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• Re: Paulchen Racks Paucity (yes, and other racks as well)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 23:25:07 EST
  ...Constructed of plastic coated steel, the Paulchen racks will hold more than just bikes. There is an optional storage container available, and you can...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:44:45 -0600
  ...As much as I hated to do it; I coated my exhaust system with Ceramic and that got rid of the varmints. Stan Wilder...
• Re: Tach project wiring tip
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:12:57 -0700
  ...It has three usable wires that are coated well and one is green, the same color as the original tach wire. > > So, I’m...
• Fuel Supply? was: Yesterday's Engine Fire
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 23:56:17 -0700
  ...All those "old" rubber hoses, plastic-coated wires, paint. Then consider the fairly efficient vent shafts (D pillars) and how close the fender wells...
• Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 01:58:14 -0500
  ...rods), CM retainers, racing >valve locks >-New AMC cylinder heads >-Ceramic coated heads, sealing surface, exhaust system, pistons, exhaust >valve radius, exhaust port. >-Slight...
• Re: Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 20:38:26 -0400
  ...Thus, I'm looking to hear what was the life span of your head gaskets and under what conditions (standard heads, ceramic coated heads...
• Interesting oil leak - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:05:18 -0700
  ...The rear hatch and bumper were coated with a mist of oil. When I looked underneath, I saw a couple (5-7) drops on...
• Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:36:06 -0400
  ...Unless > > you spring for stainless steel or take the parts somewhere and have them > > professionally coated, they rust in short order. You can always...
• Re: Blacks and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:45:31 -0800
  ...So I just had the Window Wipers powder coated, along with the Wing Window Frames, and they look great. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 21:13:13 -0500
  ...Then I disassembled the valve (it is crimped but can be uncrimped) and found that the valve seat was carbon coated. This was cleaned...
• Re: Rust protection...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:42:06 EST
  ...Wish I would have powder coated it, but Oh Well :o) Such is life !!! Best, John C SLC, UT...
• FS 85 Wolfsburg Westfalia Without Kitchen W/73.4K
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 1 May 2009 14:09:15 -0600
  ...They did some camping in it, but once they became too old to camp, they stored it in the barn, coated with wax. You...
• '85 1.9L Stumbles Off Idle When Warm
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 09:39:27 EST
  ...This fall I installed a new exhaust system (coated), muffler and O2 sensor -- again big improvements. When the van is cool the throttle response...
• Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:28:22 +0800
  ...I have had the coated headers on for 8 months/10,000 miles and they are holding up extremely well, no rust or burn...
• Re: clutch shudder?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:39:39 -0400
  ...My hatch was also well coated with oil. Bottom line ... you choose the time to do it ... or it will choose it for you...
• Re: How to drill-out broken bolt extractor?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:31:20 -0800
  ...The drill bit (titanium nitride coated) used for the pilot hole in the bolt hardly scratches the broken extractor. Anyone else been there? Solved...
• Re: Can The Fuzz Inside Westy Pop-Top Be Easily Removed??(fish)
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 16:11:52 -0400
  ...JOhn TOmljenovic >I see that the interior top surface of this thing is coated with a strange >fuzz... it seems like it was glued...
• Re: Thanks to the list and a very brief 2.3L WBX writeup
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 11:07:16 -0700
  ...Miscommunication left gasket sealing surface un-coated. I was a little dissapointed by that, but didn't have enough time to do anything about...
• Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:10:10 -0800
  ...The parts being coated will be in an oven for = >> about 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If its for exterior parts = >> being exposed...
• Re: WTB 2" reciever for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:42:58 -0600
  ...paint it yourself with an epoxy paint or have it powder coated.Then you should never have to deal with an ugly old rusted...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 16:55:17 -0500
  ...They had even Powder Coated everything a real bright red. These brake$ really worked, the more heat build up the better! Bad thing wa...
• Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:38:40 -0500
  ...Your molly coated Syncros will not dissolve, you can't > shift > > a > > Vanagon fast enough to feel a difference in shifting speeds and the...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:43:08 -0800
  ...Maybe new ones come pre-coated > with thread-locker or something? > > I just looked at the ones I removed and they look absolutely ordinary...
• Re: Bucko update - electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:23:14 -0800
  ...If you are lucky enough to have gold flashed/coated contacts, do NOT use an abrasive cleaner. You'll just take off the gold...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:45:22 -0400
  ...We had been trying something new at that time and having the headers ceramic coated. This customer was from Canada and he wanted the...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:28:18 -0600
  ...I used front wheel mounts hanging from the top bar and a plastic-coated chain to lock everything together when I wanted to keep...
• FW: Can The Fuzz Inside Westy Pop-Top Be Easily Removed?? FISH
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 08:09:27 -0400
  ...I see that the interior top surface of this thing is coated with a strange fuzz... it seems like it was glued on, and...
• Re: Westy shower
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:47:45 -0500
  ...I use a home made > >dowel rod with rubber coated hooks on each end to keep the back door open > >since the struts can...
