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• Re: Mobil 1 synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 17:10:54 -0500
  There are claims that switching to synthetic on an old motor can cause leaks to appear...apparently synthetic oil does not cause rubber seals...
• Fw: Basic question - poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 15:38:45 -0400
  ...Basic question - poptop seals > Date: Monday, August 30, 1999 3:06 PM > > Another question. Three years ago we replaced our seals with ones from...
• Re: bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:44:29 -0700
  ...bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals >i need to replace what seals and hoses go to the fuel tank...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:41:25 -0700
  I seem to remember the seals are different from a Syncro to a 2wd..Might look on the Bus Depot site to see. Daryl...
• Re: Original poptop and window seals leave trails of black residue after rain on my white 91 MV
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:11:18 -0600
  ...Is there a proven >>>>> product that will recondition and "seal the seals?" I know that I >>>>> can >>>>> replace the poptop seals fairly easily (although...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 8 May 2013 15:15:50 -0500
  ...New seals, new expansion valve,filter, vacuum check, flush,oil, and R134a. I'm sure I have a tiny leak somewhere - just how to...
• Re: How long do gas struts last in storage?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:36:58 -0700
  ...The nitrogen they put in struts are probably less likely to escape when there is no movement in the seals. But come to think...
• Push rod tube seals, '81 van
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 20:01:25 +0100
  Hi all, The push rod seals on my '81 van are leaking oil. It doesn't seem too bad a job to replace them...
• Re: pushrod set???
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:39:25 -0600
  Looks like push rod tube seals for a 1600 and down engine to me. Send me a SASE and I'll give you a...
• pop top seal - gap in middle of front seal
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:09:00 -0300
  My front pop top seal, the one that seals between the roof rack and the pop top, does not seal tightly in the middle...
• power steering rack leaking
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:11:19 -0600
  ...The list vendors show new and rebuilt racks for sale as well as kits with new seals. How hard is it to replace the...
• Trans/Diff Seals Temp Question
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:58:23 -0500
  ...I need to seal the transmission pan, differential and have all other gaskets, filter and seals to apply. If I ran a kerosene tube...
• Re: door seals
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth B. Wilford
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 06:16:42 -0400
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• Re: Transmission section (Removing & sealing 4S)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:28:08 -0500
  Oh la la.. c'est magnifique ca. :P Erm anyways, nice writeup for replacing transmission seals. :) sudhir.
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:49:59 -0400
  ...The main window seals were easy, even taking off the door panels, but it took a whole weekend to get all the seals done...
• Re: ATF mixed with Power St. fluid
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 12:49:50 -0600
  ...You have seals in the pump at the rear and seals in the power steering unit up front - plus the filter and pumps ans...
• Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:00:22 -0500
  ...Today, after having the oil seals (and head gaskets) replaced in Colorado and after 2,000 miles, the oil seals no longer leak but...
• Removed windows...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 21:17:36 -0400
  ...My mechanic told me that, since I was going to replace all the window seals, I could remove the windows myself, AFTER ensuring that...
• Re: window seals
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:01:36 -0700
  86 and up the window size changed on the sliding door . Seals are the same with whatever type of window is in the opening...
• Re: Pop top seals - Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:26:10 -0700
  Tom Rinehart wrote: >I am looking for some advice on pop top seals for my '82 Westy. > I replaced mine years ago with a...
• Wind noises 'round the door - Followup
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 08:00:00 -0700
  ...The upshoot is the problem is fixed, and it was due to old rubber seals around the glass. I re-did all the seals...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:40:03 -0500
  ...Vent wing seals? Anybody? > > Pretty sure it is lead as well. > > I'm holding one in my hand and it's very soft, when...
• Re: acetone again
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:46:20 -0500
  ...I know from experience that Lacquer thinner (yes I know it's not Acetone) will swell all types of seals and dry them out...
• Re: Lubing Seals
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 06:36:27 EDT
  ...next time. >> I don't think this is a good practice. Seals generally should go in dry, and into a dry case hole. A...
• Pop-Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Reynolds John
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:59:35 -0400
  I'm installing new pop-top seals on my 81 Westy. Since there were never any on the van I am unsure as to...
• '80 Brakes, rear, lack therof
  Historical mailing list
  16 Dec 96 08:48:44 PST
  ...Other than the two seals between the resevoir and the master cylinder, are there any other seals I need to purchase prior to disassembly...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:15:24 +0000
  ...Problem with push rod tube seals? So I have been using the Victor Reinz and or the Erling complete engine set for years and...
• Does gas spill out when you fill your tank?
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 18:02:05 -0500
  ...I investigated the seals on the expansion tanks along with the white check valves that push into seals. One of the check valves was...
• Re: WBX 2.1 L Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:15:24 -0600
  ...Engine has prol'ly 120,000 or so since the last time. > History is that the engine was rebuilt with new seals, but at...
• Poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Krause
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 11:23:14 -0800
  I'm brand new to the list and want to find out some info on poptop seals. I've heard of the ones from...
• Re: Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:49:43 -0800
  So are you saying that VW improved the seals... since they're OEM and OM... (isn't that what that means?)... that would be...
• Re: 1.9L throttle body leaks - overhaul questions
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:48:59 -0500
  ...My dealer does not list replacement seals. It looks like these seals are built to hold grease and maybe a dollup of new grease...
