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• Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:43:44 -0700
  ...negative..(from digest) > > >> Was any one of those failures proven to be lubrication related? I mean did >> a bearing actually seize up because the...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:58:05 -0400
  ...On the Vanagon the joints get some initial wear but most noise issues are due to failed lubrication. Sometimes springs and suspension changes may...
• Re: Shift Linkage Cleaning and Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 10:42:42 -0700
  ...Will removing, cleaning and lubrication > fix it? I also read in the archives to grease the bushings where the > linkage crosses through the frame...
• Re: Syncro vs. Bentley and other questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 15:59:57 -0700
  ...Also they mention noting about lubrication of the various points. Whats up? Incidentally, I put my pads back in and used some blue RTV...
• Re: windshield wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 22:39:28 -0000
  ...I don't think the new linkage made much difference, but the spindles were partly seized - probably through a complete lack of lubrication over...
• Re: '87 Westy for $2900 bucks!!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:38:06 -0700
  ...the clutch hydraulics need bleeding, > the entire shift linkage needs thorough lubrication, and possibly > adjustment, and at least one back up light isn't...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:59:53 -0700
  ...is that as Scott >> points out, this stuff never gets preventive lubrication. > > I can't find a post from Scott dealing directly with this...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electrolysis
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 19:33:17 EDT
  ...The additive packages in commercial antifreeze products are designed to do just that (along with buffering and lubrication, and ...). They use surfactants which bind...
• Re: Saga of the missing oil was Re: Dipstick readability tip (getting kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 01:37:12 -0400
  ...It also provides lubrication and important cooling for the valves and other parts of the engine. Without it valves will burn as well as...
• Re: transmission linkages
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:02:40 +1000
  ...It turned out to be lack of lubrication in one of you "golfball thingies", the one on the floor. FWIW Dave downunder -----Original Message...
• marvel mystery oil
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 09:55:32 -0700
  ...going any further, such solvents also can strip away the boundary lubrication layer provided by your oil. Overuse of solvents is an easy trap...
• Re: G60 Supercharged '90 Vanagon SyncroWesty on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 07:48:54 -0500
  ...This causes some problems because the oil needs to be suppled to the top of the supercharger for proper lubrication. In addition, the oil...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:57:21 -0700
  ...greasing bearings from timken. > http://www.timken.com/en-us/products/lubrication/technical/Pages/info.aspx > > one of the pdfs (greasing roller bearings) does...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:17:03 -0600
  ...this is to remove the starter, clean the solenoid, > put light > > lubrication of WD40 or Silicone spray on the internal parts. > > I've seen...
• Re: How much oil?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 26 May 2007 09:21:37 -0700
  ...These are on 17.7 Engine- > > Lubrication System section. I believe this is wrong. > > > > I know for sure these will show a level way...
• Re: Gasket sealer
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 09:14:18 -0800
  ...of the Vanagon water pump) you can use silicon grease for lubrication. Silicon grease can be purchased from any full service plumber stores - sometimes...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Wed, 19 May 1999 11:08:00 -0400
  ...problems whatsoever and don't expect any either...worrying about the lubrication system is pretty low on my paranoia list. 130,000 is the...
• How hard is it to retrofit power steering in a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:18:57 -0800
  ...itself so it won't be destroyed from a lack of lubrication. Is installing power steering as simple as swapping steering racks and running...
• Re: Windows and spark plugs, 78
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 00:45:56 -0500
  ...Audi repair apprenticeship, I am a firm believer in proper assembly lubrication. One added benefit of using this grease is that you'll never...
• Re: Transmission Oil & Drain Tools
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 11:22:20 -0800
  ...I don't know anything about Syncro lubrication. Best regards, Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA Steven X. Schwenk wrote: > In searching the new archive...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 10:03:46 -0400
  ...I don't think a few ounces of oil would make much difference in lubrication ability--half way should be fine. I am considering...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 5 Dec 2025 05:05:48 +0000
  ...10:31:40 AM PST, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:  Lubrication helps. I like spray on white grease for latch & hinge. My annual...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Gmail
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:32:39 -0700
  The professional glass installer at my preferred body shop uses a 10 feet piece of Cat5 cable and ammonia free glass cleaner for lubrication...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:40:38 -0500
  ...The only benefit that I can see to changing over to a synthetic might be a effective lubrication over a wider operating range (no...
• Re: Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:43:24 +0000
  ...You can buy small tubes > > designed exactly for that purpose (sometimes with a bit of graphite for > > dry lubrication) for under a buck. A...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:25:17 -0400
  ...Re-insert the lubricated Caliper Pin Rod with High Temp Brake Lubrication and reassemble. Hope this might help people. I made a video of...
• Re: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:25:25 -0400
  ...The reason for this is that the easiest way to meet the high pressure lubrication requirements of GL-5 is to use a sulphur...
• Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 07:44:56 -0700
  You sure it's the spring and not a worn component? That was the case with my van, creaking and I didn't have...
• Re: Dash Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:43:26 -0800
  ...those should not be unplugged and plugged back on 'forever' without some treatment there to provide a little lubrication/contact cleaner affect. I hope...
• Re: A Tie-rods question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:45:45 -0500
  ...It is best to consider working with the steering rack and getting some lubrication back into the rack while you've got the boots...
