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• Re: Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:14:25 -0500
  ...gasket? Should it have one? Could I use one of the liquid >gaskets? If so, what do you recommend, it obviously gets hot from...
• Re: acetone
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:13:58 -0700
  ...acetone > An organic solvent is a liquid which is based upon carbon-containing > compounds, in contrast to an aqueous solvent, which is a liquid...
• Re: FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 11:48:17 EST
  Over on this side of the world we mix 1/2 cup of Liquid TIDE with 1 cup of Grain Alcohol to absorb the...
• Re: coolant pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 22:09:41 EST
  ...Proper seal for vacuum evacuation of liquid from the overflow tank to the reservoir. I usually see 1 to 2 inches before the cap...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:35:40 -0700
  ...still in design phase) new external 12v connector for aux system to gen set way to keep water in liquid state in winter. jimt
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 06:44:41 -0800
  ...It used a small piece of Gore-Tex, which air can pass through but not liquid. Unfortunately, my old computer died and I have...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 May 2004 to 2 May 2004 - Special issue (#2004-404)
  Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
  Sun, 2 May 2004 14:09:58 -0700
  Actually, liquids CAN be compressed, but they do not compress as much as gases do. In high school we had a general science textbook...
• Re: brush-on canvas waterproofer?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:29 -0400
  ...brush-on canvas waterproofer? I spray on liquid treating on canvas tilts that we manufacture. There is a waterbased product that I used to...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 03:22:00 -0500
  ...After the first measurement, the > > probes were rinsed between measurements. > > Note that the resistance of liquids generally cannot be measured > > accurately with a typical...
• Re: back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:45:03 -0700
  ...anything oily , wether spray or liquid. if liquid.....like engine oil, just a spoonful or two . then crank engine with plugs out and igntion...
• Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 11:45:54 -0500
  Running the heater (on any liquid cooled engine with a heater core) is a classic way to help to cool an overheated engine. Yes...
• Re: save this '89 westy!!!! $4500 Re: Another C4C vanagon, this time at a VW ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:51:49 EDT
  ...have until monday, and then the motor will be siezed with liquid > silicate... > > SOMEONE BUY THIS!!!! > RUSSELVW.COM > THEIR NUMBER IS > 410-744-2300 > > >
• Re: I got grafitied
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 17:06:15 +0000
  ...I spent quite a while with liquid soft scrub > clenser trying to remove it, ending up with a much less prominent but > still very...
• Idle Problem?
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 21:27:13 -0600
  ...This does not happen when the engine has been run for a while, I suppose the heat evaporates the liquid before it can fall...
• Lock won't turn
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:26:21 -0700
  ...I have removed it from the door and soaked it in many different items. (WD-40, Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, silicone spray) Still no...
• freezing (NVC - was RE: Winter Camping at Pokagon State Park)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:48:46 -0500
  ...Winter Camping at Pokagon State Park ::: :::Entity Aaron spoke thus: ::: :::> I noticed that a 2 liter :::> bottle of sprite was still liquid. So I...
• Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jun 97 06:00:04 PDT
  ...Made by the same company that makes Liquid Wrench, it's labeled as Lubricant. It has teflon, mineral oil and perc as a solvent...
• Re: Vanagon glass update: window tint -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:27:45 -0800
  Our local auto parts store Kragen sells a liquid in a spray bottle for "deTinting" I don't know what it is.. almost like...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#237685424:VW,AUDI,PORSC...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 12:51:40 EST
  ...dispose of used and/or elder merchandise at far more than liquidation, classified or swap meet prices. My point is only that an informed...
• Re: why does my electric clock stop and go?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 16:36:19 -0800
  ...still be reading the right time when the display re- appears. Liquid crystal displays can be temperamental, but I doubt the temperature is getting...
• Re: Addco sway bar installation -- thank you!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 09:15:41 -0500
  ...I don't even want to know how someone figured this out! Think of the other liquids and tools that they probably had to...
• Re: Filling the Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:25:31 -0500
  ...When the tank is at 80%, liquid propane will be discharged. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Westy range burner needs repair
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:57:27 -0300
  ...Did you spill or boil-over some liquid? Usually that's all that is wrong. Get yours specs/magnifying glass on and take a...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:32:53 -0500
  ...The liquid extinguishes > Class C fires without conducting electricity back to the operator. It also > provides good visibility during discharge without the risk of...
• Re: Big Boy Toys
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:51:20 -0600
  ...Maybe this is an in store liquidation?????? Did you see it in a flyer????? I have been waiting for a basic price drop on...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:17:12 -0700
  A'yup, that risk aversion should also extend to running highly pressurized flammable liquids circulating throughout the hot sparky-sparky environment of your engine...
• Re: How do you fill the propane tank? and re:Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 12:04:50 -0400
  ...tank to allow for vaporization of the liquid petroleum "gas," otherwise you can get the liquid petroleum coming through to the appliances, which is...
• Re: Just a few more questions....(long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 May 2001 21:50:54 -0400
  ...When liquid starts coming through the bleed fitting the valve *should* shut off flow into the tank. Turn off fill, shut bleed screw, vent...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:31:00 -0700
  ...That is a two stage regulator > and it is now required for indoor cooking-heating appliances to ensure that > liquid propane never makes it...
• Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:57:26 -0800
  ...http://youtu.be/XaTi1dJUEUg I know a thing or two about liquids sloshing :) alistair On 2013-02-11, at 5:47 PM, David Beierl...
