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Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:48:35 +1200
...They started building cars in the 80s with steel panels > coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. This is NOT galvanizing...
Re: List sticker lobbying, my .02
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 8 Mar 2000 21:08:13 -0700
...can read the "vanagon.com." (For those of you with ceramic coated engines or I5's presume that I meant your vanagon was passing...
Re: window tint
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 18:56:09 -0600
...High quality, metal coated, 7 year warranty. Serious UV protection. As for bubbles, put 2 tablespoons of Johnsons baby shampoo in a 1 quart...
Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:27:12 -0700
...They started building cars in the 80s with steel > >> panels > >> coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. > > > > This is NOT galvanizing...
Re: POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 23:39:57 +0100
...shi*. > > > >http://www.por15.com > > > >I spoke to a guy who coated his axels and underbody parts 3 years ago with > >the high-gloss...
Re: Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:54:56 -0500
...Exhaust > system. > More is not better you might get two systems coated with the 4 oz if you > apply it carefully. > The ALK1104 offers...
FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
...Hot Jet coated exhaust headers custom free-flow exhaust/new catalytic converter (3,000 miles) H&R shortened oil pan ($250) modified coolant manifold...
Re: Ignition question
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Thu, 31 May 2007 07:28:35 -0400
...The grounds(all of them) have > been cleaned, new connectors reconnected and coated with dielectric > grease. Any wiring connections are soldered and shirk tubed...
Re: Anyone use this Heater for their Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:32:50 -0700
...Inside surfaces get coated with moisture if the temps are cold outside. If you have a chance to dry things out after using it...
Re: ?Flattening Glossy Photos? - Absolutely NO Van Content.
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 23:55:59 -0500
...If you're using RC (resin coated) paper, air > drying works great, but if you're using fiber paper you'd be much better...
Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:40:30 -0700
...On the 110 kW (148 hp) version of the engine, > the > > cylinder liners are coated with an atmospheric plasma spray to cut down > on...
Re: The Vanagon Executive, a True Story
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 6 Feb 2003 16:07:27 -0800
...well no", I say, surprised at the question. > "They are ceramic coated, and don't leak." > "Oh!!, really", he says, truly impressed. > "And that...
Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:56:02 -0800
...I primed with Tremclad > > primer and top coated with spray paint. > > > > It totally lifted and melted the primer. > > > > lol ! > > > > So rather than watch paint...
Re: How hard can YOU push a Westy?
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:16:14 +0200
...We had the entire rear compartment coated with 2 cm of sprayed on fiberglass. Then we cut a hole out on top of the...
Re: pet peeve-edit your replys
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 8 Dec 2003 17:39:22 -0800
...Bulli Bar Bumper- Front-$1399 (Black, Powder >>Coated) >>>>Discontinued" and "Projektzwo Rear Bumper (Black, Powder >>Coated)- >>>>$899.00 (Discontinued)". Sure, it looks like you...
Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:17:18 -0600
...half-fast >about using it? If my head surfaces had been coated with jb weld from the >factory, I would have probably saved the...
The nature of dielectric grease; was Re: Charging better
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 27 Aug 2005 14:06:37 -0700
...I also suppose that if you coated a contact with it you could still get conductivity where the grease was pushed aside and you...
Re: pet peeve-edit your replies
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Sun, 7 Dec 2003 21:35:33 -0800
...Bulli Bar Bumper- Front-$1399 (Black, Powder > Coated) >>> Discontinued" and "Projektzwo Rear Bumper (Black, Powder > Coated)- >>> $899.00 (Discontinued)". Sure, it looks like you...
Re: bubble flare
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:41:46 -0500
...Bends easily, seamless and coated. I also get the nuts and clips OEM. Stainless tubing is also available but it is expensive and can...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 22:25:12 -0500
...After that, I replaced the air filter, > cap and rotor, plugs, plug wires, all of the little fabric coated > vacuum lines, and fuel filter...
Re: Rust in the seams
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:40:36 -0700
...the seam sealer, and wire brushing >>> the loose rust, I liberally coated the area with >>> this stuff. It turned the rust into black iron...
Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:16:21 -0600
...The way I drive, anyway. >> >> So my bumpers were powder-coated black, and it really doesn't look >> half-bad with end caps missing...
Re: Zoltan says
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:55:22 -0800
...installed, as if they did, like reconditioned >> transmission, >> expensive stereo, ceramic coated exhausts, etc. >> And some not listed as new heads, new fuel lines...
Re: Update, including rear wiper controller
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:37:12 -0400
...I have a spare set of Syncro front springs , I’m wondering if I have them powder coated that bilstein blue to compliment the...
85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - William Grace
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 19:28:58 -0700
...cap and rotor, plugs, plug wires, all of the little fabric coated vacuum lines, and fuel filter.  The rotor was really bad looking...
Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:12:51 -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...
UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:23:57 -0400
...Install of GW 2.2L Motor, new injectors, new exhaust, thermostat, sensors, mounts, etc. (we had exhaust coated locally)... see photo https://www.dropbox...
Re: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Tue, 28 May 2002 10:16:47 -0400
...If you can afford it, get it professionally ceramic coated before you put it on, it'll last much longer. You can handle the...
Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:41:43 -0500
...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: A 2009 Heads Up
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 1 Jan 2009 18:29:19 -0600
...installed, as if they did, like reconditioned > transmission, > expensive stereo, ceramic coated exhausts, etc. > And some not listed as new heads, new fuel lines...
