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• Re: Rubber mats..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:48:31 -0700
  ...Eight dollars, slick on top and foamy in the middle. It made a nice rear over-the-engine cover and I extended down under...
• Re: Attaching Puck Lights to the PopTop Flock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:24:19 -0400
  ...Not slick like the real one but works the same and is certainly one of a kind! I guess I am shameless! And, for...
• Re: Correct Air Pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:52:11 -0500
  ...But in this case, how does one know?? And so far as traction goes, dragsters use slicks to do thir job. The tires, though...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 07:20:34 -0600
  ...one up yet so I can't > help. �someone had a slick idea for the foam replacement, but I don't > remember what that...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars? PTFE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:41:15 -0800
  ...What were they thinking? That graphite is slick so it reduces friction. But the downside was that graphite is a solid, and it's...
• Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:13:44 -0700
  ...pumping the > brakes as we learn to do on snowy or slick roads..That is where the buzzy > or > pulsing pedal feel comes when...
• The much maligned 1.9 head on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 20:08:45 EDT
  ...I will also use Slick50. 6. For the person who suggested I can't tell how powerful a Vanagon should feel, I have been...
• Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia? - workmanship
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:03:06 -0700
  ...If you really want to be slick, weld a little metal handle on it . Then you know the race is properly seated, like really...
• Re: Power plans and questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:34:23 -0500
  ...It has a pretty slick DC-DC power supply that's tied to ignition. When the ignition is off, a configurable delay sends a...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:44:48 -0700
  ...A very slick way to lock the slider and no key needed. >> I came back with many great memories, stories, and new bus friends...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:41:45 -0400
  ...I think a through-bumper install would be slick. I've seen the tow eye mounted hitches and I think I recall that they...
• Re: Attaching Puck Lights to the PopTop Flock
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:44:35 -0400
  ...Mine is a cheap VT Blind guy built knock off. > > Not slick like the real one but works the same and is certainly one...
• Joel made an attempt, but this one didn't _quite_ make it to the list, so
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 17:29:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...or aluminum before using POR-15, as the metal is too slick for the POR-15 to bond; this stuff apparently puts some zinc...
• Re: Newbie, hello all and a question(long)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:12:58 -0500
  ...Is it normal that Vanagons have poor traction? I live on > a hill, have a gravel road into my house and some slick areas...
• Re: Fuses-last response blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:36:12 -0500
  ...disconnecting Negative Terminal on Battery of course before proceeding) and a slick wipe of Petroleum Jelly at connections points to dissuade corrosion is my...
• Re: No, but here's a good reason to do it
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 16:30:16 -0600
  ...I owned one and it was slicker than owl dung in the air. For a production airplane, that thing was fast for the horsepower...
• Re: Deer Strike
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:12:29 -0500
  ...Many city slickers in their giant motor homes bring deer corn to the parks and put it out so they can sit having evening...
• Re: snow tires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:04:54 -0800
  ...I like they are narrow, found narrow > tires work better on hard slick or in deep snow > On Dec 16, 2013 6:44 PM...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:10:01 -0400
  ...Retire to the Westie, make coffee, drink coffee, guess this worked pretty slick! Oh, restart fridge.... 8-) Later, went out to inspect this set...
• Re: Maybe this is the cause of poor shifting in my air-cooled Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 2 Oct 2014 06:17:19 -0400
  ...It's slick as > snot now (to use the technical term) and I'll re-install it later, but I > know that's not...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:57:35 -0500
  ...all....bump the stick forward and you are there. > Mine shifts slick as any vehicle I have driven...but I do have to lube...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 08:41:42 -0600
  ...That was on slick, wet clay road, not deep mud, but I was > able to extricate myself ok by using the driving tricks my...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:00:54 -0700
  ...This 'delayed throttle response' > was particularly un-nerving as I was descending a very slick and windy > snow-covered pass recently..."exciting moments" as...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:00:55 -0700
  ...driving but I do use it a lot on dirt or slick roads or very rough terrain or extra steep hills.. Otherwise, mine is...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:44:13 -0700
  ...The trails slick or mostly >> broken rock? >> >> On Sep 19, 2021, at 5:57 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Sorry I have...
• 74 bus oil leaking/burning (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 15:04:57 -0500
  ...Could the Duralube have anything to do with the oil leaking and burning? I have read some disparaging remarks about Slick 50 here without...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 10:17:18 -0600
  ...Van Cargo > > >> I liked what I saw on a Vanagon that had a front mounted bike rack. > Pretty >> slick looking if you ask me...
• Re: Westfalia Decal Sticking Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 27 May 2008 10:21:56 -0600
  ...However >> There are still a couple of parts that are not really adhering at all. >> Maybe >> because of the "slick" finish of the 303...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 May 2016 06:47:58 -0700
  ...Porsche Big Red Brembos on the rear and 12" NASCAR racing slick tires, you wouldn't stop much shorter than with stock drum brakes...
• Re: WTB: coolant tubes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:07:07 -0400
  ...good to me-really they did.I was impressed with the slick repair these people made.Especially with all the work that I had...
• Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 23:36:55 -0400
  ...Worked slick w/o any glue, etc & just a rubber hammer to firm it up to the poptop. YMMV, Mr. BZ On Tue, Apr...
• Re: Small windscreen wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 06:58:01 -0800
  ...Recently I've been driving the Safari AWD all over because of winter weather and very slick roads, and I noticed I was not...
• Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 05:46:38 -0400
  ...I used two applications of Slick-50 Teflon spray, allowed this to dry for a day, then followed with a Lithium grease spray which...
• Re: Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:24:45 -0700
  ...I have never had a >> > problem with anything that slicked up pretty well. Put it on a buffing >> > wheel and see what happens. If...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:04:05 -0700
  ...through the broken off bit and erodes it away. > Sounds pretty slick, but that's all I know about it. > I have never seen...
• Re: Empi axle shafts are cool!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:34:53 -0700
  ...Last Saturday I was on > > Canal Street in Manhattan and I could have purchased a real slick looking > > "Ferrari" watch for $45.00. I...
• NVC - Re: ODBII for smartphones
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:25:25 -0500
  ...I bought one and it's pretty slick. On my Jetta it can read about 100 real time values. I've picked up (read...
• Re: Tire Choice Question (long piggy-back question)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:51:19 -0400
  ...My rear tires were getting worn and not behaving in my slick driveway in late Dec. so I had to get some replacments quickly...
• soft offer to sell my 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:15:51 -0400
  ...It's a good basic van if someone wanted to use it as a starting point to make it super slick and pretty. It...
• Re: another chain question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 01:17:34 -0600
  ...together with the Direct Effect of the Chains Bite, in > Very Slick > > conditions like Ice & Slush & can provide better You with Much Better > Steering...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:38:39 -0800
  ...A very slick way to lock the slider and no key needed. >>> I came back with many great memories, stories, and new bus friends...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:11:37 -0600
  ...It was very slick. I > > just found my pictures of it, it's called ClimateRight > > climeaterightair.com 800-7-climate. > > > > Jim > > > > On Thu, Apr...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:09:33 -0400
  ...I'd say on average we have slick snowy roads for a solid month > in January and late into February. Then, some winters we...
• Re: More about tires...somewhat early ..sort of Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:12:44 -0400
  ...The van tires are a lot easier to change than a 12.5" Goodyear racing slick! I use a simple bubble balancer. I was...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:34:36 -0700
  ...Learn how to drive it in slick conditions, but be very aware that you'll encounter other 'snow-idiots' who have not a clue...
• Re: Anyone make the bold caps for the arm rests.
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:18:49 -0500
  ...Looked slick and finished. He said vanagons came with them. I don’t believe it! But, now I might need to cover mine! I...
• Re: Whatz a Good price to service CVs?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:43:09 -0600
  ...shift > linagke with it too. > sure seems to stay slimey and slick.  and doesn't seem sticky like wheel > bearing grease that attracts and...
• Re: Deer Strike
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 03:26:24 -0500
  ...They will eat almost anything that > they can get to. > Many city slickers in their giant motor homes bring deer corn to the > parks...
• Pilgrim's Progress ... Part 3: Hippies meet the Hillbillies
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Jun 96 16:34:48 CDT
  ...The Hill folks ain't goin to let their city slicking cousins outdo them on vacation. Ma fixed the kids some mod clothes and...
• Re: New HEY!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 94 15:05:23 PDT
  ...or aluminum before using POR-15, as the metal is too slick for the POR-15 to bond; this stuff apparently puts some zinc...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 11:00:49 -0700
  ...Van Cargo > > > > > >> I liked what I saw on a Vanagon that had a front mounted bike rack. > > Pretty > >> slick looking if you ask me...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:45:31 -0500
  ...But what you are looking > for in an aerodynamically slicker shape are gentle transitions in air > pressure. In the vanagon, if one could colour...
• Westie Water Tank filling
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:03:32 EDT
  ...The water will feel kind of slick with this mixture in there. Run the faucet as before to get it circulated. Drive around for...
• How my engine rebuild is going
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 16 May 2004 10:25:36 -0700
  ...I would occasionally go out and sit in it on nice mornings and have a cup on the very slick flip out table, listen...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:33:56 -0500
  ...Those things are slicker'n owl dung on a log!!! Easy to make.) The heater valves were open while doing all this. After closing...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:06:49 -0700
  ...kinda slick though .. for no electronics, no clutch pedal, but manual shifting. Trickiest part is an additional oil pump for the torque converter ( has...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:53:48 -0700
  ...a few 2wd lockers thru the years and they work pretty > slick. >>> With a locker LSD, they will go just about anywhere a Syncro...
• replace windshield ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 20:46:17 -0400
  Ok, yesterday I decided to finally replace the scuffed and foggy `72 windshield in my bus with a slick double tinted almost new model...
• Re: I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:26:30 -0800
  ...Got a LED > O2 > mixture indicator from listee Ken Lewis...works slick so far as an > indicator > and small enough to be unobtrusive. > Makes...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:50:04 -0400
  ...Retire to the > Westie, make coffee, > drink coffee, guess this worked pretty slick! Oh, restart fridge.... 8-) > > Later, went out to inspect this set...