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• Re: Winter storage leaking heads seals
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:16:07 -0500
  ...Would new > > head gaskets & seals stop this annual event? If I remember from some > > ways back that the new seals available won't cure...
• Re: Still running poor when cold...
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 15:31:05 -0700
  ...While checking out the injectors, I found that one of the small seals had cracked and was leaking. I replaced it temporarily with a...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:50:11 -0500
  ...My favorite is the cam shaft seals getting pushed out. 15w-50 is still a very heavy oil for most modern engines. Below 20F...
• Re: Brake fluid replacement
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 21 May 2000 10:34:07 -0400
  Change the fluid every few years, it keeps your brakes and seals up to snuff. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "W. Silva...
• Re: Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:15:12 -0400
  ...Fluid in the boot means leaking seals. Yrs, d
• discolored injector
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:22:50 -0400
  Got all the fuel lines to the fuel rail and the fuel injectors replaced (along with the seals). New gas tank is next. Wohoo...
• Re: shower in van
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 20:17:58 -0700
  I used to have a shower in the back of my Westy every time it rained, but I fixed it with new seals on...
• Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:30:39 -0700
  >snipped ---------- >> On another vehicle, I used vaseline on the window seals. Seemed to work >> pretty well. Certainly not hard to do. >end snipped --------- >I...
• Re: AT Governor and fluid exchange with final drive
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:40:38 EST
  ...The seals your looking for are behind the torque convertor. Jeff
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:36:27 +1200
  1) engine 2) transmission 3) steering0-column stalks (typically European, they're on the WRONG side in RHD cars... dsangerous) 4) locks 5) slider...
• Replacing a Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 18:43:38 -0700
  ...can offer? And how much interference should I take off (AC, etc.) and are the seals sufficient? TIA Jere 90 GL/Carat-a-version
• Re: High Tops
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:04:33 -0800
  ...Hightops Jeff, do you have any more details on these tops? Like how much of the mounting hardware/seals are included? Construction details like...
• Re: Luggage Rack Rattle
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:07:27 -0500
  ...The seals I got from Busdepot consisted of > the three different types, just like the factory ones. Yes, mine is indeed a U-shaped...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:26:44 +0000
  I had a similar problem - I think the replacement seals are not as thick. (Particulalry if you seat the fiberglass edge all the way...
• RE: politically correct?!?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 9:05:46 PDT
  Jon Ulrig writes: > > QUESTION > I do have a question for y'all tho? The seals on my doors are totally > shot. Where > would be...
• Re: pop-top seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 19:16:12 -0500
  ...How much are your > seals? Forgive my laziness, I could check your webpage. > > But it is true about doing business with someone who is...
• Re: tranny flange seals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 12:27:57 -0700
  ...By the way, the outer blue destroyed seals are the samea as a type two seal :-) the inners ones were stocked at my VW...
• Re: glue for rubber on poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - jim hayes
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:20:55 -0700
  ...that has to peel/WEAR off your skin...great for rubber seals though, if your not sloppy. I used it on a 72 bug...
• chilton non-book (crank seals?)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Wed, 9 May 2001 21:28:23 -0700
  ...I'm talking about the two seals, the shims, the one little steel washer and o-ring that go on the front, whatever else...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:08:27 -0700
  ...I can't detect any leaks or cracks in either of the two seals on the throttle body. It's really hard to isolate...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 16:49:26 -0500
  ...It still works on my Honda, no bad seals, and the thing is now 15 years old with 200k miles. Since the AC on...
• Re: Transmission (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 13:16:58 -0700
  ...maybe I'll get away with leaving the large 20 seals in place for now. The oil on transmission housing looks like it might...
• Re: Bus work in the barn and Tiny O Ring on Differential
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:05:22 -0500
  ...The seals > need to be positioned so that any oil goes past a lip drains out. > > Replace the seal on the governor shaft. ATF...
• Re: Pop Top Seal Deal - It's a Go (& more info)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Layton
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:02:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...I will > probably order them Monday, so there's still a little time. > > Again, this is the complete set of seals for the Westfalia...
• camper top problem
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Richmond
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 22:16:29 EST
  Help!!! I just finished replacing the seals and canvas on my '83 Westy. While still unfinished I pulled the van into the garage. Apparently...
• window seals
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 20:36:36 -0400
  I'm in the process of repainting the van which is not a westy but has sliding windows. I'm not sure what window...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Rory Bogar
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:16:01 -0700
  Just purchased inner and outer bearings and seals all 'round for my '90 .This will be my first Vanagon R&R, does anyone have...
• Re: Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:01:42 +0000
  Well, it's obvious, Frank-they didn't know you had them!! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Just had an engine in here that had...
• Re: diesel mechanics
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Mar 1990 18:31:35 -0500
  i think my seals are seeping a bit - dont think i have much in the way of blow by though - i only have 77K...
