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• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 21:33:33 -0600
  ...For the winter I even go down to the 0w-40 European formulae for my daily drivers. If I have to drive Fun Bus...
• Re: tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:35:58 -0500
  ...rear. > > Perhaps increase per load, but you would need the proper formula and axle > > weights to do it right. I always figure the VW...
• Re: petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:12:36 PDT
  http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/todaysfuels.html : "Finally, there is the formula for determining octane which is displayed on the pump. It has changed...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 9 Sep 2015 06:48:41 -1000
  ...have been a few exotics with rear radiators and I believe Formula > 1 cars use that arrangement. > > OK...triva quiz .. > name a German car...
• Re: Trip Report. Pics.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:29:50 -0800
  ...spotlight, or if you could hook the controls up like a Formula One steering wheel for the remote spotlight...Now that would be really...
• Sound insulation -the easy way?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:35:23 -0800
  ...When we looked at the ingredients of the product's "magic formula" we found latex, lime, and talc. It sounded an awful lot like...
• Seam rust repair tips WAS (Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:22:01 -0700
  ...just spot fix it.��Now that is the old "with lead" formulation, but I still trust it, even the DP40 LF stuff.� Even though...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:37:12 -0800
  ...name? - 22 December 2004 > > > > The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen, > may > > be considering a change of name. > > > > The Wolfsburg-based...
• Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:33:06 -0700
  ...match the interior paint (yes you could scan it and custom formulate, and it *might* match, but a year from now when the exterior...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:44:49 -0500
  ...Same question on RFG (re-formulated gas), why the EPA and "Tree Huggers" don't care about the pollution of the MTBE to our...
• Re: Any Info on the new VW VAPOR COLOR?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 23:15:55 PDT
  ...Well they said (the place that painted it) that the Cool White is so new that there isn't yet a color formula for...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 19:05:05 -0300
  ...will have little effect on the 1.5 watt load. >> >> The formula for energy in watt-seconds (aka joules) stored in a capacitor >> is...
• Basic Fuel Mixture was Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter? AFM question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 21:48:31 -0700
  ...One is that the complete formula for initial injector pulse goes by: the Temp II, the AFM, the hall output, distributor rpm signal-- BUT...
• Re: For Real - or a Scam?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 12:22:19 -1000
  ...they should get a new formula going. I'd either do a 'no contact' at all , or insist on a phone conversation. best move...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:14:18 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Yes, arouand that time as many new coolant formulations were being > > introduced,many cooling system issues were found to be...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 09:19:24 -0700
  ...There are no cut-and-dried formulae for success, just a series of compromises. Finding the middle ground that works for you is your...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:24:04 -0600
  ...So its Swepco 201 or 210, > depending on your engine/power level." > > The fact that Redline changed their formulation on the MT-90 synthetic...
• Re: Mobil 1 winter oil alternative and sale
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:59:23 -0500
  ...It is also now on sale. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> Mobil FS European Car Formula Motor Oil 5W50 Full Synthetic 1 qt (US) MOB 122075 | Buy Online...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:09:24 -0800
  A while back I posted a *long* email on this topic with a whole bunch of formulas for calculating this exact thing. Right now...
• Re: Question about Fridge Fan + and - wire colours
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 20:09:12 -0400
  ...My lighting formula is... Remove the bottom cleanout screw (extra air?)use igniter while at the same time pushing the gas button. 2-3...
• Re: Yokohama tires: math lesson
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:47:05 -0700
  ...the size, in calculations, I will use 1.1), however, the formula for finding your circumference is 3.14 x Diameter. Also, your math...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 26 Sep 2015 17:03:29 -0600
  ...Or at least launch the Formula 1 effort we keep hearing about! (T6 Vanagon option's cheaper and more immediately profitable...). Eric Eric Wunrow...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:38:09 -0600
  ...There are a range of formulations for the material - depending upon it's application - they have at least 20 products for different automotive repair...
• Re: VW Camper dreams
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:29:24 +0200
  ...The Joker became the VW California, and VW continued this formula in Europe until the arrival of the T5 in 2004, when VW booted...
• Re: ATF Dexron
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:26:30 -0700
  ...it in a transmission atall, but > there must be differences in formulation, or there would not be differing > labels and specifications. I was cautioned...
• 15" or 16" Alloys and Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 09:32:01 -0800
  ...The formula for which is radius x 2 x PI (or alternatively diameter x PI since diameter = radius x 2). The rule of thumb...
• Re: Coolant Temps
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 14:09:02 -0700
  ...it: density of water=1g/ml. density of eg=0.8902. Formula weight of H2O is 18.02 and eg=64.515) Ok, now...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:02:55 -0500
  ...There is even new formulae Delvac 1 and Rotella synthetic for that. If you really want to know what is going on in your...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 May 2012 11:58:10 -0700
  ...I don't use it any more as it's their LE ( low emissions ) formula now .. but I have run many gas engines on...
• Re: Bigger wheels and Unsprung Weight (nee mass)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 02:10:03 +0100
  ...bet theres one within 40 miles of me, since nearly all Formula One and several World Rally Championship cars are built within that compass...
