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Re: Dripping '86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Nov 1995 21:13:52 -0400
...aluminium contracts, allowing the old hard rubber gasket to get a good rinse off. Change the head gasket, buy a proper $100 kit, use...
Re: Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 23:18:22 -0500
Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!Peter, You will need to obtain a rubber gasket. Also, do not tighten too tight. Tight is not necessary...
Re: From Jay Leno's Garage
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 22:00:10 -0400
...And without asking the company I couldn't promise it would be compatible with the rubber components. But it's food grade! May cost...
Re: 83 westy overheating
Historical mailing list
Fri, 25 Nov 94 11:06:05 +0100
...83=B4 Vanagon with a leaking rubber head gasket some months ago
Re: ONE MAN only out of many
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:57:28 -0800
...the rubber/metal > interface. > > > > Unfortunately, I'm not sure how you would pull something like that off > > for, > > say, a rubber gasket on an...
Re: Any recommended sealant for o-rings?
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 18 Aug 2001 13:49:56 -0400
...There is a rubber o-ring gasket between the TH and the engine block that I will replace when I reinstall it. Should I...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:28:45 -0700
...and the outer rubber 'joke' gaskets on a waterboxer - they get so mushy or pinched, or corroded, not much could help them short of...
Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:47:18 -0700
...in there ok? As aside,� I only caulked between the the rubber gasket and the van wall. Is the drain line plug in place...
Re: new windshield from Safelite Autoglass
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Sun, 17 May 2009 11:10:41 -0700
...The only bad thing was that I just found > out the rubber gasket they put on has shrunk! > > I had been noticing a small...
Re: new windshield from Safelite Autoglass
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 17 May 2009 13:12:11 -0400
...The only bad thing was that I just found out the rubber gasket they put on has shrunk! I had been noticing a small...
Can anyone recommend a good book on painting and bodywork? (Was: Repainting my syncro another color)
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:35:29 -0400
...get some 12-gauge wire > (like 3 or 4mm in diameter) and run it around the window, UNDER the > rubber gasket ...between the gasket...
Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter-coolant sealer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:40:19 -0500
...re waterboxer head gaskets and leak-reducing additives : it depends on what failure mode one is thinking of .. on the common 'leaking outer rubber...
Anyone repaired plastic coolant tubes??
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:03:32 -0700
...One end had completely corroded off.The end was still in the rubber hose. The owner had fixed this by screwing down tighter on...
Re: Details of Used 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, Redwood City, CA - Yahoo! Autos
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:58:34 -0500
...Even with low miles a lot parts, especially rubbers seals, gaskets, FUEL LINES, bushings, etc. will need refreshing. And even new, they were not...
Ca gas cans...
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 18 Feb 2003 15:22:27 -0800
...The rubber gasket that came with tore in half while using it - Ace Hardware had a piece that fit (slip joint washer 1 1...
Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:43:15 -0700
...place > > using the 3 existing screws seal well enough against original rubber > > gasket? Just caulk as needed. > > > > Neil. > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy...
Re: Pop Top Rattle Solved---
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 9 May 2002 08:31:49 -0700
...adding some 1/4' rubber adhesive backed gasket type > material, but this solution would be short lived, as the rubber would > eventually squish down...
Re: 85 water pump
Historical mailing list - C B
Wed, 23 May 2007 17:24:32 -0700
...parts? The UTI to engine rubber hose is perishing, and I also need the little diamond-shaped gasket for the coolant pipe. Also... is...
Re: What is the scientific explanation?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:48:59 -0800
...be extensive aluminum corrosion built up under rubber hoses on aluminum parts or under the head gasket. I don't see any electrolysis activity...
Re: oil weights for inline 4's
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:26:49 -0700
...just did my clutch for this reason) Replace the VC gasket with a rubber one, if not already, then wash the engine and watch...
Re: Head (gasket) question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:55:29 -0700
...It is a soft rubber and yellow (did I mention that?). It is 25mm in diameter. That usually helps the parts dudes. Drop me...
Routing the antenna for a Sat. radio
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:07:01 -0700
...I ran that wire that way, across to the passengers side door, and came around the "corner" right (out from under the window gasket...
Re: J B Weld: My experience with
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Sep 1996 11:59:49 -0800
...You can have the pits repaired, have thermal protection for the rubber head gasket, and, since ceramic dosn't corrode ,you will have more...
Re: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
Sun, 20 Nov 1994 20:17:51 -0700 (MST)
...Anyway, after I took the thing out, I dismantled the combustion chamber (about 6 screws) and carefully removed the rubber gasket. I then used...
Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 7 Apr 2020 10:20:11 -0700
...But for me, the stock rubber hoses last just fine. I mean > they will outlast your head gaskets on the waterboxer and then you...
Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:20:52 -0500
...foam gaskets that do all the > drivers side seam damage! I was thinking of gearing up to make these in > silicon rubber of...
Re: oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
Mon, 16 Mar 1998 15:18:25 -0500
...I now have to use teflon tape and the aircooled drain plug gasket (hollow copper crush gasket) I would reccomend a good machinist. Dan...
Re: Too Much Head Sealant?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:23:29 -0400
...15 minutes after I had > applied the sealants, installed the head, and started tightning up the cap > nuts enough to compress the rubber gasket...
