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• Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:43:02 -0400
  ...finally upgraded to the GW 2.2L motor, with new ceramic coated exhaust, mass air-flow, and rebuilt LED dash. This van is running...
• HORROR STORY
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:24:30 -0600
  ...I agreed if he would install a gel-coated tank and replace all of the vent lines and fuel lines and grommets. The loaner...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ochs
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 16:15:28 -0400
  ...If you can locate some, use TEFLON coated wire. A fuse is never a bad idea, but makes the installation more complex. You may...
• Re: Thick rubbery layer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:13:15 -0500
  ...I have seen a 2"X4" fired like a missle at 150 MPH strike a poly-urea coated 2 inch layer of foam insulation...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - windshield change out info. needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 24 May 2007 10:17:22 -0700
  ...the rubber seal away from the body. (I've used vinyl coated cloathesline cord) Keeping the inside seal edges away from the body makes...
• Awning question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:23:13 -0800
  ...Perhaps the bus depot will offer a vinyl coated clamp sometime in the future, but right now they just use some strips of rubber...
• Re: powder coating alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 21:38:56 -0800
  ...Were these originally powder coated?? What is the finish that is deteriorating made of then?? Seems like some clear coat that is peeling and...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:44:51 -0700
  ...pump, cleaned up the rust that was >>> behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old >>> insulation. So >>> now it...
• Re: Interior panel removal/81 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 00:58:15 -0700
  ...You may be looking for a nice piece of marine plywood or white-coated masonite before the deed is done, not to mention some...
• Re: Welding 101
  Historical mailing list
  02 Dec 96 11:13:48 PST
  ...Shielded rod is usually around 12 inches long, coated with flux except for about 2 inches to attach to the clamp. Would not work...
• SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 2000 06:45:13 EDT
  ...Advantages are black powder coated steel tubing, no permanent attachment to your rear hatch, easily installed and removed. Can hold up to three adult...
• Re: The Hunt is On!!!
  Historical mailing list - Quadrat
  Sun, 8 Oct 2017 20:38:52 -0700
  ...However, it had quite a bit of blow-by or something, and always left the rear of the van coated in oil splatters. It...
• '67 Rear Bumper Splash Pans/ Tips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 10:36:00 -0700
  ...bumper? I was trying to assemble my freshly painted and powder coated rear bumper and splash pans over the weekend. I found that the...
• Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 21:56:11 -0600
  ...I noticed that there are many materials used, lead, steel, powder >coated, etc. but haven't any line on how to shop for these...
• Re: Air cooled to Water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:15:11 EDT
  ...I know that the Zn-coated EMT will not contact the aluminum components directly; still, I think that the circulating coolant can be enough...
• Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
  Historical mailing list - adam grove
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 16:16:18 PDT
  ...just in the valleys)and then took 1/4 inch masonite coated with white plastic film (used as shower enclosure liners) and glued it...
• Re: Floor Seam Repair
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:23:17 -0700
  ...Then I used an epoxy seam sealer over that and top-coated with enamel paint. WELLL, The rust Is already back and its becouse...
• Re: Wire crimp tool, find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:36:24 -0500
  ...Also for wire there is a lot of copper coated aluminum junk. Also, the wirining in the Vanagon is meteric, not AWG so a...
• Re: Ever wonder what's in your fire extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:21:09 -0700
  ...Before I could get it stopped, the entire > > front passenger area was coated with a layer of baking soda! These > > little buggers really put...
• Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:16:22 -0500
  ...The board appears to have been coated after the board was soldered. Does this coating give any difficulties for resoldering the pins. Are there...
• Re: More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:48:53 -0600
  ...ie new AMC heads or just JB weld and or Ceramic Coated heads > > > really seem to be the final cure for the head leak...
• Re: making obsolete plastic parts.? Re: '80-'84 westy plastic pass Curtain rod cover
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:17:11 -0500
  ...the same since the plaster mold has to cure and be coated with a release agent such as fiberglass waxed out to a high...
• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:27:01 -0700
  ...ever notice how oil leaks, even seeps, stand out very well on an engine that's just coated in fine dust ?.. same affect. spray...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:00:40 -0700
  $125k is stripped to a shell on rotisserie, dipped in acid, all fasteners cadmium coated, and every attachable item hand fondled by marginally aroused...
• Re: need help: overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 07:23:42 -0700
  ...After it is out, you'll see just how thickly coated it is, and with a flashlight, you'll be able to look inside...
• Re: Gas overflow
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 08:52:55 -0800
  ...I also coated the inside of the grommets with the same before re-installing the fittings as well as the O-ring on the...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:42:43 -0800
  ...The bushing *just* fit (loose) into this WD-40 coated pipe. The PN on that Dynomax pipe tells me it's 2" pipe. And...
• Re: YAHOOOO (well, almost)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 12:57:23 -0800
  ...Wire connectors at the plugs were all coated an even green with corrosive crusts. New plugs and new wires with dielectric grease for everything...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:33:17 -0800
  ...system (got the STEBRO SS muffler already) S&S silver performace coated headers $320 > anything else I didn't think of Motor mounts $60...
• Re: [Syncro] Custom Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:59:31 -0700
  ...they were set after being wound, are shot peened and powder coated, etc. Your web page does not provide that info. Also, at this...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:31:50 -0400
  Conduit is usually galvanized or zinc coated (or something like that) so I doubt it would weld into the cat too well. Removing, modifying...
