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Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:48:38 -0400
...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium > Silicate > (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
Coolant level sensor lite dimly lit
Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
Fri, 22 May 1998 16:58:52 -0400
...I replaced the PO's dreaded green stuff for some phosphate/silicate free coolant. The temp gauge reads the typical halfway (on top of...
Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:54:54 -0400
...toothpaste consistency. Knead the tube before use as liquid separates sometimes. Silicate-based cement that bakes hard, very useful stuff. Victor is a good...
Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
Sat, 22 May 1999 08:37:15 -0700
...Texaco > DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. > Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
Re: water wetter??
Historical mailing list - Tom L.
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:24:03 -0700
...Water Wetter has a high Ph, but also has silicates, so it can be used in aluminium radiators. However, if left for a long...
Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 01:18:29 -0600
Havoline phosphate-free has been my coolant of choice for the last 3 years, with one coolant change/flush after 2 years. It has...
save this '89 westy!!!! $4500 Re: Another C4C vanagon, this time at a VW dealer
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:40:16 EDT
...they only have until monday, and then the motor will be siezed with liquid silicate... SOMEONE BUY THIS!!!! RUSSELVW.COM THEIR NUMBER IS 410...
Really Inexpensive Coolant
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:44:10 -0600
...It is phosphate-free, silicate free, and free of 2 or 3 other things I've never heard of before ( but I can't...
Coolant
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 13:47:48 -0400
...It is a Ethylene Glycol coolant, that is Silicate and Phosphate free. Rather than the typical green or blue color, it is a red...
Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:53:07 -0700
...about oil additives > At 04:33 AM 7/28/2009, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >>Sodium silicate is not "liquid glass". Glass is supercooled liquid >>silicon...
Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sun, 23 May 1999 16:25:05 -0400
...Texaco >DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. >Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
Re: Aftermarket rim fitment.
Historical mailing list - Jack
Tue, 24 Dec 2002 17:25:11 -0800
...Also added silica is > increasing grip. Soft rubber compounds also (though these days they > don't waear at a horrendous rate, as earlier performance...
86 Power Steering Pump needed, misc.
Historical mailing list - Scott P Johnson
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 10:17:55 -0500
...Block Seal" with sodium silicate? A mechanic I spoke to suggested it as a possible temporary leak fix. Opinions??? Thanks. Scott 86 GL-- 215...
Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:50:51 -0500
...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium > Silicate >> (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:48:51 -0700
...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium Silicate (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 May 1999 21:33:45 -0400
...Texaco DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 29 Apr 2004 10:40:56 -0400
...The "green stuff" usually contains phosphates and silicates, and is the older "standard" coolant. The "blue stuff" is VW's proprietary coolant. David Brodbeck...
Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:57:40 -0700
...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium Silicate > (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
Re: Silicone in oil analysis
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:05:17 -0400
Silica! From dust and sand. While filters trap some stuff on the surface the smaller stuff can eventually work through. As stuff makes its...
Re: Prestone anti-freeze (Dex Cool)
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 29 Jun 2003 12:22:33 -0700
...It also states that is free from phosphates > and silicates. Thanks, George '85 Westfalia > -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright ~This message...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:02:36 -0500
...One note about silica. Silica = dirt, as in airborne dirt and dust. Years ago I was running two 1986 Mercedes 300E's about 50...
Re: Canadian Westy Owner's - Is there a decent Can. Tire coolant for my 84
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 18:37:00 -0500
...They have a Store brand called "Long-life" which is phosphate and silicate free. Here, it's about $11.99 or $12.99 a...
Re: for the record water is not corrosive
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sat, 1 May 2004 00:19:25 -0400
...Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Depends on what the tubes are made from. Silica glasses are soluble > in "ordinary" (impure) water; I'm not sure about...
Re: Selling Hop a Long
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:05 -0700
...sure it's seized you could try some of that sodium > silicate that's so popular now. > Good luck. Heh heh. Chad. A long...
Re: Coolant recommendations
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:49:36 -0400
...Last listed ingredient for the Blue stuff was "Silicates". OK< I think I'll upgrade to the Prestone. Actually, I have been trying the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Dec 2012 - Special issue (#2012-341)
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 21:13:54 -0700
...Get that extra HP > you can't feel and let that silica right in there. McNeely: > What are the "better filters that you refer...
Re: Selling Hop a Long
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:49:50 -0400
If you're not 100 percent sure it's seized you could try some of that sodium silicate that's so popular now. Good...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:34:15 -0700
...using "silicon grease" as shorthand for > > polydimethylsiloxane thickened with amorphous fumed silica. > > > > I use it to lubricate both with silicon and buna rubber o...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 12:09:07 -0800
...ethylene glycol based which doesn't contain  phosphates, silicates, bromides or amines. </DIV> <DIV>The green propylene glycol based antifreeze Sierra...
Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:25:39 -0500
...It features a proprietary Silica compound and > directional tread > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Question: Polishing Glass
Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
Tue, 14 May 1996 16:53:23 -0500
...Any > experiences, thoughts, rebuke? Thanks! Joe ('71 campmobile) - on digest. > - - - There are chromium sulfate compounds and silicate compounds designed to be used with a...
Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:27:24 -0700
...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium > > Silicate > >> (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:26:26 -0400
...toothpaste >consistency. Knead the tube before use as liquid separates >sometimes. Silicate-based cement that bakes hard, very useful >stuff. Victor is a good...
Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:59:40 -0400
...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium >> Silicate >> (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
Re: Coolant
Historical mailing list - Joel David Shortlidge
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:39:05 -0500
...It is a Ethylene Glycol >coolant, that is Silicate and Phosphate free. Rather than the typical green >or blue color, it is a red...
Re: 'extended life' coolants
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Wed, 11 Sep 1996 07:28:18 -0400
...that notes on >the bottle that it is Dex-Cool compatable, & silicate and phosphate free. >(~ $8/gal @ Pep Boys). It's a vile, bile...
Re: K & N Air Filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 20:57:22 -0400
...More surface area will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing silicates to go through. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: save this '89 westy!!!! $4500 Re: Another C4C vanagon, this time at a VW dealer
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:59:32 -0400
...until monday, and then the motor will be siezed with liquid > silicate... > > SOMEONE BUY THIS!!!! > RUSSELVW.COM > THEIR NUMBER IS > 410-744-2300 > > > In...
Re: K&N filter/Mt St Helens
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:08:33 EST
...Standard paper airfilters clogged quickly and the fine silica ash found it's way into many engines. As Stuart mentioned the stock VW oilbath...
Re: K & N Recharger
Historical mailing list - Ian X
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:39:43 -0800
...same media as the intake filters) and not keeping it oiled, silica passed, got into the oil and then the main bearings. With 4k...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 19:45:34 -0500
...Does anyone know if the color represents the presence or absence of phosphates, amines, bromides ,silicates,propylene or etheylene glycol? I am inclined to...
Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:23:49 -0700
...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium Silicate >> (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 09:38:56 -0500
...formula cars, if they felt they would pass any size particulates (silica or whatever) that would scuff their rings/barrels to any signifacant measure...
Coolant opinions re: Prestone LongLife
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 10:55:12 -0700
...coolant and put in new Prestone LongLife 5 year coolant (Phosphate/Silicate free), which is orange in colour. A very slight drop in levels...
Speedometer/Odometer
Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
Thu, 6 May 1999 08:35:59 +0000
...I simply replaced it, put a dollop of silica caulk on the head of the spindle (to keep it from slipping back through) and...
Long Life Prestone
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Sat, 26 Apr 1997 19:19:34 -0800
...Both are longlife Prestone, both say phosphate & silicate free, but one is orange, and the other yellowish. The yellow one has # W-4816-M...
Re: save this '89 westy!!!! $4500 Re: Another C4C vanagon, this time at a VW ...
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:51:49 EDT
...have until monday, and then the motor will be siezed with liquid > silicate... > > SOMEONE BUY THIS!!!! > RUSSELVW.COM > THEIR NUMBER IS > 410-744-2300 > > >
K&N Filter Controversy: Corrected Copy
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 09:53:19 -0500
...formula cars, if they felt they would pass any size particulates (silica or whatever) that would scuff their rings/barrels to any signifacant measure...
Re: Cold Air Intake
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:34:28 -0400
...As for KN systems you should also go to oil sampling as there are claims that these do not do well at stopping silica...
Re: Coolant level sensor lite dimly lit
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Sun, 24 May 1998 01:56:27 EDT
...I > replaced the PO's dreaded green stuff for some phosphate/silicate free > coolant. The temp gauge reads the typical halfway (on top of...
Royal Flush!
Historical mailing list - Peter
Tue, 12 May 1998 11:56:39 -0600
...also phosphate free, but wouldn't exactly say if it was silicate free???? They seemed to imply it was as good as autobahns...?? I...
Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
Sun, 23 May 1999 18:21:39 -0700
...Texaco > >DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. > >Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:26:31 -0600
...One note about silica. Silica = dirt, as in airborne dirt and dust. Years ago I was running two 1986 Mercedes 300E's about 50...
Re: Phosphate free coolant...
Historical mailing list - T.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 07:40:04 -0700
...It is phosphate free and silica free. it is not more expensive than most other brands. I buy it in my local Pep Boys...
Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 19:01:00 -0400
...You want to ensure that silica is not floating in the oil that the oil filter can’t handle. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Isenglas Windows [NVC]
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:44:41 -0500
...A natural mineral with lots of alumina, silica, and potassium that is brittle, translucent to transparent, can be split into very thin sheets, can...
Need coolant
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:03:40 -0700
...I have one (1) bottle of real German coolant ("Pentosin Lifetime Antifreeze, phosphate and silicate free.") Which I'd just as soon not use...
Phosphate free anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Thu, 28 Sep 1995 09:20:36 CST6CDT
...She is faxing me some articles on how phosphate, borates, and silicates affect corrosion and essentially she said all studies indicate that there is...
Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sat, 22 May 1999 12:02:02 -0700
...Texaco DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
Re: 'extended life' coolants
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Sep 96 07:20:42 CDT
...that notes on >the bottle that it is Dex-Cool compatable, & silicate and phosphate free. one thing for everyone to be wary of: READ...