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• Re: Rust around windows - advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 08:00:04 -0500
  ...When you re-install the window rubber moulding, apply a bead off black silicone inside the moulding channel. It will keep the H2O from...
• Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 08:44:17 -0500
  ...The original main gasket is silicone rubber, and I think any others are too, can't remember for sure. d -- David Beierl - Providence RI...
• Re: Fixing pop-top seal
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 10:13:09 -0400
  ...From there I could > seal up the edge with black silicone? > > That should keep the seal attached and the water out - I hope. Any...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:07:49 -0800
  ...Order a seal, pick up a can of silicone spray and some 1/4" cotton rope and replace it (with an assistant, of course...
• Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:25:47 -0500
  ...I think I read here where someone uses a little black silicone on the o-ring. I curious about the pros and cons of...
• Re: Where to find rubber AFM gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 19:17:54 -0700
  perfect place to use a high quality silicone sealant. just a tiny bead of it. I have a few if you must have the...
• Re: Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 17:52:58 -0400
  ...It leaves behind a film of silicone so should not be used on optics, tape heads and such. But it's very good for...
• Re: Chrome Window Strips (again)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:38:26 -0500
  ...Clean the grove and fill the grove with black silicone or just leave the grove empty. The decorative chrome does nothing for sealing or...
• creaking coming from under pass seat area
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Wed, 14 May 2003 15:02:39 -0400
  ...can be remedied for a while by lubricating with grease or silicone spray? What level of difficulty would this job be (in terms of...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:01:54 -0400
  ...o-ring cooling crossover tube > If an o-ring is part of any union it always gets replaced without > question. > > You can try silicone...
• Re: Oh No, not another tire thread!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:41:14 -0400
  ...No silicone. Great for tires (but don't use any protectant on the tread). http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display...
• Exhaust wrpap was Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 10:25:22 -0800
  ...I will put the exhaust wrap and silicone spray up on ebay sometime soon and hope someone into racing will buy it. If anyone...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:30:35 -0500
  ...No silicone gasket seal. That makes for a difficult replacement in 50,000 miles. Thanks, John On Sep 28, 2015 16:17, "Stuart MacMillan...
• Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:36:06 -0400
  ...now use high-temp silicone on both sides of the exhaust > gaskets (don't know the specs of the silicone, but it seems to...
• Retracted endorsement: HF mending tape is now junk
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 16 May 2012 19:26:32 -0500
  Just yesterday I wrote a glowing report of Harbor Freight's silicone bonding tape. I have used the brand they sold for years now...
• Re: Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:59:49 -0500
  One might wonder what harmful/deathly toxin(s) might be used in making the plethora of 'silicone' kitchen gadgets (made in China?) now on...
• wind noise in vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 May 94 16:06 PDT
  ...I then fitted PVC threaded couplers into the holes and sealed with silicone. Coupler plugs allow the closure of the vents during cooler times...
• aux heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jul 94 10:10:05 -0400
  ...high temp red silicone sealing the heat exchanger case to the pipes), will do a lot. Enough for C-c-c-canada? I don...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 May 2016 12:27:38 -0500
  ...John On May 1, 2016 12:23, "John Lauterbach" <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com> wrote: > Hello John > > Where does one get the "new formed silicone...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 25 May 2011 23:20:18 -0400
  ...Gas Vapors > > > > I can't speak as to the Black Silicone looking thing he used on the seals. > But I do believe it said...
• Re: Anti-freeze & phosphates
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 07:02:05 -0400
  ...The teenage Goober behind the counter hasn't been much help. >> All of the "Long Lofe" antifreezes are phosphate and silicone free. Prestone, Zerex...
• Re: Switching Westy Interiors from a 85 to a 84
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 May 2007 20:47:26 EDT
  ...i thought a spice rack was what the spice girls called their silicone chests.. :<) chris just trying to "spice" things up in here alittle...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 May 2010 22:06:35 -0400
  At 09:55 PM 5/2/2010, Don Hanson wrote: > Some time back someone posted about 'rescue tape' or 'silicone tape' or >'mir-a...
• Re: 88 Vanagon air flow meter question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 10:29:23 -0700
  ...After I > repositioned the wiper arm, I just reglued it with silicone. If I remember right, it's not so much that it's...
• Re: Diesel to Air tranny change?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:18:19 -0800
  ...A new gasket (or some silicone if things are corroded) and pay attention to the condition of the end of the input shaft. If...
• head leaks- any stopgap measures?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Brase
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:23:48 -0500
  ...the corrosion off the leaking area and sealing up with RTV silicone gasket cement or something similar? P-mail me please! Al Brase Vanagon...
• Re: Exhaust wrap on eBay
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:59:53 -0700
  ...The silicone spray is >used to seal the wrap and make a moisture barrier in case you run over a >puddle when raining. And...
• Re: Life expectancy of valve cover gaskets?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 29 May 2005 10:13:52 EDT
  ...I've seen somewhere that silicone valve cover gaskets are available; those might be as good as it gets, but at a price. George
• Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:32:19 -0500
  ...The cost? $18.00 each--plus the 8 aircraft screw clamps, and the silicone hose-- The total for everything was $50.00--OTD. Now...
• Re: Waterproof window sealant?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 14:38:09 -0500
  ...While the structural integrity of a vehicle filled with liquid silicone is debateable, it is far more likely to bounce when in an accident...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:37:19 -0500
  ...Guess I'll see how it works under pressure (but not heat or oils). ---- Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Silicone tape, you can get...
