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Re: leaving fuel injector cleaner in the tank for nine months
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 08:29:50 -0600
...Adding Rat/Mouse traps, a moisture preventing compound, insect poison, etc, etc,. I sure there are many more steps I am missing that the...
Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 5 Sep 2010 12:30:30 -0700
...Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ? > I am in the process of swapping parts around in my 84 5sp manual > transmission inline gas VW...
Re: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:29:14 +0000
Did you check sealing around the door? I've always felt that the door set-up with the Dometic fridge was a design which...
Re: How to reseal propane connection
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 13:38:09 +1000
...Use pipe compound made for the job and >available at any plumbing supply place. At least >that's what the gas guy told me...
Re: wind/seal noise
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 11:54:44 EST
...How did the seals get into the luggage carrier to begin with? Perhaps an effort to use seal oil for a better sealing surface...
Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:11:25 -0700
...install with locking compound" as per Scotts comment. So many details but crucial parts. Thankfully, time is on my side with this project. Thanks...
Head gasket leak - does retorquing work?
Historical mailing list - Various
Fri, 10 May 2002 18:04:47 -0300
...It would seem to me that retorquing the head would break the seal of the sealing compound we are suposed to use on the...
Re: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:48:49 -0700
...On Jun 28, 2007, at 12:29 PM, rubatoguy@comcast.net wrote: > Did you check sealing around the door? > I've always felt that...
Re: 1985 Windshield replacement
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:35:54 -0500
...for the vasolene to absorb deeper,then use a window gasket sealing compound for insurance.Just squeezzzze the tube.Got It?Go get em...
Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:03:35 -0400
...Even locking compounds have an effect. Usually they require an increase in torque to achieve a given clamp load. All threaded fasteners rely on...
Re: [Syncro] Dometic Fridge experts: help!
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 23 May 2002 00:11:04 -0700
...I have heard stories of people sealing the mating surfaces of the flue/vents to the body with a heat-resistant RTV-type compound...
Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:39:28 -0700
...Generally speaking ....on all sealing surfaces that get tightened .. and sometimes re-tightened, often for years..the surfaces warp some eventually. Sometimes the repair...
Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation Question
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:26:17 -0400
...that black goo was originally from the grommet and not a sealing compound. My main fuel filler tube grommet does not have so much...
Re: 1985 Windshield replacement
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Fri, 28 Jan 2005 10:46:10 EST
...for the vasolene to absorb deeper,then use a window gasket sealing compound for insurance.Just squeezzzze the tube.Got It?Go get em...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:25:23 -0400
...will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things > > > Can’t recall the details, but...
Re: Head gasket leak - does retorquing work?
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Fri, 10 May 2002 20:01:47 -0700
...me that retorquing the head would break the seal of the >sealing compound we are suposed to use on the nuts (maybe I'm...
Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:33:42 -0700
There is no way that a pressure or leakdown test can mimic the nearly instantaneous pulse of 1000s of psi that the sealing ring...
Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:27:53 -0700
...you just made me think of some 'non-peranent bedding compound' on the spindle under the bearing. Soemthing sticky that has some body to...
Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:51 -0400
the o2 sensor itself IS vulnerable to water and other contaminants, such as silcon compounds, and that is why they are shielded where they...
Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:41:47 -0700
...Anyway I tried to > >>remove them with lapping compound and laping them with the cylinders, but no > >>luck. Is there a sealant that I...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:21:55 -0700
...You can take the valves out and hand lap them in with valve grinding compound .. it's not quite as good as a real...
Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:08:02 -0400
...Radio shack has a thermal heat sink compound in a tube that will work(1 tube).When the plate is reattached, be careful that...
warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:49:51 -0800
...modified compound. VW coolant may have contained an additive to maintain pliability. It's the pliability of these gaskets that keeps sealing qualities when...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:29:07 -0700
...will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >> >> >> Can’t recall the details, but...
Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:16:54 -0700
...I'm sure there are others on the list that will dispute this and have good sealing compound fixes to re-use a seal...
*very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
...For instance, synthetics can be compounded with very low pour points. This gives good cold-cranking performance. They may also be compounded with slightly...
Re: Cylinder Head Cleaning/Checking Question
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:02:09 -0800
...compound until they fit right. Probably spent 4 hours doing that too. those green o-rings ..I have used vaseline on the sealing surface...
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...
Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:57:53 -0400
...s Stix-all) will work better than silicone gasket-forming compounds for sealing up the speedometer cable end on the driver's side. Yrs...
