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  • Re: EVLN(Matsushita Develops Fuel-Fired EV Heater) (fwd)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 06 Dec 1996 11:53:08
    ...a catalyzer made of ceramic and two types of >stainless metals coated with palladium and platinum. Because the >process is flameless, it does not...
  • Re: just how COLD is IT??? was Re: New to Me vehicles
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Thu, 23 Jan 2003 22:06:14 +0100
    ...It was so fun I even coated the side of my Vanagon to create an ice sculpture out of it. Was about a centimater...
  • Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:43:29 -0800
    ...6:56 pm, Oxroad wrote: > > Hi Folks. > > > > I need the fabric coated rubber hose that runs between the brake cylinder > > reservoir and the CLUTCH...
  • Re: Fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
    Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:27:23 -0600
    ...Then solder a small piece of copper wire across the break. > > The whole resistor then needs to be coated with something to stop > >moisture...
  • Re: hoses vs. pipes
    Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 05:23:21 -0800
    ...If you powder coated the pipes inside and out, you would have sealed the metal from both air and water. You can take 80...
  • POR 15
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Fri, 6 Oct 2000 09:03:04 -0600
    ...Only disclaimer is that UV rays degrade it so any application exposed to sunlight must be top coated with primer and paint. Type2 archives...
  • Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT
    ...Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo' Smoothed ceramic coated exhaust, Turbomax muffler, polished throttle body, K&N, +4's, port matched exhaust...
  • Re: Installing a slider window
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:56:40 -0400
    ...Use a piece of vinyl-coated wire cable (dog tie-out line) as your puller rope. Cotton or polyester clothesline is too weak when...
  • Re: Peel and Seal
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:46:04 -0700
    ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
  • Re: Weird Coolant System Behavior
    Historical mailing list - William Maxian
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 16:01:36 -0500
    ...sender. > I was wondering if the inside of the radiator is coated with goop if this > could be messing up its heat transfer properties...
  • Re: rust and the wonders of naval jelly & keeping a van rust free
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:44:39 -0600
    ...Now I wish I had just taken it off and powder coated it. I may yet do that. That naval jelly is marvelous. It...
  • INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Thu, 29 May 2003 10:54:33 EDT
    ...to cook in my westy are that this griddle is Teflon coated (non-stick) and super easy to clean. It is light and not...
  • Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 18 Nov 2001 12:53:30 -0600
    ...I would not consider changing the heads studs from stock, ceramic-coated heads and pistons or counterweighing the crank. Mr. Lilley has never proven...
  • Still More Friday
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:56:41 -0700
    ...2 calcium carbonate-encapsulated avian albumen-coated protein 9. 473.2 cm3 theobroma cacao 10. 236.6 cm3 de-encapsulated legume meats (sieve size...
  • Re: gun hiding?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 11:48:35 -0800
    ...the only downside is the heat generated by the things...that'll be taken care of soon by the ceramic-coated luggage rack, which...
  • Re: NVC - Camping Tent Problem
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:45:24 -0500
    ...It has a polyurethane coated nylon rain fly that fits over the > top. It stinks as well. > > Has anyone had any experience with this...
  • AC Blower problem
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:02:57 EDT
    ...I then cleaned up the area that the connector screws to with a Dremel tool and then coated this with a very light layer...
  • Tach project wiring tip
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:52:52 -0400
    ...It has three usable wires that are coated well and one is green, the same color as the original tach wire. So, I’m...
  • Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:03:17 -0500
    ...Maybe new ones come pre-coated with thread-locker or something? I just looked at the ones I removed and they look absolutely ordinary...
  • Re: any fix for crack pipes WTB Pipes
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:52:02 -0400
    ...Take them to be ceramic coated or do it yourself by taking off the existing crap black paint that is on there with some...
  • Re: Oxidized pop-top on my '90 Westy Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 20:46:28 -0800
    The poptop on my westy was coated with something when I bought it, and I never could figure out what it was, but a...
