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• Re: Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:31:01 -0700
  Cecil - I usea small thin bead of Black RTV Silicone Adhesive on both my Vanagons. Heat isn't really and issue that I'm...
• Re: 88 Vanagon air flow meter question
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 19:16:48 -0400
  ...After I repositioned the wiper arm, I just reglued it with silicone. Dave At 11:55 PM 8/22/97 -0400, John Graham wrote...
• Re: Side sliding window dressing?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 21:47:11 -0400
  ...And what should one lubricate this track and the "fluff" with, silicone spray? -- David Bogle '72 Campmobile 2.0L '87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia
• Re: Thermostat Housing Gasket??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 17:20:56 -0500
  ...com > > 85 Westy Vasili if the machinest saw some pitting then silicone might be the thing to do the thermostst cover needs an oring...
• Re: VW porn
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 00:27:06 -0500
  ...I still liked the silicone job---:>) Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86 BMW 325 ES
• Fuel tank- reinstalling
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:24:43 -0800
  ...Put a little silicone on the inner part of the grommets. It'll help. Raise the tank and put on the brackets. Don't...
• Re: Where is the AFM?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 20:57:36 -0500
  ...Electrical-grade ("sensor-safe") silicone RTV is good for sealing it up. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84...
• Re: TRADE - Four light lower grille for South African lower grille?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 21:40:45 -0500
  ...The > driving light lens on the driver side has a small chip in it > that is currently sealed with silicone. The grille has two...
• Re: Intermittent squeak at a wheel
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:48:54 -0700
  ...a turn points me towards the CV > joints... > > also spray some silicone lub on the base and top of the rear springs to > test...
• Re: Sticky doors
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:06:55 -0400
  ...especially for door seals. It's called Rubber Care Gel Stick. Silicone free care for rubber seals and weatherstripping. I've been using it...
• Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:17:17 -0400
  I think silicone would work just as well. _____ From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Gregory Smith Sent: Thursday...
• Vanagon Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 23:33:35 -0700
  ...have removed one plastic tank, cleaned it thoroughly, applied hi-temp. silicone and re-assembled it. This fix lasted for a few months but...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:07:04 -0800
  ...Suggest tacking the corners down with silicone, > or lashing with a piece of string (Spanish yacht marline if you're feeling > fancy), or a...
• O2 sensor outlet in new CAT, size?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:22:50 -0400
  ...I put some silicone around where the gaskets connect to check and let it dry. Today the silicon was still in place after driving...
• Re: Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:12:49 -0400
  ...but I guess the new ones fail >> pretty quickly? >> > > > silicone, seam sealer, anything you want as long as you seal them > because thats why...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 15:36:05 -0800
  ...Spray silicone on it or put some silicone calk on it? Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:53:13 -0600
  First of all .... SOOOOO good to see you back out on the road again Mike. I saw some of that tape at a FLAPS...
• Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 22:46:35 -0400
  ...Any other > suggestions out there? > > Kelly Bauman > Delta, BC > '91 Westy I know they make a silicone based lubricant for bicycles. Might be a...
• Shade Tree Gas Tank vent repair?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:10:50 -0500
  ...He added a few tabs under the hole, kept the old steel discs and sheetmetal screwed the discs back in place and siliconed any...
• Re: Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 21 May 2009 07:33:03 -0400
  ...Since my leak was small, I temporarily just put a layer of silicone sealer over the area, let it cure overnight and it worked...
• air vent repair
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 16:21:49 EST
  ...The PPO siliconed the gutters along the front (OUCH!) but this didn't do the trick. Turns out the seal (rubber) was in poor...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:48:01 -0700
  ...Wilder wrote: > Clean them very good then pack them with nonconductive silicone grease. > > Stan Wilder > On Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:31:33 -0400...
• Re: Coolant hose tape
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:48:44 -0700
  ...Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I think that was silicone tape. Google brings up a > lot of hits. > > > > On 6/27/07...
• Re: Grommet install gas tank expansion ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Dec 2016 19:09:29 +0000
  I like plain old dishwashing detergent over silicone. Environmentally better, available, and when it finally gets beyond the lubrication stage the seal firms up...
• Re: Brake Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:39:20 -0500
  I ran NAPA Dot5 silicone brake fluid in my 79 loaf for year after totally flushing the system and had no problems. Since all...
• Re: Ideas to stop battery terminal corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:24:04 -0700
  ...to stop or reduce the corrosion? > > Would putting a bead of silicone or other sealer at the bottom of the > battery terminal posts work...
• temp coolant sensor/engine bog
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:04:27 -0400
  ...Question;The Female clip is in sad shape,some one has gooped it up with black silicone sealer as its cracked and worn out...
• Re: Gasket Sealant Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 May 1995 11:57:06 -0300
  ...I use Loctite and/or Permatex brands of silicone goop, hi-temp versions, for water pumps, heater flanges etc. Is the dealer stuff really...
• Re: Valve cover leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 16:52:24 -0800
  ...TIA > > Raul > Wilma (1982 Westfalia) > >I've been smearing a thin coat of red ultra copper hi-temp silicone stuff on both sides of...
• FW: No stalling @ idle/low rpms
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 18:50:52 -0500
  ...If you find > any, seal them up (i used silicone) and allow it to cure thoroughly ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I was always told to NEVER use silicon...
• Re: pop up bed weight limit? - Friday
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 13:21:57 -0600
  ...more than a mouthful is a waste > > > > Mike > > > > At 04:59 PM 3/28/2003 -0600, Stan Wilder wrote: > > >Silicone is fairly light weight...
