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Re: EGR/Tankcapacity/oilfilter/rust
Historical mailing list - vwbillmay
Mon, 18 Sep 2000 07:15:50 -0700
...Good news, I would strongly recomend this NAPA heavy duty > rubbing compound because it really works. Only the surface rust > though and even the...
Re: Aluminum in the threads
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 May 2002 16:13:01 -0500
...reach the reccomended spark plug torque. #3) Use some Never Sieze compound on the threads when you install NEW plugs after the thread cleaning...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:00:34 -0400
...nice modern car tires with modern tread > design and a modern compound. VW put larger and wider rims on their later Eurovans - and did...
Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:17:36 -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: experience with GoWesty wheels
Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
Fri, 29 May 2009 08:24:13 -0700
...separated tread folded the rear fender under, so my misery was compounded by needing to do body and paint work.) Some comments about the...
Update on the travellers Hijacked in Mexico
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 8 May 2010 20:04:23 EDT
...ambassador in Ottawa, our truck & trailer were released from the army compound on Tuesday! On Wednesday, no news. On Thursday, we learned our vehicles...
Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Oct 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1013)
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:30:38 -0700
...These are a hard compound (high mileage) tire so there is some loss of conering moxie because of that. Overall I'm quite happy...
SA Grille Emblem (Was Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-9))
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 4 Jan 2006 15:56:19 -0800
...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: exhaust leak and leaking heads??
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 19:04:44 EDT
...Use stainless steel bolts, flat washers and lock washers with anti-sieze compound on the bolt threads. If the bolts break at the front...
Re: Diesel Powered Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:48:57 -0400
...They are compounded in the diesel though because the cam belt gets tensioned to drive the oil pump. My point was that the only...
Re: Largest diameter wheel.
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:00:33 -0800
...the difference is a combination of the stiffer sidewalls, harder rubber compound, and hi-way tread. Todd '88 Westy John Rodgers wrote: > I cannot...
Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:23:22 -0500
...free! https://www.texacolubricants.com/en_uk/home/products/rust-proof-compound-l.html Best to "bottom blast" and wash frequently in the winter...
Loosening Tight Fasteners (was: Help getting lug nuts off)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Aug 1998 01:56:10 EDT
...on the Vanagon were screwed in using some sort of Locktite compound, BTW, and heat will neutralize this nuisance as well. This brings me...
Re: Fizzix, Springs, ride height etc.
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:49:27 -0700
...Now there's more of course with a compound spring connected masses system (the tires have their own K and M and damping factor...
Re: Fizzix, Springs, ride height etc.
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 17:29:11 -0700
...Now there's more of course with a compound spring connected masses system (the tires have their own K and M and damping factor...
Re: [WetWesties] running Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS Tires all year??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:03:16 -0800
...than a summer M & S tire due to a softer tire compound, And the may not endure or resist really high temperatures also, like...
Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 03:29:08 -0400
...When putting on the new wheels should I use anti-sieze compounds? > > >> > > >>Also, should I just torque them down as tight as I can...
Re: A Christmas Goose
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0500
...run a testpipe, as an overheated/melted cat will compound your troubleshooting bigtime. Anything that might have affected the ECU to cause a failure...
Re: snow tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:25:33 -0500
...On all 4 wheels of course. > >> > >> it's not only their tread design, > >> it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice...
Re: Hankook ra-08 copies
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 May 2016 19:57:40 -0400
...make the tread look the same cosmetically, but if the >> rubber compound is different, it's a different tire. The tires they >> checked were...
The List Archives... was: How do we remove key assembly..?
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:48:15 -0500
...The frustration of searching the archives is compounded by the fact that when we're looking for the answer, we often want or even...
Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:01:26 -0800
...The problem is compounded in >>areas of little flow or slow leak sites. All the heavy duty trucks and >>many diesels demand distilled water...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:19:58 -0400
...If increasing the efficiency increases the creation and release of > harmful compounds such as NOx that is a problem and that is the main...
Re: Air Cooled Crate Engines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:38:47 -0400
...For the Vanagon the problem is compounded by the fact that almost none of them have a working EGR system. Here are some suggestions...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:22:39 -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: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:13:28 -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...
