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• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:40:09 -0800
  ...perhaps that is not the case with older Vanagons that have created more corrosion over the years... Nor did I find it necessary to...
• 2.1 head repair?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 06:30:47 -0800
  ...There was some corrosion on the head surface where it comes in contact with the gasket. Other than the leak, it was running great...
• Re: westy - gas/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:23:42 -0700
  ...There is a cable that attaches to the back of the unit look inside there and remove any corrosion (basically scrape a little metal...
• Re: water pump R&R
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:57:56 -0400
  ...Where there is water there will be > corrosion on the advice of my local guru who has 50+ years air cooled > experience. He may...
• RE: Temperature needle low: thermostat or sensor?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 23 Jan 97 20:30:30
  Before I ordered a new sensor, I would pull the old one and check for corrosion. Corrosion around the sensor where it screws into...
• Re: head electrolysis cure?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 23:21:57 -0400
  ...Certainly corrosion is always due to difference in potential, but on most vans, that difference isn't a lot. But another clue struck me...
• Re: bubbles in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 12:25:16 -0600
  ...The inside of the aluminum water pump also looked very good and exhibited no corrosion or even discoloration. There may be two completely different...
• Re: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:40:17 -0600
  ...Mechanics I've talked to said the mud has not been associated with any corrosion related problems. The $64,000 question everyone is posing...
• Re: Directional Signals
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Thu, 11 May 1995 09:46:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...so it cuts down on the corrosion. > > one solution would be to hit the junkyards and see what you could find, or > buy some...
• Re: Removing Rusty Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:36:45 -0400
  ...I've been using stainless bolts on those manifolds for years and still no corrosion or problems removing them. I replaced the head studs...
• re: Flush kit woes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 20:11:40 +0000
  ...longer life=less potential corrosion <?>) stuff out there, I'd rather use it on the Westy if I can.
• Radiator Rodding
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:48:52 -0700
  ...say "why bother" because they rarely need it anyway (due to 'corrosion-free' alum./plastic construction). All of the radiator shops I've talked...
• Re: ECU Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 21:52:26 -0400
  ...Check the ground for corrosion loose connections. Check the plugs for proper gap. Check the CO levels for proper CO adjustment. (You prolly can...
• Re: ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:51:48 +1200
  On a 57 Split I once bent a cross-type lugwrench so that the arm ending in the socket used was twisted almost 360...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:39:35 -0800
  ...perhaps that is not the > case with older Vanagons that have created more corrosion over the years... My 87 loses a volt or so...
• Re: Hypothetical wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 15:58:22 -0400
  ...prior to inserting them into crimp connectors. > This might solve the corrosion problems and I can't think > of any downside. I've never...
• Re: 83 temperature gauge goes berserk
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 11:28:37 -0400
  ...to the resoviour bottle.It may either be disconnected , or have corrosion on the plug/socket.If no wires are to be found, perhaps...
• Re: Painting gearbox casings?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 10:00:12 -0700
  ...would it be a good idea to paint the case to slow down the rate of corrosion? After spending $7000 on getting my Syncro...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 Nov 1995 23:58:19 -0600
  ...Viola, no more corrosion. >Now Mr Vanagon can hear what the sensors are saying and all will be well. Not quite. The Dynamic Oil...
• A little wheel braggin
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 19:27:42 +0200
  ...showed that they seemed pretty beat up on the outer ring. Corrosion, kerb dents etc. http://www.v6bus.de/Bild052.jpg So here we...
• Re: Dielectric Grease
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 17:23:23 +0000
  ...It blocked all corrosion about six feet above salt water and made a perfect connection. I covered it with rubber tape just to keep...
• Re: engine bogging, air flow meters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 14:47:15 PST
  ...with the brown colored ground wires, > and I applied an anti-corrosion paste for electrical wire-nut > connectors. I'd be willing to bet...
• apg for your wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 23:03:20 EST
  ...freeze (forgot the temp) without the usual problems of electrolysis or corrosion. I think Evans is the company who supplied the pump. Maybe one...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 18:11:28 -0800
  ...He > specifically mentioned > the how everything was run by cables that run underneath the > car, and that these are susceptible to corrosion, etc. See...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:58:03 -0500
  ...Souldnt need to go that far though.Maybe a screwdriver as a wedge will work I thought this was sunny,corrosion free, Southern California...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:54:00 -0700
  ...nary a problem with corrosion ever. ..or new corrosion let's say. heck, I have even put in my clever little mixture on a...
• Re: Alternator output and wire size?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:08:11 -0700
  ...Untreated...things that >> move wear out badly eventually ..( moving things kept even half-lubed >> last >> nearly indefenitely on the other hand ) >> and corrosion on...
• Re: S/S coolant pipes - a different vulnerability?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 10:45:09 -0500
  ...S/S coolant pipes - a different vulnerability? Dear Volks, Now that overall galvanic corrosion has been laid to rest, take a look at this...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 00:27:34 -0600
  ...why? cause the anti-corrosion additives > get depleted. gee, just like engine oil and transmission > oil/fluid ... coolant wears out. and when it does...
