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Re: Behind the reefer
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 17 May 2005 09:36:49 -0600
...JB Weld ); the fan's thermal switch removed, > thermally-conductive heatsink compound applied and then remounted; I > have removed the pressurized water inlet and...
Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 30 May 2014 19:13:47 -0700
...self-taught' and nobody ever clued them in to using bedding compound (a pre-silicone pre-poly____ substance that all boatbuilders of old are...
Re: Dometic improvement
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003 22:03:00 -0800
...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: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 01:10:29 -0400
...If you stick a thermometer on the cooling fins/tube with heat sink compound and cover it with putty you'll be able to...
Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:53:09 -0600
...These are studless & very > soft in compound, with smallish treadblocks full of siping. They grip > remarkably well on snow or black ice... I even...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:32:52 -0700
...I, too, like to use just a little high temp anti-seize compound on the edges of my brake pads to ensure they can...
Re: [vanagon] Re: electrolysis
Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
Tue, 9 Oct 2001 11:29:12 EDT
...Unfortunately, these compounds are hydrolyzed (react with water) and their concentration falls off with time. At a critical concentration, no more protection exists. > > These...
Re: HOE-LEE schmokes~ hohoho, 48megs and a bottle of rum...
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 19:40:08 -0800
...annual Ruby Ridge Memorial, Ted Nugent supported "Buses by the ASF Compound" event. HA! and they laughed at me when I stockpiled non-genetically...
Re: starbrite star-tron enzyme fuel treatment
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:00:40 -0500
...enzymes, by name, and what do they actually catalyze? Proprietary organic compounds is precious little to go on. Sta-Bil works for me, but...
Re: Aluminum in the threads
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 25 May 2002 14:49:40 -0500
...It was a bitch!!! So, from the dictates of my experience in aviation, I use on my own van an antiseize compound on the...
Re: [Syncro] Fridge experts: need advice
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 22:58:56 -0400
...Remove them and replace that dried out grease with lots of heat sink compound. Will help to transfer some more heat into the cooling...
Re: O2 sensor. How does it effect performance?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 21:27:11 -0500
...A special dielectric anti-sieze compound should be applied to the threads to prevent the O2 sensor from seizing in the hole, making replacement...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 12:35:54 -0800
...Engineers had to come > up with something that would not wear out given they no longer had the > lead compounds as a lubricant. > > You...
Shocks and brake job, one question
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:16:05 -0700
...New Enduro shoes from autohausaz (bought these before reading advice about better choices) look decent, and appear to use a semi-metallic compound. Still...
Re: your opinion - brake drums
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:44:02 -0700
...To limit the rusting-on problem, I apply some anti-seize compound on the mating surface of the rear wheel hub before reinstalling the...
Re: Floormats for Diesel Vanagon -- OH YES!
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sat, 30 Dec 2000 00:23:41 -0500
...of woven fiber threads bonded in space service (astronaut) duty rubber compounds. Each contains high pressure tested ribbing, and a surface friction coefficient three...
Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:34:33 -0700
...I've tried using some >>> high-tack >>> gasket compound. I'm about at the stage of gumming everything together >>> with contact cement. >>> >>> Is there...
Re:panamint trip report
Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
Thu, 16 Nov 1995 20:58:06 -0800
...really know...) and I *definitely* had to use the Syncro's compound low to crawl up over some of those jeep roads. It really...
van a gone
Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
Sat, 8 May 1999 23:54:34 -0500
...The door still slides very well, after I kicked out the large compound dent. On impact the van lifted off the ground at least...
Re: sodium valve idea
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:05:17 -0800
...although VW did introduce the >> first compound curve multi layer PCB with surface mount LEDS for shift >> indicators when they could have used a...
Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:02:33 -0700
...Use a small amount of thermal transfer > compound like the type used for computers between the > thermal switch and the fins. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
Tue, 25 May 1999 10:44:49 -0700
...Raising the bench in sitting position is compounding the problem. There are hinges available which raise the bed in sleeping position only. I have...
Re: Re-buff versus Paint, was: Painting my 83.5 Westy
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 13:09:32 -0500
...if paint >is still good, just oxidized, then a good professional, or do it yourself >compounding / waxing/ buffing will bring the paint back up...
Re: seam rust
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:32:57 -0700
...to keep it from rusting as > long > > as possible? Anti-rust compounds? Special seam sealer/filler? Moving > to > > Arizona?? > > > > -- > > Brett in Portland, OR > > "Albert...
Re: rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:16:33 -0700
...job. > For example..........how mnay people think to put anti-seize compound on > those little spots on the backing plate that the shoes slide...
Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:14:04 -0700
...Anyway I tried to > remove them with lapping compound and laping them with the cylinders, but no > luck. Is there a sealant that I...
Re: Some potentially stupid questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:50:58 -0500
...Dry weather compounds the problems from these illegal discharges. > > When there is very little water in area streams, there is virtually no dilution occurring...
Re: Subaru 2 Vanagon (SubVersives)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Jul 1997 20:48:29 -0400
...If it were not for the compound low on my Syncro, there are many times I would have had to back down for another...
Re: 14" tires, report...
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 11:55:00 -0300
...Nokian) have rubber/material compounds which stick pretty good on ice and packed snow - the tyres also clear well which is very important - without...
Re: Brush painting questions
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:05:06 -0500
...Good brush technique may decrease the amount of sanding/rubbing/buffing necessary to get the desired gloss but given enough rubbing compound and cheese...
