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• Re: Fwd: Re: Window Tint Asthetics
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:10:47 -0800
  ...I am probably going with either Formula One or Llumar tint as > > > per > > > John Rogers' post on the subject. > > > > > > On 7/13/05, John...
• (NVC) SF International Auto Show this week
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 22:14:46 EST
  ...Why doesn't this tax apply to SUV's? 1967 Ferrari GTB4, Gullwing Mercedes, Bunch of racecars including a Formula Vee. nothing that wasn...
• Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:56:17 -0600
  ...Higher quality plastics are produced in very special formulations..... your Vanagon Ashtray for example. Hold a cutting or welding torch to it and you...
• Re: A tiny overfill of oil -- enough to worry about?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 12 May 2014 23:35:07 -0600
  ...old Engines might want to consider using an Oil that is formulated to perform better in ExtremeCold WinterTemps ~ & Certainly there are SouthWesternState Areas like...
• Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:43:10 -0500
  ...the back, I could also make such an adjustment to the formulas that derive these numbers. It is not an interest of mine to...
• Motor oil - Re: [VANAGON] Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 17:32:53 -0700
  ...For applications in oils for gasoline engines, zinc and phosphorus emissions could damage catalytic converters and have had their quantity reduced in standard formulations...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:17:39 -0800
  ...I imagine > that deionized H2O allows the additive components of the antifreeze to > function as was intended by the chemists' formulation. > > Also, deionized H2O...
• Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:52:11 -0800
  ...The > Mercedes 229.51 spec oil I use is Mobil 1 Formula M 5W-40 and in terms of > "heavy" only the 40 is...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 May 2011 11:16:10 -0700
  ...it's high ZDDP formulation oil... for engines with flat tappet cam followers ( waterboxers and diesels ) with extra corrosion prevention additives for car that...
• Re: Learning Electricity Part Four-a
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 16:40:23 -0700
  ...From the formulas, I=P/E = 100/13.5 = 7.4 > amps. Interesting; if we run four such bulbs that's about thirty > amps...
• Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 23:40:37 -0400
  >I'm sure they would not be so hooked on them, from Baja racers to >formula cars, if they felt they would pass any...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break? -PLASTIC ROT
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:20:15 -0500
  ...I would imagine that the plastic was the same or similar formula. I do know from past experience with motorcycles that once plastic gets...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 20:38:53 -0500
  ...That was a typo, I meant G-05, phosphate-free HOAT formula. > > > > I ran Dexcool for 10 years (one flush and fill) in my...
• Fw: Re:Goofy Lava lamps and thermals
  Historical mailing list - Clive
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 13:17:36 +0100
  ...Brit that invented these in the 60's had the right formula! The ones > I've seen ran continuously for years, and were not...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:46:55 -0600
  ...D5216-95 Automotive and Light Duty Service * ASTM D6211-98 Fully Formulated for Heavy Duty Engines * TMC (Truck Maintenance Council) - RP330 Heavy Duty Service...
• Re: Fwd: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:11:03 -0500
  ...is about to be a non-issue with the new fuel formulation, ULSD. Karl On Wed, 13 Dec 2006 03:19:05 -0500, neil...
• Re: When Is A Project Finished?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 17:34:14 -0700
  ...tell if you're bragging, complaining or both... : ) Here's a formula for ya: Lack of enthusiasm x lack of funds + lack of time...
• If the gasket didn't seep, the coolant coolant residue wouldn't be there.
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:28:42 -0800
  ...I would >>even be careful of the newer "universal" formulas. >> >>Dennis ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips...
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  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 18:48:10 -0500
  ...miles, but it is still adequate, with other changes in oil formulations, to protect the valves in older vehicles. In fact, if I am...
• Re: Antifreeze shelf life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 May 2010 17:02:11 -0400
  ...New formulations will come out. And with them new "diseases" and side-effects, same as with medicines. Ark. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57...
• Re: Painting Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:59:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...There are also pre-formulated marine resins, pre-pigmented and all, that can be painted on after the addition of catalyst, and I've...
• It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:43:13 -0400
  ...On the website, you'll find the "Minimal System - The Secret Formula They Don't Want You to Know" This is as Ozzie states...
• Coolant chemistry
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 20:27:48 -0700
  ...the 2 coolants, although they are 94% the same (ethylene glycol base) they different significantly in the formulation of the additive packages. Each additive...
• Re: tire pressure - How to calculate
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 12:02:31 -0700
  ...From this calculation you realised that the pressure formula is self correcting. If you put less pressure in the tire, it will flatten out...
• Best Wire Selector -- Voltage Drop Charts Mayhem
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:13:44 -0500
  ...it makes the most sense to convert your brain (or your formulas) to think in terms of circular mills. <br><br> I have to...
• Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:00:49 -0500
  ...Although most of the new Diesel oils now are low zinc formulas for the newfangled diesel emissions stuff. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:07:37 +0000
  ...I would recommend the Mobil 1 Ow-40, European formulae for temps regularly below freezing. The 10w-30 will work for starting but may...
• Re: WAS: OBD Reader.... NOW: High and Low Voltage Wires. Problem Solved??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:49:59 -0700
  ...Supposedly BMW and Chevron worked together on the gasoline formulation when that was a problem back when. in any case...for uneven idle I...
• RE: physics this time ...
  Historical mailing list - richard lamoreaux vw
  Fri, 23 Sep 1994 17:18:32 -0700 (MST)
  ...For warp speeds 1 through 9, the formula w ^ (10/3) * c provides the numbers shown, rounded to the integer.Note that with these...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 13:26:46 -0700
  ...your bottle of Triflow from the '80s also? Company sold and formula might have changed since then. > > Stephen > > Mobile > >> On Jul 5, 2019, at...
• Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:45:50 -0800
  ...I've heard it said that tap water is better than distilled due to coolant being formulated to work with the chemistry of the...
• NOW, REMOVE SKIN DISCOLORATIONS, SPOTS, MARKS AND SCARS PERMANENTLY!
  Historical mailing list - Marge Maxim
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 02:59:38 PM
  ...It's formula has been found by The U. S. Food and Drug Administration to be both safe and effective. SKINCURE is just as...
• Re: snow tires
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:55:08 -0800
  ...On all 4 wheels of course. > > it's not only their tread design, > it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice...
• Re: Play in rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:16:02 -0500
  ...wiggle? I know the Germans have some kind of magical engineering formulations that at first seem questionable but end up right on the money...
• Re: Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:26:11 -0700
  ...This is the Mercedes-Benz formulation. > Same as what Mercedes sells with a star on the bottle. I don't know > if it's...
• Re: Zetec Conversion Boston to Dallas Trip Report Day 1
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:14:52 -0500
  ...Acts kinda like a formula one car when it hits that point. 3. Put 600+ miles on it in the last day. Not a...
• Re: oil other than Castrol
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 18:16:52 -0400
  ...My VW Fox, Audi A8, and Benz 600SEL get the Mobil 1 European formulae, 0w-40. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: AAAAAAAHHH !!! i cant make up my mind! subaru or 1.8l vw 4cyl
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:01:04 -0400
  ...AAAAAAAHHH !!! i cant make up my mind! subaru or 1.8l vw 4cyl > BE HAPPY!! > > Follow Robert Lilleys' formula for a long lived and...
• Re: snow tires-check this site!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:27:21 -0800
  ...On all 4 wheels of course. > > it's not only their tread design, > it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:40:18 -0700
  ...Rustoleum > has different formulations for California and the other 49 states. Some > folks had good luck with Rustoleum Pro versions in California but variable...
• Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:03:15 -0600
  ...the years. > > you'll notice now it's LE - low emissions formula ..means less zinc .. > > and therefore is more for newer roller cam follower...
• Rust Protection - What About the Use A Herculiner/Rhino Liner Type Product for the frame?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:14:05 -0400
  ...auto manufacturer Specially formulated to be used under the car as well as on the inner panels, rocker panels, doors, hood and trunk Seeps...
• Re: Alternator warning light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 19:45:57 EST
  ...If you want to see normal brightness, you'll have to use the formula I give below. But in general, LED's are probably...
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:27:48 -0500
  ...This normal consumption is the reason oil need to be formulated not the damage the emissions system (catalysts, O2 sensor, EGR systems). Consider a...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 20:02:30 -0800
  ...I imagine >> that deionized H2O allows the additive components of the antifreeze to >> function as was intended by the chemists' formulation. >> >> Also, deionized H2O...
• Re: Question on Biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:55:11 -0500
  ...Same formula every time. Using waste vegetable oil (WVO), on the other hand, requires collecting and transporting from lots of nasty restaurant back doors...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:39:52 -0500
  ...For the winter I > even go down to the 0w-40 European formulae for my daily drivers. If I > have to drive Fun Bus...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 21:34:42 -0600
  ...of the antifreeze > to > >function as was intended by the chemists' formulation. > > > >Also, deionized H2O is offered by antifreeze manufacturers at > inflated prices. > > > >Rich...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 02:59:37 -0600
  ...name? - 22 December 2004 >> >>The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen, >> >> >may > > >>be considering a change of name. >> >>The Wolfsburg-based...
• Re: RUST HOLE
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:35:04 -0700
  ...and chain oil (chainsaw.) Agway and >Husquarvarna seem to have similar formulas including things like: High >adhesivenes, high oilines, High film Strength, Anti-Rust...
• Re: Window Tint Asthetics(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:16:50 -0800
  ...I am probably going with either Formula One or Llumar tint as per > > John Rogers' post on the subject. > > > > On 7/13/05, John...
• Recent Touring Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:03:42 +1100
  ...I have put some security protection on it for the formula's, if you need the password, please e-mail me. Chris
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:59:09 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Yes, arouand that time as many new coolant formulations were being > introduced,many cooling system issues were found to be...
• 15" wheels & brake fluid leak
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Feb 95 10:22:31 PST
  ...Can anybody give me some guidelines/formulas to determine my options? I understand that a larger wheel radius will/could affect the accuracy of...
• Re: Upholstery Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:49:28 -0700
  ...That looks amazing. > > From my current station in life, I'm dealing with breast milk/baby formula > and juice box spit-up on seats...
• should 10W-40 be avoided?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 15:40:49 -0300
  ...AMSOIL can formulate their 10W-30 and 15W-40 with no viscosity index improvers but uses some in the 10W-40 and 5W-30...
• Re: We're #1! NVC
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:46:56 -0800
  ...to three years to gather, analyze and quantify seasonally adjusted statistics formula During this time Camp Site Wardens will be instructed to pee on...
• Fuel tank leaks -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 14:37:26 -0600
  ...I have heard that (in short) the new *reformulated* fuels are causing fuel lines designed for the *original* ;) fuel formula to break down. Also...
• Re: What is the price of gasoline in your town??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 11:10:48 -0700
  ...I know I will get flamed for this but hey... > > > > Also let use the following formulas so we are all taking the same thing...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses (long)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:53:22 -0500
  ...I also have a formula Vee adapter I'm looking into mimicing (for personal use within my fleet) that uses the dasher/audi/quantum...