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• Re: FW: Air conditioning keep it or leave it?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 01:36:57 EST
  ...with this statement? > > Maybe we should come up with a scientific formula to make that decision? > Ex. If "men age" = 50 then "AC needed...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:17:57 -0700
  ...Material formula? Can’t comment on the preference of number of pleats etc on the new boots having any effect. Alistair > On Apr 11...
• Hot Weather Effects... and some information.
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:57:22 -0600
  ...I checked with Bob Birkholz, my mechanic, and he said that with today's gasoline formulations, combined with hot weather and fuel pump pressures...
• First meeting of North Carolina Bus Club
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cybulski
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 16:30:24 -0500
  ...The autopsy will be presided over by 30 year VW wrench turner, former Formula V racer, and current SCCA tech advisor, John Stainkamp. The...
• Re: What is the price of gasoline in your town??
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 07:30:19 -0500
  ...I know I will get flamed for this but hey... > > Also let use the following formulas so we are all taking the same thing...
• why should 10W-40 be avoided?
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 18:56:22 -0400
  ...AM Alaskan Daylight Time, > jgsavoie@NBNET.NB.CA writes: > > << AMSOIL can formulate their 10W-30 and 15W-40 with no viscosity > index improvers but...
• Re: did anyone else get "test only" smog checks this year in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 09:12:59 -0700
  ...So if you have 30 million testable vehicles and 1 percent get smog only [not really it's a complex formula, part fed and...
• Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:19:46 -0800
  ...chain hydrocarbon? Any chemists out there? Don't see a magic formula hidden here. They claim that the material converts vibration (kinetic energy) to...
• Re: Black Sticky Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Sun, 3 May 2020 00:26:41 -0400
  ...in late 1970 was the development of an analytical method to reverse-engineer sealants formulated with a mixture of butyl rubber and polybutene. See...
• Re: Even More White Discussion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 22:33:43 -0700
  ...B.S. (I mean, negotiate with) the proprietor for the formula and the L code. this way we all can learn. I feel the...
• Re: vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 11:11:59 -0500
  ...There is now a movement to allow conversion to another R-12 like formulation that requires no hardware changeout, but reduces CFCs by 95...
• Re: Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:12:58 -0700
  ...then mate the connector with a little contact grease like the formula made >for spark plugs. Here's another tip (from experience 8-( ); The...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 00:35:06 -0400
  ...The formula is Rlimit [ohms] = (Vsrc - Vled) [volts] / I [amps]. If you use milliamps, the answer is in kilohms. So for 20 ma at...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 12:14:59 -0400
  ...I have own 17 motorcycles (mostly air cooled), 1 years of racing in formula ford 1600 and I have 978 hours log as a...
• Re: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 13:37:04 -0800
  FWIW various formulations of "Silicone Seal" or Room Temperature Vulcanizing rubber can handle rather large extremes of temperature. As long as the surfaces are...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:06:11 -0500
  ...The formulations seem to be pretty specific for each manufacturer now. >> VW is neither. Japanese engines will take abuse and >>total lack of maintenance...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
  ...Took me a while to figure this out ..........but I came up with The Formula for what is the paired opposite cylinder to # 1...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:26:44 -0600
  ...Redline and the person I talked to knew nothing about a formulation > change and could not imagine why one of their reps would say...
• Re: Protectant Advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:07:32 -0400
  ...Our patented > PPS formula protects your paint with PTFE (the same substance that makes > nonstick cookware so slippery) for *unbeatable shine and protection > guaranteed...
• Re: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:35:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...What can I squirt in them to lubricate? >> >> WD-40 was designed, formulated, manufactured, made, constructed, >> perfected, and maybe blessed by the Lord Himself...
• Re: snow tires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:45:19 -0800
  ...it's not only their tread design, it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice and snow and cold slippery surfaces...
• Re: Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:15:45 -0400
  ...Add the formulae for power and the will be no DC circuits you can’t figure out. Then for working on programmable logic controllers...
• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:02:48 -0400
  ...You're probably confused by the fact that one can convert torque to HP with the formula RPM x Torque x 5252 = HP. But...
• Re: Mario Andretti likes the Bostig Conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 01:08:51 -0700
  ...deceased American race car driver Phil Hill was the first US Formula One Champion in 1961...a really nice guy too. On Thu, Aug...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 02:22:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...with ethylene glycol, or >basically anything except the 7/70,000 formula". So anyway, we are >obviously talking about different Phosphate-Free products from...
• Re: wallpaper replacement
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 07:46:52 -0800
  ...the good 3m trim adhesive, have heard from many > > folks this works the best. formulated to deal with changing temp and > humidity autos see.
• Re: winter oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:26:02 -0500
  ...this may not have been an issue for the designers/blenders/formulators. Maybe someone here really knows? Now that I have discontinued the use...
• Re: [VWPICKUPS] Fw: Kleen-Flo Diesel Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:36:33 -0600
  ...The >> regular conditioner treats 2270litres and the low sulphur formula treats >> 500litres. >> >> -Low sulphur diesel fuel was introduced in California in the mid 80...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 17:41:25 -0400
  ...When the part$ came back they had, relined the our $hoe core$ > with their formula riveted "$lintered Iron" lining$, and fitted them to our...
