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• ITC
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:17:50 -0500
  Anybody ever hear of this stuff being applied externally to auto engines and exhaust manifolds? It's a sprayon product of incredible energy efficiency...
• Re: Soak Idle valve in carb. cleaner ...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:26:56 -0500
  Zoltan, Just spraying it with carb cleaner. The connecter end has an opening between the contacts which, unbeknownst to most, you can access an...
• front window sprayers
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 21 May 2007 18:19:04 -0700
  First you might try to clean out possible debris blocking the hole. I use a small diameter sewing needle to clean out the squirt...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:26:55 -0700
  ...Most people working on their vanagons at home will have ready access to a can of spray carb cleaner , but not a smoke machine...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:44:49 -0800
  I used to spray some silicone spray onto the rubber door seals so the doors wouldn't freeze shut...Worked for my ski trips...
• Re: Speedo cable noise
  Historical mailing list - IR Student
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 16:34:00 PDT
  ...I found the noise went away when I sprayed a little WD40 on the magnet that is rotated by the cable in the gauge...
• Re: Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:24:02 -0500
  ...I am wondering if anyone has ever tried spray painting/coating the surface to fill up the tiny pittings rather than using J-B...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:13:34 -0700
  ...Squeaking bushings upfront ?? > > > I use white lithium grease in a spray can (available at NAPA and > probably > > anywhere else). It lasts about a year...
• Re: [T2] Power cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 19:32:30 -0600
  ...Additionally they both had the power sprayer company clean their sidewalks and driveways so the operator of the spray equipment told me anytime I...
• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:52:14 -0700
  ...There are spray-on foot powders that work well, even on the underside. Geo
• Re: Tailgators
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 13:44:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...a tailgator" then another arm with a paint can that would spray through the stencil? Maybe something that spit out magnetic sheets that said...
• Was HELP - now THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 16:38:36 EST
  ...to all that replied to my plea. The solution was simple: Spray a liberal amount of WD-40 on the latching mechanism. (Accumulated grease...
• Re: What to use for "wallpaper glue"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:32:38 EST
  ...Anyone know of a proper adhesive to use for this? >> 3M spray adhesive. works great. chris
• Re; Washing and drying Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:58:06 -0500
  ...they wash the out side, underside,vacuum, clean the windows, and spray some "pimp" oil in it to mask all the interior, foreign aromas...
• burnin' vanagon on tv
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:08:01 -0800
  ...Neigbour moving parked cars away, finally firefighters spraying water. Amazing! Alistair
• testing EFI?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 09:28:38 -0700
  ...I have heard of some method of sycronizing the amount they spray. Is this something that can be done at home or need a...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 2005 10:37:32 EDT
  ...didnt even remove windows, just > maskedoff and spray. did my 84's sliders. has held up for 8 yrs ps,, i used a brand...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 15:02:59 -0500
  ...Yes, the good injector did spray each and every time I moved the rotor. I even switched the plug of that injector with the...
• Re: tint?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 17:08:07 -0500
  ...Just get some ammonia, spray it on the windows, put some saran wrap over it to keep the moisture on the glue. Let the...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:45 -0500
  ...My brother and I > rigged one up using a vanagon cap with a barbed through fitting and > just pushed that into the sprayer hose...
• seam rust, how to prevent?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 05:53:07 -0500
  ...With the approach of winter, I hastily sprayed white lithium grease into these cracks, wiped off the excess and did a thorough waxing. I...
• Re: head stuck to cylinders
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 21:05:09 -0600
  Scott, why are you spraying down with WD40. It is a water displacement agent. WD40 -- Water Displacement test batch #40!!!! Get some Marvels Mystery...
• Paint for black fiberglass bumper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:23:17 EDT
  Is it possible to repaint black fiberglass bumpers roughly the same color with a spray can? I realise it's sounds low-tech, but...
• Re: Shocking seats!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:18:14 EST
  In a message dated 3/24/06 12:13:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, Tom@Salicos.com writes: > If you continuously spray the fabric...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:45:56 +1000
  ...Hi Helmut, I have had some success using a spray grease on the upper control arm bushings of my T3 that are notorious for...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:00:36 -0600
  A couple of more are "White Knuckle" Spray, to take the sting out of the tops of the hands when your knuckles go white...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 14:48:10 -0700
  ...I sprayed my first van with a cheapie Schutz gun and and my 5 gallon construction compressor. It got the job done but I...
• Re: noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:23:24 -0800
  ...Prior to gaining easier access, by lowering the clam shell/spare tire, I found enough room to spray lube this part. I'm sure...
• Re: New Vanagon Owner - 82 Diesel - Saying Hi, Questions
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 12:54:46 -0600
  ...The best stuff to clean upholstery and carpet that worked for me is a product that comes in a spray can called Tuff Stuff...
• annoying control arm bushing syndrome
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:00:43 -0800
  ...If you spray your rubber joints with a silicone spray you should be able to identify the offending area. Then perhaps you may be...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:48:42 -0700
  ...was a lowly mechanic at a VW shop in > Leucadia, CA. Spray... Spray... Vwooom... Look Ma, no eyebrows. > > Laughed till I cried... Especially since...
