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• Re: Rustproof rear left panel?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 09:03:07 EDT
  In a message dated 9/20/01 11:23:01 PM, h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA writes: << Any idea how to spray oil in there...
• Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:35:25 EST
  I fixed my idle problem on my 87 Syncro by cleaning out the idle stabilizer valve with a throttle body cleaning spray. -Loretta 87...
• Re: Leaky rear hatch????
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Fri, 16 May 2003 08:02:39 -0400
  ...my window gasket believe it or not , bottom right hand corner . Spray a little water around the back for a few minutes and check .
• Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:45:37 -0700
  Anybody recommend some magic goo you can spray on all the bushings up front that will slight lube between the bushing and the metal...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:09:40 -0500
  ...It sprayed the oil out in a funny arc shape on the ground. Edward
• Re: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:50:48 -0600
  I would like to know if I can change it from a narrow squirt to a spray pattern to hit more of the windshield...
• Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 06:14:35 -0800
  ...it is also a contact > adhesive and you will need to spray both contact > surfaces. and here is the catch > > *****DO NOT USE SPRAY...
• Re: easy test of Hall unit and ignition spark system
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:23:01 -0600
  Might be best to *not* do the sparking and the spraying test at the same time. :-) Larry A. On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at...
• Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 May 2007 18:47:33 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:58 AM Subject: Re: spray bed liner on propane tank? > While the POR-15 is a good...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:31:03 -0600
  Just get some Gunk Spray Engine degreaser and clean your own engine. Take the car to a $1.00 car wash, spray down the...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 09:48:35 -0600
  ...They mixed me up a can of spray paint that exactly the right color for headrests, door escutcheons, heater vents, rear view mirror, etc...
• Incredible Commuting Story
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:33:33 -0500
  ...The driver leaped out of his vanagon holding a spray can. He sprayed the rabbit liberally.... and it leapt up and began to hop...
• Re: Fuel/gas tank question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:43:14 -0600
  ...When I replaced mine about 3 years ago, I > used a generic can of spray-on bedliner from a FLAPS. Holding up well. If...
• Re: oil spray on startup when very cold
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:41:49 -0600
  ...oil spray on startup when very cold > In a message dated 1/24/05 10:03:03 PM, emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US writes...
• Re: Peanut oil on exhaust system?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:06:10 -0700
  ...You >> can get hand-held pump sprayers in the kitchen section at Wally-world >> or >> wherever for spraying cooking oil, if you really wanted...
• Re: brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:32:00 -0400
  ...Total cost around $15~20 ! Go to your local gardening store, Lowes, etc., and purchase one of the small one-gallon hand-pump sprayers...
• Re: Fluid Filming the underbody of van
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 18:56:40 -0700
  ...I > bought a gallon of the stuff a while back (up until now I had been buying > spray cans of the stuff). It is...
• Re: OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:10:29 -0400
  ...sparking plugs and wires in very close proximity to each other! Spray into a coffee can, disconnect the coil positive before cranking, keep an...
• Re: Air Compressor Mods - Results
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 16:54:33 -0800 (PST)
  >I thought you were supposed to have a big tank for spraying, like 20-30 gallons >minimum. But if it works...what the hey...
• Fan belt noise
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 12 May 2000 13:46:37 -0700
  ...He ID'd the noise quickly as coming from the belts, and sprayed some WD-40 on them. Much better but he said they...
• Re; Air brushng etc.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 11:00:02 -0500
  The problem is with air brushing, & spray cans is that the product has to be thinned too much to get it out of the...
• Re: Kroil/penatrating oil
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 10:16:42 -0500
  ...I sprayed some WD40 on it, and still couldn't make it budge. Then I dripped some Kroil onto it and tapped it with...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - whatyears fit?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:39:43 EDT
  ...Also some spray penetrating oil too. JC In a message dated 9/10/03 10:31:28 AM Mountain Daylight Time, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET...
• Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:37:53 -0400
  Aside from just about any auto body supply place, NAPA will mix up paint in a spray can for about $16. Just provide the...
• WindShield Washer Sprayers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Nov 2019 13:16:21 -0700
  Any experiences > GoWestys Dual Nozzle vs VanCafes Triple Nozzle ?? https://www.gowesty.com/product/wiper-washer/24156/dual-nozzle-windshield-washer-jet-?v= https...
• insulation
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 07:35:24 -0800
  Has anybody mentioned that spray-in type of foam? pros: easy to apply. cons: more/less permanent. is it hydrophilic or -phobic (for the...
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 09:47:34 -0600
  A good bug spray should take care of that. On Monday, October 14, 2002, at 09:16 AM, Jon Baker wrote: > How about "Vanagonaut...
• rattle can paint
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 23:04:01 EST
  ...Does any place sell spray can paint to match? Sid Vicious in New Orleans
• Re: '86GL - fuel or ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:43:25 -0400
  ...the fuel return line to see if you have low pressure. Spraying starting fluid into the afm can tell you the difference between electrical...
• Re: The dirty work
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 16:16:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Set the parts in the pan and spray them with the cleaner. For the smaller parts, a one gallon dip can of parts cleaner...
