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• Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 23:04:34 -0600
  ...you cannot compare a mechanical system with a biological one! the principles are easy to tease out in a mechanical one (this mollecular compound...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:08:13 -0600
  ...Changes in fuels - especially the elimination of lead compounds as lubricants for the valves in their guides on the combustion side of the cylinder...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 08:17:10 -0700
  ...My take is that maybe snow tires are better today--easy to believe with rubber compound improvements and computer simulation tread designs--but that...
• Re: small jobs - 88 westy GL
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:17:01 EDT
  ...Even with the pipe wrench and in spite of the fact that the thing was installed with anti-seize compound, they are usually a...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 24 May 1999 14:44:52 -0400
  ...I've tried the standard vw sealing compound, silicone, head gasket sealant, and even, most recently, copper sealing washers. Nothing has worked. The sealing...
• Re: off subject but is a vanagon engine(in africa)
  Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 18:52:36 -0600
  ...Have you looked at the Mazda compounds- they would fit nicely in the cowl as well. Simple and light. Check EAA sport aviation data...
• Front Heater Box Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 01:09:49 -0800
  ...The Bentley says: "Seal the locating grooves in upper and lower part of housing with sealing compound, Part No. AMV 176 00 05." What...
• Re: Solvent / Chemical Guru needed - Sikaflex-227 removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:09:08 -0700
  ...13-Sep-04, at 9:15 PM, David Marshall wrote: > >>> The compound is rubbery >>> (tire rubber soft) grey/white and it can be cut...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:31:04 -0500
  ...brake > poorly in some situations because of their tread design > and compound. Are they safer tires just because they are > index 99 or 102...
• Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:59:21 -0600
  ...Composed primarily of methane, the main products of the combustion of natural gas are carbon dioxide and water vapor, the same compounds we exhale...
• Re: Armorall or Zymol Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:36:33 -0700
  ...There's no way it can replace the plasticizers > compounded into the plastic when it's made, and I sincerely doubt it > has any...
• Re: Stands or ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 02:17:16 -0600
  ...I have most recently done one by just putting the engine on a 5 gallon plastic drywall compound bucket.. I set it up just...
• Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:53:19 -0400
  ...The Winter Comtrac has noticably softer compound than the Comtrac, and really is intended for winter use only (though I've used them in...
• Re: Interesting Tire Info
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:29:24 -0700
  ...that these Kumho tires are probably running a very hard rubber compound for high mileage. So they probably are not going to give exceptional...
• Radiator vent bolt/washer?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:30:39 -0500
  ...is needed, it would appear that Teflon tape or Teflon thread compound would be a better choice than a brass washer. John Lauterbach Macon...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:32:22 -0800
  ...Some time ago, for the greater good, Oil MFGR's had to stop putting zinc compounds into their automobile oil. lGeegling around for zinc...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 May 1999 18:36:27 -0400
  ...with two of them. > >I've tried the standard vw sealing compound, silicone, head gasket sealant, >and even, most recently, copper sealing washers. Nothing...
• Re: ENTIRE interior is out... any odd jobs I should be doing?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:51:03 EDT
  ...the insides of all the body panels with the wax based compound he used in his rustproofing shop. The stuff was similar to Waxoyl...
• Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:03:15 -0400
  ...It always harkens me back to the days when Doktor Tim would expound for hours from his bunker compound on San Juan Island. Oh...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:03:13 -0600
  ...Writes; > > "Unleaded fuel in the Cities is full of anti pollutant compounds ( > water > )" > > Bwa , Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, !!! > > Sorry Stanley, not this time---> > > Sorry...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:55:58 -0700
  ...Failing that coring out the end for 3/8" and caulking with a polysulfide or similar marine caulking compound. But I'd save that...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:20:24 -0600
  ...about paints and can't figure out what rare and expensive > compounds are in there to make it cost so much. $300/gal. is...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 13:39:26 +0100
  ...Thus turbo-compounding would not be particularly feasible at automobile engine sizes - not that anyone ewas suggesting this - but it might save a few...
• Re: anti-tailgater
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:11:10 -0800
  ...What was >>> that? I found that some "ingenious" drivers >>> >> >> I'd guess some sulfur compound. Or if it smells truly terrible, like >> death or...
• Re: My New Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:50:13 -0500
  ...Vanadium carbide, an inorganic compound; Vancouver >> Canucks, a NHL hockey team; Vehicle code, a motor vehicle traffic legal >> system" ........etc. >> >> They have them at...
• Re: Tire pressures
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 13:33:40 -0700
  ...It is true that there have been improvements in rubber compound, tread design and better wear and reliability in the last 20 years, but...
• Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:20:40 -0700
  ...Let dry to haze, little bit of rubbing compound, wax and buff. dylan ----- Original Message ---- From: Cullen Stewart <cullberly@VERMONTEL.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:22:32 -0700
  hi yes, copper based anti-seize compound is 'the good stuff' in my opinion. Have used it on thousands of spark plugs... just sparingly...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 20:13:46 -0600
  ...Save that big old buffer for taking out scratches--Meguires makes a good self-dissapating compoundthat wont leave you with too much dust. ----- Original...
• Re: Cleaning pop tops (its time for that thread again...)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:39:01 -0800
  ...I figured this was probably easier on the finish than using something like rubbing compound (which also seemed to work, but requires a lot...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 31 May 2004 20:56:17 -0500
  I thought using the anti-seize compound was all it took to keep the nuts from welding to the bolts. It's always worked...
