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• Re: What is that strip? - it isn't just decoration!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:37:13 EDT
  ...Takes the same amount of time to replace as putting in an extruded rubber core. After the second window and a little soap solution...
• 91Gl Fiberglass Bumper Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:31:15 -0500
  Is this rubber strip available? I may have to peel it off for a touch up job and not sure how it comes off...
• Re: How to care for window mouldings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:07:31 EDT
  Griots Garage has two products called Rubber Cleaner and Vinyl and Rubber Dressing. I haven't tried the cleaner but they recommend using it...
• Re: Anyone... ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 10:18:52 -0400
  ...looking for the part of the following URL. >Anyone have a rubber cap to install in this bolt? > >http://members.aol.com/vnmc2/cap...
• source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 14 May 2003 20:01:14 -0400
  Acquired the dreaded seam rust from water entry behind the rubber seal where the fridge air intake exhaust seal meets the van exterior. Does...
• Re: Rubber front floor rubber mat
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:24:35 -0700
  RE: > > If you track mud or snow into your van, these mats are the ones to > have. > http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts...
• Re: Installing a slider window
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:20:21 -0700
  ...Tried to install another one today, and after tearing one corner > of the rubber, I gave up in frustration. > > I completely saturated the rubber...
• Jalousie window rubber is in! (at hand)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 16:06:36 -0700
  ...Picked up the grey rubber gasket "spline" poop for around the jalousie windows this afternoon. The guage of the rubber is a bit thinner...
• rust spot on sliding window opening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 20:55:29 -0800
  I decided to have a a go at touching up a wee bit of rust that was peeking out from under the rubber seal...
• tire info
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Thu, 11 May 2000 20:14:20 -0400
  ...The rubber plantations are all in the tropics, rubber is a raw material that is shipped all over the world. There is no difference...
• Metric fittings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 14:35:53 -0400
  ...Due to the Canadian-salt enhanced corrosion, I was unable to salvage the hydraulic metal line between the clutch slave cylinder and the rubber...
• Re: Window weatherstip question - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 19:55:25 -0500
  ...But there is chrome that shows under the rubber if the rubber is worn away. If you order it from Bus Depot, be advised...
• Re: self-vulcanizing rubber tape
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 23:04:00 -0800
  ...all carrier >the self-sealing silicone polymer 'rubber' tape. it is frequently used in >place of heat-shrink tubing and yes, does seem to...
• Re: Bumper rubber(1984)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:43:06 -0700
  ...get to the bolts under the rubber pad strips. > Is there a way of removing these rubber strips so that > they may be used...
• Re: Drip Tray "latch" to keep up while cooking
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 29 May 2010 21:42:39 -0700
  Geo wrote: > You may also need to come up with something similar to the (white) > semi-spherical rubber bumpers (3) that keeping the thing...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:12:16 -0700
  On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 1:27 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Rubber-eating bacteria is an unnerving concept...
• 65 pop-out window disassembly
  Historical mailing list - Steve Junor (02) 950 3192
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 09:37:00 +1100
  ...I'm wanting to replace the rubbers and noticed that there's outer and inner and in-between rubbers in the catalog - but how...
• Re: ??? New Windshield ???
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 07:54:21 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/01 3:00:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, green536@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << 1980-'84 Jettas have a rubber...
• Rubber Parts
  Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 05:14:45 -0700
  ...I am fixing up my 83 Westy, and my problem is that our Arizona summers do very bad things to the rubber parts, Shifter...
• source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Tue, 20 May 2003 11:58:44 -0400
  >Acquired the dreaded seam rust from water entry behind the rubber seal >where the fridge air intake exhaust seal meets the van exterior. Does...
• Re: Poptop, Window Seals and ArmorAll
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 09:46:08 -0500
  ...Definitely blocks UV 100%, and maybe the consiistency of the stuff might restore the rubber a bit and improve the looks. <G> John Rodgers...
• Re: White rubber threshold - on Sliding door lower track
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:05:26 EDT
  ...number of sites, and can't seem to locate the > replacement rubber strip that fits above the lower sliding door track. > About 3 feet...
• Re: E-Code Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Victor M Montgomery
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:07:50 -0500
  ...All came with the >rubber >> boots for the socket. >> >> Victor... >> >> On Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:30:44 -0800 David Marshall >> <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG...
• Re: Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 18:17:14 -0600
  That's why I got the rubber one's. More flexible and durable as far as I'm concerned.I even tore the RR...
• Re: hole in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:26:21 -0400
  ...using epoxy in lieu of the rubber washer might be a problem, because if the screw is snugged down reasonably tight there won't...
• Little help with wind wing rubber replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 14:17:43 -0700
  I'm having trouble getting the rubber seal around the wind wing (quarter-window) out. The illustration in the factory service manual on p...
• 87 syncro: bushings for front drive mount
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 19 May 1996 08:57:52 -0700
  ...At first I thought the rubber had hardened and shrunk, but upon inspection the rubber is still pliable and seems to be in good...
• GoWesty Rubber Center Floor Mat for Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 19:41:30 -0500
  Hi All, I am thinking of buying a GoWesty Rubber Center Floor Mat for Vanagon Westfalia: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php...
• Rubber Mats
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 29 May 2008 10:11:55 -0700
  Ok, the sources for the rubber barn mat material I used in my van: Any large ranch supply store or Tack shop. I am...
