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  • Re: Still More Friday - ECO
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:24:07 -0700
    ...2 calcium carbonate-encapsulated avian albumen-coated protein >9. 473.2 cm3 theobroma cacao >10. 236.6 cm3 de-encapsulated legume meats (sieve size...
  • Re: On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 25 Oct 2001 00:42:19 EDT
    ...Of course, I'm sure that Weddle uses shot peened Dicronite coated gears that were case hardened, so no problem! Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: Last air cooled model?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 12:18:20 -0600
    ...The engine was also coated with an engine oil and cigarette ash mix.) Seems that 81 was a good year for Vanagons. Wonder what...
  • Re: rustproofing new fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sat, 1 May 2010 15:29:35 -0400
    If it were mine, I would consider getting it coated with truck bed liner. Incredibly durable stuff that in my experience does not come...
  • Re: Weird Coolant System Behavior
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 12 Feb 2000 02:31:15 +0100
    ...sender. > I was wondering if the inside of the radiator is coated with goop if this > could be messing up its heat transfer properties...
  • Pictures of Bush Bars from South Afrika
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 10:42:26 -0700
    ...Usually powder coated to > black. They > call them "bush bar". It is to move around the country roads, push > the > cattle out of the...
  • Re: Power mirrors on an '85?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:15:28 -0700
    ...pin (spring pin) or a solid 1/8" diameter dowel pin coated with epoxy glue like I did.� I used a drill-press to...
  • Re: Air intake
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 20 May 2008 23:52:45 -0700
    ...Maybe one of those K&N > washable filters that are coated with oil. I have no experience with > these permanent filters, but it's...
  • Re: Propane tank still wanted
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:30:55 -0400
    ...10:48 Frank Condelli<RAlanen@AOL.COM> napisał(a): > >> OK Chris, I have three on the shelf that have been refurbished and coated with...
  • Re: What adhesive to use on dash foil?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:26:44 -0500
    ...look at <http://www.tapecase.com/c.148.1.1/double-coated-tape-polyester-film.aspx>. Clearly whatever adhesive they're using on polyester...
  • Re: van over heats in traffic
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Wed, 7 Mar 2001 14:47:32 EST
    ...replacement pipes with the flanges smoothed and the whole system ceramic coated, and capped it off with a low restriction muffler (Dynamax 14427). It...
  • Re: propane tank draining help
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sun, 3 Feb 2002 15:07:19 -0800
    I just took my tank off and had it sandblasted and powder coated after getting new shut off valve and regulator. Just remember that...
  • Re: oh shit, here we go again (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 14:22:14 -0600
    ...Raising up, he stuck his coated finger into his mouth, made a foul face and pronounced "IS bear scat!!" John Rodgers '85 GL Driver...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Gauge install
    Historical mailing list - Ben S
    Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:40:59 -0700
    ...although i really would like to get those bolts out all the way and replace them with brand new parts coated with anti seize...
  • Installing a slider window
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:21:41 -0800
    ...I took a piece of 3/16" nylon clothesline (also coated in Vaseline) and put that into the window gasket channel. I overlapped the...
  • Re: LP tank--Epoxy paint V.S Urethane paint
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Sat, 4 Jan 2003 15:13:17 -0500
    ...the acid primer should be top coated 8 to 12 hours after final primer application. i use the acid primer because of it superior...
  • Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Young
    Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:39:52 -0400
    I found a pedestal box and had it powder coated black and installed a black stow and go seat to match the front passenger...
  • Re: feedback on 15 inch wheel options
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:33:36 -0700
    ...my appear to be powder coated black ..they're the south african version they sold a few years ago. very durable and glossy. I...
  • Re: window mounted swamp coolers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 24 Jun 2004 02:58:01 -0500
    ...In the process I ceramic coated the piston tops, cylinder walls, combustion chambers / exhaust and valves. Stan Wilder http://www.engineceramics.com/ ----- Original Message...
  • Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:56:20 -0800
    ...Then > > > afterwards there is always the question of what to do with the funnel > > > which is now coated with residual oil. > > > > > > The secret - the...
