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• Re: Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 18:03:26 -0500
  ...I got a picture of this conversion BTW that 6 cly cast aluminum intake plenum looks REAL COOL. John
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 11:18:22 -0500
  > You'll be threading/unthreading directly into the aluminum head with the > steel bolts - not a good idea (head should be Heli-Coiled). Austin...
• Re: Can I get a diagnosis please, Part II
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:49:53 EDT
  ...to drive the van, it welded the remaining gap shut with aluminum! I was in pain when I saw it. A VW factory rebuild...
• any particular brand of connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:44:37 -0400
  ...another for this application? Should I look for copper or will aluminum sufice? Will the types found at the local FLAPS be ok? With...
• Re: window screens
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:47:39 -0500
  ...frame out of any color you would want also ( black, white, aluminum) Check it out---- Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86...
• Re: How to remove WBS crank pulley
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:14:34 -0500
  Adam the front seal does not often leak badly the aluminum plug below and to the right does weep to remove the pulley you...
• Re: Engine Removal devices Cherry picker etc.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Jackson/Mary Kenady
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:55:35 -0700
  ...I am using an aluminum $150 motorcycle hoist from Harbor Freight. I put the Van wheels on dollies, this raises the van a bit...
• Junkyard trips
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:12:09 -0800
  ...If you see a later model Westy in a pic-n-pull, I NEED the aluminum strips the hold the canvas UP to the...
• Distilled vs. Tap H20, chemical explanation. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 10:57:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I polished a small sheet of > >aluminum, washed it with a solvent, and cut off 4 strips. I placed > >each strip in identical jars...
• Re: Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 May 2015 08:16:24 -0700
  Hey neil, RMW has a sale price on the aluminum pressure tank, 74 bucks off. It's a good looking thing. I can't...
• 2.1 L reebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 01:46:23 -0600
  ...I refinished it to remove rough areas and seams in the aluminum, the vacuum line has also been removed (only used for CA Vanagons...
• Head aches (why do wbx heads leak?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:12:17 -0700
  ...I believe if you warm up commensurate with outside temps and keep the engine below 2000 Rpm, until the aluminum expands , you can alleviate...
• Re: stereo speaker wire colors?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:42:33 -0400
  ...there is a gray cable with a twist of > aluminum > strands, a blue wire, and a green wire, and there is a white cable...
• Re: Why wasserboxers leak
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Thu, 18 May 2006 23:09:22 -0400
  ...The cylinder head rests on two mating surfaces - the steel cylinder sleeve and the aluminum outer block area which mates around the circumference of...
• Re: Low oil pressure/Type IV engine oil pump (long)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 16:58:26 -0700
  ...It's an aluminum unit with steel gears (021-115-107). If you are going to try to remove it, you must be careful...
• Re: Loose steering wheel at top off steering column.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:55:36 -0700
  ...Suspect the bearing is at the top of the cast aluminum > ignition switch housing. Is that bearing replaceable? Must a whole new > casting with...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:15:00 +0000
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• Buses By the bridge
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:34:45 -0800
  ...Stacy 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
• Re: Front bumper, homemade
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 12:34:15 -0700
  ...Mostly made from 1/4" 6061 aluminum, some bits are 5052. All was scrap bits left over from other work. Mounted to stock sun...
• Re: Stripped threads
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:20:07 -0500
  ...won't hold, Alternator works fine, just the hole in the aluminum is gone. > Need to drill it out and put some of steel...
• Re: d pillar air intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 19:46:01 -0500
  Ah, good suggestion! Thanks, Edward At 03:00 PM 3/8/2012, TJ Hannink wrote: >Get a section of 3" corrogated aluminum dryer hose...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:45:19 -0400
  ...Crying three times...the Lincoln (that I haven't got) converts easily and cheaply to use aluminum wire. The Miller...might as well buy...
• 80 westy wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 13:31:59 -0800
  ...It has 9 aluminum-like fake "spokes" = as well as fake lug nuts(black in color) surrounding the center of the = wheel cover. There...
• Re: ref head gasket (fix?)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 05:26:22 EDT
  ...However aladyning (which is done on aircraft aluminum skin to protect it from corrosion) is just a chemical treatment and does not alter the...
• Re: re; smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:48:21 -0500
  Lets not forget about the solid rocket boosters.....that aint H and O2, more like aluminum oxide......... oh yeah, this is a Vanagon list...
• Re: A "metallurgical" 2L engine rebuild Q
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 08:39:52 EST
  ...to damage the steel parts of the motor (or even the aluminum ones which would go first). No flame intended. I know with my...
• Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:22:19 -0500
  ...the bottom part but in the upper part there were some Aluminum (lack of vocabulary) strings which are like 0.39 of an inch...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 20:13:53 EST
  ...these? >> I think steel would be a better bet for this. Aluminum may melt under that kind of heat. One other thing I just...
• Front window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 14:08:44 -0800
  Hi there, I recently saw screens that fit the front windows of westys/vanagons--they were either steel or aluminum, black, and had louvres...
• Re: front heat box foam, was 'sound deadening'
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 18:28:48 -0500
  ...We went to home depot and picked up a roll of aluminum backed >adhesive foam. >> > >A trade name or usual application of this product...