• Re: costs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 10:21:17 -0400
  ...kit, at $89.95, and is designed to replace any leaking seals. I also sell the boots separately if that's all you need...
• Door window rubber replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 11:49:00 EST
  I need to replace the outside rubber seals where the window meets the door. On my 82 there is an aluminum strip that surrounds...
• Tips for vent wing seal install
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 20:48:20 -0600
  ...I'm putting in all new window seals. For the life of me I can't figure out the rubik's cube that is...
• Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 16:09:45 EST
  ...You do mean cylinder up when the hatch is closed, don't you? >> Yes, William, it is supposed to help the seals remain pliant...
• Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 13:08:12 -0700
  ...good shape? On another vehicle, I used vaseline on the window seals. Seemed to work pretty well. Certainly not hard to do. Just a...
• Re: Remove the gas, er...diesel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 08:30:38 -0600
  Entity Anthony Polson spoke thus: > You must fit new seals when replacing the filler tube or tank. How hard is this seal to get...
• Going to the junker monday
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brown
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 19:25:38 -0500
  ...The fiberglass top is solid, would need new canvas and maybe seals. If anyone is interested in anything before she goes let me know...
• final drive rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 14:15:45 -0500
  ...is there a kit to buy to replace all the seals? and if so.. what is involved? thanks everyone, jesse 89 carat
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:37:08 -0400
  ...28.8 MPG > Well, I finally got around to replacing my air plenum, throttle body, air > runner gaskets, FI seals, setting back timing to...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:26:09 -0800
  ...replacing window glass seals Only front glasses are really breakable through handling and install . Keep on asking around , they were politely telling you they...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:52:57 -0700
  ...The German site I originally posted does sell replacement seals, but they seem pretty pricey, and I wonder if the mark up is just...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 21:44:39 -0800
  ...that is the question!" - removing my > transmission myself and replacing leaking seals and clutch. Never done > that before. Done about everything else, but not...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:58:56 -0500
  ...It still works on my Honda, no bad seals, and the thing is now 15 years old with 200k miles. Since the AC on...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:09:51 -0500
  ...a better source for VW trans seals then the $38ea price > for the diff to trans body seals? > > I know a few guys out...
• Re: tranny flange seals
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:17:41 -0400
  ...There is a big rubber plug that seals the splines (gear oil) from the Cv joint grease. I bet yours is missing. Remove the...
• heads advice
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:55:26 -0800
  Well, it looks like my 83.5 has either an o-ring blowby problem requiring new head seals or a cracked head. 1) If...
• Re: Secret Hiding Place
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 20:32:11 +0100
  <html> At 15:37 13/07/01 -0700, PSavage wrote:<br><br> <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>seat backs that seals up tight...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:21:06 -0800
  ...at over $300 for all new seals. give me the > $300 and ill take your trim out for ya :<) Whoa! No kidding! Never really...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 21:33:11 EDT
  Ron-- Don't sugar coat it. Let us know what you think ;) Jeff 83.5 Westfalia LA,CA In a message dated 7/16...
• Re: replacing front door seals -- which adhesive to use?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 14:18:16 -0600
  Hi Max, Just keep using his product! Your already buying his lunch!!!!! ;-) Howard > Okay, I'll cover the removal of the old stuff. >I...
• window seal needs
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 14:51:11 -0400
  ...Busdepot.com is back ordered 3 out of 6 of the seals I need with no sure restock date and gowesty.com wants TWICE...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:40:12 -0400
  ...I'm going to flush this puppy out good, then pull it and replace the seals. Any gotchas on the back to back seals...
• Resending message about CV boots
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:18:39 +0000
  ...Christopher at T3 helpfully commented that it is likely the drive flange seals are leaking, but as I said all four boots look the...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2012 01:48:28 -0400
  ...For the torque converter and the seals between the auto and final drive sections I go to the dealer. I have had problems with...
• Re: mpg on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 12:45:08 -0700
  ...the hoses on the fuel tank and the rubber seals that held said seals in place were defective and leaking, allowing the fuel to...
• Re: Auto tranny and diff mating questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:24:49 -0400
  ...1) The second set of seals that I have are the ones that separate the transmission fluid from the gear oil. I think these...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:09:14 -0700
  On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > I recently replaced my front window seals with...
• Re: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:17:16 -0800
  ...DON'T push on the brake pedal with pads out !! There's an internal seal on piston that seals hydraulics so caliper can work...
• Re: Safety Recall RV 1990/91 Vanagon/Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 11:37:40 -0400
  Really, why 90 & 91? Aren't these critters the same from '86 on? I just bought some new seals that are sitting in the...
• Re: Wind Noises 'round the doors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:39:24 -0700
  ...I just finished poking around the door with my calipers to see if the rubber seals were too thin to close the gap between...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 21 May 2014 21:45:11 -0700
  ...But based on past experience make sure they pay close attention to ALL seals, tranny and differential. And emphasize the seal between the tranny...