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• Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:06:56 -0500
  ...The seals are in good shape. What's the solution? (They are obviously, only frozen in the winter months).... -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG...
• power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 22:27:02 -0400
  ...no old parts,no pressure, but fluid to lubricate the seals. mike,
• sunroof seals
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 21:13:10 EDT
  howdy all- i have a 84 with that huge sunroof- does anybody have or know where i can buy the seal that is stuck...
• O ring size
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 22:23:10 -0700
  Does anybody know the O ring size on the two seals for a Diesel vanagon oil filler tube, and the correct size for the...
• Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:26:16 -0700
  Just had a leak start from one of the transaxle drive flanges on an '86 2wd. One of the fun things I haven't...
• Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:26:02 -0400
  ...I know nothing about inline VW motors, so the hint about the valve guides and seals being 'weak' is a good clue. I already...
• Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:33:08 -0700
  ...that means opening up the seals again...... sandblasting the seals again.... rustcoating......seam sealer..... primer..... and then dont stop but go on to topcoat...
• AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 08:09:04 -0800
  ...One, what is the quantity of gear oil held in an '85 automatic final drive? Two, are those back to back seals in the...
• Re: Boston Bob @ Bostig Engineering Video - Proper installation of the WBX Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:22:55 -0500
  ...It has been my obsrevation the flywheel seals can be hard as a rock and not leak. If it did not leak before Murphys...
• Re: water in door seals
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 12:28:17 -0300
  ...I used black "seam sealer" (only thing on hand) to seal the ends of the seals together. It worked for a while, but yesterday...
• Re: Automatic Transmission sometimes has to wake up...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:47:22 -0400
  ...There is a space between the seals and a drain hole to allow fluid that makes it out of one section to drain out...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 10:07:31 -0800
  ...They will last a long time as long as the seals are intact, mine have 200,000 miles so far, and maybe I'll...
• Re: How Do I ......
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:54:22 +0000
  ...http://www.vanagonwiki.net/wiki/Replacing_window_seals -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers...
• home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:17:09 -0400
  ...No worry about blowing seals and everything is done right at the wheel, except filling the res. Just curious
• Poptop canvas/seal source
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 00:14:00 -0500
  Someone just posted a source for camper seals and canvas etc which I managed to dump rather than save. Would someone be good enough...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:21:48 -0400
  ...Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan The correct seals for the ATF to differential have bumps on the top so that...
• Re: Need Stuff!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 22:36:23 -0400
  ...Closed cell foam from a hardware store or McMaster Carr can take care of the flap seals. If you really get them to seal...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:58:54 -0800
  that or WD-40 sprayed on all the door rubber seals, and inside the door locks. That works great - it's 'water displacing' after...
• [Syncro PS] Which fluids are best?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 15:09:35 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Last week the rack seals failed. No idea exactly when this happened, the boots are so tightly sealed that they are holding all the...
• Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:22:14 -0600
  ...The $6500 does not include any new rubber > seals. I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals to do...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Apr 2009 - Special issue (#2009-370)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 1 May 2009 10:56:59 EDT
  ...I have read that the perception that a synthetic oil has detergents, which damage seals is an artifact from the synthetic oils of 15...
• Re: Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 1994 14:27:13 -0700
  ...You need, at least, new oil seals on you valves. That's why the seller is supposed to do the smog check, and you...
• Re: Weird oil leak (NVC my posting)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 19:04:43 -0500
  the seal is not countersunk !!!! and its being driving by the flywheel radius red silicone seal is good the bug seals dont have thicker...
• Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contestants - update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:59:55 -0700
  ...Instrument_cluster_overhaul > > "Installing Poptop Seals" by Doug Alcock > at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Installing_poptop_seals > > "Coolant Pressure Tester" by Pascal > at...
• Re: Door seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 22:50:02 -0400
  There was no body trim adhesive on those seals when I replaced them in 2013; I was pleased with how easy it was to...
• Re: Another NLA O-ring
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:34:13 -0400
  Rick, these seals are available from Germany directly. I thought I had one on the shelf but I guess I am currently out. You...
• Re: Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:46:45 -0700
  ...Could both these problems be > related to window seals? These look difficult to replace. Are they? > > Thanks, > > \/\/i!!y > > 1980 Westfalia "Jazzy"
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 14:35:34 -0700
  ...The > guide pieces have fallen out, the felt seals are > toast,and the frame in the sliding door needs a rust > treatment. > My plan...
• Re: which window seals to purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:32:33 -0700
  ...Who >> has the >> best window seals? Or...does everybody have about the same? >> >> Also, Bentley calls for window seal adhesive. Yes or no? If...
• Re: Replacing seal between automatic & final
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:32:08 -0800
  ...There is a big O ring and then the two back-to-back seals. I also changed the two drive shaft seals the same...
