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• Re: Tire Chains for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:42:15 EST
  ...They are trustworthy through wet, dry or a foot of snow. George
• AC conversion to R134a on my '87
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 22:33:05 -0600
  Stan wrote: > I spoke with the professional A/C guys at the local shop supplying me with > the suction valve, dryer, oil, gummy insulation...
• Condensation, rust and Catalytic heaters, was: Excellent Catalytic Heater at Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 07:58:06 -0400
  ...I think the Carver P4, the BA6, and the BN4 are recirculating heaters, which would eventually dry the van. There may be others that...
• Re: spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 22:52:17 -0400
  ...Spray liberally with WD40 if dry. > > >Don't get WD-40 on the point contacts! Also don't get it on the distributor >cam...
• Re: AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 23:28:21 -0500
  ...Expansion valve, evaporator, condensor,dryer, and the pump itself It does not hurt ones pocket very much to do this simple thing. No leaks...
• Re: The "other" fuel line burst today
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:20:40 -0700
  ...It must dry pretty quickly because that hose was dry when I was searching for the leak. Anyway, anybody doing a gas line replacement...
• Re: LPG diesels, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 10:56:32 -0400
  I think the dryness might refer to the lubricating properties of the diesel that are needed to keep the injection pump in good working...
• Re: 1983 (air-cool) veneer wallpaper restoration
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:03:58 +0000
  ...Clean up with water, let it dry overnight. When dry the glue will suck the imperfections very flat and you will be stunned at...
• Re: reseal headlight?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:41:26 -0500
  ...I then set the buckets on a warmer face down and let > them dry of 8-10 hours. To improve air circulation, I used...
• Re: seat belt retraction
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:12:05 -0600
  ...After drying overnight by hanging over the top of the door I reassembled them. I gave the winding mechanism a squirt of Tri-flow...
• Re: Rain-X .... What's your experience?
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:55:01 -0700
  ...You need to really clean the windshield and use a hair dryer to make sure the windshield is nice and dry and not cold...
• OXS box noise
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:31:40 EDT
  ...I have a 1987 Wolfburg and for a while now (Months) I get this "Squalling, like a dry bearing???) from the front of the...
• Fwd: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:54:34 -0500
  ...Checked valve covers and they are dry. Checked cooler seal and good. I am getting oil in the mount right under and to the...
• Re: Recent trip, agajn to Klanawa
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:53:14 -0600
  ...Hot and dry. Van ran like a Champ. > https://shufti.blog/2023/08/27/trip-klanawa-again/ > > Ab
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:48:22 -0400
  At 03:43 PM 6/13/2010, Karl Wolz wrote: >Clicking noise on acceleration and deceleration sounds like a dry CV joint >to me...
• Vodka as anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 14:34:21 -0500
  ...Otherwise, is pumping the tank dry sufficient ? --------------------------------------- Morris Arthur < morris_arthur@unc.edu > Environmental Sciences and Engineering University of North Carolina ---------------------------------------
• Flames
  Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 21:44:32 -0700
  ...If the fabric's faded, dry rot is not far behind. I understand how you might go wrong on this. Don't give up...
• '86 Westfalia front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ray Tubbs
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:54:26 EDT
  ...When you peer inside it looks dry with a tiny spot of rust. Time for new calipers?
• Re: Cleaning Headlights
  Historical mailing list - ddawson
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 15:05:08 -0800
  ...Much easier to dry. I rinsed 3-4 times and my foggy lights are extremely clear.
• use 3M"fast+Firm"sealer?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:26:07 -0500
  ...I have had it on my seams for a day and a half and its still soft.(dry on outside) Any advice appreciated, Phil...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box-Friday
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:33:30 -0500
  ...This was brought painfully to mind today when I ran dry on the interstate (operator error, not the car's). Once it airs out...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 06:12:17 EDT
  ...A = wider tire will generally provide better dry-weather traction (all things = being equal), but on the flip side it is more prone to...
• Re: Vanagon related questions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 24 May 1999 12:21:24 -0400
  ...Holds a ton of stuff and everything stayed dry. Highly recommended. However it is out of production and is hard to find. I found...
• Re: Gas Overflow
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 17:21:51 -0400
  ...tubes that ran to and from the overflow tanks and put *drywall screws* in them to cap them off. So after hooking them all...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:37:24 EDT
  ...Obviously not turning over the engine during the dry out period. After this, for me, the engine always started. Then once I gassed up...
• Subject: How to: Clean my bra
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:25:50 -0600
  ...It�s usually dry enough to fold and put on the floor or even drape over the table by the time the vehicle has...
• Re: Lots of talk about Rust...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:57:55 -0400
  ...Just had breakfast outside this AM and the top of my outdoor table was wet with dew, but underneath it was dry. The chairs...
• Re: paint removal solutions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 14:19:04 -0600
  You might try rubbing dry baking soda or slightly moistened baking soda. In that stage it is a fine abrasive. Dry soda is used...
• Re: What do you use solar or an aux battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:41:39 -0700
  ...battery (more weight) - wiring for charging and the such - solar panel and wiring that and a good marine cooler with ice or dry ice... :-)
• Re:fuel pump spacer stuck
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Mon, 06 Nov 95 07:26:03 0800
  ...Since you've got the other half you could try a dry run to see how the plastic reacts to melting. Just a thought...