Re: Bucko update
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 07:58:47 -0500
...I put it on every electrical connection when I put in my new motor. "Unique, non-curing silicone compound used for electrical sealing, lubricating...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:09:09 -0400
...will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>> >>> >>> Can’t recall the details, but...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:47:00 -0400
...compound and lap the cylinders into the heads to get the top of the cylinders really clean. This is the most important gasket sealing...
re: What kind of bus do I have?
Historical mailing list - Bob
Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
...Restoring any old vehicle to original specification can be difficult but, where Type 2s are concerned, the problem is compounded by the fact that...
Re: wanted: exhaust part number
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:22:28 -0800
...a three-bolt flange, right ? what is important is that there is a sealing ring in there .. OR just a flat flange gasket. and...
warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:15:58 -0800
...modified compound. VW coolant may have contained an additive to maintain pliability. It's the pliability of these gaskets that keeps sealing qualities when...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:05:56 -0700
...will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>>> >>>> >>>> Can’t recall the details, but...
Propex: Starting the Installation
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:15:29 -0500
...This is used for sealing the holes in the floor pan. Teflon pipe compound. Not the tape. Use this on the threads of the...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:58:05 -0500
...One, regarding the air leak into the coolant, the head sealing ring (between the head and the top of the cylinder) on the #1...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:51:23 -0500
...One, regarding the air leak into the coolant, the head sealing ring (between the head and the top of the cylinder) on the #1...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:35:20 -0700
...compound and lap the cylinders into the heads to get the top of the > cylinders really clean. This is the most important gasket sealing...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:13:28 -0400
...will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Can’t recall the details, but...
Re: JFF: Save the Adventurewagen Molds! (ultra long)
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 7 Feb 2005 05:05:25 -0500
...People that have put hightops on Type 2's have opted out of the rubber and used sealing compounds or made their own gaskets...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:25:40 -0800
...One, regarding the air > leak into the coolant, the head sealing ring (between the head and the top > of the cylinder) on the #1...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:52:27 -0400
...compound and lap the cylinders into the heads to get the top of the cylinders really clean. This is the most important gasket sealing...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:25:59 -0700
...will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Can’t recall the details, but...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
...If you actually sand blasted, not glass or aluminum oxide blasted you may have removed enough material to prevent the heads from sealing there...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:38 -0700
...If you actually sand blasted, not glass or aluminum oxide blasted you may have removed enough material to prevent the heads from sealing there...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:29:37 -0400
...will have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can’t recall the details, but...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:14:16 -0500
...compound and lap the cylinders into the heads to get the top of the > cylinders really clean. This is the most important gasket sealing...
Update; Rust repair and windshield sprayer tube replacement/routing (sort of long)
Historical mailing list - dave
Mon, 3 Apr 2000 23:32:17 -0500
...3M beading/sealing compound was used to seal the windshield. According to Dan, the body guy, the windshield gasket was pretty tough to get...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:09:33 -0700
...compound and lap the > cylinders into the heads to get the top of the cylinders really clean. > This is the most important gasket sealing...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 07:20:08 -0500
...compound and lap the > > cylinders into the heads to get the top of the cylinders really clean. > > This is the most important gasket sealing...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 08:48:33 -0700
...compound and lap the > cylinders into the heads to get the top of the cylinders really clean. > This is the most important gasket sealing...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:16:14 -0500
...The metal gaskets at the top of the cylinders are where the real sealing occurs. The green rings are just there to keep the...
Maby a few ideas?? RE: Rusty Gas Tank. HELP!
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:09:43 -0500
...compound...its the same stuff that ya buy as fuel tank sealer...it's also popular with aircraft homebuilders and motorcycle shops for sealing...
Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
2 Apr 92 19:33:31 GMT
...All engine oils use an organic Zinc compound as an extreme pressure/anti wear additive. Spectro adds more to their Motorcycle oil than to...
Re: How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:40:21 -0700
...Then apply silicone sealing compound to the > > contact flange of the > > housing and, inserting the input shaft into the > > viscous coupling, put > > the housing...
Re: [Syncro] Re: How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 20:17:47 -0700
...Then apply silicone sealing compound to the > > > contact flange of the > > > housing and, inserting the input shaft into the > > > viscous coupling, put > > > the housing...
How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:21:31 -0400
...and put in the new<br> one.  Then apply silicone sealing compound to the  contact flange of the<br> housing  and...