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• AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:06:06 -0400
  ...Be sure to use AC quality "o" rings and not the ordinary rubber variety. There are also several other "o" rings where connections are...
• Fuel injector electrical terminal rubber grommet replacement
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 12 May 2004 22:14:46 -0300
  Does anyone have any idea how to replace the rubber grommet that seals the fuel injector electrical terminal? I looked in my Bentley and...
• Re: Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 23:32:57 -0600
  ...vanagon windshields dont use any sealant. > > did you pull the chrome moulding out of the groove, or do u have the > solid rubber kind...
• Re: Burnt Van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:10:41 +1200
  >Also, check annually where the rubber fuel lines connect to the hard plastic >lines. Don't over tighten either! Better to delete this connector...
• Re: Vanagon window rubber trim
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 May 1997 02:33:51 EDT
  ...Depending on the "window flange" area and depth this can make the rubber force itself to the body in a more positive way which...
• Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:57:40 -0400
  Hi Volks, While nosing around in the engine compartment today I was a little concerned over the condition of the rubber leads to the...
• '91 Westy-Rubber Hose
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 12:18:19 -0600
  I've looked in the Bentley, seen drawings + pictures of the rubber tubing going from what appears to be the engine "breather" (vertical, plastic...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:57:39 +0000
  Actually I keep a "blow up" rubbermaid in my center console For when I travel "alone" in the HOV lane !!! ;o) JC... -------------- Original message...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control - problem identified
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 19:37:21 -0700
  ...I then sprayed the rubber part of the servo with windex to get > it wet and then blew on the vacuum hose and looked...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 13:40:46 -0500
  ...They make rubber mats (bed liners) for truck beds that would work well for this. souldn't be hard to find. Around me you...
• Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:21:20 -0700
  ...The rubber mount would be located at that point. I want to use at least 1x2" for the arm, hence the request for a...
• Re: Body Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:19:57 -0700 (PDT)
  And Raul Barreras thus wrote: > > I hear different opinions about body rubber. I would like more, if you > don't mind spending a couple...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:30:48 -0500
  ...Not a rubber brake hose. I'm thinking either > I'm losing my mind or my set up is slightly different than most other...
• Re: upper control arm lube
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:42:56 -0800
  ...The rubber inside is actually > somewhat > under pressure, really pressed in. > Silicone paste would be the ideal lubricant, > but I don't think there...
• Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:47:02 -0700
  ...My current KYB's each have the upper nut, a large metal washer below the nut, and a large rubber donut below the washer...
• Re: AFM square rubber washer broken
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 18:54:12 -0400
  ...AFM square rubber washer broken Here I go again! I was changing my existing AFM trying to eliminate my 30 second rough idea. I...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:36:12 -0400
  ...The largest washers that even > came close to the right thickness were neoprene rather than rubber. > Haven't tried the FLAPS yet, though I...
• (TIICO) Another spraying fuel reg.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:22:54 EDT
  ...The stupid rubber cap split on 2 sides. Luckily, I was poking around in the engine bay today. That's when I noticed my...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:40:50 -0700
  ...AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose Not a good idea unless you have a commercial grade water removal system (the kind body shops...
• Rubber Rivets
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:19:29 -0700
  ...http://www.memfast.co.uk/CLI/MEM001/Images/Rubber%20Nuts2.jpg along with adhesive, would help repair a failed Bosal diesel Vanagon mount? (which...
• 87 Westy front bumper rubber strip
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:27:03 -0700
  HI I just lost one of the two front bumper rubber strips No idea if it just came off while driving or some one...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:08:32 -0400
  ...On 4/22/09, Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski <kpcnsk@yahoo.com> wrote: > I'm looking for a source for the rubber washers used between the...
• Re: Fuel Injector System
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:21 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-21 13:04:10 EDT, SyncroHead@aol.com writes: > >Those little rubber rings on the injectors are held...
• Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 23:41:16 -0600
  ...which >was to buy the euro-normal/after 1989 window rubber and replacing them all. >:( <well, dangit ... it SEEEMED like a good idea at...
• FS: '87 bumpers, hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 12:43:58 -0800
  ...2 Front Chrome Bumpers - straight and clean overall w/ a little rust and small dents, no rubber or end caps. $35 each. 1 Rear...
• rubber floor mats?
  Historical mailing list - D. Gentle
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 18:53:50 -0500
  We're approaching "slush" season here in Wisconsin, which on a farm, means mud AND slush! We always use the deeply grooved rubber floor...
• new supply of rubber head vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 19:50:25 -0600
  Several people have inquired about getting the Italian black rubber-headed keys made for their Vanagons. I've been out for about 10 days...
• Re: 14" 15" and 16" oh my!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 May 2001 19:26:20 -0400
  ...How many 15 inchers are out there and what >are you doing for rubber? Oh dear...not very many, I believe. I saw one...
• Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:14:30 -0400
  Here is my experience with stock, rubber hoses. They hold up really well unless they are getting oil on them or they are exposed...
• Re: New water tank outlet
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 7 Aug 2018 19:21:05 -0500
  ...It didn't work > because of the rubber flap in the new design. With the straight, rubber > covered nozzle, which fit nicely into the...
