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• Re: Oil Leak '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 13:08:36 -0400
  ...They have extra seals, alot like engine rear main seals. Got some grease where the seal seats. Seal spun with the hub. Syncro front...
• Re: Leaking (rainwater, not vital fluids)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 11:28:55 -0700
  ...Now go around the seams and seals spraying with windex or just dish soap in water and watch for the bubbles. This won't...
• Re: Front door window rubbers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:17:36 EDT
  ...Pascal, the lower widow seals or window scrapers as they are sometimes called are removed by pulling or prying them upwards from the door...
• Re: Brake Master Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:22:57 -0400
  ...this is my situation, on monday i > had to make a super panic stop with a load and internally blew the seals > in my...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:56:30 -0500
  ...The $6500 does not include any new >> rubber >> seals. I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals >> to do...
• Re: VANAGON digest 424
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 12:04:52 -0700
  ...check your West Coast Metric or Bus Stop catalog- are the seals the same (They do span the 'model' change- apparently the back hatch...
• Re: 78 Bus FI Help Needed...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 21:31:53 EDT
  ...Fuel injector seals--are the little end seals cracked? Air Filter-- clogged or wet? Any vacuum leaks anywhere? Fuel injectors-- has it been a...
• Re: Oxidized pop-top on my '90 Westy Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:27:16 -0800
  ...Have it painted and get new seals and a new Westfalia sticker from a list vendor and it will be better than new. Shop...
• engine fart
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Oost
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:43:28 -0700
  ...But this would have blown seals that leak continually. It does not. all seals are still tight. Maybe pushed oil pass the rings into...
• Re: noise from door seals at speed
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 14:29:17 -0700
  ...Does > anyone know of a method for correcting this problem short of installing new > door seals? > > With the doors closed look at the top...
• digging deeper...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:54:20 -0600
  ...Could this also be a vacuum leak? Probably a good idea to replace the seals while I'm this deep (and likely to go...
• FS: Front Differential
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:00:25 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I know that the seals will eventually dry out if it sits too long so I thought that I would post it's availability...
• Careful ordering rebuilt from GEX
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:33:56 -1000
  I just had to have my 2.1 re-worked on because GEX didn't put the oil pump seals in properly and my...
• Re: Tranny oil - success
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:09:38 -0700
  ...I topped off the oil once-upon-a-time and the added oil (added pressure i guess too) caused the two side seals to...
• Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 22:53:54 +0100
  snipped ---------- > On another vehicle, I used vaseline on the window seals. Seemed to work > pretty well. Certainly not hard to do. end snipped --------- I...
• Door catch rod seal - Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:25:25 -0400
  ...My van is missing the rubber seals that go around the hole where the door catch rod comes out of the body. Does anyone...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:02:31 -0600
  Come on, you've gotta love a gas tank that doesn't NEED the straps that people keep worrying about! -Simon On Jul 19...
• Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:45:19 -0500
  ...Well, as it turns out the two after market seals he sell and the genuine Volkswagen OEM seals he handles are all the same...
• Re: Learnings from replacing the fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 07:24:39 -0400
  ...One discovery that we made while installing the fuel lines and injector seals was that we weren't getting a good seal at one...
• AC Leak problems solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:47:24 -0500
  ...It claims that this stuff quickly, permanently, seals leaks in; condensers,evaporators. accumulators,compressors,o-rings, gaskets, and metal, or rubber hoses. Seals multiple...
• Brake parts, used Cheap.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:00:11 -0500
  ...80-85 Vanagon / Westy :Two front rotors, both brake calipers, all wheel bearings and seals and also the used vacuum booster. Used but all...
• Re: Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:22:40 -0700
  > Anyone have any idea how much it should cost to have differential seals replaced and the bearing replaced... I have a quote for the...
• Re: The Best Rational for New Seals
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 19 May 2010 17:13:43 -0500
  ...The windows rattle around a bit when I hit highway speeds >> and most of the door seals are a bit cracked in places and...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2001 (#2001-185)
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 15:31:52 -0500
  ...Does it NEED rebuilt? >> > The seals are going (there are two, back to back) because the pinion bearing >is going...changing seals is only...
• Re: popup top seals
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:12:54 +0000
  ...if anybody has knowledge of Go Westy vs Bus Depot replacement seals. They seem quite different. My luggage rack seal is in ok shape...
• Re: I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:54:26 -0500
  ...disc, and new seals on the diffs shafts (1 input ,2 output, if you feel like it look at the seals on the drive...
• your problem...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 14:17:32 -0800
  ...Replace the seals while you're doing this anyway, not expensive. Anytime working with fuel have a GOOD fire extinguisher on hand, ready to...
• Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 08:31:54 -0600
  ...The engine has had the following work done by a VW garage in the last 6 months: * All Pushrod tube seals replace * Rear main...
• 1987 Vanagon Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Baumgarten
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:47:31 +0000
  ...I have replaced all fuel lines and injector seals, oxygen sensor, and idle stabilizer valve, and done a full tune up. Going to check...
• What I Use for Luggage Rack Storage
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Mon, 24 May 1999 12:27:33 -0400
  ...It seals tight enough to keep things dry and has area to secure it with bungee cords. Plus you can have the whole set...