Re: care of our Wasserboxer/WaterLeaker engines
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 20 Aug 2000 14:12:00 EDT
...This is WHY I and others have coated the sealing surface with some type of aluminum sealant to prevent the problem from happening. I...
Re: 2.3L WBX replies... (pretty darn long - again)
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:44:24 -0700
...7) the combustion chamber was ceramic coated (heads, piston tops, exhaust valves, and exhaust port), but no friction-reducing stuff addedd. Unfortunately, there was...
Re: Plastic cooling pipes damaged...
Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:28:46 -0700
...I took 400 grit wet/dry sand paper; coated smooth side with rubber cement, let dry; fold in half so now have sand paper...
Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
Historical mailing list - Nock
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:55:18 -0800
...He's going > to put a performance muffler on his, have the entire system, inside and out, > ceramic coated, then start modifying according to...
Re: idle stabilizer valve question
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:07:52 +0200
...If this really solves your problem, it can be assumed that your ISV is either throughouly coated with carbonized filth inside... or just plain...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:11:23 -0400
...After that, I replaced the air filter, cap and rotor, plugs, plug wires, all of the little fabric coated vacuum lines, and fuel filter...
Re: Shoddy German Workmanship?
Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
Wed, 28 Apr 1999 09:24:11 -0700
...seems some mysterious red paint was coated > > around where the speedo clips in, and was preventing > > it from seating tight all the time. > > > > So...
Re: Need Painter
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:48:38 -0600
...I painted and clear coated it, and it came out perfect. These lame-brains couldn't pull off what I was able to do...
Re: Gotta Be a Wasserboxer!
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 12:49:24 -0000
...No heads pulling > away here. (knock on wood, of course). > Also don't forget to have the new heads ceramic-coated. > Harald > '90 westy...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:14:27 -0700
...to a shell on rotisserie, dipped in acid, all fasteners > cadmium coated, and every attachable item hand fondled by marginally > aroused Victoria Secret lingerie...
Re: Carver P4 - My Install
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 1 Aug 1998 04:56:42 EDT
...I also fabricated a wire retainer shelf (from the white rubber coated closet organizer material sold in hardware stores) to provide a blanket storage...
Re: FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:20:29 -0400
...http://homepage.mac.com/kenherman/PhotoAlbum9.html > > Engine: > > Hot Jet coated exhaust headers > custom free-flow exhaust/new catalytic converter (3,000 miles) > H...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - mike and shari
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 21:05:19 -0700
...After that, I replaced the air filter, > cap and rotor, plugs, plug wires, all of the little fabric coated > vacuum lines, and fuel filter...
Re: ceramic caotings( was Re: The trans)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 May 1996 17:40:18 -0500
...Never seen it this bad on any bus tranny though they usually seem coated with oil, this relatively leak free box may succumb to...
Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:52:20 -0700
...Miguel, I removed the plugs and #2 and #4 were carbon coated more than the > rest, I cleaned them all. Scott thanks for the...
Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:47:33 -0400
...I've seen modern vehicles such as Lexus(s) with a "Tri Coat", essentially 3 different colors piled atop eachother and then clear coated...
Fw: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L
Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 20:26:21 -0500
...The trick seems to be to get rid of the cast iron cylinders and replace them with aluminum ones coated with Nikasil. http://www...
2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
...Racing valve locks -Solid rocker shafts -New AMC cylinder heads -Ceramic coated heads, sealing surface, exhaust system, pistons, exhaust valve radius, exhaust port.-Mild...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:06:46 -0700
...After that, I replaced the air filter, cap and rotor, plugs, plug wires, all of the little fabric coated vacuum lines, and fuel filter...
Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Jan 2011 23:57:29 -0500
...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: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:20:11 -0500
...The way I drive, anyway. >>> >>> So my bumpers were powder-coated black, and it really doesn't look >>> half-bad with end caps missing...
Re: pop-out windows for bus:wanted
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Tue, 7 Feb 1995 09:14:32 -0800 (PST)
...If you have the bread ahead, have them powder coated! 4) This is the perfect time to tint the glass if you feel so...
Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:58:39 -0700
...On the 110 kW (148 hp) version of the engine, > > the > > > cylinder liners are coated with an atmospheric plasma spray to cut down > > on...
Re: Snowblower help on Friday
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 06:36:52 EST
...If there is a rubber coated drive plate check to see if it's not worn our or coverewd in grease, should be clean...
Re: Propane heaters
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 16:01:11 -0800
...So you shouldn't need to leave windows open, your papers will still crinkle and your interior surfaces will not be coated with moisture...
Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun! Welding Aluminum with a MIG.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:10:39 -0800
...He had them powder coated (black) and > I just saw them the other day after paint. For an old set of arms they > turned...
Re: 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:18:52 -0400
...I don't think a Vanagon tank with internal damge can really be coated, you could acid boil it out but would be hard...
Re: Need input on radiator problem
Historical mailing list - Ben
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:47:35 -0500
...And when I say clogged, it was > coated with the deposits. it was not completely clogged so there would > have been a stoppage. Just...
Re: Bolt Extraction - few successes
Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
Fri, 17 Nov 1995 20:44:19 -0600 (CST)
...This is where very good cobalt/ti coated bits help (a lot). You're not going to get a second chance at this standard...
Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:01:08 -0700
...The teflon coated quilt stuff stops light. But it's all still machine wash and dry-able (preshrink fabrics, of course, before sewing.) There...