• Re: Rust protection - Oiling - caution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:19:42 EDT
  ...The door seals mostly, will swell up. Mine are swollen but still remain soft and seal the doors well. If this is the price...
• Re: Axle seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 00:41:57 -0500
  ...Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> writes: > Which direction do the grease seals on the front rotors go? > Flat-side facing out? > Flat side facing...
• bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:26:29 -0700
  i need to replace what seals and hoses go to the fuel tank on my 83 westy. i need to know what to have...
• Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
  Historical mailing list - jim.felder
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:37:54 -0500
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• Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Fedor
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:01:25 EDT
  ...However, if the seals dry out, it's not worth it. Any more info on this would be helpful. Chris F. '80 Westy
• main seal
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 14:38:10 -0500
  I have been reading a lot of mails about people having trouble after mechanics replaced their main seals (oil flowing everywhere.) Is this a...
• Re: Bus work in the barn and Tiny O Ring on Differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:53:46 -0500
  ...That small o-ring is for the drain space between the two seals. The seals need to be positioned so that any oil goes...
• Re: urban stealth camping..
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 17:27:50 -0400
  ...Top part holds treated flush water and is the seat, bottom section seals in your waste products. It flushes, doesn't stink even when...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...New 3-window canvas & pop-top seals, stainless pop-top bolts, roof rack brackets. Engine rebuilt approximately 5,000 miles ago with Mahle Pistons...
• Re: poptop seal - quality?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 25 May 2006 16:14:12 -0700
  ...Anyone have any knowledge of >these seals? thanks > >
• Re: The Interesting Things We Find
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:54:55 -0600
  ...Still not convinced, I removed the crank pulley, flywheel and their seals. Yep... perfectly clean behind both seals and it was obvious the main...
• Re: The Best Rational for New Seals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 May 2010 17:06:25 -0500
  ...The windows rattle around a bit when I hit highway speeds > and most of the door seals are a bit cracked in places and...
• 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:47:38 -0700
  Well, I finally got around to replacing my air plenum, throttle body, air runner gaskets, FI seals, setting back timing to stock setting and...
• Clutch leakage
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:37:37 -0600
  ...Of all the parts I've replaced numerous times, the clutch seals are the things that seem to go out the most. I've...
• Compost occurs
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:32:03 -0800
  ...Oil seals. If you use the wrong size then the job is doomed. SmallCar in Tacoma put the wrong oil seals in the 12000...
• Re: Door seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:30:48 -0700
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/details/vanagonrubber/ I'm not doing all of the seals�just the felt channel "Top & Rear Of Door Window". http...
• Re: Which Wind/Rain Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cox
  Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:05:33 -0800
  If the seals are new better chance they'll stay up. > On Jan 22, 2015, at 6:43 PM, Nick Feickert <thesuperflydisco@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: engine tin
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 09:15:00 -0800
  Remember to check the rubber seals around the tin. VWs need that tin in place and the seals preventing hot air from the bottom...
• rubber grommets and paypal
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 11:13:17 -0700
  Someone on the list say that you can replace the rubber seals on the gas tank without dropping the gas tank if you have...
• Re: What glue to use for engine lid seal?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:19:46 -0700
  ...Get a new set of cork seals, clean the lids real good with solvents and put them on. If there are any leaks then...
• Auto Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:53:31 -0400
  ...My guess it is the brake band piston seals that need replacing. They get hard and dried out and become sticky. You can do...
• Re: Wet Weather Leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:37:25 EDT
  Check the door seals and windshield seal, but it could be coming in along the radio antenna wire if the seal at the antenna...
• A new thread...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 15:12:39 EST
  ...there were honorary state trooper seals all over the van along with two empty plastic bottles of gin under the drivers seat. oooops tyler
• Re: white smoke?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:39:52 -0500
  ...Does it clear up when it's hot? Also could be coolant burning in the combustion chamber due to leaking head seals. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74...
• Needed: 2.0L Type 4 Push Rods & Tubes
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Proffitt
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:58:03 -0400
  I need 4 push rods and 4 tubes and any associated seals needed. If anyone has some spare, please contact me via pmail. This...
• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:26:06 -0400
  ...Why do you think the oils are mixing? Not only does this indicate bad seals but also the wrong seals, incorrectly intalled. The proper...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:43:03 -0400
  ...If one of the > fluids > gets past that seal it will flow between the two seals and out of the drip > hole in the...
• Another Newbie With Heads Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:36:30 -0600
  ...One note I have is that my Elring seal kit came with more of the little pushrod tubes seals than the bigger ones. What...
• Basic question - poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 15:06:10 -0400
  ...Three years ago we replaced our seals with ones from Bus Boys-mistake. They are very thin and fragile. I had also made by...
• Marvelous! Mysterious! But what's wrong with my e...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:27:12 -0700
  ...One of expoansion tank seals was worn providing a poor seal on top. If you notice the expansion tanks drain vertically into theese hoses...