• Fw: Re: hoses vs. pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:29:37 -0000
  ...If you > powder coated the pipes inside and out, you would have sealed the metal > from both air and water. You can take 80...
• Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
  Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 20:27:31 -0800
  ...When I opened the hatch and cover, it looked like the engine was coated with a light mist of oil (more had collected in...
• Re: gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:15:08 -0800
  ...the only downside is the >> heat >> generated by the things...that'll be taken care of soon by the >> ceramic-coated luggage rack, which...
• Re: For Sale by Owner
  Historical mailing list - peter cobb
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 13:19:53 -0800
  ...rebuilt trans, big brake kit, 16 in tires , steel wheels , powdered coated. new up dated go westy lights. up graded coolant kit. new drive...
• Re: Body Shop question
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 22:46:52 -0600
  ...My advise to anyone who wants a long lasting paint job, is to get the vehicle base coat / clear coated, with a good quality...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:15:34 -0400
  ...You might also consider getting the new muffler and tailpipe >> ceramic coated to help prevent rust in the future. Depending on where >> you get...
• Re: POR 15
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 07:03:24 EST
  ...On exterior surfaces it must be top coated with primer or paint before it sets. Best method is to apply primer as the POR...
• Re: busted your fiberglass bumper/skirts? i'll fix it!! also fiberglass bumpers FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:28:40 -0700
  ...repaired with fiberglass filler on the front, then smoothed and spot coated, and shot in primer..ready for your topcoat. repairs are stronger than...
• Re: Replacement engine running rich, FILTHY RICH!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:04:22 -0400
  ...The tailpipe is coated with a heavy layer of soot > and even the ground has a black spot under the exhaust pipe. A few...
• Re: Heater core and airbox Q.& A
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:15:54 -0400
  ...They clog internally and get coated with road dirt on the outside. All the air going through the air box is unheated outside air...
• Excellent road trip
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Mon, 15 May 2000 14:25:26 -0700
  ...That night, several inches of fresh powder coated everything. It looked like we had been transported to a new planet. Anyway we finally had...
• Re: Vanagon Seams
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 08:47:57 EST
  ...I coated all inside seams with 3M seam sealer as well. Then two coats of metal etching primer. Paint. This should hold the rust...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:22:09 -0800
  ...I think getting the rear drums media blasted and then powder coated makes them look pretty sharp. Installing some 280mm or 288mm Audi brakes...
• Re: Tach project wiring tip
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:11:37 -0400
  ...It has three usable wires that are coated well and one is green, the same color as the original tach wire. >> >> So, I’m...
• Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:14:54 -0500
  ...Project Vanagon was fitted with a test pipe and a genuine RUF 2-2 R twin tip muffler ceramic coated muffler (I just got...
• Re: Sun Shade Special for all VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:46:41 -0400
  ...The material is >> a Exterior Quality Vinyl coated Mesh that will block out 98% of the Sunlight. >> It will also reduce temps inside by...
• Update, including rear wiper controller
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:24:49 -0700
  ...I have a spare set of Syncro front springs , I’m wondering if I have them powder coated that bilstein blue to compliment the...
• Re: Accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 22:24:28 -0800
  ...721 555Q, is this the p/n for the "new teflon coated" cable that is mentioned in the archives? Thanks in advance, Jay Brown
• Re: trip report and photos--Utah's "dusty" desert
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:01:55 -0500
  ...eyes and you'll get the same effect (without the dust coated >> lungs of course)." > >Some people aren't impressed that this entire area...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:14:35 -0700
  ...As the chromium oxidizes, it forms a protective layer onto > the iron/steel in the alloy in a similar > way that zinc coated steel...
• Re: Engine Storage Was: Seized Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Sun, 21 May 2006 01:38:12 -0400
  ...run off from everywhere, then when things are the *least* oil coated they are ever likely to be(esp. in winter!), he fires it...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:43:58 -0700
  ...finally upgraded to the GW 2.2L motor, with new ceramic coated exhaust, mass air-flow, and rebuilt LED dash. This van is running...
• Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 07:51:52 EST
  ...polished the throttle body, and replaced the exhaust system with ceramic coated stock pipes connected to a Dynamax Turbomax muffler. The muffler and cat...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 18:40:50 EDT
  Charles, It does automatically what I've been doing manually for months with a piece of coated wire...LOL: It routes power directly from...
• Boston Bob Engine, Low Compression and Low Vacuum - Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:48:11 -0000
  ...Remembering that someone had suggested that the O2 sensor could be coated with soot, and be reading rich, I removed it. It was indeed...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:19:22 -0400
  ...Airco or other welding supply house and ask for the proper flux even if the rods are flux-coated. If you get low-melting...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 14:56:07 -0700
  ...They had even Powder Coated everything a real > bright red. These brake$ really worked, the more heat build up the better! > Bad thing wa...
• Re: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 13:37:04 -0500
  ...Ceramic coated film is even better, but works differently. If you really want the low-down on the tint films and what they do...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 18:21:31 -0600
  ...Bulli Bar Bumper- Front-$1399 (Black, Powder Coated) >Discontinued" and "Projektzwo Rear Bumper (Black, Powder Coated)- >$899.00 (Discontinued)". Sure, it looks like you...