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• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:53:18 -0700
  ...Don't want it! > > Is it possible that this compound is interfering with the sensor's > function? The compound is made by Lock-Tite...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki Mods
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:02:01 -0700
  The proper Wiki naming convention is a new subject for each uppercase 'compound' word eg; WestyCurtains -tim
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 14 May 2002 22:55:55 -0500
  ...West Marine had a compound that promised to > remove oxidation, but it was just a light polishing compound. I > finished my luggage rack beautifully...
• Re: Fridge putty
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 22:44:41 -0700
  ...Image of compound I used on the cooling unit. I also used this between the cooling tube and cooling unit. https://picasaweb.google.com...
• Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 24 May 2000 10:08:30 -0500
  > Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking compound (in my case: > putting ouside door handle back on). What is it and where do...
• Re: water spots on windows... how to get rid of them
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 13:02:58 -0400
  ...spray some water on it when the polishing compound starts to dry, > > add some more... and lot elbow grease.. > > > > finishing of with your favorite...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:39:09 +0000
  ...So they didn't have this new compound. Sean G From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Monday, November...
• Re: [T2] Lapping cylinders to heads?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 14:00:15 -0800
  ...Most important clean all of the valve grinding compound out of the head when finished. Phil __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online...
• Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:05:24 EST
  ...have to > compound the paint ---it's a big job by hand and takes some upper body > strength--compound on/compound off daniel-son...
• Re: Polish or Wax?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:49:16 EST
  I've always been afraid of polishing compound, and so have never used it. My fear may be irrational. (I'm also afraid fo...
• DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:21:12 -0700
  How many 1.9L H2OBoxer DigiJet owners have ever Cleaned & Reapplied Heatsink Compound on the Hall Control Unit ? ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 07:13:46 -0600
  I've used Meguiar's Body Scrub with fine results- it's not really a rubbing compound per se, but it does do the...
• Re: sealing compound for skylight bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 19:07:18 -0500
  ...sealing compound for skylight bolts? > After installing a new skylight on my 85 Westy I noticed water leaking from > the bolts after driving in...
• Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:16:15 -0700
  ...Second question....I've seen valves lapped into heads using an abrasive compound on the valve seat and simply spinning the valve with some...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:25:39 -0500
  ...Despite being made of a softer compound than the Nokian's, it has lasted quite well over the last 3 years. Only now with...
• Re: Sanding enamel
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:36:41 EDT
  ...message dated 6/15/01 12:13:47 PM, vanagon@GROUPSTUDY.COM writes: << Should I be using a machine to buff the compound? >> Yes.
• Re: Paint Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 25 May 2005 07:54:41 -0700
  Don't assume it needs new paint until you give it a shot with a good polishing compound first. The paint is not clearcoat...
• Re: Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 23 Feb 1999 10:06:04 -0500
  ...I want the extra comfort of knowing I'm using the factory stuff, not some generic compound. A tube costs about $12.00 and...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:30:53 -0800
  ...Often these compounds have a lot of > metal in them, so this > makes sense to me. >> > > As it should since anti-sieze compouds are...
• Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Tue, 8 May 2001 16:44:55 -0400
  Does anyone know if you can wet sand acrylic enamel then use a rubbing compound to eliminate the orange peel look and runs? Paul...
• Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Theobald
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 22:19:32 -0700
  ...1-3-lb-Silicone-Rubber-Compound-32XV21 > <https://www.grainger.com/product/VERSIMOLD-1-3-lb-Silicone-Rubber-Compound-32XV21> > > > On Wed, Mar 28...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:20:02 -0700
  ...Gary > /SiliCONE,/ dagnabit, not siliCON! One's a compound -- a squishy gooey > compound -- the other's a kinda glassy metal. > > (Sorry -- pet peeve, I...
• Re: water spots on windows... how to get rid of them
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:31:48 -0700
  ...spray some water on it when the polishing compound starts to dry, > > add some more... and lot elbow grease.. > > > > finishing of with your favorite...
• Re: Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:43:54 -0400
  > > What is RTC ? Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone adhesive/gasket/caulking compound. Also polysulfide and similar rubber caulks and such, but I hear it used...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:29:42 -0500
  ...receiver/dryer. >It works for R12 which is a single chemical compound, >but not for R134a and others which are blends. The >R/D...
• Re: Sure Flow faucet problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:27:26 -0400
  On 8/16/2013 12:20 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > You guys ever hear of plumber's putty? ...or marine/RV bedding compound, or...
• Say 'no' to stuck brake drums
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 16:00:23 -0700
  ...Also apply a liberal amount of "Anti -Seize Compound" on the hub surface, where it contacts the drum. Make sure to use a compound...
• Re: Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 19:38:30
  ...front axle Question > > >> When installing the outer front CV joint into the wheel >> hub Bentley wants the splines to be lock compounded to the...
• Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:02:17 -0700
  ...Tighten them periodically and add Locktite or other similar thread locking compound. BenT
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:17:13 -0700
  ...I want to put it > face-down on the flat surface with some compound and simply 'sand down' the > mating surface till it is...
• Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:49:10 -0700
  On 23 Feb , 2018, at 2:21 PM, Neil N wrote: > Did you use thermal compound similar-same as type used for computer CPU...
• Re: sealing compound for skylight bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:24:32 -0800
  ...sealing compound for skylight bolts? After installing a new skylight on my 85 Westy I noticed water leaking from the bolts after driving in...
• Re: Dielectric Grease
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 09:25:19 -0500
  ...various compounds containing silicon, grease, sealant, spray, oil, etc. Usage Police, we serve and correct. Sorry. Larry A. Pedantic ex-chemistry teacher
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 14 May 2002 23:01:30 -0500
  ...West Marine had a compound that promised to remove oxidation, but it was just a light polishing compound. I finished my luggage rack beautifully...
• Re: worst thing ever done to my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 12:25:55 -0500
  I got some rubbing compound and worked on it, improving it somewhat. Still doesn't shine like the rest of the van. ---------------------------- Clip -------------------------------- Try...
• CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:46:18 -0600
  ...I checked several FLAPS and none knew the Molybdenum Disulfide concentration of any of their "cv joint" compounds. I went to an oil distributor...
• Re: wanted: new 205 mxl tires
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:30:09 -0400
  Remember that the rubber compounds in tires deteriorates with age even if the tire is never used. So your 'brand new MXL' tires are...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:26:16 -0700
  ...stove). > > I'm wondering if there is some kid of thread compound or something I should > use when screwing that on to the tank...
• Re: Vehicle insulation for sound and temperature
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:19:52 -0400
  ...http://acousticalsolutions.com/31~vbd-10-damping-compound Previously used QuietCoat, this is very similar at almost 1/2 the cost. $200 for 5...
• Re: AC Charge Question80
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 16:06:13 -0700
  the autofrost technical information (using acrobat) states that R134a is a single compound (not a mixture). It states that R134a is HFC while R12...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:28:42 -0700
  ...https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/vbd-10-metal-damping-compound/ <https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/vbd-10-metal-damping-compound/> Karl This may be the site...
• Re: 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:43:17 -0600
  ...New rubber washers on the bolts, new sealing compound also. New gasket. Slight leak through the window at one hinge bolt (I am sure...
• Rubbing Compound
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Mon, 8 May 2000 17:24:45 EDT
  ...over the whole van with some Turtle Wax Heavy Duty Rubbing Compound. All I can is WOW!! There was so much oxidation on there...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:07:08 -0400
  ...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: water spots on windows... how to get rid of them
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:32:38 -0700
  ...spray some water on it when the polishing compound starts to > dry, > > > add some more... and lot elbow grease.. > > > > > > finishing of with your favorite...
• Re: Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Thu, 1 May 1997 09:49:57 -0400
  Sean, your problem might be compounded by the fan you installed with the fridge. The fan may draw the faster moving air from the...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki Mods
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:43:15 -0700
  On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:02:01 -0700, you wrote: >The proper Wiki naming convention is a new subject >for each uppercase 'compound...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 22:18:07 -0700
  OK, I am not aware of what pad compounds are available for Vanagons so I could be suggesting something impossible....but if vanagons are...
• Re: 82 Vanagon, banshee front pads!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 15:41:10 -0400
  ...Talk about a >lot of noise! I don't know if your kit came with any sort of "anti-sqeal" compound (for lack of...
• Re: Noooo. Not the tire thread again...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 08:25:10 -0800
  ...may be because they use a softer rubber compound?
• Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 14:43:58 -0700
  Once again, I got overwhelmed by info from the archives (BTW, can you do compound searches?), so a quickie... What are the best replacement...
• westy table and arm on ebay...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 14:07:24 EDT
  ...i imagine that paint would clean off with some cleanser or rubbing compound. good luck http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
• Re: Porsche's SUV
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 10:34:40 -0500
  softer compound... ----------------- clip ----------------- That is exactly it. They are made of softer compound that gets gummy just like the NASCAR and INDY tires. I...
• Re: Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:18:14 -0800
  ...bought from Bus Depot - it's green and labeled > Universal Sealing Compound 100PU. Anyone out there know if this is the > correct type for...
• ANOTHER great tire buy......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:18:57 -0400
  ...While it still has the 'old' tread design, the rubber compounds are up to date. A great tire for the $, IMHO! Karl
• Re: My Bucko update ll
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:46:32 -0800
  ...a lot of water. > > Jay After the alcohol combines with the water, does that compound mix throughly with the gasoline in the tank? Dana
• Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Nov 2016 10:40:03 -0800
  From what I've read online, it seems the Evertread compound was introduced in or around 2015. This likely depends on tire size but...
• Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:24:23 -0400
  ...The stock brake friction compound on a Vanagon is made to work well when cold, with minimal squeal. Compounds made for high temp ("race...
• Re: Snow Tires??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 23:04:52 -0400
  ...The soft compound also means that they don't last too long. They also said 10,000 miles would be about the most you...
• Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:34:46 -0400
  ...Use anit-sieze compound on the threads, to prevent this problem again. WARNING: Do not get this compound on the sensor tip, for it...