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• Shine aluminum!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 10:13:18 -0700
  The block is ugly, the heads are ugly. It was so nice when new. How could I make them shine like new again? I...
• Re: Body upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 May 2009 22:47:46 +1200
  ...The Frame for the glass is > aluminum, and with the rest of the crappy plastic gone, that aluminum > looks crappy. I sure would like...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 18 May 2009 05:59:12 -0700
  ...Stainless and Aluminum corrode (electrolysis) when used together. Bronze and Aluminum...different rate of corrosion than SS/ Alu... The cooling system of a Vanagon...
• Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:23:31 -0700
  ...As I described previously, I made an small aluminum cover which is air-tight sealed with epoxy glued to the ecu plastic cover. This...
• Re: Changing Rad Fan Switch and Temp II sensor, temp sender this weekend, anything I should know?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:26:45 -0500
  ...Dont put it in too tight as the threads are aluminum. Dont know if this matters with brass threads on aluminum.Be prepared for...
• Re: ONE MAN only out of many
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:59:33 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, I'm not sure how you would pull something like that off for, say, a rubber gasket on an aluminum block... But it...
• Re: dash removal, heater core flush, pedal assembly work
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:31:20 -0800
  ...Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. > Oldest son is an Eagle scout. > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16...
• Re: Cruise Control - Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:33:31 -0700
  ...defunct, Anyone know about the efficacy of this? > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
• Re: Usb outlet and voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:25:21 -0700
  > .....Yup, even more aluminum in the > van. This will wreak havoc on all that copper. Thanks for image and info. Neil. -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:21:47 -0500
  At 11:06 PM 11/8/2009, pdooley wrote: >Turbo guys put a raised lip on their aluminum intercooler pipes with a >fabricated vise...
• Hub Caps
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:13:05 -0700
  ...This vehicle has the aluminum allow wheels with the small cup-like hubcaps that snap on and off and are made of plastic. The...
• Re: which Audi wheels fit Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 13:45:33 EDT
  In a message dated 10/17/98 4:49:55 PM !!!First Boot!!!, TVReporter@STRATOS.NET writes: << Audi 5000 turbo aluminum wheels reeeaaaallll cheap...
• wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 00:06:06 -0400
  ...i should mention that i'm in the market for 15" aluminum rims for my van, w/ or w/out tires. if anyone is...
• Re: where to find the vanagon awning?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 09:03:37 -0800
  ...Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR Anthony Smola wrote: > > I am looking for the vanagon awning that rolls up into an aluminum case on > the...
• Re: Road Salt in Wa State- We need to protest!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 17:41:21 -0500
  >I know there's some kind of "expensive stuff" they put on aircraft runways >because it corrodes aluminum less than salt. There are several...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 22:46:27 +0000
  ...the powdercoated steel is just nicer than the relatively thick aluminum. you get paulchens for nothing on ebay germany, but of course shipping is...
• Aluminum 82' DV Oil Filler Tube - 1 Left!
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 21:53:02 -0700
  ...If anyone is interested in the 82’ style DV tube made from aluminum with mounting hardware + o-rings it’s $300 shipped. I will...
• Re: Galley LED recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 7 May 2016 11:36:41 -0700
  ...I also put one in the aluminum channel > above the rear seat to illuminate the table when it's pulled out. That > made a...
• FW: Engine conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 19:41:51 -0400
  ...When I put one in and tried to spin the engine the head of > the hex > bolt hit the aluminum mounting plate. The flex...
• Re: Double T-fitting for 1.9 cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 20:10:36 EST
  ...brass. >> Seems to me I remember a thread that brass and aluminum, when together in the coolant environment would react in a way that...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:00:42 +0000
  ...Aluminum coolant tanks > > If the plastic ones are still available why would anyone want the weight of an Aluminum coolant tanks at nearly 10x...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 23:24:23 -0500
  ...With one side being steel the and the other aluminum the hole ends up more to the aluminum side than you wanted it to...
• Re: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:13:12 -0600
  Stan, In my aviation mechanic days, we ALWAYS removed plugs from a hot aluminum cylinder head for a compression check, but NEVER re-installed...
• Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 May 2010 18:45:55 -0400
  ...I suspect that misalignment of the aluminum fitting to the body stresses the o-rings and invites leaks. In a classic example of how...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 17:22:00 -0500
  ...Should the washer for drain plug be copper or aluminum instead of nylon? I know VW used to supply copper washer (but different from...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:04:19 -0500
  ...plug? Where can you > buy them? Gowesty had sent out an aluminum washer with their oil change > kit, but they don't sell them...
• need automatic 1.9 coolant bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:59:26 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a spare for an automatic? I don't want to buy a $175 aluminum one from our vendors-if I don...
• 82 vandiesel hard cold start 2
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 14:24:32 EDT
  ...more reliable connection? why would the fuse blow? it seemed very corroded and thin is that aluminum? thanks all Rolf and Hermann, 82 VanDiesel
• Re: VW Recipes...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 21:54:59 -0500
  ...it's about cooking on your car engine. :) you fix up the meal inside aluminum foil and such, then put it on the exhaust...
