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• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 13:14:04 -0800
  ...however, I have not been able to find any lubricants that eat plastic. On 2/18/2014 6:21 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The...
• FYI-or more than you may need..
  Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:02:52 -0400
  http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html
• Re: Speaking of lubricant.....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:00:25 -0800
  ...I use bicycle lubricants left over from my elder son's mountain biking days. I think the oil is Pedro's Dry Chain Lube...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:24:18 -0700
  the throttle cable may be stuck... a bit of lubricant spray will help
• RPM Delo and other CJ-4 rated oils
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 28 May 2008 09:09:47 -0700
  ...He also intimated that the elimination of Zinc compounds from dino oil over the past years has caused these lubricants to be significantly less...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:56:19 -0700
  ...The recommended lubricant was automatic transmission fluid. Rubber compatible, widely available, light lubricant. Use that cajun turkey flavor injector to put it where it...
• Re: transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:04:20 -0800
  At 07:58 PM 12/2/98 -0600, you wrote: >--------------------- >Hi Volks, > I was shopping for some manual transaxle lubricant and found none that...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 11:41:58 -0600
  ...Your claim that silicates are an abrasive is not entirely true, talc is a common silicate and is a lubricant, see < http://www.britannica...
• Lubricant for (1984) Westy Pop Top Hinge - Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 15:32:46 -0700
  ...roof should be lightly oiled from time to time.." With WHAT lubricant? I'm a little worried about some goopy oily stuff getting all...
• Notes on lubricants from Red Line's chief chemist
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 08:23:49 -0700
  ...http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 14:45:15 -0400
  > I wrote: > > > A very good and very cheap lubricant for any rubber bushings is kerosene > > (or diesel fuel). It is nondestructive to rubber and...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:27:03 -0600
  ...It now contains oil(s) and is advertised as a lubricant. From the FAQ on their site: > >> How is WD-40 Multi-Use Product...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:31:19 -0400
  What you should not put on a lug is a lubricant such as petroleum grease or lithium grease.
• Re: transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 20:50:06 -0700
  A little bit more about gear oils can be found at http://www.yondar.com/yondar/course3.html
• Question??
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 06:39:25 -0700
  Does anyone know what the unmarked small tube of yellow (Lubricant)?? that is in the gasket set is for? Neal
• Re: Leaking Gas tank donut gasket!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 16:23:40 -0700
  ...I've never had to use lubricant to install the fill pipe in the donut, and I've never had a leak there, either...
• Re: blower IV
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:44:17 EDT
  ...The idea here is that by introducing a lubricant on the "business end" of the motor (as opposed to the "squirrel cage" end -- excuse...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:48:07 -0800
  ...Lubricant ? > > > > > > Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good > all-purpose > > > lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. > > > Thanks...
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:55:16 -0500
  Keep in mind that the reason for the developement of the synthetics is the need to provide a lubricant that does not break down...
• Re: Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 12:07:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...Most of the electric work I do is inside electronics so someone else will have to recommend a lubricant. Isn't there a lubricant...
• Re: Cold weather and gear lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:59:01 +0000
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• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:36:18 -0500
  ...A fine lubricant. Yet I don't use water as my >main lubricant. Nor should folk use WD40 that way. It's main purpose...
• Re: wiper squeak
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 08:19:33 -0700
  ...Take the wiper arms > off and use a good penetrate/lubricant on the bushings. Stay away from > WD40(pet peeve), nowhere on the can...
• Re: Suggestion - Fuel Line Changers
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 10:17:33 -0600
  ...it works as a lubricant, but then works as a minor adhesive once it dries. any down sides to using this on the fuel...
• Re: Rubber conditioners & lubricants
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 08:03:48 -0800
  ...Rubber conditioners & lubricants Yes, but Bill, did you ever stop to think what happened to the rest of the town that week? No wonder...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:05:51 -0500
  ...Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant? Hey All, I just purchased some 86 vanagon seats to put in my 83. I�m going to clean...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:59:16 -0500
  ...You need to make sure the > lubricant will eat the plastic parts of the speedometer. Yes, you really want those parts eaten. Provides energy...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:18:42 -0600
  ...It now contains oil(s) and is advertised as a lubricant. From the FAQ on their site: >> >>> How is WD-40 Multi-Use Product...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:23:10 EST
  Well, what about the super-lubricants like prolong and duralube? Any good/bad experiences? Patrick '80 Westfalia
• Shady Boy Awning wind squeak dampening?
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:59:28 -0600
  ...deduce that it needs to be damped by means of a lubricant or teflon tape maybe?! Has anyone solved this by perhaps lubricating the...
• Re: Transmission experts?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 17:25:01 -0500
  You can try turning up the radio, or using synthitic lubricant in the tranny.I have heard it said that synthetic halts wear in...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:34:32 -0700
  ...It now contains oil(s) and is advertised as a lubricant. From the FAQ on their site: >> >>> How is WD-40 Multi-Use Product...