• Leaving LP tank empty
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 16:30:14 -0700
  ...I ran my tank dry last weekend for the first time ever. I don't plan any camping for a few weeks at least...
• Re: Pimp my ride!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:09:25 EST
  ...as for the blender and the dryer?? WTF?? the bodywork was lousy tho.. bondo.. wont last a year chris
• Coolant leak??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Comer
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:42:57 EDT
  ...Can anyone direct me in the right direction?? The heads are dry It's just a drip well pretty constant drip when the van...
• Smell gas...
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:35:49 -0400
  ...Everything looks dry. Where else to look? Thanks, Bryan
• Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 8 May 2008 13:50:32 -0600
  ...http://www.suckercreek.org/Dave_Articiles/Dry_Boots.htmBob .... in my Vitrifrigo fridge ... not me, the fan. :) _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:06:41 -0500
  ...2.1 assemble > > I believe that Chris Corkins and Rocky Jennings, both well thought of > engine > builders recommend a dry assemble before sealing the...
• Tips Requested Prior to R-134a Fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:57:06 -0500
  ...Locate Receiver-dryer to check the condition of refrigerant (to see if I need a new RX'er-dryer) Do I have to dismantle...
• Re: speedo cable lube-able?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 16:28:59 -0700
  ...Should squirt right in and dry quickly, leaving a nice graphite film. I'd give the name of the can I got, but we...
• Re: canvas weather resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:22:45 -0400
  ...It was a lovely night and I was snug and dry on the inside. I intentionally chose the acrylic canvas over cotton due to...
• Re: AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:16:36 -0400
  Reciever/dryer does what it is named. It recieves and stores the liquid refrigerant that has condensed from a gas, to a liquid, in...
• Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 12 May 2003 00:57:31 -0700
  ...Z --- Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Recently someone posted that their CV joint(s) were > drying up and making noise. They asked , "{where...
• Re: Redline CV-2. User Input?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 10 May 2011 18:32:14 -0500
  ...Not long > ago, noticed inboard CV's weren't dry per se, (I am not that > experienced with what they should look like) but...
• Re: A/C Flush?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 06:26:50 +0000
  I have the new dryer, (mounted next to radiator in front), with the hoses disconnected. Hoses disconnected at compressor too. Think it's OK...
• Re: Clean inside instruments panel?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:39:48 -0400
  ...You should > > be able to wash and dry repeatedly to get most stuff out but that > obviously > > wouldn't work for everything that could...
• Re: Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:30:13 -0800
  ...Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate >> yeah, let's start 'developing' a 'happy vanagon' area in NM .. I was thinkin' Sante...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:34:17 -0400
  ...lubricated with >>light >>machine oil. > >Torque specifications are given for clean, dry threads unless otherwise >specified. That's true for SAE, DIN, and JIS...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 24 May 1999 14:44:52 -0400
  ...The most important factor is to get the head surface area and the nut face clean and dry. Of course this means draining the...
• need A/C tips. 87 gl
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:04:41 -0700
  ...Put a new belt on get the system evacuated of R-12 replace the dryer use the 134 conversion kit from BD Just wondering...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 12 May 2005 23:33:56 -0500
  ...Changing the dryer is manditaory having an open system. forget the rest. Run either R-12 or an R-12 A, or an equivalent...
• Re: Doka Syncro on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:14:06 -0700
  ...Sharp eye on the bone dry coolant bottle ! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan Barrett...
• Re: REVIEW: Microfiber Camp Towels
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:50:31 -0400
  ...00:30 Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Coolest camp towels! Super absorbent, compact and fast drying. Trifecta! > > http://texasvanagons.com/compact-camp...
• Repair Chattanooga TN
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Thu, 29 May 2014 22:19:51 -0600
  ...I have searched the archives and also The Samba and have come up dry for a good local mechanic. My friend does not work...
• Re: Ultra Ever Dry
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:12:58 -0800
  That stuff looks very interesting. Are you going to give some a try out? alistair On 2013-02-08, at 10:59 AM, D...
• Trip Report (short)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:22:35 -0700
  (Barely any Vanagon content, but still a handy tip about priming a dry sink pump buried in it) http://socal2bend.blogspot.com/2009/08...
• Re: ergonomics
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 10:28:45 +0800
  ...I can't even begin to function in a car w/o coffee, drying my hair, putting on makeup at the stop light, using...
• QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:06:10 -0700
  ...t even have to touch anything inside) I just let it dry and now the van can jump a stop light like a sports...
• In need of a mechanic
  Historical mailing list - dan
  Wed, 17 May 2000 15:46:40 -0400
  ...My past mechanic I can't seem to locate, so I am in the dry. Thanks for any help Dan
• Re: '90 Westy cushions - cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 01:18:12 -0500 (EST)
  My experience was the same as Dan's though I think it is important to stress not to put the thing in the dryer...
• Re: shifting or lack of
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 11:09:08 -0700
  Susan, if the reservoir was truly dry, the leak MUST BE THE BRAKES ! The clutch uses the same reservoir but has a separate hose...
• Re: Reinforced Tires - was Yokohama Tires Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Chad Knutson
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 23:45:30 -0600
  ...I'll take note of the wet/dry/cement/asphalt performance of the Contis and get back to the list. Regarding the Continentals being...