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• Re: hankook ra-08 copies
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sat, 7 May 2016 08:43:43 -0600
  ...make the tread >> look the same cosmetically, but if the rubber compound is different, it's a >> different tire. The tires they checked were...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:57:53 -0400
  ...Elmer's Stix-all) will work better than silicone gasket-forming compounds for sealing up the speedometer cable end on the driver's side...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 07:58:47 -0500
  ...I put it on every electrical connection when I put in my new motor. "Unique, non-curing silicone compound used for electrical sealing, lubricating...
• Re: Contact in, contact out
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:59:50 -0700
  ...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: Scotchguard Toxic?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 27 May 2000 16:26:14 -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: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Have some anti seize compound as well as some good synthetic grease an hand for reassembly. Jack up the front of the van on...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:10:32 -0500
  ...A can of Dupont polishing compound will bring back the OEM shine.Protect that with a coat of wax.
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:29:01 -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...
• '72 Westy update (was Re: '71 single cab pickup?)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 14:40:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Rubbed out the paint with rubbing compound - not the whole bus yet. Removed rear bumper, pounded out dents, painted. Will do same to front...
• Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 22:50:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The sealant for the pitted heads are most likely J D Weld epoxy compound. I would not take a risk on that unless there...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:23:17 -0700
  ...spring and valve. > > > > -Was it the oil change? Is there an intermittent short that is yet to be > > found, compounded by the rain? Was...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:29:51 -0600
  ...Unleaded fuel in Cities is full > of > > anti-polutant compounds (water) and has less usable octane than > the fuel > > sold out in small counties...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 14:01:59 -0600
  ...until you remove all bolts eventually and reinstall them with Antisieze compound. I don't like using high heat on the underside of the...
• Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:26:17 -0400
  ...black goo was originally from the grommet and not a sealing compound. My main fuel filler tube grommet does not have so much free...
• Re: Lug Nuts for Audi 5000 Turbo Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 04:35:03 +0000
  ...This of course is compounded with 5mm spacers too. :) The fronts have spacers that are 25mm thick and I used Audi bolts to attach...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 May 2013 18:46:47 -0400
  ...wasn't that good and the new tires (soft winter tread compound) are now bringing a poor camber adjustment to light? It's always...
• Re: To G or not to G ... that is the question.
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:44:51 -0600
  ...pure silliness, compounded by frequent misspellings and generally very bad grammar, often accompanied by bad syntax as well. analagous to Monty Python humor at...
• Re: Stumble and Loss of Brake Pressure Heading Up a Pass
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 26 Sep 2017 01:45:16 +0000
  ...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: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:27:09 -0400
  ...pads from Porterfield Brakes. >They have the R4-S Carbon-Kevlar compound. They have an average >coefficient of friction of 0.4 mu, and...
• Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:33:55 -0600
  ...A piece of the flange hub broke off right where the grease seal runs and has ground up into a real nice grinding compound...
• Re: Zymol Wax....your van will love it! (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 23:14:14 -0500
  ...this wax is not a compound. it will not remove imperfections or oxidation from your paint. Buff your van, or have a detailer do...
• Re: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:42:01 -0600
  ...When I say 'stable' I mean 'less likely to react adversely with other compounds.' Synthetic oil bases tend not to contain reactive carbon atoms...
• Re: [WetWesties] Is Les Schwab still selling their Jupiter tire?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:52:11 -0800
  ...I suspect the rubber compound on these is quite hard then, so would expect good mileage from them. How are yours looking after 2...
• Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:44:46 -0400
  ...take the system apart again I recommend lots > of anti-seize compound > This is not something that is because of the bus depot. I...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 17 May 2007 09:40:36 -0700
  ...If you keep that in mind, you can select the compound that best suits your requirements. > > "Brake fade" is caused by heat (barring a...
• Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:38:23 -0400
  ...Keep in mind, except of Amoco ultimate, Gas is gas. "premium" just means it has more anti-knock compounds added, it DOES NOT mean...
• 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 - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:01:25 -0800
  ...I've also > used duct sealant putty with good results: > http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 21:37:53 -0700
  ...Either anti-seize compound.. or ..this works super well, I put red Permatex High tach on the bolt threads.. it' sticks 'em there , like...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:27 -0700
  ...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: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:28:03 -0400
  ...80's > Civics! Maybe they are made of a stronger rubber compound or maybe > they will truly fail around the end of their predicted...