• Re: Installing Pop Top Seals ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:02:03 -0800
  ...doug.alcock.googlepages.com/poptopseals --- my instructions for > installing the poptop seals -- FWIW -- I note that installed them in 2001 > and evrything is till...
• Cannot remove steering arm! Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 1995 14:23:04 +0100
  ...I am, however, worried about damaging the seals on the box. Can anybody offer any suggestions or if they have heated up the steering...
• Removing the door window seals and "paraphanlia"
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:27:40 -0600
  ...I don't like paint jobs where they just mask the seals - paint always get on 'em, and it's easier to not mask...
• Re: Pop top seals - Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:39:01 -0500
  > Pop top seals - Advice needed > Get the ones from The Bus Depot. > They are by far superior to > all others I have seen or...
• Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 21:20:41 -0700
  ...too pulled the trim from the windowm seals on my '84 Westy and noticed the seals pulling away from the window opening around the...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:37:57 +0000
  I am going to do the old trick, when I get the chance, of putting painter's tape all over the seals on the...
• Re: ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 10 May 2016 21:17:33 -0400
  ...can you folks with new seals really shut all the air off? Edward On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 3:04 PM, David Bjorkman...
• Re: Replacing 82 windshield, which DOESN'T have moulding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 26 May 2009 21:44:43 -0400
  ...are there any years >with the same size window that doesn't need that >moulding??? > Some late model Vanagons windshield seals didn't have...
• Re: Removing chrome window trim
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:34:44 -0400
  ...Alternatively you can buy "grooveless" window seals for about $90 each, which might be a wiser investment anyway. On 4/23/09, Brendan Slevin...
• pop-top problem
  Historical mailing list - Nate Richmond
  Thu, 25 May 2000 18:21:33 EDT
  ...It no longer seals properly on the back or front passenger side. I have tried adjusting the rear hinge to no avail. I put...
• My van dosent like me :-( !!!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 03:28:37 +0000
  ...Auto tran had seals replaced. Coolant in trans cooler replaced but tranny does not go into 3rd or reverse running rich, puff of white...
• Re: popup top seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:43:43 -0400
  ...2) Our kit seals better. The location of the poptop seal insulation bulb more closely matches that of the original insulation flap, providing better...
• Re: Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 14:02:28 -0700
  ...They quality of those vent seals is great. The new seals require a lot of work to replace them and are a bitch to...
• Re: Brake fluid replacement
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 20 May 2000 09:37:44 -0700
  ...If changing the ancient fluid results in a leak your seals were >already ruined and needed changing. Better to discover your ruined seals in...
• Comparison of Pop-top seals requested
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:21:49 -0500
  ...It's now that time for my van - new seals for the poptop. I know they are available form our normal list vendors: Vanagain...
• Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:56:39 -0500
  Got to drop the tank, install new hardware, crossover pipe and new seals. Any estimates on cost of the job or time it takes?
• Diesel Pump Seals!
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Sun, 9 May 2004 15:03:58 -0700
  Where can I send my diesel fuel pump to get resealed in the southern CA. - Las Vegas area? Rex Merriweather www.stunttrumpet.com
• Re: Smelly Heat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Mar 1997 09:50:57
  ...side) it could be valve cover gaskets or pushrod tube seals, neither of which is difficult or expensive to repair. If it's on...
• If you are Doing your Headgaskets do the barrel seals too.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 20:15:49 EST
  I would recommend that if you are going to replace your head gaskets, go ahead and pull the barrels off and replace the seals...
• Re: AC Leak problems solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 07:50:25 -0700
  ...Dave -=-=-=- >It claims that this stuff quickly, permanently, seals leaks in; >condensers,evaporators. accumulators,compressors,o-rings, gaskets, and >metal, or rubber hoses. >Seals...
• Re: who sells kit for gas...
  Historical mailing list - t
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:13:33 -0800
  ...Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16 http://www.vanagain.com Office: (856)-765-1583 Fax: (856)-327-2242 tim > Schmidt wrote: > > tank seals...
• Re: noise from door seals at speed
  Historical mailing list - Calle
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 19:29:47 +0100
  ...noise from door seals at speed >I have done a lot to insulate my vehicle for sound, and for heat retention. > I've added...
• Re: oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:38 -0700
  "seals!" Yah, I meant "Seals" not the whole guide...though on the VW Inline the guides are pretty small, like a straw or something...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 21:04:22 -0700
  ...I was frustrated after researching all the after market seals. I am very meticulous on everything I add to my Westy and the seal...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:27:54 -0700
  2.) the internal seals were not engineered for continuous exposure to caustic brake fluid, and as a result, the unit could explode or leak...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals for Westy
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 20:42:51 -0700
  ...OEM Pop Top Seals for Westy Vince, I can order original Westfalia poptop seals out of Germany, and any other original T3 Westfalia items...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 8 May 2013 09:41:54 -0700
  ...Yep, that's why you replace the O-ring seals with less porous seals. They >> used to also replace the rubber hoses for the...
• Re: Can Permatex React with ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:26:33 -0400
  I've got those seals too. I can throw them in the mail. Maybe it's worth dropping the front of the tranny a...