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Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:31:14 -0700
...1-2 days for the competition. > New or used cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. > Offers you the flexibility of annual protection on...
Re: head electrolysis cure?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 23 Sep 1998 23:21:57 -0400
...any form of electrolytic protection to any real extent as the problem seems electrochemical and physical in nature. Certainly corrosion is always due to...
Re: Contact in, contact out
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:59:50 -0700
...Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts > > > > About 80% of electrical problems are contact related. > > The circuit to an electrical device is: > > > > Contact in > > ! > > Device > > ! > > Contact...
Re: Capacity?
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 07:39:28 -0800
...If too little of the active additive is present, proper protection would be compromised. Too much of this additive could cause excessive chemical corrosion...
Re: coolants The Dennis perspective!
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 09:47:40 -0700
...coolants > > Agreed > Makes no sense at all. > > > Bob > > > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fidiopath2017.wordpress.com%2F&data...
for watercoolers and eurovans ... some coolant info
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 28 May 96 18:30:38 CDT
...So, while you may have freezing protection if your coolant is old, it won't protect against aluminum corrosion. Another source of white contaminants...
Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 25 May 2005 05:42:05 EDT
...In the meantime, I have a question about proper routing and fuel line protection. I note on Ben Huot's excellent website that the...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:25:07 +0000
...to contact; and then an overcoat of dielectric grease for overall corrosion protection. On narrowly spaced connections (think of a USB connector and such...
Re: help! vanagon engine rebuild
Historical mailing list
2 Dec 1995 07:52:35 GMT
...The problem with the water seals deteriorating is supposedly due to the breakdown of the anti-freeze protection allowing corrosion of the seals and...
Re: coolant system trivia
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:50:24 -0500
...The corrosion inhibitors in the antifreeze help with this. It's a realtively small sacrifice. If your system is in good shape, the additives...
Re: Milestone
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:07:01 +0000
...But even replacement heads only get the corrosion under the gasket. What this tells me is that it isn't the corrosion that causes...
Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:29:39 -0700
...Yeah, I definitely feel like I've been hit with the clue-stick :-) > As to the black magic bit -- active electrolytic-corrosion protection > systems...
Re: Transmission corroding through
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 7 Apr 2005 16:28:58 -0400
...good luck! >> joel >> >> > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:10:26 -0400
...As to the black magic bit -- active electrolytic-corrosion protection systems work very well *on items immersed in salt water or other conducting media...
[VB] GL4 vs GL5 from pennzoil's site (fwd)
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Thu, 11 May 2000 22:25:04 -0700
...If too little of the active additive is present, proper protection would be compromised. Too much of this additive could cause excessive chemical corrosion...
Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:44:45 -0600
...ACDelco spark plugs used are plated for corrosion protection and > cylinder head thread protection. Further, spark plug threads, regardless > of brand, are inspected for...
Re: won't start
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:39:34 -0500
One more common thing that happens, especially in climates where corrosion is abundant, is that the short, large gauge, BARE wire from the solenoid...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 09:53:55 -0500
...to contact; and then > an overcoat of dielectric grease for overall corrosion protection. > > On narrowly spaced connections (think of a USB connector and such...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:03:07 -0700
...Yes, it's designed > to be applied to a rusty surface, however, it's also rust resistant, > corrosion resistant, and doesn't chip or...
Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:59:01 +0000
...For the Vanagon while >>> most every light bulb has fuse protection to the bulb or even filament >>> level the ignition and fuel system is...
Re: Back to fuses
Historical mailing list
Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:45:24 +0000
...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. Corrosion protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago...
Re: 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:23:53 -0700
...This material > would be easy to find, shape, and should provide decent corrosion > resistance. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
Re: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:49:23 EDT
...flanges to the ribs (post), paint the welded edges and restore corrosion protection. Look for a shop whose Technicians are I-Car trained and...
Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 13:49:05 -0700
...What this all boils down to is that we offer the most >>>effective electronic system for addressing the problem of open air >>>corrosion" >> >> >>What...
Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 15:18:25 -0800
...used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines. So would it provide similar protection in our systems with coolant...
Did you get SPAMMED too? Re: Fast German Auto "New Product Update"
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 07:17:07 -0500
...http://fastgermanauto.com "Z Sticks" Bolt In Waterboxer Corrosion Protection Press Release: Now Available <<<SNIP>>> Web Link: www.fastgermanauto.com Email: www.fastgermanauto@hotmail...
Re: water pump R&R
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 22:16:18 -0600
And add the fact that temperature protection is meaningless without the ability to carry a significant amount of heat to the radiator. Which water...
Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:02:23 -0500
...http://www.ziebart.com/protection.php Basically they spray a certain type of oil within all the crevices of the vehicle to keep it...
Re: Evans NPG+ non-aqueous coolant - was: blue vs green vs orange coolant
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:28:56 -0400
...It is $32.50 a gallon (ouch)! But if it were able to stave off head corrosion and problems it would be well worth...
Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:24:29 -0600
...ACDelco spark plugs used are plated for corrosion protection and > > cylinder head thread protection. Further, spark plug threads, > > regardless of brand, are inspected for...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 20:47:36 -0500
If it is possible to buy a product that will conduct electricity reliably and equally provide protection from corrosion etc, I would love to...
