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• Re: POR15 discounted at The Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:52:36 -0500
  ...They then recommend using a "pre-primer" or etcher containing zink phosphate to maximize the POR15's effectiveness. They sell a products (MarineClean and...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:58:41 -0500
  ...I use Zerex Long-life coolant, which is yellow, and which is phosphate free. I believe that a phosphate free coolant is available from...
• Re: Coolant Again
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:13:13 -0700
  ...Michael Townsend wrote: > > Interesting . . . > > That is the first negative comment about the Prestone Orange Phosphate Free > that I have heard. Do you have any...
• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 01:28:02 EDT
  ...I would like it to be squeaky clean and WHITE, not yellow.< Michael, I am certain a solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) will work...
• 85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 13:58:37 -0700
  ...What brand of coolant should I buy? All I've ever heard is low phosphate, but I've never heard any specific brand names...
• Re: G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:08:33 -0400
  ...at 08:58:58AM -0400, Chris S wrote: > I thought all phosphate-free coolant was OK to use? > > On 10/16/08, Jason Brand...
• Re: G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:05:34 -0400
  ...When compared to some typical phosphate free off the > shelf coolants a flush and fill would run about $25. So, is it worth the...
• Adding Redline WaterWetter to "anti-freeze"
  Historical mailing list - Emily Goodin
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 11:31:06 -0600
  Hi all! I'm also planning a flush-&-fill for my radiator, and was researching the various non-phosphate coolants (trying to find one...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:59:06 -0400
  ...What's the best draining connection to open? -Is high-spec Euro phosphate-free coolant worth the extra 20 bucks? Anxious, gab 1986 WBX...
• AW: morons (red coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 12:43:45 -0700
  Ken- ive been using the US counterpart that is silicate and phosphate free- the orange prestone of havoline for 4 year on my inline...
• Here's a "good one" FS '84 Wolfsburg Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 19:18:42 EST
  ...Heads or head gaskets have not been done but neither are there any signs that they need it.� Phosphate free antifreeze has always been...
• Re: yearly miledge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 10 May 2010 12:28:40 -0600
  ...53 rear, 43 front, oil-Mobil 1 15-50 synthetic, antifreeze-phosphate free, blah blab blah > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue...
• 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 12:57:41 -0400
  ...While I'm at it, is there another brand, other than VW, of antifreeze that is phosphate free? Thank you all very much. Hotch...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:31:14 -0400
  ...Aisian cars want extra. > > For the ideal coolant consider the latest stuff used in Diesel trucks. > "Final Charge" in the latest version is phosphate...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 31 May 2002 11:00:09 -0600
  ...It says safe for >>> all >>> aluminum parts on the label, but it doesn't say phosphate free. So is >>> Prestone safe? If not, what...
• A few questions
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 23:52:45 -0800
  ...By the way, I know about the phosphate free collant that is needed. 2- Would anybody have a Bentley book for sale ? 3- When...
• Coolant opinions re: Prestone LongLife
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 10:55:12 -0700
  It's now been two years since I flushed my '88 Westy's coolant and put in new Prestone LongLife 5 year coolant (Phosphate...
• any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 10 May 2010 17:41:30 -0800
  ...Westy are known for head gasket problems if the right coolant (phosphate free) is not used. If the owner knows nothing about that (big...
• Head Gaskets: Fall Leaky; Spring No Leaky
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 09:10:00 -0700
  Kevin, If you are running phosphate free coolant I think it is ok to drive with this type of leak. It will get worse...
• Re: NOT SMART of me, BUT...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:34:33 -0500
  ...Sounds like you are trying to keep it phosphate free so do some searching and see what they have. I've never been to...
• Long Life Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 19:19:34 -0800
  ...Both are longlife Prestone, both say phosphate & silicate free, but one is orange, and the other yellowish. The yellow one has # W-4816-M...
• Re: vanagon antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 00:24:30 -0400
  ...I am running "Havoline Phosphate Free with Dex-Cool". That "Dex-Cool" makes it incompatable with many other types of anti-freeze although there...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:41:01 EDT
  ...As a fellow VW Westfalia owner, I would recommend using the VW product named in the owners manual, being phosphate free I believe, at...
• The Water Pump Replacement is Done
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Ford
  Mon, 28 May 2001 14:49:45 -0400
  ...Yes...I did use phosphate free antifreeze mixed 50/50 with water. -- Three Rivers Expeditions 3.R.E. Hazlehurst, GA/Lumber City, GA (912...
• Collant Change vs Head Gaskets Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 14:14:05 -0600
  ...Other observations 1) Many used distilled water 2) Many used other than VW Brand "phosphate free coolant" (not to suggest that VW Coolant is...
• Re: Headlight grill.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:37:47 -0400
  ...Also, not to be forgotten, these tubs offer leak > proof storage for all that Non phosphate free antifreeze you need to > carry because your...
• Re: Clean up mould from interior roof lining?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:22:48 -0700
  ...A friend recommended some stuff called "Concrobium" that is a proprietary mixture of tri-sodium phosphate and washing soda (sodium carbonate). I was going...
• Statistical Survey re Head Gasket Failure
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 16:46:17 -0800
  ...Failed" [Vehicle not drivable)("0" if not apply) ______ Coolant Type (Phosphate/No Phosphate/VW) ______ Water Type (Tap/Distilled/de-ionized) ______ Frequency of Coolant Change...
