antifreezes containing phosphates, these were put > in for corrosion control, as well as to sequester minerals...
• Pop Top Seal For Sale / Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - FLADGER
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:40:28 -0700
  ...I relize that it must be phosphate free in order to NOT damage the aluminum heads. C.F. === Volkswagen Owners! Your official Parts Locating...
• Re: Water & Coolant & leaks
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 08:46:38 -0800
  ...As we it is recommended to always use phosphate free coolant (which starts out in blue color from VW or Autobahn) because of chemical...
• Coolant sludge?
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:11:22 -0800
  ...Is this the famed sludge? This 84 1.9L had a mixture of the green Sierra and the Zerex G-05 phosphate free stuff...
• Re: Engine running COLD
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:53:55 -0500
  ...It's the VW non-phosphate stuff. I don't have any leaks. On Feb 13, 2011, at 1:06 PM, John Rodgers <inua...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Jun 2011 to 15 Jun 2011 - Special issue (#2011-493)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:23:02 -0400
  ...As long as it's phosphate free it's good, VW brand or whatever ! On 2011-06-15, at 3:54 PM, Automatic digest...
• RE: Outrageous oil change prices
  Historical mailing list - Fast, Timothy
  Mon, 12 May 1997 13:42:24 -0500
  ...Vanagons require a phosphate-free antifreeze that most places do not stock. Good luck Tim 88 Westy (The Battle Bus)
• Re: Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Gregory J. Litzenberger
  Fri, 7 May 1999 09:08:21 -0700
  ...Would it be due to poor coolants with phosphate, or what? Thanks-a-lot! Greg G.N.Litz@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need...
• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:10:22 PDT
  what is a fern bar? a place to drink fern juice??? > >I am certain a solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) will work and that...
• Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 19:15:52 +1200
  ...The setting reaction of polyester resin with methylethyl-ketone-phosphate catalyst releases heat; put too much MEKP in, or have too large a solid...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 06:28:23 -1000
  ...I use Zerex Long-life coolant, which is yellow, and which is phosphate free. I believe that a phosphate free coolant is available from...
• 85 Westy running warm.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 15:22:58 -0400
  ...I need to change over to phosphate free coolant anyway which means opening the system (and consequently bleeding it). It also appears that my...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 14 May 2014 20:10:23 -0400
  ...COM> wrote: > I get mine from coolant cows which are fed phosphate-free blue feed in the Swiss mountains and are milked by lederhosen...
• Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:00:50 -0400
  I am about to change my Coolant over to Prestone Longlife with no Phosphate in it. Can I use 10 min flush to flush...
• PROTECT YOUR ENGINE!!!! Do not use tap water for your engine
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:08:18 -0500
  ...preferred to prevent electrolysis in the motor.......you can use the phosphate free stuff, but why risk it when all of the engine tear...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:22:38 EDT
  ...you need to drink the phosphate free stuff.. :<) chris
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???+ pH
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 20:53:51 -0500
  Anything phosphate-free will do the job. Spending more won't get you more. I bought Pentosin for my Saabs but ain't gonna...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 21:17:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...I would stay away from anything that contains any "phosphate" regardless of what they claim on the label. There are several new brands on...
• Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 May 1999 21:33:45 -0400
  ...Texaco DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:06:30 -0800
  ...course, the coolant should be completely drained and replaced with the phosphate free ethylene glycol antifreeze/distilled water mixture of your choice. You may...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 20:56:30 -0600
  ...Like the ones I listed. "Non phosphate e-glycol" is not a spec. "GM orange" is not a spec. The spec says what coolant...
• Re: coolant question
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 14:45:20 -0700
  ...Didn't mention anything about > Phosphate free. Am i missing something? > Should i bother going to a VW dealship (yuck) and getting some coolant...
• Re: Da Pink Stuff
  Historical mailing list - t
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 22:39:35 -0800
  ...tim o'brien > Dave Baker wrote: > > Anyone know of a less costly source for VW antifreeze? You know, the > phosphate-free pink stuff. > > Dave...
• Thermostat Housing
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 16:14:06 -0600
  ...The ones that got me moving were related to the type of anti freeze to use, with the emphasis on color and Phosphate free...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 13 May 2014 13:30:37 -0700
  I personally use Zerex G-05, but according to Go Westy you don't need anything other than a phosphate free coolant: http://www...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 16:28:26 -0800
  ...a counter-clockwise fashion to activate the > secret VW Dumb Previous Owner Wrong Coolant Phosphate Eater Device? I'm > all ears. > > > --Patrice > 85GL "VanaBlue" >
• Re: G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:54:28 -0400
  ...When compared to some typical phosphate free off the shelf coolants a flush and fill would run about $25. So, is it worth the...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:15:37 -0700
  ...the famous Wallyworld brand, also manufactured by BASF, $3.99/gal. Phosphate Free, tastes awful. pensioner (buys costco gas, wallyworld A/F, RatShack components...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 10:40:56 -0400
  ...The "green stuff" usually contains phosphates and silicates, and is the older "standard" coolant. The "blue stuff" is VW's proprietary coolant. David Brodbeck...
• Re: Body Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 10:41:13 -0400
  ...This liquid turns rust chemically into zinc phosphate (dull silver finish) and can then be painted. I spray my affected body seams about once...
