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• Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 18:48:41 -0700
  Do these seals fill the gap between the front edge of the door and the front end? Do they make a noticeable difference in...
• Re: Total Brake Job (longish)
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:24:53 -0000
  ...When you bleed the brakes, pushing the pedal to the floor, the seals come on contact with that area and eat the seals. John...
• Re: Using transmission from van with engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:33:27 -0800
  ...Did not try to just repl seals. Repl the Final drive, mainshaft and shift shaft seals and give it a try. I have them...
• Re: FW: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy,Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:17:06 -0500
  >Not sure of current situation, but earlier true synthetics >could/would swell some rubber (seals) by up to 7%. I read in several places...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 07:11:56 -0500
  ...a) have the wrong seals on the tubes (there are two different sizes differentiated by color in the kit). b) Have the wrong sized...
• Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:40:04 -0700
  ...As you found out, wind wing seals are a PITA, they were installed at the factory before the assembly was put into the door...
• Re: Wind Noise
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 21 May 2002 13:58:23 +1000
  ...It sounds as if the seals are not >seated in spots against the body frame when shut. Assuming it is the door seals (and...
• Re: Drive Flange Seals - Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 06:02:01 EST
  ...Once out, I wanted to replace the drive flange seals. It took about one hour to replace the seals. I followed directions from list...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:56:33 +0000
  ...weeks ago I also > replaced the rocker covers, with new cork seals, as one of them was > leaking. Thing is, now both covers have...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 09:58:59 -0500
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows >>> >>> >>> >>> Wipers for the two front doors >>> >>> >>> >>> Seals for the refrigerator vent >>> >>> >>> >>> Seals for the 3 boxes...
• FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:19:10 -0800
  ...These are for a 1985 "Transporter" model Vanagon. - both side windows with seals - Black/grey bench type front seat. Pics; http://tubaneil.googlepages.com...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 16:39:50 -0700
  ...removing side window & saving seals >> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:33:21 -0600 >> >> You can make the tools from an old yardstick. Use...
• Re: 1.6 TD Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:05:20 -0800
  ...Send it to a reputable re-builder if it's just seals. > > Jason > Uberbus > > > >> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 7:25 PM, Chris...
• R & R of doors?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 13:27:17 -0600
  ...Before going whole hog and replacing the door seals (is this worth it?) is there a way of removing the slop from the door...
• Re: Soundproofing / Insulation and rust
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:14:18 -0600
  ...The seals are in good shape, just noisy. Any suggestions as how to deal with this without actually replacing the seals? John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Deals on Pop-top seals?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 00:44:48 -0800
  >What are the best sources for these for price and quality? Are there >things I need to watch out for? I recently ordered seals...
• Window Seals, scrapers, etc, etc
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:18:15 -0600
  ...Close inspection shows scrapes worn \, out, seals and felts worn out. Added to the projedct leist. Anything I need to watch out for when...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:36:18 -0400
  The correct seals for the ATF to differential have bumps on the top so that when correctly installed there is a space between them...
• replacing windscreen seals
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 95 18:04 CDT
  Sarah, I don't know who you talked to about the windscreen seals, but with four hands, a piece of twine (I prefer nylon...
• noise from door seals at speed
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 13:01:19 -0500
  ...Does anyone know of a method for correcting this problem short of installing new door seals?
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 21:05:16 +1200
  >Rubber seals!!!! what the hell are those, what for???? ha ha ha..... >Ben Food for rubber sharks...
• Re: power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:22:19 -0700
  ...I have now replaced > the two washers/seals on the banjo fitting twice and the fluid > continues to leak at the seals. These are...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:47:38 -0700
  ...They're new covers, seals and bales from GoWesty (http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23641&category_id=&category_parent_id...
• Re: tranny flange seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 23:06:08 -0400
  If gear oil is getting inside the CV joints, it is the plug seals in the flange.plate. Remove the joint and check the...
• Re: 20/50 full syntetic motorcycle oil
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 23:48:38 +0000
  ...I bought a case, and will be freshening the o-rings and seals on my engine and switching it up...yes it was that...
• RE:Lloyds mats (was:Pop Top Seal - leading edge)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 15:50:08 -0600
  Wendy, I dont know anything about the westy seals but I recently bought a full set of Lloyds mats for my 86 GL. They...
• Re: Replacing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:13:40 -0700
  ...usda.gov> wrote: > How hard is it to replace the window seals? I have a new set laying > around and want to replace the...
• Re: Motoroil and specific heat (Ed Hackett)
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 11:51:41 -0600 (CST)
  ...I presume that, over time, the partially dry seals soak up the synth. oil and expand, thus ending the leak. Sami ('75 Westf.)
• Bus Depot luggage rack seal and wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 30 May 1998 08:56:26 -0700
  ...Otherwise, the seals are great--their appearance is very much like the original seals. -Mark McCulley
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:56:53 EDT
  ...No rust. > > actually ive had quite a few vans from Coastal California that had substantial rust under the window seals from the ocean salt...
• Re: jack, costs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 10:30:02 -0500
  ...RC For one of my items that I needed the bearings and seals for I ordered a kit at about 1/2 the price...
