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• Re: Hose goes where? and oil type.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 12:37:45 EST
  the white vacuum line goes to the rubber fitting under the idle sablizer unit (the cylindrical thing on the top center of the engine...
• WCM Re: Sliding Door Step Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Mike Williams
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 06:01:49 -0800
  hey frank, try west coast metric...they seem to have all sorts of weaterstripping and they could have that rubber step piece...but if...
• Westy wind noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:18:29 EST
  ...I have replaced the rubber with Bus Depot one but it doesnt seem to seal well at all so I put some foam tape...
• Re: poptop edge rubber seal
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 19:02:21 -0400
  > can anyone pleasetell me where to get new rubber seal for the > front edge of the poptop on a 81 vanagon? It's the...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:17:31 -0800
  ...There might be an electrolic portion of head corrosion but it is not the main reason the heads pit under the rubber gasket. I...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:10:28 -0500
  ...This does not inlcude the > rubber bushing that assist with the ps pump or alternator mounting either. > I just happen to have some bracket...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:34:58 -0300
  I used some carpentry clamps to spread my sliding window frame apart slightly, and after taking the rubber channel out the windows came out...
• Re: rubber surrounding the pop top
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 21:40:16 EDT
  ...There is the cheap short term solution and the long term one which involves repalcing the rubber. JCJoel's has it for about $80...
• Re: I lied, and Problems with Ms. Pickle
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 19:05:15 +0000 (GMT)
  ...The rubber has a tendincy to perish/wear over time and leads to sloppier gear changing until PING, one of the bits of rubber...
• Re: Looking for parts for a '67 Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 09:01:24 -0400
  ...They literally are pressurized with the rubber "Button" that you push _by hand _(squirt gun reference again, no pulling up to the air pump...
• Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 22:41:01 -0700
  ...so therer is a rubber and a channel part to it? the > rubber > just slides out and the channel is a pita to get...
• Steering column flange bushing availability?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:30:20 -0600
  The two rubber bushings that engage the pins in the steering shaft linkage inside the drivers cabin of the Vanagon: mine are getting a...
• Those little rubber feet on a westy top...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:14:05 -0500
  ...The rubber covers, squarish and thin to fit over the metal part, keep the metal from banging against the roof when going over bumps...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:09:46 -0700
  ...Mark neil n wrote: ... > > In hindsight, one could measure new rubber bushing and strut arm > diameters. Measuring length of old part should suffice. > > Neil...
• The rubber tape w/ which to rebuild boots...
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Tue, 3 Dec 1996 21:37:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...those were his words...so, i guess he cant deal w/ the US....any one else have a source for the self curing rubber...
• Re: Rubber Glovebox Cords
  Historical mailing list - Mel Stireman
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:56:16 EST
  Bus Depot Item #251 898 109 82 Air Westy Ely Von Blau Mel
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:02:19 -0400
  Can R-12 be sent through the mails legally?
• Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Tue, 27 Mar 2018 19:55:46 -0700
  ...experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation > > Hey, I've never used it or heard of it....but MAN, it sure gives me ideas...
• Re: Next project: Thoughts on SS vs. Rubber Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 11:02:27 -0700
  ...We've made choices > on everything but the rubber brake lines at each wheel. Is it SS or > rubber? A lot of the conversation...
• Re: co/propane/propex
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:49:09 +0000
  ...Eastern Standard Time, >LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: >And, I'm not using copper tubing, rather the rubber hose commonly >used now. >Rubber hose...
• Engine seals
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:41:53 -0500
  ...Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648) writes: > I can't remember what 1973 engine seal rubber looks like, but >aircooled Vgon seal is really...
• Re: Pop top seal Bulk rolls( LIST PURCHASE?)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:57:16 -0800
  ...Trim-Lok does not do plain rubber or foam rubber extrusions, just locking vinyl trim/rubber extrusions. Don't mean to blow up your...
• Re: Rubber bands in my radiator?!?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:27:47 -0700
  ...Inside the radiator was what seemed to be a rubber band, sticking into that side channel, as if it extended from the coils. It...
• Drop Engine to Replace Rubber Components to Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 14:15:21 -0400
  ...If I can remove this can I replace the rubber tube that connects to the gas tank and replace the rubber connector at the...
• Re: Burnt rubber smell from Westy fridge on Propane?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 00:21:01 -0700
  I cannot think of what can cause the burnt rubber smell except possible the cooling fan. The Dometic cooling fan is very low tech...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:36:04 -0600
  Woody asked; >>Ken also informed me that rubberized "ice and water shield" used on >>roofs is essentially the same product as the adhesive, rubber...
• Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:42:00 -0700
  ...COM Sent: Sun, October 25, 2009 9:45:41 AM Subject: Rubber Seal Treatment Good morning, Volks.� Looking for a recommendation on what to...
• window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 16 Jan 95 21:04:24 CST
  ...which was to buy the euro-normal/after 1989 window rubber and replacing them all. :( <well, dangit ... it SEEEMED like a good idea at...
• Re: front carpet, auto vs. stick
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:32:26 -0800
  ...There will be a few inches of carpet space visible > between > the back end of the manual rubber boot and the front edge of...
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 22:13:06 -0700
  ...The helium > molecules are so small as to pass through the interstices in the rubber > of the tyre, in the same way a childs...
