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  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:25:05 -0700
    ...Maybe the gasket is there to contain some of the resulting splash? :) I really wouldn't worry about H2 off gassing during normal operation...
  • story of power steering rack install
    Historical mailing list - s w
    Wed, 26 Dec 2001 07:35:05 -0800
    ...rod end just poped right out(and he only bent the splash guard a little)...i could hardly believe it...so although i had...
  • Re: coolant system trivia
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:12:36 -0400
    ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
  • Re: 2.1 hose price deal
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:59:29 -0400
    ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash > > > >
  • Re: major fuel leak
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:41:31 -0500
    ...But, just as the pump shut off, I heard > splashing under the van. Looked underneath, and a significant amount > of gasoline was spilling out...
  • Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:14:38 -0700
    ...With the 6" tank opening there is no reason to splash anything. Try it, you'll like it! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: mkriley@fuse...
  • Re: Compression test - cold engine or warm engine? PLUS USED CAR BUYERS TIP!
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Sun, 2 Jun 2013 08:33:13 -0500
    ...You want the oil splashed around so the rings can > seal. For the best diagnostics you also want to do a leak down test...
  • Lug nuts, new engine, etc.
    Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:04:43 -0500
    ...I suspect these boards aren't sealed properly and I'm getting water splashed up thru the cracks or something and getting wet carpet...
  • Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:41:25 -0700
    ...then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the pulley ( worse amount yet ) I am confident the i put the seal...
  • Re: Oil Pump Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 24 Nov 2000 14:10:29 -0500
    ...The Consumption increased is caused by the increased splash on the cylinders, especially since the extra oil will just puddle on the bottom. The...
  • Camping question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:50:03 -0700
    ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
  • Re: 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 14:04:31 -0700
    ...what surrounding parts to take off in > what order, besides the valve cover, splash guard, > manifolds and fuel rail. > > I understand that this sounds...
  • Re: rear backing plate/distributor
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 5 Nov 2006 22:37:31 -0500
    ...I know no one seems to have backing > plates/splash guards up > front....are they important in the rear? If so, > where can i...
  • SV: Oildipstick marks on 2L aircooled 82 gasoline engine
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Mon, 3 May 2004 15:45:04 +0200
    ...more than that and you run the risk of overheating the engine a bit (the crankshaft splashes in the oil). the lower notch is...
  • Re: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:47:42 -0700
    ...Applications were an occasional splash or brief exposure is expected may be acceptable. Test a small area before full use. " On 3/10/14...
  • Re: coolant system trivia
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:03:04 -0500
    ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
  • Re: major fuel leak
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:42:32 -0500
    ...RTV Adhesive Sealant ( non-fluorosilicone ) Is claimed to be fine for splashing and vapors. Anyone have experience? On Jan 29, 2008, at 6:09...
  • More on Giardia
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:33:33 -0700
    ...You can get it by swimming in a lake if you open your mouth and a wave splashes in... or perhaps even from contact...
  • Westy sink switch improve'd
    Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
    Mon, 19 May 1997 10:37:32 -0700
    ...Lots of water gets wasted/splashed while slippery hands try come to grips with the circular knob. OK enough complaining time to solve this...
  • SA mudflaps report
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 00:40:14 EDT
    ...You know what I mean the full splash that can come with muddy roads on the side of the bus was thwarted off by...
  • Re: HELP!! Stalling, rain, leaking gas tank...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:44:01 -0800
    ...I figured that water had gotten splashed up onto the > tank and into it and was causing my problem. Does this sound like what...
  • Re: Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 05:25:03 -0500
    ...The fan picks up the water that the unit makes , and it just gets splashed around onto the coils to make it more efficient...
  • R Bumpers not same+Pwdr Coat Info
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 1995 09:16:45 -0700
    ...Keep your eyes peeled for the splash pans that need to mount on the inside of the rear bumper on the corners. Even if...
  • Re: Westy fridge fan on, but fridge is off (I think)
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Wed, 15 Sep 2004 07:36:36 -0700
    ...the fridge and install a baffle so >water from wet road does not splash into the cabin can be a very good >alternative. > > > >- Vince > >
  • Re: Loss of Power after carwash
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:41:33 -0400
    ...If the engine splash shields are in place, then I can only think of fuel lines, fuel pump with connectors, and ground straps. I...
  • Re: 10x10 shelter questions
    Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
    Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:22:37 -0700
    ...mandolin, guitar AND double > bass!) because of the amount of rain splashing up into the shelter. We were > an island completely surrounded by water...
  • Re: Sure love my Shurflo faucet
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:52:24 -0400
    ...If you try to use it directly, it splashes all over the > > place and drains the tank too fast. I took to keeping a...
  • Fryeday Gannet video
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 8 Mar 2013 18:35:05 -0500
    ...and dove down to smash into the water, raising a great splash and bobbing on the surface as the white water fell back. But...
  • Re: 10x10 shelter questions
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:33:23 -0600
    ...mandolin, guitar AND double > bass!) because of the amount of rain splashing up into the shelter. We were > an island completely surrounded by water...
  • Re: Water in the exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
    Tue, 25 May 1999 00:14:23 -0400
    ...At times it comes splashing out of the tailpipe. At >first I >> >thought, "Oh it's just water, a natural part of the combustion...
