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• Re: vinal plastic paint
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:15 -0500
  ...It comes in a plastic spray that perfectly restores interior stuff like headliners. I found a local service that will scan a part with...
• Re: 1984 Frozen stuck O2 sender
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:35:07 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Karl Wolz wrote: > Spray that sucker with some lightweight oil, such as (at least - WD-40; > better - Liquid Wrench...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 10:39:34 -0500
  Is it dirt, or is it grease, or both? The first thing I would try is brake cleaner sprayed from the inside with a...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:47:21 -0500
  ...Squeaking front bushings Spray on a new set of T3 techniques bushings and all will be well. Jim > On Feb 24, 2015, at 5...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:40:19 -0700
  Also find the closest Krown anti-rust shop ( http://www.krown.com/ )and have your van sprayed.....if it's not to late for...
• Re: Paint Front Grill?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 03:32:48 EST
  ...Is there any way I can revive it? Specifically, I was wondering if I could (don't laugh) spray paint it flat black or...
• Re: Rear Cushion Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 16:31:22 -0500
  ...upholstery cleaner that comes in a spray can that looks like a fire extinguisher, you just spray it on, then rub the material with...
• Re: pop tops to simple green
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 18:31:18 -0500
  ...bmn <bmn@IGLOU.COM> >The water is ok just to spray all over the engine? I would have thought >it would play hell with...
• Re: Scotchguard soon to be no longer available***
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 23 May 2000 08:54:55 -0700
  ...or 'acceptable concentrations' Something to think about before spraying this stuff in your living environment (not to mention breathing the fumes while spraying). Bill
• Re: front window sprayers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 21 May 2007 12:01:21 -0700
  ...Best to fix the problem from outside the van...removing headlights won't help with window sprayers. -p >Paul- > >thanks this is very helpful...
• Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - dahn van
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:37:38 -0800
  ...I've tried fabric spray with bleach, spray carpet & upholstery cleaner, and simple green with a brush. Nothing works... and I don't want...
• Re: Strobing Reverse Lights -- bright light
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:16:58 +0100
  What about an additional fuel injector in the intake manifold, set up to spray ATF! This makes a thick nice smoke layer. PerL 87...
• refinishing fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 21:17:05 -0500
  Doug- I've worked a bit with Gel coat and epoxy on kayaks and have sprayed it through a gun to add color and...
• Re: vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:00:54 -0800
  ...Sometimes I use spray paint in a can that says 'rust stop paint' on the can. Warming a can of spray paint in warm...
• Window whistling
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:35:57 -0800
  First, let me thank those of you who gave me input for the oil pressure = buzzer and light oil spray problem. Put on a...
• Re: Seam rust?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:49:53 -0700
  ...You can use a roller or thin it and spray it on. It's black but then you can spray your original color over...
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 3 May 2014 11:37:13 -0600
  ...Because there is ample space under there I am hoping to put a thicker foamy insulating material, not necessarily spray-can stuff because its...
• Re: how do you get super glue off velour?
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:55:47 -0500
  we use circuit tester it's a spray in a can and when you spray it it will freeze surface being sprays to like...
• Re: Spring Cleaning an Aircooled Motor
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:23:44 -0500
  ...go to the dollar car wash and > spray it down again with Gunk and power spray the engine bay and under > the van. > The...
• Re: Brush painting questions
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 13:35:03 -0500
  ...A spraygun leaves a surface covered with tiny pits in the paint layer that also flow together. The pits left by a good conventional...
• Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:27:51 -0700
  ...Thinking > about jacking up front/back a little and spraying Sea Foam. Thought on this, > please. TIA CV joints replaced in 2004. > > -- > Michael in...
• Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 May 2017 10:07:48 -0400
  ...I do hear one when pushing down and the rear wiper sprays. Should I hear a sprayer motor when the front is engaged? So...
• Re: 300 spots of lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Nov 2010 19:25:05 -0700
  ...cycle spray chain lube. The black stuff? Worked great for me on the hinges and sliders of paddock gates. Stayed in place in the...
• Re: Window washer nozzles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 12:18:31 -0400
  At 12:05 5/24/2000, Puzerewski wrote: >Can anyone describe how to remove the window washer spray jets on an early >vanagon? I...
• Bouncing Speedometer Needle
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:41:49 -0700
  My speedometer needle bounces.� It seems to smoothe out at higher speeds.�I was thinking about spraying some WD40 in the cable or maybe...
• Re: Removing very old stickers from glass.How?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 Apr 1996 11:22:36 -0500 (EST)
  A real easy way to remove stickers from glass, paint, etc...spray the sticker wtih WD40....WD40 will disolve the glue on the sticker...
• Re: Steam Clean Engine?
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:40:01 -0700
  Get a spray bottle of Simple Green and use as directed, it will more gentle on your engine and you can do in your...
• squeek is driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:04:00 -0400
  ...I've used silcone spray with no luck. Anybody fix this problem?
• Re: Bucking questions
  Historical mailing list - R Blake
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 21:39:11 -0700
  ...If you run the engine at night in total darkness and use a spray gun to spray water into the engine compartment you will...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:40:26 -0400
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed I seek list wisdom on cleaning the oily residue off of the items that have been sprayed with hot...
