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• Re: USAA
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 May 1999 23:27:57 -0700
  ...Non-profit. > Insurance companies are required to keep certain > amounts in reserve as determined by complex formulas. > Every year when the claims come in...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 09:37:06 -0500
  ...I'll help you with the formulas if you need >it. Don't forget to run them conservatively, allowing for high temperatures. > >Here's...
• Re: Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:24:33 -0400
  ...The formula to convert VW1301 tester settings to ohms is (VW/2) + 10 = ohms, so the high value is 35 ohms and the low...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin and Heather
  Wed, 9 May 2001 22:18:23 -0600
  ...the engine was tired when I bought it because the previous owner used SJ formulated motor oil instead of diesel grade motor oil, so...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 16:22:48 -0700
  ...The idea that refineries formulate gas for various elevations strikes me as impractical, inefficient and unlikely, but I don't refine gas so what...
• Re: How wipers work / rain-X
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 23:30:08 -0500
  ...turkish towel---- WOW---I have never had glass this clean--- Good formula for squeaky clean glass, inside as well as out--- Later, Terry E...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:23:03 -0500
  ...Castrol is, I believe, >formulated >from a natural base, much cheaper to do, but costs the same. Yes, and no. The article is talking...
• rear axle nut - thinking ahead
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 6 May 2005 12:02:47 -0400
  ...I've seen the math formula (using your body weight....anyone have that)! PSS. I'm assuming this axle nut tight is critical to...
• Friday fun. I collect quotes, do you?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 10:11:58 -0800
  ...Did you ever stop to think that the formula for success is the same as for a nervous breakdown? There are few, if any...
• Re: Where to put the better tires?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 22:15:40 +0100
  ...but after getting those new tires, I felt like I was driving in a formula 1 race car... they were actually sticky to the...
• Re: Letter of resignation (It's Friday, but feels like a Monday around here!)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:16:58 -0600
  ...as Godwin's Rule of Nazi Analogies)[1] is an adage formulated by Mike Godwin in 1990. The law states:[2][3] > "As a...
• Re: Now It's Down To 3K-Steal It Now!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:54:20 -0500
  ...You could tell they were laying down a formula invented by and in most cases approved by the so-called management. The kids had...
• Re: type?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 19:21:47 EST
  ...called everywhere else), and the most recent version of the van formula, the T5. VW confuses things further by putting Type 4 power in...
• Re: DOT3 instead of DOT4
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:44:11 -0700
  ...DOT4 is a newer formulation and, as > I recall, will take heat better. > > DOT5, on the other hand, is NOT compatible with 3 or...
• Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 9 May 2012 07:34:04 -0700
  ...Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> '84 Westy I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula...
• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list - Paul Anderson
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 03:31:55 -0500
  ...The resevoir is an old baby formula can (long and thin) with a single hole in it. Calk a fitting into this hole and...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 07:15:20 -0400
  ...this guy never changed his oil, or only used the old formula > "Quaker State" (the Pennsylvania type that was heavy with natural > paraffin). > > G...
• Re: Door Plate Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:47:16 -0400
  ...The house seems divided on the issue - some of us run equal pressures front and back, while others stick to door jamb + whatever formula...
• How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 14:07:45 -0700
  ...The VC is a multi-plate "clutch" with the plates closely spaced and immersed in a specially formulated silicon fluid. This fluid lubricates the...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:35:50 -0500
  ...How does Valvoline's SynPower formula protect against wear? > > SynPower full synthetic motor oil is formulated with a balance of high > quality ingredients such...
• Re: 1984 Speedos
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:41:57 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 07:41 PM 4/13/2010, Geo wrote: > >There is even a formula in the Bentley (p 90.30...
• Re: fryday book list
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 20:11:16 -0500
  ...the > same thing. > I think they call it Viagra. > Sorry the formula slipped out of your lab before you got your > patent. > I hear...
• Re: does mkp = Nm? (torque specs)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 08:25:47 -0400
  ...with a conversion table which includes CMKG. >I will quote the formulas with CMKG: >1 KpCM = 1 CMKG >1 CMKG = .098 Nm >1 CMKG...
• Re: cleaning/shining the westy
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 21 May 2006 20:44:03 -0700
  ...Perhaps the formula has changed? Or maybe the other "good" additives cancel this out? I do recall that the bottle got a "new look...
• Re: Fiat (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:31:10 -0500
  ...When an automotive writer asked Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi which was the favorite car out of his vast collection, he said "the fiat...
• Re: DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 06:46:03 -0800
  ...Something > I've found finally working as a "rocket scientist" is that some > O-ring and seal formulations work with silicone based fluids, others...
• Re: Head leaks &amp; a GM mechanics suggestion.
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:01:50 PDT
  Sounds a lot like the Bars Leak formula--they both have nut shells. I've had success using AlumaSeal to seal some hairline cracks...
• Re: Canadian Tire Sale on Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 10:43:49 -0700
  ...They stuff you saw was prob a different formula meant for cleaning injectors. Everybody and their brother has a FI cleaner on the market...
• Re: yellow painting to remove
  Historical mailing list - Ron L
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 21:51:00 -0400
  ...For some reason the pine-sol formula works to break down with the amonia in the waterbased paint. We actually use Pine-Sol to...
• DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:58:38 +0000
  ...Something I've found finally working as a "rocket scientist" is that some O-ring and seal formulations work with silicone based fluids, others...
