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• 82 AC vanagon cold start problem
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:42:21 -0500
  ...I checked all the FI grounds through the harness and they all check out fine (freshly cleaned and coated with di-electric grease). I...
• Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:57 -0700
  I am going to have metric stainless steel sheet meal screws coated with black oxide finish. This is for attaching the lower grill to...
• Re: Exahust Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 08:32:07 -0700
  ...When I got the van 5 years ago, I wirebrushed all the pipes and coated them with "Rust-Mort", a phosporic acid solution, in...
• Single/Double cab bed repair advice needed...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:36:17 -0400
  ...it's also coated with thick, black, tar-like undercoating material. I guess my questions would be... - What's the best way to get...
• Re: hardwire jumping a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 06:05:29 -0400
  ...There seems to be enough > room in the center walkway to run a coated wire from batt. to batt. under > the matt, and perhaps...
• Re: Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:38:04 -0500
  ...The screens are nice to have and the original screens look good, but the black powder coated reproductions we make look even better. You...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:53:02 -0700
  ...attached. > > The fabric appears to be a fairly light ripstop nylon, coated with (I > am guessing) urethane. Has a slightly rubbery feel. > > Deployment (without...
• Re: 84 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:59:22 -0400
  ...Remove the tank, have it blasted with aluminum oxide, and have it coated. Total cost: $60. Replace the regulator if yours is crappy. Good...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:53:11 -0800
  ...and apparently it did so because it was coated with a flammable > sealant- > had nothing per se to do with the hydrogen. My grandfather...
• Fwd: Sun Shade Special for all VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:31:28 -0400
  ...The material is a Exterior Quality Vinyl coated Mesh that will block out 98% of the Sunlight. It will also reduce temps inside by...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:18:51 -0800
  ...Check out any serious mountaineering tent, the screen is always on the inside, the coated outer 'weathershield' is on the outside. As if that...
• Re: '85 Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:57:09 -0700
  ...Bulbs are all good, front > sockets were replaced a few years ago (and coated with dielectric > paste) and contacts are all nice and clean...
• Re: feedback on 15 inch wheel options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:37:39 -0400
  ...my appear to be powder coated black ..they're the south african version they sold a few years ago. very durable and glossy. I...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:02:37 -0500
  ...Both > sets come powder-coated in a durable satin black wrinkle finish and > includes > all hardware and mounting brackets. They fit all Vanagon models...
• Re: Bentley Publishing was 6 mils lash
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 15 May 2000 17:43:33 -0700
  ...New German made cylinder heads, (bought them some years back and had them ceramic coated), new Mahle piston kit, and new oem. hydr.lifters...
• Re: Auto Tranny Final Drive, Oil Change?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:20:12 -0400
  ...I replaced the gasket with a new one, lightly coated with "The Right Stuff" (both sides) to make sure it didn't leak. Make...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:07:04 -0400
  ...Exhaust system insulation > John: > > I did that to my ceramic coated S&S header pipes with good > results. No more > burns from accidentally touching...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:48:20 -0700
  ...pump, cleaned up the rust that was >>> behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old >>> insulation. So >>> now it...
• Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - George
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:50:55 -0500
  ...Has a bit of rust at lower corners (POR 15 coated). I'm at nearly the same latitude, if that helps - Chicago suburb. Off...
• Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:19:20 -0400
  ...You can also get small tube clamps (holders) in rubber coated metal or plastic from a hardware store. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:32:10 -0800
  ...I think getting the rear drums media blasted and then powder coated makes them look pretty sharp. Installing some 280mm or 288mm Audi brakes...
• Re: The transitional engine...no more corrosion?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 21:52:40 -0800
  ...Upon inspection of the coated heads the coating looked great. There was already corrosion in the cylinder bores where the green "O" rings slide...
• Re: extractor exhausts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 1996 13:05:04 -0400
  ...I highly recommend having the exhaust header system "aluminized coated" or some other high heat coating to resist the inevitable rusting. EMPI Dual Quiet...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 21:50:42 -0800
  ...trip which had coated everything in ATF; the repair shop steam cleaned the tranmission/engine area - this may have pushed the line over the...
• Re: window tint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 22:15:43 -0600
  ...High quality, metal coated, 7 year >warranty. Serious UV protection. >-------------------- Clip ------------------------ >Please hold your oats there. >I've been by the office of Sunnex...
• Natural Laws- Friday
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:31:01 -0400
  *Law of Mechanical Repair:** After your hands become coated with grease your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.* *Law...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:32:06 -0400
  ...brakes just for display purposes. >>> >>> All black parts are freshly powder coated and also, total genuine >>> VW/Audi parts! >>> >>> I havn´t shipped one...
• POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 14:15:53 -0800
  ...shi*. > >http://www.por15.com > >I spoke to a guy who coated his axels and underbody parts 3 years ago with >the high-gloss...
• 83 Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 00:18:53 -0400
  ...cleaned plug wire ends, adjusted clips for a tight fit and coated them with silicone dielectric grease to attempt a cure for throttle on...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:04:14 -0800
  ...trip which had coated everything in ATF; the repair shop steam cleaned the tranmission/engine area - this may have pushed the line over the...
