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• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:25:10 -0700
  ...KG6RCR |David Beierl has a cool suggestion to use RTV gasket compound and |Vaseline to form a new gasket, and I'm predisposed to...
• Re: Fridge question ---(Sorry)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 15:15:43 -0400
  ...unnecessary. > >I believe this has something to do with the ammonia compound that is used >as a "refrigerant" settling into a crystalline form after...
• Re: Vanagon oil light question for you - dissection of the light
  Historical mailing list - "Helen Fahy (by way of David Beierl )"
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 19:15:43 -0400
  ...unless the line actually became plugged with > pipe tape or pipe compound or something else. A very small bore would > make the gauge respond...
• Re: Yellow road stripe removal
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 13:54:03 -0400
  ...Any thing left after this can often be rubbed off with rubbing compound and then waxed. If you keep you car waxed these sorts...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 10:53:36 -0700
  ...I also used antisieze compound on the hardware. I also managed to find some 8mm all thread in stainless and made up my own...
• Re: Tremclad colour match and useage?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 6 May 2007 18:44:03 -0400
  ...A crazy compound dent at eye level on post forward of rear > side window. (what the h**l did PO back into ?!) Have primed...
• Re: Nokian Tires
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:48:54 -0500
  ...The C2 is supposedly more of a 'year-round' tread compound, and the CQ is more of a winter-only compound. That's the...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 02:10:07 -0500
  ...pipe with a tap and using plenty of copper anti-seize compound is a good idea. the real test is to measure the voltage...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:16:55 -0800
  ...brake poorly in some situations because of > their tread design and compound. Are they safer tires just because they > are index 99 or 102...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:59:05 -0600
  ...Early formulations achieved that by using sulfur > compounds > which corrode yellow metals (synchros). They tend to smell really > nasty. > > So, you will find people...
• Re: friday - home made rosin flux
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:53:51 -0700
  ...acid and >>potassium borates, combined with complex >>potassium fluoborate and fluoride compounds. >>Fluorides, up to 40 percent in flux content, >>give these fluxes their...
• WD-40 ain't lubricating oil, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 15:02:24 -0700
  ...Anti-Seize compounds are medium oils with graphite and other additives which you can apply LIGHTLY to fasteners which may be subjected to heat...
• Re: [Fwd: head electrolysis cure?]
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 13:19:26 -0500
  ...However, any electrolysis will compound this problem obviously. Only solution for this portion of the head pitting problem is to drain and replace coolant...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:50:58 -0600
  ...Unleaded fuel in Cities is full of anti-polutant compounds (water) and has less usable octane than the fuel sold out in small counties...
• Re: starter motor remaining on?
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Sun, 15 May 2005 05:51:06 -0600
  ...This compounds my theory that the starter is "busy" or > that some crucial relay is locked in an unpleasant manner. > > * Today, it did not...
• Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:01:55 -0400
  ...This allows great crimping pressure without breaking your hand or needing to use a compound-action mechanism. I'm sure Greenlee and others make...
• Re: value a EV
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Gale
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 09:04:32 -0400
  ...My problem was compounded by the fact that the Air Force had me temporarily in N. Dakota and my agent/policy was in N...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:41:55 -0500
  ...May help to pull the fin >>> assembly >>>> off, clean the old heat sink compound off both surfaces, and reinstall >>> with >>>> a *THIN* I mean...
• Intermittent Oil Pressure Light and Buzzer -- conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:13:37 -0400
  ...Possibly there are compounding reasons for this disappointment. Otherwise, I am satisfied with this method. The kit shipped same day I ordered it and...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Welch Plug
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 7 May 2014 06:06:22 -0400
  ...to clean the area well > and seal it with some sealing compound: JB weld, Epoxy, RTV Silicone etc. > All that plug is doing is...
• Re: Another fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:28:44 -0400
  ...But two 1/4 ounce tubes of thermal conductive paste (aka "heat > sink paste" or "heat sink compound") from RadioShack. > 2. Pull off the...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 00:56:22 -0500
  ...the tube like this.I also tried to use > heat sink compound. The type that goes between electronic heat > sinks and the > chassis. Also...
• Re: Back to writing about my Vanagon restoration
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 16:22:52 -0400
  ...And POR15 of course.Where welding is needed he uses Pro Form PF534 galvanizing compound on those parts. When the hard work is done...
• Re: poptop paint
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:09:59 -0700
  ...Only the manufacturer can specify what tinting compounds can be added, and they will be part of their system. The more sophisticated the paint...
• Car WAX & other stuff for your paint
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 07:32:26 -0800
  ...remnants on the front, but that's >probably >just a rubbing-compound kinda thing... > >bcnu - Grungy (John Gladu) (Houston, TX) grungy@mindless.com >'60...
• Re: Cylinder head repair question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 18:18:51 -0500
  ...I have a lapping tool > and compound.A spring compressor to remove all valves. My question is > valve guides? Can these be changed by...
• Re: repairing sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 22 May 2007 22:28:27 -0400
  ...I'm thinking about using some thread >locking compound when I put it back together, but the locktite 242 >that I have says it...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 10:48:34 -0800
  ...required a > delicate balance between applying enough pressure to get the compound to work > effectively and applying too much pressure resulting in it working...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 May 2004 17:30:40 -0500
  ...have the glass or rope slide in the rubber, use DC4 compound on it. > I't's a Dow-Corning Silicone dielectric paste used...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:06:10 -0500
  ...The exceptions might have been in the really big compound engines like the Wright (?) or perhaps it was the Pratt & Whitney (?) 3350 cu. in...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 May 2014 19:29:40 -0500
  ...They form compounds that precipitate when calcium and magnesium are present. These deposits lead to corrosion underneath. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: mcneely4@cox.net...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 19:16:22 -0800
  ...ant-seize compound, teflon paste from the hardware store. # 1 and 3 in particular ..help .stick the screws in nicely .........prevent corrosion ( the main...
• Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:35:33 -0700
  ...I always put an anti-seize compound on the threads of all spark plugs. It's also good to not just leave them in...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:21:31 -0700
  ...1016-4 1 Turtle Wax� White Paste Polishing Compound 426g $4.49 *NOT* rubbing compound cdn Product# 39-1021-4 http://www.canadiantire.ca...
• Re: Another Bus Depot side tent question
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Sat, 8 Aug 2020 11:23:43 -0400
  Ha Ha, that would be an entire compound for sure. The only thing I find with the awning is that it's heavy. But...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sun, 24 May 2020 15:16:12 -0700
  ...Fluid Film type product that would not harm or degrade tire compounds. > It would likely only be of use when a vehicle is in...
• Re: Exhaust Flange Gaskets and torque
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:26:35 -0800
  ...it seems that no one knows to always put anti-seize compound on spark plug threads. ) in other words, 14 ft lbs is not...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:54:43 -0500
  ...Water is a "universal solvent," meaning that many substances dissolve in it, because it is a polar, covalent compound. However, it is far from...
• Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 10:03:45 -0500
  ...It's not designed > for winter use, but is a good sturdy tire and nice and quiet. > > The Winter Comtrac has noticably softer compound...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2005 (#2005-397)
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Tue, 17 May 2005 00:48:08 -0400
  ...JB Weld ); the fan's thermal switch removed, thermally-conductive heatsink compound applied and then remounted; I have removed the pressurized water inlet and...
• PIFF Project - Blue Mongrel / Call for HELP
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:44:27 -0700
  ...Further compounding the situation, Anna is on a fixed income so the situation is rather bleak. But, there is a some good news. Thanks...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:41:00 +0000
  Yeah, my dad used to say that if there was ever a place to use anti-seize compound it was on the threads of...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:58:34 -0500
  ...After reinstalling the engine and rebolting the torque converter use some "locktight" compound on the 3 bolts. Hope this helps. Rick Koller '90 syncro...
• Head gasket leak - does retorquing work?
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Fri, 10 May 2002 18:04:47 -0300
  ...It would seem to me that retorquing the head would break the seal of the sealing compound we are suposed to use on the...
• Re: rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 20:35:12 -0400
  ...Put antisieze compound on the new bleeder! TEMiller George Goff wrote: >In a message dated 10/6/04 9:41:55 PM, biobsd@VERIZON...
• Re: Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:40:46 -0400
  ...10:20: > > Please read the MSDS sheet for this compound. CAS is the chemical abstracts number. We chemists check these things before we screw...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:26:01 -0500
  ...But I can > find out. > > There are 3 different compounds for specific uses. I'm not in > position at the moment to elaborate, but...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:07:03 EDT
  ...80's Civics! Maybe they are made of a stronger rubber compound or maybe they will truly fail around the end of their predicted...
• Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:05:37 -0700
  ...I tried rubbing compound, seemed to work but there would also be alot of elbow grease involved. Finally I pulled out my dremel with...
• Re: Aircooled '81 2L cylinder sealing ring questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:36:07 -0500
  ...You may want to lap the cylinders to the heads with some valve grinding compound. #3) Many VW independent shops may have extras of...
• Re: Threadjack...was camping ice cream added automatic stuff ....
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:48:12 -0400
  ...We do laundry > in our 'automatic" washer, a sheet rock joint compound bucket, when > traveling...Just toss your dirty clothes into one of those...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:21:07 -0700
  ...or equiv rotors and some 280mm > vented discs with "fast road" compounds and start from > there. If you are always hauling a trailer and...
• Re: AC relay question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:36:56 -0600
  Straight 134a is only a single compound. Since it is not a mixture, the composition will not change if some leaks out. Of course...
• Re: best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:55:45 -0500
  ...Adhesives, removers, all kinds of paints & primers, panel fasteners, body screws and fasteners, polishes, compounds, body fillers, POR15, sand papers, tools...etc, etc, etc...
• Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:27:53 -0700
  ...you just made me think of some 'non-peranent bedding compound' on the spindle under the bearing. Soemthing sticky that has some body to...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:44:55 -0600
  ...Writes; > > > > "Unleaded fuel in the Cities is full of anti pollutant compounds ( > > water > > )" > > > > Bwa , Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, !!! > > > > Sorry Stanley, not this time--- > > Crazy...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:59:41 -0600
  ...Most new > fuels > > have anti knock compounds added along with the Green Peace juices. > I > > think everybody runs regular unleaded in their vans unless...
• Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:23:13 -0600
  ...You could have advised the poster on the welds without being offensive, and you could have apologized rather than compounding the insult. > > Ken > > On...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 09:16:32 8
  ...Using water that is unusually high or low in these compounds may actually impair proper functioning of the inhibitors. -Wes Wes Neuenschwander Seattle, WA...
• Re: Burning Magnesium Engine Case
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 May 1999 08:25:22 -0500
  ...the engine case may or may not have sufficient oxygen bearing compounds to sustain a fire, Magnesium, once hot enough, has such an affinity...