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Re: Sticking Accelerator cable
Historical mailing list - Madsen
Tue, 7 Sep 1999 00:13:10 -0400
...Then I sprayed a teflon lubricant (other lubricants would suffice too I guess) on to the metal moving parts and presto it smoothed out...
Re: distilled water & wbx reliability
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:37:49 -0900
...Ultraclean water at elevated temperatures will dissolve Teflon, silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, hafnium nitride, etc., etc. Ultraclean water is literally free of...
Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:09:26 -0800
...these are valuable bits of corion or teflon ..etc so i cut myself out new pieces and use the grinding wheel and sand belt...
Re: Hard Shifting..sometimes
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Jun 1995 09:54:05 -0700
...On old worn transmissions I used a GL-5 type oil (which is a no-no), a moly additive, and a teflon additive (everything...
CAT HEATER INSTALLATION IN VANAGON
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Thu, 2 Oct 1997 17:09:12 -0700
...Make sure the installer uses teflon sealant. The stuff that is like a paste, not the tape. Align the heater again, if it moved...
Installing VDO Oil Pressure Sender
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 20:38:00 -0800
...I found out I could get a small rubber hose made for about $5.00 or a braided stainless steel with Teflon lining hose...
Alignment For Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Mar 94 12:01:34 EST
...Origianlly discovered by DuPont in the late '30s, it's commonly known by that manufacturer's trade name, Teflon, and is considered to be...
Propex: Starting the Installation
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:15:29 -0500
...This is used for sealing the holes in the floor pan. Teflon pipe compound. Not the tape. Use this on the threads of the...
Re: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:03:48 -0500
...by elevating the cooler and running long(read EXPENSIVE) Aeroquip AN8 teflon ss braided hoses any further than necessary. Some sandwich adapters have built...
Re: brake line fix but safe
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Wed, 1 Mar 2006 13:39:19 -0600
...say, but an asset all the same! Another thing, never use Teflon tape on brake fittings. Some may get into the lines, besides you...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:26:47 +0200
...newer > (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of > teflon/nylon/rubber(?) > I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge installation in a 1990 2.1L....Need Suggestions
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 22:23:03 +0000
...Can I ask you...what is <DIV></DIV>the "coolant distributer"? Also..did you have to use <DIV></DIV>teflon tape or any sealant...
Re: Roll your own...
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 1 Aug 2014 06:30:56 -0500
...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work fine for...
Building that engine, but got sidetracked with the car (part2)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 22:47:42 -0700
...Put some teflon compound on it so it "wouldn't rust in place." Another "listen to Ol Geno, no teflon on threads." Not even...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 09:28:30 -0400
...sysetem parts.............come out as sweetly as could be > year later. > Teflon paste from the hardware store also works very well.. > same benefits, and...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:42:51 -0700
...newer > (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of > teflon/nylon/rubber(?) > I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 05:46:38 -0400
...I used two applications of Slick-50 Teflon spray, allowed this to dry for a day, then followed with a Lithium grease spray which...
Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:06:06 -0400
...at a time.. > and put them back in with thread joint teflon tape on the threads. > that would help prevent corrosion on the threads...
Re: Oil Cooler Upgrade I did...
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Wed, 5 May 1999 04:44:10 -0700
...Add the Aeroquip teflon/ SS braided hose and the swedgemated fittings and voila!: You hAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ave 200 degree oil on a very hot...
Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 7 Apr 2007 08:19:16 -0700
...bleed valve. > Screwed new valve back in (used a bit of Teflon on the threads). Make sure > the bleed valve is installed as well...
Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:55:54 -0400
...at a time.. > and put them back in with thread joint teflon tape on the threads. > that would help prevent corrosion on the threads...
Re: Thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:37:29 -0500
...t break anything, > >> and especially, put something on all fastener threads .. > >> Teflon paste, gasket sealer, or anti-seize compound. .. > >> so they don't corrode...
Re: Cookies and Credit
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:56:12 -0700
...Really good workmanship with quality materials is 'the solution.' I rarely put a bolt or screw into anythign without something on the threads - teflon...
Propane tank concern
Historical mailing list - Troy
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:00:06 -0800
...I use some Teflon paste on the fill valve, but unfortunately it leaked, so the whole thing had to be taken off the van...
Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:57:14 -0700
...For install > use gas pipe dope on top of a wrap of yellow Teflon gas thread tape. With > tank on the van you can...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:59:26 -0700
...I would > >probably replace it with an appropriate length 10 x 1.0 threaded bolt > >sealed > >with teflon tape. > > > > > > > > > > > >Jim, you should be able...
Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Sat, 12 May 2012 17:20:00 -0700
...would blend with gas. > > > > Is this water I see? > > > > Pan has Teflon or similar coating. I doubt it but maybe gas ate some of...
Re: A question of ORDER
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:28:26 -0800
...I'll bet the instructor doesn't even know to put 'something' like Teflon paste, or red permatex high tack on thermostat housing bolts...
Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 23:47:38 -0500
...These additives can lead to problems especially those with Teflon in Air Cooled engines. It is standard procedure to avoid all oil additives in...
Digifant throttle position switch
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:49:44 -0400
...Re-greased it. (The spindle, BTW, definately had worn spots on it) Then I wrapped the worn areas of the spindle with teflon tape...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:15:39 +0200
...newer >> (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of >> teflon/nylon/rubber(?) >> I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:49:38 +0000
...use gas pipe dope on top of a wrap of yellow Teflon gas thread tape. With > tank on the van you can use a...
Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:41:07 -0700
...For > install > > use gas pipe dope on top of a wrap of yellow Teflon gas thread tape. > With > > tank on the van you can...
Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - tonyd
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 08:50:41 +0000
...I used two applications of Slick-50 Teflon spray, > allowed this to dry for a day, then followed with a Lithium grease spray > which...
*very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
...According to Roy, to plate teflon on a metal needs an absolutely clean, high temperature surface, in a vacuum. Therefore, it is highly unlikely...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:26:29 -0700
...newer > >> (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of > >> teflon/nylon/rubber(?) > >> I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:54:47 -0700
...For > install > > use gas pipe dope on top of a wrap of yellow Teflon gas thread tape. > With > > tank on the van you can...
Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:18:13 -0700
...at a time.. >> and put them back in with thread joint teflon tape on the threads. >> that would help prevent corrosion on the threads...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Roland
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:09:46 -0700
...sysetem parts.............come out as sweetly as could > be > > year later. > > Teflon paste from the hardware store also works very well.. > > same benefits, and...
Re: How tight is too tight, new TypeIV starting
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:30:04 -0500
...compression rings, hand filing rings for step lock, turning our own teflon buttons for wrist pins, cutting valves seats with a step in them...
Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Mon, 28 Jun 1999 18:46:43 -0700
...welded aluminum 1/2 inch ends on it, and rigged up teflon/ss #8 hose and an adapter runningthe filter out to the side...
Re: stalling situation
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Mon, 6 May 2002 14:00:00 -0600
...BUT, once I realized there was play in the actual throttle shaft, I took the throttle body off, wrapped the shaft in teflon tape...
Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 01:54:12 -0600
...It also had the Aeroquip teflon stainless steel #8 hoses and an Amot in line thermostat that would open at 165 F and be...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:57:39 -0700
...newer >> (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of >> teflon/nylon/rubber(?) >> I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
A good trip story
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 06 Aug 1996 22:47:03 -0400
...They also used Teflon tape on the pipe plugs on the oil galleries and merely peened the rear plugs near the filter. Still seems...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:50:43 -0500
...sysetem parts.............come out as sweetly as > could > > be > > > year later. > > > Teflon paste from the hardware store also works very well.. > > > same benefits, and...
Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning...Instrumentation is next step
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 02:24:06 +0000
...of use and reliability of gauges. And reliability of connecting seals (Teflon hard plastic vs. soft green Viton O-rings). I've orderd this...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:02:05 -0400
...newer >>> (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of >>> teflon/nylon/rubber(?) >>> I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:16:54 -0400
...Lot's of the off-road guys are actually using large sheets of teflon attached to support structures as skid plating these days. Corrosion...
Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
...I put brush-on Teflon paste from the hardware store on all bolts that go into metal. Makes them come out beautifully years later...
Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 12 May 2012 18:19:36 -0700
...would blend with gas. >>> >>> Is this water I see? >>> >>> Pan has Teflon or similar coating. I doubt it but maybe gas ate some of...
Re: Drop in R-12 replacement...
Historical mailing list - Steve Cutchen
Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:42:27 -0600
...The tear down of the compressor revealed the thin Teflon piston rings had broken, and fragments had lodged in the valves, holding them open...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:11:10 -0700
...newer > >>> (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of > >>> teflon/nylon/rubber(?) > >>> I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:17 -0400
...Braided SS, the braid is on the outside of the hose and the inner hose is teflon..........$4.00 per foot. This is also...
Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:41:53 -0700
...Lot's of the > off-road > guys are actually using large sheets of teflon attached to support > structures as skid plating these days. Corrosion...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:07:56 -0700
...newer > >>> (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of > >>> teflon/nylon/rubber(?) > >>> I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning...Instrumentation is next step
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:38:24 -0300
...And reliability of connecting seals (Teflon hard plastic vs. soft green Viton O-rings). > > I've orderd this one; the company is most probably...
Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:09:19 -0700
...14.� Sink:� a plastic dishpan outside works fine, or inside even.� Mostly just wipe the teflon skillet with a paper towel, and a cold...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:10:38 -0600
...newer >>>>> (85+) doors, the rollers´ surface is made completely out of >>>>> teflon/nylon/rubber(?) >>>>> I have those in my glovebox, not yet installed. But...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 2 Sep 2019 15:16:52 -0500
...For me rear brake service always includes cylinders and the hoses unless Teflon or something special. Front always hoses with calipers at least getting...