• Re: anyone ever had any experience w/ painting vinyl/rubber??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 04:19:29 -0800
  ...malcolm --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > i have a molded rubber spoiler i want to paint the > color of the car.. any ideas? > thanks chris...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Roy Mellor
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:28:15 -0600
  ...an afternoon to do the job right. > > Get _every_ piece of rubber (~7?) that goes into the tank from your local > VW dealer before...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:53:42 -0700
  ...Wait, > they went yp 12$! > matthew > > Sean Garrett wrote: > > > A couple months ago, I spoke with a female list member > about some "Rubber Diamond...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:13:16 -0500
  ...I am going to try to sew up some leather (or even waterproof nylon) boots to replace the rubber. Jim On Tue, Aug 30...
• Re: Windshield rain water leak?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 07 Dec 96 21:09:21 CST
  ...the rubber gets old and dry and pulls away from the metal body. my 88 never-been- wrecked is doing it, and my old...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:47:27 +0300
  ...Many hydraulic lines used in farm machinery have rubber all over steel braiding, both sides. The rubber is more like melted around braiding or...
• Re: Rubber floor mats?
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:47:41 -0700
  ...Rubber floor mats? > > > While we're on the floor mat topic, I am still seeking a good set of rubber > front mats--the type...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:42:55 -0500
  The piston is aluminum, not rubber. Also I don't think metal contraction due to temp is relevant here. The piston has a small...
• Re: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:20:29 -0700
  ...Haynes shows how to remove bumpers without the > rubber trim strip. Looks simple enough. > > However, I want to remove the rubber strip without damaging...
• Re: Tires again! Please help!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 21:16:25 -0400
  ...rubber on the road for cornering and,especially,snow(try them in a Montana blizzard w/ 2 feet on the ground...more rubber is...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:21:08 -0400
  ...When your looking at the bottom of the filter you will see holes around the perimeter just inside the rubber seal. Beneath those holes...
• Doka/utility rubber cab mats
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 21:27:00 -0700
  ...Didn't base model Vanagons/Caravelles also came with rubber cab mats? Someone has to have a set, even if used. Or... I see...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:23:50 -0400
  ...2014 9:52 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Rubber > > If anyone ever has to do any paintwork to this vehicle you...
• tips and tricks for brake caliper reassembly with rubber dust boot
  Historical mailing list - Vision Wizard
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:19:16 -0400
  ...On my 1986 Weekender with Girling front calipers, I've broken two rubber dust boots (aka dust caps) trying to get the front right...
• Question: '79 bus oil temp/pressure guage installation and wiring
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 17:49:37 -0500
  Hey all, I have VDO oil pressure and oil temp guages mounted in the rubber three-guage holder made by VDO. I've installed...
• Re: RE: Re(2): Rubber Floor Mats for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 19:28:49 -0500
  ...Are yours rubber? I had heard they were plastic. The salesman said $38.00 for the pair. I guess I'll have to cut...
• window seals
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:11:17 -0800
  Suddenly the black rubber seal in both front door windows is coming apart. I had a strip about a quarter inch or so wide...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:48:24 -0700
  > > > The product is SNAP Undercoating Rubberized and no longer sold. Contains > Kaolin, Toluene, Naptha, and propane. I'm no expert at all (not even...
• Re: Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 22:02:14 +0000
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• Re: Spark plug wire and rubber ring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 17:50:17 -0700
  sorry... it's 2.1 WBX from a '89 Syncro tintop
• clutch slave seal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 22:20:10 -0500
  does anyone sell the rubber seal that goes in the slave cylinder separately! thanks mike
• Re: Help with my rear squirter, Oops, that doesn't sound good
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:27:11 -0700
  ...I cut off the brittle parts of the tubing (it seems to stiffen in the boot, perhaps an incompatibility with the rubber) square, there...
• Re: source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Wed, 14 May 2003 19:43:11 -0500
  ...source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy > Acquired the dreaded seam rust from water entry behind the rubber seal where > the fridge air...
• Window rubber replacement
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:46:51 -0700
  ...Its the rubber (I guess) that is between the chrome trim and the outside glass on the two front windows at the bottom. It...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 22:27:34 -0500
  Neal, Yep, if you immersed them rubber window gaskets in WD-40 for any period of time, it most likely would rot them. But...
• Replacing Gas Tank Filler Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 15:48:07 -0400
  ...The rubber donut gasket on the gas tank where the filler pipe enters the tank is leaking. My van is a syncro so the...
• Re: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 26 Aug 2019 06:26:03 -0400
  ...Shall I > > replace them with good quality continuous rubber fuel lines all the way > > to the engine compartment? > > IMHO > Absolutely YES ~ 1 Continuous Length...
• Re: AFM square rubber washer broken
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 06:21:42 -0400
  ...AFM square rubber washer broken > > Here I go again! I was changing my existing AFM trying to eliminate my 30 > second rough idea. I...
• is return to tank high pressure line?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 23:00:34 EDT
  ...Is this rubber hose area still high pressure? or is regular fuel line called for? TIA Jeff 83.5 Westy NYC (well not anymore...
• Re: brake drum removal difficulties--need advice
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:04:47 EDT
  In a message dated 7/23/01 12:22:13 PM, sgterry@ENGINEERING.UCSB.EDU writes: << I didn't have a rubber mallet . . . . . . Can...