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  • Re: Dash printed circuit
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:58:16 -0800
    ...It >> was nickel suspended in liquid that is brushed on. Even if I used the >> stuff I'd still put a coat of finger...
  • See-thru LP Tank
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:21:29 -0800
    ...Check this out: <http://www.litecylinder.com/> Clear, very light weight fiberglass propane tanks! You can see the liquid level inside! I wonder if...
  • Re: 12V Slow Cooker Tests
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 10 May 2010 13:47:42 -0700
    ...Just put the goodies in, add the soaking liquid, attach the top and the jiggler and secure it to the side of the pottybox...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:55:25 -0700
    ...When the engine is started and is getting > warmer, the expansion of the coolant in the system should force liquid or > gases, whatever is...
  • Re: fridge on dc power
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:17:01 -0400
    ...at all beyond the first time the cooling cycle starts up. *Liquid water, water vapor, ammonia gas both free and dissolved in water and...
  • Re: propane terms -- getting it right
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:09:22 -0700
    ...I'll just mix some liquid dish detergent with some water at a random ratio and slop it all over the suspect parts. I...
  • Re: O2 sensor prices?
    Historical mailing list
    08 Jul 97 09:49:21 PDT
    ...It even had anti-sieze on the threads! Pull your O2 sensor (22mm or 1" wrench) and some Liquid Wrench or Kroil). Cut the...
  • Hauted Westy
    Historical mailing list - Brush, John
    Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:28:19 -0600
    >Yesterday as I was filling up my trusty steed with liquid dinosaur, I reset >my trip meter as I do each and every time...
  • Re: Getting rid of tailgaters/ f
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:32:06 -0500
    ...Anyone found a way to mount a > spare washer fluid tank that contains ink or > perhaps a putrid smelling liquid? Should you use > an...
  • Re: Berg Short Shift Kit
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:40:27 -0500
    ...I ended up slipping a 21" piece of black > 3/4" liquidtite conduit over the shaft before installing the shift knob to > cover the...
  • Re: subaru head leaks (SVC)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:48:00 -0500
    ...Looking at liquid additive it looks like something you don't want add more then needed. Also it's effects on the rest of...
  • Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:11:02 -0500
    ...The capacitive between probes that small > and that far apart even with liquid between them would be so small that it would > be comparable...
  • Re: A Different Coolant Problem
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 9 Sep 2013 16:51:41 -0500
    ...Thank you. >> >> If the "air" is indeed steam, then wouldn't it return to liquid form once >> the system cools? >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 9...
  • Re: Propane refill adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:37:05 -0700
    ...the fill valve open or is it the pressure of pumping liquid propane that opens it? 2.) Then basically the same question about this...
  • Re: Brake Shoe Lower Mount Shims: Make-Install Shim Over Pins?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:22:26 -0400
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey Neil, > > Have you soaked them well with Liquid Wrench, etc. and given them the > > "200 taps" ? > > Do you have a...
  • Re: How to remove transmission fill plug?
    Historical mailing list - Various
    Tue, 14 May 2002 23:38:29 -0300
    ...I've attempted the Bulley "200 taps method," and I've applied Liquid Wrench. Does anyone have a method to solve this problem? Tom...
  • Re: "Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives)
    Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:06:36 -0500
    ...I had an incredibly stuck drum, and used "Liquid Wrench" to help get it off. Some of the LW got onto shoe linings. I...
  • Re: An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 3 May 2007 12:19:40 -0700
    ...Mine always does.The reason is that the liquid rain conducts heat from the vaporized refrigerant (inside the condenser) much more efficiently. More liquid...
  • Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:30:47 -0700
    ...alistair On 2012-10-13, at 8:04 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > I've never owned a "Coleman" stove or lantern that used liquid...
  • Re: Brake Shoe Lower Mount Shims: Make-Install Shim Over Pins?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:46:47 -0400
    Hey Neil, Have you soaked them well with Liquid Wrench, etc. and given them the "200 taps" ? Do you have a MAPP gas torch...
  • Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:55:27 -0700
    ...Sprays on as a liquid but quickly dries, leaving > a thin waxy lubricant. > Jerry > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Stevens" <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon...
  • Re: Fiche to Paper
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 21 Jan 1995 19:57:21 -0600
    ...The liquid fuel of the information age. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: 160 HP waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:37:25 -0700
    Four cylinder, horizontally opposed engine, with liquid cooled cylinderheads, electronic fuel injection and dual ignition system, automatic altitude compensation, wet sump pressure lubrication. On...
  • Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 21:19:49 -0600
    ...The capacitive between probes that >> small >> and that far apart even with liquid between them would be so small that it >> would >> be comparable...
  • Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:44:40 -0700
    ...different expansion factors in air-cooled versus liquid cooled. I don't find case half leaks to be a common issue in waterboxer engines...
  • Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:20:08 -0400
    ...Coleman" stove or lantern that used liquid fuel as I > never felt comfortable with a gallon of liquid fuel inside a vehicle with > me...
  • Rear Brakes - How do you get JUST the drum off?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:54:39 -0700
    ...I tried liquid wrench, wd 40, tapping it with a hammer - no go... any suggestions here? I'd like to put new brakes on...
  • Re: stop leak
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 22:01:11 -0800
    ...Sun, 7 Jan 2001 17:14:49 -0800 > > And does anyone have a story about regretting their use of Liquid Bar? ? >? ? > > There have been...
  • Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 10:23:12 -0400
    ...Gas will compress, liquid will not. Jay "Sean B." <vgonman@earthlink.net> on 04/25/2001 06:15:43 PM Please respond to vgonman...
  • Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 29 Mar 2002 18:47:42 -0600
    ...2.0L a/c is about the same efficiency as the liquid cooleds of the > same > vintage. This would be fun to evaluate. > > What...
  • Re: Propane fired airconditioning
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:38:37 -0400
    ...Propane does work as a refrigerant as it is easy to compress into a liquid and then let it vaporize into a gas. It...
  • Re: Brake question
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 1 Apr 2007 23:03:06 -0700
    ...hole so I could lever drum away, and pour a little liquid wrench in. It seemed to help. IIRC I also put some LW...
  • Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 8 Nov 2007 08:35:45 -0800
    ...We did this by welding steel "L" > plates onto the engine carrier bars. > Here is how we did it: > We then installed some liquid...
  • Re: Speaking of hot air...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 08:39:05 -0400
    ...Where do you want the fumes and liquid to go. A so called sealed battery is going to do the same. Less available liquid...
  • Air in the brake lines?
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:20:46 -0400
    ...on initial operation because of the previous compression of gas and liquid. Please, could the collective advise? Thanks, Tony -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon...
  • Re: Help: radiator leak - tonight
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 12 May 2009 23:08:24 -0700
    ...Not sure when started, > but when checking in the desk person said "did you know you have green > liquid dripping from the front end...
  • Re: "dry" door locks
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:07:10 -0700
    ...highly recommend sticking with the earlier posts of the graphite powder. Liquid lubricants, such as WD-40, tend to collect dust and grime and...
  • lug nuts and mystery clip
    Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
    Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:21:40 EDT
    ...We actually broke a 19mm socket on another try, and this was after I soaked them with liquid wrench. The tires are from Firestone...
  • Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
    Historical mailing list - Joe Ernest
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:35:19 EST
    ...I also own an avacado green 'mushroom' Coleman catalytic heater that operates on Coleman liquid fuel. I also have two other 70's vintage...
  • Carpet Cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 07:18:49 -0600
    I've had excellent results with absolutely no problems cleaning carpets by just using a liquid laundry soap and using the large size front...
  • Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - populuxe
    Fri, 9 May 2003 18:47:07 -0500
    ...use too often during the winter, replenishing the vital water boxer liquids. Imagine reaction to seeing oil pour into your overflow tank. Imagine seeing...
  • Re: no heat
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:35:18 -0800
    ...care much what's in it, so long as it's liquid. The cooling capacity will vary based on the proportion of water to...
  • Throttle cable repair-any ideas before replacement?
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:17:51 EST
    ...repairing the cable with a roll pin type piece with some liquid weld and crimping. Maybe this is only prolonging another failure. I should...
  • Liverwurst Hammers
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:26:06 -0700
    ...For many, many years the method to fill propane tanks was to connect the filler hose, open the 80% level bleeder, fill until liquid...
  • Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:23:21 -0500
    ...We did this by welding steel "L" > plates onto the engine carrier bars. > Here is how we did it: > We then installed some liquid...
  • Re: Wood Flooring
    Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:26:56 -0700
    ...The oak floor squares are glued to this.� Looks like some liquid nails stuff kept it all down�flat on�the metal ribs.� An...
  • Re: Floor Covering
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:03:33 -0600
    ...work very well in collecting water & dirt from my dog, spilled liquids, etc. YMMV, Mr. BZ On Mar 20, 2008, at 11:50 AM...
  • Re: OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Thu, 24 Apr 2014 21:09:34 -0400
    ...Mainly by those that are not of legal age it that > may instead of reconstitute it in to a liquid for just simply snort...
  • Zymol Wax....your van with love it! (long)
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Sat, 16 Mar 1996 17:31:20 +0000
    ...This product is a liquid. You put it on the paint and rub it with medium/hard pressure in straight lines. When it turns...
  • Re: Bus Depot Awning clamp
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:55:18 +0000
    When I had one of those awnings I dipped the clamp ends in liquid rubber, the stuff you get at any hardware store for...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon AC
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Fri, 24 Feb 1995 12:06:08 -0500 (EST)
    ...You used to be able to buy r12 in one litre @ liquid bottles but the govt. of Canada has disallowed this, I don't...
  • Alcohol in gas
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Jan 95 16:41:51 CST
    ...when water is in the gas tank, water is the denser liquid and sinks to the bottom of the tank. Alcohol is less dense...
  • Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
    Historical mailing list - John Fleming
    Tue, 9 Jun 1998 13:25:19 -0400
    ...Brushed with "Scotch-Kote" (the official liquid tape). Covered with >heatshrink, and then coated with Scotch-Kote again. Very permanant. No failures >< I deal...
  • Remote control Engine starter and cycling device
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Mon, 1 Feb 1999 22:04:36 -0600
    ...The other device is the liquid fueled class of engine heaters. I have one of those for sale if someone wants a gasoline fueled...
  • Ceramic head coating obsolete?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:45:28 -0700
    ...A runny milky looking liquid(not unlike Armorall), he said it costs him $100/gal. but it does work. Forgot to ask about cost...
  • Re: [Product] Forever Black "Stain"
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 17:34:38 -0400
    I agree the stuff is good.although it appears to be simply black liquid shoe polish...It lasts a long time. Adam P 81...
  • Re: 1984 Frozen stuck O2 sender
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:37:41 -0500
    Spray that sucker with some lightweight oil, such as (at least - WD-40; better - Liquid Wrench; best - Kroil or some such thing) Let it...
  • interesting subaru problem
    Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
    Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:14:49 -0800
    ...gaskets. > <snip> > BACKGROUND INFORMATION > Your vehicle�s engine cooling system contains liquid > coolant/anti-freeze. Over time, it is possible for small external > coolant...
  • Re: Overheating at idle
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:34:51 -0400
    ...Leaving the screw off while the vehicle cools will only draw in air as the liquid contracts. -- Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ On...
  • Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:25:09 -0700
    ...And what kind of liquid to use to free the deposits >>> up. >>> I can hook up a separate pump with two different hoses to...