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• Re: A curious part
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:14:27 -0600
  ...If you look at the markings on an OEM VW master cylinder seal and an aftermarket you'll probably find that both rubber parts...
• >syncro< PU Wheel Well Extensions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Wed, 6 Aug 97 12:45:16 UT
  ...The rubber wheel arch extensions can be ordered from any Volkswagen dealer in the world! If they tell you that they are not available...
• Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:51:57 -0700
  ...This will tighten up the rubber. Oh now John, that is just not fair! We had a perfectly good debate going here, verging on...
• 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:01:08 -0400
  ...However, when I took the strainer off, in addition to the three gaskets I have in the kit a fourth rubber washer came out...
• How does the fuel filler pipe exterior mount remove?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:58:49 -0500
  ...I can't tell whether I should pry, rubber hammer from the inside or rotate. I have already dropped the metal filler pipe and...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 May 2012 08:47:23 -0700
  ...I wonder if packing them in > SilGlyde or something else non rubber-rotting might not be a bad idea > so the water can't...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:15:49 -0700
  ...In hindsight, one could measure new rubber bushing and strut arm diameters. Measuring length of old part should suffice. Neil. On Tue, Apr 20...
• Re: 91Gl Fiberglass Bumper Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:51:52 -0500
  ...10:31 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Is this rubber strip available? I may have to peel it off for a touch...
• Re: Tires again! Syncro Feet
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 17:40:47 -0400
  ...I need some new rubber for my syncro.I was out in the woods climbing a steep grade here yesterday and could use more...
• Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:07:06 -0500
  ...Is it worth the extra money for these clamps? Also found special 7mm hose that is called "fabric reinforced rubber" hose, which has the...
• Re: Soaked in seattle
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:34:54 -0600
  On the contrary, the rubber shrinks over time and a leak can occur. I have had a windshield leak, a new rubber fixed the...
• Re: loose front end
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:44:57 -0400
  ...There are a couple of rubber steering couplers that keep vibrations out of the steering wheel. These will rot and crack. A bolt (2...
• side window removal
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 10:03:14 -0500
  I want to remove my 4 rear side windows for body work, how do i do this and can i save the rubber or...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:13:46 -0400
  ...On the other hand, you can get a tool and a roll of round rubber "cord" that would normally be used for mounting screen...
• Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:40:34 -0700
  > this it looks like an interesting tool how exactly did you use it? > basically to pull the inside rubber seal away from the inside...
• Re: sagging rubber insulation above transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Sep 2021 15:15:22 +0000
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• Re: Westfalia indoor mat ideas
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:03:39 -0600
  Rubber mat pieces, pop together like a puzzle. Old braided rag rug over the top of that for easy cleaning.
• Re: dashboard alters
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 13:27:36 -0500 (EST)
  I have a rubber duckie and a 1:87 scale model of a bus on my dash- so far... Mark '85 Retrowestie
• Re: Mud Flap Repair
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:34:30 EDT
  Would be nice if WCM or someone would reproduce the rubber part so that one could do his/her own repair.
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - ncdragonfly
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 14:09:29 -0400
  The rubber cork sounds like the easy solution. Is it resonably safe/reliable? Thanks! David Higginbotham 82 Westfalia Raleigh, NC
• Re: pop top seal.... solution?
  Historical mailing list - Redwood
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 16:34:35 -0700
  ...the rubber alone holds its shape pretty >well...and when i get more ambitious...ill lay in a bead of silicon between >the top...
• Re: window gasket
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 09:44:00 +0900
  ...2) Wash all the window rubbers. The bottom part of the rubber is choked with the mud. You must remove them with the toothbrush...
• Clutch Hydraulic line fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:37:31 -0500
  ...That led to the discovery that the rubber hose was shot, which led to the discovery that all the parts in the clutch hydraulic...
• Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:52:06 -0400
  ...So the stock rubber hoses lasted almost 40 years > unless they get oil on them, they get cut by a belt, or they get...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:33:11 -0800
  ...Emergency/temporary window rubber fix Thanks everyone for the suggestions and warnings. Stuart: I agree that it is a job that needs doing - I...
• Engine mounts and vibration issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:13:29 -0400
  ...The outer safety stop is too close or actually attached to the rubber pad preventing the engine from moving as needed. This really transfers...
• Re: Thaks, T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:50:58 -0700
  ...Except I did not warm up the rubber. Yet. I will try an other attempt with a warm rubber and use silicone spray. The...
• Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:36:42 -0800
  ...Is it simply 8mm fuel line? Here's the >> kicker, the rubber hose under the fabric coating appears to be blue in >> color which...
• Re: [NVC] Beefier Scrunchies?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 23:40:15 -0400
  ...In the >> past I have use industrial grade rubber bands I get from Ceramic Supply >> houses. They are about 3/4 inch wide and...
• Auxillary Heater question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:51:26 -0400
  ...However, it seems as if it is coming from the flat rubber o-ring on the on/off switch part (don't know what...
• WTB: Rubber spacers in Swivel Seat base
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 14:16:00 -0500
  ...Problem is, in the process I lost two of the rubber spacers that go between the base plate and the swivel section. I have...
• Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 07:43:47 -0400
  Chris, I have heard the rubber brake lines can fail internally, acting like a one way valve. You can push fluid into the cylinder...