• Re: speaking of rear oil seals: end play shims?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:33:43 -0400
  The crankshaft seals really do not wear out or go bad unless you have an awful lot of mileage or something is wrong. The...
• Re: Readjusting poptop after installation
  Historical mailing list - Pete Geisen
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:25:52 -0400
  Here are some pictures after installing the luggage rack and seals. The back left still sits lower than the right. You can see (last...
• Re: Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:10:04 -0500
  ...overhaul kit, friction clutch plates with differential seals )- http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/65004D.html Overhaul kit(Includes, paper gaskets, O rings, lip seals, metal...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:15:42 -0400
  ...This prevents the seals from hardening and losing their compliance. Personally I'd recommend sticking with the R12 (and replacing the compressor seals). The...
• Re: De-chromify windows?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 May 2008 05:38:18 EDT
  ...I notice that this page says, regarding the chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them out, your windows will...
• Re: Replacing fiberglass insulation...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 00:55:31 -0500
  ...Knowing that, I am replacing all the utility connections and seals. BINGO!! give this man a cookie!! i have seen people dump thousands into...
• Joel's bosch stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 11:08:32 EDT
  ...There was a recall on VW's fuel injector seals. Do you think these part numbers reflect the new upgraded part? I think we...
• Winter Maintenance For A/C's
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 05:51:34 -0600
  ...Turning on the A/C wets the seals, and prevents leakage of the refridgerant. Leakage due to the drying out of seals is not...
• Re: Email Fact on Engine Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 15:15:50 -0700
  ...Setting the ring seals can be done with thumbs in some cases and pipe arbors made up at home, however, considerable skill/patience is...
• Re: expandable push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:38:40 -0400
  ...Uses the same block and head seals as the normal tubes, and uses two o-ring seals for the interface. As long as it...
• FS: Poptop/Luggage Rack Seals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:43:13 -0600
  ...All 3 components to renew the pop top seals. No black silicone glue/sealer .... I'm keeping it! Great stuff! $40.00 plus shipping...
• engine tin seal
  Historical mailing list - Gary Nichols
  Thu, 28 Mar 96 15:53:30 PST
  Has anybody found an alternate source for the rubber engine seals for Vanagon cooling tin? You know, the pice of rubber pinchweld that goes...
• Re: Poptop Seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 14:15:12 -0100
  ...Does anyone know of any > instructions for replacing the seals. It doesnt seem to difficult but, > thought there may be some tricks. I didnt...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:01:12 -0700
  ...the rebuilder and we are replacing: >..... > Complete Gaskets Replacement of All seals I'm sure someone on this list will know, and there's...
• Re: Water under back seat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 10:37:48 +0000
  ...We recently replaced all the > roof seals (Bus Boys-great seals!) I'm sure it's not coming from there. > There is just a...
• Re: Winshield seal
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 17:24:34 -0400
  >>always leak, especially windshield seals. Having made window seals for= >Bugs and Buses since 1976, I learned this the hard way when the old...
• head gaskets/cylinder seals
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 05:23:55 PDT
  ...I'm wondering if it is advisable to take care of the cyliner seals while I have the heads off or if this nonprofessional...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:43:34 -0500
  ...and quick way to remove the side windows without destroying the seals on a Vanagon? I remember removing the back window of my Jetta...
• Re: Window seals - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 06:54:59 -0400
  ...Were is the best place = > to purchase the new seals as a cost saver buying a full seal kit. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• Head Leak Questions...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 09:29:45 -0700
  ...In addition to a head gasket leak are there also seals at the top of the pistons that can cause this. If so...what...
• Re: Synchro Tranny leak
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 16:27:15 -0400
  ...Anyway, ask him about this as he is so obsessed with the syncro tranny seals he has self manufacturered a line of aftermarket seals...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:19:38 -0700
  ...Not all of the seals >> were doing this, the large end seals which are made of the same material >> were fine and most of...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:20:10 -0400
  ...So don't confuse our seals with the other poptop seals out there, which are generally just generic off-the-shelf weatherstrip marketed as...
• Window seals and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:39:26 -0500
  I just completed replacing all the seals and scrapers around the passenger and driver windows on my '88 vanogon. They were pitiful and past...
• Re: hydraulic clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 16:26:52 -0400
  ...BTW, Kirk mentions replacing seals in these cylinders. When I did mine, I was told you can't buy these seals anymore - had to...
• Re: bellows boot follow -up q
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:08:55 -0700
  The boot doesn't hold in the power steering fluid; the seals do. If a significant amount of fluid has been lost, new seals...
• Re: New A/C Seals, What else?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:32:31 -0500
  ...Stan On Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:03:36 EDT Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM> writes: > I am putting in new a/c seals...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 08:40:06 -0400
  ATF fluid going into the differential is usually the governor seal, not the seals between the auto and diff sections. This is also repairable...
• Re: Starting a bus that's been sitting for 6 mos.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 07:58:39 -0500
  ...Of course seals in the engine work the same way, but they are not nearly as tempermental as the seals in the AC system...