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'88 Westy poptop seal
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 13:47:50 -0700
The seals are still soft and pliable, but pulling away in several places. Is the brownish, crumbling debris I see rust or adhesive residue...
fuel line/filler/tank/seal shopping list?
Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
Thu, 1 May 2003 22:14:35 -0500
Hi, Anyone have a "shopping list" for everything I would need to replace all seals, hoses, clamps from the fuel filler on back to...
Little Side windows...
Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:40:09 EDT
...Probably needs new seals and hardware but just thought id ask THanks Melissa '82 Vanagon
Re: shrunken window seals
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:52:31 -0300
An autoglass place may be able to seal it up for you with polyurethane. I had the same problem and I replace the seal...
Re: Air intake
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Wed, 21 May 2008 07:13:32 -0600
Why not manufacture a flange that seals off the snorkel cavity from the engine compartment? Then run the intake through this flange, with the...
trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:19:50 -0500
Does anyone have a better source for VW trans seals then the $38ea price for the diff to trans body seals? I know a...
Re: Fuel leaks/smell
Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:53:01 +0000
...Seals....There is a large rubber seal that goes round the filler neck and several small seals that seal the pipes that go to...
Brake Master Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:30:45 -0400
...this is my situation, on monday i had to make a super panic stop with a load and internally blew the seals in my...
Re: cv joint/boot and idle/ac questions
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:01:16 -0400
...The trans seals and the cv axels both have these circlips.Your trans will not stop leaking without the new seals.When you replace...
Re: Oil Seal Question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:07:51 -0800
On 3/12/10, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > A friend has oil leaks from the seals on her 1.9L. Question is...
1700 cc engine; push-rod tube seal replacement ??
Historical mailing list - Guntram von Kiparsky
Fri, 13 Jun 1997 09:30:10 -0500
Hi friends, I am replacing some leaky push-rod tube seals on my old '72 Westy this weekend. Does anyone have any cool advice...
Re: LP Gas Tank needed - other source than GoWesty?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 07:40:48 -0400
...Can I rely on GoWesty or should I look elsewhere? Aside from needing to find a reliable shop I�ll need new poptop seals...
heater flap seals
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 08:20:30 -0800
I have to replace the seals in my heater box under the dash. I have some instructions I got off of the list. I...
front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Oct 2006 14:16:32 EDT
> The front door edge seals are held in by two screws and one bolt on each > side. You will need to remove the door...
Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:57:38 -0700
...Not all of > the seals > >> were doing this, the large end seals which are made of the same > material > >> were fine and most of...
Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:44:06 -0500
...Make your own > judgement. > > Second, I realize now that when I wrote about gaskets and oil seals, I > thoroughly confused this issue. I became...
Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:00:45 -0400
...Driver/Passenger window seals > > Please note that I will be away from my business travelling from November 16 until April 30, 2016. Parts orders...
Re: Differential seal installation
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:22 -0400
...I >now have four of those seals ordered hoping I get one of them in >there. The most recent advice I have gotten is...
Re: Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:00:09 -0400
...Apparently the seals in the A/C >system are lubricated by the Freon itself. This helps them stay soft and >retain their sealing qualities...
Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:44:37 -0700
when I remove the felt scrapers some of the clips came with the scrapers... I just take a long needle plier and put them...
Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 2 May 2006 18:36:23 -0400
I want to do this, but I have heard that sometimes if this is hooked up incorrectly, seals and stuff can blow,causing oil...
1985 Vanagon - fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:03:49 -0400
...I've replaced seals and my mileage is very high..... Van runs rough but OK....... How to check B4 spending $50-100/injector? Larry...
Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Slloth
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:51:09 -0800
...It comes with clamps, line and seals. van cafe kit <http://volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=2123780261&pct=321078587&ct=897432439>
Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 02:17:09 +0000
...and I'm real careful about the angle they are at on the ends where the seals go., like rotate the tubes before head...
Re: Whining Fuel Pump/gas tank anatomy 82 westy
Historical mailing list - Kw
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:53:36 -0700
...I removed the tank and replaced all my tank seals, gaskets, and expansion tank seals and fuel lines. The expansion tank seals are located...
Oil cover leakage
Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
Fri, 10 Apr 1998 10:22:25 -0700
...The Bentley mannual is worthless about this issue--tells hardly anything about working with the oil pump and mentions nothing about seals. Looks to...
Re: Does gas spill out when you fill your tank?
Historical mailing list - dianne gigler
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 15:48:03 -0500
...neck. > > I investigated the seals on the expansion tanks along with the white check > valves that push into seals. One of the check valves...
Re: FS 1984 Westy Must sell!
Historical mailing list - Matt Utterback
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 16:30:43 -0400
...New seals and hoses for fuel tank. AM/FM Cassette. All camping gear works. (3 way ref. and Stove) Pop top in great shape...
Re: Jumpy Trans
Historical mailing list - clerkin
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:45:08 -0500
So do you think it is OK to let it go, or should it be looked into? Can you replace the seals without tearing...
Re: pulling out dash- what to do when opened?
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Sat, 12 Jul 2003 10:11:41 -0700
...When I had mine out to do the heater box seals, I also found my windshield seal leak. I would also check those heater...
Re: installing new luggage rack seals
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:48:50 -0700
...installing new luggage rack seals > I'm about to install the new seal on my luggage rack, and was just > wondering > if there's...
Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:14:57 -0500
...Vent wing seals? Anybody? > > Y'all just need to bow to Jim's wisdom on this one. It's lead. Period. > End of discussion...
