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• Re: rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:54:05 -0700
  ...For example..........how mnay people think to put anti-seize compound on those little spots on the backing plate that the shoes slide on...
• Re: poptop paint
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:44:17 -0700
  ...Only the manufacturer can specify what tinting compounds can be added, and they will be part of their system. The more sophisticated the paint...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:33:30 -0600
  ...Added to the engine lack of power using it often adds additional stress that can be further compounded if cooling system has trouble dealing...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 25 May 2009 23:34:26 -0400
  ...Plenty of good gasket compound (i'm using Permetex Ultracopper) between the gasket and the body, the gasket and the plate, and all around...
• Re: hankook ra-08 copies
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 7 May 2016 07:23:01 -0700
  ...make the tread > look the same cosmetically, but if the rubber compound is different, it's a > different tire. The tires they checked were...
• warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:49:51 -0800
  ...In the early vanagon versions this seals hardened prematurely and later were of a modified compound. VW coolant may have contained an additive to...
• Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Fri, 30 May 2008 18:46:27 -0700
  ...I just buy those, but them into the curves i want, and make the 'compound S curve' that a DV uses...........you want the...
• Re: Contact in, contact out
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:45:28 -0400
  ...wonderfully, smooths assembly of parts, and reduces wear…magical stuff) will give some protection from oxidizing compounds and is a great idea. >> Some contacts...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:29:07 -0700
  ...have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >> >> >> Can’t recall the details, but permatex...
• Monster TO-DO List
  Historical mailing list - Todd Greenwood
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 00:52:01 -0700
  ...100% better...but not 'new' looking yet...should I use rubbing compound and then wax? 5. Replace Headlights (brand recommendations?) 6. Extend gearshift lever...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:47:02 -0500
  ...Some compound the > > concern by adding an auxiliary battery under the driver's seat, or > > under the rear passenger seat. > > > > I think Scott Daniel...
• Scotchguard Toxic?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 27 May 2000 13:57:07 -0700
  ...developed in only the last few years -- show that this persistent compound . . . can be detected broadly at extremely low levels in the environment and...
• Re: Replacing a brake light bulb (long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 12:23:59 -0600
  ...I cleaned the positive contact at each bulb location with Q-tips and polishing compound,installed the new bulbs and re-assembled the tail...
• Re: Stumble and Loss of Brake Pressure Heading Up a Pass
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:40:19 -0700
  ...Problem could be compounded by the fluid being old > and saturated with water. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:51:04 -0700
  ...Breaking in new pads was >> important... >> >> Finding the proper brake pad compound and understanding it, that too was >> very important....The basics are that...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 08:06:02 -0500
  ...Thread locking compounds can be useful when parts >>cannot be fully torqued. Thread lockers should not be used to replace >>proper torque and thread...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:10:40 -0700
  ...Some compound the concern > by adding an auxiliary battery under the driver's seat, or under the rear > passenger seat. > > I think Scott Daniel...
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 11:05:57 -0700
  ...btw..it is not just the tread pattern on studless winter tires ..it is the rubber compound that is dedicated to snow and ice...
• Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:16:54 -0700
  ...I'm sure there are others on the list that will dispute this and have good sealing compound fixes to re-use a seal...
• Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:02:37 -0700
  ...I might seat it back on the flange with anti-seize compound there, as mentioned. . the small bolts serve no function other than making...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 09:17:19 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > The bed liner urea is a two part compound spray-on. It is heated, pumped > through the spraygun...
• Re: yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:16:48 -0800
  ...leave it > overnight, then back upright and leave for 12 or more hours before > operating. > > Apart from the "stratification" of the ammonia compounds, which...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 23 May 2014 22:06:38 -0400
  ...They form compounds that precipitate when calcium and magnesium are present. These deposits lead to corrosion underneath. >> >> Stuart >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: mcneely4@cox.net...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:08 +1300
  ...material, brake temperature and condition of brakefluid (and, usually overlooked, tire compound is vital... long-life hard-rubber tires dramatically increase braking distances). Poor...
• Re: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:09:39 -0500
  ...about 60 on the interstate and the behavior was nearly >> identical, compounded by the need to negotiate a cloverleaf ramp. Once >> again, it cleared...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:06:41 -0700
  ...always use copper anti-seize compound ( or aluminum, but copper is better ) on the theads of all fasteners on the exhasut system. I suspect...
• Re: Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left (VW Service)
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 10:43:18 -0700
  ...And when they don't do the work correctly, > it compounds the problems. My complaint is primarily against VW's service > department (what an...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 08:32:03 EDT
  ...You then seal the seam with the compound they provide, >and use >the clamps provided. > >The boot is only good for outer CV joints...
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:40:08 -0800
  ...as a fairing compound not a hole filler ... yours On Jan 31, 2008 2:24 PM, David Hines <subyvanagon@hotmail.com> wrote: > Mark, > > Did...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:51:47 -0700
  ...I've tried using some >>>>> high-tack >>>>> gasket compound. I'm about at the stage of gumming everything together >>>>> with contact cement. >>>>> >>>>> Is there...
