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• Re: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:02:58 -0500
  the first sealer one should use in my opinion is a 4" grinder either with coarse paper or a grinding wheel on it to...
• Re: Luggage rack seal...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 18:56:57 -0400
  I haven't installed the luggage rack "seal" yet, so I can't comment on that, but I bought the whole set from Bus...
• Re: 84 westy front seal leak
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 08:04:46 -0700
  ...It wasn't, and I had to pull the transmission again to replace the input shaft seal on the transmission. Even worse, I had...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:09:32 -0700
  ...No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. Have I got that right? Many...
• Re: is engine removed to change crankcase seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:25:03 -0500
  ...is engine removed to change crankcase seal Hi all. I've got a heavy oil leak on my 85 westy that appears to be...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:27:00 -0700
  Hi Mike, about "...the same part number is used for both a 10mm and a 12mm seal. " Yikes, I am not doing this project...
• Re: Oh no, the dreaded leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Oct 1995 10:00:59 -0400
  ...somewhere on the >front left >site..prolly the seal. i'm looking into replacing the seal but what >can i do Funny We had...
• Grease mess in rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:09:59 -0800
  ...Almost like the grease seal was missing. The black paint on the backing plate was also soft like there had been a brake fluid...
• Re: Good auto transmission mechanic/parts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:25 -0400
  There are no rubber seals in the valve body but the accumulator and the clutch pistons are all rubber seals. A stick governor or...
• Re: seam sealer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:41:51 -0800
  ...seam sealer Yes, automotive seam sealer sticks better and flexes more so it doesn't detach or crack. Those panels do flex, and the...
• Re: water under window seal
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:05:50 -0500
  ...water under window seal > Hi, > I've just discovered water trapped under the lower part of the rubber seal > around the window at the...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 16:39:50 -0700
  ...Use liquid soap or dish >> detergent to lube the seals. WD40 may attack the seal material. >> On Thursday, October 14, 2004, at 08:27...
• Re: Tranny leak??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:57:57 -0700
  ...Sure, sometimes it is just a seal, or seals, and sometimes it's more than that. Waterboxers ( if that's what you have ) often...
• WBX 2.1 L Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 05:53:32 -0600
  Ol' Red is about to go in for a new clutch and repair of a leaking oil/flywheel seal. Engine has prol'ly 120...
• Re: New Top Seal - ' 71 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 1995 16:57:34 -0500
  misc@mindspring.com (Brian Abrams) writes: > >Has anyone had any experience replacing the top camper seal on a 1971 Bus? >I just received the...
• Re: Good pics of Poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 14:00:49 -0800
  Shawn, I got a nice bit or bulb seal that is very close to the original 3 sides portion at Tommy's auto upholstery...
• Re: The infamous leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 11:07:12
  ...It contains basically everything you need to do a complete head gasket job, including all gaskets, pushrod tube seals, water pump seal, upper and...
• Fw: Recall on Pop-Top seals?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:18:14 -0500
  > I met up with a listee this afternoon - ad he mentioned there was/had been a > recall for rusting pop-top seals. > > This is...
• Re: Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:11:46 -0600
  ...Robert Cardo >The "Right Stuff" is the exact same sealant as the GM gasket sealer. >I've been using it for years on all...
• Removing rubber cement from old poptop seal ??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 20:48:31 -0700
  The previous owner of my van really got into the rubber cement when putting the last seal on the poptop.......now its time for...
• Q: Complete Front Door Window Seal KIts?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 18:04:25 -0500
  ...Both of our '81 air cooled Vanagons need new front window seals and tracks---age, heat and pollution have taken their toll. Questions: Is...
• AFM lid
  Historical mailing list - K&L Clayards
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 20:37:55 -0700
  Mine was not sealed when I got my ride. The boot from it was not on correctly either. Seated the boot properly, cleaned the...
• Head Gasket Sealing Options?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:25:02 -0400
  Hi; When installing new Head gaskets what sealant is best for use between the large rubber head gasket and the cylinder head? Bentley calls...
• Re: Seam Sealant - What Brand is best? What is the best
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 14:22:50 -0500
  To use POR seam sealer, best to prep the seams,first.Gouge,and sand out all calk and look at the inside.Probably some...
• Re: Poptop Seal Project
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:53:32 EDT
  ...EXACTLY ! I had a van dropped off here yesterday to have the pop top seal replaced. Old one glued on with a combination of...
• Luggage Rack Seal, Wind Noise and Solution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 18:28:06 EDT
  Several years ago I purchased a seal set from Ron (pre Bus Depot) for the poptop and luggage rack of my '82 Westfalia. This...
• Re: Gasket sealer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:52:47 -0800
  ...Gasket sealer >I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one. In a perfect world yes >there would be no need of sealer...
• O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:20:24 -0500
  I'm not sure if you guys are joking about putting sealant on o-rings, but if any of you are, I'd strongly...
• Re: sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:13:10 -0700
  ...sliding door seal > > > > If the seal is in perfect size, I would not cut it. I just mark the > position, unbolt the roller, slide...
• re: Re: water leak underneath dash when it rains
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 95 15:47:16 PST
  Also, it's been my experience that silicon will eventually separate from the rubber seal, allowing more leaks. I have used a black goop...
• Re: Head gasket sealing
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 20:32:35 -0400
  ...Head gasket sealing > Greetings and Salutations; > I was surveyed by my head rebuilder to find out if I used gasket > sealer on both sides...