• Diagnoses Please!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 09:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I see no liquid dripping, but noises always bother me. Any ideas? 2) The right front window keeps falling "off-the-track". In reality...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 23:55:56 -0500
  ...clutch actuating lever, which I assume is where you're stuck) liquid wrench, then a two-jaw puller and cranked it up somewhat, then...
• Re: digitool building
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 21:44:01 -0600
  ...DO NOT use liquid flux, unless it is rosin type. The acid flux is not suitable for electronic work. Instead, tin the wire before...
• Re: I didnt want to let this day pass
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 17:50:59 EST
  ...A potent concoction of beef and yeast extracts that result in a thick liquid that visually resembles opaque molasses. It has a very distinctive...
• Re: bethany,ok show
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 05:15:20 -0500
  ...and get back with me. >I'd love to go and liquidate about five five gallon pails of small >plasticparts and other 80-83...
• Re: New AC Thing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 23:24:50 -0700
  ...mention sitting directly on top of a dozen gallons of >explosive > > liquid, with poisonous coolant circulating under pressure right in front >of > > you. > >Well...
• Re: Subaru-Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 14:20:32 -0500
  ...chris>> Does this amaze you Chris? Volks don't have much liquid cash laying around for exotic play toy's these days. Especially play...
• Re: Heatshrink wire connectors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 18:05:02 -0400
  ...It has a liquid inside. When you heat them, the liquid melts, > completely makes the connection waterproof, and you see some of it on...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 16:42:12 -0500
  ...Thank you. > > If the "air" is indeed steam, then wouldn't it return to liquid form once > the system cools? > > > > > > On Mon, Sep 9...
• Easy outs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 14:58:31 -0800
  ...1) LOTS of liquid wrench, even if you've already soaked it. 2) Drill the biggest hole you can into the old fastener, so...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:32:00 -0700
  ...On 06/27/2012 03:13 PM, Jeff Schwaia wrote: > Nothing dumb, other than using a highly flammable liquid/vapor to > check for vacuum...
• Camper gear bargains, was: Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:49:03 -0700
  ...Lots of nice stuff meant to be fitted to those things was liquidated at low prices instead. Most of that surplus stuff has been...
• Another coolant leak!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Feb 1995 17:08:30 -0600
  ...On closer inspection, the liquid turned out to be engine coolant! Seems the rear heater core under the back seat developed a leak and...
• Re: FS 91 carat $3500 in USA New Jersey
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:29:49 -0800
  ...so need to liquidate. > Vehicle ID wv2yb0257mg006821 > Seller Info Member Name: jpassion3 > View seller's other ads > For sale by Private Party > (908) 369...
• WaterWetter Supercoolant in diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:52:29 -0500
  ...This liquid product can be used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines, which provides much better heat transfer...
• Pictures of SD 508 innards
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:37:15 -0700
  ...piston plate.Takes 3 to 5 hp to run this thing.Liquid refergerant will "slug the compressor and destroy teh reeed valves. The difference...
• Westy sink waterpump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 0:29:42 EDT
  ...I contemplated filling it with liquid wrench for a while. Then I realized that it would be worse to have the liquid wrench leak...
• Raise The Rear!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 15:34:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...front meaning radiator) and nothing, no hiss, no bubbly liquid, no non bubbly liquid. The coolant is not flowing to the radiator from the...
• Re: 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 11 May 1997 10:09:57 -0400
  ...With liquid wrench and some care the job wasn't too bad, the cost of the pipes on the other hand....
• Re: loud fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:11:27 -0700
  ...In simplest terms, cavitation is the process in which a liquid changes to a vapor due to a reduction in pressure. This can occur...
• Re: mystery of the missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 09:14:15 -0500
  ...I suspect that an air pocket could be causing your symptom; gases expand and contract much more than liquids. Try some cautious bleeding of...
• Re: bleeding questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:27:05 -0800
  ...my > '85's coolant reservoir > vary quite a bit as the liquid in the system expands > and contracts __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus...
• CV joints...condition?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:00:10 -0800
  ...About 2 wks ago, I began 'basting' the bolts with Liquid Wrench and surprise, they all came out without a hitch. The joints were...
• Re: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 05:32:29 -0400
  ...A loose tank, if knocked about causing the neck to break, can become a rocket propelled missile; OR, even if depressurized, the liquid fuel...
• advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:05:44 +0000
  ...cabinet if you remove the middle shelf comes with an optional liquid level indicator screw.Since I plan to use this with my Coleman...
• Re: From Jay Leno's Garage -- Coolant
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 10:49:05 -0400
  ...or 30 miles down the road, all the while watching your liquid dollars blowing out the back:) OTOH, with very low system pressure you...
• The dirty work
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 18:52:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Perhaps there's something cheaper and almost as effective on grease, like Dawn dishwashing liquid? This is probably OK on the shrouding, but how...
• Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:13:06 -0700
  ...I'd like to keep all liquids in a state where I can drink them. Although last winter was really mild, 2 winters ago...
• Re: Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 07:45:01 -0800
  ...In order to get that much energy out of a liquid you have to be able put it in to the liquid first. How...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:40:24 -0500
  ...When Germany surrendered, we got the liquid scientists here in Huntsville. The Russians took the solid fuel scientists. They had powerful rockets that could...