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• Re: Crank shaft seal front and back
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 20:55:27 -0600
  ...It was a a sort of cupped rubber washer or gasket with a spring in it as I recall. That is what my mechanic...
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:57:41 -0800
  ...the only rubber gasket associated with the overflow bottle by the license plate is the black rubber gasket for the cap. I wouldn't...
• Pop Top Rattle Solved---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 9 May 2002 09:52:02 -0500
  ...I thought of adding some 1/4' rubber adhesive backed gasket type material, but this solution would be short lived, as the rubber would...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2011 18:58:13 -0400
  ...Most say on the tube not for use with gasoline or on head gaskets. It could just be a loose hose or one of...
• Re: Leaking windshield--- No more for me!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 19:55:26 -0400
  Dear Robert, I had the same thing happen to me -- there is supposed to be a stock VW rubber gasket that seals the antenna...
• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:25:10 -0700
  ...between the two plastic parts, |which the rubbery gasket should seal under compression, but that gasket |doesn't seem to be as interested in...
• Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:29:14 -0700
  ...On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 5:18 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Subaru Head gaskets are composite style gaskets same as...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 19:16:22 -0800
  ...Why is a sealant used on the rubber outer water gaskets on waterboxer engines ? same answer.... bare rubber-to-metal does not seal very...
• Re: drips of antifreeze off head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 11:56:06 -0800
  ...They're outer coolant retaining gaskets. Also ..how small/large that gap is, where the rubber gaskets go .. 'usually' that is about right ..and...
• Re: Windshield rain water leak?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 07 Dec 96 21:09:21 CST
  ...and a plastic Bondo spreader (to stick under the rubber gasket, to pry it out far enough to squirt the ooze under it). :) but...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...one of each? > >1 spring strut and rubber buffer *** for what? > >Gearbox >Front & rear bonded rubber *** no idea >1 oil drain plug *** mentioned above...
• Re: Ok to use one AMC head and one German head?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:22:32 -0700
  ...What I find on AMC heads is they tend to squish the outer rubber water gasket too much and pinch the rubber ...and it...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:06:11 -0500
  ...Notice the corrroision usually ends inside the gasket area, it only occurs under the rubber where the leak begins. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:05:14 -0700
  ...Next oil change I'll swap the rubber gasket for a crush > > washer... > > > > http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/engine-oil- > drain-plug/needa...
• '85 Vanagon Value
  Historical mailing list - CALLAHAN, NICHOLAS
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 07:00:30 -0800
  ...Ther mechanic who is selling it says he'll do a new head gasket as a condition of the sale. Asking price is $2500...
• Re: Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Mon, 18 Aug 97 17:19:07 -0500
  ...I may have started this thread about hi temps and head gasket problems. >The water jacket gasket is made of a rubberlike material and...
• Re: Trans pan gasket
  Historical mailing list - colin smith
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:53:28 -0800
  ...Havn't ever seen a > problem with one. > > the ATF gasket.. > more of a rubber seal ...those can be hard to get exactly in...
• Re: Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 21:18:52 +0000
  ...The gasket >>is >>a black round rubber seal and you'll never fix the leak by tightening the >>nut. You have to pull off...
• Re: induction noise or vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:10:43 -0500
  ...The screws had backed off some, and the rubber gasket had flattened. New gasket and careful reinstallation solved it. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:03:31 -0700
  ...then look at the engine to make sure there is no rubber gasket there. then install new oil fitler. if the rubber gasket come...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 11:29:09 -0700
  ...The other thing that is going on is >>>>> that >>>>> the head also squeezes a rubber gasket between the head and the water >>>>> jacket on...
• Re: Cold Weather Coolant Puddle
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:07:57 -0500
  Hi Jamie, The only sure repair in my opinion is to replace the large rubber head coolant gasket. I had a similar leak for...
• Power Lock Cycling
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 08:34:37 -0600
  ...The rubber, bellows-type, gasket at the top of both the driver side and passenger side lock motors had deteriorated allowing moisture and dirt...
• Any recommended sealant for o-rings?
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 09:26:15 -0500
  ...There is a rubber o-ring gasket between the TH and the engine block that I will replace when I reinstall it. Should I...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:07:30 -0400
  ...sometimes the gaskets get a bit weak and I'd suggest replacing what you can. also I'vew been told that burned metal can...
• Re: Thermostat testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:53:09 -0400
  ...The OEM version even has a rubber gasket on the top movable disc to prevent bypass when closed. Dennis >From: alfred bagdan <abagdan@SHAW...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:31:36 -0700
  ...in there ok? As aside, I only caulked between the the rubber gasket and the van wall. Is the drain line plug in place...
• Re: non power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 13 May 2019 12:33:04 -0400
  ...with gaskets, but it's pretty simple to make some T > shaped gaskets that fit under the Rover brackets from some rubber sheet. > > You...
• Re: Another one with an anti-freeze leak.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:23:53 -0400
  ...If the water jackets shrank enough due to cold to let it leak, likely the rubber is hardened from both cold and age, and...
• Re: looking for flu vent cover
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 09:27:09 -0500
  ...Also the rubber gasket that goes behind it. If anyone has let me know. Will pay good money for it. Was unable to win...