Re: P/S Rack
Historical mailing list - sg
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:13:50 -0800
...i was hoping to do it without ruining those seals, but maybe that is not possible? i went to a junkyard to practice removing...
Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 04:00:01 -0500
...my local Krautwagon guru says he's seen VERY few leaky rear seals on the Waterboxer. He wanted me to check the oil cooler...
Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:08:47 -0800
...Close up of seals shows overall > condition. I do not know if they leaked but likely not. > > Make me a reasonable offer. Pick up...
Re: Brake Cylinder Rebuilding??
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Jan 97 10:23:32 -0800
...It seems like the leaks were like caused by old and stiff rubber seals. The seals in the rebuild kits are much more flexible...
Luggage Rack Seal- Report! (longish)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 May 2000 11:02:03 EDT
Well there was some debate about the luggage rack seals last week and I just thought I would throw in my observations. I bought...
Re: gas tank seal failure
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:54:24 -0700
...Could have been an defective seal (although we have not heard of any problems with these seals). We get our seals from the VW...
Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:56:45 +0000
...Vent wing seals? Anybody? > > > > Pretty sure it is lead as well. > > > > I'm holding one in my hand and it's very soft, when...
Re: Door seal question
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:32:38 -0400
...It goes over top of the other seals, in case that's the one you're asking about, but I'm not sure about...
Re: Pop top issue
Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
Sat, 28 May 2011 17:59:23 -0600
...Huh? Coincidently, recently I replaced my OG poptop seals w/ new BD ones, & noticed how they made my poptop really hard to latch as...
Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:22:10 EST
...that was necessary to remove the originals) These are new tubes, seals and I lubed them. I put a large washer on the end...
Headlights get condensation
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 23 Feb 2019 23:38:32 -0800
...I think, the rubber seals don’t work anymore. Is there a remedy for this ailment? Zoltan
best place to buy "overhaul kit/parts" for my 85 Vanagon (water) 1.9l engine
Historical mailing list - Larry Word
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:14:14 +0000
Lots of miles, gets needs crank, cam bearing, all seals and gaskets, etc. Best place to get parts reasonably priced? Thanks Larry Ga.
Re: window seals on drivers and passenger side doors
Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 16:43:28 EDT
I have the p/n's at work. I will be able to send them along to you all tomorrow AM. Sean B. '90...
Re: Diesel Pump Seals
Historical mailing list - J. Stefanovich
Mon, 10 May 2004 10:57:48 -0600
Where can I send my diesel fuel pump to get resealed in the southern CA. - Las > Vegas area? Call Gus Pfister at Pacific Fuel...
Re: Fuel Pressure/Hot motor/Power Steering grease
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 09:04:35 -0500
...Max At 05:34 PM 6/10/2005, jimt wrote: >Highly recommend an inspection of those seals. Not hard to do. The hard >part...
<need> air intake runners, 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Wed, 06 Aug 1997 00:08:52 -0700
Hi all, Cleaning up the '87 wassers engine area I pulled the air/FI system off for new lines/seals and a coat of...
What to do when your 2nd gear brake band cover is leaking?
Historical mailing list - raul lince
Thu, 16 Jan 2003 05:18:56 +0000
...I have the 2 seals but not sure if its as simple as removing the cirlip on the cover and removing the brake band...
poptop seals... NOTE
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 13:10:02 EST
...COM writes: > , but the > one that goes across the front and seals to the > luggage rack is worse that original (for me - much > worse...
The Interesting Things We Find
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:40:28 -0800
...Still not convinced, I removed the crank pulley, flywheel and their seals. Yep... perfectly clean behind both seals and it was obvious the main...
Re: Alternate A/C refrigerants?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 May 1997 21:44:13 GMT
...They >are also not campatible with Buna-N seals in the compressor (they make a >replacement kit that uses Neoprene seals) and we'd...
Re: De-chromify windows?
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Sun, 18 May 2008 21:04:40 -0700
...I notice that this page says, regarding the > chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them > out, your windows will...
Rear Axle Bearing Installation
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 8 Jan 2002 21:25:18 -0600
I've just about mustered up enough courage to install my rear new wheel bearings and seals. I'm going to just grind off...
Re: Best quality poptop seal?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:51:15 -0400
...I've seen > discussions in the distant past about the different types and quality seals. > Would someone bring me up to date on this...
Where to buy window rubber
Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
Fri, 6 May 1994 01:37:43 -0500 (EST)
Is J C Whitney the cheapest place to get window rubber seals? They were asking $78 for the front one alone! Jesse Reynolds jeslreyn...
Re: Puddles inside the bus
Historical mailing list - Tom Glazener
Fri, 3 Mar 1995 23:41:23 -0800 (PST)
What is the phone or address for West Coast Metric? Seals should be my '71 bus's first priority. Any suggestions for getting a...
Re: 84 automatic trans reseal
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sat, 19 Jan 2002 08:13:28 -0500
...I replaced the seals, and bearings on the pinion shaft. Now the final drive fills up with transmission fluid. Any wisdom youcan shed fromyour...
Re: Installing pop top seals
Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
Mon, 10 May 2004 14:58:23 -0400
Does anyone know if the Westie pop top seal will work on my ASI conversion? Being from the PacNW, it would be great to...
Re: Luggage Rack Seal- Report! (longish)
Historical mailing list - William Maxian
Thu, 11 May 2000 11:54:43 -0400
...I replaced the top seals on my Westy & went nuts fixing the luggage rack "HUM". When I first heard it, I thought I'd...