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• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 22:39:45 -0500
  ...You > can usually source them locally. > > Van-cafe lists the felt sealing ring as well. p/n 021.105.311 > > Jim > > > > On Jun 1...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:28:29 -0600
  ...it interferes with the proper sealing of the flare. also the code inspector will not approve the white tefon tape on a gas fitting...
• Re: Airbox Q & A - Completed!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 08:53:01 -0700
  ...It was no longer doing any sealing! This meant there was always air getting out of all of the openings in the airbox, regardless...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:52:32 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > oh, one more thing, don't forget the dum-dum (sealing mastic) under > the aluminium strips where they pass over...
• Re: VW43% staff reduction(Re
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  14 Sep 1994 09:55:59 U
  ...2) Conversion to R-134 would retain much of the original components with changes to the sealing rings and, of course, the refrigerant itself...
• Re: Value of 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 05:00:28 -0800
  ...21 mpg on a recent 2500 mile trip. > -Will not pass smog due to faulty valve sealing per local mechanics. > Strange considering above performance...
• AW: I will have a WBX "My Way" or nothing else...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 23:35:51 -0800
  ...flywheel slightly improved cam mild head work ceramic coatings of head sealing surfaces to stop corrosion problems Full balance of all rotating parts. Change...
• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 May 2010 12:03:59 -0700
  ...Some have a copper sealing washer ... it's more likely that it's not screwed in tightly enough than that sealing washer is leaking...
• Re: Sound
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:45:38 -0800
  ...why do you ask anyway ? here's one, when the metal sealing rings at the tops of the barrels leak on an air-cooled...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:47:22 -0700
  Look in the garden hose section of HoDepot for Nashua Stretch & Seal silicone sealing tape.� 1" x 10' roll is about $8.� I just...
• Carb to FI on for my 77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 22:16:36 -0600
  ...Where abouts on the tank does the line enter? Is there a special fitting? Anything to look out for here? 2) Sealing intake tubes...
• Re: Stripped drain plug solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 09:56:45 -0500
  ...and have teflaon sealing rings. A locking lever > keeps > the thing closed until you open it. Sizes to fit most cars. > [Mike Ray] Hi...
• Re: Question about Fridge Fan + and - wire colours
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 16:00:01 -0400
  ...People shoot up there cattle with these.I've seen them around.I put some window sealing self adhesive strips on the inside of...
• Engine swap lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:47:41 -0800
  ...The water pump to engine case O-ring is no longer sealing. Never leaked before, when it was in the GL, but we all...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:50:40 -0500
  ...Even on a type 1 case, overhaulers and racers know not to use the original-type case sealing nuts upon re-assembly. They don...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:16:50 -0500
  ...Even on a type 1 case, overhaulers and racers know not to use the original-type case sealing nuts upon re-assembly. They don...
• '64 21-Window getting painted!
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 15:13:31 -0400
  ...BTW - For those of you who have been looking for Sealing Wax Red paint and have been told that it is unavailable... PPG now...
• Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 22:45:36 -0500
  ...This is probably not the answer you're looking for so try the external sealing methods first. To remove the heater, first loosen the...
• Ideas for Photovoltaic mount?
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 10:47:36 -0600
  ...Are there nice ways of doing that with reliable sealing against water? Thanks! -- ==Leonard Sitongia sitongia@onebeam.net One Inextricable Beam http://www.onebeam...
• Re: Need cap for fresh water tank and fridge drain tube
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 10:00:06 -0700
  ...Fit an appropriate Sealing Washer and you would be good to go! I admit my suggestion is no easy fix. If a Plastic Tire...
• Re: plastic coolant pipe diameter?
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:17:39 -0400
  Depending on the severity of the damage, you could consider "self sealing" (self vulcanizing) tape. The kind they sell at Canadian Tire is called...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:04:10 -0400
  ...The doom of all bare steel, > moisture, gets sucked up against the headers. > > It seems that sealing it against moisture would be the correct...
• Waterboxer head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Irwin
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 14:26:08 +0000
  ...Then, some special black VW sealant gunk is put on the exposed sealing surface and the head is put back on against this. So...
• Re: fresh water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:19:02 -0800
  ...That thing totally offends me - it was never wonderful, and it > needs better sealing on top; but it's the idiotic string-taut assembly...
• Re: window trim (window gasket 'chrome strip')
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 23:04:57 -0600
  ...Can it simply be pulled out > without changing the weather sealing qualities of the rubber gasket? > Does the same apply to the windshield? > > Have...
• Re: Porsche Boxster
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 09:58:50 -0800
  ...head sealing, >horse power, etc. > >I think its interesting the opposed four is still in production by the boys >in Stuutgart. > Nooo... From http...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:54:05 -0600
  ...My question is should I put some sealant to aid in sealing the joint to keep it from leaking? What sealant should I use...
• Re: Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 23:33:17 -0500
  > Hey Jim, > > Unfortunately I do not have a lift to see what�s going under there, was > thinking of getting a mechanics undercarriage rolling...
• Repeat post: (was: # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 17:14:36 -0800
  ...Hi-temp > silicon sealer applied around the external head > sealing gasket and nearby mating head and crankcase > surfaces, possibly adding some kind of > re...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:11:21 -0700
  ...And I think gw makes replacements The sensor, Dennis will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those...
