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• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:53:48 -0400
  Most RTV silicones warn against using in the presence of gasoline. Recently at work we had a training seminar from Henkel, (Loctite). Many silicones...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:38:57 -0800
  ...All connections that I was able to, I abraded with #400 silicon carbide paper then put back together with silicone grease. It seemed to...
• Re: tape gum remover?
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:46:29 -0800
  ...For adhesive removal, I've used 3M "General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner," Part number 051135-08984, "For removing adhesive, silicone, wax, grease tar, oil." Tom...
• Re: penatrating oil
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 16:41:15 -0600
  ...it is primarily kerosene and >silicone > >Aero-Kroil from Kano Laboratories is remarkable penetrant.... this and their >other products can be found at www...
• Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500
  ...Once a year I spray them with silicone lubricant to keep them silent. I've been doing this for about 7 years now (I...
• Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:01:11 -0700
  ...Can't see through them! > > Thanks Dennis. �I'll check out the dealer. > > Good to know a dab of silicone is ok. If need...
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 30 May 2014 14:28:44 -1000
  ...I recommend a high quality black silicone sealant such as The Right Stuff ( the ONLY sealant I ever use anymore, for oil pans, cooling...
• Skylight seal...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 14:38:49 -0700
  ...The instructions say to use silicone caulk or equivalent around the outside edge of the seal after you install it, but the seal grips...
• Re: How wipers work / silicon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 30 May 2002 17:36:58 -0700
  A little trick my father taught me was to spray the rubber of the wipers and seals with silicone when cleaning the window. It...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - cruise control - problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:14:52 -0700
  ...any of that on hand, BUT did have tube of ordinary silicone sealer. So > I washed off the surface of the rubber cone of...
• Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:10:29 -0500
  ...Then I started wondering, WD-40 (probably too thin), silicone (maybe not the right choice), lightweight oil (ehh...) or some super secret only sold...
• Re: Rear Speaker upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:47:53 -0400
  ...The brackets were drilled directly into the poptop and sealed with silicone so they didn't leak. The speaker wire ran under the carpet...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:56:16 -0500
  ...Suggest tacking the corners down with silicone, or lashing with a piece of string (Spanish yacht marline if you're feeling fancy), or a...
• Which Mystic JT-?? in front Differential?
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 22:00:14 -0500
  ...There are 4 or 5 different kinds of Silicone Sealant to coat the Output Housing joint with, and again, the local FLAPS didn't...
• Re: o2 sensor question again sorry
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:55:38 -0500
  ...I offer these ECUs to my customers when they purchase a big valve engine Keep in mind that there are silicones that will destroy...
• Re: Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 07:05:22 -0500
  ...Do you remember the >> approximate dimensions of >> the silicone colander? My aluminum one does not fold very flat. >> >> Jerry >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Rob" <becida...
• Re: AT leakage '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 8 Apr 2015 10:41:08 -0700
  ...Generally I have held to the belief that clean straight surfaces and a new gasket should be enough and silicone, etc. should not be...
• Re: Manual trans -- note to self:
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:52:31 -0600
  ...at 3:20 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > In my experience, Hylomar works much better than silicone. It stays pliable > and sticky. > >
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 03:00:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...But as there is no load, except inertia and viscous drag, no problem, except that the silicone fluid gets a low impact workout. JoE...
• RE#: painting door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:33:39 -0500
  ...To reassemble the locks, lubricate with a teflon or silicone based lubricant. Tri-Flow works well. Do not use grease or WD40. Hope this...
• Re: heater control knob
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:28:47 -0800
  Try a little silicone spray at the point where the plastic ends and the metal starts. Point the sprayer to under the plastic part...
• Re: Sum' B*tch - Rear Heater Valve - again2
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:52:58 EDT
  ...why a full surface gasket properly cut, and greased with some silicone sealant or other like plumbers Goop, would not make a perfectly acceptable...
• water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Gordon
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:20:11 +0000
  ...Is it ok to bleed and drive once assembled or do I have to let the silicone cure for the 12-24 hours? Thanks...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:48:45 -0700
  ...If you can seal the EDGE of the rubber gasket to the body with a small bead of silicone you can keep the water...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 16:57:23 +0000
  ...replacements.  Then you need > to decide whether it is worth buying silicone hoses over rubber - a bit > more expensive however considered a bit more...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:16:03 -0600
  > I second that on the silicone rubber Sil-Blades. I'm putting them on > everything I own. I'll third that--from this view...
• Re: Syncro water proofing
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:11:06 +0000
  ...VW also sealed around the bell housing with big gobs of silicone sealer. That's all I've noticed. Harry. > Does anyone know if...
• Re: sealing compound for skylight bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 19:07:18 -0500
  I just applied liberal amounts of clear GE silicone to all the bolts both inside and out and have not had a single leak...
• Re: upper control arm bushing- replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 21 May 2001 17:18:33 +0100
  ...Try dosing the bushings with silicone spray before you go to the trouble of replacing them. Also, remove the upper ball joint & check the...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:23:14 +1300
  ...Up*. Teflon oil-additives* eg Slick 50. Fuel additives. Armor All*. Silicone wiper blades. The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are...
• Re: Hesitation is back...
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 17 May 1999 22:37:00 -0500
  ...The hardest part of this job is removing the cover, as it will be siliconed closed. So, run a utility knife around the edge...