  • Re: To syncro or not to syncro
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 16:42:29 -0700
    ...Matthews Band live or win a signed guitar > http://r.lycos.com/r/bmgfly_mail_dmb/http://win.ipromotions.com/lycos_020201 /splash.asp >
  • Re: "drain hole" caps - was RE: fridge exhaust cover
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 4 May 2004 06:13:43 EDT
    ...the area? I guess there is an off chance of water splashing up through these holes from outside, and a possible vermin issue - any...
  • Re: Fryeday Fun: An aging generation (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:31:21 -0800
    ...Bobby Darin: "Splish, Splash I Was Havin' A Flash". 4. Ringo Starr: "I Get By With A Little Help From Depends". 5. Roberta Flack...
  • 2,1 stalling in rain
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 10 Nov 1998 05:10:13 -0800
    ...I drove him home, and was on my way home, when I splashed some slushy snow, then it died again. I tried to turn...
  • Re: Second mainshaft seal failure....
    Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
    Sun, 16 Jun 2002 10:20:20 -0700
    ...There is a bushing that is part of the bell hsg that comes loose at times that keeps some of the "splashed oil" out...
  • Re: best way to install a killer switch
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 31 May 2017 17:44:06 -0700
    ...Bear-Trap-Sign/dp/B00ITVJMGU. >>> If you want even more effect, splash some ketchup on the tarp. I doubt >>> you'll have any further...
  • Re: Syncro Critic
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Wed, 11 Sep 2013 07:16:45 -0700
    ...advantage, but I like having the on-demand 4WD available when splashing through the deep water provided by our sudden, Florida style thunder-bursts...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Sep 1999 - Special issue
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 20:56:50 -0700
    ...the look of the blue VW coolant, I was reattaching > the splash guards over the heads ( the ones that cover the head drain > bolts...
  • Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:40:23 -0700
    ...Even the large Phillips head screws at each splash guard came off easily. > > Sadly, a caliper bleed screw is sheared off and won't...
  • Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:38:08 -0000
    ...but WHAT ABSOLUTE TWADDLE - > >the spark plug gap does not affect the timing one jot - weak spark, splashy > >spark, no spark, good spark, but...
  • Re: Good Glue for Rubber Piece
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:01:55 -0700
    ...Don’t be splashing it around or inhaling directly. It is the solvent used in shoe goo, between 25-50% wt. Used carefully it...
  • Re: 88GL for sale
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:37:42 -0800
    ...Even the splash guards are painted with the silver POR 15 and used stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. That work is worth more...
  • Re: price of milk (was RE: 2.1 hose price deal) NVC
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:18:31 -0500
    ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25� > http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
  • Golf VR6 4Motion review - one for the sub fans
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 08:26:02 -0800
    ...And more to the point, why do men wear it? I seem to remember when I was 16 that splashing a handful of Denim...
  • Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 24 May 2005 15:16:08 -0500
    ...ago, but I had > just filled up and got a little splash out the filler > neck, so I figured it was on me. Smelled...
  • Broken Head Stud
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Sat, 25 Dec 2004 22:11:59 -0800
    ...coolant spilling from the driver's side of the engine and splashing on the exhaust pipe. No fire at least. By pure bizarre luck...
  • Re: Oil change experience
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:04:36 -0700
    ...I thought I had the filter securely held but underestimated its weight full of oil, so it fell into the drain pan and splashed...
  • Re: '85 1.9 - Water in the Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
    Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:46:10 -0500
    ...When they shrink, get loose, or the seal is compromised in any way, road water splashes up from the tires, and lands inside the...
  • Re: HELP- Oil light blinking
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 7 Feb 2004 14:26:43 -0800
    ...Where do you live? Do they salt the roads? The splashing salt and melted snow may get into the connections and start corroding the...
  • Re: engine bucking and bogging - simple answer
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 16 Jul 2013 08:45:07 -0400
    ...Temp 2 > sensor in a bit of an exposed to road splash area. > > But I will check the connection and wires. > > thanks > > alistair > > > On...
  • Exhausts...tuning.(was loud identity crisis)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 31 Aug 2002 16:04:16 EDT
    ...A weak > mixture is one result (hence coinnected to rough running and backfiring on > the overrun), splashy irregular shockwaves in the syetm etc. etc...
  • replaced a few cooling system hoses
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:20:06 -0400
    ...I assume it is some of the coolant/water that has splashed on the headers during this whole process. Finally, it gets stronger and...
  • Diesel Vanagon Answer
    Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 03:03:30 EDT
    ...I almost learned the hard way about the importance of installing a camshaft splashguard, and that a runaway diesel is a VERY BAD thing...
  • Fwd: borescopes anyone was Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
    Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:56:00 -0400
    ...ya think the oil pump would choke > > or does the oil splash around on the bottom of the crankcase & maybe get > > chewed up > > and...
  • Re: coolant system trivia
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:05:57 -0700
    ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for > 25� > >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at...
  • Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:51 -0400
    ...I've diagnosed two vans with same symptoms, both Syncros on the trail, >after splashing through puddles the OXS CONNECTOR and wire was soaked...
  • Re: coolant system trivia
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:37:42 -0700
    ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints for > 25? > >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at...
  • Re: bears burgling for food?
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:21:45 -0800
    ...Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM> > -snip- > > It was my hail of rocks that caused him to drop the box and run splashing > into > > the...
  • Re: Oil
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:00:20 -0700
    ...you are also heating it up and splashing it excessively and destroying the catalyst buy putting all that oil into it. It is also...
  • Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 17:09:36 -0800
    ...The stock diesel installation includes insulated tinwork (splash guards) that virtually enclose the entire engine space. Also, a working thermostat (82C, not 87C like...