• Re: alternative powerplants for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 06:31:38 -0600
  ...An early Porsche 911 six will bolt in (150~200hp) with minor fabrication (rear mounts/engine compartment sealing) and they are not all that...
• Re: removing rust on poptop from corroded rubber seal...
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:26:15 -0500
  ...Should I use some sort of sealing compound or new gasket etc? (I've never done one of these before.) Thanks, Marshall Ruskin 84...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 01:15:53 -0700
  ...We also recommend sealing areas that are impossible to powdercoat with a primer or clear coat paint. Areas of particular attention should be all...
• Re: Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:33:00 -0700
  ...Putting tape on the threads *might* keep it from seating and sealing. Just a thought, Neil. On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 2:27...
• Re: Overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 00:29:09 -0400
  ...Would replacing the main reservoir or > sealing the crack help the problem? If I decided to try sealing it, > would I want to drain...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:38:04 -0500
  ...that controls the spring that puts axial force on the steering pinion shaft.� Has anyone had any success in sealing this plate? Thanks. Ed
• Re: Loctite 518 uses on Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 17:13:51 -0600
  ...exactly. >It is what he uses, along with other stuff when sealing. > >dylan > > >From: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 10:50:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...windshields) > UP (?) type 241(vw micro-bus deluxe, LHD), Beige GRey/Sealing-wax Red > color, chassis # 761961 > I have the Mcode list from the...
• oil cooler installed !!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 00:37:06 -0400
  ...PS a bodger is a jack of all trades who makes do with string and sealing wax, or in modern times duck tape!!!!
• Need a pass. side front door ('90 GL)
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 23:18:11 -0500
  ...Not only does it have fairly extensive sheetmetal damage, but it's also bowed a bit at the top, which keeps it from sealing...
• Re: Drive flange oil seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:37:57 -0800
  ...where the differential adjuster is so this is assuming it's sealing something inside of where the drive flange oil seal sits. Excuse the...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:29:16 -0700
  ...had a partial leak at the leading edge of DS window. Sealing that helped. I imagine if one wanted to help interior noise, (and...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:06:59 -0400
  ...We don't have vapor sealing handles up here in Ontario either - the only places I've seen those in my travels are in...
• Re: Overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:06:31 -0400
  ...Would replacing the main reservoir or >sealing the crack help the problem? If I decided to try sealing it, >would I want to drain...
• '88 Throttle Body/Switch cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 12:54:38 PDT
  ...thought I'd mention that mine had a black plastic cover sealing the switch area. Quite effective - the switch was clean, although the grease...
• Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:23:15 PST
  ...retainers, racing valve locks -New AMC cylinder heads -Ceramic coated heads, sealing surface, exhaust system, pistons, exhaust valve radius, exhaust port. -Slight porting of...
• Vendor Kudos- Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:51:19 -0400
  ...It came in original packaging along with the sealing ring and new mounting bolts and arrived undamaged. As an aside, if parts are returned...
• Re: Gas tank filler seal numbers
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:05:09 -0400
  ...Their descriptions for Bus Depot's Gas Tank Sealing Kits 1 & 2 are my source for thinking that the California models had the 50mm...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:40:38 -0800
  ...or 'often' it's poor sealing of the valve. I would say valve sealing has to be attended to generally. either machine shop valve...
• Servicing Auto Trans in '81
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:22:11 -0700
  ...Finally, has anyone added grease to the CV joints by injecting it through the boot and then sealing the tiny hole with a dab...
• Please help with head leaking question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 13:00:38 -0700
  ...once the coolant has chosen it's path through a gasket sealing surface it will remain leaking at that point. What would cause this...
• Re: Oil Filter Options??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:46:55 EDT
  ...a ring of small holes around the perimeter next to the sealing ring, under those holes should be a rubber flap to block these...
• coolant leak fixed
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 12:58:54 -0400
  ...to me when I said that the temp sensor wasn't sealing properly. A guy at the dealer said that the plastic housing on...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 08:58:40 -0500
  ...Also the head sealing surface will be coated with a ceramic coat to eliminate the corrosion problem. > I am also coating the valves to...
• Re: Fuel Pump Swap/Oil Plug timesert prob./f-wheel resurface?
  Historical mailing list - David Crook
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 07:12:20 -0400
  ...As to the sealing / locking issue for the new inserts, you can use 3M 5200 marine caulking. You will need to clean any residue...
• Re: Where is the AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 14:58:54 -0600
  ...throttle body. > > Electrical-grade ("sensor-safe") silicone RTV is good for sealing it > up. > > david > > > David Beierl - Providence, RI > http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: Installing a keg
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:45:23 -0700
  ...Removing the divider and then lining it with stainless and sealing the area except for a drain hole through the bottom. Drop in keg...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 20:58:06 -0800
  ...Silicone sealant is for sealing your bathtub, not your engine. Permatex is for sticking your 45 CI Hardley Merkelson together. (And it'll still...
• Re: Coolant Explosion - Followup and Response Summary
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 15:40:24 -0700
  ...and the sealing gasket for the sensor!!! 8-) >1. Did the excess pressure in the system contribute to headgasket > leaks? I guess it's...
• Re: Hot Air
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:56:47 -0700
  ...This leads me to believe that the extra sealing and venting provided in Westys is there for a reason other than toxicity. My guess...