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• has anyone replaced tranny seals?
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 11:32:38 -0600
  ...I bought a complete seal kit, but only planned on replacing the main seal until I had removed it and saw the other oily...
• Re: replacing transmission selector shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:04:44 -0400
  ...If the seal comes out hard and crunchy the box has been overheating. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Martha's roof coating (Kool Seal price/availability)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 12:17:49 -0500 (CDT)
  I have about five gallons of Kool Seal waiting to be applied to the tin roof of our soon-to-be "country estate" (a...
• replace front seal with engine in
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 22:46:57 -0500
  My '83.5 is leaking oil out the front seal, a steady dribble (seems to be more with the engine stopped). I have to...
• Re: main seal seating (was Boston Bob Engine)
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:34:22 -0400
  ...if the pully-side seal has been replaced multiple times, it has to be the case causing the problem, right (unless all those seals...
• Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 19:28:42 -0700
  Hi Zoltan, I am trying to talk about the additional seal thaat was put in in 80 and later vans together with the flow...
• Re: Need help with a part number - Got it
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 13:33:39 -0800
  ...These > are the rings which provide the surface for the ID of the grease seal. It > looks like these rings may be an engineering...
• Vanagon Rites of Spring (Fuel Lines, Pop Top Seals, Etc.)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2001 08:53:53 EDT
  ...Ah the joy of it! I myself have just done a Pop Top Seal replacement using the Seal Kits that I sell for $79...
• toque converter seal question?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 04:21:17 +0000
  Hello, This evening when we installed the white VW toque converter seal bentley said to drive it in until it stopped we argued about...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:48:50 -0700
  ...installing new luggage rack seals > I'm about to install the new seal on my luggage rack, and was just > wondering > if there's...
• Re: Leaky Valve? 85 1.9L Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:20:23 -0800
  More likely a burned valve, not a leaky seal. Ask the mechanic again. Typically, the way to determine if a valve stem seal is...
• Re: head gasket sealant survey
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 06:29:47 EST
  ...The surfaces being sealed MUST be clean, smooth & level for the sealant to work properly. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90...
• Re: leaky windshield
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 31 May 2020 16:55:49 -0400
  My windshield did the same thing after hours of research on the samba decided to seal it myself. I finally siliconed the window side...
• Re: New Windshield...sorta Friday
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:11:21 -0400
  Low cost part... $150 or so, not installed, figure about $100 labor to have it installed (with new seal). The lack of aerodynamics results...
• Re: Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 15:55:35 -0700
  It is not that bad of a job to replace the side seals. Don't put it off because it is to hard. Messy...
• Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:18:08 -0800
  ...It is an anaerobic sealant IIRC, and the excess never hardened and got all over you. It did seal well and reduced galling in...
• 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...
• window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jason Rutgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:47:23 -0500
  ...My van has the chrome trim around all the window seals. Everyone that sells replacement seals lists seals with and without the groove for...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - windshield change out info. needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 24 May 2007 10:40:16 -0700
  ...If your seals are shot, best to order from list vendors. http://www.Van-cafe.com has nice seals, I'm sure other vendors...
• Head gasket/seals
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 16:56:09 -0700
  ...I heard from someone in Germany that a german kit is available that has a smaller seal that recuces the deck height to increase...
• sealing exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 21:27:41 EDT
  ...I have a 86 GL automatic and I am trying to seal some small gasket leaks in my exhaust. The flanges to the heads...
• Re: Head gasket sealing
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 10:59:42 PDT
  Sealed on one side (flat side... facing crankcase) about 500 miles ago. I hope to get many more! JPeter 85 Weekender; "Snugvagon" Alfred,NY...
• AirCond Compressor rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:56:19 -0700
  Can the AC compressors be rebuilt? I have one with good seals but it makes noise when it runs...sounds like rattling/grinding...pretty...
• Re: sealant
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 21:10:44 EDT
  ...Daylight Time, jeff@TSSGI.COM writes: > > "lock-tits" > > Hmmm, perhaps a Freudian slip... > > Did he also say, "aerobic" sealant. Ooops, dang. I slipped. BenT
• Removing/reinstalling pilot shaft trans seal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 14:37:20 -0500
  ...Anyone have any tips for removing the input pilot shaft seal on the transmission while the shaft and the bellhousing are installed? TIA Regards...
• VW poptop seal part#
  Historical mailing list - Jurgen E. Pichler
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:01:40 -0800
  Does anyone have the VW part# for the poptop seal? I would like to replace mine and don't particular care for the aftermarket...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:36:26 -0400
  ...This will restore >> the softness of both aluminum and copper sealing washers and allow them to >> seal without excessive force. >> >> Ed >> >> >> On Tue, 2...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine / Leakers?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 00:53:39 EDT
  ...I guess Boston would supply a new seal, but there was no mention of labor. Also, if the crank is bitched a new seal...
• Re: sealing head nuts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 29 May 1999 23:55:06 -0400
  I always have used the yellow VW sealant on the many sets I've done. It doesn't dry right away, or actually never...