Re: exhaust gaskets leaking
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 2 Feb 2008 21:50:25 -0500
...They by themselves, the port > gaskets, are not weak especially, unless someone put in el cheapo's > or something. Well, like a lot of...
Re: head gaskets
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:13:53 -0500
...If I were to go that > far there is no way I'd just slap a new rubber gasket and some sealant > in there...
Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:40:53 -0700
...is that whistle sound at ~ 39" - 55" ? Vacuum leak? > > TB gasket is new, rubber hoses at EVAP hoses, FPR, PVC "T", all good. Air...
Re: 87 westy fuel overflow
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:06:28 -0400
...Drop the tank, install the fix for the cross over vent tube, replace and use a gasket glue to adhere the rubber grommets in...
Re: Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:01:01 -0600
...I want to use a hollow > crush > washer (like on a spark plug) or a gasket or o-ring or something. Anyone have > clever...
Re: Water pump leak with only 300 Miles
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 6 Sep 2005 15:26:57 -0700
...If it is a bad connection,gasket, or something that > you did , it will probably work,and fix your problem.Lot less labor > intensive. >
Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:10:42 -0500
...I'm using the Bar's Leak head gasket repair product, 20 oz size--the kind you have to remove all the coolant to...
a van thought friday or not ;)
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:13:55 -0700
...oil pump cover gasket, filler tube gasket, oil cooler seal etc.... I drive a 87 syncro westy and i have a 88 8 pasenger...
Re: head gaskets
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:13:35 -0500
...If I were to go that far there is no way > I'd > just slap a new rubber gasket and some sealant in there...
Re: Engine running badly
Historical mailing list - Lovemyairedales
Mon, 2 Oct 2017 09:40:10 -0400
...thick rubber gasket between head > and coolant jacket, the leak *may* be at that thick gasket. However. > This not the head gasket per se...
Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:23:35 -0400
...But for me, the stock rubber hoses last just fine. I > mean > > they will outlast your head gaskets on the waterboxer and then you...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:31:29 -0500
...The heads have a rubber gasket > between them and the case, rubber hoses connect them to the intake > plenum, and the cap nuts on...
Re: HELP quick pls.
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 9 Mar 2001 13:00:10 EST
...it's a good idea to inspect where the rubber hoses connect to the two coolant pipes that go to the rear. And here...
Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:14:30 -0400
...But for me, the stock rubber hoses last just fine. I mean they will outlast your head gaskets on the waterboxer and then you...
Re: Installing a slider window
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:49:46 -0400
...Also, clean all the exposed window areas with it, then apply some on the rubber and smear a bit on the body's window...
Items For Sale @ Everybus
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 21:52:17 -0500
...seal but not lens, fits '73-'79, $15.00 each PN 211 945 231 Rubber gasket for fuel filler neck (fits between fuel filler...
Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 17:51:44 -0500
...point is that this wear can be covered up with the rubber gasket.Use as many people as possiable to remove the top to...
Re: Corroding spark plugs in WBoxer
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 07:57:51 -0400
...replace the head gaskets? > > I did have a rubber gasket blow on the other side and I replaced the head > gaskets on that side...
Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:13:32 -0700
Definitely do both of those rubber gaskets Jeff - thermal cycling is what makes them wear out and you just stressed them harshly. Robert's...
Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:13:27 -0700
...goes on to > prevent corrosion .. > I'll apply permatex high tack gasket sealer .. > helps prevent corrosion of the aluminum ...doesn't stick things together...
Re: Another warm up strategy
Historical mailing list - Don Record
Tue, 28 Dec 1999 05:36:51 EST
...The rubber gasket at the top of the filter had failed. First and last time I used a Bosche filter... I also changed the...
Re: Good/bad vanagon design, waS - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:26:43 -0700
An interesting tidbit on gaskets/grommets/etc - You may (or may not!) remember a few months ago when I asked on the list about...
Re: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:33:02 -0500
...This reman looks EXTREMELY fresh, there is no dirt on it and the rubber seals look like new, though it's obvious that the...
Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:48:43 -0700
...I've tried plastic gasket and copper. Both worked with the new bolt. Added a bit of anaerobic sealant ( locktite number slipped my mind...
Re: Ceramic Coated Heads
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 10:54:50 EDT
...The added benifits with the ceramic coating, is that the rubber gasket is also protected from heat damage and as a result, the service...
Re: noise reduction
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:49:02 -0500
...door and rear hatch gaskets. You might think they are making contact to the body just fine, but old rubber does shrink and will...
Decided to Rebuild my 2.1
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:47:55 +0200
...as the rubber hose connected to the brake servo *that-should-be-a-hard-plastic-pipe*. I got a great-looking gasket set from...
Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:11:53 -0400
Any exhaust gasket that comes off needs to be replaced. You're unlikely to get a good seal putting a used gasket back on...
Re: 84 head job update #2
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 23 May 2002 15:18:19 -0400
...to protect the head surface), insert the screwdriver in the outer rubber gasket (brake this one) and pry gently on the head side. >>Do...
Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:55:05 -0700
Hi, good suggestions by others, will add... -split heater box and replace foam gaskets -stick on a strip of peel and seal on body...
Re: When is The Vanagon Rescue Tape not Rescue tape?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:09:58 -0500
...It used to be available in silicone rubber brick red, which seems to be a default color - I have sheet and foam gasket material...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:14:07 -0400
...Your leak is in the outer rubber gasket. The > Barr's didn't help me at all and made a big mess that I...