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• Ford's new silicone goo... interesting stuff for our Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:16:13 -0700
  I saw this show on the Canadian Discover Channel that was demonstrating Ford's new Silicone gel. First I thought they were going to...
• Re: Brake bleeding tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:09:51 -0500
  ...Oozy goo! >> 7) Wait for the silicone or whatever you used to dry >> 8) Install lid on reservoir. >> 9) Put a hand bicycle pump...
• Re: Installing new manifolds
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:39:39 -0500
  ...headers bolts to the collector pipe silicone sealant can react with the 02 sensor But the right silicone is not a bad idea Bob...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 21:01:39 -0700
  ...On 4/4/16, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Silicone grease? > On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Neil N <musomuso...
• Re: Gas mileage is Waaaaay down,,, Please help!
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 23:47:38 -0700
  ...Make sure that the wires are hooked up. ......................DI-electric silicone on contacts. : A faulty "full throttle" switch (the one that activates when the...
• Re: Fridge maintenance
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:44:37 +0000
  ...After a few screwups, I've learned to carefully assemble the vent parts and to use a thick silicone tire shine product on the...
• Removing the sliding window from its track and disassembly of side window (long)
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 00:34:28 -0700
  ...I heated the frame with a heat gun to soften the silicone. I pryed out the "notched" latch "catch" rail from the frame, it...
• Re: Winter fails
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 15:17:18 -0500
  ...I drilled out the hole in the cap, threaded in the bleeder with some RTV silicone around it and once the silicone set I...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:33:16 -0700
  Yes, I used "sensor-safe" RTV silicone. I should have mentioned it. To prevent confusion after the fact, the 2-1 manifold I refer...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:50 -0700
  ...2009 3:29 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works At 09:26 AM 9/14/2009, Mike...
• '88 Vanagon - cruise control - problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:24:03 -0400
  ...any of that on hand, BUT did have tube of ordinary silicone sealer. So I washed off the surface of the rubber cone of...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:26:41 +0000
  ...Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin I use a spray can of silicone on all my locks, helps with freezing in cold weather as...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:48:13 -0400
  ...Water Dispersal 40th >attempt. It's for drying out electrical stuff. Silicone and oil are for >lubrication. Ed, if you read the current MSDS...
• Rear heater core valve o-ring source?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:45:00 -0800
  ...What are the tricks to fix? A $4.00 tube of silicone sealant or a $2.00 o-ring? Or a $3.00 o...
• Re: Camper cabinets
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 12:56:58 -0500
  ...Me, I drilled a hole in the bottom of the box, siliconed in a drain thingy and go with the sack or (if you...
• window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 16 Jan 95 21:04:24 CST
  ...it SEEEMED like a good idea at the time!!> if you are worried about the remaining hole, what about filling it with black silicone...
• HELP LEAKING EXHAUST (DANSK)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 09:35:10 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any quick fix ideas? I have tried high temp silicone (copper color) but it lasted about 50 miles. I am thinking...
• Re: Oil Filters & now leaking plug
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 17:30:49 -0400
  ...Use some flexible oil resistent silicone, it can be remove very easily. Cheers, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1.htm
• Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 21:11:00 -0700
  ...I have on a couple of occasions re-sealed this and stopped leaks by applying "Plumber's Goop" - a brand of silicone sealer. It...
• Replacing glass in Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 16:44:23 -0700
  ...Also, there are several globs of silicone sealant in the corners--is this factory or is this a 'fix' for leaky windows by PO...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 23:07:57 -0700
  ...s, and > frame waxed to the max, and every item was siliconed with either WD-40 > or an Armor all product. > > WOW-- > > I leave...
• why won't my starter...Success!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:55:56 -0330
  ...Seems the DPO (GDPO?) had been quite liberal in applying the gasket maker, silicone, contact cement, tar, etc., between the starter and transmission. I...
• Temporary fix for rusthole under window?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:28:35 +0200
  ...months. Remove rust the best I can. Rustproofing, Tectyle or Dinitrol. Silicone to make it watertight was my plan. Any other suggestions? Long term...
• Debris on oil strainer mesh
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:54:37 -0400
  ...I found redish-looks-like-silicone bits on top of mesh. Can't do anyhting about it now, i.e won't worry why...
• Re: Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 21:51:35 -0800
  ...Do you remember the >approximate dimensions of >the silicone colander? My aluminum one does not fold very flat. > >Jerry > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Rob" <becida...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 06:08:03 -0700
  ...there is a plug in the > front of the case its pressed in and can leak I put a bead of silicone > around the...
• Re: Vacuum Leak
  Historical mailing list
  13 Dec 96 10:27:11 PST
  ...It's about the size of a large tube of silicone sealant. In other words, share this stuff generously with others and your grandchildren...
• Re: Cost per mile
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 17:21:44 -0800
  ...THAT! I can fix that tommorrow with some silicone and duct tape. Get me another quart of oil while your goin' will ya! Damn...
• Re: cleaning/shining the westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 21 May 2006 22:57:41 -0400
  I just googled Lexol Vinylex and found that it contains silicone ... which is the ingredient in Armor All that seems to be so detrimental...
• Re: aircooled air boot needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:04:17 -0500
  ...put in a patch with some inner tube rubber and black silicone adhesive. That was about 160K miles ago, no problems since. Jim On...