  • Re: Dometic Wiring Question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:47:04 -0700
    ...pump, cleaned up the rust that was > behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old insulation. So > now it...
  • Re: pitted cv problem decided
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Fri, 25 Oct 1996 19:52:01 -0400
    ...They are coated as well with some sort of surface coating, and I have a 4 with over 50k on the rebuilds from a...
  • Westy TABLES Available!!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:34:34 -0100
    ...Front or rear arms, if you need them, are $69.95 each including knobs, and are powder-coated to match. Shipping is additional. If...
  • Re: gun hiding?
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:09:42 -0800
    ...the only downside is the > heat > generated by the things...that'll be taken care of soon by the > ceramic-coated luggage rack, which...
  • Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
    Historical mailing list - R.C.
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 17:27:41 -0500
    ...if you see a gas utility worker, ask him if he knows if there's any unused short lengths of steel, plastic coated one...
  • Re: New Muffler, how hard is that?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Sat, 14 Aug 2004 15:38:30 -0400
    ...your other options for getting longer life out of a stock muffler is to have it ceramic coated or have it galvanized via Flammspritzverzinkung...
  • Sun Shade Special for all VW Vans
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:28:57 -0400
    ...The material is a Exterior Quality Vinyl coated Mesh that will block out 98% of the Sunlight. It will also reduce temps inside by...
  • a/c loads the system down and it stumbles and dies
    Historical mailing list - A J
    Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:05 -0400
    ...I coated everything with di-electric grease so that should hold it for several years. What can be causing the A/C to kill...
  • Re: Coils and Platinum Plugs!
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:48:18 -0800
    ...All the platium plug gets you is longer life and better conduction of electric current even when it is coated with oil and carbon...
  • Re: exhaust system options for 2.1 '91 vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:49:05 -0700
    ...exhaust systems available but am > wondering if anyone has tried Ceramic coated headers instead of a > stainless set. One VW-mechanic has told me...
  • Re: water repellant for canvas
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Jun 1995 15:22:01 +0100
    ...Aqualon is a 2 ply >>textured polyester duck fabric, coated with a PVC resin. Unlike >>laminated vinyl, >> Aqualon won't separate, crack or peel...
  • Re: Door handles and pedal pads
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:10:32 -0800
    ...But they have surface features to give grip and are powder coated. >> >> And… I’ve been using a pair for four months or so...
  • Re: tow behind trailer with lockable storage and gas tank
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 05:30:29 -0800
    ...I picked up my propane tank today which I had powder coated white and had it > installed with a new shut off valve and...
  • Re: Waterboxer head repair
    Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
    Wed, 4 Jun 1997 11:24:57 +0000
    As a side-note to this, has anyone ever had their heads ceremic coated to prevent (provide a permanent barrier) for this corrosion???? A...
  • PROpane tank tag welded
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:03:07 -0700
    ...If it's not leaking then you have a couple of > options. > If your tight on dollars then just keep it coated with some...
  • Re: Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
    Historical mailing list - JM/CO
    Wed, 17 Sep 2003 14:36:27 -0400
    ...1) had their terminals greased > (Vaseline?), 2) had the connection spray-coated with > some sort of clear lacquer-like substance (I even > bought some...
  • Re: van paint job
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:20:10 -0700
    ...Also, the fiberglass poptop is now "cloudy." Would that need to be repainted or clear coated? Patti 90 Westy Automatic On Mon, Apr 15...
  • '54 RHD Deluxe bus update - more welding
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 05 May 1996 17:34:09 -0700
    ...to go thru! I'm probably going to run that PVC coated flex conduit to replace the original metal tube. Ya see, all busses...
  • Water tank level sensor
    Historical mailing list - Ssittservl
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 04:09:07 EST
    ...I have cleaned out the green slime and black crud that coated the water tank in my recently purchased '87 Westfalia. Even the hoses...
  • Re: Screens for sliding windows?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:25:17 -0500
    ...They are black powder coated and they have black screen. $69.95 each. For non Westys we have temporary screens that fit in the...