• Prestone Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Rosebud
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:31:15 -0400
  If the anti freeze doesn't say "phosphate free" do not use it, even if it is Prestone. I have seen three engines with...
• Re: Zerex phosphate-free coolant/Engine Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 16:40:47 -0500
  ...Zerex phosphate-free coolant > Jerry @ Con Rod Northwest in Seattle, who has specialized in >rebuilding Wasserboxers for years, said to me that if you...
• Re: SIERRA Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 12:59:26 -0700
  ...Use proper spec ethylene glychol non-phosphate. > I am >getting a jelly-like brown build-up on coolant reservoir, underside of >pressure cap, and...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Fri, 20 Dec 96 23:19:53 CST
  ...Cost was $7-8 USD. > >Karl >88 GL > >.- > > Sierra is another brand of phosphate FREE antifreeze. I've used thiis brand and had very...
• Re: Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 17:21:36 -0600
  ...Just good quality phosphate-free (aluminum safe) stuff. Chuck Kuecker ckuecker@mcs.net '83 Scirocco (Katy's car now) '58 Ghia Convert '75 Bug...
• Re: Coolant Preference
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:30:20 -0600
  ...ca/huotx/engine1.htm he uses Preston PF (PF is for Phosphate Free) so do I. At $20 I couldn't afford all the...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:46:46 -0700
  ...Westy?< > > When I called GoWesty with this question a few years ago they recommended > Sierra (green, phosphate free and readily available). > > Markus > '87 Westy >
• Re: Coolant & Oil
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 16:31:47 -0500
  ...Do use phosphate-free coolant to top up. Since you don't know what kind of coolant been put in, after you located the...
• Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA"
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:14:15 -0400
  ...I also wonder if when most people switch from the waterboxer to the I-4 they stop using phosphate(sp?) free coolant. Says in...
• Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:41:13 -0500
  ...Who else makes phosphate-free coolant, other than the $$$/gal dealer stuff. I have called many autoparts stores, and none of them have any...
• '86 Syncro Mechanic in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Herbert Pierce
  Fri, 19 May 2000 10:04:50 -0400
  ...You know, ones that know that the coolant needs to be phosphate free and the glue kit must be OEM VW. Any If anyone...
• orange stuff
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 11:35:39 -0800
  ...Is it any good or does it have phosphates in it. It says it's good for all alum. blocks. Anybody use this stuff...
• Re: weakly stats ...
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 22:19:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Can color alone differentiate phosphate from > non-phosphate? I have what appears to be the usual green stuff in my > Vanagon now, I have...
• Blue goo question
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 23:08:01 EST
  ...I bought some phosphate free anti-freeze from the VW dealer (3 gallons) with the intention of flushing and replacing my fluid. I was...
• Re: while we're on the coolant subject
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 21:12:37 -0400
  In a message dated 96-07-17 03:57:16 EDT, most@gibbs.oit.unc.edu (David E Most) writes: << 2) The only phosphate...
• LEAK
  Historical mailing list - Lynn Sheeley
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 09:55:21 EDT
  ...VW has always wanted phosphate free and ours always has >contained it until dex-cool. >> A long-time VW repair shop guy told me...
• Re: Prestone anti-freeze (Dex Cool)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 12:22:33 -0700
  ...It also states that is free from phosphates > and silicates. Thanks, George '85 Westfalia > -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright ~This message...
• Re: FW: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 18:19:25 -0600
  ...Any Phosphate free favorites that > everyone likes ? > > Thanks, > > Bob >
• Re: Antifreeze ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:56:59 -0600
  ...it because of toxicity or the lack there of? > > Second, why phosphate free? Corrosion? > > Thanks for the poop, in advance of course. > > Robyn > 91...
• repair manual
  Historical mailing list - Wickham, Steve
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 14:05:21 -0700
  ...Lowtox coolant acceptable for use with the water boxer (e.g. phosphates) 2) What is the general consensus on which repair manual is best...
• coolant
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 08:23:45 -0400
  ...He claims that the Gulf product is safe and non-corrosive (though it does NOT say "no phosphates" on the label) and that using...
• coolant problem fix! Re: Losing Power (the solution)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 07:39:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When it was > unplugged, the problem disappeared. > (snip) > > Also I was told that I should be using distilled water with the non-phosphate > coolant...
• Re: Canadian Westy Owner's - Is there a decent Can. Tire coolant for my 84
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 18:37:00 -0500
  ...They have a Store brand called "Long-life" which is phosphate and silicate free. Here, it's about $11.99 or $12.99 a...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 31 May 2002 09:55:39 -0700
  ...It says safe for >>all >> aluminum parts on the label, but it doesn't say phosphate free. So is >> Prestone safe? If not, what...
• Re: Coolant flushing ?s
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 19:47:36 -0700
  Barry, does it matter what color as long as both are phosphate free ethyl glycol? John McLean 87 Vanagon GL Davidson wrote: > Barry, > Did...
• Antifreeze Experiment
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 15:41:58 EST
  ...I use Prestone 5/150 in my bus, and Zerex 5/100 (not phosphate free) in my Dodge cargo van. I was curious if...