• type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:58:05 EST
  ...I have new o-rings and have read that I can use RTV silicone to help the o-rings seal. My question is: Do...
• Re: Westy water tank repair, how to?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 08:41:49 -0500
  ...need to fill it in from the inside I am thinking plumbers goop? Aquarium Silicone? A two part epoxy weld product for soft type...
• Re: Exhaust wrap on eBay
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 17:51:49 -0700
  ...The silicone spray is > >used to seal the wrap and make a moisture barrier in case you run over a > >puddle when raining. > > And...
• Re: brake fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 18:24:38 -0500
  Does it use DOT 5 brake fluid? If so, it is silicone based and doesn't have moisture absorption problem of "regular" DOT 3...
• Re: Front shock dust sleeve question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 20:12:36 -0700
  ...So..... > > Can this part be sucessfully repaired with silicone or > some such? > > Can send pic if needed. > > Thanks so much for any input. > > Neil...
• Possible funky smell solution.
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:50:55 -0700
  ...I'm thinking of doing the same with the other one, but reassembling it with bolts and hi-temp silicone so that if it...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:42:58 -0600
  ...Install the new push-rod tube seals on the tubes (green = Viton) (reddish brown = silicone) (black = neoprene) Sealer isn't required but it doesn...
• crack in poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 11:54:22 -0700
  ...filled/repaired by something with a lot of flexiability and give. Silicone? And then what? Painted? Gel coat? ---------------- /martha rubin <nrubin@s1.csuhayward.edu...
• Importance of Seals
  Historical mailing list - Dino KubiK
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 23:00:35 -0300
  ...This year I used indoor/outdoor silicone caulking about 1/5 of a tube to do one side. Cheap = C$1.25. I'll...
• Re: Repairing rubber Vanagon floor
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 2002 11:05:14 EDT
  ...Any > ideas? > > silicone RTV black gasket maker...try it.. chris
• Re: favorite tires 10 years old
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:24:04 -0400
  ...However, if you are going to clean and dress your tires one of the best things to do is stay away from silicone based...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 05:22:55 -0700
  ...I think I would have been suicidal~ : ) Ya have to watch out for that silicone stuff. It can be hazardous to you health. ( especially...
• Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:45:16 +0000
  ...my Vanagon):  https://www.amazon.com/Castaldo%C2%AE-Quick-SilTM-Silicone-Mold-Rubber/dp/B00LZKA75W/ref=sr_1_1/141-7256671-1564925?ie...
• Re: AFM square rubber washer broken
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 18:41:02 -0400
  Stick it in with some sensor-safe silicone, replace at leisure. It doesn't carry any pressure, it just keeps unfiltered air from getting...
• Re: coolant tank cap
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 09:56:17 -0600
  ...Enough ~ Might want to apply a bit of Petrol'Jelly or SiliconeGrease to the Threads & Seal so as to make it easier next time...
• Re: Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 12:41:34 -0700
  ...This doesn't sound much like a patented special silicone. Scary what some people believe. Cheers, Tom Neal On Fri, 23 Apr 1999, Davidson...
• Re: Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Anderson
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:15:34 -0700
  ...And several of you were interested in the spray silicone lubricant/penetrant for the upper control arm bushings- it's called LPS (was recommended...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:48:42 -0700
  ...And I'd like to hear the current report on how your Hi-Temp Silicone water gasket repair is doing. Thanks, Jake On 8...
• Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:44:34 -0700
  ...2 man job dish soap or silicone as lube weed wacker cord suction cup helpful Question is, what type of suction cup? I see...
• Re: Water in Oxy sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 20:12:13 -0600
  > Nathaniel Merrill wrote: > > Anyway I intend to seal my new one well with oxy sensor safe rtv > silicone.! > > > hello > Please do not seal O2...
• Fridge problems at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:25:00 EDT
  Thanks to David Beierl's tips on sealing everything with silicone I was able to keep my refrigerator lit while driving around here in...
• Re: Fridge Combustion Chamber Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 09:30:54 -0700
  ...I was > able to obtain a scrap piece of high heat resistant silicone gasket in sheet > form at no cost. Of course, I'll...
• electrical insulating goop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:50:03 -0500
  I read recently on the list about insulating the O2 sensor wire splice w/ rtv silicone. This got me thinking how handy it would...
• Re: Oil drain plug now with heli-coil
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 14:54:39 -0800
  ...The solution is to apply a small coat of soft silicone on the drain > plug each time I do an oil change. > > Be very...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 19:55:04 -0500
  ...there is not one thing wrong with smearing some >HIGH TEMP silicone on that area. >One caution. >Be darn well sure that prior to...
• Re: Auto Trannie Governor cap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:43:47 -0500
  ...out after you remove the cap clean the edge nicely i use silicone grease on the seal and the opening when puting it back
• Re: Sliding window "fuzz strip"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:31:01 -0400
  ...I secured it with Elmer's Sticks-All (sp?) silicone adhesive. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy...
• Re: Sprung a leak!
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 16:50:27 -0700
  I always carry a roll or two of silicone rescue tape in my van. This is exactly what it was designed for. If you...
• Re: Dometic Intake & Exhaust Gaskets: Use Hi Temp RTV?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:03:04 -0700
  ...I have some high temp copper based silicone .. good for........ i don't see the temp rating now .. at least 500 F I think...