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• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:20:32 -0500
  ...Vent wing seals? Anybody? Ken, the latch that keeps the vent closed is held by a screw that fastens through a lead piece. It...
• Re: Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list
  12 Sep 1996 12:07:31 GMT
  ...Apparently the seals in the A/C system are lubricated by the Freon itself. This helps them stay soft and retain their sealing qualities...
• Power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 08:34:13 -0400
  ...The question is do I replace seals on th existing unit or do I get a rebuilt (if available) and just renew the whole...
• Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:13:21 -0400
  ...engines are notorious for bad valve stem seals and worn >>guides. >>With the proper tolls, the seals are fairly easy to repalce wit the...
• Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
  Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 15:24:17 -0500
  HUMMMMMMMMMMM! Skipper > I can imagine the reply from BD will be. " oh we've never had a problem "
• vannie sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:59:42 EDT
  Hey guys can somebody link me to the replacement sunroofs and seals. there was somebody out there making them in different colors thanks mark...
• Re: Pop Top Seal Differences
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:43:34 -0400
  > Anybody had experience using both Bus Depot > and Van Cafe type seals? BD uses no glue, > while VC comes with glue. I remember years...
• Re: Synchro trans leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 16:34:22 -0400
  ...Did you seat the seals well, no pinching/folds/cuts and tears? How long did this take you BTW, my '87 is leaking there...
• no power;stalls
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 21:47:12 EDT
  ...I installed new injectors,seals,hoses,wire ,cap,plug,rotor,filters, and fluids. It ran good for a couple hours after the initial start...
• Re: Oil seals
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:55:50 -0800
  At 06:21 PM 2/7/00 -0800, Dave Bayer wrote: >Right, > >Is there any magic to changing seals that I am missing? I...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:37:16 -0800
  ...Corrected version: "Instrument Cluster Rebuild" by Edward Maglot (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Instrument_cluster_overhaul "Installing Poptop Seals" by...
• Re: Hard oil seals
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 15 May 2006 17:09:01 -0400
  ...So since these three seals were hard I was > wondering if the crank and flywheel seals would also be hard. My '84 > Westy has...
• painting aluminum trim on side windows
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 17:25:14 -0500
  I recently had all window seals replaced on a 1984 westy, got a new front windshield, and installed the rear slider window from GoWesty...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:15:38 -0700
  ...Vent wing seals? Anybody? Looks like a lead washer, formed to suit by the part being inserted. Alistair > On Apr 27, 2016, at 10...
• Re: Puddles inside the bus
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 20:15:20 -0800 (PST)
  ...West Coast metric makes all sorts of seals. All of the mail order places sell them, but they seem to be cheaper at WCM...
• Re: Brand new German made Febi/Bilstein Windshield Rubber $39
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 13:51:38 -0400
  > 'Got a deal on some OEM Febi/Bilstein Windshield Seals. > I am offering them to the list @ $39 each plus shipping. > Call your local...
• Re: Rust under/around side window seals...best fix?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:10:09 -0600
  ...it) >> >> Kevin > > Definitely agree you are going to be pulling the seals. That rust needs to be halted and sealed up good. I have...
• 1.6 TD Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:25:17 -0500
  A friend just imported two Dokas from Austria. Seals went on the 1.6 turbo. Anyone know a source of a good turbo? Chris
• Window seal beauty ring/trim?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 12:43:58 -0600
  Hi Gang!! I was wondering if the beauty ring/trim in the window seals was needed?? Thanks!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
• Michael's repairs - more info. needed.
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:28:31 -0500
  ...How many seals? Which are critical? How often should these be replace? How would you know if they were bad? Thanks for information. Larry...
• Things I learned this weekend
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 07:34:52 -0600
  Hello all Well, I finally got around to replacing those good 'ol sagging pop-top seals this weekend. It involved removing the whole rear...
• Re: Grease seal on '84
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 14:30:56 -0400
  ...if they are in good condition (but then, why replace them :). Seals are not worth trying to reuse, I would just get new ones...
• Re: silicon greese?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 18:00:23 -0800
  ...As for sealing "aging window seals", I think that the best option is to leave that to the professionals. Go to your local auto...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 06:10:55 +0000
  ...removing side window & saving seals >Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 16:39:50 -0700 > >Hi Chris and/or others- >I'm thinking of switching...
• push rod seals
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 22 May 1996 13:30:45 -0400
  ...Part of my preventive maintenance chores for this year are to change out the (slightly) leaking pushrod tube seals on my 81 Westy, which...
• Vehicle inspections
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:55:47 -0700
  ...Again it was for leaks and corrosion with seams and seals again. (dents and dings was later on the list) Inspection of anything else...
• Re: popup top seals
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:05:41 +0000
  ...I liked the BusDepot seals and they were easy to put on and look very good. But I wonder if the "generic poptop seals...
• Re: 1.6 TD Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 21:15:11 -0500
  ...Send it to a reputable re-builder if it's just seals. >> >> Jason >> Uberbus >> >> >> >>> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 7:25 PM, Chris...
• Re: [WetWesties] How not to unstick a frozen slider.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:17:04 -0500
  ...Great for faucet O-rings but not for this. >WD40 probably isn't great for the seals long term. Not sure but wouldn't...
