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Re: Friday - my favorite electronics teacher has new video
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:56:40 -0500
...willingly go as high as 9 VDC continuous, just a quick dab. But he's willing to stick 25 VDC on his tongue and...
Re: Air-cooled Vanagon (Westy) shifter bushing question. A follow up.
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 31 Aug 2014 12:21:34 -0700
...It looks to be almost smack dab above the middle of the gas tank. But, because I've never really "seen" this bushing before...
Re: Head gasket fun
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:42:15 -0500
...usually tack the metal seals in place with a couple of dabs of glue just so it doesn't move when you are putting...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 08:53:13 -0700
...bracket should bolt to the frame? Should it be exactly smack-dab in the > middle of the frame? Or more to one side than...
Re: setting the timing on my 1984 1.9 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dan Wallace
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:07:04 -0800
...Put a dab of white paint on the timing mark so it'll show up under you toming light. Unplug the two wires going...
Oil Lights and Buzzers
Historical mailing list
Sat, 04 Nov 1995 11:29:46 -0600
...Donald Baxter _________________________________________________________________ Donald Baxter dab1@jhk.com JHK & Associates Norcross, Georgia 404 447-6831 404 449-7268 (FAX) Not speaking for JHK or SAIC...
Re: Thanks for CC info, Vegemite and SPAM.
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 14:27:45 -0400
...A >454gm jar (2 months supply for a small NZ household is about US2$ as I remember >while a miniscule dab in a yuppie...
Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Jul 2019 to 11 Jul 2019 (#2019-170)
Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 06:00:03 -0500
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 10:59...
Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:25:52 -0700
...inertias-effect-on-performance/ >> >> For those wheel nuts among us who dabble in strength of materials and >> metallurgy and occasionally step into the mire...
Re: It's cold out there (Even in Florida)
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 6 Jan 2018 17:00:59 -0800
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sat, Jan 6, 2018 at 4:58...
Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:35:09 -0700
...42 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> Yes, blotting or dabbing with towel is safer. >> >> Alistair >> >> >> >>> On Jun 7, 2015, at 5:36...
Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:07:56 -0230
...It took a minute of > whittling on the end of a 1" dowel and a dab of epoxy. Thanks to the > original poster a...
Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:10:55 -0600
...10.9 replacements and a dab of blue Loctite. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf >> Of...
Re: Help! Still hesitating and gasping for air
Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:15:51 -0800
...touch with a wire brush or sandpaper, and even put a dab of Vaseline before you tighten them down again. You probably have more...
Re: Friday - my favorite electronics teacher has new video
Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:47:50 -0800
...willingly go as high as 9 VDC continuous, just > a quick dab. But he's willing to stick 25 VDC on his tongue and...
Re: anti-seize
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:23:50 -0700
...i mean just regular grease >> or some wheel bearing grease ... >> just a finger dab inserted inside the nut from the wheel side of the...
Re: anti-seize
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:49:22 -0500
...just a finger dab inserted inside the nut from the wheel side of the nut ... then later zoom off they come .. i have never...
Re: anti-seize
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:34:00 -0500
...i mean just regular grease > or some wheel bearing grease ... > just a finger dab inserted inside the nut from the wheel side of the...
Rear Hatch Power Lock Fix
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sun, 26 Jul 1998 20:41:25 -0400
...Greased all contact surfaces with dabs of moly, and it is all good (or better) than new. John janderson@iolinc.net
Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:19:28 -0800
...Bill Whitlocks bio > speaks volumes to me as a pro musician who also dabbled in sound recording. > (but spent most of my time on...
Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
Historical mailing list - joe kallo
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 23:01:11 +0000
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 4:30...
Re: Starter Bushing report...longish....ugh!
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:34:53 -0700
...Run the nut up the bolt for the length of the bushing and then place a dab of grease on it and then the...
Re: Heater dying
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:38:01 -0700
...I > also dabbed a little grease on the end of the shaft to keep moisture out > and provide some future lubrication. The fan has...
Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:00:43 -0500
...42 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> Yes, blotting or dabbing with towel is safer. >> >> Alistair >> >> >> >>> On Jun 7, 2015, at 5:36...
Re: Head gasket fun
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:05:10 -0500
...usually tack the metal seals in place with a > couple of dabs of glue just so it doesn't move when you are putting...
Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
Historical mailing list - Leon
Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:38:02 -0800
...decided > to stop as abruptly as her Mercedes would allow, smack dab in the middle > of > a protected right hand turn... I missed her...
Re: Need a speedometer
Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
Mon, 11 Sep 1995 23:42:19 -0500 (CDT)
...A single solitary lonely crack; however it was amenable to being fixed by carefully dabbing a bit of superglue on it. Three Texas summers...
lubricating front heater fan
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 09:15:42 -0600
...a few drops of chain saw bar oil and finally a dab of CV joint grease in an attempt to protect the bearing from...
Re: Rear brakes frustration
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:23:35 -0800
For those who persist with a Mity-Vac, you can eliminate a bit of that issue by putting a dab of fluid compatible cylinder...
Re: Overflow puking water
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 22:08:24 -0800
...I'm still in denial that this could be "worst case scenario". >> >> >> Love and Rockets, >> DaBomb >> >> >> > >
Re: Help, 85 shifting problems
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 22:00:56 -0500
...404.874-3292 (home) <dbax@mindspring.com> 770.447.6831 (work) <dab1@jhk.com> _________________________________________________________ WOMAN AUDIENCE MEMBER: "How can I wean myself from sleeping...
