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Re: alternator blues
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Tue, 04 Feb 1997 21:34:35 -0800
...After reconnecting, put a dab of Vaseline on the stud and ring terminal to help prevent the corrosion. 3. Recently, on my 80 Vanagon...
Re: Smoooooooth Shifting
Historical mailing list
Sat, 2 Dec 1995 00:15:21 -0600 (CST)
...at all when shifting. >(sorry, Joel, all it took was a dab of grease!) tranny fluid is next. > >BTW, sorry for the lack of...
Re: AI Engine Status For Vanagon Owners
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 4 Feb 2025 09:28:14 -0800
...I've dabbled with AI, mostly ChatGPT and Gemini. I was underwhelmed with the information I got from Gemini, it would give me answers...
Re: Trany Help
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Thu, 8 Aug 2019 08:36:36 -0400
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 7:31...
Re: need headlight lenses
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:42:12 -0600
...http://tinyurl.com/5t37c I'd probably also suggest dabbing a small amount of clear silicone sealer in the pin hole prior to putting...
Fixed my speedometer! (long but poss. useful info)
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:29:05 -0400
...Because I found green dabs of paint on 3 screws which hold 2 parts of housing together, I put Pink Nail Polish (I can...
Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:44:23 -0700
...inertias-effect-on-performance/ > >> > >> For those wheel nuts among us who dabble in strength of materials and > >> metallurgy and occasionally step into the mire...
Re: Charging Lithium battery
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:33:17 -0700
...7C0%7C637237751757022040&sdata=MdzgKfzAYCFbmK6bbMQ > > 8LF8y5OLS8Qfgmd5j8v%2Fr654%3D&reserved=0 > > > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > > > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > > https://eur05...
Un-removable lug nuts? Prevent this and another hint..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 2 Nov 2008 20:32:29 -0800
...Stick a little dab of anti-seize on the bolt or stud every time you change the wheel. Torque it down..I use 120ft...
Re: Richards fog light query, inside look
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 12:53:39 -0700
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 11:11...
Re: anti-seize
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:36:21 -0500
...i mean just regular grease >> or some wheel bearing grease ... >> just a finger dab inserted inside the nut from the wheel side of the...
Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Wed, 19 May 1999 01:09:50 -0500
...Why not take this opportunity to check the tire pressure of the spare? Also, it is a good idea to put a dab of...
Re: Defining Camping
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:43:47 -0700
...If possible develop a friendly relationship with the likes of J.T.Reynolds, Walt Dabney, Wayne Merry, quietly express your concerns, ask how you...
Re: lubricating front heater fan
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:11:47 -0500
...a few drops of chain saw bar oil and finally a dab of CV joint > grease in an attempt to protect the bearing from...
Re: Defining Camping
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:32:35 -0400
...If possible > develop a friendly relationship with the likes of J.T.Reynolds, Walt > Dabney, > Wayne Merry, quietly express your concerns, ask how you...
Re: need headlight lenses
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 16:46:20 -0600
...http://tinyurl.com/5t37c > I'd probably also suggest dabbing a small amount of clear silicone sealer in > the pin hole prior to putting...
Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 27 May 2008 18:09:15 -0700
...pay for. >> The price of fuels keeps going up, but that dab of ethanol in the tank - >> it will lower your gas mileage per...
Re: Brakes problems
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 29 May 2011 15:21:43 -0700
...I like a tiny dab of grease on the end of the push rod that sticks into the MC to operate it ..don't...
Re: Defining Camping
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:57:36 -0700
...If possible > develop a friendly relationship with the likes of J.T.Reynolds, Walt > Dabney, > Wayne Merry, quietly express your concerns, ask how you...
Re: Starter Woes - '88GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:49:00 -0700
...I might put a tiny dab of black moly-graph on the starter bushing in the bell housing.. though I don't think that...
Re: After market rear bumpers?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Fri, 3 Oct 2003 12:02:41 -0400
...and I dabble comfy enough to fab my own bumpers/mounts/adapters and graft body sections.. now concerning my options to the stock vanagon...
Re: need headlight lenses
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 22:32:25 -0600
...http://tinyurl.com/5t37c > I'd probably also suggest dabbing a small amount of clear silicone sealer > in > the pin hole prior to putting...
Re: three blind mice
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:27:41 -0500
...We use a dab of peanut butter, about as much as for a PB&J, put it in the bottom-center of the trap...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:42:34 -0400
...On your 1.9l you can tighten the female Faston connector after cleaning the post, and a little dab of Vaseline or Copper-Shield...
Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 17:37:48 -0700
...The price of fuels keeps going up, but that dab of ethanol in the > tank - it will lower your gas mileage per gallon. So...
Re: Noisy bearing (?) on front heater fan
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Sat, 2 Dec 2006 16:34:49 +0000
...My van came from Arizona and there is dust and very dry air their taking its toll, but I am sure a dab of...
(no subject)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 May 2012 21:32:17 -0700
...I am the only person in north american that puts a dab of grease on those that I know of. so sure ..if those...
Re: Newby questions
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:08:18 -0500
...Give your battery terminals a quick cleaning with a wire brush and dab a little vaseline on them to keep them happy. Leave the...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:50:13 -0500
...A little dab of anti seize will keep it from happening again. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Fri, 9 Aug 2019 09:33:14 -0400
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 9:13...
