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• Westy/Campmobile Cabinets & Electric Water Pumps
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 00:01:09 EDT
  ...What is this stuff? Looks like it might be teflon and I'm afraid I may have just ruined what was left of the...
• Re: Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:31:13 -0400
  What is meant here, is true stainless steel braided hose with teflon inside (expensive!), not 'racerboy' fake woven stainless covers (cheap!) over regular rubber...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:47:15 -0700
  ...Should I use gas tite teflon tape on the pipe joints? I realize the tapered fittings should seal. But, it looks like some sort...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:46:58 -0800
  ...Just be sure to not touch the > exhaust with any tubing unless it is teflon tubing. > This being said it is for sure an...
• Re: FW: Car top carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:43:17 -0500
  ...Until Yakima solves the "Teflon-slick" cross bar issues, I'll avoid using them whenever possible. BTW, looks like a wonderfull wekend was about...
• Re: Oil cooler discussion
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 15:43:25 -0500
  If you buy the high quality stainless steel Aeroquip hoses with the teflon linings, they should be good to At 10:42 AM 6...
• Re: How can I get the stove/fridge to work 1st time user HELP PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 09:56:29 -0400
  ...It also comes as the 294 without the POL spud attached (use your existing one, use pipe dope or *yellow* teflon tape on the...
• Re: Accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 22:24:28 -0800
  ...One other thing, I have the part # for my '85 listed as 251 721 555Q, is this the p/n for the "new teflon...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 10:16:51 -0800
  ...Gas piping pros I’ve watched will wrap threads in Teflon tape and dope over that. Seals and lubricates. Stuart From: Vincent Dow [mailto...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:14:50 -0500
  The Super Lube adds that Teflon film and it seems to help for this task. Sometimes I'll even work some of their grease...
• Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 11:38:39 CST6CDT
  ...fuel line 2 small hose clamps assemble this all together with teflon tape on the threads. use 1 hose clamp on the fuel line...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 00:56:31 EST
  ...Ultraclean water at elevated temperatures will dissolve Teflon, silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, hafnium nitride, etc., etc. Ultraclean water is literally free of...
• Re: 87 Door Handle broken & Door Stuck!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 16 May 2002 22:26:15 -0500
  ...After you have it released, you can then properly lube the door lock with some teflon spray. When you put the handle back on...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:51:06 -0700
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and > >>> teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work > >>> fine > >>> for...
• Re: Yes, move into the bus and travel the world! Was: Ever live in your bus?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 16:27:17 -0500
  ...I use an MSR Alpine cook-set supplemented with a teflon coated small frying pan with the handle removed for smaller packing. I think...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 15:27:13 -0700
  ...I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . . >I had a braided stainless steel Aeroquip #4 teflon hose made to > connect...
• I'm not a happy Bushrat.
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 23:36:31 GMT
  ...In damp conditions they have an adhesion co-effiecent similar to teflon. Enough to say that I really enjoyed testing the cadence braking theory...
• 1st impression of my demo OME Shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:11:23 -0800
  ...a yellow shock with the captions "Durable Pressure Responsive Seal", "Reliable Teflon Coated Piston", "Tough 18mm shaft" and "Extra long life polyurethane bushings" . The...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:30:16 -0700
  ...The top and > bottom > > >> cable guides a plastic of some sort - teflon maybe - and are not worn > or > > >> broken it appears. Just out off...
• Re: Whine during acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:42:58 -0400
  ...metal, as much as it works as little slip-sheets of Teflon(r) between metal parts. Since tranny tolerances are higher, and most of...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 13:32:25 -0500
  ...it. > Gas piping pros I’ve watched will wrap threads in Teflon tape and dope over > that. Seals and lubricates. > > > > Stuart > > > > *From:* Vincent Dow...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:19:32 -0500
  I've had great success with ZEP 45 TEFLON PENETRATING LUBRICANT. Not easy to find, but works GREAT!!! Jack R. 84 Westy Wolfie -----Original...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 23:40:05 -0700
  ...would blend with gas. > > Is this water I see? > > Pan has Teflon or similar coating. I doubt it but maybe gas ate some of...
• Re: Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:56:30 -0500
  ...t break anything, >> and especially, put something on all fastener threads .. >> Teflon paste, gasket sealer, or anti-seize �compound. .. >> so they don't corrode...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:51:21 -0400
  ...threads leaking "Can" be addressed >> in a permenant way with some teflon tape or similar sealing method for >> future uses. I just wish these...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:25:56 -0500
  ...Should I use gas tite teflon tape on the pipe joints? I > realize the tapered fittings should seal. But, it looks like some sort...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 01:04:16 +0000
  ...I will be looking for the proper teflon tape and dope when I get my valve. Will that have this at a camper supply...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:55:51 -0800
  ...I've had great success with ZEP 45 TEFLON PENETRATING LUBRICANT. Not easy to find, but works GREAT!!! Jack R. 84 Westy Wolfie -----Original...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:10:34 -0800
  ...The singly most corrosive reagent in this system is ultraclean water. >Ultraclean water at elevated temperatures will dissolve Teflon, silicon >dioxide, silicon nitride, silicon...