• '87 Westy Door Handle Loose
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 17:11:01 -0600
  ...found that it can be easily tightened by moving the rubber door gasket/moulding aside in the jamb near the end of the handle...
• digging deeper...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:54:20 -0600
  ...the new gasket - those things look tough, although the former space suit technician in me wonders how a block of rubber like that with...
• Re: drips of antifreeze off head
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:00:24 -0500
  ...These rubber head gaskets like to seep when it is cold. As long as it is just a hanging drop or a drip or...
• Re: Can Permatex React with ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:40:59 -0500
  ...I smeared a little permatex on the rubber gasket to hold it while I put the pan in place. I am by no means...
• Re: more trouble with metal pipe to thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:59:49 EST
  ...replace the gasket on the metal flange that comes off the Upper Thermostat Housing and then connects to the short rubber hose. If you...
• Re: BUS BOYS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 9:56:04 EDT
  ...Heavy grade rubber, cool Vanagon motif in the center and they fit like a glove. With regards to West Coast Metric, I have their...
• '87 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 22:13:47 -0600
  ...gasket). I think there has been a cover rug over the carpet so it is probably in very nice shape. The top rubber needs...
• Re: Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:25:36 EDT
  ...After a time, all those rubber grommets, hoses & gaskets for the fill pipe, overflow hoses, etc., do go bad. For those in the rust...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:10:17 -0500
  ...head gasket below cylinder 3 where the head mates with the crankcase. Many of the vacuum hoses were off as well. The rubber part...
• Was: Dometic.. Flame Window. Now: Flame Window Butts up Against Box?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:27:19 -0700
  ...And what is the white material? Asbestos? If so, why this used instead of the red rubber gasket due to high heat? Thanks Neil...
• Re: Directional Signals
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 09:36:04 CDT
  ...one solution would be to hit the junkyards and see what you could find, or buy some tubes of rubber gasket stuff, make a...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:42:44 -0700
  ...It usually comes in the same package with the big >>> rubber transmission pan gasket. >> >> Then WTF? How come Bentley's doesn't mention it...
• Diesel valve cover oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 11:40:31 EDT
  ...I was thinking about making an extra thick rubber gasket and putting contact cement glue. It will probably (surely) make the valve cover removal...
• Adjusting valves on a 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 17:13:49 -0500
  ...were off again about 10,000 kms ago (because of faulty rubber gaskets). I beleive the valves are noisy, (not the lifters). What is...
• Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:12:53 -0500
  ...www.barsproducts.com/ shows a whole line of products from Head Gasket Repair to Rear Main Seal Repair. Which one are you thinking of...
• Re: slave cylinder rebuild kits
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:45:57 -0700
  ...the rubber seal on the plunger is bad. in the old days > you could buy a rebuild kit which was a gasket, boot, and...
• Lower Cargo door hinge & weather strip replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 14:23:33 -0800
  ...I am also trying to save the rubber gasket as it appears to be in excellent condition. Mine are missing. Are these guys just...
• Re: Bar's leak versus other fixes
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 00:32:03 -0700
  ...2) Softening and swelling of rubber components - particularly the gasket on the water-refill container lid, which experienced the greatest concentration of the additive...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:21:27 -0800
  ...And that > rubber water gasket gap is important. > > I hope it's ok. > but treat that coolant asap. > scott > www.turbovans.com > ----- Original Message...
• Re: 2.1L heads leaking @ -10?
  Historical mailing list - FranD
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 17:42:13 -0800
  ...Dialed in', > > the > > > > damn van starts > > > > > squirting coolant out the rubber head gaskets at start > up > > on > > > > these crazy cold > > > > > mornings. this can't...
• Re: Sure Flow faucet problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:20:42 -0500
  ...foam gaskets that do all > the drivers side seam damage! I was thinking of gearing up to make these in > silicon rubber of there...
• Re:Has anyone R&R'd the distributor in a sy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 19:03:13 -0700
  ...I remember some Syncro owners mentioning that their distributors were water-sealed with some sort of a gasket or rubber boot - the one in...
• Re: Have you ever replace your heads??!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 19:44:58 -0500
  ...in the heads, the iron in the block and the rubber in the gasket. Never heard of head work being done due to the...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:43:36 -0600
  ...mistake by letting a wire get caught under the driver side > rubber gasket, which cases coolant to pool on top of the cylinder. I...
• Re: Winter storage leaking heads seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:23:33 -0500
  When heads are installed it is normal practice to use an sealant-adhesive on both sides of the outer gasket. If there is seepage...
• Re: 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:18:52 -0400
  ...Replacing all the rubber gaskets on the crossover pipe, vent pipe, filler pipe, always a good idea, or at least lubing them with some...
• Re: uh-oh
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:27:57 -0800
  ...So I figure I need .5 mm compression on that rubber gasket. I measure the rings on the top of the barrels, 1.00...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Tue, 8 Nov 1994 08:25:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...The aluminum frame around the screen > is big enough to cover the whole window and the black rubber gasket. Most > I've looked at...
• Please REPLY Head Gaskets: Fail Leaky
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 7 May 2003 08:03:05 -0700
  ...If you have simply a leak with the rubber gasket and you take the care to avoid having the piston rings slip past the...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:53:13 -0400
  ...1) from the RHS head to a chassis ground because I didn't want to depend upon the rubber head gasket to conduct electricity...