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• Re: drips of antifreeze off head
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:15:27 -0500
  ...I recommend glass-beading of the corroded areas of the outer rubber gasket area until you've got all of the corrosion out down...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:17:14 -0500
  ...Any way you look at it the > >> >> > van > >> >> > is > >> >> a > >> >> > multi-metal soup. > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> ...hence the head-corrosion problem? > >> >> > >> >> I guess it doesn't really...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 6 May 2010 17:16:11 -0600
  ...All the Peak I >>> have found lists "corrosion inhibitors," and "proprietary >>> ingredients." Now what the hell are those? At $7/gallon for premix >>> one...
• Re: alternator blues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 21:34:35 -0800
  ...Remove it and inspect for corrosion - clean it if its possible then re-connect to the alternator. If the corrosion looks like it is...
• Re: Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 08:26:43 -0500
  ...wrong rotor (wrong resistance), corrosion in the cap (need copper contacts), dirt on top of spark coil or corrosion in the top. 5) Sticking...
• source for solder-on quick disconnects
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:34:58 -0400
  ...never have seen one fail except from corrosion. Soldering the the garbage they sell today is lipstick on a pig. First rule of soldering...
• Re: Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:49:16 -0500
  ...bolts to use on exhaust Dennis, others what's your opinion on using stainless steel bolts in an aluminum engine, regarding galvanic corrosion? John � �
• Re: Coolant Replaced with non-VW brand
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 03:30:11 -0400
  ...I only recently put in vw fluid.Im not sold on the volatility of this issue re: corrosion.I may be an exception.... Ed
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:48:29 -0400
  ...I've always heard that the anti-corrosion qualities of coolant drop off quickly when you get below a 50% mix. The van was...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0500
  ...Adding another metal to the mix does add to the potential for corrosion. But you already have a mix of steel and aluminum present...
• Fwd: "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 05:57:00 -0500
  ...If you are still concerned about rust and corrosion inhibition, ask her for a source for comparative data and information, which I assume she...
• Re: Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:17:32 +0100
  ...Will the products of any corrosion of the copper (mainly copper salts) act as catalysts for any differential corrosion between steel and aluminum? Are...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 08:00:43 -0700
  I had understood that virtually without exception every engine had enough corrosion in it so that the water was contaminated immediately, i.e. became...
• Re: Oranage coolant leak?
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 17:58:22 EDT
  I have the same problem on my '88. Corrosion and leakage around the waterpump, thermostat housing and from some hoses. I thought that using...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 16:32:07 -0400
  ...What this all boils down to is that we offer the most >>effective electronic system for addressing the problem of open air >>corrosion" > > >What...
• Re: Water pump impeller wore into case
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:28:24 -0500
  ...Corrosion is a different matter and I've temporarily filled corrosion caused voids, but only until I could get another water pump. I did...
• Re: cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:59:54 -0700
  kinda scary lookin' corrosion on the outside of the waterpuker engine. what 'other engine' are you considering ? I have a hunch what it might...
• More Spots to Lube! formerly Re: Talking about exhausts
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:06:20 -0800
  ...What lubes do you use for all the different spots? What do you use to fight corrosions on exhausts? I own a 1986 Syncro...
• Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 05:19:50 EDT
  ...The problems I have found is corrosion in the steel pipes (long pipes to front, x-over pipes etc.) with attendant rusty gunk in...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 11:14:22 -0800
  ...a conductor, It enhances the electrical connection and > protects that connection from corrosion. Read the info on the container you > have. Cheers, > > Frank Condelli
• Re: Exhaust bolt snapped off...yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:05:48 -0400
  ...Do they help resist >corrosion in this application? > >Cheers, > >Neil. > > >
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:48:37 -0400
  ...Every time I have seen the end of the plastic coolant pipes break up and the insert come out it was due to corrosion...
• Re: A/C HOT wires!!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 09:39:36 -0700
  ...Over time, due to corrosion, a small resistance builds up in the wire link between the electronic components of the all the electrical systems...
• Re: warranty/heads/gaskets FTC
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Apr 1995 21:26:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...ALSO, what about that guys statement on corrosion? B.S. or IHNSHO? chuck > > James Cook > >
• SyncroBeast - update, still not starting
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:22:23 -0600
  ...Grounds checked for corrosion and grounded if needed. * Plug wires in correct order (1 and 2 were reversed - oops, my fault) * Getting a signal...
• Re: Had to cancel trip.....Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 15:55:40 EDT
  ...Unplug it and check for corrosion, and that the pins are making good contact when it is plugged in. Ken Wilford Van-Again John...
• Any experience with electronic rust prevention?
  Historical mailing list - Jahan Byrne
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 10:24:25 -0800
  ...It supposedly slows down corrosion using by interfering with the ionization process. It sound promising, but I'm not enough of a scientist to...
• Re: Vanagon ala Coca Cola
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:41:25 EST
  Coke is an acid, battery corrosion is acidic. You have to use a base substance such as baking soda to neutralize the acid, not...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 14:51:08 -0500
  ...Especially good to prevent corrosion in the area where you live. Kar products has it available, but so should most FLAPS. Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74...
• Re: Wiring tach triggered oil pressure alarm - ?? - help
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:42:26 -0400
  ...Sandpaper is better for heavy corrosion but the eraser takes off tarnish really well.