• Re: Charging the battery
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:25:35 -0700
  ...I've been using two pieces of coated copper wire (scavanged from residential wire) as "handles" for lifting starter battery out. Maybe not the...
• Re: Got my replacement diesel dipstick--happy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:53:22 +0000
  I have purchased body panels from the UK for less than I could buy them in the USA, and they were coated with an...
• Re: New led strip under gutter
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:26:03 -0700
  ...of continuous strip of light. > >>>> > >>>> Any, adhesive backed and thick clear coated front as was the last > one. I like this mod, esp with...
• Re: Those blue xenon HID headlight bulbs all over ebay
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:49:56 -0800
  ...The blue-appearing lenses in many Asian-made fog lamps ("ion crystal", "gold irridium", and other nonsensical marketing names) are coated with a multilayer...
• Re: Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:27 -0700
  ...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: More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:14:22 -0500
  ...ie new AMC heads or just JB weld and or Ceramic Coated heads > > really seem to be the final cure for the head leak...
• Re: Deer and Bull Bar Availability in the USA
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 14:24:33 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Bob Stevens wrote: > Not exactly what you're looking for but could be added to then powder coated...
• Frontend Parts Availability
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:28:59 -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: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:18:09 -0700
  ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed > >> recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
• Re: Have I screwed up this head?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 22:28:57 -0700
  ...than a cutting tap (using a 'plug' style tip) and when coated with a *dry* film of anti-seize will do as good a...
• Re: Shady Boy Awnings Pricing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 17:51:22 -0800
  Wolfgang quoted me $285 Cdn + a bit more if you want some other options like the Stainlees Steel mounting hardware, Silicone coated awning material...
• Re: Oil Pump Gasket (was: oil pressure)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 10 May 2007 08:25:48 -0700
  ...gasket, I used one cut from a piece of newspaper paper coated with something (name long forgotten) I got from Kragen. My oil pump...
• Re: Propane tank still wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:49:10 -0500
  ...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: Shoddy German Workmanship?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 19:20:53 -0400
  ...seems some mysterious red paint was coated >around where the speedo clips in, and was preventing >it from seating tight all the time. > >So...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:20:19 -0700
  ...I prefer the OEM look over vans that have been repainted with a single clear coated color. One quart will do the top, and...
• Re: GL-4 vs GL-5 Some more good reading!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 21:24:32 -0500
  ...I've certainly never seen a moly coated synchro damaged by Swepco or other high end oils. As a point of reference, modern Porsche...
• Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:03 -0700
  ...However, it seems to me that > even > if they clear coated the silvered side it would never hold up nearly > as > long as if...
• Re: Cold Start Unsolved: Help
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 13:03:00 -0400
  ...find in the engine compartment including the engine > ground strap and coated them with dielectric grease before plugging back > together. All to no avail...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - cruise control - problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:14:52 -0700
  ...permanent given the poor condition of the rubber > membrane that I coated. > > I checked with the local VW dealer's parts counter this morning...
• FS 2.1 WBX Tacoma Washington
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 16:08:11 -0500
  ...The syncro headers are new from the dealer then powder coated. This was done less then 3,000 miles ago along with many of...
• suggestion from the world of boats for falling A/C ducts...
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 08:09:21 -0400
  ...an eight of an inch epoxy coated door skin brace is very strong ... it can be painted or varnished... I would varnish it and...
• Re: Ever wonder what's in your fire extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 09:42:36 -0700
  ...Before I could get it stopped, the entire > front passenger area was coated with a layer of baking soda! These > little buggers really put...
• Re: Spark plug recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  The Autolite plugs are a "Black Oxide" coated plug. No way would I use these in the VW aluminum head. Make sure to change...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:23:54 -0600
  ...They started building cars in the 80s with steel >> panels >> coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. > > This is NOT galvanizing...
• Re: gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:04:44 -0500
  ...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: spare tire compartment gas can?????
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:04:55 EDT
  ...I assume it has been coated with an anticorrosive film to minimize rust buildup. (Not the case with the classic VW spare gas cans...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 17:11:33 -0500
  ...You might also consider getting the new muffler and tailpipe > ceramic coated to help prevent rust in the future. Depending on where > you get...
• Re: Heater Hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 15:20:29 -0800
  ...In any case, I tossed the plastic tees and went with some fancy ceramic-coated Arctic Cat 5/8" tees I found locally (in...
• Re: Friday: drill bit sharpening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:42:30 -0700
  ...Any opinions about TiN coated bits? > > Thanks, > Larry A. > had to drill some rather hard stuff
• Re: What adhesive to use on dash foil?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:15 -0600
  ...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: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:59:08 -0600
  ...attached. > > The fabric appears to be a fairly light ripstop nylon, coated with (I > am guessing) urethane. Has a slightly rubbery feel. > > Deployment (without...
• Re: $4000 '85 Westy/ thread stolen for rust question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:57:39 -0700
  ...I have had scaly metal ground down and "miracle coated " to have it come back within a year. I have seen tons of people...