• BusFusion 2006 News
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 10:52:57 EST
  ...S'il vous plait visiter le site web de _Busfusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhomfr.htm) pour plus de details et le formulaire...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:47:54 -0700
  ...Perhaps the bilsteins for the 2wd do the same? steve "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" wrote: > > I'm no expert here, but I've formulated a...
• '86 Westy FS, needs some work
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ware
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 11:51:08 -0400
  ...Reluctant to part with it but need a tow vehicle for camper and formula vee. Asking $2500, obo. Keith Ware 216-321-6225 _________________________________________________________________ Get...
• Mobil-1 Synth 10-30W : WBX-appropriate?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:53:54 -0700
  ...Mobil 0W-40 It is basically formulated for some of the new honda and bmw vehicles (and some others) with extremely low tolarance engines...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 22:49:19 -0400
  ...You are after all "The Corrupter" I' m sure the Prestone formulation has evolved over the years to comply with manufacturing changes in the...
• Re: YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 17:13:06 -0700
  ...It does say "synthetic formula". lesson: Didn't notice that on label; just read good for brakes and hydraulic clutch...READ LABEL more carefully...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:27:12 -0400
  ...How does Valvoline's SynPower formula protect against wear? > > SynPower full synthetic motor oil is formulated with a balance of high > quality ingredients such...
• Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 May 2011 12:15:23 -0500
  ...as is used for pickling metal), but it is more often formulated as a gel, commonly called naval jelly. It is sometimes sold under...
• I am back
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Fri, 17 May 1996 09:27:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I am also experimenting with the new formula Havoline phosphate free coolant that the manufacturer claims has been designed for aluminium engines. I had...
• Re: Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:31:39 -0700
  ...of it is actually refined in California to California State mandated formulation and then sold in bulk across the border. At the time it...
• Re: [Syncro] What I Found About Tire Height Calculations
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 12:45:49 EST
  ...Tires DO grow..but not enough at even 1000 wheel rpm that you would notice..If we were talking Formula 1? yeah I might...
• Re: Solar Panels behind Tinted Glass
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 23:34:40 -0600
  ...With 12 volt solar Panels, watts and amps and volts are not an exact formula, there is a lot of loss here. I have...
• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 12:42:48 -0600
  ...wrote: > >> I recommend Joe Gibbs Racing High Zinc Formulation 15W50 "Hot Rod' oil.. > >> specifically formulated for flat tappet older type engines.. > >> and with extra...
• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:28:31 -0800
  ...wrote: >> I recommend Joe Gibbs Racing High Zinc Formulation 15W50 "Hot Rod' oil.. >> specifically formulated for flat tappet older type engines.. >> and with extra...
• Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:56:54 -0400
  ...Features: * Available for all domestic applications * Bendix premium semi-metallic friction formulation * Noise-reducing shims to mirror Original Equipment specifications Advantages: * Greater stopping power...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:05:55 -0800
  ...name? - 22 December 2004 > > The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen, may > be considering a change of name. > > The Wolfsburg-based...
• Zetec Conversion Boston to Dallas Trip Report Day 1
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:56:18 -0600
  ...Acts kinda like a formula one car when it hits that point. 3. Put 600+ miles on it in the last day. Not a...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:57:40 -0500
  ...original engine), I followed a hunch on > gasoline formulations & found the following; > - the winter gasoline formulation for California has an average of > 1.7...
• Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 engine? Part II
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 10:11:40 EDT
  ...Anyway, here are some >formulas so you can decide for yourself. First some definitions: > >Squish volume= The volume in the cylinder when the piston...
• Re: Tire inflation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:53:56 -0700
  ...There is a formula available based on > LR, tire size, and load. One of the list vendors has it handy, I think. > But the...
• Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
  Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:54:49 -0400
  ...At the time, each major brand still had their "secret" additive formula that was added by the station owner to his underground tanks, so...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:19:04 -0800
  ...name? - 22 December 2004 The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen, may be considering a change of name. The Wolfsburg-based...
• Re: tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:12:46 -0400
  ...Perhaps increase per load, but you would need the proper formula and axle weights to do it right. I always figure the VW engineers...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Brandon
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:05:19 -0300
  ...As a result, no one magic formula can accurately account for how fuel inefficient all vehicles are unless it includes some kind of unique...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:50:27 -0700
  ...They are not API formulated and have the zinc dithiophosphate we need in weights we are familiar with. From the camshaft manufacturer (Crane): �use...
• Re: does mkp = Nm? (torque specs)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:25:41 -0700
  ...with a conversion table which includes CMKG. > > I will quote the formulas with CMKG: > > 1 KpCM = 1 CMKG > > 1 CMKG = .098 Nm > > 1 CMKG...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:03:05 -0600
  ...John Rodgers' 88 GL Driver John Bange wrote: >>When we raced the VW engines in the formula Vee class SCCA we had a fire...
• Re: Gauge sender question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Fri, 23 May 2008 05:47:03 -0700
  ...for the first time anywhere, I will reveal the super-secret > formula for converting the VW 1301 tester setting to ohms (I'm serious...
• Re: Hot Weather Effects... and some information.
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 08:14:28 -0700
  ...A half hour rest to cool down (good for the driver too!) > puts things back to normal. ... > > gasoline formulations, combined with hot weather and...
• FW: Kumho Tires
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:37:52 +0800
  ...Per industry standardized load formulas, this tire size is designed at a 96 Load Index to carry 1554 pounds load at 35 psi. The...