• Re: WTB; CV JOINT SPACER/
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 17:59:08 -0700
  ...wrote: >> Right, that's the paper gasket. >> Jim > > The picture may be a paper gasket, > but I swear I power sprayed > the metal pieces...
• Re: vw vanagonoil spray
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 06:48:29 -0700
  ...Westfalia diesel Dave Cromwell wrote: > Can't comment on the oil spray part of your question, however, > a failed water pump on a rebuilt...
• Metal V.S Plastic engine lids
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 10:06:46 -0800
  ...Does the metal lid allow more time to remove and spray engine down with fire repellant? Could metal lids ad more danger to the...
• Re: Power Loss When Wet Problem SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:47:29 -0500
  ...I took a spray bottle of water and while the van was running I went around and sprayed every electrical connector on the engine...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:15:02 -0800
  ...I haven't found that water displacing spray lubes like WD-40 and prolong hurt electrical things.....but I also don't spray into...
• Re: Stiff Shifter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Mar 1997 00:01:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...I just crawl under neath and spray the front and rear bushings with spray-on lithium grease. Much easier than disassembly. Wish there were...
• Body Work
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:34:37 -0500
  ...Are there any suggestions on brands of spray primer and paint that I should use to do this touch-up? Also any tips or...
• Re: Rear Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 14:40:06 +1000
  ...One press forward of the stalk activates it with a spray of window washer fluid and a few quick passes of the arm,then...
• Re: do you know your vanagon is rusting away?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 22:29:14 -0500
  ...Stanhope wrote: > > be careful of the > > insulation when taking your van to Krown) > >Or you could buy a can of Boeshield T9 and spray...
• Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:08:22 -0800
  ...I posted earlier about a spray paint that really is for plastic and really stays o there, 'Fusion' it's called, in hardware stores...
• Re: (TIICO) Another spraying fuel reg.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 13:26:58 -0700
  you know Bill, if you put an A2 fuel rail in place then this wouldn't be a problem..... Please tell Peter of tiico...
• Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:01:30 -0500
  ...I bought a turbine spraygun setup from them that has turned out to be a honey. The motor and turbine are in a plastic...
• Re: OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:35:45 -0400
  Are the injectors firing and are they spraying fuel? The injectors get 12 volts on one side when the fuel pump is running and...
• Re: Seizing(?) wheel bearing advice?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:27:33 -0700
  ...They would spray metal on it and then remachine it to the proper dimensions. > > I ended up tapping some of the spindle areas that...
• Re: Lubricating the seats
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:23:03 -0700
  get some good synthetic spray penetrating grease from a FLAPS or hardware store. spray lube the sliders/tracks mainly. in general .... If it's...
• Re: RUST HOLE
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 01:14:42 +0200
  Doug Alcock wrote: > 2) Any comments on the efficacy of spraying old motor oil on the underside > of your van in the winter. A...
• Re: Squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 May 2016 21:23:54 -0400
  ...He sprayed some lubricant... the squeaky noise went away but comes back after about 500 miles.. then I spray some silicon lubricant.. the noise...
• Stranded in L.A. - 81 won't start
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 13:13:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...You can check this by looking at the spray pattern of the injectors. If they are spraying a nice fine mist with no drips...
• Re: axle nut won't budge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 21:04:53 -0500
  ...something that gets really cold when sprayed. Spray that nut and and shaft until you know without a doubt the nut and shaft are...
• Re: Rear Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 13:44:19 -0400
  ...Push long enough to get spraying, and it wipes for 5 sec and then stops without going into intermittent mode (unless it was already...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:10:49 -0500
  ...A while back I bought an inexpensive garden sprayer intending to turn it into a pressure bleeder for the brake system. Before I got...
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 6 May 2014 10:18:20 -0600
  ...NEVER use spray foam on any vehicle that you care about. > > Mike B. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2014, at 13:37...
• Re: Bit o' Rust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:58:12 -0700
  ...If it's too small a spot to spray with a can, spary some of the paint into the spray can top, then use...
• Re: Stuff I learned about painting my engine bay (+ pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:44:08 -0800
  ...It worked ok for about a 1/3 of the bay, but the spray > pattern got smaller as the job went on, and it...
• Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good... Amended with new info.
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:48:57 -0500
  ...Then I will use the POR15 coating, then the resin filler patch they have, then finally sand it down the spray it with POR15...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:18:46 -0500
  ...I can't recall what I'd used > but my first time cleaning that flocking I used some kind of > heinous spray. Even with...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:46:18 -0700
  ...Squeaking front bushings > > Spray on a new set of T3 techniques bushings and all will be well. > > Jim > > > >> On Feb 24, 2015, at 5...
• Re: paint yer grills?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 16:36:08 CDT
  ...in the spray can ... from Sears. :) the trick (imnsho) is to lightly sand the part you want to paint with some really find sandpaper...
• Re: RusReformer vs Extend
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 95 14:40:27 EDT
  ...the water based rust reformer, the Exten, i figure you mean spray can does not go far and never seemed to penetrate that well...
• Re: electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:50:03 -0700
  ...Isopropanol is an ideal cleaner with almost zero residue, but getting it to spray hard and fast makes it difficult to apply and a...