• Re: Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:46:06 -0700
  ...Teflon paste, gasket sealer, or anti-seize compound. .. so they don't corrode much, and come out years later just fine. very few threaded...
• Re: which exhaust system is best?
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 05:49:00 PST
  ...On reassemble, clean the threaded holes with a tap, use new bolts, and apply a good anti-cease compound. You will also need a...
• Re: Poptop cleaning & new canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 19:51:48 -0500
  Correction, that should have been "don't mix clorox and scouring compounds like Comet." But I wouldn't breath the bleach anyway. Jim On...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 24 May 1999 17:38:30 -0400
  ...with two of them. > > I've tried the standard vw sealing compound, silicone, head gasket sealant, > and even, most recently, copper sealing washers. Nothing...
• Re: Anyone use the electronic cleaner I suggected?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 19:51:27 -0500
  ...Did anyone else try this and what were your >personal results. >Also did anyone add DIELECTRIC GEL (silicone compound) to their >contacts?? > > My van...
• Re: Friday Topic: The ultimate portable shelter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:47:38 -0400
  ...at Burning man, etc will gang up many of these tents together > >for their compounds. > > >YMMV, > > >Tom B.-easier than setting up a Yurt >
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:37:16 -0800
  ...is to notify Ben and me of the issue, *NOT* to compound the > problem by chipping in yourself. We try to run this outfit...
• Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Scott LeGear
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 14:15:27 -0700
  ...I applied a compound which was then pretty new, I think, called "Extend." This stuff was promoted as being able to chemically combine with...
• Re: Luggage rack and poptop
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 06:23:32 -0700
  ...Buff out this 'dust' with some softer grade rubbing compound. next, go over that and seal it with a carnuba wax of your choice...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:02:06 -0800
  ...required a >delicate balance between applying enough pressure to get the compound to work >effectively and applying too much pressure resulting in it working...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:06:55 -0500
  ...m thinking, I'm dealing with a problem that has been compounded by several attempts to repair it, by folks without a manual ( Bentley...
• Re: van a gone
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 9 May 1999 09:56:41 -0400
  ...door still slides very well, after I kicked out the large compound >dent. > Sounds repairable. >The reason I think it will be totaled is...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:53:13 -0400
  ...I use a copper based anti seize compound called 'CopaSlip' so it should a conductor - hopefully. Two more ground cables that I have added...
• Re: NVC-but some handy wheels / What Have we Wrought?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 19:42:27 -0700
  ...The tire is mounted on the rim and then an expanding compound is injected. The stuff expanded out and filled a large portion of...
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:16:58 -0700
  ...The Lakes Nat'l Recreation Area. (middle of nowhere) >> >> And to compound the problem, her cell phone doesn't work where she's at...
• re: Ron's tire FAQ
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:25:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...It has a special tread compound that is designed to sort of crumble off to give you traction in adverse conditions. It has a...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:34:45 -0500
  ...After reinstalling the engine and rebolting the torque converter use some "locktight" compound on the 3 bolts. Hope this helps. Rick Koller '90 syncro...
• Re: bucking/ what fix
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:57:39 -0400
  ...I keep cleaning and spraying them with 'Deoxit' a compound which I have used on old connectors and switches for years - I use it...
• Re: How to reseal propane connection?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:38:07 -0700
  ...Use pipe compound made for the job and available at any plumbing supply place. At least that's what the gas guy told me...
• Re: Shine aluminum!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:12:07 -0700
  Street water goes into the storm drains then heads right into river beds or the ocean, carrying all kinds of nasty compounds. So it...
• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 06:23:50 -0700
  ...KG6RCR David Beierl has a cool suggestion to use RTV gasket compound and Vaseline to form a new gasket, and I'm predisposed to...
• Brake Pads - anyone use these yet
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:12:28 -0400
  ...Came across these pads, and wondered if anyone has used them? This Kevlar and Ceramic-strengthened compound offers far and away the best price...
• Re: WAS: .... parts van? (84 Westy.....) NOW: Poll. Most Vanagons in your yard?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:52:34 -0500
  ...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: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:03:03 -0800
  ...Nokian uses a different rubber compound than, say, BFG. But..... on that BFG tire of Jack's. Maybe the tread is better in sand...
• Colorado Vanagonites...
  Historical mailing list - Mm Bitner
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:13:35 EST
  ...Body needs a little touch-up and rubbing compound. Tranny has been removed and sold. I removed the fiberglass high-roof & transplanted onto my...
• Re: front brake calipers- do I need new or can I ....
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 10:13:54 -0800
  ...Usually this is the gluelike compound you can get at any parts store. You can also get self-adhesive pads that perform the same...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks. Old hash I'm sure...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:05:25 -0400
  ...With the head upside down and the cylinder void of any O-ring, add a little FINE valve grinding compound to the mating surfaces...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:02:48 -0500
  ...May help to pull the fin > assembly > > off, clean the old heat sink compound off both surfaces, and reinstall > with > > a *THIN* I mean...
• Re: Rolls the die.... Hope I do ok... Newest Vanagon owner.
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:54:49 -0700
  ...for $800 who spent the weekend compounding it out and waxing it, put armourall on the tires, and posted it on Craigslist for 1800...