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• Re: NVC Cleaning thosae hands up!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 04:31:14 -0500
  ...different formulations definitely work better for removing different compounds. reguardless of hand soap i prefer to wear nitrile gloves. if you are thoughtful a...
• Fuel with water back please
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:34:10 -0600
  ...Service stations never pump the condensation out of their tanks they just dump in enough water absorption compound to make the fuel burnable. (Quoted...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2016 15:35:31 -0500
  ...stud-welder-dent-pulling-system.html >> >> But if you have a compound set of dents at or near the headlight, that will >> be tricky...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:55:56 -0400
  ...The rubber compound that gives a snow tire its extra grip also wears faster, so you'll chew through tires faster than if you...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips Thanks!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:23:38 +0000
  ...the drum. > Lube all pivot and contact points sparingly - anti-seize compound or > lubriplate white grease. There really is "brake grease." Formulated for this...
• Re: READ!! your van is rusting and you dont even know it!!!.....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:00:54 EDT
  ...Auto manufacturers use a compound called body cavity wax to seal inside panels to protect against rust. Great stuff, it's semi fluid and...
• Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 17:15:42 -0700
  ...the pop-top and would appreciate any suggestions on what solutions / compounds / tricks people have up their sleeves for this. And no, the Bell...
• Re: New Syncro - some questions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall (Vanagon Mailing List)
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 18:57:05 -0800
  ...When this occurs the oil compound in the viscous coupling turns starts turning and thickens, thus causing the plates in the VC to "bind...
• Re: Compression losses
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 11:24:16 -0600
  ...If it leaks, you can put some grinding compound (wet scouring powder paste works fine for sinks) between the seat and the valve and...
• Lathe FS (really, its a convenient Vanagon part)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 9 May 2006 05:17:34 -0700
  ...ENCO bronze set and also the cross feed lead screw, the compound lead screw is rough from the factory, could use replaced (a good...
• some stuff about tires ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 14:25:53 CDT
  ...Rubber compounds used in modern tires are formulated for extended wear, but if the tire is out of balance or the wheels are out...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:04:08 -0500
  ...Added to the engine lack of power using it often adds additional stress that can be further compounded if cooling system has trouble dealing...
• Re: SWEPCO Availability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:01:19 -0700
  ...here in northeast Florida is finding the >> product. >> This is further compounded by the need for at least 5 quarts of gear oil >> for...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:53:11 -0800
  ...I can't say whether their results are definitive, but they determined that the "thermite dope" idea was busted. "Using the same compounds used...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:01:15 -0500
  ...light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep >> the >> > salt air and occasional hurricane winds from driving anything...
• Re: It's ALIVE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:10:21 -0700
  ...the two anti-seize compounds I use are aluminum and copper type. Both conduct electricity quite well. what happens when you ground your red...
• Re: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 00:41:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...parts > which I have subsequently removed and replaced- so he really showed some > inconsistencies. > Where should I begin? > Are there any anti-rust compounds...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 21:08:10 -0500
  ...Now add in rim width, tire compound, surface type, load index, temperature, snow, tire pressures etc. and you end up altering the relationships inherent...
• Re: That VW Brown...
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Warner
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:35:18 -0700
  ...brown/tan color scheme and after going over it with rubbing compound and wax the color and condition of the paint was amazing. I...
• Re: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 09:29:23 -0800
  ...Years ago, these additives consisted of > sulfur and or chlorine compounds. Add some water from condensation and > these compounds created acids that would corrode...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:32:18 -0800
  ...similar to this, but to my recollection not exactly line this. Compounding that is the fact that coolant light blinking is such a common...
• Re: Friday Topic: The ultimate portable shelter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:14:25 -0600
  ...Volks at Burning man, etc will gang up many of these tents together for their compounds. YMMV, Tom B.-easier than setting up a...
• Re: Roger Sisler Dometic Pics
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:50:17 -0400
  ...I put a thin coat of thermal compound on the aluminum part and then put it in and took it back out a number...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:27:57 -0600
  ...Writes; > >> > >> "Unleaded fuel in the Cities is full of anti pollutant compounds > ( > >> water > >> )" > >> > >> Bwa , Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, !!! > >> > >> Sorry Stanley, not this time--- > >> Crazy...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 May 2002 12:41:29 -0500
  ...One thing I forgot to add to my earlier comments about anti-seize compounds, and an issue that GMBulley, Terry, and others brought to...
• Re: Trans report : SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:23:29 -0700
  ...held in place by a layer of black Henry's roofing compound*, I'd shake their hand and congratulate them on finding it at...
• Re: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:35:47 -0600
  ...about 60 on the interstate and the behavior was nearly identical, compounded by the need to negotiate a cloverleaf ramp. Once again, it cleared...
• Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:39:28 -0700
  ...or even hand lapping a surface to new flatness with valve grinding compound on a plate of thick glass. A magnifying glass or microscope...
• Re: Molassas To Fix Rust -- New Scientist Article
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 20:27:32 -0600
  ...More of these compounds are found if the molasses is derived from sugar beet rather than cane sugar. The plants from which molasses is...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:28:17 -0700
  ...similar to this, but to my recollection not > exactly line this. Compounding that is the fact that coolant light blinking > is such a common...
• Re: insulating hot side of Dometic refer
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:52:14 -0400
  ...Any ideas or comments? What is the best choice these days for a heat transfer >> compound to put between the cold-pipe and aluminum...
