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• Re: Coolant Vapor and Liquid In Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 17:21:23 -0400
  ...leak into the exhaust when the engine is cold and >possibly sealing up when the engine heats up. > >On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13...
• Re: Campers noisier than hardtops?
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 09:46:01 -0800
  ...Don't know what we need to do, but evidently some work needs to be done on sealing up the outside more than it...
• Re: Coolant in the oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:48:57 -0800
  ...I can only think of the >> seal at the bottom of the cylinder not sealing. >> But probably can be some other reason too, that...
• Re: Loctite 518 uses on Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:29:57 -0800
  ...It is what he uses, along with other stuff when sealing. dylan ________________________________ From: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
• Re: Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:00:09 -0400
  ...This helps them stay soft and >retain their sealing qualities. If you don't use your A/C or take the belt >off, the...
• Re: Coolant air, overflow, fried head gasket, "burping" out air (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:33:34 -0800
  ...The "steam" you think is bubbling in the coolant tank is really combustion gases leaking past the sealing ring. This high pressure gas leaks...
• Re: switching temp sensor (for dash)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:44:27 EST
  ...If you are not confident to do this without error, it is prudent to have a minion standing by to chase the sealing ring...
• Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good... Amended with n...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 23:21:17 EST
  In a message dated 1/6/06 10:44:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, robertmstewart@MAC.COM writes: > They have silicone which lasts for...
• FW: Coolant in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:54:57 -0400
  Are you sure it is in the exhaust and not running down from above? How much coolant are you losing? If the sealing rings...
• Re: Anybody have a good writeup on changing the transmission input shaft seal?
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:29:35 -0500
  ...One thing, you need to use caution not to damage the opening where the seal seats or the actual sealing surface on the shaft...
• oh yeah
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:44:43 -0700
  ...Also, there's a sealing o-ring inside the pivot, which seals the greasy part from the outside world, a sliding seal against the...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 05:41:56 -0700
  ...Also the head sealing surface will be coated with a ceramic coat to eliminate the corrosion problem. I am also coating the valves to...
• Re: 85 Rear Heater Questions
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:35:33 +0200
  ...I explore the switch to the parts and found the sealing (or rather hole rubber plate) of the shaft has worn out. What should...
• Re: weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:43:07 -0700
  ...on some cars a diagnostic check actually has a step to check and make sure the gas cap is sealing correctly. jimt On Wednesday...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:40:58 -0500
  ...He says that in order to mount tires and fill them with nitrogen, you have to make sure the bead sealing surface is absolutely...
• Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:20:18 -0800
  ...Troy <<Hey guys, has any of you ever unscrewed the filler valve from your tank to r= eplace the sealing tape?=20 Last night...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:42:19 -0400
  ...However, slightly-scratched up or distorted flanges can be hammered and filed back to perfectly flat for better sealing. > >Mike B.
• Re: Gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:15:00 EST
  ...just like it) and the T is what they made for sealing the rubber head gaskets that they sell to VW. I have used...
• Re: Gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:15:00 EST
  ...just like it) and the T is what they made for sealing the rubber head gaskets that they sell to VW. I have used...
• Re: Sit on pop top?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 2 May 2007 21:00:44 -0700
  ...We have been totally unsuccessful in sealing the leaks. For me, a ladder would be a cheap investment. Even a $500 ladder! YMMV of...
• Re: Shower and amenities
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 6 Jan 2020 22:57:53 -0800
  ...For toilet, a 5 gal bucket with disposable blue plastic bio liners, 5 gal bucket sealing toilet seat lid (they sell these for river...
• Re: diesel oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:47:14 -0600
  ...The sealing surface is > hemispherical, and it sits horizontally on the oil pan. Hard to describe, > but...mine has always leaked. I replaced the...
• Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:25:27 -0500
  ...Anyone know of a supplier or a good substitute method of re-sealing the box? Thanks in advance, Cecil '85 Westy "Der Brotkasten"
• Oil light flicker gone...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 09:24:56 CST6CDT
  ...and yes, the VW filter was constucted of better materials (the sealing o-ring was much more substantial, overall 'feel' was better). Folks, the...
• Re: fuel manifold problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 16:59:32 -0400
  ...The metal crimp holds on a plug-type cap which seals with an O-ring -- the crimp has no sealing function except to keep...
• A/T torque converter seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:24:51 -0400
  ...Is this correct? Since there is so much extra room would it hurt to put an extra seal in the additional space? Double sealing...
• Re: fuel tank sealing
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:49:38 -0500
  ...fuel tank sealing > > > > I was dropping my tank today to install a new front parking brake > > cable. Ive noticed since buying the van a...
• Re: Oil drain plug problems-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 4 May 2015 06:51:19 -0400
  ...I have these OEM drain plugs and the copper sealing rings on my website, always ! <www.frankcondelli.com <http://www.frankcondelli.com/>> > On May...
• Re: Longer bleeder screw safe?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:20:33 -0600
  ...A copper or > fiber washer under the head for sealing purposes. Lowes or HD will have > it. HF sells a nice assortment of copper...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 15:47:08 -0700
  ...Of course it is removable but nobody ever does, and it has no sealing value. Yes I did examine the photo and there was...
• westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 20:13:19 -0500
  I been troubleshooting problems with running the fridge on propane. It was hard to light, would go out on its own even when parked...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 09:42:35 -0700
  ...I need it to devise an > unorthodox sealing method to fix those damn head gaskets...:-) > Can anyone direct me to a relevant site or...
• Re: Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:49:21 -0400
  ...The other two are of the spring-loaded piston-cylinder type, not safe for fuel because the seal relies on the sealing of a...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:43:01 -0700
  ...Saying protective plate (which is straight out of ETKA) is kind of like saying sealing ring when you're talking about an o-ring...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:29:28 -0700
  ...Doing so on >such high pressure contact surfaces has the advantage of sealing the >contact area against corrosion." > >Having said that, a little further...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:09:10 -0400
  ...threads, and don't use a >> sealing washer. >> some are not tapered, and do use a sealing washer. >> be sure of which kind you...
• new goodies
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 13:47:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...I got some master cylinder reservoir sealing rings, a center brake light lens, pedal seals, and engine lid hinge seal. I _ordered_ 2 engine...
• High idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:44:08 -0800
  ...I'm suspicious that mine is not sealing well. I tried screw clamps, but that seems to just squeeze the elbow off the afm...
• Re: Bars Stop Leak... Pros and Cons for "slight Head leak"
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 19:44:54 -0700
  If you put it in the tank behind the license plate, you run the risk of the alumaseal sealing the pipe between that tank...
• re blueprinting
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Mon, 4 May 1998 23:56:42 -0700
  ...From >what I gather, it seems to be used when checking for straightness and maybe >to verify that sealing surfaces are flat. I get...
• A/C leak sealer
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 13:46:53 -0700
  ...immediately follow up with a charge of refrigerant to keep from sealing the service port as well. This year, they have it as a...
• Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 06:35:01 -0700
  <SNIP> < When I pulled the caps to the vent tanks, I noticed a tar like substance < around the cap, presumably sealing it. Reminded me...
• Steel ring gasket source?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 15:11:53 -0700
  Hi guys, I am looking for a source for the steel ring gasket that is sealing the head with the cylinder (I know, I...
• Re: GW metal valve not sealing to new rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:28:52 -0500
  ...am having an issue with the > flange on the new core sealing to the metal GoWesty valve that I've had for > several years...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:26:16 -0700
  PTFE plumber's thread sealing pipe dope (or something close to that) or you can use Teflon tape. The yellow tape is for gas...
• Re: New '59 Singlecab Status
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 05:10:46 -0400
  The bus, as Clara predicted, is really Sealing Wax Red. - - - happy happy, joy joy The 36hp is siezed. This is my first experience with...
• cold draft from fresh air vent
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 11:16:17 -0700
  ...fresh air vent flaps in heater/vent housing not sealing shut due to decomposition of foam seals 3. detached fresh air vent ducts at...
• Re: Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 22:11:06 EDT
  ...As a matter of fact, sealing cap screws with o-ringed heads are manufactured and available but at no small cost. George
• Re: Apparent leak between the city water hookup and the interior
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:34:29 -0400
  ...I tried sealing the old one by wrapping it with a layer of rubber tape (the kind used to cover splices by old-time...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 01:35:04 -0400
  ...When I disconnected my right inboard CV joint, gear oil poured out of the center of the Drive Flange because the center sealing plug...
• Gasket Sealant Question
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  5 May 1995 09:52:26 U
  ...VW wanted to sell me some overpriced tube of stuff that said it was for sealing engine housings and gearbox housing, and that sure...
• Re: Liquid electrical tape????
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 14:42:05 -0700
  ...because of a large connector. > I once tried Seam Sealant for sealing tent seams on a crack but it > didn't seem to last...
• Re: Making Dash vid. Nd. Heater box photos. Pleeeeez!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:07:15 -0700
  ...I plan on sealing box on OUTSIDE! with 100% silicone. That should be more than enough for sealing and will allow easier repair next...
• Re: How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:32:25 -0400
  ...line at the engine, and put the garden hose in it, sealing the junction with my hand. (Found a leak at the front when...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 22:37:17 +0000
  ...the > crack will sometimes close up as the engine warms up, sealing the leak > and making everything run ok. especially check the rubber elbow...
• Sealing Questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 13:14:27 -0600
  Thanks again for the heater control info. I tested all systems yesterday and they are working fine. I was also testing the appliances and...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:41:28 -0600
  I believe that Chris Corkins and Rocky Jennings, both well thought of engine builders recommend a dry assemble before sealing the case halves. Dry...
• Re: VC: Clinging sound found
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 17:48:33 +0100
  ...have the VC as a exchange part? Is it unrepairable? > >New sealings, maybe the discs and the silicon fluid? A few ounces? > In Germany...
• Re: [FIX] seal on Expansion Tank sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:12:23 EDT
  ...Oh, and don't forget to clean every surface -- a little bit of antifreeze crust can prevent your O-rings from sealing.
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:40:54 -0600
  ...Sealant necessary for coolant hoses? I'm a big fan of Permatex Hylomar (non-hardening), for the sealing and corrosion-resistant properties spelled out...