• Re: dieing vanagan at idle
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:16:22 GMT
  ...Does pinching off the hose going to the breather tower help? Then it could be dip stick seal or valve cover seals. If not...
• Re: front heater rebuild webpage?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 20 May 2003 22:17:13 -0400
  ...the webpage that somebody had made about replacing the heater flap > seals. Can anyone point me in the right direction? > > Thanks, > Roger Reynolds > > '89...
• Anyone use this anti-sieze brand before? Cohesive Products
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:26:59 -0700
  I purchased it at a store specializing in seals. The company name is Cohesive Products. The product name is Kleen-Sieze. Its white, food...
• Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 2 May 2006 23:53:21 -0400
  ...but I have heard that sometimes if this is hooked up >incorrectly, seals and stuff can blow,causing oil leaks. Know anything >about this?
• UN-orignial seal / Dimensions of seal for WBX 2.1 crankshaft (clutchend)?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:14:55 +0200
  ...VW cant deliver a seal until Tuesday - anyone know about un-original seals that fits, or the dimensions needed (then he'll try to...
• Re: Replacing pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:06:46 -0700
  ...Mine were, but my problem was that the good folks at the Bus Depot didn't inform me to order the seals also, which...
• Re: Changing pop-top seals??
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 10:18:40 -0700
  Doug Alcock wrote: > > Hi gang, > > I just got my set of all three replacement seals for the pop-top and > luggage rack (from Bus...
• Re: Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:24:29 -0500
  The torque converter seals themselves rarely go bad. Leakage is often caused by a bad torque converter mounting bushing and/or an mount-alignment...
• Re: Westy insulation removal
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 19:14:20 EDT
  ...Pascal '84 Westy Pascal, The insulation doesn't appear to be the problem, but water getting into it from the window seals, the water...
• Re: poptop seal - quality?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 26 May 2006 09:44:56 -0400
  ...Anyone have any knowledge > of > >these seals? thanks > > > > >
• Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 May 2010 18:45:55 -0400
  ...Firebox seals, drain tube seals, o-rings where the corrugated tubes insert into the flue fitting are the likely places for leaks. I suspect...
• Re: Procedure: Replacing Trans Final Drive Seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:49:27 -0500
  ...10mm x 1.5 bolt, and nut. > >The drive flange oil seals live in the transmission, inboard >of the drive flanges themselves. If you...
• 82 Westy for sale (again)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:53:20 -0800
  ...Tires, windshield & seal, propane regulator, clutch, pilot bearing, clutch slave cylinder, muffler, catalytic converter, cold start valve, AFM, injector seals, air tube seals, all...
• '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 11:23:47 -0600
  ...New rotors, new races, bearing, and seals. Well lubed. New Girling pads. Adjusted bearing washer pressure per Benley. Peened new lock nuts per Bentley...
• replacing vanagon windshield seal
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:53:12 -0700
  ...i was planning on replacing the windshield and vent seals this upcoming weekend and wondered if people have tips on usual course of action...
• Re: Window rubber
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:52:56 -0500
  > Who supplies the window rubbers for Vanagaons? I believe we have the lowest prices anywhere on original German seals. Don't forget to claim...
• Luggage rack noies survey
  Historical mailing list - John & Wendy
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 09:39:58 -0500
  ...phenomenon have after market or original pop top and luggage rack seals. John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The...
• Pyromid
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:05:54 -0400
  ...I use a mini-Weber grill while car-camping, works great, seals tight on the bottom so no ashes leak out in transit, uses...
• Disc brake calipers
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 05:05:46 -0000
  ...only one piston, one set of seals etc? Does the floating caliper actually have superior stopping ability? Any insight would be appreciated. John. [text...
• Door Seals
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 06:57:21 EST
  I'm, replacing the door seals on my '87 Westy and have a small question. The seal on the top and leading edge which...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:49:47 -0500
  ...Power steering rack seals shot Kids these days! When I see someone missleading the list I'm just going to hammer them! On Tue...
• DIESEL valve adj./head rebuild info?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:02:46 -0600
  ...Valve seals not so good, for one thing. I got it cheap too, but don't expect it to last a whole lot longer...
• Wind Noises 'round the doors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:10:21 -0700
  ...I have no problem replacing the door seals, but visual inspection doesn't indicate any problem there -- they seem to be fully "inflated" (seem...
• Re: Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 18:12:39 -0400 (AST)
  ...VW >had only the slave kit available for $31, well import guy >wants $20 for master kit (2 seals, 1 belows, 1 clip) and...
• Re: Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 13:40:20 PST
  >Do the plastic (that used to look like chrome) strips that are inlayed in >the window seals on my '85 Vanagon serve any useful...
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:03:13 -0500
  ...My thinking is that it peneratres the seam and seals out water. I also used it between the window seals and body on the...
• Re: WTB Westy, I'm tired of looking
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:08:02 -0400
  ...An 88 Westy GL with 91K, new motor, trans, ecu, steering rack, 15" alloys, paint, top seals and skylight etc. Very nice van that...
• Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:05:52 -0700
  ...I know that it seals on the top gasket but the mechanical action is not allowing it to pull it down without the Teflon...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:25:09 -0700
  ...Anyone installed these seals? Craig
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:43:44 EDT
  ...have it in a tub with a brush and it is more liquid which we like better for crank,cam seals later mark d