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  • Re: Paint Code for Grey Cabinet
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:14:18 -0400
    ...So close a match that I could not spot the test dab that > had dried on the piece. > > The matching paint was needed for...
  • Re: VW junkyard/service in Iowa.
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:59:02 -0500
    ...He's a free lance electrician by trade, but dabbles in many venues. DM&FS At 12:27 PM 6/11/2007, Robert Keezer...
  • Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:49:38 +0000
    ...term=link> > > <https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8- > > 4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 8:13...
  • Errors on Microfiche (Not having such good luck with Jim Ellis)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Oct 1995 23:45:39 -0500
    ...Donald Baxter '85 GL _________________________________________________________ Donald Baxter Atlanta, Georgia 404.874-3292 (home) <dbax@mindspring.com> 404.447.6831 (work) <dab1@jhk.com> _________________________________________________________ The "frog...
  • Re: Repairing the Foil?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:33:28 -0700
    ...secure your jumper wire to the circuit board >with a few dabs of glue so it can't vibrate loose. >Regular silicone sealant contains...
  • Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:41:07 -0700
    ...term=link> > > > <https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8- > > > 4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > > > > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 8:13...
  • Blue LEDs and cheap rebuilt alternators
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 03 Aug 1996 13:51:15 -0500
    ...Donald Baxter _________________________________________________________ Donald Baxter Atlanta, Georgia 404.874-3292 (home) <dbax@mindspring.com> 404.447.6831 (work) <dab1@jhk.com> _________________________________________________________ "Forget Tara, Atlanta is...
  • Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 22:52:18 +0000
    ...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 4:30...
  • Re: Washing the poptop
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:56:24 -0800
    If you can find oxalic acid crystals, 1/4 cup in 2 cups water or thereabouts, dab solution on stains and it will take...
  • Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:08:48 -0700
    ...inch x 1/8 dia stainless dowel pin secured with a dab of expoxy; a spring roll pin would also work.� Or a nail...
  • Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:44:35 -0500
    ...I do dab a little extra over the end of the axle stub and nut just to keep the corrosion away. I have also...
  • Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:28:05 -0400
    ...Mark the locations where any screw holes are over sized so when the canvas and metal brackets are off you can put a dab...
  • Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:36:51 -0700
    ...http://www.hrewheels.com/blog/tech-talk/rotational-inertias-effect-on-performance/ For those wheel nuts among us who dabble in strength of materials...
  • Re: Backup camera?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 1 Feb 2022 20:20:44 -0600
    ...2020-05-01-nm_st21_200501_rt_ml_mult_na_na_daba_nd21-c_ao-f_bby-pn_-g_sl-tg_prs-br_brd...
  • Air-cooled Vanagon (Westy) shifter bushing question. A follow up.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Sun, 31 Aug 2014 11:55:55 -0700
    ...It looks to be almost smack dab above the middle of the gas tank. But, because I've never really "seen" this bushing before...
  • Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:23:18 -0400
    ...It took a minute of > whittling on the end of a 1" dowel and a dab of epoxy. Thanks to the > original poster a...
  • Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 16 Jul 1999 18:29:37 -0400
    ...mindspring.com (home) 404 872 0351 > donald.a.baxter@cpmx.saic.com (work) 770 246 6261 > dab1@jhk.com (alternate) > www.mindspring.com/~dbax
  • Re: grey water tank ideas
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Tue, 23 May 2006 14:10:02 -0700
    ...Walt Dabney approved the rig for riverside camping however that was a few years back. CANY requires a portable self contained toilet and and...
  • Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:54:47 -0700
    ...term=link> > > > <https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8- > > > 4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > > > > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 8:13...
  • HOW TO CLEAN YOUR LUGGAGE RACK a step by step procedure
    Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 20:08:47 -0400
    ...Put a dab of silicone or calking on them to hold them temporarily and wait for 30 min. 12. Carefully, with help (you know...
  • Re: auto tranny noise
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:46:24 -0600
    ...Lauterbach, Ph.D., DABT >>211 Old Club Court >>Macon, GA 31210-4708 >> >>Tel. 478=474-3027 >>Fax 478-474-0117 >>Cell 478-731-2966 >> >> >> > > > >
  • Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 4 Dec 2015 18:10:20 -0500
    ...10.9 replacements and a dab of blue Loctite. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: Switch Question
    Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
    Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:56:55 -0400
    ...when replacing the fascia, use a dab of anti-seize on the pins so you can pull the panel easier when you have to...
  • Re: Rear window washer line problem
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:49:05 -0700
    ...Just a piece of flexible hose to join the two and a dab of silicone sealant at either end to assure that the tubing...
  • Re: what do you have in it / Or Hung from It?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 08:37:36 EST
    ...at the exact height to conk some sweet young thing smack dab in the puss as she impetuously steps off a curb right into...
  • Re: Was: '89 Carat .... Seattle ... Now: It's in Edmonds WA
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:22:33 -0800
    people put the T14 connector back on the instrument cluster with a dab of dielectric grease, or something. right ? that connection can't work...
  • Re: stranded
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
    Wed, 28 Sep 94 13:45:16 PDT
    ...Despite my suspicion this'll generate some religious-like discussion, I always put a dab of moly grease on lugs. This is a habit...
  • Re: greasing CV joints - Grease needle experience
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:14:47 -0600
    ...the size of a > > large sewing needle) with a dab of silicone seal. As far > > as i can remember the inner CV's have...
  • Re: Heater dying
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:44:33 -0500
    ...I also dabbed a little grease on the end of the shaft to keep moisture out and provide some future lubrication. The fan has...