Cooling System Capacity and Front Heater Valve Assembly and Cable
Historical mailing list
Sat, 07 Oct 1995 17:14:37 -0500
...Donald Baxter _________________________________________________________ Donald Baxter Atlanta, Georgia 404.874-3292 (home) <dbax@mindspring.com> 404.447.6831 (work) <dab1@jhk.com> _________________________________________________________ "Now we see the...
/f Folly for Friday
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 09:46:27 -0800
...you require as to how the accident occured. ------------------------------------------------- Lessons learned class? Dave _______________________________________________________________________ David Baker '56 Panel Van dabaker@nas.nasa.gov '76 Walk Thru
Re: clutch pedal wear
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 2 Feb 2011 09:38:17 -0800
...I always put a very small dab of grease on the pointy end of the clutch master cylinder push rod where it pushes on...
Fw: Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:53:47 -0500
...Why not take this opportunity to check the tire pressure of the spare? Also, it is a good idea to put a dab of...
Re: '90 Westy Horn not operating
Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:30:21 -0400
...going to claim to know them all but i would simply dab a bit of electrical solder on each contact to "raise" it agian...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:22:35 -0700
...bracket should bolt to the frame? Should it be exactly smack-dab in the > > > middle of the frame? Or more to one side than...
Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 15 Feb 1999 07:34:42 -0800
...Greased all contact surfaces with dabs of moly, and it is all good (or better) than new. John janderson@iolinc.net At 09:57...
Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 9 Aug 2019 22:11:00 -0500
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > >> On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 9:13...
Re: Charging Lithium battery
Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:58:24 -0400
...7C0%7C637237751757022040&sdata=MdzgKfzAYCFbmK6bbMQ > > 8LF8y5OLS8Qfgmd5j8v%2Fr654%3D&reserved=0 > > > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > > > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > > https://eur05...
Re: Defining Camping
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:07:20 -0700
...If possible > develop a friendly relationship with the likes of J.T.Reynolds, Walt Dabney, > Wayne Merry, quietly express your concerns, ask how you...
Re: AI Engine Status For Vanagon Owners
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 5 Feb 2025 20:49:08 -0500
...I've dabbled with AI, mostly ChatGPT and Gemini. I was underwhelmed with the information I got from Gemini, it would give me answers...
Re: Backup camera?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 2 Feb 2022 00:07:33 -0600
...2020-05-01-nm_st21_200501_rt_ml_mult_na_na_ > daba_nd21-c_ao-f_bby-pn_-g_sl-tg_prs-br_brd...
Re: Where to place my jack?
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Fri, 3 Sep 2021 08:09:33 -0400
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 11:23...
Re: Westfalia Decal Sticking Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Tue, 27 May 2008 10:21:56 -0600
...I tried a heat gun, which >> seemed to allow me to "Dab" each letter deeper into the texture, but if I >> take a cloth...
Re: demographics of Vanagon.com
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Sun, 12 Apr 1998 12:12:41 -0400
...Baxter dbax@mindspring.com (home) 404 872 0351 donald.a.baxter@cpmx.saic.com (work) 770 729 3938 x 3061 dab1@jhk.com (alternate)
Re: Oil plug
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:28:25 -0400
...I know for sure that it was done properly and I always put > > a dab of inspectors lacquer when done. When I am working...
Re: Opinions from TIICO customers
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 31 May 2001 10:03:19 -0700
...this concept so difficult for you to grasp? > > I know you dabble in the parts business now and then, I would most > certainly assume...
Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 18:40:44 -0700
...pay for. >>> The price of fuels keeps going up, but that dab of ethanol in the tank - >>> it will lower your gas mileage per...
udpate speaker - hammer works
Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
Sun, 4 Jun 2006 18:22:09 -0700
...blaupunkts in > place (since I have no access), I used small dabs of silicon which > should make them easily removable if the need ever...
Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
Mon, 10 May 2004 12:17:03 -0700
...Somehow I ended up smack-dab in the middle of corporate america working for a large engineering firm (at least for now...) But I...
Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:56:47 -0500
...not tech, should be dabbling in anything deeper than the long block, then your role in the process is immediately in question. > He even...
Re: broken gas pedal
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Tue, 12 May 2009 09:09:35 -0700
...I did it singlehandedly by applying a small dab of clear silicone to washer before sliding it on the rivet. The washers stayed in...
Re: AAA coverage...worth it?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:54:42 -0800
...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 11:16...
Re: Cold Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
...com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_ > source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >
Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:13:38 -0800
...I do dab a little extra > over the end of the axle stub and > nut just to keep the corrosion away. > I have also...
Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 30 May 2014 19:03:32 -1000
...A > simple dab of silicone would have totally prevented this....and that > 'composite' building material that is supposed to be 'impervious' to > weather? Ha...
Re: trip report quite long (and dash removal)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:15:21 -0700
...up (must have been the pedal return spring that needed a dab of grease), re-installed, no clicking, all good. Anyway, when the dash...
Re: Noisy bearing (?) on front heater fan
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 2 Dec 2006 11:18:19 -0600
...My van came from > Arizona and there is dust and very dry air their taking its toll, but > I am > sure a dab of...
Clean up Fuse Block under dash?...maybe add dielectric grease?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 00:36:18 +0000
...one by one remove fuses and brighten contacts and add a dab of grease at each end of fuse to stave off corrosion. If...
DaBoat runs, but slowly
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 22 Dec 1995 23:53:06 -0800 (PST)
Volks, Today I worked the kinks out of the new motor. At least some of them. I had a major exhaust leak where the...