• Re: Rubber Mats
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 29 May 2008 16:49:33 -0700
  ...3:42 PM, Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Mmmm ... rubber mats. > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84...
• joining plastic and rubber fuel vent line
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:46:53 -0400
  ...shortened plastic line? Can I just clamp a short length of rubber hose directly to the plastic line, or is it better to use...
• Re: Grover's recovery thus far
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:14:08 -0400
  ...I've found AMC heads as much as .008 inches 'too > tight' there, which can cause the rubber gasket to start to split in...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Gasket
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:38:52 -0700
  ...Brass Brass with rubber center Nylon Rubber with a brass center Rubber ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www...
• Re: Honey I shrunk the coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 08:27:35 -0600
  ...It seems though that rather >> than pulling out of the rubber hose, the pipe would simply move the >> rubber hose, which I am sure...
• Re: WTB:SUV-type rubber matts?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 09:26:23 -0800
  I know that the dealer i go to has rubber mats for waterbugs, jetta and the sort. I'lll be there today (for a...
• Re: casting molds of plastic/rubber/fiberglass parts? anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 12:07:14 -0600
  Chris, I'm a mold maker, and have worked with ceramic molds, rubber molds, and fiberglas molds, vacuum formed plastic molds, all constructed for...
• Re: 87 Westy front bumper rubber strip AND MORE
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:57:30 -0400
  > I just lost one of the two front bumper rubber strips These are available new: http://www.busdepot.com/251807221a The new replacements take...
• Re: very cool van
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 07:34:34 -0800
  I despise those rubber bands so much I installed a Subaru engine! ;) On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 2:53 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen...
• Cable lubricators /type motorcycle
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 08:30:44 CST6CDT
  ...It consisted of a cast aluminum body with a thumbscrew that would compress a rubber sealing deely-bob onto the end of a cable...
• Re: Rubber meets the metal
  Historical mailing list - Toby Basiliko
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 18:36:12 -0700
  ...Suspension components I am > talking about here, sway bars, bushings, etc. > wherever rubber meets the metal. > > > - Jeff > Iwanna21/23windowsunroofDeluxe! > '80 Westi '67 Sqbk '64...
• Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 21:01:39 -0600
  ...I took a look at the parts that he removed and the upper ball joints were pretty well, loose as a goose.The rubber...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 May 2011 19:00:24 -0700
  there have been a few things, but the one that I appreciate every day here in mudville, is the full front rubber mat. http...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:48:20 -0700
  ...Since we were NOT discussing the below-mentioned rubber strip, can we >talk about it now? Can the rubber noise reduction strip be installed...
• Rust under/around side window seals...best fix?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 18:41:27 -0700
  ...Sometime ago I repainted my 1990 Carat...but ignored some rust spots just under the rubber seals on the side windows. It has come...
• Re: Body Rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 20:31:50 -0400
  ...I have heard bad things about WCM rubber, too. (Worst Coast Metric) The seals for the doors are WAY too stiff. The seals on...
• Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:33:30 +0000
  ...The rubber boot that fits over the yellow plug on mine are split and cracking. When I did my fuel lines I wrapped in...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:45:23 -0700
  ...It's the only rubber plug back > there. I sure can't see anything like a rubber plug. What o' clock is it when...
• Re: Alternator Repair -
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:47:56 -0500
  ...6203 RS or 6203 2RS (rubber seal) 17mm ID x 40mm OD x 12mm W Front-large: 6303 RS or 6303 2RS (rubber seal...
• gas lines and fires
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 13:53:54 -0600
  After reading several posts regarding the potential for fires resulting from cracking of rubber segments of the high-pressure fuel lines in the engine...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:53:32 -0600
  ...56 am, Larry Alofs wrote: > > > The zip lock bag is good. Rubber parts last longer if you can keep > > oxygen and ozone away from...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:18:47 -0400
  ...AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose >I didn't say it was cheap lol do you know if the Mineral spirits leave a...
• Re: co/propane/propex
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 09:29:35 -0700
  ...And, I'm not using copper tubing, rather the rubber hose commonly used now. Rubber hose is illegal for permanent Propane service under a...
• Re: Smells like Gas
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 95 11:38:25 PDT
  ...I replaced all of my fuel lines, including the fuel filler rubber bellows, in August. Do not smoke and take your time groping around...
• Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:35:52 -0700
  ...The rubber channel that the glass slides in -- above the glass and to the front -- needed to be tugged out first, as well as...
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:32:12 -0800
  ...Same on the rubber gasket. Sounds like you're building what I used to call a Masterpiece of Used Parts. On 11/11/2012...
• Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:07:27 -0500
  ...It's special hose for brake fluid; fuel or other ordinary rubber hose will be attacked. Dimensions are 7.3 mm I.D. 3...
• Re: Rubber Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:57:46 -0500
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone know where I can pickup some round rubber/plastic plugs? �I'm > looking for something that will fill a hold...
• Re: Flue Cap?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 18:41:33 -0400
  ...You should have a rubber lip around the flue vent. Make sure it's tucked into that rubber. If no air gets under it...
• Re: Rubber mats..
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:25:37 -0400
  ...I work for a uniform rental company and we handle MANY rubber floor mats. Our company is very quality conscious and is always pulling...
• Re: WTB:SUV-type rubber matts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 01:00:39 EST
  ...I's about 3/16" thick rubber and very heavy duty. I made patterns & cut it to shape. The rubber was sort of stinky...