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• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 18 May 2008 18:48:29 -0500
  ...bar none is called PB Blaster. >Penetrating catalyst, >Nothing else even comes close. >It is twice as good as Gunk's liquid wrench say. > > >
• acetone
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:27:45 -0700
  An organic solvent is a liquid which is based upon carbon-containing compounds, in contrast to an aqueous solvent, which is a liquid based...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:31:25 -0400
  ...to let me know that there was a large > puddle of liquid under my precious Westy. When I asked her > under what part of...
• Re: cash for clunkers youtube videos of vanagons getting destroyed...sick..
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 3 Jan 2010 14:09:54 EST
  ...they kill a passenger van, and a syncro the idiots dont even know where the oil fill tube is to add the liquid glass...
• Re: fiberglass polymer/wax removal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 96 01:11 CST
  >Anyone know something non-abrasive that melts >nasty polymer/wax from the uneven surface without hurting the paint? I've >twice used a liquid...
• Re: pota=pottie chemicals
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 20:31:55 EDT
  ...When you empty the commode, only liquid. Still no smells, or unpleasantry. Nuff-said. gmbulley cary, nc
• Re: crank crank THUD continues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:07:27 -0500
  ...words, and then the possibility of >being correct...can anyone say liquid lock?? Ouch! I missed the significance of THUD completely -- thought it was...
• Re: removing Tar from carpet
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 16:09:20 -0400
  ...I just happen to >have a large supply of liquid nitrogen at my disposal- so i used it. It >worked OK. The big globs...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 00:05:13 -0700
  ...Dielectric grease | |got a dollar store nearby ? IDK the exact measure of the |container - liquid ounce or weight ounce. stocked in the baby |care...
• Re: Intake Questions on a '74
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 20:59:49 -0500
  ...not the liquid that burns. Be Careful! Dennis.
• Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 18:11:50 -0400
  ...I applied liquid dish soap to the slot in the rubber trim as a lubricant and then tried to insert the new plastic window...
• 87 rebuild update!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:38:06 -0500
  ...What about the plunger? Should that be changed too? Also...Can I use ANY pressure gauge rated for liquids? I have several water gauges...
• Haunted Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 10:08:43 -0400
  ...Yesterday as I was filling up my trusty steed with liquid dinosaur, I reset my trip meter as I do each and every time...
• Re: Wire harness hardening
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:31:53 -0500
  ...Is this possible in this case too? Or is there some kind of liquid to soak it in or a spray that would help...
• Re: how much propane in the tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 11:06:43 EDT
  ...them to open the safety valve a bit and watch for liquid. This probably jives with experience of others but I thought I would...
• Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 07:18:14 -0700
  ...After the driveline repair, I used liquid wrench thru the spark plug holes, started it, and drove it for about 6 months. Ran fine...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:51:49 +0000
  ...Do we have a procedure for the "typical" Vanagon owner to change just the liquid content on the Vanagon cooling system? For example fasteners...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 15 May 2005 16:39:15 -0700
  ...opened the overfill/check valve, >liquid propane imed. came out. > >Does that mean it was/is already full? Or did I/we do something...
• Re: Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 22:16:16 -0800
  ...The stuff stinks like model cement, but it's like liquid chewing gum: once it cures, ain't nuthin' getting in. Since Vanagons aren...
• RapidFix was Re: Wonky temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 May 2015 00:06:47 -0400
  ...Welding powder is a noticeably heavy white powder that seems to flow almost like a liquid in the unopened bottle (a 25 ml plastic...
• Re: Zymol Wax....your van will love it! (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 23:14:14 -0500
  ...BTW, you can >buy a liquid Zymol wax at Canadian Tire, etc for about $24 CDN. This >has less than 8% carnuba content, and...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:53:29 -0600
  ...net> wrote: > Perhaps you did the manometer measurement incorrectly? As one liquid > level goes up the other level goes down and you measure the...
• ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Medina
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 13:57:36 -0700
  ...I have an 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg, liquid cooled etc, etc. I installed a stereo and amp 6 months ago without any problems. Recently, it...
• Re: it will actually freeze
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:38:37 -0400
  ...mixture ratio at the point where the ethylene glycol will not have the proper flow characteristics that it has in it's liquid form.
• Re: LP tank valve? problems...
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 09:31:36 -0700
  ...Gas or liquid should come out. Wear a heavy glove and eye protection -- it may get very cold. My guess is that your tank...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:16:45 +0000
  ...behinid Tom down that Racetrack road when I saw dark elongated liquid spots in the lighter dirt on the road and initially said that...
• Re: Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 12:06:36 -0500
  ...In order to get that much energy out of a >liquid you have to be able put it in to the liquid first. How...
• Re: Fridge Blues
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 8 May 2000 08:49:33 -0700
  ...I still > have the unit out, so I flip it over again, sideways, > back ways, front ways, liquid is sloshing all around > in the...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:48:49 -0400
  ...the fill valve open or is it the pressure of pumping liquid propane that opens it? 2.) Then basically the same question about this...
• Re: testing Westy prop tank w/o propane?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:48:21 -0400
  ...If there is any liquid in there adding compressed air cam make the mixture inside flammable. It is very rare for the tank itself...