• Re: Recommended coolant
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:22:24 -0700
  ...Recommended coolant > What is the recommended coolant now? All I see in the > stores is Prestone or Peak and neither say > "phosphate-free". > The...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 19:47:56 -0400
  Good point on changing the antifreeze frequently....I changed mine about every 2.5 years using phosphate-free and still had the leakage. Should...
• Re: Coolant level sensor lite dimly lit
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 24 May 1998 01:56:27 EDT
  ...since I > replaced the PO's dreaded green stuff for some phosphate/silicate free > coolant. The temp gauge reads the typical halfway (on top...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 12:55:39 -1000
  ...Alan, I purchased phosphate free anti freeze from my local independent auto parts store. They claimed it was mandated by GM for newer cars...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:17:01 -0700
  ...I use Zerex Long-life coolant, which > is yellow, and which is phosphate free. I believe that a phosphate free > coolant is available from...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 22:41:42 -0700
  ...I researched it as well > as I could when I first > > needed > > to flush my westy's cooling system and > non-phosphates coolants became...
• Coolant Pipe separates!!Gaskets Blow!!Wallet empties!!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 17:15:40 EST
  ...Upon looking underneath I found that the insert was clamped to the radiator intake hose just hanging there and my lovely orange phosphate free...
• Re: antifreeze
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 13:41:08 -0800
  ...antifreeze (I believe water is a lot easier to find than phosphate free coolant anyway), and I know I am not dumping stuff that...
• AW: morons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:31:56 -0700
  ...It is ethylene glycol, and phosphate free. The WBX vanagons I have used it in for the last three years show no problems either...
• Re: 84 WB Coolant Light... More(U)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 10:16:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I believe those of you using the new Sierra or Havoline phosphate free antifreeze may experience the same problem. Comments from anyone ? terrytan@ritz...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:21:41 -0700
  ...the famous Wallyworld brand, also manufactured by BASF, $3.99/gal. > Phosphate Free, tastes awful. > > pensioner (buys costco gas, wallyworld A/F, RatShack components...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 22:59:27 -0400
  ...This is supposedly why VW specified phosphate-free coolant. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
• Prestone 5/150 antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 12:32:33 EDT
  ...It is phosphate free, and runs about 10.00/gallon. So I buy this stuff, and the guy at the counter says to me...
• Re: Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 13:31:38 -0700
  ...I just love it! > >I was told to use coolant without phosphate in order to protect the head >gaskets against disintegration. I was also...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant - sierra
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 14:56:29 -0700
  ...The PO made a point of showing me the orange > > > phosphate free coolant (including 2 extra gallons under the > > back > seat). A month or...
• Re: Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 11:57:38 -0400
  ...Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement > > > I believe Texaco and Prestone both have phosphate-free type of coolant > available in auto parts store. I knew our...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Brian Smith
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:31:58 -0800
  ...not send them to be machined.� Reinstalled the heads with new phosphate free coolant.� Result:� That was five years ago and 30,000 miles...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 20:15:25 -0800
  ...but one can use phosphate free juice all right. I would not buy the hyper spendy stuff at the dealer though. .. and beside.. now...
• Re: Coolant - What color?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 20:18:07 -0600
  ...that serviced the bus for my PO put some real >expensive phosphate-free stuff in my system; he even showed me a >bottle of...
• Royal Flush!
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Tue, 12 May 1998 11:56:39 -0600
  ...antifreeze, and they said they used "DEX COOL", which is also phosphate free, but wouldn't exactly say if it was silicate free???? They...
• [Fwd: coolant]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:31:43 -0600
  ...Just use stuff made for aluminum block engines > and components regardless if it is pink, blue, green, or chartreuse.< > > > I use Valvoline non phosphate...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:15:44 PDT
  Your mix is different but so are your components - our phosphate free coolant that we mix with water is not 100% ethylene glycol. Interesting...
• Re: How expensive to fix these problems?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:43:30 -0500
  ...The only green non phosphate anti freeze I know of is Serria brand. If the antifreeze is less than a 50/50 mixture, the...
• Cooling AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Tue, 4 May 1999 08:15:08 -0500
  I just bought that new Prestone 150 long life anti-freeze it is Phosphate free and EG with some EP in it. I remember...
• Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 23 May 1999 18:21:39 -0700
  ...Texaco > >DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. > >Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
• Re: Antifreeze Again
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 22 May 2004 11:12:40 -0700
  ...I prefer to stick with the expensive VW Phosphate free stuff. Most agree you should use distilled water, but not water from a softener...
• Re: coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:47:37 -0400
  ...From what I've heard recently online is that the Sierra coolant, which is the cheaper phosphate-free coolant that I have gotten from...
• Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 10:54:05 -0500
  ...gasket part, 7 different combination, the bucket is full of NON phosphate free coolant... ONLY the one with The Right Stuff is hanging there...
• Head Survey Form -- Last Draft
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:48:04 -0700
  ...Phosphate (1) No Phosphate (2) VW (3) Mix (4) 2 Water Type: Hard Tap (1) Soft Tap (2) Distilled (3) de-ionized (4) 50...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 07:43:37 -1000
  ...I use Zerex Long-life coolant, which >> is yellow, and which is phosphate free. I believe that a phosphate free >> coolant is available from...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:34:00 -0400
  ...Aisian cars want extra. > > > > For the ideal coolant consider the latest stuff used in Diesel trucks. > > "Final Charge" in the latest version is phosphate...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 14:56:12 -0800
  Good one! That was a typo, I meant G-05, phosphate-free HOAT formula. I ran Dexcool for 10 years (one flush and fill...