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• Re: [FIX] seal on Expansion Tank sensor
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 08:30:20 EDT
  In a message dated 6/12/02 2:39:17 AM, prb@TELEVAR.COM writes: << Question-- how do I seal that again (as in...
• Re: Second mainshaft seal failure....
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 17:20:02 -0700
  ...I used no > lubricant nor sealant in conjunction with the installation of the > mainshaft seal. (See post "OOPs..Leaking transmission after clutch > replacement.") The...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:57:33 -0700
  ...Not all of the seals were doing this, the large end seals which are made of the same material were fine and most of...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal - 2nd time!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:17:34 -0500
  Did anyone check the crankshaft endplay at any time? I assume the answer is no, but excessive endplay will destroy a seal. If there...
• Re: Drive flange OUT - now the seal?!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 10:35:16 -0500
  Get a lever type seal puller such as the KD 3245. It will do the job. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: J Roth [mailto:rbluewesty...
• Re: Dometic question (combustion chamber seal)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:11:00 EDT
  ...If I can't find a new seal for combustion chamber, can high temp RV sealant (or better??) be applied to exterior joint of...
• Luggage Rack Rattle
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 09:51:13 -0500
  ...How does the water drain away from the rack if you have it all sealed to the body? We were told that this seal...
• Re: sealing compound for skylight bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 19:07:18 -0500
  ...I then reread the instructions which > said to use a "gum" sealer around the bolts. What is a gum sealer and what > have you...
• Re: Rust under/around side window seals...best fix?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:10:09 -0600
  ...That rust needs to be halted and sealed up good. I have used a technique of sanding down good and applying a sealer and...
• Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Thu, 25 May 2006 15:47:52 -0400
  ...Last year I decided that it was probably the roof seals. However, I have now replaced all of these and the leaks persist. I...
• Re: GoWesty Skylight Problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:24:59 -0500
  ...I installed a new OEM seal from VW and skylight from Trevor but I still have leaks. I guess maybe I'll try sealing...
• Window seals causing rust?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 10:20:53 -0800
  I'm trying to decide if I should replace my window seals. There are no leaks at this point, but beneath the slider windows...
• Source for slider door seal...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:31:16 -0500
  Hi all, Anyone know of a source for a great to NOS quality seal for the door handle that enters the slider door on...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 21:10:56 -0400
  At 08:54 PM 5/19/2009, craig cowan wrote: >combustion chamber, and to seal the flange where the exhaust exits the body. >Yet...
• Re: poptop seal direction
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:56:01 -0400
  > I pulled the ratty old poptop seal off the poptop and have the > replacement seal from the Bus Depot, but now I'm not...
• Wanted: sunroof seal
  Historical mailing list - Well Syncroed
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 11:16:35 -0700
  I've been looking for the seal for my 87 syncro sunroof (the very rare large one). I've been told I can hook...
• Black sealant on aircooled heater parts
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 23:41:24 -0500
  Hey folks, From the factory, the aircooled vans have all the heaterboxes, flapper valves, and associated metal tubes sealed at the joints with somekind...
• Re: Pop Top Seal Gule?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:48:10 -0700
  ...The flat seal on the front of the poptop goes on with 3M trim adhesive. Bill in the Southwest ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip & Buffy...
• Re: Portable Venting...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:26:36 -0700
  what is a rubber sealed valve anyway... I don't want to have things I have to avoid stepping on... or have an uneven...
• Winshield Seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 08:39:37 -0800
  I am looking for recommendations/caveats on a replacement windshield rubber seal. I do not want the "chrome" insert groove. Thanks Tom Salicos '87...
• Window seal beauty ring/trim?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 12:43:58 -0600
  Hi Gang!! I was wondering if the beauty ring/trim in the window seals was needed?? Thanks!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
• WTB Westy propane pipe sealing plate
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:29:28 -0500
  Does anyone have the plate assembly that screws to the floor, sealing the hole that the propane lines pass through? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:23:50 -0400
  Nothing will "patch" that leaky seal, you need to replace it. Push it a bit more IN next time, about 1/8. Ben
• Re: [Syncro] Sealant between transmission and engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:19:32 -0400
  From the factory for Syncros, the bell housing and starter is sealed with silicone. There is also a rubber flap or check valve installed...
• Engine Assembly Wizzdom
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:59:55 -0700
  ...When sealing the case halves together on these engines, two things are used.�Permatex Aviation sealant and silk thread. (Permatex is the only FAA...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:01:49 -0700
  I used the Peel and Seal in my front doors and it helps reduce the tinny sound greatly.� You'll be glad you did...
• power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:46:10 -0700
  ...I have now replaced the two washers/seals on the banjo fitting twice and the fluid continues to leak at the seals. These are...
• Sunroof seal removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:42:40 -0700
  ...As far as I can tell, the only thing sealing the sunroof right now is a felt material that runs around the mating surface...
• Re: Auto Trans Governor Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 09:50:46 -0400
  Rarely will the cap seal actually cause a leak. Look carefully. If there is any rust at all on the cap, most likely it...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:30:15 -0500
  The seal that was replaced was the pulley seal close to the oil pump cover and that seal area was also resealed. Noah's...