• Re: tips needed for grommet install
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 17 May 2017 16:30:25 -0400
  ...rear washer. > > I’ve replaced a broken hose from pump to sprayer. > > i’ve gotten all wires and hose into position and now face...
• Re: Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 18:13:51 -0600
  My experience with spray foam insulation is not good. I suggest that before you try it on your van, try it on someone elses...
• Re: Maico $399 respray any good?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:08:22 -0800
  ...Let us know. (I'll bet you can spend as much on a proper prep as you will with them to spray it...). At...
• Best Solvent For Oil Removal From Body Channel?
  Historical mailing list - Owen Kibenge
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:32:37 -0400
  ...The question we face now is which of these substances, sprayed into the channel, is the most effective way to clean the oil out...
• Re: POR15 Undercoat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:21:59 -0800
  ...so if you spray this stuff, be careful about clean up too! Sincerely, Mark Keller
• 85 misses when wet
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 14:42:57 -0700
  ...Today I spray cleaned the engine compartment. I didn't use a ton of water, and I was careful not to blast the sprayer...
• Re: [T2] Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:34:54 -0500
  Hi Courtney, I find it takes about Half a gallon or less if you spray. 50% more if you use a brush and roller...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 01:53:00 EST
  ...Anyone _know_ what that was seam sealer is sprayed on some areas of the underbody, if thats the rubbery stuff your referring to. ask...
• Re: Rust Paint a steel brake line?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:17:24 -0700
  ...The key word for me is "spray". For anyone else who wants to tackle the brake line from front to back, FWIW, there is...
• Re: Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 20:25:05 -0800
  ...Since they spray, they should be moveable with the right pin. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:18:30 -0500
  ...really good penetrating synthetic spray grease. > many great ones to choose from. > one fine one is 3M Multi-purpose spray lubricant ....... > penetrates nicely, lubes...
• Re: steering boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:22:33 -0800
  ...I lubed the boots with spray silicone - works great on rubber, but yes I have certainly used dish detergent many times. >A right angle...
• Cleaning Brake Fluid Spills
  Historical mailing list
  30 May 97 08:29:47 PDT
  ...As water is sprayed on objects with braked fluid, the brake fluid foams up, almost like a detergent. I kept spraying until the foaming...
• Re: Sound damping product
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:57:36 -0800
  ...I am set up to spray these products and have no idea how they would work if not sprayed. dylan ________________________________ From: Troy <colorworks@GCI...
• Re: Dielectric Grease
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 09:25:19 -0500
  ...various compounds containing silicon, grease, sealant, spray, oil, etc. Usage Police, we serve and correct. Sorry. Larry A. Pedantic ex-chemistry teacher
• where to buy factory paint
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:06:21 -0700
  ...Need both aerosol can for touchup and gallon for spray painting. Also where is the paint code located/ Thanks, deek
• How to clean WHITE on a POP top
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 11:06:57 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The high- pressure spray does wonders. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- John Dziadecki <dziadeck@spot.colorado.edu> <http://spot.colorado.edu/~dziadeck/airship.html>
• Re: Rubber Bras
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 31 May 2001 00:04:22 -0500
  I thought Urea is the stuff farmer's use to make things grow faster !! Now they are spraying it on front end's? Interesting...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 19:24:59 -0600
  ...propensity to fail and spray fuel around, followed by a fire? I have heard many times the business about spraying gasoline on hot metal...
• Re: Thanks for the help
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 03:42:36 -0500
  ...We basically cleaned the afm internals with an aerosol electronic spray cleaner. Carefully remove the siliconed-on AFM lid. You may have to cut...
• Re: Bra Substitute
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:39:55 -0500
  ...not > getting a bra but having that spray on (lifetime warranty) truck bed liner > sprayed on the front of my van to cover the...
• Re: Running Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 17:10:59 -0800
  ...Another test, is spray a fine mist of water on the plug wires while it is running. If that makes it stumble, - spark plug...
• Re: Reflective Strip-rear wheelwell
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 14:52:14 -0400 (EDT)
  ...personally, i'd just mask off the perimeter of them and spray them w/ the factory color (available in spray cans from your dealer...
• Re: armrests and seat upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:46:41 -0500
  ...If you get door panels that are real sleazy, spray them down with easy-off oven cleaner and brush it in real good. Rinse...
• Any painters in UT?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 11:51:53 EST
  ...Is there any experienced painters in the Salt Lake City Area, that would be interested in doing the spraying? Or do any listers know...
• Re: creaking from right side upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:11:47 -0700
  ...There's a wear check in the Bentley but you can sometimes buy some quiet time with spray lube. :) On Sat, Oct 11, 2008...
• Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:42:10 -0800
  ...I've sprayed those things like crazy with silicone spray, WD-40 etc and it doesnt' seem to help. I was on this trip...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2000 (#2000-286)
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 13:20:35 -0700
  ...maybe they're just spraying bugs with the stuff!! that's what a Flit Gun was originally designed for ... but who wants doped-up...
• Re: nasty realization
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 16:32:34 -0500
  ...so if this is true what could they be spraying? i have heard of stories of them spraying really bad areas with salt without...
• AFM - Open. Now what?
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 00:35:47 -0600
  ...I sprayed the entire thing with WD40 to get rid of the cleaning solvent, and then drained it and swabbed it out with lots...