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• Gas pipe grommet
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:38:58 -0500
  ...I noticed that the rubber bit between the fuel filler pipe and the small vent/overflow pipe need replacing. I havent seen this part...
• Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:24:22 -0400
  ...but, the are > made > to be inserted into the inner side of the rubber bumper guard strip, and > then inserted into the appropriate slots...
• Re: Wiki: (was Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered)
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:49:19 -0500
  ...The misunderstanding, upon reconstruction, is ALL mine! If today were Friday, I would certainly bite on the rubber and suck lines though. Now back...
• Re: its alright ....its alright ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:53:56 -0800
  ...propane leaks is like using rubber doll in >>place of a human ... >>(no personal experience on that rubber doll bit--simply surmising) > > "... for I...
• Re: Cutting VW keys -- Steve's Lock Shop?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 5 May 2008 20:15:12 -0700
  ...I ordered VW rubberheaded logo keys at the VW Dealer for $11 each. They cut on the spot too. Most other dealers do not...
• Re: Floor Covering
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:42:45 -0500
  You need a high rubber content to make this work. We carry the Lloyds rubber mats, and they work great. Most material I've...
• Re: part number help
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Mon, 23 May 2005 23:50:49 EDT
  ...Anyway, it is the sliding door rubber threshhold scuff thingy, about 4' long black rubbery-plastic - softer than the injection molded piece on the...
• Re: Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:11:41 -0700
  ...All is well on that side, but I'd still like to know if the rubber donut (bushing) is a standard item that can...
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 10:23:16 -0800
  ...Not all like the > > old ones, really soft rubber. I wonder if it is some kind of > > polyuretane? I also bought the special pliers...
• Mickey Mouse Repair: Motor Mounts
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 10:13:46 -0400
  ...Decided that beyond the separation of rubber from metal the rubber itself didn't look so bad. Here's the Mickey Mouse part. I...
• Re: '91 Westy-Rubber Hose
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:22:05 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '91 Westy-Rubber Hose I've looked in the Bentley, seen drawings + pictures of the rubber tubing going from...
• glove box hangers/supports/tabs/cables whatever
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:06:45 EDT
  ...What year are > you dealing with? > > 80-85 vanagons had little rubber cables that hold the glovebox in the open position, '86-'91 had...
• Re: Good auto transmission mechanic/parts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:25 -0400
  There are no rubber seals in the valve body but the accumulator and the clutch pistons are all rubber seals. A stick governor or...
• Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:45:16 +0000
  ...experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation Hey, I've never used it or heard of it....but MAN, it sure gives me ideas...
• Heat smells rubbery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 21:33:49 -0400
  ...The bad part is that there is a strange rubber smell when the heat is on. Anyone have any thoughts on what is causing...
• Kombi Interior
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:51:19 -0500
  ...I would love to take out the carpet and put down the molded rubber mats and floor covers that a kombi has. I'm...
• Re: 303 Aerospace protectant for keeping window rubber in good condition
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 03:01:27 -0600
  ...DM&FS At 02:00 PM 3/12/2002 -0800, developtrust wrote: >There is nothing better than "303 Aerospace protectant" for rubber, vinyl, >fiberglass...
• 84GL distributor
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 07:13:49 -0800
  ...What is involved with popping out the distributor and turning it slightly so the rubber tube on the vacuum advance doesn't destroy itself...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:27:53 -0400
  ...AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose > Mineral spirits is what was used in the early days of automotive A/C, the > 50's...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:58:13 -1000
  How many people check, and pay careful attention to how much the outer water rubber gasket is commpressed ? Very very important to do that...
• Re: What is the scientific explanation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:18:04 -0800
  ...Carbon rubber mated against aluminum, for example, is a disastrous combination that will destroy aluminum very quickly. This is often found in carbon rubber...
• [T1] Shifter couplings...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 15:59:27 -0600
  ...The rear shifter coupling had lost all of the rubber inside of it. The "can" around the rubber was still intact but there must...
• gas tank vent hose wet
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 16:33:51 EDT
  ...At first glance the rubber hose with the fabric mesh to the overflow tanks on each side are wet with gasoline. These are easily...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:17:00 +0200
  ...quieter than my 85 or 87 >> >>syncro. >> >>That rubber strip is a hefty piece of rubber too. >> >>While recently at a junkyard I pulled...
• Re: Roof Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:38:37 -0800
  ...Bentley specifies the number of rubber washers to put on bolts on rear edge of rack. If I recall correctly it is double on...
• Re: Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 14:11:12 -0700
  ...Used it on my 91 GL > quarter panels (fiberglass/rubber) and I'm impressed. Used > it on all plastic, rubber, and fiberglass elements on...
• Re: Help! Stripped trans oil filler plug!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:09:13 -0500
  ...Find a rubber stopper to fit the hole. Drill a hole thru it as large as practical to accept a short piece of metal...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:13:54 -0700
  ...Since then, I've noticed some black "goo" oozing out the ends from between the sheath and rubber hose... Like sticky gooey melty rubber...
• Re: Westi window screens
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 08:54:24 +0200
  ...Easy work if rubber sealing and plastic are >not glued together. >Why don't change them? A new screen (non pop-out, >non sliding...
• Re: Rear mattress specs..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 07:57:08 -0500
  ...Thank you kindly. > Michael, if you are going to use foam rubber, one of those electric carving knives with the large serrations in the...
