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• Re: Engine Bay Negative Strap Questions. 1988 Westy. PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 16:41:11 -0700
  ...Either way, won't spray rubber with any given rust inhibitor. Neil. On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
• Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 15:16:47 -0700 (MST)
  > Well, I suppose you could substitute a dual-spray "thief-cleaning" "solution" > by having one spray bottle filled with an ammonia-based cleaner, and...
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 21:22:53 -0800
  ...They also > sell a paint called Imron (SP?) that is really strong IF sprayed right. > Needs to be sprayed at a certain temp, etc...
• Re: Helpful Vanagon toolbox tip...LVC
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:59:26 -0500
  ...Tuner cleaner spray was used to clean the contacts. The spray cans often came with long flexible tubes. I still have one of those...
• Re: Top tray
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:07:35 -0400
  You meant bug sprays, right? Cause my mind, well, you meant bug spray, didn't you? On Saturday, April 13, 2013, Bryan Feddish wrote...
• Re: Tail lights? (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 22:10:55 -0700
  ...I almost have my rear mounted sprayer > working to perfection... it contains water with some dirty motor oil in it > that can spray someone...
• Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:16:25 -0500
  I stopped at Sherwin Williams Automotive Paint and they will mix enough for 3 spray cans for 35.00 with the paint code. FYI...
• Re: HELP!! Rain kills my vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 17:15:43 EDT
  Try the old spray bottle in the dark routine.....follow the sparks you should see as you spray the entire ignition system, engine running...
• Re: Sticky doors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:34:40 -0700
  ...spray them down liberally with silicone spray. or WD-40. or wipe them clean with some solvent . then apply silicone spray. I use silicone...
• Squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 11:30:36 -0700
  ...He sprayed some lubricant... the squeaky noise went away but comes back after about 500 miles.. then I spray some silicon lubricant.. the noise...
• Re: Coil changed, still no spark and spray
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 28 May 2012 21:38:10 -0700
  ...Coil changed, still no spark and spray I'm not sure where to look for a solution. Yes, the coil was bad and I...
• front window sprayers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 21 May 2007 12:53:29 -0400
  I'm having trouble with one of the front window sprayers for cleaning the windshield and wondering how do you get at them. Are...
• Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:06:49 -0600
  ...fairly similar $20-25 for a 12 oz spray can, plus I would need > a spray can of clear coat. > > I have some small...
• Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 19:00:44 EST
  >I use the silicone spray on just about everything plastic or >rubber including >hoses to ward off the ravages of time. Look for a...
• Re: Dirty vs. clean
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:45:14 -0400
  TRy using the GUNK as you do, but use a self service car wash spray wand on it. YOur engine will look great. After...
• Re: Access to rearlid/washer fluid pump 85 'gonGL
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 10:31:32 -0700
  ...I stripped an '86 GL and among the parts I snagged was the rear door and sprayer mechanism. The sprayer is on the passenger...
• Re: Help? test fuel injector, 78 Westy.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:22, -0500
  ...Check spray by killing coil wire and turning over engine as injector is watched- will spray for 2-10 millisec. and stop. MB in...
• Re: Fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 08:24:36 -0800
  ...I changed the 2.1 W/boxer spray pattern to a > 2.2 Subaru W/boxer spray pattern. Works great, but I ended up...
• Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 12:53:58 EST
  ...Different brands of silicone spray have different amounts of silicone in them. Just spray a bit on your fingers in the store and see...
• Rustproof rear left panel?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 22:57:19 -0400
  Hi, Krown rust proofing was not able to spray any oil in the driver side rear panel (under the last rear window). Any idea...
• Rustproof rear left panel?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 22:59:47 -0400
  Hi, Krown rust proofing was not able to spray any oil in the driver side rear panel (under the last rear window). Any idea...
• Re: Window rubbers to silicon...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 21:36:12 -0400
  ...The spray probalby won't hurt the paint, but it will make it shiney. If you get it on the window it will repel...
• "oil spray controller"
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 21:52:22 -0500
  I'm looking through a catalog and see part #026 103 547 "Oil Spray Controller" for the vanagon diesel. it's in Rocky Mtn...
• Re: Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:01:01 -0700
  ...I forget the company name, but it comes in a red colored spray can, might be CFC is the company initials. Anyway, I sprayed...
• undercoating;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 11:18:47 EST
  Hi All, Has anyone used any of the undercoating spray guns, such as Eastwoods? I'm thinking of thinning down that rubberized roofing tar...
• Re: All the wires are brown!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:44:57 -0700
  ...Even less. > > Immediately spray everything....... especially all wires, plug wires, > distributor, coil, etc. with WD-40. > This is the most important part of the...
• Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 21:03:34 EST
  ...Silicone spray for aging cars is like penicillin was to disease prone humans 50 years ago, seems to cure just about everything! I spray...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:25:43 -0800
  ...A retired TV technician came over with his spray bottle and loaned it to me overnight. He left me with a schematic and told...
• Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 13:55:27 -0700
  ...Touch up paint in spray cans? > >> > >> > >> I stopped at Sherwin Williams Automotive Paint and they will mix > enough > >>> for > >>> 3 spray cans for 35...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 23:12:11 -0700
  ...You do not need to use a high pressure spray. This stuff works great - and since it is designed to be sprayed on motorcycles...