• Re: [wolfsburg_campers] Portable Dometic 120VAC/12VDC/Propane Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:15:14 -0800
  ...The durable plastic-coated cabinet features a hermetically-sealed lid and handy front mesh storage pocket. Holds up to 8 one-liter bottles and...
• Re: Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:37:50 -0400
  ...home wiring, consists of a 6' > copper > coated 1/2" rod driven at least 5' into the earth, as well as ground > clamps > to...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:12:06 -0500
  ...Many places to mount the sender with a rubber coated clamp. I've also heard of folks using a simple grease gun extension hose...
• Re: Looking for Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 05:07:14 -0800
  ...I have�one used set of (4) that needs to be striped and repainted or powder coated. I will sell that set for $675...
• Re: FS 85 Wolfsburg Westfalia Without Kitchen W/73.4K
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 1 May 2009 14:31:55 -0700
  ...They did some camping in it, but once they became too old to camp, they stored it in the barn, coated with wax. You...
• Re: 89 Vanagon "losing" oil
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 1 May 1998 20:41:38 -0400
  ...the spark plugs, and one of the plugs appeared to be >coated with oil. The compression on that one cylinder seems fine (140 >psi...
• Re: gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:09:52 -0600
  ...the only downside is the > heat > generated by the things...that'll be taken care of soon by the > ceramic-coated luggage rack, which...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:25:58 -0700
  ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed > >> recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Wed, 18 Dec 96 23:55:20 CST
  ...The info given by Raceware is that these studs are Stronger, Coated with Anti-Corrosive coating (Epoxy I think). The Strength and expansion rates...
• Re: INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 May 2003 09:20:57 -0400
  ...to cook in my westy are >> that >> this griddle is Teflon coated (non-stick) and super easy to clean. It >> is light >> and not...
• Re: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:08:28 -0700
  ...central-oregon-provides-fine-weather.html> Had a bit of green coated ripstop nylon tarp roped over the Shady Boy awning to bridge the...
• Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:27:50 -0700
  ...A better option would be to have a set of stock >> ones powder coated in a different color. >> >> Bill >> >> On Jul 19, 2012, at...
• Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:33:58 -0700
  ...However, it seems to me that even > if they clear coated the silvered side it would never hold up nearly as > long as if...
• Re: Street camping
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 14:29:55 bst
  ...For some reason, the white-coated washroom attendant wasn't impressed when I messed up his sparkling wash basin having a shave and used...
• clutch cable replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 08:50:41 -0500
  ...So what the hell is a Boden tube? It's the black stiff rubber-coated curved tube that is attached to the transaxle, to...
• Re: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Wed, 26 May 2004 18:00:00 -0700
  ...In fact it cost me more to have it installed than the ceramic coated pipes themselves. It has a very minimal improvment in power...
• Air conditioning stumper
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:25:36 -0400
  ...We actually had to run it on low and that is really saying something for a blue van with a black roof ( bedliner coated...
• Re: '86 Headlight replacment?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 17:48:05 -0500
  When my reflectors and lenses got "shot" - coated with crud (inside) - a few years back, I actually cleaned the reflector and inside of the...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:24:31 -0700
  ...I refurbish old tanks and make them better than new, completely sandblasted, tested and coated with POR-15 they will outlast your van. I...
• Re: NVC - Camping Tent Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:02:32 -0700
  ...It has a polyurethane coated nylon rain fly that fits over the > top. It stinks as well. > > Has anyone had any experience with this...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 02:11:42 -0400
  From the factory the transmissions and engines were coated with an almost wax like anti corrosion coating. Time and servicing of these components has...
• Re: NVC - Camping Tent Problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 11:28:36 -0600
  ...It has a polyurethane coated nylon rain fly that fits over the > top. It stinks as well. > > Has anyone had any experience with this...
• Re: Gear crunching on rebuilt trans
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:34:41 -0700
  I have used Laso syncro's on my rebuilds for years..They are a moly coated German syncro and have almost no issues with...
• Re: Painting Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:16:37 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Most of > the fiberglass parts you buy aftermarkety are gel coated. Sorry to disagree, Thom, but Gelcoat is a two part pigmented epoxy resin...
• Re: Clear Coat--Can I buy it?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:40:15 -0800
  ...To do it right it has to be re-sprayed & then re-clear coated. Doing some cleaning on the exterior and have some of...
• Re: What snaps? Was: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 21:01:26 -0400
  ...I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the replacement cable was coated in Teflon or some such to keep it both moving, and protected...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 17:20:20 -0800
  ...put it in > the middle of the van Actually a 5 x 7 pastic coated tarp works just as well and takes up much...
• Re: Exploding Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 15 May 2018 08:38:21 -0700
  ...Everything inside is coated with a layer of dried coke. At least it was diet (no sugar). I have yet to see if the...
• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:16:57 -0500
  Around here - I usually just buy a 25 foot roll of coated line and a hand full of fittings. Most vans that are native...
• syncro-front axle inner cv joint boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:57:59 -0700
  ...I had cleaned and coated it with talc a while back, felt like new. -I didn't remove boot to examine outer joint. Probably...