• Winter Gear Lube ?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:06:50 -0800
  Hi Volks, I recently had the opportunity to replace my gear lubricant and with the break-in time just about over, I will have...
• Suggestion - Fuel Line Changers
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 07:32:21 EDT
  ...When you are trying to slip your new hoses over those barbed fittings, obviously you need some lubricant, and as many have probably already...
• Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:31:41 -0700
  I agree no WD-40, but better than grease might be something like BoeShield or Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry, Wax lubricant. Sprays on...
• sticky window latches
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 10:41:11 -0600
  Can anyone suggest the type of lubricant to use on the window latch for the vent windows in the front doors of a Vanagon...
• Re: Water Pump/Thermostat Housing Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 29 Mar 2014 21:42:59 +0000
  I personally want to thank Karl for the suggestion of using personal lubricant. After what Vanagons have been doing to me all these years...
• Re: Castor oil as lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:40:07 +0000
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• Re: Speaking of lubricant.....
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:48:32 -0500
  Mine were talking real loud when I first bought my westy. A shot of whatever was in the oil can did the trick.Been...
• Re: Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:15:03 -0800
  ...The bearing would soon fail under these compromised seal conditions through loss of lubricant. (end of life situation, accelerated by the loss of lubricant...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:26:30 -0500
  ...Viscous lubricants attract lots > of dirt when then makes shifting even harder than if it was bone dry. Then I > must spray with a...
• Lubricating heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 17:18:19 -0500
  ...When installing a new blower motor, is it advisable to add some sort of lubricant as a preventive measure? My brand new motor is...
• Fw: Weekender Sunroof Lube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 16:16:29 -0700
  ...vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu > > 3M Silicone Lubricant, "Wet Type", P/N 051135-0887. Oops, that's P/N 051135-08877 scr
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 06:07:14 -0800
  Is it even necessary to have a waterpump lubricant in antifreeze? If so, which chemicals or minerals are used? The Prestone ExtraLife or ExtendedLife...
• Asking again about steering rack grease
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:17:54 -0500
  ...The Bentley calls for special lubricant AOF 063 000 04 or equivalent. What might that equivalent be? Jim
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 02:14:04 +0000
  ...system. > R134a > requires a different lubricant (PAG or ester), because it won't > effectively carry the R12 lubricant (mineral oil) through the system. > The...
• Re: Castor oil as lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:08:11 -0600
  ...Castor oil as lubricant > > > I used to race a 250 Ossa motorcycle in TT dirt track racing .. >> the exhasut smelled just wonderful, intoxicating even...
• Re: Locks frozen
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:44:06 -0700
  I'd suggest you squirt some lubricant (for ex. PB Blaster) in the locks and then blow some compressed air in it... let them...
• Instructions on lubricating distributor on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:53:58 -0400
  ...What is procedure and lubricant to be used on vacuum advance mechanism? John
• Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:46:53 -0500
  ...I'd forgotten that one (wax >IS< a lubricant). > Well, it is but not good enought for this application. I sense a new O2...
• Weekender Sunroof Lube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 16:13:10 -0700
  A month ago I posted a message requesting info about a lubricant for the biggie sunroof in my '85 Weekender. The roof mechanism worked...
• Re: transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:23:09 -0500
  At 07:58 PM 12/2/98 -0600, Darrell Boehler wrote: >--------------------- >Hi Volks, > I was shopping for some manual transaxle lubricant and found none...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:41:33 -0800
  ...When the temperature stabilizes compare the viscousity of the lubricants, for added fun take pencils and stick them into the fluid in each cup...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:28:34 -0500
  ...https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Lubricator-Lubricant-Motorcycle- Dirtbike/dp/B009YEYL0I
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:45:10 +1300
  On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott@buncombe.main.nc.us> wrote: > No lubricant on wheel fasteners. �I'm...
• Re: What kind of grease?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:21:46 EST
  ...This lubricant did not appear to last very long. Lately I have been using Dow-Corning brand, Molykote G-Rapid. Obviously, it is some...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:21:01 -0500
  ...You need to make sure the lubricant will eat the plastic parts of the speedometer. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: calling redline lube heads
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:03:39 -0800
  ...I have been using MTL in my transaxle for almost 3 years, because when I called RedLine, that was the lubricant they recommended when...
• Brake Pad (Caliper)Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 21:20:17 -0400
  ...When I opened the hardware kit for the front brakes there was a little pouch of silicone lubricant along with all the other bits...
• Re: Heat/Fresh Air Cables broke
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 10:09:10 GMT
  ...The cable isn't broken, but the lubricant inside the cable housing is = toast. Has anyone freed up a sticky cable with WD-40...