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• Re: make WeatherTech type mats look good
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 20 May 2001 15:26:35 -0400
  ...In my case, I use ultra high tech high perf Formula 2000 from Tortoise Whacks. Great stuff, bright green bottle. Then brush the cloth...
• Re: Vanagon turbo on Ebay!!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 17:13:59 -0600
  ...back then he was getting into formula >vee. see his web page at: > >chetthejet.com > >jonathan > >On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:03:08 -0500
  ...name? - 22 December 2004 > > The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen, may > be considering a change of name. > > The Wolfsburg-based...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 07:29:59 -0600
  ...wrote: > >> I recommend Joe Gibbs Racing High Zinc Formulation 15W50 "Hot Rod' oil.. > >> specifically formulated for flat tappet older type engines.. > >> and with extra...
• Re: Solid State A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Aug 1994 16:27:58 -0700
  ...The formula is: eff. = 1 - (T.cold/T.hot) These are absolute temperatures so add 460 to deg. F or 273 to deg. C...
• Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank on 77
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 05 Jul 1996 17:37:59 -0400
  ...FI Gates and most others also sell hose that looks exactly the same for big diesel truck cooling systems, rubber formulation is different, gas...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 09:03:15 -0500
  ...wrote: > I recommend Joe Gibbs Racing High Zinc Formulation 15W50 "Hot Rod' oil.. > specifically formulated for flat tappet older type engines.. > and with extra...
• Garcia's Ghost doesn't like gettin' high.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:31:00 -0700
  ...on the other hand you'd think that "regular" here would be a high-altitude formulation. I am going to try to remember to...
• Re: synthetic trans fluid notice
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 95 14:12:32 EDT
  ...only, apaarently the GL rating indicates the type of wear additive formulation and does not work on a GL5 is better than GL4 sort...
• brake fluid info
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Jul 95 14:16:11 CDT
  ...o DOT5 is compatible with all rubber formulations. (See more on this under disadvantages, below. Disadvantages: o DOT5 does NOT mix with DOT3 or...
• Re: vanagons on film - "Buddy"
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:21:52 -0500
  ...It's a pretty good flick- a formulaic buddy film / romantic > > comedy, but worth watching. > > > > This may have been mentioned in the past, but...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:06:26 -0400
  ...But unlike gasket maker silicones, this stuff is formulated to be stickeeeee, and will stick to an amazing number of materials. Cures bluish-clear...
• Re: Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 08:13:12 -0700
  ...VW recommends its own coolant formulation for several reasons and since this is a known weakness of waterleakers, the extra few dollars seems like...
• Re: Blue highbeam indicator success
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 May 2000 17:48:19 -0400
  ...At 23:40 4/19/2000, Miguel Calvin wrote: >I think I could use some help with the formulas. >I want to replace my...
• 15" Wheels/Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - George Becker
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:35:58 -0800
  ...According to the formula, I could even lower the pressure some, but I'm skeptical. >>> Posting number 72406, dated 22 Oct 1998 12:02...
• Re: FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:21:14 -0500
  ...In any case, I would expect the formulation of the specific brands to have changed since this bulletin was issued (almost 10 years ago).
• Re: what is DM
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:49:31 -0800
  ...He's saying, don't mess up the formula with after-market, out of spec pieces. That's a save now, pay later situation...
• Coolant Again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 10:19:06 -0400
  ...It is formulated for the particular alloys used >in the heads and case of your waterboxer. It's expensive - $15.00/gal - but >it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Sep 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 06:45:20 -0700
  ...It is formulated for the particular alloys used in the heads and case of your waterboxer. It's expensive - $15.00/gal - but it...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:37:23 -0400
  ...The Brinell number is obtained by formula or by use of a table supplied with the machine. Yours, David
• What is the price of gasoline in your town??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 00:01:28 -0800
  ...Also let use the following formulas so we are all taking the same thing. 3.785 liters = 1 US gallon (liquid) 1.45 Canadian...
• Re: fryday book list
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 19:56:07 -0500
  ...Sorry the formula slipped out of your lab before you got your patent. I hear that the fellows that stole it are getting rich...
• Re: Bright LED Cheap source & usage
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 07:41:33 -0800
  ...12V - 4.5V = 7.5V then you plug the numbers into the formula R=E/I (where E is volts and I is amps...
• Re: Octane mistake
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:07:14 -0700
  ...Modern gas is formulated to work with injection and consequently is more volatile than gas for carburetors with float bowls. There is a dazzling...
• Re: Axle nut torque without a torque wrench Was rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:40:56 -0500
  Jim...Thanks for the formula. That comes in handy for on the road repairs when the whole toolbox isn't available. BTW-Do you...
• Re: gas prices- energy cost manipulation
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:02:42 -0700
  ...Snohomish Washington. The obscenity laced transcripts detail conversations about "project Stanley". formulated by Enron and Powerex corp to manipulate electrical energy bid rigging after...
• re EV problems
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 22:26:02 -0700
  ...Seems that VW's environmental consciousness >exceeds their ability to formulate a decent water-based paint. Little >rust blooms all over. > awhile back I...
• Re: Do You Ever Wish...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:26:52 -0700
  ...3 x 2 = 6 hours. > > My wife has developed a similar formula for when she asks me how long > something (Vanagon or otherwise) will...
• Re: Need epoxy type suggestion...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 18:44:25 -0500
  ...MVP comes from the industrial side of Devcon, a very >similar formulation is >available in a two-part consumer version called Devcon Plastic Welder...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:36:51 -0600
  ...I also believe that fuel > > formulation changes for different temperatures make a difference. > > The slight difference in fuel density should mean better winter > > mileage...
• Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 16:11:54 -0400
  ...The formula to calculate resulting torque with an extension is: Where: e = effective length of extension (distance between perpendiculars through center of hex and...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 16:20:25 -0700
  ...You are after all "The Corrupter" I' m sure the Prestone formulation has evolved over the years to comply with manufacturing changes in the...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:16:52 -0400
  ...unsuitable for Vanagon/T3 transaxles..." > > "The fact that Redline changed their formulation on the MT-90 synthetic > oil was recently confirmed..." > > I envy your...
• Re: VW Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:25:30 -0800
  ...MB has recently switched to Valvoline G-48, which is blue, and have clearly stated that the two formulae are compatible. Since I've...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 10:41:41 -0500
  ...Auto/Air Dear List, What is our opinion of Gulf "Universal Formula" coolant. That is what my mechanic has put in my 83.5...
• '86 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 08:43:52 -0400
  ...Thanks, Dave '75 Lynx B Formula Vee
• Re: Fixing Water tank..found the stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:29:35 -0700
  ...and 'confirmed' by some chat list, > a > > product using 3M's formula. Heres the link to that product on Tap > Plastic's > > page..BTW...
• Re: Crankshaft oil seal
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:59:53 -0400
  ...Pascal '84 Westy -----Original Message----- "The "bible" shows the seal and lists a tool #(whatever) along with the torque formula. Since I dont have...
• Re: tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:44:39 -0700
  ...Perhaps increase per load, but you would need the proper formula and axle weights to do it right. I always figure the VW engineers...
• Coolant compositions.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:35:08 CST6CDT
  ...60 -organic acids -silicate (low) -tolytriazole -nitrate -molybdate Here is the formula of a typical antifreeze coolant concentrate that is safe for aluminum components...
• Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 13:16:58 -0500
  ...wrote: >> I recommend Joe Gibbs Racing High Zinc Formulation 15W50 "Hot Rod' oil.. >> specifically formulated for flat tappet older type engines.. >> and with extra...
• Re: Re-Syncro Handling/Sway Bar
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Gary Soiney
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 12:04:46 -0500 (CDT)
  ...he left foot braked al the way through and just drove away from me! turns out he s a formula ford driver. Alas, being...
• New FuFu or Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:59:03 -0600
  ...GAURANTEED!!!! H&G Smokeless car oil is a scientific formulation that adds great value to older vehicles with worn engines. Immediately after using H...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 18:02:08 -0600
  On 4/30/05 17:22, "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM> wrote: > > The idea that refineries formulate gas for various elevations strikes me as...
• Fw: Kleen-Flo Diesel Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 20:43:34 -0500
  ...The regular conditioner treats 2270litres and the low sulphur formula treats 500litres. -Low sulphur diesel fuel was introduced in California in the mid 80...
• Re: blue coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 09 Apr 94 21:56:40 CDT
  ...Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use in Volkswagen & Audi water cooled vehicles Ethylene Glycol based, Phosphate free recommended...
• Re: Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 11:06:20 -0800 (PST)
  ...From what I understand, MTL is a special formula that is similar to ATF and the only manual gearbox I know of that uses...
• more gearing (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Thu, 13 May 1999 18:04:48 -0400
  Ok...got the formula I needed (thanks Joel.) So, since the 4th gears in the air cooled and the diesels seem to be the...
• Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 09:35:50 -0400
  ...engine compartment warmed up after a couple of laps in my formula vee http://www.bostonengine.com/images/gallery/be-joeracer.JPG] the Bergs...
• Re: CHECK YOUR FUEL LINES!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:07:40 +1200
  ...the crap they put in California gas (which we pay a >.20� addl per gallon over the Federal formulation) called MTBE is a big...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:54:24 -0400
  ...the ground) "synthetics." It was Castrol who changed their "synthetic" oil formulation from PAO (true synthetic basestock, typically built up from ethylene gas as...
• RE: "DRY" DOOR LOCKS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 13:15:29 GMT
  > >> WD-40 was designed, formulated, manufactured, made, constructed, > >> perfected, and maybe blessed by the Lord Himself for this application. > > > >Not to poo-poo any...
• Re: Hoses Age
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 17:51:45 -0500
  ...Considering the formulae and techniques used today, it is highly improbable. Happy hose hunting. G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications Counselors www.bulley...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 07:59:44 -0500
  ...Mike On 12/03/2011 02:28 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I personally can not say how much high zinc formulation oil can...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:21:59 -0500
  ...is not its best quality. "WD" stands for water displacement, the formula was originally developed for the military for that purpose. I love WD...
• Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 engine?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 00:29:13 EDT
  ...Anyway, here are some formulas so you can decide for yourself. First some definitions: Squish volume= The volume in the cylinder when the piston...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Brandon Kolybaba
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:51:37 -0700
  ...I know you are Canadian and all, but there IS one magic > formula that covers all cars. The value that changes is Cd, Cx...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:44:40 -0500
  ...no experience with another brand -- and some of them are thinner formulations. I have the "professional grade" Rescue Tape, which is thicker than the...
• Re: Windshield de-icer in a can?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:28:46 -0500
  ...But it doesn't take > much > encouragement for it to get into seam rusting. > > Different companies have different formulations for windshield > de-icers. > Usually...
• Re: TDI six anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:41:04 +0100
  ...At 1:34 PM -0700 10/26/01, mike miller wrote: ? What do they require for 911 Porsche conversion? ? ? An FIA formula 1 license...