• Re: WTB: Used Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:30:04 EDT
  ...have seen here in the Northeast has been junk once the mounting strap is removed to expose the corroded through aluminum pump casing. George
• Front heater cores ready next week
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 1 May 2009 08:36:17 -0400
  ...They are made completely out of aluminum and tig welded. I will post pictures on my site when they are done and I can...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:42:35 -0700
  Re "I assume the aluminum I4 engine mounts can be used with the appropriate carriers. (engine supports)" I gather from this you're thinking...
• Re: Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 22:40:57 -0700
  ...It reminded me that I have one of the older aluminum ones and it is now out on the counter, ready to go. On...
• Re: Radiator out/observations...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:27:59 -0700
  ...Here are some observations. > > The radiator that came out is aluminum with plastic tanks. It is largely > identical to the South African unit I...
• Re: Cylinder Heads - can they be welded ??
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 22:12:40 -0400
  ...working on 86 2.1L...diagnosed no continuity >(ground) between the aluminum thermostat/temp sender housing and the head. >Thought I'd just remove...
• Re: A-1 Driveshaft Sale Price
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:12:08 -0800
  ...I would like to see these built out > of Aluminum. This would lighten the load alot. Some gas powered > Ford trucks have Aluminum drive...
• Re: Spitfires and Joe Lucas
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:48:32 -0600
  ...The Triumph that used the 3.5 Liter aluminum V8 was the TR-8. It also was used in the MGB-GTV8. Both were...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 11:04:03 -0400
  ...Depending on model year, the canvas is either held in place with aluminum strips and screws, or staples and aluminum strips and screws. I...
• Re: Jalousie (louvered) windows in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David OBryan
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:14:49 -0500
  ...David O'Bryan <dnd.obryan@GMAIL.COM> > > > Mike, > > > > I bought some scrap aluminum from a place that makes duct work. I think I > > paid...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 16:22:49 -0800
  At 11/8/2008 02:38 PM, Ken Wilford wrote: >Today all modern engines have aluminum components (heads, >block, or both) so all antifreeze...
• Because I don't have enough hobbies - here's another one for you mad scientists
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:00:15 -0700
  ...I just KNOW some of you are going to do this. :-) I can just see the next meet-up, every piece of aluminum will...
• V-6 Buick in Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 14:11:13 EST
  ...I have heard that the engine in question is ALL cast aluminum, and fits quite easily into the Bus. Any thoughts? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Sabourin "If...
• Re: waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:29:31 -0800
  ...Vanagons--both have survived without headgasket problems, I > > run them with aluminum stop leak constantly to ensure no leak gets > bad. > One has 190k...
• Re: painting the fiberglass roof
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sat, 24 May 2003 14:19:31 -0700
  ...Better than aluminum sheet or metallic paint. That's what the guy at the body/paint shop was stressing, white does a better job...
• Re: Painting gearbox casings?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:22:41 -0400
  ...http://stores.ebay.com/rdsrds123 I just got two side sliding windows with black anodized aluminum frames and tinted glass. Neat. havent seen too...
• Re: old propane tanks illegal?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:36:35 -0500
  ...Take the auto stop valve apart and get a new o-ring( search the archives for info on this.).If you have an aluminum...
• Re: Saggy Westy Rear
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 05:02:50 -0700
  ...I actually used some sheet aluminum rather than plastic. I added a peice, about 3/8" thick -- cut it to fit the spring perch...
• Westy canvas attachment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:54:18 -0800
  ...The later top uses aluminum strips similar to the ones that attach the canvas to the body. The top I have doesn't have...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:34:54 -0700
  ...The Type 4 crankcases are supposed to be aluminum, so I suspect that's what the WBX ones would be made out of. FWIW...
• Re: Fridge vent cover
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:32:47 -0400
  <html> <body> Hi <br> A gentleman close to me made a few in aluminum a few years back. He passed away and his son...
• Re: Mystery switch in centre of dash
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:42:20 -0500
  ...Black part is about 3/4 inch in > diameter surrounded by an aluminum bezel with what appears to be a > greenish translucent ring around...
• [NVC] Need advice for removing broken bolt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:23:16 -0700
  ...There is a 1/2'' thick piece of 6062 aluminum with a 632 blind tapped hole in it. A mild steel bolt that was...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 16:25:45 -0600
  ...iPhone > > A couple years ago in the summer I had an aluminum dryer vent running from > the rear blower out the side window (radiator...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 10:39:05 -0800
  ...pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in-x-25-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733 for body panel I combine them with fiber glass...
• Oil Drain Hole?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 07:48:10 EDT
  ...In other words, the threads are not directly in the aluminum. Is this the factory set up, or does that mean that it was...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:43:34 EDT
  ...and how effective the surfactant package is at reducing the level. Aluminum will corrode, as will the copper. Complex reactions, local chemical variations, oxide...
• FS: rear hatch curtain rod
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 10:40:53 EDT
  ...Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA writes: > >I'm looking for the flat aluminum curtain rod for the rear hatch of my > >'89 Westy. Bus depot...
• shifter shaft cover?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:26:04 EST
  Is there a part number for the black plastic tube "trim" that covers the aluminum shifter in the later model manual transmission Vanagons? This...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 11:28:44 -0500
  Those brass auto stop valves come right apart and only need cleaning.Maybe you can soak the aluminum valve w/liquid wrench or sumthin...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:06:42 -0700
  ...must take back my wrong backyard mechanic diagnosis of the GW > aluminum expansion tank. Dropped the van off at the mechanics this morning > and...