• Computer-matched interior spray paint
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:44:55 -0600
  ...I had to take some DEET spray to get rid of some wasps under the dash while driving, and that discolored my glove box...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 May 2020 12:40:00 -0700
  > dilute mint oil and some isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle Neat. I can see that. I recall mixing Dr. Bonners peppermint soap with...
• Re: pop top work
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:44:30 -0700
  no problem, but wear a mask next time :) Friend joked with me about spray foam in van ceiling, it would give a "grotto" look...
• Helpful Vanagon toolbox tip...LVC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:38:24 -0700
  We all have those spray cans of lube, brake cleaner, electric contact cleaner, WD-40, right? And they all come from the stores with...
• Re: Top tray
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:18:34 -0400
  >> You meant bug sprays, right? Cause my mind, well, you meant bug spray, didn't you? << Absolutely. I’m on week 7 of way...
• Re: I-4 rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:11:58 -0500
  ...cleaner and sprayed around the engine compartment, when it motor picks up speed , look to where you just sprayed and there will be your...
• Zinc Spray Works.
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 23:36:28 GMT
  Responding to msg by DerekDrew@aol.com () on Wed, 8 Feb 9:56 AM >On the zinc front, why not just spray cans of...
• Re: The One Man Brake Bleed Show
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 06:48:50 -0500
  ...Drill a hole through the cap for the hose barb and attach the sprayer hose -- you'll want to modify the sprayer head so...
• Fuel Injection Discussions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:43:28 -0400
  In the recent discussions about fuel injection systems and diagnosis mention was made about using WD40 or some other silicone spray on fuel system...
• vandelized/spraypainted bus
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  9 Nov 95 09:56EST
  Sorry to take up the bandwidth folks, but to the listmember who had his/her bus vandelized with spraypaint: how did you eventually get...
• Re: Windshield Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 03:28:02 +0200
  BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: > That being said, Per also mentioned that the nozzle assembly from a plain > old Bug fits and has a better spray...
• Windshield washer spray nozzle removal tips
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:12:11 -0500
  Any tips or tricks to removing the windshield washer spray nozzle from the front of the vanagon? Mine didn't want to easily pop...
• Re: Fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:15:48 -0600
  ...I changed the 2.1 W/boxer spray pattern to a >> 2.2 Subaru W/boxer spray pattern. Works great, but I ended up...
• Re: getting paint off LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:17:43 -0400
  ...I re-sprayed the fittings with asphalt spray again after installation. I hope it will last forever. If you can't find a sand...
• Re: Aircooleds and Airplanes
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 08:39:09 -0500 (CDT)
  If spraying water on the outside of the engine is not a good idea for whatever reason, what about spraying it on the inside...
• Re: Repainting Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:46:17 -0400
  ...Then I used silver steel wheel paint from a paint shop (in a spray can)and sprayed a small paint roller. I rolled the...
• Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 9 May 2012 13:51:43 +0000
  '84 Westy I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula" All-Surface Paint (wood, metal, plastic, masonry), Flat Black. No...
• Bra-Spray on?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 20 May 2010 16:45:00 -0500
  ...Was wondering if anyone has ever used the spray-on bedliner as a bra? Might even work on the fiberglass bumpers? Just asking. Thanks...
• Re: oil spray on startup when very cold
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:14:10 -0500
  Thanks for the feedback on the oil spray. The O-ring on the oil cooler seems like the best guess judging from the pattern...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:19:52 -0700
  Mike, why not just carry a can of artists spray adhesive, the kind that allows you to remove the table cloth later? Just spray...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:23:48 -0700
  I made one of the garden sprayer versions. Sprayer: $15 Cap: $0 [old Volvo cap] Gauge: $0 [old 30psi gauge] Time: An hour of...
• Coil changed, still no spark and spray
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 28 May 2012 21:15:30 -0700
  ...Checked the fuel spray and there is none either. Would it be a relay? Ground? Who knows ... Zoltan
• Automatic car washing?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 09:52:28 EST
  I've been afraid to run my '88 in those brushless car washes because the water sprays up from underneath against the hot engine...
• Re: rainfly
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 01:23:05 -0500
  ...Have sprayed it with waterproofing spray but its never worked that well. A fly is the best option for me when camping in the...
• Re: Grease Nipple Was: Rubbery Squeaking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:38:44 -0800
  ...I tried to spray it with WD-40, Teflon spray, silicone spray, white grease spray, the only thing that helped was to dismantle the...
• Re: 87 Grey westy paint color
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:56:23 -0500
  ...Your dealer can provide you with a small but expensive spray can and/or touch-up bottle (some colors are available in both versions...
• Re: Paint preparation tips...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:29:19 +0000
  Having recently done this, I just pulled the spray nozzles out, pulled a bit of tubing out, and left the nozzles attached. Worked perfectly...
• Rust not want not
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 14:40:04 PDT
  ...Larry '86 Syncro Westfalia (sprayed each year since '97 and happy) '86 Syncro Doublecab (sprayed this spring when bought) '91 MR2 Turbo (sprayed since...
• Re: Coolant Pump: wear at case
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 25 Sep 2014 07:52:02 -0700
  If you're worried about the seals drying out during storage, just give them a good spraying with silicon spray and store it in...
• Re: What is SA Besto spray and can use on boots
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:30:50 -0400
  Now that I know what this spray is, I thought about putting it on the CV boots to help keep them from cracking. Is...