• Re: sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:46:11 +0000
  ...sliding door seal > > > > If the seal is in perfect size, I would not cut it. I just mark the > position, unbolt the roller, slide...
• 1985 Compressor Repair
  Historical mailing list - Banks
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 20:02:11 -0400 (EDT)
  Hello everyone, i got a freon recharge the other day and it has been diagnosed that my compressor has a bad seal, when the...
• Re: fuel manifold problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 16:59:32 -0400
  ...The metal crimp holds on a plug-type cap which seals with an O-ring -- the crimp has no sealing function except to keep...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:58:45 -0400
  The very best seals so far have been from KACO. They are a white silicon type material. For the o-ring inside the flywheel...
• Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:12:47 -0600
  Peter, Is it ATF fluid that's leaking or engine oil? If the flywheel seal is laking you will be getting engine oil. If...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:56:58 -0400
  ...Now I'm > faced with obtaining the correct seal. What I have in hand is a 211 501 317 > seal I purchased some time...
• Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 18:11:44 -0400
  ...tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy Yes, either antenna seal or a rust hole under the windshield seal. Marc On Wed...
• Re: AMV 188 000 02
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:17:19 -0700
  ...Say that one out loud why don't you ? :-) It's just to seal against water. Alistair > On Jul 23, 2016, at 10:39...
• gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 09:38:32 -0400
  Hi All, Does anyone have a recommendation for a gasket dressing or sealant to use with the paper flange gaskets that are on the...
• westy skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - Roch Cole
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 19:01:27 EST
  ...Also I plan on sealing the small crack but do I wait until the water evaporates out. If I seal now, won't that...
• silicone sealant removal
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:07:56 -0500
  ...While this has served to preserve the seal in nearly pristine condition, there are a couple of spots where the seal is loosing the...
• Re: Front oil seal popping out?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 16:27:28 -0700
  ...Front oil seal popping out? > I have recently rebuilt my 83.5 WBX and have had a horrible experience. > After starting the engine last...
• Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:55:49 -0800
  ...after reading every relevant message in the archives about this, I've decided on the Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant for the head gaskets...
• Head Corrosion prevention Discussion
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 05:34:37 -0400
  ...The corrosion and pitting are limited to the contact area of the outside perimeter seal. The corresion is very consistent both around the seal...
• Re: windshield and gasket
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:52:34 +0000
  In 2015 I had Safelight come to my house try to install a new windshield using their generic seal.After two hours the guy...
• Re: pilot bearing... do i need to replace the main seal?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 21 May 2010 00:08:51 -0700
  ...Many folks just replace the seal while they're in there > so as to hopefully avoid pulling all that apart when it fails at...
• Re: removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 13 May 2012 08:13:00 -0700
  ...T o repl the seal with the bell hsg on, you will need a seal puller to pry it out and then a longish...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 15:47:08 -0700
  ...Of course it is removable but nobody ever does, and it has no sealing value. Yes I did examine the photo and there was...
• westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 20:13:19 -0500
  ...So, how critical is it to have this perfectly sealed? And If I were to seal it better, what should I use? Some 600...
• D3 Sealing Compound
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:14:44 -0400
  I need to bolt the bracket holding the pressure regulator onto the intake manifold and noticed in Bentley that I should use "D3 sealing...
• Best case sealing glue????
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 00:41:07 +0000
  Hey Vdubers What is the best case sealing glue to use when mating the crankcase? Does Permatex make any? I heard something about Permatex...
• replacing windscreen seals
  Historical mailing list - SL. Gallagher
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 23:24:54 +0100 (BST)
  ...Any tips on replacing those seals without breaking the glass? (Have been told it's "a real b*****d of a job" ! ) Thanks, Sarah.
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
  Mon, 10 May 2004 14:58:23 -0400
  Does anyone know if the Westie pop top seal will work on my ASI conversion? Being from the PacNW, it would be great to...
• Re: Sealing the Gas Tank in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 May 2008 08:58:34 -0400
  ...wrote: > What are your thoughts about having the Vanagon Gas Tank sealed? I think it's a bad idea because of the mesh screen...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:58:47 -0700
  I believe the lock ring must be removed before you can pry out the drive flange seal out of the adjusting ring. I think...
• luggage rack posts
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 00:45:13 -0500
  ...i replace the bus boys seal with a seal bought from the bus depot, >who advertises a seal that is more like the original...
• skylight seal
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:11:07 -0500
  It appears that I have to replace my skylight seal. After only a couple or 3 years, it has developed a break in the...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:02:22 -0500
  ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Back in the day, when working in the aviation industry, engine cse > halves were sealed with a thread...
• Re: Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:51:50 -0700
  ...Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal Finally scored a new seal for the engine compartment. One long piece of extruded rubber. I have to...
• Re: Oil Seal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:01:01 EST
  ...A friend has oil leaks from the seals on her 1.9L. Question is, if the leaks are small (getting some spray in the...
• Re: rubber surrounding the pop top
  Historical mailing list - nick mcree
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 23:09:31 -0500 (CDT)
  David said the rubber seal to his pop-top was in good condition, but was getting loose. I solved a similar problem with my...