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• Re: lpg inlet connector type?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 17 May 2005 10:26:24 -0600
  ...Mine snugged right to the Oring and I could feel it sealing. Then attached a disposable bottle and it flowed perfectly. The catch is...
• Re: Fwd: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 May 2010 23:30:27 -0400
  ...The rust on the sealing edge around nine to two o'clock may be a sealing issue but not a cap-retention one. The...
• Leaking thermostat housing/head reseal followup
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 06:48:19 -0800
  ...Twice I removed and cleaned the inner sealing area where the thermostat resides and twice I experienced a leak after reasssembling. I tightened it...
• Final Drive pan gasket
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 8 Aug 2017 22:50:31 -0400
  ...I did use a thin film of RTV formulated for gear lube and I did flatten the sealing surface that was deformed around the...
• Re: Coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 11:20:02 -0700
  ...I've just finished re-sealing the heads because of a water leak only to find that there's a crack in the primary...
• Re: Question??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:16:24 -0700
  ...This sealing area is very important as the head bolts pass through the water jackets. The nut sealer keeps coolant in the jacket. If...
• I will have a WBX "My Way" or nothing else...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:19:01 EST
  ...flywheel slightly improved cam mild head work ceramic coatings of head sealing surfaces to stop corrosion problems Full balance of all rotating parts. Change...
• Re: Barely scientific test results, Dometic R182 refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:04:52 -0400
  ...by hooking it up to 120V, sticking a wireless > thermometer > > inside, sealing the door, and calculating its cooling power. I did > > five > > measurements over...
• Re: Water on front floor mats!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 07:07:21 -0700
  ...Whatever it is, you can't go wrong sealing the windsield rubber anyway, because it'll inevitably start leaking someday. I used 3M Heavy...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:08:18 -0500
  ...Could this just be a matter of taking off the plate and sealing it with Permatex or will removing that plate open a Pandora...
• Re: fresh water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:38:44 -0400
  ...If you want to get elegant you might try drilling a little hole top and bottom and blowing it like an egg, then sealing...
• Re: self-vulcanizing rubber tape
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 23:04:00 -0800
  ...all carrier >the self-sealing silicone polymer 'rubber' tape. it is frequently used in >place of heat-shrink tubing and yes, does seem to...
• Re: Front Heater Vent Problem...
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:59:47 -0400
  ...you remedied it if you have. >> You're right, its the sealing that's bad. Remove the cover behind the shifter. Duct tape the...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:23:09 -0800
  ...The culprit...me. > > When I installed the head after replacing the gaskets, I was rushing the > job and the cylinder sealing rings slipped down...
• Re: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 23:16:10 -0800
  ...Old VW engines never used real head gaskets, although the later ones use a metal "sealing ring" on the top of each cylinder. There...
• Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 09:34:08 -0600
  ...I went downs and verified a few design aspects including a better sealing surface for the lid and how it fastens down. The first...
• varmit update
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 18 Oct 1996 08:17:01 -0700
  ...I'm in the process of sealing the fresh air intake with wire mesh and replacing the rubber grommet on the washer tube. I...
• engine compartment sealing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Wed, 2 Jul 1997 18:15:01 -0400
  Hi all, I have been working on replacing fuel lines and gas tank seals on my 82 westy this past month. I realized that...
• Re: Brown Bread/B-quiet/Dynamat
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 07:55:51 -0700
  ...The guys on the TV home improvement shows swear by the stuff for use around difficult spots where flashing is and better sealing is...
• Re: power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:22:19 -0700
  ...aside from examining the sealing surfaces very carefully .. I'd tighten it more, personally, see if that helps. 29 ft lbs is not very...
• Re: 1.9l Oil pump R&R
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:58:12 -0500
  ...Four self-sealing nuts (just ask at your FLAPS, my guy knows the part number by heart) The inner (between oil pump and engine...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:37:30 -0700
  ...It is possible to convert them to conventional 'flat sealing surface' drain plug style. a jetta drain plug has the right threads pretty sure...
• Re: Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:14:09 -0700
  ...Propane tank question Hey guys, has any of you ever unscrewed the filler valve from your tank to replace the sealing tape? Last night...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 13:22:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...degree >max temp rating was good enough, any other suggestions on sealing these >up? I seal them by brazing with zn oxy-acetylene torch...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 22:08:23 -0400
  ...If I were to take a guess, I'd plump for D 176 001 A3 Silicone Adhesive Sealant (black) for sealing blah blah blah...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:52:12 -0800
  ...Attached to both sides with Dirko S or "Right Stuff" 4) Dirko S, for sealing water jacket gasket (3) 5) Combustion chamber sealing gaskets...
• # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:25:37 -0800
  ...Hi-temp silicon sealer applied around the external head sealing gasket and nearby mating head and crankcase surfaces, possibly adding some kind of re...
• 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 26 May 2009 21:53:54 -0700
  ...some cross hatching still in the cylinders, no pitting on the sealing surface of the AMC heads (they look brand new), but a bunch...
• Cable lubricators /type motorcycle
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 08:30:44 CST6CDT
  ...It consisted of a cast aluminum body with a thumbscrew that would compress a rubber sealing deely-bob onto the end of a cable...
