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• Westie bought in England
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Marshallsay
  Tue, 9 May 2000 20:54:27 GMT
  ...Once the service is complete, I've got a few things to keep me busy Polish the roof (rubbing compound, and then wax ?) 2nd...
• Re: Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 07:53:55 -0500
  ...Use some exhaust joint compound on the slip joints. Ours had one tube that was contacting the engine cradle on acceleration, but a 2x4...
• power window bezel fixing
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 20 May 2008 00:31:46 -0700
  ...This wire I set in a multi purpose compound that will hold it strong. Better than the original. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:11:21 -0700
  ...And I think gw makes replacements The sensor, Dennis will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those...
• Re: removing rust on poptop from corroded rubber seal...
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:26:15 -0500
  ...Should I use some sort of sealing compound or new gasket etc? (I've never done one of these before.) Thanks, Marshall Ruskin 84...
• Behind the reefer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 May 2005 20:58:28 -0700
  ...JB Weld ); the fan's thermal switch removed, thermally-conductive heatsink compound applied and then remounted; I have removed the pressurized water inlet and...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:18:09 -0400
  ...now, and tire's have come a long way in > construction,compounds, and will meet or exceed > VW's antiquated requirements printed on that...
• Re: Back to writing about my Vanagon restoration
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:35:22 -0700
  ...And POR15 of > course.Where welding is needed he uses Pro Form PF534 galvanizing > compound on those parts. When the hard work is done...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 12:08:48 -0800
  ...light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep the salt air and occasional hurricane winds from driving anything...
• Re: Suggestions Re: Dometic Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 09:33:10 -0700
  ...I forget what temp it should switch on - somewhere around 120 degrees? Don't forget to use heat sink transfer compound (avalible at radio...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:24:05 -0400
  ...Use a small amount of thermal transfer >compound like the type used for computers between the thermal switch >and the fins. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: Kendall Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:47:08 -0500
  ...The original oil had a > zinc compound in it that helped the engines, and the oil was made from a > really sweet crude. Anybody...
• Re: AC high pressure hose leaks-87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 17:06:08 -0500
  ...any suggestions on stopping the leaks without > replacing the difficult to route $300+ hose? Route a cheaper hose routed > conveniently? Apply molasses type compound...
• Re: Formica question
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 5 May 2006 13:37:04 -0700
  ...Zoltan? You might be able to buff it out with >polishing compound, or at least minimise it, but I'd be more comfortable >advising...
• Re: Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 09:31:03 -0800
  ...anti-seize on the threads? I always use an anti-seize compound on the stud threads. > Perhaps you folks don't pull your tires...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:53:08 -0700
  ...nice modern car tires with modern tread design and a modern compound. No really, don't just theorise, do it and see. Jake ----- Original...
• Re: Speaking of lubricant.....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 06:08:08 EST
  ...What is the compound that should be put on the sliding door rollers? The rollers really should not be greased, I do however recommend...
• Re: Polish or Wax?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:01:32 -0600
  ...Polish is just a finer grade of rubbing compound, with a little wax in it for protection. Wax is for a protection coat over...
• Re: help with '83.5 Westy thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:17:03 -0500
  ...Better do it now.Perhaps the thermistat was removed and antiseize compound was used on these bolts,sometime in the past. That is good...
• Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:29:59 -0500
  ...However, aren't winter tires compounded specifically for snow and ice, and have less grip and (in some makes) less temperature resistance (which translates...
• Subject: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:30:00 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Where should I begin? Are there any anti-rust compounds (I've heard of a zinc/nitro mixture???)? Will a move to Minnesota be...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 10:08:58 -0500
  ...never use an anti seize compound on the ground bolt threads at the head this could interfere with the computers reading the signals correctly...
• Re: Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Danny Bean
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:57:35 -0500
  ...on all fastener threads .. > Teflon paste, gasket sealer, or anti-seize compound. .. > so they don't corrode much, and come out years later just...
• Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 25 May 2001 10:07:13 -1000
  ...It always harkens me back to the days when Doktor Tim would expound for hours from his bunker compound on San Juan Island. Oh...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 18:54:20 +0000
  ...Wouldn't the Germans <DIV></DIV>&gt;make that into one big, giant, awesome compound word? <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;Bill Marshall...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 20:41:40 +1300
  ...traction (in the dry, let alone wet) due to hard rubber compounds designed for long life. Performance car tires (which are most certainly available...
• Re: Rusting Transmission Housing
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 14:59:38 -0700
  ...Used motor oil > > contains acid compounds it picks up as a byproduct of the combustion > > process, and it is corrosive. Don't ask how...
• Re: New electric power option?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 14:44:07 -0500
  ...Actually, it's more likely a water-activated chemical hydrogen >> generating >> compound, similar to the Mg-Fe packs in military field rations' >> Flameless >> Ration...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 13:44:00 -0800
  ...I would like to think that it is the rubber compound on the bushings that is tired and the cold climate may tighten them...
• Re: Exhaust Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 10:54:45 -0700
  ...putting in an extra exhaust gasket. > 2- trying to find some compound (like jbweld) to fill in the gaps. > 3- buy new exhaust pipes...
• Re: friday?
  Historical mailing list - MIKE MOERY
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 20:44:31 -0900
  ...Otherwise, don't! Needless to say, if it says to use locking compound, definitely do that! As I mentioned, I learned this the hard...
• Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Sat, 18 May 2002 08:47:14 -0700
  ...gel coat lasts as long or longer than more conventional wax compounds. Maybe, maybe not. If you do use this stuff, I strongly suggest...
• Re: Friday Topic: The ultimate portable shelter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:52:39 -0600
  ...at Burning man, etc will gang up many of these tents together >>> for their compounds. >> >>> YMMV, >> >>> Tom B.-easier than setting up a Yurt >>
• Re: Uneven tire wear
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:09:48 -0700
  ...your tires may be a soft compounding adding to the wear. try a reinforced tire next time around with a higher load rating. df...
• Re: WR-C, CS, and C2 Nokian tire questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:03:57 -0800
  ...The Hakka CQ > is supposed to have a softer compound and not get as good a mileage as > reported by several users. But the...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:12:15 -0800
  ...Most new fuels > have anti knock compounds added along with the Green Peace juices. I > think everybody runs regular unleaded in their vans unless...
• Re: Anybody use this product?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:02:18 -0700
  ...As I mentioned before, roof patching compound does a great job under the van especially the step areas where there is only one layer...
• Re: Tremclad colour match and useage?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 4 May 2007 06:13:44 EDT
  ...A crazy compound dent at eye level on post forward of rear side window. (what the h**l did PO back into ?!) Have primed...
• Threadjack...was camping ice cream added automatic stuff ....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:23:47 -0700
  ...We do laundry in our 'automatic" washer, a sheet rock joint compound bucket, when traveling...Just toss your dirty clothes into one of those...
• Re: Thermal Insulation;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:48:29 -0700
  ...Sound Damping: <https://mail.google.com/orderformNoxudol.pdf>A water based viscous elastic compound manufactured specifically to dampen unwanted noises and vibration. Due to...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:37:49 -0700
  ...Talking about tantalum capacitors vs aluminum electrolytics is every bit as pertinent as discussing metal-bearing anti-seize compounds because they both apply to...
• Re: SWEPCO Availability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:42:37 -0700
  ...This is further compounded by the need for at least 5 quarts of gear oil for the syncro transmission when the product is sold...
• Re: exhaust gaskets + permatex?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 19:46:12 -0600 (CST)
  ...Using Permatex or other compounds was common on water cooled engines that had cast iron on both sides of the gasket. If the manufacturer...
• Re: Is it safe to saw through an o2 sensor ?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:16:03 -0600
  Dave, O2 sensors (if I recall correctly) are a ceramic compound, which, in the prescence of oxygen, releases free electrons and causes a current...
• Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 25 May 2001 07:48:56 -0700
  ...It always harkens me > back to the days when > Doktor Tim would expound for hours from his bunker > compound on San Juan > Island. Oh...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 18:31:24 -0700
  ...have been removed from market, but maybe not. > > Polyacrylamide and related compounds are used in diapers, as well, but I think after some initial...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:25:05 -0700
  ...Glass is supercooled liquid >>silicon dioxide. > > "Sodium silicate is the common name for a compound sodium metasilicate, > Na2SiO3, also known as water glass or...
• Re: fix the plug!!!
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 14:38:20 -0700
  Out of paranoia of this very thing happening to me, I always use a little anti-seize compound on the threads of new plugs...
• Re: sodium valve idea
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:08:46 -0500
  ...although VW did introduce the first compound curve multi layer PCB with surface mount LEDS for shift indicators when they could have used a...
• Re: advice on exhaust repairs needed
  Historical mailing list
  19 Jul 96 05:46:32 PDT
  ...Just nothing inside! Liquid Wrench is still the best bolt unlocking compound IMHO. If the rusted bolts are truly bolts and not studs, get...
• Re: AFM screws
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 20:23:08 -0400
  ...using *lots* of pressure into the screw, > and using a grit compound to keep the driver from slipping are all useful > techniques. > > david > > > David...
• Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 14 May 2002 22:37:07 -0500
  ...paint, as you might with the body by using a rubbing compound. Am I correct? -What kind of paint would I use? -Any particular...
• Re: cats and campers
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 13:25:52 -0700
  ...The potential fun will be compounded by the fact that our dog has limited brain power and every time a cat meows he 'realizes...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 16 May 2016 13:01:12 -0700
  ...stud-welder-dent-pulling-system.html But if you have a compound set of dents at or near the headlight, that will be tricky...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:57:35 -0800
  ...For the Vanagon these situation get compounded by the high > percentage of folks learning to maintain things after ownership and often > not willing to...
• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:18:57 -0400
  ...KG6RCR > David Beierl has a cool suggestion to use RTV gasket compound and Vaseline > to form a new gasket, and I'm predisposed to...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:42:59 -0500
  ...For the 8 screws that hold the caliper to the bracket they use some locking compound. Some pad sets will include new ones and...
• Re: What is Fahrvergnugen?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sat, 26 May 2001 11:42:40 -0500
  It's a German compound word that means something like 'driving zest' or 'driving pleasure'. Anyway, 'fahren' means to drive, hence the 'fahr', and...
• Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:37:23 +0000
  ...You can spray the rust oxidating compounds, and hope they penetrate as deeply as possible. ( wouldnt count on that 100% ) But the rust Is...
• peanut butter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 19:39:15 -0400
  ...these compounds are >emulsifiers. That is, they act like soap -- they do not allow the oil and >water components to separate. They do not...