• Re: Sliding Door Cluunk???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 May 2003 08:56:17 -0500
  ...It would be a tight fit, but once pushed through it would pop out and hold the rubber or teflon bumper in place inside...
• Re: The much maligned 1.9 head on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:05:57 -0700
  ...I'd have to see some data. >I could't disagree more about the teflon (Slick50). Just ask DuPont. >LubroMoly Molitminum (sp?) is what...
• Re: Stupid pays off, plasticwise.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:16:28 -0500
  ...16" barbed hose ends in there and seal them with either teflon tape or Loctite threadlocker. Find a rubber grommet while you're there...
• Re: Autostop Valve Problem Solved - Repair proceedure
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 09:36:13 -1000
  ...Put a little teflon tape on the fittings for the tube and put >the tube back in place. > >I took the Westy to the...
• Re: Changing the interior color by painting, possible? Anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:08:04 -0800
  ...I have tried Rit fabric dyes on it and it is like Teflon it will not absorb anything. At least this was the curtains...
• Re: FW: Car top carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:28:42 -0700
  ...Until Yakima solves the "Teflon-slick" > cross bar issues, I'll avoid using them whenever possible. BTW, > looks like a wonderfull wekend was about...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:18:01 -0700
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work fine for...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:37:02 -0700
  ...and put them back in with thread joint teflon tape on the threads. that would help prevent corrosion on the threads of the 3...
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:53:38 -0700
  ...a treatment like teflon paste..or even better....permatex high tack gasket sealer works very, very well on screw threads like pan bolts. scott...
• Re: Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:14:47 -0600
  ...Some people, even in the sewing machine community, use tri-flow, a bicycle chain lubricant with teflon powder, basically. Since a bicycle chain gets...
• Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 22:04:30 +0000
  ...Just like on an oxy-acetilene set you find them. >Fittings > > are tapered and self sealing, but you put on teflon tape. > > The whole...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:22:39 -0700
  ...Should I use gas tite teflon tape on the pipe joints? I > realize the tapered fittings should seal. But, it looks like some sort...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:58:23 +0000
  ...fuel line > 2 small hose clamps > > assemble this all together with teflon tape on the threads. use 1 > hose clamp on the fuel line...
• Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:49:17 -0600
  ...Screwed new valve back in (used a bit of Teflon on the threads). Make sure the bleed valve is installed as well. Went to...
• Re: Weekender Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 00:26:24 -0800
  ...I also used two metric bolts to seat stops with Teflon sheath. I think that's about it is a fun conversion!!! I also...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:11:39 -0800
  ...Noisy speedo The Super Lube adds that Teflon film and it seems to help for this task. Sometimes I'll even work some of...
• Re: Stupid pays off, plasticwise.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:59:24 -0700
  ...16" barbed hose ends in there > and seal them with either teflon tape or Loctite > threadlocker. Find a rubber grommet while you're > there...
• Re: Autostop Valve Problem Solved - Repair proceedure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 16:45:48 -0400
  ...Put a little teflon tape on the fittings for the tube and put > >the tube back in place. > > > >I took the Westy to the...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:19:32 -0700
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and >>>>> teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work >>>>> fine >>>>> for...
• Re: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 22 May 2020 00:13:46 +0000
  ...did NOT do a great job of cleaning off all old Teflon tape on various NPT brass fittings.  So....the fix will be...get...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 10:38:23 -0800
  ...Gas piping pros I’ve watched will wrap threads in Teflon tape and dope over that. Seals and lubricates. Stuart From: Vincent Dow [mailto...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:11:27 -0800
  ...I've had great success with ZEP 45 TEFLON PENETRATING LUBRICANT. Not easy to find, but works GREAT!!! Jack R. 84 Westy Wolfie -----Original...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:53:12 -0800
  ...The one I see all the time that cracks >> me up is windshield washer fluid with Teflon. Because it, >> you know, uh... makes the...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 21:37:53 -0700
  ...engine oil, lock- tite, red permatex hight tach gasket sealer, teflon paste, copper or aluminum anti-seize etc... that water pump job took LOTS...
• Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 May 2011 16:23:58 -0700
  ...a little better and they come off very nicely years later. Teflon paste also has the same properties on threaded steel fasteners. stainless is...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:42:23 -0800
  ...Just be sure to not touch the exhaust with any tubing unless it is teflon tubing. This being said it is for sure an...
• Re: Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:48:16 -0700
  ...fine idea. I would install them with something on the threads .. teflon paste, like pipe joint compound is good .. prevents corrosion, sticks 'em in...
• Re: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 21 May 2020 17:30:42 -0700
  ...Anyway...I did NOT do a great job of cleaning off all old Teflon tape on various NPT brass fittings. So....the fix will...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:24:17 +0200
  ...newer (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of teflon/nylon/rubber(?) I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:20:48 -0700
  ...I will be looking for the proper teflon tape and dope when I get my valve. Will that have this at a camper supply...
• Re: Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:27:56 -0800
  ...find one of these guys? I was thinking of finding some > Teflon hose from McMaster. The metal ends appear to just be barbed ends...