  • Re: Westy shower
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:32:17 -0700
    ...I use a home made dowel rod with rubber coated hooks on each end to keep the back door open since the struts can...
  • Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:08:49 -0800
    ...I primed with Tremclad > primer and top coated with spray paint. > > It totally lifted and melted the primer. > > lol ! > > So rather than watch paint...
  • Re: Sticking Calipers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 08:24:23 -0700
    ...I coated the entire piston with a few drops before replacing the piston back in the bore. None on the end faces. I have...
  • 1986 Military Diesel Crew Cab Transporter Pickup
    Historical mailing list - Mel Miller
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:24:45 -0500
    ...The canister is attached to what must be a water related housing - two hoses coming off it - and has a rubber coated knob on...
  • Re: More powerful waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:30:54 -0600
    ...ie new AMC heads or just JB weld and or Ceramic Coated heads > really seem to be the final cure for the head leak...
  • Re: Horn installation
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:44:45 -0700
    ...I cleaned all points at horn mount bracket(s), including mount point to frame, installed horn ground(s) there, then coated that connection with...
  • Re: Volks Cafe (ie Volks Motorsports.com) is awesome!
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:34:00 -0700
    ...I guess I'll toss the rotors in the heap. (nice, shiny, machined, coated with silicone spray, and stored in a plastic bag with...
  • Re: Starter hesitation
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:02:03 -0700
    ...I coated everything with dielectric grease, and cranked that > puppy down. The wire was just snaked through the hole in the bottom of the...
  • quick review - shady boy awning
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:41:05 -0700
    ...The fabric appears to be a fairly light ripstop nylon, coated with (I am guessing) urethane. Has a slightly rubbery feel. Deployment (without down...
  • Re: Fuel/gas tank question
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:30:29 -0600
    ...Was I wrong? To me, bare >> steel rusts, and coated steel is less likely to do so. But what do I know? >> mcneely >> >> ---- ralph...
  • Re: Carbs on '72 Camper
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 20 Nov 1995 16:26:28 -0800 (PST)
    ...VAN is stripped out. > To remedy this I stuck a teflon coated 8mm course thread bolt in the hole. At > least it's not...
  • Suggestion, Re: Checking a Radiator.
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sun, 8 Jul 2001 11:09:35 -0700
    ...As radiators clog or become coated internally with various > materials (including the worst of all, Alumaseal), the coolant is thermally > isolated from the inner...
  • Re: a propane tank idea
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 31 Dec 2001 09:58:18 -0800
    I just replaced my valves on my tank which I had sand blasted and powder coated white. ($75) don't mess with jury rigged...
  • Interesting oil leak - HELP!
    Historical mailing list - WVVW
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:48:17 -0400
    ...The rear hatch and bumper were coated with a mist of oil. When I looked underneath, I saw a couple (5-7) drops on...
  • Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
    Sun, 8 May 2016 11:46:07 -0400
    ...In 2013 I replaced all the gasoline fuel lines with new German rubber gasoline line ( fabric coated ) that was obtained from a local Canadian...
  • Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
    Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
    Tue, 7 Apr 2009 07:26:50 -0700
    ...brakes just for display purposes. >> > >> > All black parts are freshly powder coated and also, total genuine >> > VW/Audi parts! >> > >> > I havn�t shipped one...
  • Re: Cold Start Unsolved: Help
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:30:20 -0500
    ...find in the engine compartment including the engine >ground strap and coated them with dielectric grease before plugging back >together. All to no avail...
  • Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:02:16 -0600
    ...They are usually copper coated, and the end of the hole curves in a bit, so the bolt threads cut into it a little...
  • pics and pricing info on the ShadyBoy Awning
    Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 18:49:05 -0600
    ...The fabrics are made�of high tenacity nylon and are coated with urethane. �Available colors are sky blue, mountain blue, burgundy and metallic silver...
