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• Replacement Poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 01:05:53 -0700
  Just FYI, I replaced the luggage rack with different seals, the aluminum kind. The replacement seals did not have the height of the OEM...
• Throttle Body/Air Filter Q
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:23:45 -0500
  ...88 Fox GL 4 door (152k) 90 Associated RC10 Team Car, Aluminum 95 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS ------------------------------------------------------ St. Louis / Columbia, MO LiMBO - Gateway VW...
• Re: New Paulchen Rack (long!)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 13:16:46 -0500
  ...I also have a mountain bike, this one with a metal matrix frame, similar to aluminum and about the same o.d. I didn...
• Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 03:16:38 -0800
  ...Kayak Transport on a Westy >Incidentally, you can get 2 piece aluminum paddles for around $40. And they >make a piece that fits between...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:46:30 -0400
  ...If they were $10 each I'd still say use them instead of aluminum. david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: white face dash cluster
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:28:15 -0500
  What do you print these on? Cardboard stock? Paper? I know the OEM stuff is aluminum - right? Are they going to hold up in...
• Re: Printing on Aluminum Sheet - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 07:34:34 -0400
  This brings up another question I have. Has anyone ever printed good labels (a permanent cheatsheet) for the Vanagon heater panel controls? I feel...
• Re: Printing on Aluminum Sheet - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:26:22 -0400
  Considering the price, I think I'd pick up some decal material for my printer ... apply the decals then use "Solvaset" (from a hobby...
• yellow paint on heads?
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:13:41 -0800
  ...Is this some kind of factory attempt at giving the aluminum a layer of protection from the coolant? I've searched the web high...
• Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:42:07 -0800
  ...Can I install this stuff after rad is in? Not that it likely makes any diff, but this for a new aluminum Behr (Vanagon...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:00:13 -0500
  ...AS21 is: > > 2.3% aluminum, 1% silicon a bit of zinc and manganese and, you > guessed > > it. Magnesium. > > > > <http://www.northerndiecast.com/mcalloy.htm...
• Current van projects / seamless, quad headlights, 9 gauge cluster
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:47:50 -0700
  ...Next step have my welder buddy put together a grill out of aluminum. A couple of pics of the seamless project. Love this Metal...
• Re: Need source for high temp hose for propane heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 14:36:34 -0400
  ...the 1" size I need. > >I know propex offers a nice aluminum or stainless hose for their unit. > >I have tried Graingers and West...
• corrosive green stuff
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 08:09:29 -0800
  ...No aluminum was removed-perfect weld match to old aluminum.JB weld keeps me on the road! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try...
• Re: Dometic Thermistor Function?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:51:45 -0700
  ...The sensor on the aluminum cooling unit slides in a groove on the back. There is a piece of rubber (silicone?) that holds it...
• recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:44:14 -0500
  ...what i did was to take each of the long skinny front-to-back sections and epoxy a 1/8" aluminum strip, about 1...
• Re: Luggage PV Panel?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:45:36 -0700
  I like the idea of a flexible panel on aluminum supported by bungee net. I didn't mention the bungee net in my original...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:34:54 -0700
  Some time ago at sportsmanswhorehouse in Idaho I bought a niftyneatowaykewl Coleman (tm) folding aluminum table with folding stools. Seems just right for the...
• Re: What is the scientific explanation?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:34:48 -0800
  ...that would definitely slow down the corrosion...but i dont know what effect it will have on the seal of the aluminum rubber mate...
• Re: Van-O-Rama #15 tomorrow 9/13/15
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Sat, 12 Sep 2015 20:18:54 -0700
  ...San Francisco >>>>>>> Noon 'til dusk >> >> >> >> -- >> 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. >> Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
• Van O Rama
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 23:04:07 -0700
  ...Stacy -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:33:16 -0700
  ...they addressed steel and aluminum, ..but nothing about seals. I wonder if their product helps with preeventing corrosion and deterioration of rubber ( or whatever...
• RE Head Gasket Fix
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:53:41 -0800
  ...no* circumstances use deionized water!!! Deionized water is by nature a 'polar' substance, and will etch (destroy) aluminum it comes in contact with. Austin
• Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 09:18:57 -0500
  ...the oil cooler is aluminum and was corrode with a small (pit) hole.... but I was NOT getting oil in my coolant... it could...
• Re: luggage rack storage chest
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 18 May 2000 11:38:14 -0600
  ...Bloss" wrote: > The chest is made of aluminum, so it's light and won't rust. The gasket is > airtight and has 10 latches...
• Re: anti ferrze coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:34:37 -0400
  ...cash for antifreeze -- some knowledgeable folks would say to use any "aluminum safe" antifreeze and change it once a year, not every two as...
• Re: What's a Tristar Doka Worth?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:01:15 -0500
  ...It does not have the aluminum side panels (I like the look with the regular side panels better anyway). It's got mudflaps at...
• Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:50:23 -0500
  At 12:47 AM 3/11/2011, David Beierl wrote... Aluminum is one of them. Its emissivity under various >conditions ranges from 0.02...
• Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 01:26:08 -0500
  Would anyone care to share their experiences in enlarging 12 mm holes to 14 mm for lug bolts/studs in aluminum rims. Is this...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:25:52 -0700
  ...With the exception of the cars with the digital instrument clusters, the spinning magnet inside an aluminum cup is still the same technology. Elegant...
• volvo into vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:06:25 -0700
  ...the engine is their inline 5 turbo, fly by wire system. Aluminum block, 20 valves, variable valve timing, etc. So, what is the chance...
• Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:45:11 -0600
  ...On > substituting a sheet of aluminum foil for the pot lid I obtained a > reading of 82F. > > Our aluminum engines aren't polished, and...
• Re: windshield wiper trouble
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 15:07:10 -0500
  ...arm...the most effective was using a little strip of aluminum from a aluminum can to give it something to snug into............... ----- Original Message...
• Re: [vanagon] NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:45:44 EST
  ...whats the sense? if anyone wants the REAL DEAL...correct factory german made jailbars for the 80-91 vanagon..highly polished aluminum . . i have...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:16:27 -0400
  ...The aluminum part is about 60#, wet. The aluminum automatic part is contemporary with other VW cars, including Audi. Indeed, the automatic in my...
• Re: source for Westy lower rear curtain rail
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:34:00 -0700
  that wold be simple to make jut pick up some similar aluminum at home depot etc ed Edward V Barger edvbarger@mac.com <mailto...
• Canvas won't fit
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:53:09 -0700
  ...It happened to me once, and I had to alter the aluminum parts to be able to screw it down on the body. Yet...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:33:56 -0700
  ...http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Coolant_Expansion_Tank_025_121_403B_p/0251 21403b.htm The fact that they fabricate an aluminum replacement makes me...
• Solar panel deal, slolar panel mount
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 1 May 2010 14:00:20 -0700
  I noticed the Harbor Freight flyer had notice that their 3 panel solar outfit (45 watts total�with controller, aluminum stand�and a couple...
• Re: Was: Like an Old pair of Jeans Now: After Market Replacement Parts
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:13:36 -0600
  ...temp sender. > > Jeff Lincoln wrote: > >> Replace the plastic one with the aluminum Syncro part? >> >> >> >> I don't know - does a Syncro one fit on...
• RE: Engine has to be dropped
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 08:32:07 -0700
  ...This is a must for bolts on aluminum engines. I suspect that when you get the bolts out, they'll take the threads along...
• Re: Answers to Questions of Cooling & Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 00:38:40 -0500
  ...It should be required reading for all owners of vehicles with significant aluminum components in their engines. Thanks for the education! Budd Premack 86...
• Re: FS - Autostop Gas Valve
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 22:14:08 -0400
  ...Will this fit my 85 GL Westy? My current autostop fill valve (aluminum) is corroded past the point of recognition. Would I be better...
• Halon Fire suppression system
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:53:54 -0800
  ...It comes with 5lb halon bottle, 15' aluminum tubing, valve assembly, 2 discharge nozzles and mounting bracket. Price is $223.84. Alex Jackson OG...
• Re: Steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 17:47:54 EDT
  In a message dated 4/9/00 5:32:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wasserbox@YAHOO.COM writes: << I have a real nice aluminum...
• Re: squeaky side window
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:34:19 -0400
  At 11:29 PM 6/8/2002, Data Services wrote: >The aluminum screened sliding window on the sides of my Westy scream like >a...
• 90 Westy for parts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 22:21:18 -0500
  ...rear tail lights/upper bed/exhaust system/camper top/2 front seats/rear seat/set of aluminum mags/ 4 headlight grill/refrig.& stove combo...
• Re: Roadhaus - Morro Bay, CA / Camping Info
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 14:00:07 -0700
  ...Did you get a CVT to replace the 4sp? Perhaps you needed a new aluminum body? Drive! That is of course after you grill...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:17:37 -0500
  ...is again a bug case vanagon cases wont burn to much aluminum not enough magnesium Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET...
• Re: wheel question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:26:16 -0600
  ...I had a local machine shop make up some 13mm thick aluminum spacers. I mounted Nokian 205/65 R 15 XL tires. Everything fits...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:23:29 -0700
  ...there is no reason not to have fins on an aluminum sump, generally speaking. ( though diesel vanagon does not ) Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alistair...
• Re: Trim Removal (was Rubber Paint?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 26 May 1998 09:49:12 -0500
  ...On problem I can see with the wire is I'll need to get aluminum or copper wire, steel will rust at the ends...
• Re: Aluminum thermostat housing............
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:00:21 -0400
  ...2012 12:45 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Aluminum thermostat housing............ Paul, if absolutely unable to extract them, then I would...
• Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 06:58:53 -0800
  Hi Eric - I think that many folks upgrade the 2 long plastic pipes that run from front to back with stainless steel or aluminum...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:27:59 -0500
  I think if you were to do this right, you could go buy a flat aluminum strip (like I did today to make a...
• syncro coolant distribution tower
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 2 Oct 2022 09:37:15 -0700
  ...but now wondering if I should just get one of the aluminum or stainless steel replacements that are available. Both are similarly priced, is...
• Re: Usb outlet and voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:11:29 -0700
  ...On 4/18/16, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Yeah, never mind the aluminum engine and magnesium transmission. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia...
• Re: Don't watch this unless your a vw nut! No Vanagon but all Volkwagen for sure.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 27 Feb 2014 23:41:46 -0800
  ...content=vw_history&utm_ > campaign=25509&source=nonmember > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:08:24 -0700
  How about boxed aluminum trailing arms, like they use on Baja-type rails and buggies? On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 3:13 PM...
• '67 Westy Leviton elec box info
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 09:55:28 -0700
  ...this in your Westy archives. Manufacturer: Leviton Catalog No.: 4937 Color: Aluminum SAN: 001 (whatever that is) Description: 2-pole, 3-wire, Weather proof...