• Re: poptop seals... NOTE
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 19:48:12 -0800
  ...sell for > putting around air > conditioners, and stick it to the sealing surface on > top of the luggage > rack. It really cut down on...
• H2O Head pitting repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 16:31:56 CST6CDT
  ...First off, i was agast at how corroded the sealing surface actually was. I had pits 1/4" deep in the aluminum surface. the...
• Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:33:30 +0000
  ...Was thinking sealing with some liquid rubber? or removing all together? Not sure... I can't seem to find a source for these boots...
• Re: Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:46:56 -0800
  The right side grommet on top of the expansion tank was not sealing at all, judging from the dirt packed under it, and some...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 2010 02:54:52 -0400
  At 02:31 AM 5/3/2010, Rob wrote: >Nashua Tape Stretch and Seal Silicone Sealing Tape, 1 In. x 10 Ft., Black I...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 16:25:36 -0800
  ...I would guess that the amount of gasoline and additives that > ends up in the oil is directly proportional to the sealing capability > of...
• Engine Sealant and Oil Galley Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:45:12 -0500
  ...In particular, the kit from VW provides multiple sealants, for the water jacket gaskets specifically and special stuff for sealing the nuts. Other kits...
• Sealing a heater core? The heater revisited again.
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 09:37:14 -0500
  This is another update on the saga of the rear heater repair. I installed a new heater valve (old one was leaking where the...
• Re: vent noise intrusion...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:53:59 -0600
  ...This causes whistling and sometimes buzzing noises as the air leaks past sealing flaps that are getting a little old and weak. Larry A...
• Re: What damage to expect when waterpump blows?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:50:37 -0400
  ...bad sealing (including head gasket)will cause many >> problems... >> not to say all problems >> >> I have received very leaky, dammage and low compression engine...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 May 2010 16:39:49 -0700
  ...Instead the sealing surface on the >>> plug >>> and the head are tapered like a flare fitting. >>> >>> All the VWs I've owned had the...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:18:01 -0700
  ...He >>>>> says that in order to mount tires and fill them with nitrogen, you >>>>> have to make sure the bead sealing surface is absolutely...
• Re: Diesel na is breathing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:00:53 -0800
  ...So gluing and sealing seams with fiberglass and > TAP- > Poly Weld <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-9yhanz5DE> should work I > think. I...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:24:28 -0700
  ...poor sealing of the engine tin to the body, so heat was coming up to mix with the cooling air, which then didn't...
• Re: Cable lubricators /type motorcycle
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 07 Jan 1995 12:15:00 +0500
  ...It consisted >of a cast aluminum body with a thumbscrew that would compress a >rubber sealing deely-bob onto the end of a cable...
• Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 10:54:05 -0500
  ...Use The Right Stuff http://www.permatex.com/right_stuff/right_stuff1.asp Period, this is the best (by far) sealing product out there...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:01:25 -0400
  ...A leaking copper sealing ring can let exhaust into the cooling system as a frothy foam and allow overheating. This must be eliminated as...
• Re: A Flywheel mystery..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 29 May 2007 09:09:55 -0700
  ...What is it? It fits the 2.1L > crank and has the same bolt hole pattern and inner sealing groove. > > I thought it might...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:45:49 -0700
  ...threads, and don't use a >>> sealing washer. >>> some are not tapered, and do use a sealing washer. >>> be sure of which kind you...
• Re: Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:15:30 -0800
  ...it could be distributed via the stock fan and output ducting. Sealing any of the other vent openings in the roof ventilation system would...
• Re: Busdepot ezawning with roof rack
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:31:22 -0400
  ...You might need an extra little skirt for weather sealing? Yrs, d
• Re: Bolt on valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:11:32 -0600
  ...Inspect the valve covers by seeing if they rock on the sealing surface of the head before you install new valve cover gaskets. If...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] RoadHaus - Engine Install Report
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:22:13 -0700
  ...the proper sealant on the gaskets, and also 'roughening up' the sealing surface on the new heads, as they are too slick for even...
• Re: First 3K on the New Engine - NOW POR-15 conversation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 24 May 2010 06:44:09 EDT
  ...at POR 15 after preparing the cabin for some anti-rust sealing work only to discover that I couldn't open the can.<<<<< Cheers...
• Re: Head Gasket Manufaacturers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 13:49:12 EDT
  ...Personal preference are the Reinz made sets (they're in a blue package) because they came with the sealing compounds mentioned in Bentley in...
• Re: No longer an oil change virgin (was Changing the engine oil)
  Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
  Mon, 11 May 1998 13:35:17 EDT
  ...filter on rub a little bit of clean oil on the sealing ring of the new filter before you screw it in. [though it...
• Re: Filled gas tank leaking a common prob?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:34:31 -0700
  ...You can pull it and try cleaning up the rust and sealing it with an epoxy sealant, but usually the only long lasting fix...
• Re: AC filter?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:40:30 -0700
  ...That black stuff reported is the disintegrated foam sealing material used in there. With the '86 and newer A/C housing you can remove...
• Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:11:19 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if it's burning coolant, but in my experience failed sealing rings in Vanagons lead to over pressurization of the system...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:51:53 -0400
  ...I *think* it should be doing its sealing against the wall of the cavity rather than by pressure from the clip against the bottom...
• Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:06:00 -0700
  ...If you have a way of totally sealing around the > edges of the glued area, it could be successful. But there is only one...