  • Custom Syncro Springs
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Tue, 25 May 1999 13:17:07 -0700
    ...These springs will be top quality, peened, heat set (or something like that) and powder coated. Betts had my syncro springs for a week...
  • Re: por-15
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 6 Oct 2000 05:41:10 EDT
    ...Even when used under the car I've top coated it just to be on the safe side. Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy & Lionel...
  • Re: NVC old 70's Westy value question
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:10:25 -0600
    ...NVC old 70's Westy value question > >> > >> > >> The poptop is coated in green growth.I mean HUGE green growth. > >> > >> > My westy top was green...
  • Re: new vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
    Mon, 31 Aug 1998 07:11:29 EDT
    ...I just had my roof panels (80 vanagon) resprayed with a new coating of gelcoat at the body shop and then coated with a...
  • Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:05:34 -0800
    ...I noticed that there are many materials used, lead, steel, powder > > coated, etc. but haven't any line on how to shop for these...
  • Re: Barr's Leak ... How do I get rid of it ??
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Mar 1999 18:42:41 EST
    ...After examining the hose it was coated internally with the bar's leak and the rubber had gone rotten from the inside, out. It...
  • Re: opinion on California Import Parts 86-90 Gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 23 Aug 2005 08:03:01 -0700
    ...Paint is pretty thin, so I coated it with about 5 coats of rust paint before installing. It also doesn't appear to have...
  • Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:51:19 -0500
    Fred, First of all, if the gasket is properly coated with D-000-40-01 sealant, there will not be anywhere for coolant to...
  • Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 20 Oct 1999 22:27:19 -0700
    ...The massive gush of hot coolant coated the rear tires > >>sending the Vanagon out of control at over 200kph and resulted in a > >>spectacular...
  • Re: trip report and photos--Utah's "dusty" desert
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:20:33 -0700
    ...eyes and you'll get the same effect (without the dust > coated >>> lungs of course)." >> >> Some people aren't impressed that this entire area...
  • Re: Sound Deadening a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 14 Nov 2005 23:52:04 -0700
    ...also added a couple layers to other spots and coated a few areas that weren't before. was surprised in the noise changes. now...
  • Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
    Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
    Thu, 2 Oct 2003 19:35:42 -0400
    ...exhaust >>Has anyone used a ceramic coated or powder coated exhaust system? . . . >> >> >I've just rusted out > > >>mine (lasted 4 years) and am looking...
  • Re: Rotor thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:17:10 -0700
    How about having Stan Wilder ceramic coat them??? We use ceramic rotors on our Midget Race cars and have them re-coated once a...
  • Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:32:04 -0500
    ...The board appears to have been coated after the board was soldered. Does this coating give any difficulties for resoldering the pins. Are there...
  • Re: Bolt Extraction - few successes
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sat, 18 Nov 1995 10:53:53 -0800 (PST)
    ...This is where > very good cobalt/ti coated bits help (a lot). You're not going to get a > second chance at this standard...
  • heads
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 17:51:56 -0700
    ...about a cermics shop on the Oregan border with California that coated the surface which mates with the case... Are you still around? This...
  • Re: 87 GL automatic keeps stalling
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Sun, 1 Jul 2001 18:21:05 -0700
    ...Battery posts/ clamps cleaned and coated with at least a ligh coat of vasolene (if not Stabilant-22) and the starter to battery, Alt...
  • Re: RPM - was How much power can a stock FI make?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Sun, 18 Nov 2001 05:48:33 +0000
    ...performance enhancements such as ratio rockers, lightweight valve train and ceramic-coated heads and pistons, aircraft-grade head bolts and some other anti-leakage...
  • Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 16:55:41 -0500
    ...shi*. > > http://www.por15.com > > I spoke to a guy who coated his axels and underbody parts 3 years ago with > the high-gloss...
  • Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:16:44 -0400
    ...However, it seems to me that > even > if they clear coated the silvered side it would never hold up nearly > as > long as if...