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• Re: Passing through creek, engine misses badly
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 21:10:26 -0600
  ...I came up > with this method to check the spark plug wires: > > Get a spray bottle that produces a fine mist. Go outside after...
• Re: I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 23:38:52 EST
  ...you might try to pop the doorpanel off and spray the lock with penetrant..WD40, , liquid wrench, whatever.. chris
• Re: delayed start
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 22:22:42 EST
  ...Remove the instrument cluster and lube the speedometer on the back side with a LIGHT** oil or spray (If the bottle has a long...
• Re: Changing the interior color by painting, possible? Anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:08:04 -0800
  We used to sell a product at our vw parts store years and years ago called vinyl spray. we did many vw bug interiors...
• excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 20:00:17 -0400
  ...just spray on rub around let it sit and hose it off. my kind of work. so i tried at 1st the door to...
• Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:08:31 -0700
  ...Good Morning, Has anyone on the list found any windshield washer nozzles which provide a better spray pattern then the stock ones? I'd...
• Re: vanagon will not start when it rains
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:10:49 -0500
  On a dark dry night take a spray bottle of water out, remove the hatch cover and with the engine running, spray the ignition...
• vanagon fiberglass bumper color confirmed!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:30:00 EST
  ...if you want to order a touchup spray can at your dealer, put a "0" after the first letter, and then a "06" after...
• Re: Unusual lube places
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:42:28 -0500
  ...http://www.lubriplate.com/products/spray-lubricants/chain-cable-fluid.html http://www.lubriplate.com/products/spray-lubricants/gear-shield-extra-heavy.html These...
• Re: painting aluminum trim on side windows
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:03:23 -0400
  ...then any satin or flat black krylon spray should be fine.
• Touch of heat...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 17:43:06 -0500
  ...Do you have a positive experience with it actually stopping rust? I've had good experience with Endure(brush on, not spray) and wondered...
• Re: Windshield washer problem
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 05:18:12 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-26 02:07:18 EDT, ghamburg@VOM.COM writes: << My passenger side washer does not spray. where should...
• Re: westy insulation
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 12:47:53 +0900
  ...Stripped the interior completely. > - snip - > Glad I sprayed a liberal amount of rust check along the bottom of the walls. Whoopee.. Good job! Have...
• Re: Decal Remover?
  Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 01:35:47 -0600
  3M makes a product specifically for stripe/decal removal, spray form- works great. I took off a gigantic, dealer applied tricolor stripe on my...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:42:49 -0400
  Maybe remove the air box and spray some starting fluid into the afm, and see if it starts.If it starts with fluid , you...
• Re: Changing the interior color by painting, possible? Anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:12:26 EST
  ...why not just install ducting from a GL which is the off-white? and PS, if your going to spray dye your doorpanels, you...
• Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 09:00:16 -0500
  ...insert the nozzle tub of the lube spray can into a small port in the device. Spray away and you can hear the cable...
• Marvelous! Mysterious! But what's wrong with my e...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:27:12 -0700
  ...Wheel spray in the wheel well gets on top of the expansion tank, drains into expansion tank, into fuel lines, into gas tank. Check...
• Re: poptop - clean/polish?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 02:49:24 -0500
  ...I have a friend that said he sprays "Pam" (non-stick cooking spray) on the paint so any run off wont leave a mark...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:52:25 -0700
  ...However, the spray foam is not...I'll go out on a limb here and guess that the spray on foam is not OEM...
• Re: Paint code questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:25:21 -0800
  ...it's the best spray paint I've ever found.. it doesn't run, it goes on thin .. takes several coats ...I use it...
• Re: brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 26 May 1999 09:15:36 -0400
  ...Total cost around $15~20 ! > > Go to your local gardening store, Lowes, etc., and purchase one of the small > one-gallon hand-pump sprayers...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:55:44 -0500
  ...On a cool morning after a > hot, humid day, it often doesn't start (50/50). > > One friend suggested spraying WD-40 into the...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 00:33:43 -0500
  The bed liner urea is a two part compound spray-on. It is heated, pumped through the spraygun head where mixes just before leaving...
• Repost of Power loss in rain
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fahy
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:13:25 -0400
  ...I then sprayed all the grounds with water and the resistances went up about 10 milliohms. I do not think that this is significant...
• Re: Engine Fire and ITC
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:10:34 -0700
  ...Basically 95% gypsum held together with 5% cementitious binder glop and sprayed on-- though "splodged on" might be a better description. Dry monokote is...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:50:02 -0500
  ...I used a cheap spray gun and a 2-hp compressor. It came out just about perfect. The stuff I used for painting was...
• Re: Brown paint for interior plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:53:30 -0700
  ...On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 10:13 AM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote: > Check out SEM as they make spray paints in...
• Re: Rear wipers lacking on European T3s
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:56:36 -0700
  The only thing I've ever needed the rear wiper on my van for is to remove either the coolant spray from the overflow...
• Re: For Sale....Let's Scrutinize
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:52:30 EST
  ...Probably a not so good re-spray, though they mention 'paint strip' in he means paint stripe. the poster has spelling issues.
• Re: Best Hand Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 24 May 1999 19:13:33 EDT
  I've found that WD-40 sprayed on my hands does a great job of getting grease off. I follow with soap and water...