Fw: Front brake caliper hangup '87 Vanagon- any advice
Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 17:04:32 -0400
...The caliper bore outer area > (under the cracked dust boot) had a thick layer of deposits/ corrosion > that would jam the piston when it...
Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:36:13 -0700
...1-2 days for the competition. > New or used cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. > Offers you the flexibility of annual protection on...
Re: 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:19:19 -1000
...This material >> would be easy to find, shape, and should provide decent corrosion >> resistance. >> >> Neil. >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
Re: water pump R&R
Historical mailing list - ccc1
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 04:54:23 -0500
...Antifreeze is designed to be mixed equally with water for maximum temperature protection. And why do you believe that a "local guru who has...
Re: Temperature guage
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 23:15:02 -0400
...This liquid product can be used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines, which provides much better heat transfer...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Thu, 6 Mar 2014 00:14:00 -0800
...Dielectric grease If it is possible to buy a product that will conduct electricity reliably and equally provide protection from corrosion etc, I would...
Re: Seem Rust
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 29 Jul 2001 13:27:02 -0500
...You could also try a product made by Penzoil---Marine corrosion protectant. Comes in a spray can. Apply it to the seam, rub on...
Re: weak coolant - winter's approaching!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:59:10 -0800
...a 50/50 mix....wonder why we all do 50/50?� Corrosion protection should also be better with more antifreeze...just thinking. Rich San...
Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 2 Mar 2022 01:01:03 +0000
...For the Vanagon while >>> most every light bulb has fuse protection to the bulb or even filament >>> level the ignition and fuel system is...
Re: Break Fluid - DOT 3 vs DOT 3/4 Vs DOT 4
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:29:21 -0600
...This means less corrosion & longer lasting brake hard parts. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow...
Re: Did you get SPAMMED too? Re: Fast German Auto "New Product Update"
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 08:43:04 -0600
...http://fastgermanauto.com > > "Z Sticks" Bolt In Waterboxer Corrosion Protection > Press Release: > Now Available > <<<SNIP>>> > > Web Link: www.fastgermanauto.com > Email: www.fastgermanauto@hotmail...
Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - Replies to most common questions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 09:31:25 -0700
...There are a variety of reasons for coating an exhaust manifold header. #1 Corrosion protection. The manifold will live longer as well as look...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 21:10:16 -0500
...a product that will conduct electricity reliably > and equally provide protection from corrosion etc, I would love to know > where to get it. A...
Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 31 May 2011 12:15:23 -0500
...The black phosphate coating can also be left in place, where it will provide moderate further corrosion resistance (such protection is also provided by...
Re: No Clutch
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 1 Feb 2014 17:03:59 -0600
...Corrosion is what causes hydraulic clutch failure and since both were installed at the factory together both are exposed to the same corrosion causing...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 6 Apr 2020 16:48:52 -0400
...If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily > > pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip and paint them, if > > needed. I used a...
Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:30:52 -0800
...It's not just for freezing protection ..it might help cool better too, plus the corosion protection factor. so never ever run pure water...
Re: Dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 19:03:11 -0800
...Dielectric grease If it is possible to buy a product that will conduct electricity reliably and equally provide protection from corrosion etc, I would...
Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:53:10 -0700
...The protection from corrosion ultimately > prevents the heat that can occur in a corroded connection that > eventually leads to a melt down or fire...
Re: Overheated Westy '87
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:46:36 -0800
...For internal corrosion protection I always add a water soluble oil, which is a wonderful rust inhibitor to all coolant in all cars I...
Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:23:20 -0500
...The protection from corrosion ultimately prevents the heat that can occur in a corroded connection that eventually leads to a melt down or fire...
Re: Did you get SPAMMED too? Re: Fast German Auto "New Product Update"
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 06:32:03 -0600
...http://fastgermanauto.com "Z Sticks" Bolt In Waterboxer Corrosion Protection Press Release: Now Available <<<SNIP>>> Web Link: www.fastgermanauto.com Email: www.fastgermanauto@hotmail...
Re: coolant system trivia
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:37:42 -0700
...The > corrosion inhibitors in the antifreeze help with > this. It's a realtively > small sacrifice. If your system is in good shape, > the additives...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - John Dillon
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 09:33:20 -0400
...Yes, it's designed >> to be applied to a rusty surface, however, it's also rust resistant, >> corrosion resistant, and doesn't chip or...
Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:21:52 -0700
Corrosion protection stuff. On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Donna Skarloken wrote: > There is red gunk all over both terminals - what is...
Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 8 Jul 2012 12:07:54 -0700
...The 2.1l case gives pretty good > protection but isn't really protected against humidity as far as I can see > -- unless that vent...
Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:26:27 -0700
...1-2 days for the competition. >> New or used cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. >> Offers you the flexibility of annual protection on...
Re: Partially burned rear wiper electrical connector. Motor Heat Damaged it?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 May 2016 21:50:23 -0400
...Over time corrosion and the heating cycles cause the connection resistance to increase and then the motor current causes the heating damage. Also, these...
Re: Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 31 May 2011 13:05:06 -0500
...The black phosphate coating can also > be left in place, where it will provide moderate further corrosion > resistance (such protection is also provided by...