• Re: Drag-Strip Drivers
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 15:15:36 CDT
  ...he left foot braked al the way through and just >drove away from me! turns out he s a formula ford driver. Alas, being...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 12:40:05 -0600
  ...Don't use it on a hot engine. > And different brands are different formulas. I've found some that > burned me (chemical burn), while...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:46:48 -0500
  ...Distilled Water > > Yes, arouand that time as many new coolant formulations were being > introduced,many cooling system issues were found to be related to...
• some stuff about coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...I was hoping that technology, as it marches relentlessly toward obsoleting everything I own, might also have created new antifreeze formulas that would bring...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:21:28 -0400
  ...It isn't done to justify the cost, it is done because of improved additive formulations and because it will perform at least as...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 18:00:44 -0800
  ...So its Swepco 201 or 210, depending on your engine/power level." The fact that Redline changed their formulation on the MT-90 synthetic...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:32:10 -0400
  ...A formula I found in the Vanagon archives. I "assumed" it to be correct. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "BenT Syncro" <syncro@gmail.com> To...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part II
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:05:05 -0600
  ...I was hoping that technology, as it marches relentlessly toward obsoleting everything I own, might also have created new antifreeze formulas that would bring...
• Re: I've been waiting ALL WEEK for Friday.....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:47:26 -0700
  ...be they will come up with an > >> engine > >> that fits the formula AND mates to a vanagon bellhousing. It's too early to > >> tell...
• acetone
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:27:45 -0700
  ...Flexible tubing, like gas line) is formulated on the basis of which solvents it touches and thus gas additives will have some effect on...
• re: VWoA warranty - any recent experience?
  Historical mailing list - robert barwise, LKG2-2, 508-486-5367
  Thu, 12 Oct 95 06:20:28 PDT
  ...Anybody been through something like this? Is there a "percentage they'll >>pay formula" anyone knows the details of? They're being very vague. >>
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:47:01 -0500
  ...high end film on the market) and Pinnacle CP film by Formula One -his high end film for his shop. Llumar metalized film has...
• Re: power inverters
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:41:14 -0600
  ...I must admit I did the math also (had to look up the formula) but wasn't sure about how those watts were used...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:04:07 -0600
  ...what's up with that ?? > > ( used in high end automotive interiors ) > Itmentions that it's used for flame retardant seat covers in Formula One...
• Re: Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 07:12:21 -0700
  ...Features: > > * Available for all domestic applications > > * Bendix premium semi-metallic friction formulation > > * Noise-reducing shims to mirror Original Equipment > specifications > > > Advantages: > > * Greater stopping power...
• Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:21:10 -0800
  ...Although most of the new Diesel oils now are low zinc formulas for the > newfangled diesel emissions stuff. > > Dennis Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia...
• Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:03:44 -0700
  ...The Mercedes 229.51 spec oil I use is Mobil 1 Formula M 5W-40 and in terms of "heavy" only the 40 is...
• Learning Electricity Part Four-a
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:12:28 -0300
  ...From the formulas, I=P/E = 100/13.5 = 7.4 amps. Interesting; if we run four such bulbs that's about thirty amps...
• Re: Window Tint Asthetics(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:09:22 -0900
  ...I am probably going with either Formula One or Llumar tint as per > John Rogers' post on the subject. > > On 7/13/05, John...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Baker
  Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:45:24 +0000
  ...Material formula? Can’t comment on the preference of number of pleats etc on the new boots having any effect. Alistair > On Apr 11...
• Re: Syncro Gas/FuelTank material
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:31:49 -0600
  ...West System epoxy formulation called G-Flex. Google it for more info, below is the short version..... DM&FS *West Systems # 655k - G/Flex...
• Re: draining coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:12:17 -0700
  ...s a good reason not to. > It's a phospate-free formulation used by Mercedes, Ford and Chrysler. > > Interesting idea about the oil, I...
• Re: NVC Cleaning thosae hands up!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 04:31:14 -0500
  ...different formulations definitely work better for removing different compounds. reguardless of hand soap i prefer to wear nitrile gloves. if you are thoughtful a...
• Re: [no van content] weird sudden loss of 100miles per 1/2 tank of gas in ajetta
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:32:03 -0500
  ...partially dislocated the cv-joint (but no binding when turning hard so i dunno) gas formula has changed (this has been talked about in...
• Re: BusFusion 2006
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 18:03:16 -0500
  ...S'il vous plait visiter le site web de _Busfusion_ :::(http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhomfr.htm) pour plus de details et :::le :::formulaire...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips Thanks!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:23:38 +0000
  ...There really is "brake grease." Formulated for this very application: http :// www . oreillyauto .com/site/c/detail/CRC0/05352. oap ?pt=N0448& ppt =C0069...
• Re: 1984 Speedos
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:53:37 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > At 07:41 PM 4/13/2010, Geo wrote: > > >There is even a formula in the Bentley (p 90.30...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:52:59 -0500
  ...the ground) "synthetics." It was Castrol who changed their "synthetic" oil formulation from PAO (true synthetic basestock, typically built up from ethylene gas as...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:01:58 +0000
  ...Castrol is, I believe, > >formulated > >from a natural base, much cheaper to do, but costs the same. > > Yes, and no. The article is talking...
• Re: Color codes?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:24:11 -0800
  ...The formula for L567 is one of at least a half-dozen colors VW has used for over 50 years without change. As I...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 16:34:10 -0500
  ...For the winter I even go down to > the 0w-40 European formulae for my daily drivers. If I have to drive Fun Bus...