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• Stranded Westy in SF is fixed.... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:19:03 -0600
  ...Thanks for all that replied with great advice and generous offerings! The owner checked the spark at the plugs and checked injector spray pattern...
• Re: Unusual lube places
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:14:26 -0800
  ...On front doors, forgot to mention about spraying the window tracks or guides with silicone spray. I treat about 15 spots on a front...
• Re: Even More White Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 13:09:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The other technigue is to spray the coating of primarily resin onto the finished product, similarly it might be fortified with fillers for opacity...
• parts washer...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 15:17:54 -0300
  ...Cheapest is a Spray-and-Wash bottle, set to 'stream' for blasting at the grease, followed by 'spray' to rinse off after some scrubbing...
• Re: Vanagon Seams
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 08:47:57 EST
  ...Next Spray the seam with those chemicals that neutralize the rust. Spray three times, three different days. Spray inside & out with Zinc Chromate primer...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 05:51:52 -0800
  ...A waxy chain lube like something from Finish Line would likely spray on wet and then set up once it dribbled down to the...
• Re: the never-ending engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Reid Anderson
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:20:11 -0600
  ...When the engine RPM increases, you know the carb cleaner has been ingested, and you can ascertain that wherever you last sprayed is a...
• Should I use Digifant-I or Digifant-II injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 20:05:29 -0800
  ...standard, the spray nossels have 3 tiny pin-holes inside the tip, WBXer' injectors have one hole where the fuel sprays out. I had...
• Re: double thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:06:32 -0700
  ...Kind of worked but I never got the spray just right. Mike On 6/17/03 8:19 AM, "David Brodbeck" <gull@GULL.US...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:56:39 -0500
  ...They also advise carrying pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:22:14 -0400
  ...you plan on applying (spraying?) this material in conjunction > > with Norcold install? > > > Sorbothane is a solid material, not sprayed on. It is used primarily...
• changing shocks
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 19:43:37 -0700
  ...Any tips or advice? I am spraying all the bolts and nuts with Kroil tonight. BTW, these shocks are original equipment, so I expect...
• QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:06:10 -0700
  ...I took my AFM apart (black cap) and sprayed inside with electronic cleaner, ( I didn't even have to touch anything inside) I just...
• Re: VW Vanagon T3 scale model
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:33:18 -0500
  ...I'm sure you know that model paints are available in spray cans. That may be the quick way to deal with whatever model...
• Touchup Paint
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 07:45:57 -0500
  ...I'm looking for the spray cans. I suppose I can go to a custom paint mixer but am hopeful one of you has...
• Re: Removing clip from Hall unit
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 17:53:09 -0400
  ...I would spray a bit of starter fluid into the air intake. This will bypass the fuel injectors and fuel system. If the engine...
• Re: Penetrating fluid
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:05:24 -0500
  ...Spraying WD-40 on an item and having it subsequently not loosen something, only to spray PB Blaster over the same area 30 minutes...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:16:08 -0700
  ...Don't just spray the lube in the tube, it may pool up and have the opposite effect by causing resistance. Cheers, Jeff -----Original...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:35:09 -0700
  ...I used a mix of Clorox, detergent, and water in a > spray bottle. Then I brushed the entire surface with a nail brush, > because...
• Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:19:07 -0700
  ...Dennis says Super Lube and at 5 bucks, why not? I strongly suggest the bottle, not a spray can. Spraying into a confined hole...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 22:36:52 -0500
  What I have used reliably for over 10 years in my commercial repair shop is an ordinary 1/2 gallon garden sprayer. Yep, that...
• Re: Painting front grill
  Historical mailing list - Hans V.
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 20:47:03 EST
  go to the auto parts store and buy a can of bumper black spray for trim there are a few brands . while your at...
• Re: vanagon will not start when it rains
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:06:24 -0800
  ...hth, TBerk Joe Romas wrote: > > On a dark dry night take a spray bottle of water out, remove the hatch cover > and with the...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:07:33 -0400
  ...out and checked for spray pattern. 4 got good spray, 3 nothing ! I didn't bother to pull 1 & 2 because another little light...
• creak clutch pedal - fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:44:46 -0700
  ...So the other day, in some frustration, I took a can of spray lithium grease (with straw on nozzle) and sprayed liberally from below...
• Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:22:36 -0800
  ...Make plenty of noise, stay together, carry pepper spray (stream variety rather than spray variety - travels farther and is less vulnerable to wind. Test...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 21:50:06 -0700
  I also have a spray can of dry moly grease. I used to use it on my squeaking UCBs before I finally replaced them...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:07:04 -0700
  ...PM 4/17/2008, neil N wrote... > > > > Anyone know of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep clean, > > pins and sockets...
• Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:49:41 -0700
  ...If it's too small a spot to spray >> with a can, spary some of the paint into the spray can top, then use...
• Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:31:11 -0800
  ...3 parts of engine oil, >> one >> part of gasoline in a hand pump sprayer... >> Wash under the van and spray generously... I never saw...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:07:33 -0500
  ...Squeaking front bushings My, Now 5000mi old, OEM Upper ControlArm Bush's started squawking a While ago & I tried Spraying them, ToNoAvail, with TriFlo...