• Re: ALTERNATIVE SPARK PLUG WIRES
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:23:13 -0800
  ...I've also heard from others about the excellent quality of the Magnacor, but don't have first-hand experience to formulate an opinion...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 May 2014 09:51:59 -0500
  ...Premixed Antifreeze/Coolant and Prestone® Dex-Cool® Premixed LongLife® Antifreeze/ Coolant formula’s are phosphate, silicate, and borate free. These coolants use a special...
• Re: price for a tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 20:20:20 +0000
  ...After all, people generally take their cars to a shop to have it repaired/tuned; not to formulate opinions on the techs based on...
• Re: What Octane gas does a 2.1L waterboxer need?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:01:39 -0500
  ...due to the difference in formula/calculation. now, the mechanic is gonna get all fluffed up and self-righteous and tell you that you...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:10:34 -0800
  ...All antifreeze formulations take this into account and have a number of >chemicals in the primary solution so that pH and the dissolution chemistry...
• GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:40:55 -0800
  ...Using the above formulas and averaging at 10 gauge (most of the wire is 8ga - 30cm is 12ga) would result in a 0.1...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:07:34 -0700
  ...in the 80's the rear tires of Formula 1 cars where massively larger than the fronts. the front and rear tires of any...
• Re: oil other than Castrol
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 22 May 2010 18:38:53 -0500
  ...My VW Fox, Audi A8, and Benz 600SEL get the Mobil > 1 European formulae, 0w-40. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:22:31 -0600
  ...The formula to calculate the FT/lbs is to multiply the length of the arm times the force applied. For example, if you slipped...
• Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:30:00 -0500
  ...and it does go on very nicely 'kinda thick' and is >> formulated just >> for plastic. >> >> >> >> Thought someone might like to know about it. >> >> Scott...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:00:14 -0400
  ...Redline and the person I talked to knew nothing about a formulation > change and could not imagine why one of their reps would say...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem Now some weight stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:19:28 -0700
  ...wheel more...Kinda crude, but it is a van, not a formula one car. Those NASCAR boats have threaded adjustments the crews can turn...
• Re: poptop paint
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:44:17 -0700
  ...a boat paint to match the blue tops and share the formula. It takes an expert to do color matching. The Wesco shop was...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:52:10 -0400
  ...have been a few exotics with rear radiators and I believe Formula > 1 cars use that arrangement. > > OK...triva quiz .. > name a German car...
• Re: Garcia's Ghost doesn't like gettin' high.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:05:35 -0500
  ...on the other hand you'd think that "regular" here would > > be a high-altitude formulation. I am going to try to remember to...
• more on vc humping
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:18:34 -0700
  ...The finite element formulation based on the variational principle is discretized by the mixed interpolation functions. Within each triangular element, velocities were approximated with...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:50:46 -0700
  ...The > second is extreemly engineering technical, the first has pretty basic > formulas for designing an exhaust system based on displacement, valve size, > etc. If...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:53:31 +0000
  ...For a daily driver doing relatively short commutes, The 0w-40 European Formulae or 10w-40 Extreme performance would be my choice. Dennis ----- Original...
• Re: Part needed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:33:10 +0000
  ...chemists and polymer engineers were busy doing more research, producing better formulations.  For cars, typical "design life" was 10 years; for airplanes, typical design...
• Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:44:10 -0600
  ...How does Valvoline's SynPower formula protect against wear? >> >> SynPower full synthetic motor oil is formulated with a balance of >> high >> quality ingredients such...
• Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 09:19:41 -0700
  ...then mate the connector with a little contact grease like the formula made for spark plugs. The story below shows how the digitool can...
• Important Memo From the DOE (it's Friday!)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 08:27:10 -0400
  ...permitted to exchange updates on their work by posting advanced-physics formulas on the men's room walls. 6. On "Bowling Night," please check...
• Re: Coolant Mystery positive update - WATER WETTER
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 22:50:51 -0600
  ...As mentioned in a previous report on this topic, Red Line uses polysiloxane polymer as an antifoam ingredient in their Water Wetter formula. This...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 May 2014 08:34:24 -0500
  ...Dex-Cool=C2=AE Premixed LongLife=C2=AE Antifreeze/ Cool= > > ant formula=E2=80=99s are phosphate, silicate, and borate free. These coola= > > nts...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 21:10:42 -0600
  ...For the winter I even go down to > the 0w-40 European formulae for my daily drivers. If I have to drive Fun Bus...
• Re: google search
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:05:50 -0700
  ...columnar cut/paste)will work, to formulate a list of 'GET' commands.. So.. see the following snipping of the return of the first command...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:28:10 -0400
  ...will have little effect on the 1.5 watt load. > > The formula for energy in watt-seconds (aka joules) stored in a capacitor > is...
• Re: Zetec Conversion Boston to Dallas Trip Report Day 1
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:54:20 -0600
  ...Acts kinda like a formula one car when it hits that point. 3. Put 600+ miles on it in the last day. Not a...
• Re: clean heater core
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:58:57 -0800
  ...When I mentioned this to the tech, he said that the chemical he was using was formulated to descale without harming the 'soft parts...
• Aircooled Oil /Gas/ Breaks
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 13:30:52 -0000
  ...Engines' and he says that the UK gas has a different formula (no alcohol?) and we also use the European RON standard - not (R...