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• Re: Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:14:00 -0600
  ...Upon disassembly of the unit, the teflon gear on the end of the shaft was disengaged from the teflon worm gear that is driven...
• Re: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 01:09:00 -0400
  ...Just make sure you put pipe dope or teflon tape (rated for propane) on the replacement threaded fitting. You can get pipe dope (rated...
• RE: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 30 May 1996 08:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Anyone know more about problems using teflon tape on oil pressure fittings? > > Gene Berg instructions say to NEVER use Teflon tape on the senders...
• Re: Leveling shims. Success report and mistakes to avoid.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 20:33:28 EST
  ...This problem is a unique feature of Teflon. If Teflon is being used as a pseudonym for plastic, then almost any other household plastic...
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:54:42 -0400
  ...maybe a harder plastic would fit the bill? Teflon might work. I have a desoldering tool with a nozzle made of teflon. It's...
• Re: Problem w/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 17:11:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Did you by any chance use teflon tape on the threads? Teflon tape is not necessary for VDO gauges since the threads are tapered...
• Re: New Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Tue, 24 May 2005 12:16:43 -0400
  ...It has a teflon sleeve in the groove for >the locking post in the door jamb, and a steel tab welded to the outside...
• Re: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Fri, 5 May 2000 08:22:36 -0400
  ...It is not the same thing and does matter. ----- Original Message ----- From: <mailto:rileyk@HOME.COM>Riley Kettner Also use some teflon tape. The...
• Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:46:42 -0500
  ...Any better ideas? >> > > > > I like Teflon tape on any tapered thread fittings myself, but the > tradesmen I > > know who spend their days winging together...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 16:11:18 CST
  .....Bruce Anderson, the Technical Director of the Porsche Club of America recommends against braided stainless steel-over-teflon brake hoses. They work good, and...
• Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:20:18 -0800
  You want to use either Teflon paste (preferred by most plumbers) or Teflon tape, but the type specifically made for gas. I believe it...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:12:01 -0700
  Yeah don, that's why Karl specified yellow coloured Teflon tape. It is thicker, works on gas line fittings. I've used specific pipe...
• ref head gasket (fix?)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 20:48:19 -0800
  How 'bout sealing the head gasket surface that corrodes by selective plating of the surface - teflon filled hard anodize (Tuffram), electroless nickel, or...??? Or...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:24:51 -0600
  > > "The teflon tube inside the SS would work just great alone, until it hits > something or > gets squeezed hard. SS is not there to...
• Re: Slider Quietening
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 02:41:15 -0700
  That looks a little like the teflon anti-chafe tape we use on the engine cowling of light planes to prevent aluminum panels from...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 21:54:17 -0400
  Regarding "having proper teflon tape and dope" As a Plumber in the state of KY who plans to replace some parts of his own...
• '56 kombi progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 23:34:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Thom -- > If nothing ever sticks to TEFLON, how do they make TEFLON stick to the pan? ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860...
• Re: [vanagon] Oil drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:51:23 -0800
  ...It's likely that you have compounded your problem. >As far as teflon tape, it may or may not help, but teflon is used...
• Re: Halon Fire Extinguishers in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:57:09 -0800
  ...birds frequently are known to drop dead quickly when exposed to the fumes from burnt teflon frying pans. More grist for my mill... Phaedra
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 18:47:03 -0600
  ...maybe a harder plastic would fit the bill? > > Teflon might work. I have a desoldering tool with a nozzle made of > teflon. It's...
• Re: Rubbery Squeeking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 19:49:46 -0500
  ...John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- You might try a teflon spray - something like Tri-Flow - to releive the squeeking for a short...
• Re: Leaky Clutch Slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 17:42:24 -0800
  ...Has anyone tried to put that teflon tape on the threads to help seal it or can anyone think of any reasons that I...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 07:48:33 -0700
  ...Imbalzano said, "Teflon is not useful as an ingredient in oil additives or oils used for internal combustion engines." At the time, DuPont threatened...
• Re: O2 sensor coax (sic) wire terminating
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:14:55 -0600
  ...Perhaps the bright green color is for instant identification and the > tough jacket (is it Teflon or nylon?) for uncompromising protection. I no longer...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:44:15 -0500
  TASTELESS?!? How was that determined, pray tell? :-) Marc jbange wrote: > I used a teflon lube gel on mine when I "rebuilt" it. My boss...
• Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:58:25 -0500
  ...The one I see all the time that cracks me up is windshield washer fluid with Teflon. Because it, you know, uh... makes the...
• Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:58:48 -0800
  ...Lacking any particular instructions, I opted to use teflon tape to seal them. The first one threaded in easily. The second one, not so...
• Re: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:37:04 -0500
  ...Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up! > Acrylic plexiglass [brittle;see below] > > Hmmm, anecdotal evidence on PMMA or polymethylmethacrylate...
• Fresh Water tank Drain Cap
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:58:17 -0400
  I bought a PVC pipe cap at Lowes that fit snugly after wrapping the threads with teflon tape. If you would like the exact...
• Re: Propane fitting thread compound
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:14:31 -0700
  A little bit of Teflon paste will lubricate the threads. Don't use tape, because it can shred and small pieces can plug up...