Westy auxiliary battery setup
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 23:52:51 -0800
...Or simply could be a combination of the first two compounding the last one. Anyone know what the voltage output of a std alternator...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:29:40 -0600
...Very fine grinding compound in a moderate lubricant was applied lightly to the valve face, and then with the head at the right angle...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long)
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Sat, 29 Sep 2001 20:43:05 -0400
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 07:34:27 -0400
...This really is not likely > under load but when a new bearing is loose some Loctite bearing retaining > compound such as the RC680 will...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long) Lower Price $3500
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Tue, 23 Oct 2001 19:54:42 -0400
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long) Lower Price $3500
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 17:20:16 -0500
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long) Lower Price $3500
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Tue, 9 Oct 2001 12:58:13 -0400
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long) Lower Price $3500
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Mon, 12 Nov 2001 18:10:53 -0500
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long) Lower Price $3500
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 21:02:31 -0500
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long) Lower Price $3500
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:13:25 -0500
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
For Sale 1982 Turbo Diesel Vanagon( Long) Lower Price $3500
Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
Tue, 8 Jan 2002 18:41:52 -0500
...The exterior of the van is need of paint or a good buffing and compounding. There is a small hole by the AM radio...
Re: spring vs gear clamps on silicone hose Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:50:14 -0400
...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: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:13:46 -0800
...the wishbone with a good penetrating oil. > Have some anti seize compound as well as some good synthetic grease an > hand for reassembly. > > Jack...
Re: Cylinder Head Cleaning/Checking Question
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:02:09 -0800
...I had to lap those in with valve grinding compound until they fit right. Probably spent 4 hours doing that too. those green o...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 23:17:13 -0700
...I also like to put a tiny, tiny bit of copper anti-seize compound on the edges of the pads where they slide . and...
Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:42:40 -0500
...For the Vanagon these situation get compounded by the high percentage of folks learning to maintain things after ownership and often not willing to...
FW: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
Historical mailing list - The Southards
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 16:39:54 -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: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 31 May 2008 09:09:22 -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...
Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 9 Sep 2002 09:25:36 -0600
...Be careful not to cross-thread the die. --When putting it all back together, use a good quality anti-seize compound (I use permatex...
Re: Brakes...no van content.
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 17 May 2007 17:46:47 -0700
...longer. > >> If you keep that in mind, you can select the compound that best suits > >> your requirements. > >> > "Brake fade" is caused by heat (barring...
Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:18:46 -0400
...What generation LXT? Did it use the Evertread compound? Regardless..... > > I agree. I'd think the Nokian winter tire is better for winter driving...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:06:18 -0800
...the wishbone with a good penetrating oil. > Have some anti seize compound as well as some good synthetic grease an > hand for reassembly. > > Jack...
Re: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:12:43 -0700
...for, they have quite good traction anyway, even though their rubber compound and tread pattern is not optimised at all for traction and cornering...
Re: Hang 'em High 2 (vendor perspective)
Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:55:04 -0700
...This is compounded by the fact that people are typically much more likely to post complaints than praise - so very often it's the...
Re: JFF: Save the Adventurewagen Molds! (ultra long)
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 7 Feb 2005 05:05:25 -0500
...People that have put hightops on Type 2's have opted out of the rubber and used sealing compounds or made their own gaskets...
Re: Fuel and temp guage way off on '84
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:54:42 -0400
...The narrowest heat sink he has that will still fit the regulator 2. "heat sink compound" Unless they have changed the inventory in the...
Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:19:22 -0400
...the backing plate where the shoes rub lubed with anti-seize compound ? Do many Vanagon techs know to lube those spots ? do they lube...
Re: Bad plastic(s)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:39:44 -0500
...That being said, those door handles you mention are of a related polyethylene-containing compound, and the ones in Millee's Sally - a New...
Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 12:35:39 +0100
...A smearing of chromate jointing compound between the parts would also ensure corrosion doesn't get a hold (usually different metals are involved, ally...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Roland
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:09:46 -0700
...installed bare metal-to-metal at the > > threads. > > Either anti-seize compound.. > > or ..this works super well, I put red Permatex High tach on...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:12:23 -0400
...like to put a tiny, tiny bit of copper anti-seize compound on the > edges of the pads where they slide . > and ...guide pins...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Tue, 4 Oct 2005 18:48:04 EDT
...nice modern car tires with modern tread > design and a modern compound. VW put larger and wider rims on their later Eurovans - and did...
Re: 1.9L intermittent stalling at random
Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:14:28 -0800
...keep that nice and clean, and even use Heat Sink Transfer Compound (99 cents at Radio Shack) on it (coat the back of the...
Re: power steering groaning
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:47:41 -0600
...Diagnoses >> can be further compounded due to rebuilt pumps having the same problem. >> A damper hose or restrictor can sometimes be used to quit...