• Re[2]: Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
  Historical mailing list - Ed McMullin
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 12:17:42 PST
  On Fri, 13 Jan 95 11:27:50 CST Patrick Tower said: >I don't know if polishing compound will take care of the...
• Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Tue, 25 May 1999 16:04:00 -0700
  ...Raising the bench in sitting position is compounding the problem. There are hinges available which raise the bed in sleeping position only. I have...
• Re: Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:39:15 -0700
  ...one could also use a 'bedding compound' .. something pliable to fill in uneven areas.. to help 'stick' the thing in place.. to seal out...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:31:33 -0700
  ...It is extremely important to note that EP additives which contain phosphorous/sulfurous compounds are corrosive to yellow metals such as the copper and...
• Re: My New Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:19:37 -0400
  ...Vanadium carbide, an inorganic compound; Vancouver >>> Canucks, a NHL hockey team; Vehicle code, a motor vehicle traffic legal >>> system" ........etc. >>> >>> They have them at...
• Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:59:32 -0900
  ...A good lower cost alternative is the new compound reflector type headlamp. They replace the old style sealed beams. I use these; they look...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:01:54 -0400
  ...Some compound the > concern by adding an auxiliary battery under the driver's seat, or > under the rear passenger seat. > > I think Scott Daniel...
• Re: Delicate Question? Has anybody installed a ...
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Tue, 23 May 2000 05:33:01 -0400
  Try using a 5 gallon joint compound bucket with a heavy trashbag inside. Cheaper and serves same purpose. Puzerewski 81 westy ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:00:02 +0000
  ...They recommended the marine compound as the best chance of a permanent repair. But you are excused Chris. BTW, have you got a grey...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 19:09:00 -0500
  ...have been removed from market, but maybe not. > > Polyacrylamide and related compounds are used in diapers, as well, but I think after some initial...
• 80 Vanagon update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 20:44:01 -0700
  ...I think this is compounded by the fact that the weather here has been colder and drier lately. There was a hint of this...
• Re: Safe way to clean Westy water tank?
  Historical mailing list - The River Clan
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:39:24 -0700
  ...For >agriculture applications, the important consideration for utilizing chlorine >compounds is the amount of chlorides that will end up being consumed by an >animal...
• Re: Autosock
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:51:50 -0800
  ...they worked great, but modern snow tires with their special rubber compounds are nearly as good. I never needed chains, but once in a...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Sep 2010 06:36:15 -0700
  Waaay back, when I was in high school, I did a flathead V-8 Ford cylinder head this way....except I used the sidewalk...
• Re: Water Pump Removal
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 13:22:56 -0500
  ...a PO has helpfully rounded out the bolt, and I've compounded the problem by shearing off a screw extractor in the bolt... gives...
• Re: Yellow road stripe removal
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 14:43:13 -0500
  ...Any thing > left after this can often be rubbed off with rubbing compound and then > waxed. > If you keep you car waxed these sorts...
• Here's my article (written for Australian Jaguar owners, where anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list
  10 Oct 1994 05:33:07 GMT
  ...Hydrolysis (mixing with water) of these compounds results in the formation of polyhydroxy-phenolic compounds such as phragllol and gallic acid. Tannins are really...
• Re: Why do my brakes squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 15:18:52 -0400
  ...Clean everything spotless with Brak-clean or similar Use anti-squeal compound (or shims) on the back of the pads Evacuate all of the...
• Re: Low voltage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:54:37 -0700
  ...battery, so voltage drop across the wire from alternator > to battery compounds the "droopy voltage" problem at high load. > > You can disable the internal...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:43:50 -0500
  ...Overnight cure. > >Since I'm talking about superlatives here -- 3M 5200 caulk/bedding >compound. I believe it's a polysulfide rubber. Takes two weeks...
• Re: Airbrushing small paint flaws on my Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 06:56:03 EDT
  ...buff the painted area with a coarse then a fine buffing compound then wax. With this method you will be hard pressed to find...
• Dometic Fridge Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kenn Draymon
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 08:45:26 -0800
  ...I lubricated the fan motor, and remounted its thermostat with heatsink compound. I epoxied a small fan to the cooling fins inside the fridge...
• Another tire alternative?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Jun 95 17:37:43 EDT
  ...Westy and might not ride that bad because although agressive the compound seemed real soft. The real impressive thing is $45 each and they...
• clutch cable replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 08:50:41 -0500
  ...Replacement - the rear end is obvious, though you might grease it up with some never-seize compound to make future adjustment easier. The front...
• Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Tue, 14 May 2002 21:38:31 -0700
  ...paint, as you might with the body by using a rubbing compound. Am I correct? -What kind of paint would I use? -Any particular...
• Re: Cleaning and Preserving coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:44:33 -0700
  ...and it's the metal parts that corrode if not well serviced and assembled with generous amounts of anti-seize compound, or ...... for things...
• Re: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:53:44 -0400
  ...the pads.. >I use the tiniest bit of copper anti-sieze compound on the edges of >the metal part of the pads where they...
• Creek crossing (rainy day) blues
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:21:52 -0500
  ...To compound my problem, the fuel line froze in the winter, until I began buying fuel antifreeze (alcohol) in bulk. I found the problem...
• Re: Syncro fuel tank woes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 07:58:37 EST
  ...to the ring!), reinstall and glop every thing with anti-seize compound..repair (if possible) or replace (more likely) the sender plate. hook it...