• Re: A/C Talk
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:15:45 -0700
  ...C system works and will include in-depth analysis of chemical compounds and properties of materials. > > Someone in Seattle will say how glad they...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kellerf
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:51:08 -0700
  ...On the heat issue some research on the inertness and applicabity of a silcone compound being used to replace the current OEM VW waterjacket...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:01:32 EDT
  ...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: Syncro Front Axle Removal
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
  ...You should use loc-tite retaining compound or red on the splines when re-installing. If using after market outer boot kits, get the...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 May 2007 06:43:40 -0700
  ...If you are looking to improve braking by modifying your brakes..1st might be get more air onto them and use appropriate compounds. Make...
• 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:47:10 -0500
  ...Bentley says to use new bolts and locking compound on the flywheel. I intend to do this- I hope it's not tough to...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:01:50 -0700
  ...Adding the rod simply compounds the problem (you "lose" the vertical force components of both the rod and the mechanism). And that doesn't...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:44:45 -0500
  ...rubber compounds and amount of lube installed on something like an upper ball joint. (ya. I suspect that my lower mile UBJ's may...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:53:10 -0700
  ...Most auto manufacturers are using > dielectric grease or other grease compounds to protect light sockets and > other electrical connections. The protection from corrosion ultimately...
• Re: chains and strap chains
  Historical mailing list - pcking
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 15:30:56 -0400
  ...Nokian) have rubber/material > compounds which stick pretty good on ice and packed snow - the tyres also > clear well which is very important - without...
• Sears Trailhandler A-T tires
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 25 Nov 95 22:21:12 EST
  ...smaller than a 185R14 I doubt there is any perceptible difference. Compound is sort of soft, so durability is to be seen but even...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 17:30:13 -0500
  ...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: Brake Fade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 19:39:50 -0700
  ...I use the tiniest bit of copper anti-sieze compound on the edges of the metal part of the pads where they slide in...
• Re: vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:35:22 -0800
  ...These help, though I could do without the studs most of the time, the snow tread and compound of the tire is wonderful. Getting...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:09:09 -0400
  ...have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>> >>> >>> Can’t recall the details, but permatex...
• Re: power steering groaning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:45:59 -0800
  ...Diagnoses > can be further compounded due to rebuilt pumps having the same problem. > A damper hose or restrictor can sometimes be used to quit...
• Re: Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:48:16 -0700
  ...teflon paste, like pipe joint compound is good .. prevents corrosion, sticks 'em in a bit. Permatex high tack gasket sealer works too. Wouldn't...
• Re: Frieday Chicken Count Before They Hatch
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 16:47:04 -0600
  ...now, as pertains to Real Life Conditions, which includes mortality rates and other such actuarial tables, compounded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture...
• Re: It's ALIVE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:44:35 -0700
  ...com> wrote: >> >>> possible but I doubt it. >>> the two anti-seize compounds I use are aluminum and copper type. >>> Both conduct electricity quite well...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:42:44 -0500
  ...This why oils have been reformulated with reduces ash and zinc compounds as those are bad for the Cat and O2 sensors. What is...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:53:54 -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...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:06:03 -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: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 20:53:45 -0700
  ...steel wire (sizes 1 > 1/4", 1 1/2" & 2") > Cover Compound: Neoprene with Armorcoat Temperature Range: -40�F 249.8�F > > http://hydraulics2...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:41:03 -0700
  ...This really is not likely under load but when a new bearing is loose some Loctite bearing retaining compound such as the RC680 will...
• Re: digifant test adaptor improvement suggestions =>> Long
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 23:27:46 -0600
  ...The aerospace industry uses epoxy compounds - Radio Shack must have something for this purpose. This is also particularly applicable where the ribbon cable penetrates...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 22:39:56 -0500
  ...get vanagon exhausts off without an ox-accetelyne torch. > > anti-seize compound on all theads going back together. > > > > On 2/5/2014 5:03...
• Re: Westy Water Tank Fill
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 06:59:56 -0400
  ...Anyway, overflowed the bleach, it ran down the side and left brown streaks on the paint job :-( I'm hoping rubbing compound will take...
• Re: Fricking headliner panel installation - 60 bus!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 13:06:36 PDT
  ...To compound the problem, I'm leaving the original foam that's glued to the sheet metal on the roof in tact. This creates...
• Tires and wheels!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:43:09 -0500
  ...Look at the tread and rubber compounds. Will the tire even flex below freezing? Can the tread deal with snow and slush. If mostly...
• Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:19:16 -0700
  ...In boats any cleat or anything attached to a deck or cabin is set there with something for a 'bedding compound' ...like a sealant...