  • Re: New HEY!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Sep 94 15:05:23 PDT
    ...sun (the un-top-coated part that was not in the sun looked as nice as the top-coated part, so I'd imagine...
  • Vanagon-Subaru Camper project FS
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:09:49 -0700
    ...It comes with a KEP auto transmission adapter to a Subaru 2.2, a new radiator, a new KEP mount, a new KEP coated...
  • Re: Gas leak HELP me please
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Wed, 8 Oct 1997 14:28:11 -0600
    ...The trough was coated with a 1/4" layer of dirt that I (repeatedly) mistook for the tank surface. Rust had made a fine...
  • Re: INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
    Fri, 30 May 2003 00:39:16 -0700
    ...to cook in my westy are > that > this griddle is Teflon coated (non-stick) and super easy to clean. It > is light > and not...
  • Re: '85 Turn Signal Issues
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:45:50 -0400
    ...Bulbs are all good, front >sockets were replaced a few years ago (and coated with dielectric >paste) and contacts are all nice and clean...
  • Re: hardwire jumping a vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:37:40 -0700
    ...There seems to be enough > room in the center walkway to run a coated wire from batt. to batt. under > the matt, and perhaps...
  • Porsche Powered Vanagon In Road Testing! - Pics Now Available!
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:27:05 -0500
    ...I also need to get my muffler customized (for better flow), ceramic coated, and installed. I have posted some pictures on yahoo. They don...
  • Re: Rapid left blinker after fix
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:17:18 -0800
    ...three female spade connectors on the wires to that corner and coated all connections in dilectric grease. All bulbs flash when the emergency flashers...
  • Re: rust and the wonders of naval jelly & keeping a van rust free
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 13:01:54 -0400
    ...Now I wish I had just taken it off and powder coated it. I may yet do that. That naval jelly is marvelous. It...
  • Re: re. MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 25 May 2002 21:06:10 -0500
    ...Its cool to see your tail pipe looking like its coated with talcum powder but other than that its just a bad trade, Stan...
  • Re: POR 15 Question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 06:48:37 EST
    ...POR-15 only needs to be top coated if it is exposed to ulta-violet light, sunlight, which only affects the shiny appearance not...
  • Re: Tank Liner
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 16:24:51 +1100
    ...and over through every possible orientation to ensure the kreem has coated every bit of every surface before it dries. For small tanks not...
  • Re: Getting my Westy ready for "Earl"
    Historical mailing list - ID Workshop
    Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:12:37 -0700
    ...meaning taken down to bare > metal - primed, sanded, base coated, and finally top coated with a quality > paint. And this quality job is not...
  • 89 Vanagon "losing" oil
    Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
    Fri, 1 May 1998 17:19:30 -0700
    ...My mechanic looked at the spark plugs, and one of the plugs appeared to be coated with oil. The compression on that one cylinder...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2009 (#2009-55)
    Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:03:31 -0800
    ...Then > > afterwards there is always the question of what to do with the funnel > > which is now coated with residual oil. > > > > The secret - the...
  • Re: [Syncro] Custom Syncro Springs
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 26 May 1999 18:09:55 -0700
    ...They have a black semi-gloss finish which I do not believe is power coated. The springs only are $200 CAD or aprox $138...
  • Re: Monster Awning for Vanagon Westy ONLY
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:12:15 -0600
    ...the ground > Multi strand Marine Quality Cord for full tension > industrial coated hooks and marine quality everything. > Aqualon Fabric ( same stuff we use for...
  • Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 2 Oct 2009 18:58:57 -0600
    ...Both sets come powder-coated in a durable satin black wrinkle finish and includes all hardware and mounting brackets. They fit all Vanagon models...
  • Re: Joe's Tranny questions...
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:28:33 EDT
    ...for pitting at the 4-5 o'clock position, new moly coated synchros, replace 1st and 2nd pinion shaft idler gears if excessively worn...
  • Re: Directionals work, flashers don't, 1991 Subie Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 5 Dec 2024 15:25:12 -0500
    ...Flasher now work fine. > > The contacts (legs) on the old fuse where coated with a white-colored substance. I have not had time to...