• Re: poptop edge rubber seal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 16:15:28 -0600
  Alan wrote: "> can anyone please tell me where to get new rubber seal for the front > edge of the pop top on a 81...
• Re: stay out of New Mexico - Jerome Jamboree
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:42:27 -0800
  ...Don't even ask about "Rubber Johnny". Tom Buese-what a long strange trip it has been Sorry, but I have to ask- Rubber...
• Shock absorber dust cover/rubber spring
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:14:44 +1000
  ...I find the dust cover/rubber spring covering one of the front shocks is broken. Can anyone tell me what the name of this...
• pilot bearing with rubber seal
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Tue, 5 Oct 2021 16:20:21 +0000
  anybody have experience with one? link? thanks mike
• Re: Little help with wind wing rubber replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:19:26 -0700
  ...For putting the rubber back, I suggest vaseline and plenty of it. The rubber seems to like it and it makes forcing it in...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 May 2010 17:28:09 -0700
  ...Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors >> >> >>Mine rubber "mounts" are shot and don't seem available any where. Are >>people >>just using rubber washers...
• Re: Barr's Leak ... How do I get rid of it ??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 18:42:41 EST
  ...It had the effect on the rubber that oil has (it breaks down the rubber). This is another reason why I don't like...
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:16:03 -0800
  ...I let a wire get caught under a rubber gasket. It leaked. The head has to come off to replace it, and with it...
• Re: full front rubber mat restore
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:39:13 -0800
  ...of how well Meguire's vinyl and > rubber cleaner/conditioner restored a recently purchased full front > rubber mat. > > http://shufti.wordpress.com > > > I'm...
• Re: New water tank outlet
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 7 Aug 2018 15:32:35 -0500
  ...It's long enough and narrow enough to fit in the opening and push through that rubber flap. If the pressure causes a backup...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 13:10:26 -0600
  ...They make >rubber mats (bed liners) for truck beds that would work well for >this. souldn't be hard to find. > >Around me you...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:32:54 -0700
  Personally, I say yes to low stress! I'm now brainstorming on how to make the rubber isolating pieces. (they are $$ per piece new...
• Re: Wanted Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:05:42 -0400
  ...Will buy or have a front one piece rubber floor mat to trade. It's the rubber mat goes on top of metal floor...
• Re: Idling- at steady or variable speed ?
  Historical mailing list - WaywrdCyc
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 08:21:43 EST
  ...As for the possible vacume leak remove the rubber "s" shaped tube that connects the air box to the throttle body .They tend to...
• Re: Sticky Sliding Door Rubber Seal
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 19:31:30 -0800
  ...If he >leaves it out for a couple of days and tries to open it, the rubber >seal to the sliding door often sticks...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 04:47:48 -0800
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538625006 -Dana- T Berk wrote: > > -Dana- > > The upper rubber valve cover gasket is...
• FS still,mint tan middle carpet mat&more
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 10:40:45 EDT
  ...two black plastic bumper gaurds 3 hub caps rear hatch seal, perfect almost new rubber passenger side vanagon stock tan carpet mat
• Re: wtb - 2wd fuel pump mounting bracket
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 07:17:43 -0700
  See page 20.26 of the Bentley - I'm looking for the entire mount, including the rubber bits you mention, plus the metal pieces...
• FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:17:05 EST
  i have a original factory front floormat for the vanagon..its all black rubber.. it replaces your front carpet, or i guess you could...
• procedure: replacing engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 13:05:35 -0500
  ...Bentley 13.38 says that I can change out my 2.1L rubber engine mounts with the engine still in the bus. Do I...
• WARNING: Don't use "donuts" to lift your Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 19:34:31 -0800
  ...The bottom donut was almost destroyed! The center of these donuts are entirely make of rubber (the outer part is metal). This center rubber...
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:08:29 -0500
  ...I let a wire get caught under a rubber gasket. It leaked. The head has to come off to replace it, and with it...
• Re: Window seal beauty ring/trim?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:24:31 -0700
  The only issue that can occur is that the rubber will "shrink" a little bit exposing non-oxidized paint around the edge. Cheers, Jeff...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 06:01:16 EDT
  ...The rubber mat over the driver and passenger steps. In case you've never had the pleasure of removing one, try looking at yours...
• Re: 2.1L heads leaking @ -10?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:20:24 -0500
  ...I assume that the rubber is getting harder and the loss of elasticity means a less than perfect seal with the head. When the...
• Re: KYB shocks
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 19:40:57 -0600
  ...It turned out to be that the top rubber mount supplied with the KYB's is a lot softer than the original rubber pads...
• AFM square rubber washer broken
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:26:58 -0400
  ...I took the AFM off the air cleaner hosing and noticed the square rubber washer was broken. Now,I have no idea where to...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2012 11:04:57 -0400
  ...I wonder if packing them in SilGlyde or something else non rubber-rotting might not be a bad idea so the water can't...
• Re: Spring Spacers?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:15:20 -0400
  Waaaay back in the 80's I tried some rubber spacers to lift the sagging back end of my Cougar XR7. The rubber split...
• Re: Front roof carrier for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 12:50:16 -0500
  ...I have used the Rubbermaid "Action Packer" with great success. It seals quite well, keeping my stuff dry. Just use a "spider" bungee cord...