• Re: '87 Coil changed, still no spark and spray
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 May 2012 20:46:17 -0700
  ...Checked the fuel > spray and there is none either. > Would it be a relay? Ground? What I like to do is remove the distributor...
• Re: Dog stories
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 16:43:20 -0600
  ...should see the spray on the outside of my sliding door glass from > > dog-head-out-the-window-slobber-spray. Two labs make a...
• Over spray care
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:56:48 -0400
  Hi list, Hoping for some tips on how to remove undercoating from interior panels and paint without doing more harm then good. I’ll...
• NVC: rustproofing my barbecue
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:09:34 -0500
  ...How terrible an idea is it to rustproof it with one of those spray on rust inhibitors? Or maybe some sort of cooking oil...
• RE: screeching, angst inducing speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 23:42:55 -0700
  ...Try disconnecting it = from the back of the speedo and spraying in some lithium grease (you can = buy it in aerosol form). This should...
• Re: Gel coat Pop-Top?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:25:24 EST
  ...You will have the advantage of having the top off the vehicle so whatever you do should be a lot easier (DIY, spray or...
• Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Sun, 14 May 2000 12:25:44 -0700
  ...Or would I be just as well off to strip it and redo with a good enamel spray?? Cheers, Keith 81 Westy
• rear wiper inop
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:00:59 -0400
  ...My rear wiper on 85 GL wont wipe, it will spray all day long but wont wipe. All fuses are good (new I changed...
• Shoe product for coloring headrests, etc.?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:28:52 -0600
  Several months ago, someone mentioned using a spray shoe coloring product to change the color of Vanagon headrests. I know I used something similar...
• Re: Vanagon in a car wash
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Keefer
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 07:26:04 -0800
  ...I worried about spraying water in those vents but now I think that it did in fact do some damage.. Does anyone know of...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 11:56:48 -0400
  ...or both? The first thing I would try is brake > cleaner sprayed from the inside with a towel held to the outside to keep...
• Thank you!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 15:46:21 -0800
  ...His words of wisdom........spray the inside of the idle stabilzer with carb. cleaner. His thought was that oil and crap from the EGR...
• Re: To replace fresh air fan--remove dashboard?!
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 17:51:56 -0700
  ...That was about 4 months ago and all is >still quiet. > Do NOT use WD-40 for this purpose! Use a silicon spray lubricant...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:45:55 +0000
  ...Your best bet is to > lubricate with silicone oil or silicone spray or a teflon type dry film > spray. My experience though is that...
• Re: RUST HOLE
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:14:16 -0400
  ...He uses a 3M Rocker Schutz gun with 50-60 psi, which can atomize the oil for spraying inside doors, etc. I've never...
• Re: cleaning canvas
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 00:43:23 -0600
  ...Will this be necessary? If I > spray on some diluted bleach and then go over it with a mild > detergent, will it be safe...
• Re: Vanagon in a car wash
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 06:28:06 -0500
  ...I've never done this in a Vanagon. > >Are there any issues with the the spray water from the car wash >entering the rear...
• Re: ENTIRE interior is out... any odd jobs I should be doing?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:51:03 EDT
  In a message dated 8/9/05 10:04:02 PM, mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM writes: << spray the entire inside with Krown's anti-rust...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 10:12:50 -0800
  ...The hall in distributor should signal the ECU to cause the injectors to spray. (this is a batch fire system; they should all spray...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:44:43 -0600
  Consider that R12 was used as spray can propellant for years before It was used in Auto or other refrigeration needs. Typically an Auto...
• Re: Strange electrical question.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 12 Oct 2019 07:58:45 +0000
  ...A well aimed shot of spray electrical contact cleaner into Hazard Switch, followed up by the recommended few dozen cycles of rapid exercise to...
• Re: Put rebuilt 1.9l in, now my injectors won't spew, or squirt, or any of that
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 07:44:13 -0800
  ...No spray at all. Except when I removed the bolts (the >> old >> ones, I used the old ones first to connect the grounds) to...
• Re: Help removing fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:32:02 -0800
  ...Yep, I sprayed pblaster on it first. But I'll give the channel lock pliers route a try - I won't worry about destroying...
• Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:52:18 -0400
  ...better spray pattern then the stock ones? I'd like to find nozzles > which provide a more widely distributed pattern of spray. > -- > > *Thanks in...
• Re: Vacuum Leak
  Historical mailing list
  13 Dec 96 06:20:32 PST
  ...They also make a spray version of this stuff, which would be nice to spray into the suspect areas. But, if you use it...
• Re: POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 19:35:42 -0400
  ...Sanded both vehicles down to bare metal and used a hobby spray abrasive gun to even get out the remaining rust. Prepped as directed...
• Re: A word to the wise on seam rust;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 14:54:45 EST
  ...I do it > every year and every 2 years I strip the inside bare and > have all of the interior panels sprayed. This stopped...
• Re: window tint
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 06:04:07 -0800
  ...Also, I know of a spray out there. I heard that it's really hard to use though, because it drips, and it's...
• Over spray solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:07:20 -0400
  So, I asked for help on what to use for removing the overspray of undercoat from car paint and some vinyl. Before anything else...