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• Re: irregular idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:46:06 -0400
  ...I took the unit off and sprayed the inlet and outlet until clean then used a small screw driver to hold the valve open...
• Re: rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:19:39 -0800
  ...Also dont like closing the pop while wet. > > Have sprayed it with waterproofing spray but its never worked that > well. A fly is the...
• Exhaust wrpap was Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 10:25:22 -0800
  ...silicone spray coating. After a LOT more research and contemplation I decided NOT to use the wrap. I was told the wrap was used...
• Re: Vanagon, Paint, and Isocyanates
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 10:29:13 -0800
  ...Good luck! Alan Bosch wrote: > > <<<snip>>>...I will be renting a professional spray booth for my painting next > summer.<<<snip>>> > > I've heard this...
• Re: LP tank--Epoxy paint V.S Urethane paint
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 07:06:40 EST
  ...What I do is sand blast the tanks, use metal etching spray to convert and rust still there, sray tanks with a rust prevention...
• Re: 85 misses when wet
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 18:19:38 -0600
  ...85 misses when wet > My 85 westy (automatic trans) always runs a little rough when cold, > especially at idle. > > Today I spray cleaned the...
• Painting Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:51:48 -0500
  ...I ordered some Wurth silver spray paint and clear lacquer from: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/wus-892181.html I was very pleased with...
• Re: cleaning/shining the westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 19 May 2006 22:58:45 -0700
  ...Ask me how I know... > > If you decide to use it, difinitely WIPE on the dash cluster, don't spray. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon...
• Re: POR15 pictures of parts/ go with por20!!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 20:32:41 -0500
  ...The finish is to uneven, by brush.POR15 products include chassis black and sterling silver.Very very nice.Easy to spray .Very forgiving.Drys...
• Re: Circuit Ribbon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 14:42:14 -0800
  ...On Dec 1, 2012, at 1:37 PM, Jon Durham wrote: > Is contact spray OK to use on the copper? > > What other cleaning products...
• seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:45:44 -0400
  ...Just keep spraying it on every chance you get. It has something to do with the acid in the vinegar slowing the rust process...
• Re: Found the paint code sticker!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Mar 1997 01:23:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...mediumblau LH5G >> does anyone know if you can still get this color in spray cans from VW? it's the same color as my...
• Re: Front w. washer fluid tank
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 16:48:42 EST
  ...OVERFLOW SO THAT IT DOSEN'T OVERFLOW IN THE VEHICLE .I HAVEN'T PULLED IT OUT AND LOOKED BUT IT IS STILL SPRAYING WATER.
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 10:54:46 -0800
  ...Ahhhh,,,, I am holding in my hand a product in a spray can called: "CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Multi-Use Lubricant" Perhaps is some...
• forever black
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 13:51:07 -0500
  ...cleaned the plastic with cyclohexane (which i just had handy, any other solvent for degreasing will do) and spray painted. looked good and was...
• Re: Shift Linkage Help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 17 May 1999 14:58:59 -0400
  ...Spray a little silicone spray in around the underside, and push the ball socket and it's rubber enclosure out through the bottom of...
• Re: ECU flooding plugs??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 15:05:51 +0000
  ...my hall is semi new, but get this when I turn the key the injectors spray then shut off, now if i have my...
• Re: 1.9 fuel pump won't work
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:10:45 -0700
  ...So when a good battery voltage is connected straight to the fuel pump it will spin (work) but the injectors do not spray when...
• Re: spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 22:52:17 -0400
  ...I found this out by spraying it in the distributer of my wife's '72 Pontiac LeMans will it was running. Nice little flame...
• Re: 87 westy clutch pedal squeak
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 11:13:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...any thoughts? > > peace I had to play around a bit, with a spray lub, in just the right area, but I finally got mine...
• Comfy mattress trick (no sewing!)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 23:19:33 -0600
  ...Get spray adhesive for foam (it dries soft and stretchy). Mine was called "Misty". Upholstery shop had it. 3: I glued 2 halves of...
• Cleaning the engine bay...
  Historical mailing list - Al Ferguson
  Tue, 6 May 2003 22:56:18 -0700
  ...The local car wash has a engine cleaner setting� it sprays some degreaser, then you�re supposed to wash the out side of the...
• Re: Welding Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 20:49:35 -0500
  ...hole and spray in a > bunch of rust prevention stuff after welding? I'm > imagining oily, waxy stuff in and aerosol spray can. > > Clueless...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 16:43:05 -0600
  ...Then I must spray with a solvent and scrape to clean it off. The best long-term solution seems to be a thin lube...
• Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:08:59 -0500
  ...Has anybody used Earl Scheib recently? Has the quality improved? Anything close to factory colors? FYI, They will spray the van for $399 plus...
• Re: Charm inside the bell housing
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:38 +0000
  ...and spray lube the cross shaft bushings in the BH until cross shaft pivots nicely. scott www.turbovans.com On 5/14/2012 5...
• Re: inner wall insolation
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 15 May 2018 20:17:49 -0300
  ...Polyurethane is the most widely used spray foam insulation in building applications and is available in one of two densities: Open-cell foam and...
• Re: Vanagon in a car wash
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 16:26:09 -0600
  ...I've never done this in a Vanagon. > > Are there any issues with the the spray water from the car wash > entering the rear...