• Re: co/propane/propex
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:29:31 EST
  ...And, I'm not using copper tubing, rather the rubber hose commonly used now. Rubber hose is illegal for permanent Propane service under a...
• Re: poptop edge rubber seal
  Historical mailing list - ScotiaWesty
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:23:13 -0600
  ...poptop edge rubber seal > I think you'd better go with Ron's seals- I got mine from Volkscafe > over 2 years ago, but...
• Re: FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat..(one
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 10:21:53 EST
  ...if its rolled up, expecially in subzero Ontario temperatures..im afraid to say its probably cracked.. :<( you cannot roll these rubber mats up and...
• Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:15:39 -0700
  ...Rub the > rubber gasket vasoline and the gasket will come back to > life.Partsexpress.com has a bottle of rubber conditioner that claims to...
• Re: Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:26:23 +0100
  ...The very bottom when >>> installed has an aluminum >>> trim that also holds down the rubber skirt that >>> matches the rubber floor covering. >>> >>> Wondering if...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 07:20:15 -0500 (CDT)
  ...it dry. (This is the rubbery stuff that you can dip your tool handles in to make them rubber coated) It's pretty hard...
• Re: Tires--Les Schwab Z800 Ultra
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 10:55:18 -0800
  ...Although I agree with the "less rubber" theory (look at any Landrover), the 205/70s look better! Graham 90 G/L Country Homes Camper...
• Re: Annoying oil plug drip.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 10:49:16 -0300 (ADT)
  >I went to the local FLAPS and bought a rubber plug, (1/2 inch if I >remember). >I had to hacksaw the collar/head...
• Re: Re(2): Rubber Floor Mats for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 14:35:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...1997, it was written: > Thanks for your help with the Vanagon rubber floor mats. I'd be interested in > looking into the Parts Place...
• Vibrating westy top - follow-up
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 08:35:56 -0400
  Thanks to all who responded to my note about high speed vibrating of my westy luggage rack after putting in a new rubber seal...
• WTB: Orig. floor mats or rubber mat
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:11:24 EDT
  ...I would like the greyish blue or black? Or if someone has a solid rubber type one that was orig. in them(?), then that...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 09:53:04 -0400
  It kind of strange I have had cv boots fail, The rubber can breakup any time. I replaced the boots on my 84 lasted...
• Re: KYB Shock Advice
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:11:06 -0500
  ...A few weeks ago we pulled the top nuts off and replaced the flimsy KYB washer and rubber bushing with old VW ones from...
• T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 06:31:46 -0500
  ...One thing I can't seem to find are the rubber buffers on the two supports that go under the tank. ETKA did not...
• Y-Joint Connecting Rubber Coolant Hoses (Where can I find this part?)
  Historical mailing list - The Van
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:56:14 -0400
  I had a steady stream of antifreeze dripping from a joint towards the back of my '84 Vanagon where three rubber hoses come together...
• Re: best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:14:07 -0700
  "Rubber eraser wheel on drill" There is some sort of liquid/remover/loosener that is recommended that is applied first. The retailer I got...
• FS: complete front chrome bumper w/ caps&strips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:47:10 EST
  for sale: complete chrome front vanagon front bumper w/ endcaps and rubber trim strips. nice shape $99 chris
• On the Rebound .....
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 20:13:31 EST
  Good question, I would think that the heavy duty shocks would rebound more, harder, faster ?? To keep the rubber on the road... JC...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:42:41 -0400
  ...Basically we immobilized all 3 by cutting hard rubber to fit in > the gaps of the mounts, then jamming it in. The rubber came...
• Re: locating my water/oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:08:07 -0700
  ...You can have that outer rubber water gasket gap too small.. which pinches the rubber gaskets there, making them leak sooner than the shold...
• Re: Accessories for Wind trim seal etc.....84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:28:24 -0700
  Later model window rubber is available from most of the online gurus. Now is a good time to get rid of the older style...
• Re: Unusual vibration while accelerating
  Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:42:57 -0700
  ...thing to do is start checking for .. > > 1. �worn out rear rubber engine mounts ( 4 ) > 2. �this one in particular, especially on a 2...
• Re: Front shifter linkage broken--malfunctioning
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:42:19 -0800
  ...Right under the floor (just under the rubber boot) there is a plastic knuckle that keep the shifter up and solid. Over time thing...
• Re: Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:37:03 -0500
  ...The old rubbers seals were > hard and brittle and the old rubber rings were swollen. The new ones, > unfortunately, don't fit snugly. I...
• Re: Help removing fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:32:02 -0800
  ...the nut securing the fuel pump bracket to the rubber mount just spins in place, and it seems to be the only nut I...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:50:36 -0700
  ...The rubber >> channel that the glass slides in -- above the glass and to the front -- >> needed to be tugged out first, as well as...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:39:55 -0700
  ...2014 9:52 PM >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>Subject: Re: Rubber >> >>If anyone ever has to do any paintwork to this vehicle you...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:08:13 -0700
  ...2014 20:39:55 -0700 >> From: vwrobb@GMAIL.COM >> Subject: Re: Rubber >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> What does remove silicone? >> >> Rob >> vwrobb@gmail...