• Re: Electric Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:25:42 -0800
  ...You're using the word 'corrosion' and 'erosion' interchangeably - they are different things. Corrosion gets to a lot of cooling system parts all right...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:09 -0700
  ...the two are shoved together, and this is > what helps prevent corrosion. A barrier. This is my theory anyway. > Without this coating, you have...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electrolysis
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 19:33:17 EDT
  ...The interconnection between two dissimilar metals will lead to corrosion. The key question is the rate. The electron transfer rate (directly related to the...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:39:17 -0700
  ...Those rust bucket vans from CA though are subject to corrosion in a way not seen so much round heah. So I suggest running...
• Propylene glycol (Sierra)
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Fri, 22 Nov 96 09:33:36 -0600
  ...According to Mazda, available information indicates the following characteristcs regarding prpylene glycol coolants: - They provide less heat transfer. - They may not provide adequate corrosion...
• Re: Head Welded, '80 (long) & Shop Recommendation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 May 1997 22:33:44 +0000
  ...though. > > Leonard has developed some bizzare technique whereby he floats the corrosion out of the pits using the TIG as he welds them up...
• Re: Power Steering Line
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:10:16 -0600
  ...Well, less corrosion prone than steel anyhow. Copper has the unfortunate property that it work hardens. That is to say, the more it is...
• Re: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:05:02 -0400
  ...This isn't an issue with corrosion of yellow metal--I think >the >manufacturers of GL4/GL5 rated oils must have dealt with that...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:57:28 -0500
  ...To get inside of it and clean out the corrosion that hinders >> connection. >> Anyone? >> Zoltan >> >
• lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:29:51 -0500
  ...and a break line went in the front left wheel well. Corrosion beyond belief. Although it's current location makes it almost impossible to...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:32:02 -0600
  ...Removal of corrosion does NOT require aggressive mechanical removal. or sanding terminals Yes. Very fine grit and used abrasive applied. consider that all quality...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Aug 2014 06:30:56 -0500
  ...The concern was addressed practically in that the corrosion is all external to the fitting. Not keeping all the electronegativity values in my head...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 22:10:55 +0000
  ...from evaporating off in a timely manner which might hasten contact >> corrosion? BTDT. (pretty sure anyways) >> >> Neil. >> >>> On 8/30/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• What's your vanagon antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:37:50 -0700
  ...Dex-Cool rust inhibitors are based on a new class of corrosion inhibitors called organic acids. Dex-Cool formulas are usually pink or orange...
• Re: Seem Rust
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:49:13 -0700
  ...instrcutions on the POR-15 Then its time to spray a "Corrosion stopper" spray on the inside of the seams only accessible from the...
• Re: The nature of dielectric grease; was Re: Charging better
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 16:28:51 -0700
  ...auto electrics), it's used to protect the metal conductors from corrosion. When slathered on the actual contact surfaces, metal to metal forces will...
• cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 17:19:48 -0500
  ...At home, I checked the electrical >connections on the overflow tank, one of which had some corrosion on >its contacts and the connector, I...
• Re: Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:14:36 -0700
  ...that certain body areas had to resist corrosion for whatever it was - 15 years or so, In the late 80's I believe. Porsche...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 16:19:58 -0300
  Neil: You park your Van in the Maritimes for a few years and you won’t be surprised - if you drive it in the...
• Positive Cable End
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 1 May 2012 19:03:02 -0700
  My positive cable at at the starter end is showing corrosion and I have hard starting. �I'm thinking trying to cut the last...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:40:02 -0700
  ...in my considered opinion the likelihood of there being > significant internal corrosion in the existing cable -- barring an > opening in the insulation that exposes...
• Re: Monza (sp?) muffler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 23:07:19 -0500
  ...It is a baked-on metallic-ceramic coating that is very resistant to corrosion, heat, and vibration. Wolf
• Ornamental Engine Parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:52:23 -0700
  ...Finally a cost effective solution to help prevent head gasket leaks, broken head studs and corrosion. The problem is a complex one that everyone...
• FW: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:37:15 -0700
  ...Beyond looking at connections for corrosion, which I will do tonight, or replacing the starter altogether do I have any other options? Bus Boys...
• Re: De-Ionized distilled water
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 21:55:11 -0700
  ...I read in the archives that the cooling system needs to have de-ionized water to avoid potential corrosion problems. Robert -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 07:49:31 -0500
  All Aluminum products have some magnesium in it. TO much and it would burn, but not the transaxle. I've done extensive welding on...
• some stuff about coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...Do you know where your corrosion inhibitors are? Some folks take the yawn approach to what goes on between consenting chemicals in the steamy...
• Re: Electric Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:11:40 -0500
  ...Automotive coolants can make things worse as part of the corrosion control package is abrasives. These abrasives are also what wears out the seal...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part II
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:05:05 -0600
  ...Do you know where your corrosion inhibitors are? Some folks take the yawn approach to what goes on between consenting chemicals in the steamy...
• Re: Cause of the white corrosion deposit around a battery?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:45:27 -0500
  And for cleaning off the corrosion I've used just carbonated water aka soda water aka sparkling water etc.. works well in my experiences...
• Re: VW Electrical contact enhancer
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 14:16:58 -0700
  ...I have also used "NO-OX" paste that electricians use when connecting Aluminum wires so that they don't lose contact from corrosion. On...