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Re: Redline MT90, wow!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 13:23:42 -0800
...http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html If you can't find their products locally (but most FLAPS that have any interest in...
Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 19:28:45 -0500
...Regular lubricants -- [ From: John H. Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- August issue of Motor Trends magazine carried an article titled "Synthetic Motor Oil...
Re: Vanagon gas mileage
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:37:08 -0600
...for mileage is the the driver, next is tune-up, tires, lubricants, etc, are lesser issues but can have some effect. Weight is another...
Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:02:30 -0500
...or bolts? Now there's a recipe for disaster. > When using lubricants of this type, the torque needs to be reduced by > some 40...
Re: Coolant Problems - Texaco Extended Life Coolant
Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
Sat, 21 Aug 1999 17:32:05 -0700
...What does the list think? Dana E Hager 87 Syncro Westy 84 Vanagon GL >The engine manufacturer is working with Texaco and Equilon Lubricants...
Re: How To Order On-line
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 18:18:40 -0800
...Help! > > > >RSVP > > > >Thanks, > > > >Tom Hanlon > >84 Volkswagen Westfalia > > We don't offer online ordering for lubricants at this time, just apparel. > You can email...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:07:19 -0700
...Well that's what they tell > me in my biz That would be "silicone," which is viscous and slippery -- silicone lubricants or rubberlike appliances...
Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:24:31 -0500
...Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant? > > > On 9/10/04 1:47 PM, "Lastfogel, Darren" <dlastfogel@PLYFORMS.COM> wrote: > > > Most all oil based lubricants will...
Re: Stuck Lock Cylinder - Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 21 Feb 2004 06:21:22 EST
...I took the handle off and tried squirting the lock full of lubricants with no luck. So now I want to take out the...
Re: I know about oil
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 22:23:27 -0700
...enjoyed the bit about synthetic oil vs the old school. > Synthetic lubricants are good as if not better than petroleum but the > thought of...
Re: In Passing
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:39:14 -0700
...The scent of castor based lubricants gone on the wind. > > Only rarely could one hear that sound in later years. These Ferrari > cars are...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:54:08 -0500
...http://www-static.shell.com/static/can-en/downloads/products_services/lubricants/rotella/rotella_t6.pdf
Re: Synthetic Oil Leaks
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 25 May 1999 08:13:30 -0400
...t switch back once you have gone over to +AD4- Syn. lubricants+ACE- Sorry, That is why i use Syn. blends, Best of Both...
Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Tue, 15 May 2001 12:40:09 -0500
...This will not promote longevity! > > This is also mentioned in a good article from another list about coolant > additives and lubricants I've posted...
Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 15:30:13 -0600
...Clearly huge differences exist between manual transmission lubricants, and perhaps much of this can be duplicated by additives. In over-the-road truck tests...
Re: Redline MT90, wow!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 13:24:48 -0800
...http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html If you can't find their products locally (but most FLAPS that have any interest in...
Re: Water Wetter
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:49:46 -0400
...of water wetter) also makes excellent synthetic lubricants which many of us use in our transmissions. tabe johnson/87 westy
Re: What Goes Where
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 6 Jan 2013 09:23:51 -0700
...back closet has dog supplies, tools, extra shoes, BENTLEY >MANUAL, bug spray, oil, anti-freeze, spare fuel filter, spare belt My parts/tools/lubricants...
Re: swepco GL-5
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 08:06:36 -0700
...I was under the > impression that GL-5 lubricants had a destructive effect on certain > alloys in the vw transmission. Is it the case...
Re: In Passing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:03:27 -0700
...The scent of castor based lubricants gone on the wind. > > Only rarely could one hear that sound in later years. These Ferrari > cars are...
Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:56:41 -0400
On 7/29/11 4:44 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > recommended oils > chart in his 1984's owner's manual ("Lubricants," p. 54...
Re: Torque wrenches
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:46:20 -0400
...When prepping a fastener consider the lubrication and why! Some lubricants can require torque to be reduced by as much as 40%. Do not...
Re: Vanagon gas mileage
Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
Tue, 23 Dec 2003 19:14:42 -0500
...for >> mileage is the the driver, next is tune-up, tires, lubricants, etc, are >> lesser issues but can have some effect. Weight is another...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:31:16 -0800
...This page appears to have the product spec sheet for GL4+ http://www2.lubricants.elf.com/Automotive/Auto/Manual_Gearbox/Automotive_Auto_Manual_Gearbox...
Re: Removing reaer window
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:35:56 +1200
...I didn't use any lubricants. With care this method is unlikely to break the very strong glass. Just don't use hard-soled...
Tri Flow for locks
Historical mailing list - Steve
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:05:36 +0000
...There are several other lock-specific lubricants on the market that we also use. Houdini, for instance, is a better penetrant and cleaner but...
Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:20:31 -0800
This is quite a thread we have going on lubricants. I use synthetic oils in most of my vehicles, and have since the mid...
Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:19:24 EDT
In a message dated 98-08-05 20:30:36 EDT, ray.wei@US.PWCGLOBAL.COM writes: > I read an article from Popular Mechanics...
86 Syncro Double Cab for sale
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:46:50 -0700
...It has been owned by two former VW technicians and has had synthetic lubricants since new. Never been a work truck. Box is absolutly...
Re: What is redline?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 8 May 2000 14:14:45 -0400
...for your engine...sorry <g> -- Redline is a manufacturer of synthetic lubricants, including gear oils that are very successful in Vanagon gearboxes. The two...
Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
Historical mailing list - Jack
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 19:12:46 -0800
...install, and I�m > > wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails. I�m > not a > > WD-40 fan so I...
Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 02:57:23 -0500
...properly and direct the lube accurately into a bearing, using proper lubricants, DON'T DO IT. The 'hack' as some call it involves freeing...
Re: Engine Wear
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 17:15:35 EST
...Given same lubricants, operating temperatures, the motor with more p-ft/mi will wear out sooner. Of course there are many other elements in...
Re: transaxle lubricant
Historical mailing list - Austin
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:04:20 -0800
...Because of its low corrosivity, Red Line MTL and MT-90 could also be used in transmissions requiring GL-1 or GL-3 lubricants...
Resurrection of '64 Deluxe
Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 12:06:32 -0500 (CDT)
...I also plan to change all fluids and refresh all lubricants. Any other ideas or requirements? Still grinnin', Bob Hufford \\ // YardBusses (for sale) "Back...
Re: Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:11:21 +0000
...The light lubricants end up evaporating out of WD-40 and you're left with a gummy mess. -Karl '87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley...
Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:27:28 -0600
I use the conical caps that come on smaller tubes of lubricants, silicone, etc. I do not stick them into the line, I stick...
Re: Fluttering Speedometer
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:50:26 EST
...You have to use lubricants carefully on mechanical instruments or you can do more harm than good. Also, if yours is a 2WD, make...
Re: VERY sticky '84 sliding door handle
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Dec 2003 02:04:58 EST
...can do it! I've tired injecting lithium grease > and other lubricants via needle grease guns etc, but to no avail. Is there > any...
Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:33:38 -0700
...install, and I�m > wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails. I�m not a > WD-40 fan so I...
Hard to shift into first gear after warmed up
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 08:50:17 -0700
...Recently changed to Redline lubricants and was no help, this condition existed prior to changing fluids. This condition does not exist at start-up...
Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 1 Dec 2021 01:21:34 +0000
...and worried about messing up internal lock mechanisms and cooking old lubricants. Any tips? I have tried to shortcut the procedure, only to have...
Re: Squeeky Clutch Pedal
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:45:03 -0800
...I have tried squirting all sorts of lubricants from the footwell, but it is a pretty inaccessible place back there. Some things reduce the...
Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:20:54 -0400
...MT-1 lubricants meet an ASTM D 130 requirement of 2A max. (after 3 h @ 121.1C). This is a more stringent requirement than...
Re: blue vs green coolant - another player?
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:09:15 -0500
...http://www.shell-lubricants.com/products/pdf/RotellaELC.pdf and http://www.rotella.com/products/rotella-elc.html now the Gotchas ... 600,000 miles...
Re: Torque wrenches
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:45:09 -0700
...Some solid lubricants can make for a > loose > connection as it fills gaps that can work out leaving space making that > connection loose. Anti...
Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 09:22:56 -0600
...and that water is needed to properly activate the water pump lubricants in their products. jimt On Wednesday, Oct 2, 2002, at 00:21...
Re: water pump replacement 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 21:56:17 -0500
...Driver > > -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- > > Which brings to mind "Water Pump Lubricants," a class of coolant additive > products I've seen marketed for decades...
Re: Differential Pan Gasket
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:12:36 -0400
...There are also silicone type sealants designed for rear axle/differential lubricants. If this is a failure over time look for possibilities that something...
Re: water pump replacement 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 23:24:55 -0500
...yesterday with nary a warning . . >. ." > >Which brings to mind "Water Pump Lubricants," a class of coolant >additive products I've seen marketed for decades...
Re: Weigh your Westy...
Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:35:46 EDT
...Base Curb weight - weight including fuel, lubricants, coolant, tools, spare wheel and tire (no passengers, cargo or optional equipment) Payload - combined maximun allowable weight...
Re: water pump replacement 85 GL
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 17:44:41 -0500
...yesterday with nary a warning . . . ." Which brings to mind "Water Pump Lubricants," a class of coolant additive products I've seen marketed for decades...
Re: wiper squeak
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Sun, 5 Nov 2000 09:23:03 -0600
...Other lubricants probably would have a longer lasting effect, but WD40 is the only thing I've had handy that I can spray. Donald...
Re: In Passing
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:48:00 -0700
...The scent of castor based lubricants gone on the wind. > > Only rarely could one hear that sound in later years. These Ferrari > cars are...
Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Sat, 15 May 2004 08:52:16 -0400
...You have to add lubricants to the fuel to replace what was lost by removing the sulfur. TEMiller David Brodbeck wrote: >On Wed, 12...
Re: Friday question--AC compressor installation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:48:35 -0500
...There different R134a lubricants used. The total quantity required is determined by the vehicle. You will need to look that up. R134a systems are...
Re: "dry" door locks
Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:07:10 -0700
...Liquid lubricants, such as WD-40, tend to collect dust and grime and gum up over the long haul. If you want to do...
Re: Clutch Chatter...Silicone contamination!!
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Mon, 23 Mar 1998 22:15:18 EST
...Be it from engine assembly or spray lubricants. Use only RTV compounds that are labeled for use with engines that have O2 sensors. Drive...
Re: redline v. amsoil
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:39:44 -0700
...http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html Pretty hard to beat starting with synthetic jet turbine oil as your base. I never trust...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:50:13 -0400
...The synlubes I use pour at -60F with some of the newer engine lubricants at -70F. Dino lubes have a tough time at 0...