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  • Re: double thermostats
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 23:13:41 -0700
    ...It'd be cheaper to just get a spray bottle with a long hose and I could manually mist. I've noticed spraying a...
  • Re: Searching for exhaust leaks
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 8 Oct 2010 18:30:47 -0700
    ...but you said ...not using ears, so ....soapy water sprayed around. or hold up a stick of burning incense - the leak can be seen...
  • Re: fwd: Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Aug 94 15:12:31 EDT
    Do the air cooled vanagon engines have these little spray jets too? Also would it be outrageous to put the extra oil cooler for...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 May 2004 13:53:03 EDT
    ...use some grey spraypaint. alot cheaper and the results are the same.
  • Re: Fuel/gas tank question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
    Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:35:48 -0700
    ...then what I like to do is spray paint with Zero Rust Paint.. the absolute best spray paint in a can I have ever...
  • Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:32:08 -0500
    ...I brushed on primer (hi-build type, thinned for a spray gun but it did fine with no activator) and sanded that, and then...
  • Re: What is SA Besto spray
    Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:27:51 -0700
    ...What is SA Besto spray I see that GoWesty sells this!!!! http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3793&category_id=347...
  • Re: Questions & Help [fast idle problem]
    Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 23:13:37 -0400
    ...I sprayed the valve with electrical cleaner first >and then sprayed it with WD 40 for lubrication. > >The idle is now worse than ever...
  • Re: Paint for front grill(e)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001 09:29:48 -0700
    ...and anything you don't want painted 5) use semi-gloss spray paint and go to town. I did mine three years ago and...
  • Re: Preventing Seam Rust
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:29:52 EDT
    ...the best advice is to use a penetrating underbody spray, oil or paraffin based..just like the original stuff. something like "kroil" or the...
  • Re: engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:18:06 -0700
    ...engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my > how about a blown o ring on the oil cooler? > > > -- > No virus found in...
  • Re: Bra-Spray on?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 20 May 2010 17:37:02 -0500
    ...Bra-Spray on? > > Thinking about popping out the windshield and fixing a spot of rust. Was > wondering if anyone has ever used the spray...
  • Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 14 May 2007 17:44:02 -0700
    ...The bottom side and the front one should spray it with bedliner, BEFORE the paint dries, when its still tacky. If the label on...
  • Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 16:23:17 -0500
    ...I spray it with a Hudson sprayer that really saturates good. > > > > Stan Wilder > > www.engineceramics.com > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Matt Sutton" <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET...
  • Re: air cooled still flooding
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 5 Jan 2008 11:43:19 -0800
    ...I took the injectors out to check the spray pattern. I > > did this alone with cardboard underneath, and there were circular > > spray patterns on...
  • Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:32:00 -0700
    ...was a lowly mechanic at a VW shop in > Leucadia, CA. Spray... Spray... Vwooom... Look Ma, no eyebrows. > > Laughed till I cried... Especially since...
  • restoring pop-top liner
    Historical mailing list - patrick anders
    Tue, 3 Oct 2000 08:11:15 CDT
    Greetings, The previous owner managed to do something to make the sickly yellow, ultra-suede, spray on lining inside our 86 westy pop-top...
  • front suspension squeak...how to fix?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:07:35 -0700
    ...Like shooting some silicone spray up around bushings and pivot points?� Or some other penetrating lubricant, maybe motorcycle spray chain lube? Rich San Diego...
  • Pop-top, canvas care?
    Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
    Fri, 08 Aug 1997 12:32:01 -0700
    Should the canvas be sprayed with anything, like water proofer? Or is it just important to pack it away dry and clean. If there...
  • /F Red Green quote
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 17:03:35 -0500
    ...If it don't move and it should, spray it with WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use Duct Tape. -Larry Kent...
  • squeaking
    Historical mailing list - James Vidal
    Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:18:50 -0400
    ...Is there and quick fix for this? I spray silicon in there and it may stop for just alittle while. Its driving me nuts...
  • What thinner to use with POR 15
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:35:15 -0500
    Does anyone know what type of thinner I am suppose to use with POR 15? If I don't need it to spray, what...
  • Tracing Vacuum Leaks/brakes
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 27 Feb 1995 13:44:06 CST6CDT
    ...Some people spray carb cleaner, use propane, or even starting fluid (ether) to spray around while the engine is running to notice an RPM...
  • Injector cleaning results
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:34:15 -0800
    ...This turned out most enlightening, showing that a couple injectors had sketchy spray patterns, and the flow rates were no where near matching up...
  • Re: Best Solvent For Oil Removal From Body Channel?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:21:39 -0400
    ...conversion > (ospho) and for OEM wax spraying. > > The question we face now is which of these substances, sprayed into the > channel, is the most...
  • Re: U.S. Source for Krown Oil or Equiv.?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:09:32 -0400
    ...I found it at We$t Marine. $9(US)/12 oz spray can. John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan -----Original Message...
  • Re: Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:33:09 -0800
    ...I have considered the spray in two part foam insulation. This would undoubtedly insulate better, as it would expand to fill every niche. Fire...
  • Re: Shocking seats!!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:12:45 -0800
    ...I use anti-static spray and have a grounding wire on my main computer. Still I get zapped. I have frequently rebooted my computer...
  • Re: Primer
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 04:03:16 -0400
    ...if you have this much trouble with a spray paint can then i dont wanna see the "after" pics...LOL In a message dated...
  • Re: paint job (touch-ups?)
    Historical mailing list - dan
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 21:05:17 -0500
    ...Once, I bought some touch up spray >paint, that the auto guy "told" me was the match, but when I sprayed it >on...well...
  • Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:47:33 -0800
    ...3 parts of engine oil, one > part of gasoline in a hand pump sprayer... > Wash under the van and spray generously... I never saw...
  • Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 6 Apr 2014 13:14:08 -0500
    ...I painted it it on with a brush, then sprayed it away with a spray bottle of water. I completely covered every surface in...
  • Re: Brown Rear View Mirror
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:27:14 -0400
    ...if your deadset on brown, just spray paint it with some krylon fusion brown spray paint.
  • Re: 1986 westy syncro transmission woes
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 03 Apr 96 07:45:03
    ...Pressure spray all joints (especially at front) and sliding areas on the shifter rods and get the heaviest oil or grease you can on...
  • Re: 85 misses when wet
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 24 Oct 2003 05:41:50 EDT
    ...Today I spray cleaned the engine compartment. Mike, I pressure wash the engine compartment all the time on mine and and my customers vans...
  • Re: What type of paint is original on our Bays??
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:34:11 EST
    ...anyway, the '70's baywindows buses usually were sprayed in single stage enamel, Glasurit.. chris ************************************** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol...
  • Re: High idle
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:35:20 +0000
    ...a bit of lubricant spray will help >
  • Re: Don't let this happen to you!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:27:29 -0400
    At 02:14 PM 6/14/2010, Matthew Snook wrote: >Does the hand strength come as a spray? Yes but it's made in...
  • Re: 85 misses when wet
    Historical mailing list - zaranski
    Fri, 24 Oct 2003 06:22:38 -0500
    ...When it occurs, try spraying WD-40 on the inside of the cap (to displace water). Mark Z
  • Re: Questions about undercarriage oil spraying
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:09:12 -0700
    my preference is www.Krown.com m --- Robert Rountree <syncro87@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > check this out > > http://www.rustcheck.com/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
  • Re: Dipstick Popping Out / Oil Spray on Hatch... solved
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Wed, 6 Aug 2003 00:04:37 -0700
    ...replace with new dipstick and has not popped out since. - oil spray on hatch: turned out to be (drum roll) the filler tube. (thanks...
  • Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:58:54 -0800
    that or WD-40 sprayed on all the door rubber seals, and inside the door locks. That works great - it's 'water displacing' after...
  • Re: windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Mon, 14 Jan 2002 23:05:05 -0800
    ...connected pump while attached to container to >external 12 volt battery - sprayed about 10 feet > >6. reconnect plug, hose, etc. no spray. not even...
  • Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Mon, 7 Apr 2014 09:39:36 -0500
    Resolve carpet cleaner in a spray bottle. Toothbrush. Microfiber cloths. Bucket of water. Spray a workable area (1 sq ft does nicely) with Resolve...
  • Re: pop top work
    Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
    Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:47:23 -0400
    You intend to spray foam on the underside of the poptop? I just sprayed the garage. 1800 sq ft of that stuff. It'll...
  • Re: Restoring
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:10:45 -0400
    ...I looked at the "chrome" for about 2 seconds while considering whether to mask it and then said "nah" and spray-painted the whole...
  • Re: Paint codes
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:03:13 -0700
    Hi Michael, I just ordered a couple of spray cans for some light touch up work from http://www.oempaints.com try them and...
  • Re: noob already in trouble
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:21:22 -0500
    ...sprayed every single connector I could find on in the >engine compartment...sprayed the plug wires...the top of the O2 >sensor.....sprayed the...
  • Re: Go Westy sale item question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:31:29 -0500
    Hi Stuart and all, I moved a pin in the opening this past summer and tried to adjust the spray. Also had others try...
  • Re: Squeeky shifter and squeeky front suspension
    Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
    Fri, 19 Oct 2001 18:26:30 -0800
    ...Spray some silicone spray onto the tube at where it rubs. I use the little red straw that comes on WD40 on the silicone...
  • Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?, and a solution to overspray on your dash?
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:43:12 -0800
    ...way too visible.., [the bushing spray.., was and is much better looking.., but not perfect.., was going to spray several applications and let it...
  • Re: Sacrificial anode
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 1995 10:51:18 -0500
    ...But driving around the northeast in wintertime is kind of like driving through salt water, right? On the zinc front, why not just spray...
  • Wiper Fluid Nozzle Access/Removal
    Historical mailing list - pspragge
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:04:34 -0700
    ...The drivers' side is sending out a good spray, but nothing out of the other side. The hose may have come loose and the...
  • Re: fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 19:20:10 -0800
    ...had hot oil spraying all over. Not fun. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, January...
  • Re: Looking For A Westy Interior
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:33:02 EST
    ...GMAIL.COM writes: > Chris, thanks but it's too early in my search to give up on the > gray............... > Miguel > > > > theres always spray paint... :)
  • Re: Wipers & spraying
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 22:12:42 -0600
    Sure--this is easy---put the wiper's on low---so you can control how many times it wipes--when your satisfied, turn them...
  • Re: noob already in trouble
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:09:58 -0500
    ...sprayed every single connector I could find on in the engine compartment...sprayed the plug wires...the top of the O2 sensor.....sprayed the...
  • Re: Body Paint materials
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:10:56 -0500
    I think you have to cut the paint with a reducer when using the preval the same way you would with a regular sprayer...
  • Zodi showers
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Thu, 11 Dec 1997 13:02:03 -0500
    ...The type I bought was a stainless-steel, jazzed-up version of a garden sprayer. The top is removed, the tank placed on the...
  • Re: lube speedo cable?
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:00:55 -0700
    ...turn LF wheel with with foot while running /spraying lube into the speedo cable from the top. I use good spray lubes like ..Deep...