• Re: clutch pedal wear
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:53:23 -0800
  I tried lubrication that area with assembly in place. Its awkward to get the straw pointed to right place, but yes its worth a...
• Re: Hatch Lock -- With Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:43:21 -0500
  ...I have intermittent poor behavior of my hatch power lock, and lubrication maybe part of the solution.. Question: Can I remove the latch from...
• Re: Rear hatch will no longer lock, sliding door iffy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:02:36 -0800
  ...I don't even understand how things are supposed to work for decades with only their original lubrication or assembly. Judiciously applied lube of...
• Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:48:03 -0500
  ...I am not using one of the good Mahl oil filters with valves - could it be the main bearings are starved of lubrication at...
• Re: Odd Gmail Header when reading group messages (spam)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:59:21 -0500
  ...Click on a email > with > oil and a banner/spam/advertisement for a "lubrication" side comes up. > Gmail > looks for 'keywords" in the mail...
• Re: Ok you doubters, do your research first!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 15:28:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...Although the primary function of oil in an air-cooled engine is lubrication, the secondary is "cooling" (c.f., oil-coolers popular with older...
• Re: What Type of Grease Lasts 20 Years?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:21:28 -0500
  ...Since the shift linkage isn't an extreme-pressure application I imagine they're hoping to get some dry-film lubrication from the MOS2...
• FW: VW Camper FS: $2495/offer
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:44:00 -0800
  ...type engine with doghouse oil cooler, and single port heads (better lubrication, cooling, and reliability). * VDO gauges in dash below stereo (oil press., and...
• Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:40:47 -0500
  ...As long as there is flow, there is lubrication, at low temps. I also am > using Mobil Delvac synthetic oil, which does not break...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:18:22 -0700
  ...the engine is dry when it starts cold so it has lubrication Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Akiba To: Bob Donalds Sent: Wednesday, October...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:52:35 -0700
  ...capped off the steering sector leaving > some fluid in there for lubrication thinking that I would eventually convert > the van to a manual rack...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:35:13 -0700
  ...as a manual system? Does the power steering fluid provide necessary lubrication to steering parts in the front end? Thank you for your advice...
• Re: new van, inspect'n & warr...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  15 Apr 95 10:06:58 EDT
  ...end, it is probably the front CV joints in need of lubrication.... I tow my splitwindow beetle on a single axle trailer and by...
• WD-40 ain't lubricating oil, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 15:02:24 -0700
  Volks, If you want lubrication, use an oil or a grease. Light machine oils like 3-in-1, etc, or light greases like Libriplate...
• Re: Synthetic oils and bypass filtration
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:35:10 -0700
  ...and I believe it is superior to Mobil 1 in its lubrication properties. My long term success with their gear oils in the MG...
• Re: lube rear heater assembly
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:02:03 -0400
  ...I am going to put >lubrication on the ends of the axles that you can see in the pictures. I >would like list input...
• Re: question regarding clutch bearings and shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:14:09 -0700
  ...It gets no lubrication it's whole life other than what it is given by the mechanic who puts it in. When you idle...
• 5sp
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:14:46 -0800
  ...And frequent lubrication of the under-van shift linkage really makes the shifting slick! I just squirt some spray lube onto the shiftrod bushings...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:54:24 -0500
  ...have worn and the noise if from the inner hub chattering. Lubrication buys some time. Parts are plastic so you want a lubricant that...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 07:48:33 -0700
  ...garnered their share of critics among experts in the field of lubrication. By far the most damning testimonial against these products originally came from...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:16:14 -0800
  ...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
• Re: Mullendore port help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 21:56:47 -0700
  ...I put in a 30A and it is back running but I wanted to do >>>the Mullendore port lubrication. >> >>On a 2.1l that...
• Re: high volume oil pump
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:35:37 -0700
  ...Too much pressure can just "wash" over the bearing surfaces, not sticking around long enough to provide proper lubrication IMHO. I've blown up...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 06:25:34 -0600
  ...If simple lubrication is > your problem, this technique, if done right with say 15 strokes of the > gun, could help. If you have some...
• Re: Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 14 May 2010 16:53:41 -0400
  ...of the time, are there other places to check that need lubrication? Knock on wood, the brakes seem fine. Is there an internet list...
• Max Oil Temps. - a reference!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 9 Feb 96 10:27:35 PST
  ...There are several pages devoted to the discussion of lubrication from which a couple of remarks may be of interest: Bearing failure is "anticpated...
• Re: Engine Woes -- Need Some Advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 07:06:00 -0400
  ...In these cases, I have noted that there was no lubrication on the surfaces, leading me to believe that the oil on the pad...
• Re: Assessing CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:38:30 -0500
  ...It is the oil absorbed in the soap base that does the work and the Moly stuff n CV grease provides boundary lubrication when...
• Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:31:50 +0100
  ...And the XX-YYW classification system doesn't inply that the viscosity is higher at hot temps, just that it lubrication properties 'simulate' that...
• Re: GL-4 or GL-5 Tanny Oil - HELP?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 9 May 2010 06:10:43 -0400
  ...The reason some say to avoid GL-5 is that the easiest way to meet the high pressure lubrication requirements of GL-5 is...