• Re: Van won't start with strong gas smell...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 14:07:44 -0800
  ...Especially where the factory seals have been > removed and clamps put in place. > > Also, make sure that it is not the gas tank leaking...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:55:18 -0700
  I got my engine pulled today and have given it a good going over, and the typical leaks are there-pushrod seals, rocker cover...
• Re: X-treme
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:34:13 -0400
  I use stuff called "self -amalgamating tape" that you stretch and it seals to itself. Great for electrical repairs. Is this the same stufff...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:12 -0700
  ...Vent wing seals? Anybody? Y'all just need to bow to Jim's wisdom on this one. It's lead. Period. End of discussion...
• Re: Quality of Whitney parts
  Historical mailing list - Robert J. Schreiner
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 11:15:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...Some >have had bad luck with their door seals. Others got seals that said >WCM. I know some of you order brake parts, seals...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 12:46:47 -0600
  ...Be careful not to pinch the seals while they're going in - keep an eye on them as you go. -David ========================================================================= David Schwarze '73...
• 1.9l pushrod tube seals (repost from egroups)
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:54:18 -0400
  Howdy, In the quest for an oil-drip free Vanagon, I want to redo the pushrod tube seals on my 1.9l. It looks...
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:55:01 -0800
  So would smearing peppermint oil or similar on rubber seals keep vermin from chewing the rubber? Would the oil harm the rubber? Seems the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Nov 1999 to 15 Nov 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 21:06:39 EST
  ...Another member suggested this could be >caused by leaking injector seals. > >My 1.9L Digijet Vangon is running rich also. My injector seals look...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 8 May 2013 16:24:10 -0400
  ...New seals, new expansion > valve,filter, vacuum check, flush,oil, and R134a. I'm sure I have a tiny > leak somewhere - just how to...
• Re: Oil sprays all over my rear ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 1994 09:15:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Probably the front seals, which on the Vanagon, are in the back. It cost me about $224 to get them replaced. Why are the...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - whatyears fit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:30:25 -0700
  ...No rust. > > > > > > actually ive had quite a few vans from Coastal California that had > substantial rust under the window seals from the ocean salt...
• Re: I need advice....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 18:50:03 -0800 (PST)
  On Tue, 31 Dec 1996 pactor@communityonline.net wrote: > I recently hit a BIG bump in my 1985 Vanagon and, evidently, some seals > in...
• Re: replacement of fresh air fan
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:51:51 -0400
  Don't use foam for those seals. It decomposes in a decade or so. Use rubber roofing material. Talk to a roofer, he'll...
• Re: The infamous leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 11:07:12
  ...It contains basically everything you need to do a complete head gasket job, including all gaskets, pushrod tube seals, water pump seal, upper and...
• Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Giroux, Eric
  Thu, 4 May 2000 08:09:16 -0400
  All, Do the chrome molding in the window seals server a purpose? Mine are all faded and greenish. Can I just pry them out...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 8 May 2013 13:27:09 -0700
  ...New seals, new expansion > valve,filter, vacuum check, flush,oil, and R134a. I'm sure I have a tiny > leak somewhere - just how to...
• Re: Heater Box refurb
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:20:33 -0700
  ...have you ruled out door/window seals? Thanks, James V 86 Syncro Westy On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 9:14 PM, Michael Hart...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:46:25 -0400
  ...Vent wing seals? Anybody? > > I would suggest it more likely to be some sort of pot metal. Cheap and > easily cast. > > Sent from my...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 23:39:50 -0500
  ...Door seals are particularly poor; though I have heard that others have fared better than I did with those. If the original part lasted...
• FS: 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matt Utterback
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 16:57:42 -0400
  ...New seals and hoses for fuel tank. AM/FM cassette. All camping gear works. (3 way ref. and Stove) Pop top in great shape...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:08:22 -0700
  I have removed some thickness from the back side of those seals to get them below flush..Not the flywheel side, but the eng...
• Re: Alcohol, Baby ! (Was Octane)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:58:29 -0700
  ...Old fuel line seals and pump diaphrams and tank sealants are actually dissolved by alcohol. This includes injector internals of some types. This was...
• FW: Window chrome molding
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Thu, 4 May 2000 20:39:37 -0400
  ...Do the chrome molding in the window seals server a purpose? Mine are all faded and greenish. Can I just pry them out and...
• Re: fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 11:45:34 -0500
  ...The rubber seals usually pop out with them and once you have fully removed the tank you simply clean the seals(or replace them...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:36:39 +0000
  ...The main window seals were > easy, even taking off the door panels, but it took a whole weekend to > get all the seals done...
• Re: Sticky doors
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:06:55 -0400
  Zoltan, Wurth makes a product especially for door seals. It's called Rubber Care Gel Stick. Silicone free care for rubber seals and weatherstripping...
• Basic question - poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 05:24:18 -0700
  ...I think there are a couple of seals available. Is there a big difference in fit and quality between the official VW seal and...
• Re: Does gas spill out when you fill your tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 00:50:24 EST
  ...wrote: > > I investigated the seals on the expansion tanks along with the white check > > valves that push into seals. One of the check valves...
• Re: Pop top seals - Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:22:22 EST
  ...Pop top seals - Advice needed Get the ones from The Bus Depot. They are by far superior to all others I have seen or...
• Re: Water Pump O-Rings, Sealant Needed?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 23:22:13 -0500
  ...anyone else care to comment? > > There are so many seals to buy. Do I need to replace all the exhaust > gaskets or can I...