• 85 ecu 025-906-021 vs 025-906-021c
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:47:11 -0800
  ...I pulled out my was 025-906-021 without the c (aluminum case) and put in the spare it seems to start up & run...
• Re: Need to buy---- 7 or 8 sq. ft. of sound deadening material
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 17 May 2006 19:02:48 -0400
  ...Anyone got the thin aluminum w/sticky backing? Thank you,Roger
• How do you clean vanagon OEM aluminum wheels?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:32:36 -0700
  The show side is fairley clean. I wish to clean the side that faces the brakes. They are very crusty. So is the area...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:39:20 -0500
  ...extra $200 or so for a brand new BEHR South African aluminum radiator, easy to install when the cooling system is already opened and...
• Re: source for replacement fridge fan
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Oh
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:24:22 -0400
  ...http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835226013 A little chintzy in the hand (the housing is plastic instead of aluminum, as the...
• Leaky electric heads on vanagons? Stay grounded
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:11:11 -0700
  ...This causes aluminum parts to oxidize, and can lead to rapid perforation of the radiator or heater core. While a typical iron/aluminum engine...
• Help!! Weld hole in engine? Expert advice needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 10:40:34 -0900
  ...I'm getting much contradictory advice and need you experts, especially those who know aluminum welding, machining, etc. Please include me in P-MAIL...
• Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:45:14 -0700
  ...I did same , but added some blocks ( look like rubber bumpers but they are aluminum) to spread the bolt load. The bumper is 1...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 22:01:21 -0700
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/DometicPics#5348037090905729730 AFAIK, that tube should be held in place, in contact with the aluminum, by a short white...
• Re: Replacing the seal on luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 09:22:47 -0400
  ...Small pieces of aluminum screening glued to the under side of the carrier does neat job and keeps the debris out. The problem is...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:45:54 EST
  ...The powder coated steel tubing is thinner than the aluminum and doesn't seem to be as noticeable in your rear view mirror. Both...
• Re: SeaFoam
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 01:26:32 EDT
  ...Of course, carbon is a protectant in this situation in that OH will rapidly oxidize aluminum (especially aluminum/silicon alloys). Chemistry (and especially internal...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:02:58 -0800
  ...You do have to scrunch up there to get screws (aluminum extrusion on roof) out and back in, and the rear corners are the...
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:50:55 -0700
  ...The organic acids are pretty mild on aluminum. CLR type products will work Ok too but, to fill a Rad would take many bottles...
• Re: Funny travel experience
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:10:02 -0400
  ...the best cover would be anodized aluminum. Painted aluminum would be worthless as it gets just as hot as steel and other items in...
• Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:49:43 -0800
  ...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: Front heater core replacment
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:49:36 -0700
  Ken Wilford wrote: > I understand the pricing thing and I wish I could > sell my custom all aluminum front heater cores cheaper but they...
• Re: One-piece exhaust for '78 Transporter?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 96 08:56:26 EST
  ...I use to be on the aircldvw list and they use to talk about an aluminum coating or something for the exhaust. Whatever the...
• Window replacement - 78
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 12:16:49 -0500
  ...The glass is broken out, but the aluminum frame is still being held in by the rubber gasket. I'm sorta thinking, get six...
• Re: 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 11:18:36 -0700
  ...The waterboxer Vanagons use old Beetle valve covers, available in chrome or aluminum... The other best ways to dress the compartment are to replace...
• Prestone 5/150 in Hondas too? Limited VW Content
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 20:06:49 EDT
  ...Gee, this engine looks like it's mostly aluminum...but the antifreeze is green, and now I'm pretty partial to orange. Anyone else...
• Re: E-code lights/SA grille
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 04:14:05 EDT
  ...It looked like the aluminum step seen on loaf vans. Appeared to be attached to the jack points. Kinda weird looking having it only...
• Re: Mag wheels or no?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 02:44:20 EST
  ...NOT pretty. >> im sure he means regular aluminum alloys. "mags" is just a slang '70's term for alloys.. chris
• Transporter Mirrors and Badges for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 03:41:32 EDT
  ...You can use this one to find another correct size and length of polished aluminum rod. $128 Transporter and Caravelle name badges $17.50...
• Duralube
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 18 May 2002 10:55:22 -0700
  ...A friend just told me about his motorcycle which has an aluminum engine which had duralube in it. his oil plug was not tight...
• Tires for '87 GL Westy 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Thom Shurtleff & Family
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 20:16:58 -0400
  I have the OEM aluminum 6 inch rims requiring 205/70/14s but all the dealers want to sell me are P205/70/14...
• Re: A query about jackstands
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 17:40:54 -0400
  ...Not recommended, unless you want to learn to weld aluminum. ;)
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:39:59 -0500
  ...The two centre windows are the hardest ones to remove as they are a tighter fit than the others due to the aluminum frame...
• Re: Free Rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:18:16 -0700
  ...The few 14" alloys available won't be a $15 lump of aluminum anymore. :-) On that note, I've got a bunch of steelies...
• Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Sullivan Scott
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:19:23 -0700
  ...If your AN fittings are aluminum buy the correct aluminum wrench. If you need to flare ends by the correct flaring tool. If you...