  • Re: Noisy steering wheel
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 23 Nov 2013 21:29:09 -0600
    ...Be sure to use just a dab of some dielectric grease as a lubricant for the brass finger that slides. It may be that...
  • Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:31:45 -0400
    ...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:37:56...
  • Re: 76 Type II valve & "O" ring answers and questions
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Wed, 22 May 1996 18:07:51 -0700 (PDT)
    ...If not, get some white paint and dab it on in the correct spot. Measure accurately: Muir has a good description of how to...
  • Re: VanShower
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:44:24 -0500
    ...most > incredibly beautiful, convenient and just plain great spots, are smack dab > on large sandstone slabs. Nothing that needs to be secured to the...
  • Re: Oil plug
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
    Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:13:32 -0400
    ...I know for sure that it was done properly and I always put > a dab of inspectors lacquer when done. When I am working...
  • Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:22:12 -0600
    ...10.9 replacements and a dab of blue Loctite. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of...
  • Re: westy speaker - hammer works
    Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
    Sun, 4 Jun 2006 16:54:05 -0700
    ...Rather than using retaining rings to hold the new OEM blaupunkts in place (since I have no access), I used small dabs of silicon...
  • Turkey/Bathtub/RTV
    Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
    Tue, 19 Oct 1999 07:47:13 -0700
    ...How 'bout it, kids??? Can you find in your Bentleys where is says, "Smear a big dab of that blue snot RTV on the...
  • Re: Dometic Thermistor Function?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:46:31 -0700
    ...You can also put a small dab of > thermal paste between fin and this sensor. > > I did the above to mine, and it turns...
  • Re: Overflow puking water
    Historical mailing list - Tanja Bomb
    Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:46:00 -0800
    ...Love and Rockets, DaBomb
  • Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 27 May 2008 19:23:09 -0500
    ...The price of fuels keeps going up, but that dab of ethanol in the tank - it will lower your gas mileage per gallon. So...
  • Re: Wish List
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:58:31 -0800
    ...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 10:55...
  • Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:00:38 -0500
    ...positioning >>> - take some screws and put them on the door pocket >>> - dab some latex paint on the head of the screw >>> - position the door...
  • Re: Automatic Transmission Governor
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Thu, 30 May 2013 14:04:26 -0400
    ...Lauterbach, Ph.D., DABT Sole Member & Principal, Chemistry & Toxicology Lauterbach & Associates, LLC (Georgia Office) 211 Old Club Court Macon, GA 31210-4708 Tel. 478...
  • Re: Opinions from TIICO customers
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 31 May 2001 05:27:18 -0500
    ...Why is this concept so difficult for you to grasp? I know you dabble in the parts business now and then, I would most...
  • Re: Fridge sealant
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:25:58 -0700
    ...I had to remove the putty inside the fridge > around where the refrigerant pipe comes through and a dab where the > thermostat line comes...
  • Parts ordering experience
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 04 Oct 1996 07:20:43 -0500
    ...Atlanta, GA 30308-1636 404.874-3292 (home) <dbax@mindspring.com> 770.447.6831 (work) <dab1@jhk.com> (work in progress) on the WWW...
  • '76, FI Bus: problems with smoke
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Apr 1996 16:54:02 -0700
    ...Anyone with ideas on tracking down the PCV valve and/or tracing the problem? David Baker '56 All-Stock Double Door Panel dabaker@nas...
  • Re: dipstick tube on 2.1 wbx
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:58:20 -0400
    ...I used a dab of hi-temp Si seal for insurance. A small hose clamp or crimp-ring is used to fix the tube...
  • Re: My door fell off last night
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sat, 4 Apr 2020 13:11:20 -0700
    ...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 12:52...
  • Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:55:33 -0600
    ...Mark the locations where any screw holes are over sized so when the canvas and metal brackets are off you can put a dab...
  • Re: Pesky Oil Leak
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:49:45 -0700
    ...get the metal as clean as you can and dab a little JB on there.. should work or sure help, and not much effort...
  • Re: Need help with old gasket removal (Thanks)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:24:42 -0700
    ...Well, after dabbing off the area and coolant still dripping, I decided to go ahead and apply the high temp RTV sealant to the...
  • Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:29:20 -0800
    ...When someone turning right from Macarthur northbound onto Main eastbound decided to stop as abruptly as her Mercedes would allow, smack dab in the...
  • Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:17:40 -0400
    ...Marc Perdue On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 8:42 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Yes, blotting or dabbing with towel is...
  • Thanks for CC info, Vegemite and SPAM.
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:51:17 -0700
    ...A 454gm jar (2 months supply for a small NZ household is about US2$ as I remember while a miniscule dab in a yuppie...
  • Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 7 Dec 94 8:11:14 PST
    ...After dabbing the area off with a towel, there was still some coolant coming out of the bleeder bolt. So I deftly tightened it...
  • Re: Turkey/Bathtub/RTV
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 19 Oct 1999 14:03:55 -0500
    ...you find in your Bentleys where is says, >"Smear a big dab of that blue snot RTV on the backs of the brake pads...
  • Re: Iow idle problem follow-up
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:48:15 -0800
    ...The one that has a locknut and a dab of paint in it. If that's the case then the throttle plate is not...
  • Re: Overflow puking water
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:25:40 -0600
    ...I'm still in denial that this could be "worst case scenario". > > >Love and Rockets, >DaBomb > > >
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 23 Oct 2004 08:16:38 -0400
    ...I wonder if this would be a good material for experimental wheel well liners? Temporarily attach it with a few dabs of silicone? Keep...