• Re: propane terms -- getting it right
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 20:31:03 -0400
  ...I'll just mix some liquid dish detergent with some >water at a random ratio and slop it all over the suspect Quarter teaspoon...
• Re: save this '89 westy!!!! $4500 Re: Another C4C vanagon, this time at a VW dealer
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:59:32 -0400
  ...have until monday, and then the motor will be siezed with liquid > silicate... > > SOMEONE BUY THIS!!!! > RUSSELVW.COM > THEIR NUMBER IS > 410-744-2300...
• Re: Hall sffect sender/ engine in '90 Vanagon cutting out
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 07:15:18 -0400
  ...One could also > try that liquid electrical tape stuff that is now sold - it's > easier and more convient then either of the above...
• Re: Coolant and air bubbles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:10:53 -0400
  ...Since I don't have an assistant, able or not, I >tried it and was able to put quite a bit of liquid in...
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 16:10:35 -0500
  ...The reference to "solid coolant" means no air, just liquid. Jim On Jan 3, 2008 2:14 PM, James Henry <jch@jchgis.com> wrote...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:11:32 -0400
  ...And what kind of liquid to use to free the deposits >>> up. >>> I can hook up a separate pump with two different hoses to...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 11:47:54 -0700
  ...That is a two stage regulator > and it is now required for indoor cooking-heating appliances to ensure that > liquid propane never makes it...
• Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:04:02 -0400
  I've never owned a "Coleman" stove or lantern that used liquid fuel as I never felt comfortable with a gallon of liquid fuel...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 17:52:38 -0500
  ...Be sure to have a 2 stage regulator so an overfill does not cause liquid to get to the fridge or stove. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Spray Foam Alternative?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 15:00:33 -0400
  ...PRODUCT > >TEMP-COAT >Liquid Ceramic Insulation Coating. > >II. AVAILABILITY > >Marketing Office: >Capitran Inc. >21907 - 64th Ave. W., Suite 100 >Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 >FAX...
• Replacing 86 Vanagon water pump
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 17:55:14 -0800
  ...Finally, long extensions on allen head wrench (from bottom of engine) plus lots of Liquid Wrench did the trick. It is a hard job...
• Re: Frozen axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 16:18:48 -0800
  ...is > actually on an old Superbug) > > I've drentched then in liquid wrentch to no help. Tried an impact wrentch. > > If I heat the...
• Re: Getting rid of tailgaters/ f
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 09:44:04 -0500
  ...Anyone found a way to mount a >spare washer fluid tank that contains ink or >perhaps a putrid smelling liquid? Should you use >an...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:40:25 -0500
  ...But seeing as how we are talking about a liquid cooled engine, the cooling factor shouldn't be as critical. All engines have a...
• Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 20:24:38 -0400
  ...Tried liquid wrench and heat to no avail. Anyone have this problem or ideas? Thanks, Jim W.
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:13:03 -0500
  ...next to the coil, with nothing actually > stopping > air (and its liquid contents) from coming right in. On the road, > any water > that gets...
• Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:13:44 -0500
  ...And what kind of liquid to use to free the deposits up. I can hook up a separate pump with two different hoses to...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 14:18:13 -0700
  ...If the "air" is indeed steam, then wouldn't it return to liquid form once the system cools? On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:01 -0500
  ...WAIT, i forgot, > take some of the liquid paper that you were sniffing and mark the two > pieces that come together before you move...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:51:15 -0800
  ...It is literally, and clearly, an air cooled design 're-done' to have liquid cooling. The basic design philosophy ....the barrels, the metal rings...
• Re: Help: radiator leak - tonight
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 12 May 2009 22:54:56 -0700
  ...Not sure when started, > but when checking in the desk person said "did you know you have green > liquid dripping from the front end...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 20:40:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...If so which type? I've seen metallic aluminum > (dry) types, liquid types, etc. Since the type of anti-freeze you use is so...
• Re: Kroil/penatrating oil
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 10:16:42 -0500
  ...I got a small can of the liquid Kroil as a sample once. Shortly thereafter I was working on a particularly stubborn bolt on...
• Re: replacing ball joints, DIY?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 09:03:34 -0400
  ...out 2 weeks ago, the lowers require a press and some liquid courage. Getting the old one out was pretty easy, pressing in the...
• Re: in dash MP3 player??
  Historical mailing list - Jasi Brar
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:57:15 -0500
  ...The soulplayer will scroll the title of the track being played on a liquid crystal display. When burning the tracks to the cd you...
• Re: Skylight Bug Screen Installation Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 11:33:40 -0500
  ...I was thinking Liquid Nails > might hold > that Velcro, however not sure where the screen fits, either between > the > plastic flange that holds the...
• Re: Patching driver's seat cover
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:26:02 -0700
  ...Any > ideas? > > John Liquid vinyl available at your FLAPS is one place. Iron on patches works too but you have to remove the cover...
• Re: Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:31:16 -0700
  ...The stuff stinks like model glue and sticks like liquid chewing gum, but once it cures, ain't nuthin' getting through. -- John Bange '90...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 08:46:33 -0500
  ...We then installed some liquid filled mounts from a Jetta onto the bottom of the alloy engine mounts. Then install your "L shaped brackets...
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:36:28 -0500
  ...As to the warts, in the Navy we used to use liquid nitrogen which comes in around -190C if I recall correctly. I suspect...