• Re: which one?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 20:33:08 -0800
  ...The O2's probe works off of it being made of Platinum, so also be careful with the anti seize compound found on most...
• Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:50:46 -0800
  ...http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS-11 0/100212441 You want something that won't harden...
• Re: power steering groaning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:03:15 -0500
  ...Diagnoses can be further compounded due to rebuilt pumps having the same problem. A damper hose or restrictor can sometimes be used to quit...
• gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - David Robertson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:52:17 -0400
  ...cant make the proper alignment; what would be an appropriate filler compound to use around the filler neck to tank conection in an attempt...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 20:47:36 -0500
  ...light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep the >>> salt air and occasional hurricane winds from driving anything...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:30:30 -0400
  ...spring and valve. > > -Was it the oil change? Is there an intermittent short that is yet to be > found, compounded by the rain? Was...
• tires, tires, tires
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:16:13 -0700
  ...fast wear on dry roads.) Someone else should tackle the rubber compound question but basically the softer the tire the faster it wears, however...
• Re: Aftermarket rim fitment.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 13:21:14 +1300
  ...Soft rubber compounds also (though these days they don't waear at a horrendous rate, as earlier performance tires did). The only problems might...
• Should I Buy this Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 95 11:42:24 EDT
  ...The guy has owned 2.5 years and each spring climbs under and paints scrapes, etc with cold galvanizing compound then reundercoats, looked real...
• Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:27:36 +0000
  ...The problem is compounded in areas of little flow or slow leak sites. All the heavy duty trucks and many diesels demand distilled water...
• Help! Van still dying
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:03:46 -0700
  ...I have not yet bought any of that compound that makes the connection better, but I think the grounds are all quite clean. - Bought...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:56:41 -0700
  ...Breaking in new pads was >>> important... >>> >>> Finding the proper brake pad compound and understanding it, that too was >>> very important....The basics are that...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:48:31 -0400
  ...A slight leak or deficiency, compounded by cold oil could leave you with incorrect vacuum until things warm up and seal. Like oil changes...
• Re: Reverse osmosis water is NOT ideal
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:39:53 -0800
  ...but > > > > I'm mainly concerned about the calcium, magnesium, iron, > > aluminum, etc. > > > > compounds. > > > > > > > > > > Around my area there are several stores large and small that...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-9)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 16:38:36 -0500
  ...can be molded and > > cast using a good UV resistant casting compound. I have not received > > the complete set for all four wheels yet...
• Re: lanolin, was Re: little vanagon content -cosmoline vs wd40
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:54:53 -0700
  ...and also i believe they add some sort of rust > >> inhibiting compound. > >> > >> goes on like thick grease, it acts as a moisture barrier and...
• Re: Looking for a brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:31:17 +0000
  ...So in order to reproduce them in brown you might still need to use > that compound which is either expensive or tricky to work...
• Re: 87 Synchro - too good to be true ?
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 13:17:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The Compound low gear > has proven very valuable to me on steep streets and very slow moving traffic > jams, not to mention off-road...
• Re: syncro trans gear engagement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 16:51:47 EDT
  ...From what I was told and read from the factory when I worked at the dealer was that there were some sulphur compounds in...
• Re: Nokian Tires
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 01:54:24 -0500
  ...more of a 'year-round' tread compound, and the CQ is more of a winter-only compound. That's the way I understand it...
• NuFinish and other waxes/polishes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 May 2023 19:03:55 +0000
  ...It smells of VOC - Volatile Organic Compounds, suggesting the polymer is dissolved in an oil distillate. It's harsher on the hands than Turtle...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 21:10:16 -0500
  ...light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep > the > >>> salt air and occasional hurricane winds from driving anything...
• 85 westy water pump replacement w/ a/c and power steering----- done
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:49:56 -0800
  ...Sally got married to a rock musician she met in California(maybe I havent fully recovered yet).Anti sieze compound was used by the...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:05:05 -0500
  ...So painting a Vanagon > (Vanagon content) with a roller should be a snap what with all the modern > conveniences, like sand paper, rubbing compounds...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:32:12 -0800
  ...anti-seize compound on all theads going back together. On 2/5/2014 5:03 PM, Steve Cotsford wrote: > So what is the best...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 00:02:21 -0700
  ...When putting on the new wheels should I use anti-sieze compounds? > >> > >>Also, should I just torque them down as tight as I can...
• Delta Six/Camper Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 16:11:21 -0400
  ...But he said he instructed the manufacturer to add in some compound--DBLAHBLAH, or something--which would enable the skylights to las longer from...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:28:03 -0700
  ...They have the R4-S Carbon-Kevlar compound. They have an average coefficient of friction of 0.4 mu, and advertise low dust and...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:54:35 -0500
  ...Breaking in new pads was >> important... >> >> Finding the proper brake pad compound and understanding it, that too was >> very important....The basics are that...
• Re: Is it a car or a camper?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:17:44 -0500
  ...Plus, this campground is very close to the > coast, on a bay, and that may be a compounding problem with folks > seeking warmer weather...