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 22:16:40 -0500
  ...20m.com/ Yes, but I am also concerned about Loktite and corrosion. I have some easy-outs but it looked tight to get them...
• Re: Emergency flasher
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 3 May 2006 19:33:05 -0400
  ...A little corrosion goes a long way. Mike Sean Garrett wrote: > Will a dead emergency relay at the fuse panel stop your flashers from...
• Re: Syncro temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:18:32 -0400
  Tom, Most likely there is corrosion on the spade terminal or connector for the temp sensor wire. Location is just forward of the thermostat...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:09:35 -0400
  ...On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 6:14 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > Rust is a form of corrosion; corrosion is not neccessarily...
• FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
  ...Corrosion Inhibitors Because coolant is in constant contact with the metal parts of the engine and radiator, some type of corrosion inhibitors must be...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:15:12 -0500
  ...That corrosion on the springs can someday be a problem. The stresses from the corrosion can cause them to break. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Point Lube & Grease
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 15:11:43 CST6CDT
  ...it DOES prevent corrosion and is used on spark plug boots to allow easy removal. it is non-conducting so as to not conduct...
• RE: specs for Vanagon '86
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 09:24:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...it would seize while it's not even >running??) Salt spray corrosion, or salt-laden mist. That, plus the fact that it's a...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 16:55:52 -0400
  ...water cooling for reasons including weight and > complexity, not to mention corrosion. Actually, I believe the new 911 (whatever the new numbers are) and...
• Re: Bright, head light problem...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 18:58:24 -0500
  ...Check each connection for corrosion and looseness. Clean and replace as necessary. Even if this does not fix your problem now it will most...
• Re: running light out-break in wiring and question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 07:55:53 -0800
  --- David Brodbeck <gull@cyberspace.org> wrote: > Scott -- have you tried cleaning the socket? I had > this and it was > a corrosion problem. Did not...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:50:20 -0700
  ...nary a problem with corrosion ever. ..or new corrosion let's say. heck, I have even put in my clever little mixture on a...
• Re: Alternator output and wire size?
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:47:09 -0600
  ...Untreated...things that > move wear out badly eventually ..( moving things kept even half-lubed last > nearly indefenitely on the other hand ) > and corrosion on...
• Re: A/C Fuse Bentley pg 87.4
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:49:11 -0400
  ...My problem ended up being increased resistance from corrosion on the ring terminals on some of the wiring back there. After replacing the ring...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:32:05 -0700
  ...a good electrical contact), only "corrosion resistant materials." The MPD ones are nickle plated brass, which is a "corrosion resistant material." They sure look...
• Re: ANUAL Coolant Change?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 13:16:30 -0800
  ...The problem with coolants is breakdown of the anti-corrosion additives, which takes about two years with all conventional coolants and 5 years/50...
• Re: Outlaw parts Van the picture
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:49:17 -0400
  ...The fuel injector pipes have been cleaned of corrosion and will be > reassenmbeled and painted gloss black.cool!! A diesel oil pan,for those...
• Re: Electrical problems are driving me mad!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 1994 07:17:55 -0400 (EDT)
  Have you checked your speedometer? Sometimes on Split Window Typ 2s as well as bugs, if there is some corrosion on the bulb holder...
• Re: ground straps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:52:04 EDT
  ...Make sure you clean the contact points, and use a dielectric grease to minimize the corrosion in the future. Doing that solved a lot...
• Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:34:03 -0500
  ...I thought I'd beat the corrosion problem by using M8 stainless bolts and nuts for my new Bus Depot cat and muffler. Once...
• Re: Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:07:04 -0700
  ...stuff in the auto industry these days, but from glancing at the article, it looks like that alloy might be quite corrosion resistant. Neil.
• Re: heads: corrosion and leak prevention discussion.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 10:26:22 -0400
  ...Perhaps the same type of active management would reduce cylinder head corrosion in the wasserbox. >Hi Mark, > >the head problem is due to 'crevice...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 2010 00:27:33 -0400
  ...Any way you look at it the van >> > is >> a >> > multi-metal soup. >> > >> >> ...hence the head-corrosion problem? >> >> I guess it doesn't really...
• Re: ECU Wire Corrosion relative to Length and Load (and?)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 11 Feb 2018 18:39:13 -0800
  ...FWIW, image showing tools and more of wire corrosion. (Yes. I'm sure you're all just dying to see THAT. LOL). As I...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:08:25 +0000
  While dielectric grease sounds like a good idea and it is good to slow down and prevent corrosion it can often cause more grief...
• Re: marvel mystery oil
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 00:22:33 -0500
  ...to lubricate and protect the exposed surfaces of the cylinders from corrosion. Now if this particular oil was loaded full of solvents, the coating...
• Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:33:55 -0700
  Sounds like you've fixed it Mordo. :) Corrosion can really cut the electrical transfer - that's why the repeated mantra of "Clean your grounds...
• Re: Contact in, contact out
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:59:50 -0700
  ...Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts > > > > About 80% of electrical problems are contact related. > > The circuit to an electrical device is: > > > > Contact in > > ! > > Device > > ! > > Contact...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 1 May 2012 18:57:29 -0700
  ...and cold chisel), but the studs were in perfect shape, no > corrosion at all. I'd like to know what they were made of...
• Re: How long do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 13 May 2009 20:26:35 -0400
  ...Later, when I cracked a head (my fault) and I replaced it and resealed the other, there was no undue corrosion. In fact, the...