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Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter-coolant sealer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:04:46 -0500
Was that water pump leaking the shaft seal or a housing leak? BTW I also have '88 Fox. I love it! Got it in...
Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 23:19:23 -0700
If you're in "maintenance" mode you might as well go ahead and replace the fuel injector seals. 4 large and 4 small will...
Re: poptop seal - quality?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 25 May 2006 07:13:41 -0700
...I took pics of the seals, and will try to post them soon. I compared them with the OEM seal which was removed. The...
rear seals
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:26:13 -0700
get the dimensions of the seal and take those dimensions to your local King Bearing or Western Bearing. They will have these seals. ETKA...
Re: What head nut sealant?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 09:06:46 EST
...The Dirko (that came in my gasket set) is a third sealant from Curil. That is why I choose to go with the better...
Re: Main Seal tool
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 10:01:37 -0400
...Main Seal tool Hey everyone, I was looking around for a tool to install the main seal and I found this on the web...
Re: leaky windshield
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 1 Jun 2020 10:13:20 -0700
...hire a another glass guys to pull out the windshield and the seal put >> the seal and glass back with sealant this time. >> 2...
Re: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 10:18:24 -0500
...If that is done, I have had no problem getting the exhaust to seal up using a range of gaskets and sealants. Jake -----Original...
Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sat, 9 Aug 2014 21:34:44 -0700
...What seals the the Outside Diameter of the Drive Flange? Bentley 35.2 shows the Drive Flange in detail, including the center sealing plug...
Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:41:17 -0800
...My question is should I put some sealant to aid in sealing the joint to keep it from leaking? What sealant should I use...
Re: Synchro trans leak
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 2 Feb 95 11:11:58 PST
> > On my 86 Synchro, I've replaced the seal around the drive shaft that > comes out of the transmission to the front differential. > > I...
Importance of Seals
Historical mailing list - Dino KubiK
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 23:00:35 -0300
Terry; SEALING YOUR CEILING. Two years ago I used "Outdoor GOOP" about one tude to do one side. Expensice = C$10. This year I...
Re: Oil Seals
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 22:52:15 -0500
If I recall correctly that seal is called a "clutch seal". Whatever the correct name you can get one from Ken Wilford at Vanagain...
Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 27 May 2014 23:54:10 -0700
...I doubt this is the case, but did VW add sealant along with the rubber (neoprene?) seal at the coolant pump and big metal...
head gasket sealant survey
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:50:47 -0500
given ben's post of a couple of days ago i started thinking about head gasket sealants and figured i would take a survey...
Replacing Sunroof Seal - 69 Bus
Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
Tue, 25 Jul 1995 22:09:21 -0500
Has anyone replaced the sunroof seal on a 68-79 metal sunroof bus? I have the panel out and have the replacement seal from...
RE: window seals?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Apr 1995 13:44:31 EDT
I've just replaced ALL the seals for all the fixed windows on my 21 window deluxe. Let's see... thats 12 windows - opps...
Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Wed, 8 May 2013 06:56:47 -0400
The use of sealant in A/C systems, There are two types of sealants used in A/C systems one is a thinner (conditioner...
Re: Mystery drip
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 14:46:17 -0800
...But I didn't see if any sealant was applied. Is sealant an > absolute must on a Vanagon whindhield and seal?? > > New windshield, new...
Re: Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:53:33 -0700
...Might be the oil > pump, but I suspect a seal There is/was a large diameter "O" ring seal > and a smaller seal - and...
Axle flange seal replacement (was Manual trans -- note to self:)
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:25:47 -0600
...I'm hoping that it seals things up better than the > Black, though (no leaks so far.) > > Thanks for the tip. > > > Joe T. > '85...
Re: flywheel seal dealer price
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:21:40 -0500
That's right Ron $9.95 and they should order four oil filters, two valve cover gasket along with the seals and after saving...
Crankshaft oil seal
Historical mailing list - A J I
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:40:36 -0500
...As near as I can tell it is the crankshaft seal. The "bible" shows the seal and lists a tool #(whatever) along with the...
Re: popup top seals
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:12:46 -0400
...PS Not taking sides in the pop top seal wars. Folks would get mad (not the vendors but some list members who carry torches...
Re: GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:58:30 -0500
> The Bus Depot seal in particular is superb, far > superior to the one that Westfalia put on originally. Thanks for the kudos, David. As...
Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:26:47 -0500
Are you sure the previous mechanic actually changed the 1st seal? just because they billed you and kept your van for weeks doesn't...
Seals (and other Sea Mammals)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Aug 1994 07:28:58 -0400 (EDT)
...My FLAG told me I needed new seals. Q: Does anybody know what I should expect to pay to have the Seals replaced? Since...
Re: sealant
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:46:06 -0700
At 05:27 PM 6/14/2003, you wrote: >Anaerobic refers to sealants that harden after the air is displaced. >This is how Lock...
Weird oil leak (NVC my posting)
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:06:52 -0600
Boston Bob, You mention that sometimes a flywheel seal is too thick. I have never heard of this, or even thought about it, but...
Re: Seam Sealant - What Brand is best? What is the best
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:14:30 EDT
In a message dated 9/27/06 9:56:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, clint_kolda@YAHOO.COM writes: > Are there any clear sealants...