• Re: Grease seal on '84
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 14:30:56 -0400
  ...Howard On 1 Oct 97 at 12:39, Scott Chen wrote: > Does anyone have a good technique for removing a grease seal on the...
• Re: silicon greese?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 18:00:23 -0800
  The thread that mentioned silicone grease was about sealing o-rings. Silicone grease (I use Dow Corning #5) should be available from your local...
• (home engine repair) Torque convertor seal question
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 09:47:29 -0800
  Hello everyone, After consulting the Bentley, I am still left in the dark about the final resting place of the torque convertor seal on...
• Re: Window seals - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:18:36 -0500
  ...This diagram shows the most popular seals and kits: > > http://www.busdepot.com/details/vanagonrubber/ > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > www.busdepot.com...
• Re: Another NLA O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:11:38 -0700
  I usually use a sealant on o-rings anyway .. like the large one that seals the two part of the auto trans .. I personally...
• Questions about selector shaft seal replacemnet in a DU transmission
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:17:06 -0400
  I have a question concerning replacement of seals in a 1984 vanagon DU 091/1 speed manual transmission. The gearbox has 250K miles and...
• part name needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 14:43:01 -0800
  what is the foam/rubber type material that seals the front driver side and passenger side window called? is it just the seal? or...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:28:57 -0800
  ...Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion At 1/4/2009 08:39 PM,dj wrote: >Anyone know what a Rear main...
• Re: Fw: Pop Top Seal
  Historical mailing list - frank n. furter
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 07:43:35 -0800
  ...Pop Top Seal > > > > The 84 Westy seems to have survived the Winter > extemely well with the > > exception of the pop top side seal. Was...
• Re: slow drip from oil drain
  Historical mailing list - Pascal
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:35:46 -0300
  ...This reduces the amount of sealing surface that the copper crush washer has to seal against. Did you torque the oil plug to spec...
• Re: Broken Head Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:31:12 -0800
  ...when I assemble the head on ...with the rubber gaskets with sealant .. push rod tubes in place etc.. I don't put the sealont...
• Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 17 May 2012 10:19:52 -0400
  ...The key is having a smooth, even surface for the > filler neck to seal to the seal itself. If there is some rust or...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - windshield change out info. needed
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 24 May 2007 10:29:29 -0700
  ...Do I have to order new seals from vendor or will glass installatino place have those??? Cheers Matthias On May 24, 2007, at 10...
• Re: Rear windo seal replacement tips
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 18:51:03 +0000
  ...It's the easiest sealed window on the car. If your friend knows old school rubber seal replacement, you'll have no problems. You...
• Re: Distributor Woes - One Lives - One Dies
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:17:55 -0800
  Sudden massive oil leaks of that kind tend to be the o-ring seal for the oil cooler. Lots of VWs share the same...
• Re: Wet Weather Leak
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 01:41:26 -0700
  ...PerL 88 Syncro KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Check the door seals and windshield seal, but it could be coming in along the > radio antenna...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:55:18 -0700
  I got my engine pulled today and have given it a good going over, and the typical leaks are there-pushrod seals, rocker cover...
• Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:00:47 -0500
  ...They sell a fuel tank sealer kit that has everything you need. By the way, not sure what kind of vent/expansion relief tubing...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement? You mean FRONT
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 22:12:22 +1200
  That's FRONT seal. The rear end of the engine has a pulley on it. The front end carries the flywheel.
• Lower Cylinder Seal
  Historical mailing list - Ken Winsor
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 07:00:18 -0500
  ...When replacing the heads on a 2.1 liter, should you always remove the pistons and cylinders just to replace the lower seal? Ken
• Re: Front and rear seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:07:49 -0800
  ...Front and rear seal replacement Jap, the same pita again. And for the rear seal, you need a special tool to be able to...
• GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 11:25:17 -0800
  ...Recently I purchased their OEM Complete Pop-Top Seal Kit and I cannot recommend it for the following reasons. The front portion of the...
• Re: Any recommended sealant for o-rings?
  Historical mailing list - Walter E Stephens
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 15:51:29 -0700
  ...Any recommended sealant for o-rings? To the best of my knowledge, the ONLY things you ever need to put a sealant on are...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 23:46:31 -0700
  ...Pulled the engine, seal looked fine. Put a new seal in. Still > leaked. Hmmmmm. In desperation took it back to local garage (Fred's...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:01:19 -0700
  ...sometimes the leaking seal is the tip of the iceberg. There can be shaft side play that's more than the seal can handle...
• Re: main seal seating (was Boston Bob Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:22:42 -0700
  Well I'll tell ya, I ain't no VW expert but from what I know about main seals, I would look at all...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:26:14 +0000
  ...there's one seal that help > cutting the whistling noise but frequently overlooked... > > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_123_174/upper...
• water in the rear hatch door
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:33:49 -0700
  ...I presume the primary cause is the window seal, which visually appears ok, but I plan on replacing my window seals this winter. I...
• Re: battery compartment fix
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 16:07:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...wabbott@townshend.corp.megatest.com (William Abbott) > When you say "aluminium sealer" is this a specific product for > sealing aluminum or a 'liquid solder...
• Re Hot Air
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 06:17:24 -0700
  ...I would like to "seal" these batteries. What is meant by "sealing"? Must I apply some sort of gasket or sealing compound on the...