• Re: Installing Pop Top Seals ?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:17:21 +0000
  ...Jeff I was considering Clear Silicone caulking ? Any help much appreciated! best, John C... SLC, UT... ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 05:45:54 -0400
  ...I've used Ultra Copper high-temp silicone to REPLACE the gasket. > Now I just re-read a site that suggests the silicone be...
• Noise Reduction
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 14:42:25 -0700
  ...What about filling the low areas in the "corrugated" engine compartment cover with "silicone seal" or some similar caulking compound. Not just the hatch...
• O-ring seal material
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:34:35 -0400
  ...What is the O-ring material - we purchase many different kinds at work (Viton, Silicone, EPDM) and might get one if I knew size...
• Water Pump O-Rings, Sealant Needed?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:10:07 -0700
  ...Do I need to use some type of silicone sealant on the waterpump o-rings and gaskets or can I just bolt it back...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:09:33 -0600
  ...I’m not a fan of the hot coolant smell. > > Most recent find is that I have many VC silicone hoses but have the...
• Re: click click click from drivers wheel
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:27:22 -0400
  ...I use a dab of silicone on the end of all mine. So far it has keep things silent... Bill On Jun 29, 2012...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 22:37:10 -0700
  all i can add is: "worm and parcel with the lay, then turn about and serve away" now where is that serving mallet? :) alistair...
• Re: Heater Hoses, Clunking Noise and 83-85 AC Unit Removal
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Mar 1997 19:49:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...I sprayed a little silicone throughout the fins and the problem dissapeared. May be an easier alternative to pulling the whole unit. Gregg Carlen...
• hatch lock stick(some vana content)
  Historical mailing list - KG KG
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:13:42 -0600
  ...No, the lock is not frozen, and I have sprayed it with silicone lubricant quite a few times. Any ideas on how to fix...
• Re: [WetWesties] How not to unstick a frozen slider.
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:19:19 -0800
  ...Grabbing some "I'm not one of the everybodies that knew to do it" silicone spray on the way home tonight. And some lock...
• Re: Self Vulkenizing tape??
  Historical mailing list - Sheryl Keller
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 07:42:17 -0800
  ...Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat "Lazarus" > > Lee Valley Tools sells a kind of self vulcanizing tape called "high friction > silicone tape (23K30.01)". It...
• Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 18:57:40 -0500
  ...What about using some silicone caulk? It tends to hold pretty well, but can be removed from most surfaces by rubbing. You just need...
• Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:11:23 -0700
  ...product/VERSIMOLD-1-3-lb-Silicone-Rubber-Compound-32XV21 <https://www.grainger.com/product/VERSIMOLD-1-3-lb-Silicone-Rubber-Compound-32XV21> On Wed...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:10:56 -0600
  ...I’m not a fan of the hot coolant smell. > > Most recent find is that I have many VC silicone hoses but have the...
• Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:30:01 +0000
  ...thinking to insert the red tube on a can of spray silicone into sheath end, wrap with some tape for cleanliness purposes, and give...
• Re: Paint preparation tips...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:29:19 +0000
  ...After paint, I replaced with the 2-spray nozzle versions that GoWesty sells, and popped them back in with a wee bit of silicone...
• Re: seam sealer
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:57:08 +0000
  ...seam sealer? > Exactly??  Why can't I use a marine grade silicone sealer, or any kind > of > non-water based sealant from a tube...
• Re: Air Flow Meter;
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 10:46:52 -0400
  ...But they're also sealed with a very tenacious silicone RTV. Start by running a razor blade around the seal, then very carefully start...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:46:23 -0400
  As I've said before, I hit my upper control arm bushings about once a year with silicone spray to keep the squeaking away...
• FS: Poptop/Luggage Rack Seals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:43:13 -0600
  ...No black silicone glue/sealer .... I'm keeping it! Great stuff! $40.00 plus shipping from Salt Lake City. I think they are from...
• Re: Oil cooler Seal - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:34:47 -0600
  ...High temp silicone or > > the like. > > > > Opinions, anyone? > > > > Thanks, > > > > John > > > > > > -- > Casey >
• Re: Rubber Paint?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 20 May 1998 22:54:42 -0700
  ...Save your money (I already spent mine) & especially forget the silicone sprays, ArmorAll, Clear Spray, etc etc etc Austin
• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:21:55 -0400
  ...of the van and then cleaning and sealing them lightly with silicone. I seal the rubber to the body (probably most helpful for keeping...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:03:37 -0600
  ...Is there any possibility you could be wrong? All the Silicone main serals I buy are red. well burnt orange. Stan Wilder On Wed...
• Re: Winter fails
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 14:25:41 -0800
  ...I drilled out the hole > in the cap, threaded in the bleeder with some RTV silicone around it and > once the silicone set I...
• Re: About that sunroof....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:32:54 EDT
  ...Idid 2 things- first, temporarily, Iclamped the old one in place and gooed it up with silicone. This worked until later, when I installed...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 22:24:08 -0800
  ...Also, make sure to replace the *special* (silicone rubber?) O ring under the sender. Austin
• Re: Re Stripped Oil Drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 17:22:42 -0800
  Carl Turner wrote: > Permatex #2 is a black goopy > automotive sealant from the old school before the advent of Silicone RTV > sealants. The #2...
• Re: Coolant Problems - Texaco Extended Life Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 17:32:05 -0700
  ...the coolant, when used to fill engines at the >factory, has been found to affect the silicone gaskets and cause leakage and >engine failure.