Re: Comparison of Pop-top seals requested
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:34:06 -0400
I get my pop top seals from Gowesty (http://www.gowesty.com) They have aluminum clips in the seal that goes around the pop...
Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 8 May 2013 09:41:54 -0700
...But I would like to stop that - and was > hoping the sealant would do the trick. Next time I add some I will use...
Re: Poptop Seal Replacement ----- Instructions
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 08:05:40 -0500
>>I just got a new poptop seal from Bus Depot today. Anyone got any good tips >>to make the install as non-frustrating as...
Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:55:04 -0800
hi, normally a sealant is not used on automotive cooling system hoses. however....particularly on aluminum, which can corrode.. I sometimes put Permatex High...
VW Tool 681, seal remover
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 7 Jun 2021 18:47:45 -0700
...Gonna change some seals so I thought I’d try making the old 681 seal removing tool. Blog post with pics here https://shufti...
Re: Does the A/C Recirculate? (Q 2 of 2)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 26 May 1999 00:52:10 -0700
and/or heater box flaps that have worn edge seals Hi anyone, Are these seals available as separate items? As I recall, I was...
Re: Failed Crankshaft seal - 5th time!
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:34:21 EDT
...Maybe you are the first one to install the seal properly. Good luck. George
AT torque converter seal leak
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:05:59 -0700
Okay, I was wrong, the leak was NOT coming from the final drive cover, but appears to be coming from the TC seal. It...
Re: Crank shaft seal front and back
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 14:37:01 -0500
...Crank shaft seal front and back You all may recall I had my front crank shaft seal replaced when I put in a new...
Re: Cold Weather Driving
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 26 Dec 96 15:50:22 CST
the only problem i know of with vanagons and winter is that the seal between the engine and the oil cooler (that silver square...
Re: Re Utilities
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Tue, 24 Dec 2002 11:56:38 -0800
...On the bigger "gerry cans", I once used old oil filter seals in the lid to seal them. worked fine. M
head gaskets
Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:40:29 -0600
...This was the sealant that you put on the cyl head gasket. The other sealant with a bently part # that starts with AKD and...
Re: Crank Scoring / Flywheel seal
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Fri, 10 May 2013 08:42:52 -0400
...like to smear a thin coating of silicon sealant (rtv) on the outside of a seal before fitting. This would certainly deal with any...
Re: Crankshaft oil seal
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:59:53 -0400
I just removed that rear crank seal last week, but the engine was on the floor. Getting that pulley bolt off required a lot...
pop top seal ill fitting cured (I think?)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 15:12:07 EDT
For those who were following my pop top seal saga over at onelist, the problem seems close to being solved--or I dare say...
Clutch & Oil Seal 81' Van.
Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
Sun, 7 Apr 1996 15:40:19 +0000
...Do you think something could have gotten to the seal? Also is the Rear Seal for a 2 liter the same as the seal...
Re: window seals on drivers and passenger side doors
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 19:27:38 -0700
...window seals on drivers and passenger side doors > > I have an 85 and would like to replace the seals all > around the windows in...
Wrap Up: Oil mess on rear hatch after high speed run on freeway
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 09:43:33 -0700
...Oil breather tower seal. 2. Rear oil pressure sensor. 3. Distributor shaft seal. I sealed: (with black silicone gasket maker) 1. The bolt that...
Re: Oil cooler Seal - 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 28 Dec 2013 11:47:46 -0800
...a new seal for this and was wondering if I need to apply > some kind of sealing pucky where this seal seats. High temp...
Pop top seal done!
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 9 Apr 2005 19:51:05 -0700
I replaced the pop-top seals on my Westy today. Because the PO decided to glue the shrunken old seal to the top when...
Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:57:40 -0500
...What, if anything, should I use on this gasket? I highly recommend a high tack sealer at this compression joint. I personally use Caterpillar...
Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:48 -0800
...No sealant > 15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. > 16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) > 17) tiny...
Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 May 2010 13:54:56 -0700
...It sure 'should be' what we're calling a square ( I'd call it flat ) seal, and uses a sealing washer .. that you just...
Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 20 May 2010 21:07:43 -0700
There's a great video out there featuring the late Boston Bob with Jim Akiba on how to do the seal; I have the...
Re: replacing transmission selector shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 25 Jul 2016 22:08:44 -0400
Yes this seal is easy to replace. However its leaking is usually a symptom of something else going on. There is also an insert...
Re: Drip, Drip
Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
Mon, 18 Aug 1997 15:01:56 -0400 (EDT)
...The Windshield seal is in > great shape, and there is no visible rust around the outside of the seal. I > was wondering if there...
Re: oil leak from rear main seal?
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:51:33 -0500
Over-filling the oil won't cause the rear main seal to blow. I have also found that it is quicker to leave the...
Re: windshield replacement - sealant
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 20 May 2004 19:21:59 +1200
...This is why windshield sealants are made. I have had several vehicles with leaking seals... and boy, are they difficult to cire! -- Andrew Grebneff...
Re: replacing transmission selector shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:02:42 -0700
I have replaced the seal, the old one was not hard and crunchy, it seemed like it was just worn out. The seal offered...
Re: Best quality Poptop seal?
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 07:37:03 -0400
...I'd love to hear opinions on what company sells the best quality poptop seals for the Westfalia models. I just received some from...