• Re: throttle body fun
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 10 May 2010 01:25:46 -0400
  ...10, at 9:18 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: Regarding O-rings. Silicone will withstand greater temperature range but buna has better abrasion resistance - it...
• Re: Need help with rust- window frame
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 13:01:20 EDT
  ...if SMALL pinholes, bondo is ok (paint ~usually~ wont stick to silicone, tho i have done it with ok results) larger holes require new...
• Re: BLACK SMOKE
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 21:13:57 -0400
  John; Are you using any silicone products in it's vacinity? That will destroy the O2 sensor. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis...
• Re: VW porn
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 02:55:30 -0500
  ...but i think silicone is best used as >windshield sealant... :<) > >chris [text/html]
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 May 2014 19:13:47 -0700
  ...A simple dab of silicone would have totally prevented this....and that 'composite' building material that is supposed to be 'impervious' to weather? Ha...
• Re: did I do that-Silicone
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:15:54 -0600
  ...did i do that I have used silicone gasket for a soft loctite on a few bolts that were inserted into aluminum/magnesium/alloys...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:28:19 -0800
  ...The suggestion of a silicone sealant in between the glass and seal seems like it would be reasonable and not cause too much more...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:25:48 -0700
  ...Silicone rubber's not really rubber, is it? What's a solvent for cured RTV silicone sealer? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia...
• BD popseal: where I yam what I yam: coolant sensor crack
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 02:35:46 EDT
  ...I added a thin bead of silicone sealant on the rear corners where the gap between the seal and the roof was wider than...
• Re: Installing new manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:12:09 -0800
  ...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: Why VW's + T&A?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:10:33 -0800 (PST)
  ...Tina New, the perpetual bikini contest winner and Silicone Wonder Child, had a bit part on Married With Childred last night. She got to...
• is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 12:31:02 +0000
  ...My question is should I go ahead a have the job done for 800.00 using the silicone method on the heads or should...
• Re: pop up bed weight limit? - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:20:17 -0600
  ...more than a mouthful is a waste > > Mike > > At 04:59 PM 3/28/2003 -0600, Stan Wilder wrote: > >Silicone is fairly light weight...
• Re: Skylight replacing: "fiber gum or suitable caulking"?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 13 May 2005 18:44:23 -0600
  ...compound" Dear Rocket Man..........owner, Eclectic Banana ;>) I used black caulking, silicone, of the slightly "adhesive" variety. Working marvelously. Was in the San Rafael...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:33:11 -0800
  ...The trick to getting these windows in easily is liberal use of silicone spray lube (and the rope, of course). With water coming in...
• Nashua silicone tape vs Rescue Tape (tm)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:19:47 -0500
  ...finally managed to get hold of a roll of the Nashua silicone sealing tape from Home Depot. Ten foot roll costs $6.77, color...
• Re: Thaks, T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:50:58 -0700
  ...I will try an other attempt with a warm rubber and use silicone spray. The car is already painted new. So, thanks again to...
• silicone tape, Cheap Tools
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 19:02:15 -0500
  I I told you guys that the Rescue Tape I ordered from Amazon was shipped from "Cheap Tools," and it was. A neighbor asked...
• Re: Brake bleeder
  Historical mailing list - James L. McGill
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 11:08:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...wabbott} --------| wabbott} Brake | --.___________ wabbott} ##=#> __________ \ <-- silicone rubber tubing wabbott} |^ --' \ \ wabbott} |bleeder | \ Bleeder wabbott} -------|nipple || || tube | | Vent tube wabbott} || || | | wabbott} | | | | solder wabbott} hole C | | hole R...
• Re: Replacing the Temperature Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 00:15:59 -0700
  ...sealant, no; O ring replacement, absolutely - applying a film of heavy silicone grease to the O ring enables it to seat smoothly & quickly. >Alain...
• Re: Side sliding window dressing?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 22:44:37 -0400
  ...And what should one lubricate this track and the "fluff" with, silicone spray? Actually I don't think you would lubricate this stuff...I...
• Re: Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 08:56:29 -0700
  RE: X-Treme Tape That's where I got mine also. BTW, for those not familiar with Duluth Trading, check out their site. I...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:50:26 -0700
  ...say > painting them with clear nail polish, or a blob of silicone caulk. If you > block the ability of O2 to get to them...
• How you will blow your motor using Bar's leaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:23:40 -0800
  ...The flange where it bolts up to the head was melted and sealed with silicone. I knew from this that the driver's side...
• Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:06:33 +0000
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• transmission (automatic) pan seal leak problem
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 16:37:55 +0000
  ...So I put I little silicone on it and it seemed to stay put cranked up the bolts and it still leaked ! I took...
• Re: Front Heater Core Retrofit (Save money!)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:05:11 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever pulled off the endcap of the heater core and then resealed it with silicone or epoxy and then pressed all the...
• 1982 air cooled vanagon intake gasket
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 10:19:18 -0700
  ...to ensure a tight seal? I hesitate to use high temp silicone sealant because any that pushes out when I torque the manifold down...
• Re: Coolant hose tape
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:28:04 -0700
  ...Hurley" < ahurley@VIEWIT.COM> wrote, > > I checked with two local stores and they gave me blank look on silicone > tape. Where did you find...