• Re: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:34:00 -0700
  Hi Neil, Seem to recall wondering too if I could tighten up the strap in the rubber pincher assembly. The hardfaced rubber parts didn...
• Re: Speaking of rust... How to seal this?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 15:00:18 -0800
  ...CAL. > would > b best),.This will cause the rubber stripping to expand(considerably) and > may plug up any opening that the old rubber missed...
• Types of fuel line
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Sat, 10 May 2008 12:27:35 -0700
  ...It is rubber with black cloth braid over the outside. This line seems similar to the line that is on my 86, but not...
• Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 16 May 2005 08:54:37 -0600
  ...Help me order rubber and window bits > Thanks, Bob - you're not the only one that has suggested I let Ron at > BD sort...
• Re: Death to step rust!! AKA that problem with the footwells
  Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 13:30:28 EDT
  ...I tore off the rubber mat with the intention of removeing the rust -- primer -- paint -- and reseal the rubber mat. So i did the...
• PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 14 May 2018 12:11:02 -0700
  ...In its pristine state, those legs had a rubber cap over them, keeping the leg from rattling. Are you aware of a replacement solution...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:48:52 -0400
  ...2014 9:52 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Rubber If anyone ever has to do any paintwork to this vehicle you...
• Brake parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 18:43:22 -0600
  ...I need the dust cap that covers the inside of the rubber sleeve around the retaining bolt (there are two per side, but I...
• Re: Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 09:36:55 +0200
  ...You need to go down in tyre profile and there will be a smaller height of rubber that could move around - you get increased...
• Using transmission from van with engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:08:49 -0500
  ...Can I just change the oil and externally accessible rubber seals? If so, does anyone have a list of externally accessible rubber/gaskets I...
• Gas Tank Filler Neck Parts
  Historical mailing list - Wray McDonnell 604-861-7201 Fax 604-861-7490
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 21:46:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1) The rubber piece that connects the tank filler neck to the outside cap area, and 2) the rubber piece of hose that connects...
• Re: 91Gl Fiberglass Bumper Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:46:30 -0500
  ...a rubber piece? On my old '90 MV I thought that > it was all on fiberglass piece that looks like a rubber piece. I...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:56:07 -0600
  Stan, the front tranny mount rubber, is it eccentric? --------------- The round mount is steel, the rubber in the center will get soft and drop...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:08:57 -0700
  ...noise reduction > By the way, the rails the rubbers fit in in are not welded but bolted. And > yes, the door has to be...
• Re: Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:16:56 -0700
  ...And you don't have a simple broken rubber mount of any sort, right ? Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To...
• Re: Disc brakes on pre-'71 buses.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 96 11:42:38 +0100
  ...It has a thick rubber ring between caliper and piston. When force is applied to the piston the rubber ring deforms axially, when the...
• Re: Those little rubber feet on a westy top...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:27:28 -0700
  ...Those little rubber feet on a westy top... That go on the metal supports of the top bar assembly. They rest on the "roof...
• Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:34:21 -0500
  ...a Dry Film Silicone spray for maintaining rubber > parts. > > That's what we use on rubber seals for vacuum operated pistons at > work. Keeps...
• Re: Head Gaskets are Shot
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 07:35:29 -0500 (EST)
  > > Hi, I wonder how critical the dimension between the cylinder seal area > and the rubber gasket seal area is? I have found that dimension...
• Re: another temp senor II question
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:21:19 EST
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• Speaker wire repair and impressions of Vanagon door wiring in gen eral
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 22 May 2000 12:37:58 -0700
  ...Sure enough, the blue speaker wire had been severed by the action of the door. (The break was located inside the rubber boot that...
• Westy Windsheild Leak--
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:25:51 -0500
  ...unifom all the way around the body to rubber line---- Your done, and the window rubber will never again leak, and the silicone will...
• Re: PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 May 2018 12:34:29 -0700
  ...In its >> pristine state, those legs had a rubber cap over them, keeping the leg from >> rattling. >> Are you aware of a replacement solution...
• Re: Shocks - the front rubber cap bushing...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:06:45 -0400
  The part folks are talking about is the rubber doughnut that sits on the very top of the shock assembly between a round metal...
• Re: Leaking gas - 2
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 01:08:14 -0600
  ...The rubber seals on my 80 were gummy/dry rotted/fuel-degraded, but my Vanagon is 18 years old - I also needed a fuel...
• Re: steering boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 09:36:52 -0600
  ...A right angle pick like Sears sells will pull the open ends onto the rack and the rubber biscuit easily. Jim
• Re: vented battery with venting hose
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 15:43:55 -0400
  On Tue, 15 Jul 2003, Mark Dorm wrote: > I got a battery (starting) at wallies - I didn't get any rubber with it.... I...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 20:20:18 -0500
  ...WD 40 being a petroleum product isn't what I would use near rubber/neoprene. Plain old dish washing detergent will do the trick...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 22 May 2007 19:51:36 -0400
  ...It's also possible that the crossover pipe (or it's hard plastic fittings) has cracked or the small rubber vent hoses which connect...
• Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:28:42 -0700
  ...so therer is a rubber and a channel part to it? the rubber just slides out and the channel is a pita to get...