• Re: my vanagon sob story
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:17:14 EST
  ...pitting on the gasket surface is fine..use like "super" grey silicone and it won't leak. it is possible that the first shop...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 10:22:48 -0500
  ...sealant? Is there not a o ring seal? and is it OK to use silicone sealant? Thanks for any help. John 90 vanagon gl.
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:34:15 -0700
  silicon vs silicone and annunciated vs enunciated what a group of grapes we are!!! :-) m --- Frank Grunthaner <FrankGRUN@AOL.COM> wrote: > Alistair, > > Well annunciated...
• Re: '85 with geysering coolant
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:09:45 -0400
  ...In the meantime, I'm giving that new > silicone tape a try; it's supposed to cure together > and solve all manner of ills...
• Re: Fw: Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake fluid, DOT 3 vs. 4
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 20:04:57 -0800
  ...Dot is silicone based is not compatible with > DOT > 3 > > > or 4. > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > Subject: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake fluid, DOT 3 vs. 4 > > > > > > Ok...
• Re: Nashua silicone tape vs Rescue Tape (tm)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:33:59 -0600
  ...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: Bike Carrier and Westfalia Roofs-Que
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:07:49, -0500
  ...Make sure to use SHORT eyebolts (I cut and ground them down so inside can't poke fabric) , and use silicone under washers and...
• Re: Sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 20:58:19 -0600
  Mine has had that problem since about 1986 when I lubricated it with silicone spray. Perhaps a spring broke inside at the same time...
• Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Anderson
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:53:28 -0700
  ...bushings on "Bear", my '87 Westfalia! I managed to get a silicone lubricant/penetrant to quiet the bushings down for the time being- and...
• Re: stereo install
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 08:27:28 -0500
  ...they fit very snugly and securely), and used a heavy-duty silicone compound to seal them in place. Now I have great sound, for...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:11:39 -0230
  ...Do you think that black silicone rubber cement would do to plug an entire hole, as opposed to just filling in a slightly-too...
• Re: Circlip ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:57:47 -0400
  ...see the circlip because it's supposed to be buried in silicone goo to keep stuff from getting in through that hole in the...
• Fw: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 19:52:01 -0600
  ...Home.htm And If I were to seal it better, what should I use? Some 600* F | silicone, or need something better? | | Thanks, | Edward
• Re: Can Someone Please Shed Some Light....
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:26:05 -0700
  ...Again, a dab of silicone grease on the bosses makes the next go round easier. - pallet or kitchen knife helps to pry the metal...
• Re: running fridge on propane while driving - mine goes out
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 13:12:21 -0800
  ...Never blew out, but I'd sealed my vent with silicone sealant beforehand. Steve -- Steve Sullivan Mount Vernon, Washington Calvin, the mischievous 84 Westy...
• Automatic Trany Leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:13:47 -0400
  ...TPO seems to have tried to seal the joint between the final drive and the automatic transmission from the outside with silicone rubber. I...
• Re: got a westy? got drivers side seam rust?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 23:12:59 EST
  ...strongly suggest getting out there with a tube of caulk - any silicone > caulk > >will do - the same kind you caulk the windows on your...
• Coolant Problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:51:37 EDT
  ...Sources at Cummins said the coolant, when used to fill engines at the factory, has been found to affect the silicone gaskets and cause...
• Re: Westy Luggage Rack Pop Top Seal Install Question (Bus Depot)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:45:31 EDT
  ...FWIW that black tube of silicone seal from local parts store can be used to cleanly fill in the gap between the main part...
• Coolant hose clamp size and style
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:02:34 -0500
  ...I was told to gete silicone appropriate worm clamps to supplement the spring clamps that are allowing some coolant drips. So, helpful folks, What...
• RE: Need:instument pod frame
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Aug 1996 21:02:24 -0700
  ...Periodic use of silicone-based conditioners will prolong the life of this stuff. -Mark McCulley >From: Gerald Skerbitz[SMTP:gsker@lenti.med.umn.edu...
• Re: Need plastic/chrome window deco
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 14:38:52 -0800
  ...If not, I guess it is time to pull out a tube od silicone sealant and wait for a dry day (and then remember...
• 75 ail cooled bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 19:28:31 EDT
  ...left roof line where the sunroof leaked( now sealed shut with silicone). interior : pretty rough. items of note: still has original plastic vw spare...
• Another cure hot starts/stumbling '84
  Historical mailing list - Pat Jones
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 21:15:20 -0400
  ...Use clear silicone adhesive sealant to reglue. 2. Added 025 906 302A harness upgrade ($125.00 at Bus Depot) 3. Replaced 0 280 130...
• Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 29 May 2000 01:50:54 -0400
  ...skylight didn't leak, in spite of the duct tape and silicone caulk around the it! Be that as it may, is it typical...
• Stock Refrigerator Fan Available
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 08:30:21 -0500
  ...stuck to the back of the fridge with aluminum silicone caulk. Fridge seems to work fine... stays mighty cold and the fan only purrs...
• Re: transmission, small leak fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 01:27:47 -0700
  ...Turbovans wrote: > >> fwiw, >> the two silicone sealants that I have found that work very well are... >> >> one, black silicone from a Toyota Dealership.. >> the...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2022 13:11:55 +0000
  ...I also found that some of the silicone hoses were thicker than the rubber hoses and were too thick to use a spring clamp...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:01:17 -0700
  ...It is a high heat silicone coating that you apply > to the back of the pads and contact points on the pad holder. -- Neil...