Re: Tire Questions
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
...Tire design is a compromise, where you often trade better handling for stiffer ride, or trade a softer, better-gripping tread compound for increased...
Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:48:33 -0400
...windows, the Camper Outlets, whatever. > You can spray the rust oxidating compounds, > and hope they penetrate as deeply as possible. ( wouldnt count on that...
What is the correct way to determine CV axle length?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:33:43 -0800
...The issue is that I have a compound angle needed for the rear drive shaft. Originally we used a single universal at the rear...
Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 6 Nov 2015 07:44:01 -0800
...maybe snow tires are better today--easy to > believe with rubber compound improvements and computer > simulation tread designs--but that Nokians are EVEN better...
Re: Threadjack...was camping ice cream added automatic stuff ....
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:48:08 -0700
...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: 1.9l alternator bracket query
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:44:28 -0800
...I would also use some form of bedding compound .. some filler/isolator material to fill the gap between bracket and misshapen engine block. you...
Re: Another fridge question
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 00:03:39 -0700
...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: New Book Examines Volkswagen's Nazi Years
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 07 Nov 1996 09:40:47 -0500
...During = WW2 its subsidiaries produced Zyclon B the cyanide compound that was = used in the gas chambers in the concentration camps. Have you driven...
Re: Need help with rust- window frame
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 1 Oct 1999 10:27:49 -0700
...I like catalyzed glazing compound for easy sanding and finishing in this type of repair. Applying the Corroless to the metal and putting filler...
Re: ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:33:16 -0700
...I think this is caused by > fretting corrosion whose effect is compounded by their metallurgical > composition and heat treatment. > > I have installed the lug...
Broke it better
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:08:03 -0700
...ancillary item not even the target of the job breaking and compounding the hassle and the expense tenfold. Drop a ring down the drain...
WR-C, CS, and C2 Nokian tire questions
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 4 Nov 2008 14:06:31 -0800
...and hot weather use? (I think it has a softer rubber compound) Or would I be better off running these year round (though they...
Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:04:07 -0700
...similar to this, but to my recollection not > exactly line this. Compounding that is the fact that coolant light blinking > is such a common...
Vacuum Form Projects -
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:01:08 -0600
...can be molded and cast using a good UV resistant casting compound. I have not received the complete set for all four wheels yet...
Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:15:28 -0700
...Adding >the rod simply compounds the problem (you "lose" the vertical force >components of both the rod and the mechanism). And that doesn't...
Re: A/C Talk
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:14:36 -0700
...C system works and will include in-depth analysis of chemical compounds and properties of materials. > > Someone in Seattle will say how glad they...
FWIW - thread on car sound absorbing, cheap "dynamat"
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Tue, 26 Sep 1995 11:53:23 -0400
...A comparable product is "Glazing > > >> >Paper," which is used as a roofing compound. It has the same > > >> >sound-deadening qualities as Dynamat, but it...
Re: sealing exhaust parts
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 06:33:56 EDT
...Any sealing > compound/other techniques > anyone could recommend? > Common problems ! First off you need to be absolutely sure all the gasket mating surfaces are...
Re: understanding tire sizes
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:48:50 -0400
...Otherwise, other factors such as tread design and compound also come into play. If we were comparing two all-season tires, such as the...
'85 in Sacramento sold-need
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
3 Mar 1995 10:24:03 U
...What do you recommend as the least expensive source for quality parts, such as gasket sets and sealer compound? TIA for any help you...
Re: Head gasket questions
Historical mailing list - Walter E. Stephens
Sun, 12 Jul 1998 22:14:45 -0700
...where it goes. > >What do you think about Permatex gasket sealing compound? > >I'm also going to replace the fuel hose that goes to...
Re: more dashlight led musings
Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:26:49 -0800
...battery/alternator > output, I suppose I could measure it !) > > So my compounded blunder with my last expt using a 3.8 forward voltage > led...
Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 13:46:19 -0700
...When putting on the new wheels should I use anti-sieze compounds? > > Also, should I just torque them down as tight as I can...
Re: 85 vanagon sale help
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:25:10 -0400
...able to get it off with products mentioned or polishing/rubbing compound followed by a nice wax job. On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at...
Re: Fryeday - Bio-Diesel Exhaust/Emissions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:32:18 -0500
...So far as sulfur compounds in diesel exhaust, they do come from the fuel. Modern diesel is much cleaner in this regard than the...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 6 Mar 2014 07:04:26 -0600
...light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep the >>> salt air and occasional hurricane winds from driving anything...
87 poptop seal replacement *questions*
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Mar 1997 19:07:43 +1100
...of the fiberglass, using, maybe, a *stiff brush* and some cleaning compound/s... ===> SUGGESTIONS? 4. then, i'll lift the top, and i imagine...
biodegradation, organics, etc.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 12:48:52 -0800
...And bacteria are capable of breaking down a remarkably wide range of compounds. But let me give you one example where the process doesn...
Reverse osmosis water is NOT ideal
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 17 Feb 2002 17:24:11 -0800
...but > > I'm mainly concerned about the calcium, magnesium, iron, aluminum, etc. > > compounds. > > > > Around my area there are several stores large and small that...
Re: Preventing Seam Rust
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 21:58:32 -0700
...Would a > > automotive glazing compound forced into the cracks > work? I don't really > > want to have to start sanding and painting. > > > > > > the rust...