• Re: WANTED: Various washer/door/powerlock parts for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 3 May 2006 15:48:05 -0700
  Tim, Chris has perfected this technique: -take off the panels -spray the back with a water bottle sprayer till nicely damp -lay the panel...
• Building an Electronic Fuel Injector Tester
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:28:57 -0600
  ...Looks like it will work great for determining fuel delivery and spray pattern. http://www.dinofab.com/fuel_injector_tester.html Tom www.towercooler...
• Re: Blower motor anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:15:42 -0500
  ...Do you have any photos, or exact > measurements of where to put the hole(s), angle of the spray tube, etc?
• Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:53:08 -0600
  ...guy that is tail gating us through the light? >HuH! Oil spray... You know how those old VW's leak oil everywhere. Leaked so...
• Re: Spray paint to match old brown dash?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 20:35:12 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 8:14 PM Subject: Re: Spray paint to match old brown dash? Some larger paint shops will mix...
• Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 14:12:53 -0400
  Lasha wrote: > Where is the place you find the idle stableizer to spray>?<Gaelen Cleaning the Idle Stabilizer: The idle stabilizer sits on top...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:51:24 -0700
  ...I sprayed all around the door latch mechanism. It's hard to spray around and into where the trigger is on the outside handle...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:15:04 -0600
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Squeaking front bushings I've sprayed silicone once with no effect, so I'm going to keep at it a few more...
• tailgaters...hehe
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:42:35 -0600
  ...I then adjusted my sprayer to spray back and out away from the window. Anyone that gets to close to me and won't...
• Wurth Contact OL
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 22:28:32 -0500
  Wurth Contact OL is a pricey but very effective spray on solvent that improves the conductivity of corroded connectors. I bought a can at...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:51:01 -0700
  ...I remove ALL > of the interior of my vans and have it sprayed inside and out. > Malcolm (I was in Halifax) > > > > Basically, this all...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:09:23 -0700
  ...a tea tree oil/water mixture will work: > > 2 teaspoons tea tree oil > 2 cups water > > Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:33:56 -0400
  ...Silglyde should make a spray lube... FWIW and all... mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> Date: Sep 20, 2006 3:58...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:11:51 -0700
  ...of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep clean, > > pins and sockets on electrical connectors? > > > > Maybe a spray is best as...
• Re: Gas Tank Conversion - Finale
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 09:43:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3M 90 is a spray adhesive, and its expensive - almost $12 per can! Oye! Thom -- > The beatings will continue until morale improves. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 17:25:36 -0400
  ...I pulled the injectors out and a couple are >spraying fuel so I thought ok the injectors are bad, but when I >disconnect the...
• Re: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:25:17 -0800
  ...I've tried fabric spray with bleach, spray carpet & upholstery > cleaner, and simple green with a brush. Nothing works... and I don't want...
• glueing corners back of overhead
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:23:41 -0400
  ...as the majority of the panel is glued tight there will be no cleaning of the old glue and no spraying. thanks mike
• Meriam Brown and Timor Beige paint availability
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sheridan
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:16:38 -0400
  Dear All, I have one 12oz spray can of PaintScratch 1984 SS-Merian Brown LA8A/T2 and one 2oz bottle SS-Timor Beige LHST...
• Anyone done a before and after test with FI cleaners??
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 18:52:29 -0700
  ...Just wondering if it's been documented by a listee after using it??? Spray pattern, volume etc?? Courtney
• Re: Spray paint to match old brown dash?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 30 May 2011 12:23:24 -0300
  There's a Krylon Paint, the color is "Cappuccino". I tried painting a black gauge pod with it, but I didn't complete it...
• Re: Don't let this happen to you!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:14:18 -0700
  Does the hand strength come as a spray? Matt -----Original Message----- From: David Beierl Subject: Re: Don't let this happen to you! ...Pictures...
• C4C Vanagons at junkyard
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:33:18 -0700
  ...The vehicles are marked C4C in various spots and the engines are spray painted with bright orange. Mark
• Re: Help Vacuum Leak Checking
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 23:20:56 -0400
  ...leak check? Another vacuum leak technique? A cheap CO meter? >> Carb Cleaner sprayed by the leak will cause the engine speed to change. Dennis
• Propane leak / where to service
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 14:03:56 -0400
  ...I've tried spraying soapy water along the gas lines but I cannot find the leak. Does someone know where I can get this...
• color code
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 20:32:53 -0800
  ...I know because I bought a spray can. The best place to get it, the dealer. And the paint, too. Hector
• Re: pastel white touchup paint
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 23:33:37 -0600
  ...bottle with a brush is NA, but you just have to spray some into a small container and you're good to go......no...
• Re: rattle can paint
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 23:31:33 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/03 11:10:51 PM, Jeanon@AOL.COM writes: << Does any place sell spray can paint to match...
• IT is still bucking ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:44:57 -0800
  I did clean the graphite strip with an electric cleaner spray, I changed the AFM with another that was also cleaned, I put that...
• Re: lubricating window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 19:27:39 -0400
  ...I lubricated the felt in the tracks, front and rear, with silicone spray and it now operates like brand new. Mike
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:17:03 -0800
  ...another method is to spray a fine mist of water on the running warmed up engine at idle...on the plug wires .. if that...
• Re: Fan belt noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 12 May 2000 15:32:20 -0700
  ...He ID'd > the noise quickly as coming from the belts, and sprayed some WD-40 on them. > Much better but he said they...