• Hijacked thread..Your 2.3 GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:05:11 -0800
  ...of the nasty-looking dark splotches.� I've tried fabric spray with bleach, spray carpet & upholstery cleaner, and simple green with a brush.� Nothing...
• Re: Cleaning plastic wheel covers?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Feb 1997 15:39:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...budge. > > Are they black circles that look like they are some kind of undercoating shot on there in bursts from a spray gun?? chris
• Coolant Light Problem 90 Vanagon SOLVED!!
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:05:13 -0400
  ...Dried it off sprayed a little silicone into the connector and reattached it. Problem solved!! Thanks fellow Brick Pilots, Steve Hajasz 90 Vanagon GL...
• Re: TEMP I SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 18:45:36 EST
  ...Alittle spray on contact cleaner won't hurt either. Erik Valeur 84 Weekender
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:26:56 -0700
  ...I sprayed electronic cleaner on some brushes on a electric motor. The brushes desolved!!! That you got away with it indicates that all electronic...
• Re: Engine Dies/Vacuum test
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 2000 21:50:52 EDT
  You could try to use some ether (starting fluid). Spray it around the hoses and if there is a leak the idle should come...
• Re: '86 Paint code?
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Wed, 9 May 2001 11:25:49 -0400
  ...paint in Wolfram Gray and their cans have a specially designed spray tip. They will fill any size orders from 1 can to 100...
• Re: repairing crevice corrosion at panel joints - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 22:24:44 -0500
  ...Also, as for paint, I have used www.paintscratch.com and got a perfect color match spray paint for my 85 westy.They catalog...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 19:12:20 -0500
  ...Then I > must spray with a solvent and scrape to clean it off. The best long-term > solution seems to be a thin lube...
• Volkspeople, lubricate your sliding door latches.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:00:18 -0600
  ...Just take off the door panel and spray the rail and latch insides.
• Re: Another Burnt Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:20:37 -0500
  > > I think the answer would be yes considering that a fuel leak could result > in fuel dripping/spraying directly onto ho exhaust parts - I...
• Re: Trouble with '85 1.9l wasserboxer in Europe
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 22 May 2008 12:47:58 -0600
  ...Also, pull all connectors, spray with non-flammable electrical cleaner and reconnect. This last one will help you to find any connectors that have...
• Re: super cheap 88k orig mi. '87 westy for sale $4000
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:04:03 -0500
  ...However the > previous owner went crazy with spray paint cans and spray painted the lower > half of the driver side (starting directly below the...
• Re: Removing oil from upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:16:24 -0400
  Hi Sprayaway makes a product called C-60 Most of the time it will pull any kind of Oil, Paint, Varnish and Dye out...
• Re: Repost of Power loss in rain
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:22:33 EST
  ...The rubber seals on the top were shot and the wheel spray was draining into the plastic tanks to the fuel tank, and then...
• Re: Cleaning radiator exterior?
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 18:44:07 -0400
  ...If there is a HVAC guy on the list I bet that he could tell us what sort of spray is used to clean...
• Re: Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:33:59 -0500
  ...I am wondering if anyone has ever tried spray painting/coating the surface to fill up the tiny pittings rather than using J-B...
• Re: windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 23:42:14 -0800
  ...connected pump while attached to container to > >external 12 volt battery - sprayed about 10 feet > > > >6. reconnect plug, hose, etc. no spray. not even...
• Re: front window sprayers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 21 May 2007 10:35:23 -0700
  ...Then align the spray as desired with a small safety pin. >I'm having trouble with one of the front window sprayers for cleaning...
• 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...
• Update on Belize Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:47:40 +0000
  ...After testing several things I decided to pull the injectors to watch them spray. Instead of a nice cone shaped spray pattern I was...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:37:14 -0400
  ...Maybe not right away, but eventually, as the fluid attacks the seals of the garden sprayer. If you only got one use out of...
• Re: '87 syncro not getting fuel.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:18:42 -0400
  ...Spray ether into the intake, and it starts great > and runs as long as you spray. > No volts at the fuel pump. > in the...
• Re: Leaking (rainwater, not vital fluids)
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 19:40:17 -0400
  ...go to the carwash and blast the antenna hole with the high pressure spray. On Saturday, October 18, 2003, at 02:28 PM, Doktor...
• Re: Brown paint for interior trim?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 18 May 2025 20:36:12 -0700
  ...Is painting a reasonable option and if so can anyone recommend a good spray paint? Thanks in advance! > Jeff > Sent from my iPhone
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:24:19 -0700
  try the followings: - lube it thoroughly, the rail, the 90° corner where the cable turns using either grease or white lithium grease spray no...
• Rear Heater Core Tips
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:19:24 -0800
  Hi Eric I removed the vent cover at the bottom of the seat and sprayed Greased Lighting a multi-purpose cleaner and degreaser. I...
• Re: Arachnid Hitchiker
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 21:18:22 -0700
  ...I felt a little bad to spray her with a neurotoxin. But only a little.
• Re: battery explosion
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 May 1999 13:58:06 EDT
  ...pattery housing were all across the engine compartment and acid had sprayed all over the place too. >> dump some baking soda in there generously...