Re: Correct refilling of cooling system
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 5 Nov 2010 22:32:40 -0700
...and I do put a small dab of grease there, so it's not bare metal to metal. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alistair Bell" <albell...
Re: AI Engine Status For Vanagon Owners
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 4 Feb 2025 07:26:44 -0800
...I've dabbled with AI, mostly ChatGPT and Gemini. I was underwhelmed with the information I got from Gemini, it would give me answers...
Re: Torque wrench usage
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:30:42 -0700
I've been taught that when reassembling anything, you put a little dab of grease on the threads - that said, I've been repeatedly...
Re: breather tower
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:04:15 -0500
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sun, Jan 20, 2019 at 12:00...
Re: heck-uva time realighning shift linkage
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:05:27 -0600
...I mark > the current position of the "bolt" with a dab of paint on the big > flange, then loosen the big nut and turn...
Re: Foil instrument cluster wiring repair?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:42:21 -0800
Clean the copper trace well, add a dab of flux ( rosin) if you have it to the copper, go in fast and hot with...
Gas Heater Web Sites
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:28:04 -0500
...old shop teacher, Rick Taylor taylorr@snh450.k12.ks.us Smack dab in the middle of the USA, Berryton, Kansas Home (785)862-1506...
Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:00:15 -0700
...inertias-effect-on-performance/ >> >> For those wheel nuts among us who dabble in strength of materials and >> metallurgy and occasionally step into the mire...
Re: Off-topic (Friday) Ford Connect Propane tank
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 3 Feb 2018 18:00:18 +0000
...com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
Re: Backup camera?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 1 Feb 2022 21:44:41 -0800
...2020-05-01-nm_st21_200501_rt_ml_mult_na_na_daba_nd21-c_ao-f_bby-pn_-g_sl-tg_prs-br_brd...
Re: Is it Calming to Drive a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:46:15 -0700
...Ended up right downtown in the City, smack dab in the Haight with this long long racecar trailer and no freaking idea how to...
Re: is this a ground point?
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:50:53 -0600
...contact. > > if you're nutty about it lasting well, consider a dab of dielectric grease > there too. > > Is it standard to put a Bostig...
Re: Flowers for stones
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 26 May 2008 22:53:09 -0500
...My number was smack dab in the middle at 183, they took bodies up to 125 in Ames Ia, and pre-induction physicals to...
Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:19:48 -0500
...metal rings in cylinder recesses in head - Install head - Put a dab of yellow gasket-set sealant or Loctite sealant on head studs - Torque...
Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:03:41 -0700
...been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. > www.avg.com <https://www.avg.com/internet-security> > > <#m_-833364217928945359_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >
Arizona (New Mexico?) Bus Bash
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Jan 95 08:19:54 MST
...Do you know the place? > It's smack dab in the middle of the Grand Canyon. The camping > area is basically one big rock...
Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 17:41:01 -0700
...pay for. > The price of fuels keeps going up, but that dab of ethanol in the tank - > it will lower your gas mileage per...
Junkyards and Rialtas
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 13 Feb 1995 09:22:18 -0800 (PST)
...I would have stopped and looked at it, but I was very, VERY grimy at the time and I was driving DaBoat (that in...
Re: setting the timing on my 1984 1.9 vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:39:12 -0500
...Put a dab of white paint on the timing mark so it'll show up under > you > toming light. Unplug the two wires going...
Re: AI Engine Status For Vanagon Owners
Historical mailing list - Al Carey
Tue, 4 Feb 2025 10:44:46 -0500
...I've dabbled with AI, mostly ChatGPT and Gemini. I was underwhelmed with the information I got from Gemini, it would give me answers...
Re: '90 Westy Fridge Service & Rust (long)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 01:18:20 -0500 (EST)
...from the black boxes >with an old toothbrush, and put a dab of silicone sealer on each >screw hole in the sheetmetal, and around...
Daboat runs, but slowly - solution!
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 26 Dec 1995 14:29:52 -0800 (PST)
Volks, DaBoat is finally back on the road, for good this time (I hope). I posted on Friday that the engine was in, but...
New addition (longish)
Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
Mon, 14 Nov 1994 12:30:53 +0000 (GMT)
...paint gleamed, and the sliding door could be opened with a dab of your little finger.... However it was not for sale, so we...
Re: Torque wrench usage
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 08:06:02 -0500
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Karl Wolz wrote: >I've been taught that when reassembling anything, you put a little dab >of grease...
Re: three blind mice
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:23:14 -0500
...We use a dab of peanut butter, about as much as for a PB&J, put it in the bottom-center of the trap...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 16:48:54 -0400
...bracket should bolt to the frame? Should it be exactly smack-dab in the > > middle of the frame? Or more to one side than...
Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 03:22:44 EDT
...A properly sharpened twist drill run at the correct speed for its size and for the material being drilled, and with a dab of...
Re: speedometer removal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:17:05 -0700
...A dab of grease on the springey clips on the cover fixes that nicely . ) cover off, that's step one. step 1.5 is...
Re: Yes, I'm really asking this.......
Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 21:55:57 -0700
...to go without anti-sieze compound but did use a small dab of white grease (for torquing purposes) on the tips of the bolts...