• Re: I Have A Ticking That A Comes And A Goes...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 3 May 1999 17:14:14 -0400
  ...what should i check/'adjust first? > > > Get a digital watch - they don't tick. > I find Tick spray for dogs works well for me.
• Paint for front grill(e)
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:46:08 -0700
  ...I can use regular spraypaint right? Thanks. Jason Loewenstein Louisville, KY 85GL
• Re: Seem time
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:40:27 -0700
  On 8/18/06, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > POR15 sprayed throughout interior panels after Krown was applied. Dylan, Didn't you have...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:48:00 -0500
  ...I haven't found that water displacing spray lubes like > WD-40 and prolong hurt electrical things.....but I also don't spray into...
• cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sun, 21 May 2023 11:21:26 -0400
  ...I checked it out thinking to finish the extraction and sprayed penetrant (CRC freeze-off) and noticed the spray misting out of the coolant...
• Re: runs rough in rain
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 23:32:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...Take a spray bottle of water and spray the ignition wires. If there's a breakdown of your wires when wet, it will show...
• Re: Duralube
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 21 May 2002 11:35:13 -0700
  ...snake oil". > ps...the Duralube in a spray can works as well as any other spray type > lubricant I've used. Would never use...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:13:50 -0700
  ...I used a flat black spray paint, nothing special if I recall. My front was painted by an autobody shop, with a slightly glossier...
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:50:30 -0800
  ...if Bubba starts spraying that crap all over the > place, who > knows what it would do to a vinyl headliner or plastic air > conditioning...
• Re: Speedometer ticking noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:33:12 -0700
  ...I probably spray something on vanagons 20 times every day with good spray lubes. and that should fix your jumping cable.. and always do...
• Re: Paint preparation resource - sources
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:34:44 -1000
  ...If you do do a really super job on prep ..don't assume that someone is going to do a nice spray job on...
• Re: how to put out engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Fri, 14 May 1999 17:04:50 EDT
  ...Just spraying the engine compartment from the license hatch probably won't do, since the fire will likely be where most of the fuel...
• Re: stranded in san francisco...need watercooled westy tech help (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 08:04:32 -0700
  ...you do not have a spark at the plugs, since you spray fuel into the manifold and still got nothing. Z --- Andrew Fox <afox...
• Tach Wiring/Interior Paint Color
  Historical mailing list - Wade Yorke
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 21:36:00 -0300
  ...Does anyone have a suggestion on an off the shelf spray paint that matches, or does anyone know what paint code to use to...
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:24:46 -0600
  ...if Bubba starts spraying that crap all over the place, who knows what it would do to a vinyl headliner or plastic air conditioning...
• Re: Window seals - Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:42:26 -0400
  ...I am planning on getting the Vanagon sprayed with bed-liner material. ***cringes*** i guess you dont ever plan on reselling it do you...
• Rust and fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:43:50 -0500
  ...See it at < http://www.251.org/rust.html >, there is also some info on replacing the windshield washer sprayers. dave
• Possible Westy shower solution
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Wed, 1 May 2002 16:08:21 -0400
  ...It's item #25226 and is called the Turbo Shower Sprayer (you have to look it up). I'm thinking about getting one. Anybody...
• spiffing up my ride
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Fri, 5 May 2006 12:51:35 -0400
  ...Thanks for the input lets hope we find the best brush on or spray product. Hopefully we can get some pics of the finished...
• Re: Saving Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:33:43 EDT
  ...Not much to say, 1 full week of work, 4000$ > > > Ben, spray those rear trailing arms black!! they've got white overspray on them...
• Westy fire extingusher ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:44:09 -0700
  ...They only need some pipes, sprayers, valve, etc. Anyone wants to get into designing one? Zoltan
• Repost: more air leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 17 Jun 1995 08:44:56 CST6CDT
  ...Some people > spray carb cleaner, use propane, or even starting fluid (ether) to > spray around while the engine is running to notice an RPM...
• Re: Cleaning the engine bay...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 7 May 2003 14:13:36 -0400
  ...it > sprays some degreaser, then you're supposed to wash > the out side of the car while the engine soaks, then > spray the engine...
• Re: Frustrated with removal of Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 09:23:28 -0700
  ...Sometimes it helps to pull out on the top of the drum as you spray, since it can make a bit more space for...
• Re: Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 20 May 2001 17:33:43 -0700
  ...I've given it a good shot of spray > silicone at the rubber parts. > I've can't stop the squeeking. > It gets quiet...
• Re: VALVE COVER ADHESIVE
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 23:17:18 -0500
  ...Spray the gasket surface, spray the VC, and let the stuff set up for 5 minutes, lay the gaskets on the cover------LOOK OUT...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:48:45 -0700
  ...repair any cracks first, then > prime with > black primer and then spray the topcoat on. > > lay the bumpers out on a sawhorse while you...
• Re: Gas tank out. How to remove debris from tank? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:02:06 -0800
  ...Good warning. > > > > Yah I use a mask when spraying stuff. Mostly. And I managed to set up > > a spray booth of sorts. Something that...
• Re: seam rust - Rust Check (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 11:36:19 -0400
  ...the first time it's applied they drill holes in some hard to reach areas and then insert a long spray rod and spray...