• 84 westy front seal leak
  Historical mailing list - Cedar House Inn & Yurts
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:49:13 -0400
  When I purchased my van (3 months ago) I had a front engine seal leak as described by the seller. Oil would leak onto...
• Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 19:42:26 -0600
  Astounding ! I would think muffler sealer might work buy anything close to a flame should be verified safe before you count on it. Stan...
• Re: [T1] A journey of sight and sound, inside the rear hubs...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 12:21:01 -0500
  ...and engine seals. I looked in the Bus Stop catalog and they have two different seals listed -- a firewall seal and the main engine...
• Re: Any recommended sealant for o-rings?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 13:49:56 -0400
  To the best of my knowledge, the ONLY things you ever need to put a sealant on are those specifically stated in bentley. My...
• Re: Head Sealant
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 07:36:07 -0500
  ...Iseman wrote: > I have used high temperature silicon sealant in many appplications with > excellent results. Would such a sealant be suitable for use on...
• Re: Packing for a trip, anyone harness the power of vacuum?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:41:16 -0500
  I have no experience with the bags you speak of, but, I use a "Foodsaver" vacuum sealer for small things. Some items like underwear...
• Installing Pop Top Seals ?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:55:48 +0000
  Good Morning Campers ! I'm installing new poptop seals for the first time I might add ! :o) And I was wondering if anyone could...
• Re: How does water even get in here? (Side window lip rust). And questions about window seals and adhesive.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:39:30 -0800
  FWIW, my '88 leaks at the forward lower part of the driverside window seal behind the pillar behind driver door. This vehicle may also...
• Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 May 2012 09:49:26 -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...
• Depressing weekend (The conclusion to the conclusion)
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:40:38 -0700
  ...Ya and my engine? Its ok, it was not the rear main seal that went. It was the Automatic transmishion torq converter seal. And...
• Re: Weird oil leak
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 10:03:55 -0500
  William I disassemble allot of engines and I see that the majority of the flywheel seals are not countersunk or they have used a...
• Re: Dometic question (combustion chamber seal)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:42:08 -0700
  ...I'm > hesitant to re-use it again. > > If I can't find a new seal for combustion chamber, can high temp RV > sealant...
• syncro rear main seal
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 12:43:08 -0700
  Hello- I am looking for someone who has pulled the 3 groove pulley on a syncro and replaced the syncro specific oil seal underneath...
• resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:16:35 -0800
  ...is that to cold to get the sealant to seal? Thanks Matthew 87 weekender For sale 86 syncro westy 1.9TD 86 syncro single...
• Re: Syncro seal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 15:40:26 -0500 (EST)
  I would think that if a 2wd seal can keep hot oil under pressure in, it could keep water out. I wonder what what...
• too much seam sealer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 00:32:14 -0500
  OK, so i was a little too enthusiasic when applying the seam sealer. Now how the heck do i get the extra off? Darn...
• Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 11:18:20 -0700
  the front door seals were only in 88-91 vans. > > chris thanks for correcting me, that was a typo..... flo
• Re: Tranny leak??
  Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:23:54 -0400
  ...Can the seal be pulled with a screwdriver prying out? What > else should be replaced while apart.? Clutch disk? engine seals.? The > engine was...
• O-ring seals was Re: Tranny O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:58:48 -0800
  Scott, respectfully and I mean that, you always have good opinions.� BS. � I designed O-ring seals amongst other things there in the 90...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:17:35 -0800
  ...I thought I'd seen something > similar used in marine applications so used this > > http://boatlife.com/life-seal/lifeseal-sealant-tubes-3oz.html...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:49:46 -0700
  ...The seal is > onlyt about a year old (replaced by a different > mechanic)...anyone ever encounter this before? > > Cheers! > Kevin > Depending on the material...
• Re: door edge seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:39:00 -0500
  ...door edge seals I noticed on a junkyard '89 the other day that it has rubber seals filling the gap at the leading edge...
• Rust treatment process and products?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:37:06 -0500
  Rust! So, under my rear window seal on my 85 was a patch of rust that started to show at the edge of the...
• bra installation on '88 and newer Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 22:08:59 -0500
  A friend has a 1988 Westy with the door edge seals that apparently were introduced that year. The bra he bought for the van...
• Liquid electrical tape????
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 13:34:46 -0700
  ...I once tried Seam Sealant for sealing tent seams on a crack but it didn't seem to last. Would be cool if there...
• Vanagon Fuel Tank Gasket Replacement Kit - FS on Ebay NOT MINE
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 3 May 2006 10:53:47 -0400
  ...If your Vanagon starts smelling gas after you fill it up, your gas tank seal is leaking. This kit is a perfect solution to...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:15:06 -0600
  ...http://www.batteryuniverse.com/Sealed-Lead-Acid/Universal-Battery/UB12220/GZ12180NB_Universal-Battery_UB12220_Sealed-Lead-Acid-Battery bob
• Blown steering racks: read pls.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:54:25 -0700
  ...VW sells a seal kit, $180Cdn for all the seals to rebuild the rack. BUT!!! 1) They do not sell the seals (3) to...
• Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:08:00 -0700
  ...I used 3M trim adhesive to cover up a few "sins" (window upper seal a hair short, secure little flaps on other seals that...