• Radiator vent bolt/washer?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:30:39 -0500
  ...If a truly leak tight (to both air as well as coolant) fit is needed, it would appear that Teflon tape or Teflon thread...
• Re: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 12:48:40 EST
  Nylon has a major susceptibility to household acids such as hydrochloric, acetic and citric acids and would stain or etch over time. The polyethylene...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:55:27 -0400
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the table , but it...
• Re: Propane fitting thread compound
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:20:06 -0800
  ...I'm just curious if this is the stuff to use for reassembly, or should I be using the white Teflon paste? Can't...
• Re: Windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:53:27 -0600
  ...Don't fool with glue or teflon tape. Jim On Feb 25, 2004, at 10:29 PM, James V wrote: > On 2/25/04...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:36:00 EST
  ...Solved it with clear silcon and lots of teflon tape around the level sender. This way you can check that it is a crack...
• Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 May 2000 16:14:05 -0400
  At 13:52 5/5/2000, Steve Lashley wrote: >All propane fittings should be compression fittings and don't require the >tape. Uh...what...
• Re: Windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:29:19 -0800
  ...I've never tried to fix something like that, but maybe some > teflon tape or semi-permanent glue would work? Or just pull the...
• Leaky Clutch Slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:42:16 -0400
  ...Has anyone tried to put that teflon tape on the threads to help seal it or can anyone think of any reasons that I...
• How To: Wet Pressure Gauge was Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 18:44:17 EDT
  ...I wrapped all my threaded ends with teflon tape (if you use teflon tape becareful not to wrap the first couple of threads as...
• Fram Double-Guard Filters and Steering Wheel Odometer Woes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Tue, 04 Nov 1997 16:00:56 -0500
  ...Fram's secret? Fram's superior media is combined with DuPont Teflon PTFE. Teflon PTFE, the same material used in Slick 50, helps create...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:52:40 -0700
  I was advised to use the right teflon tape...the normal type for regular pipes is supposedly not good around propane. Supposed to use...
• Re: follow-up rear hatch lock cylinder rehab
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:39:06 -0500
  ...It is a teflon based material and though I haven't read of it - it probably would not stand the heat produced in that...
• Re: LP tank service near San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:58:31 -0400
  ...No teflon tape needed.
• Re: How to reseal propane connection?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:38:07 -0700
  ...Do not use teflon tape on copper gas connections. Use pipe compound made for the job and available at any plumbing supply place. At...
• Re: How to reseal propane connection?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:24:10 -0700
  Gas(propane) connections work without teflon tape or any other additives, the seal depends on fittings tightened to right torque(compression fittings). Only tapered...
• Lubes&Protectants
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:36:42 -0700
  ...There is also a spray made for RV slide-out rails and another made by Dupont, that has Teflon; "Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 15:44:44 +1300
  ...Regarding teflon (PTFE), this is a plastic which has the lowest coefficient of friction known to man, I believe, and is also extremely resistant...
• Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:05:52 -0700
  ...I know that it seals on the top gasket but the mechanical action is not allowing it to pull it down without the Teflon...
• Re: Synthetic oil and engine performance/chain lube
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 21:08:16 -0500
  ...use a teflon or wax based chain lube. works >great, lasts longer, cleaner shifts, less maint and wear on chainrings and >cog-sets. actually...
• Modifying the heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:51:10 -0700
  My heater valve is leaky from the rotating shaft, I wonder if anyone has replaced it with a stainless steel/teflon valve? The kind...
• Re: O2 sensor coax (sic) wire terminating
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 08:55:57 EST
  ...Perhaps the bright green color is for instant identification and the tough jacket (is it Teflon or nylon?) for uncompromising protection. Anyway, why use...
• pipe sealant
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 18:08:39 -0700
  ...Loctite 567 PST pipe sealant with Teflon. (high temp, for stainless steel and other metal fittings). I have found it to be great stuff...
• Re: '85 Westy Questions - Faucet replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 21:03:23 -0700
  ...In the "gas" section of the plumbing department, you can find really thick teflon tape, usually yellow or pink or blue in color. Makes...
• Re: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:11:13 -0500
  Acrylic plexiglass [brittle;see below] Hmmm, anecdotal evidence on PMMA or polymethylmethacrylate (limited statistical basis of 2 units) 16 + years, no change in thickness...
• Re: [Syncro] Protectant Advice
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 22:58:21 -0700
  ...Anyone that tries to tell you that you can rub on Teflon and make it stick is blowing smoke... And if you could, don...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning wind squeak dampening?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:19:15 -0700
  ...Try a little Teflon spray? Rub some candle wax on the tips? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• Re: Need propane regulator for 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 02:25:12 -0700
  ...Get some teflon pipe tape and have at it. TBill ***Indecision is the key to flexibility***
• Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 12:33:21 -0700
  There is a tape like the teflon that is yellow and is what your supposed to use with gas fittings. At your local hardware...
• Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 18:00:16 -0500
  ...I've heard too many stories of the Teflon breaking down, or maybe lumping up? Anyway, my friend's bus lost all oil pressure...