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• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:00:30 EDT
  ...I did find that the lubricants I was using, Mobil Synthetic and Wolfshead are rated for GL-5 use ONLY. In fact, in their...
• Wiper squeak, doorhinges etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:54:59 +1200
  ...Take the wiper arms >off and use a good penetrate/lubricant on the bushings. Stay away from >WD40(pet peeve), nowhere on the can...
• Re: creaking coming from under pass seat area
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 16 May 2003 12:09:26 +1000
  ...using a bit of lubricant (and I mean that >> in the >> > nicest possible way...) >> >>What's a "safe" lubricant to use on rubber bushings...
• Re: Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 20:40:44 -0700
  ...Any opinions on what lubricant to use? > The obvious choice so far is grease, since that was > what was there originally. Tabe, I took...
• transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 07:13:36 -0500
  Hi Volks, For those interested I have found valvoline makes and sells gl4 gear grease. Their site and napa catalog say it is good...
• Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:35:00 -0500
  ...Sprays on as a liquid but >> quickly dries, leaving >> a thin waxy lubricant. >> Jerry >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Bob Stevens" <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> >> To: <vanagon...
• Friday question--AC compressor installation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:58:11 -0600
  ...Do I need to put lubricant into the compressor before I put the refrigerant in, and if so, how much? Thanks, Jim
• Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 21:20:24 -0500
  ...GL-5 or better" implies that GL-5 is a superior >lubricant compared to GL-4. I thought that the difference was that GL...
• Re: OK, Swepco gear oil..
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:29:37 -0400
  ...Also: "Most manufacturers of manual transmissions and transaxles recommend an 80W or 90W GL-4 lubricant. GL-5 gears oils which are required in...
• Re: high mileage motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:46:25 -0600
  ...http://www.synthetic-lubricants.com/motor_oil_bible.htm Stan Wilder -----Original Message----- oils made for high mileage vehicles might be worth the extra...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:10:18 -0800
  ...It now contains oil(s) and is advertised as a lubricant. From the FAQ on their site: >> >>> How is WD-40 Multi-Use Product...
• Re: Seized Wipers on 85
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 07:36:56 EDT
  ...You could try some real penetrating super lubricant (ask at FLAPS)else you need to take them apart and start replacing parts. Drive Safely...
• Re: Fluttering Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:50:26 EST
  ...You have to use lubricants carefully on mechanical instruments or you can do more harm than good. Also, if yours is a 2WD, make...
• Re: Castor oil as lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:43:18 -0800
  ...Castor oil as lubricant Good lord an Ossa? I used to race against those guys on my Montessa Capra VR 250!!! Those and Husquies...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:35:20 +0000
  ...a bit of lubricant spray will help >
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:04:01 -0800
  squirt some lubricant in the lock (WD40, PB Blaster etc) if you have another key try with the spare or go to locksmith and...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 12:44:20 -0500
  Somewhere in reading about lubricants,etc, etc, I read that the name WD40 was actually derived from Water Displaement test batch #40. It really...
• Wurth Mail Order Source?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Mon, 14 Apr 97 08:33:43
  Does anyone know of a good mail order source for Wurth products (paint, adhesives, lubricants, and other automotive chemicals) in North America? Thanks. ____________________________________________ Michael...
• Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Fedor
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:01:25 EDT
  I recently switched to synthetic for my 80 Westfalia, air cooled. I have noticed improved gas mileage. However, if the seals dry out, it...
• Speaking of lubricant ~ Sprinter Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 18:41:02 -0700
  What a heap of steaming (insert what you like). I can't imagine what that tall narrow over priced *83K* thing would be like...
• Re:Sliding door, (use WD-40 for rubber?)
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 25 Apr 97 13:38:33
  ...Fine, But I'd suggest spray silicone lubricant, >rather than WD-40. Any oil based lubricant will deteriorate >rubber. Silicone is good for rubber...
• Re: '85 Westy Shifting Problems
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:22:59 -0700
  ...When you drain the old lubricant, drain it into a clean container then filter it through a t-shirt on it's way to...
• Re: Speaking of lubricant ~ Sprinter Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 21:39:07 -0700
  ...Speaking of lubricant ~ Sprinter Westfalia What a heap of steaming (insert what you like). I can't imagine what that tall narrow over priced...
• Re: Unusual lube places
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:42:28 -0500
  ...http://www.lubriplate.com/products/spray-lubricants/chain-cable-fluid.html http://www.lubriplate.com/products/spray-lubricants/gear-shield-extra-heavy.html These...
• steering rack boot- lubricant.
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:40:34 -0700
  Hi all I replaced a torn steering rack boot over the weekend. Mechanism under it looked reasonable, but I'm wondering if I should...
• Re: Can a whining speedometer be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:51:24 -0400
  ...IMHO you should try the lubricant first. -Larry
• throttle lube
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 05:36:54 -0700
  Is there somet lubricant that is used on the throttle? Seems that mine is sticking not in the closed position but a little ways...
• Re: source of more cv grease?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 18:32:05 -0500
  ...for cv joints will be ep, but not all ep grease is ok for cv joints, which really do require a special lubricant. dan
• Re: Rubber conditioners & lubricants
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 09:58:13 -0500
  Yes, but Bill, did you ever stop to think what happened to the rest of the town that week? No wonder they were up...
• Re: wiper squeak
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 19:40:15 EST
  ...Take the wiper arms off and use a good penetrate/lubricant on the bushings. Stay away from WD40(pet peeve), nowhere on the can...
• Re: Sliding door lube
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:07:53 -0700
  I recently did this project and used a product (ACE Hardware bout $7) called DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Dry, Wax Lubricant. Sounds similar, spray...
• What to lube on wipers when dash is off?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:18:18 -0600
  ...What lubricant and what specific location should I apply it, before closing up the dash? Thanks! mike
• Leaking Gas tank donut gasket!
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 18:19:09 -0400
  ...I tried to push the pipe in the donut gasket without any lubricant, and it would not go. I then put some WD40 on...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor HELP.....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:51:37 -0400
  ...I have been told a rich mixture tends to wash the lubricant off the cylinder walls increasing ring wear. At least do some Google...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 03:36:16 +0100
  ...in silicates, Silicon Valley and computer chips and > Silicone as in lubricants and breast implants. So, what's the difference between chips and hooters...
• Re: gummed up locks
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:03:08 -0500
  Steve, So what do you recommend as a lubricant after the cleaning procedure you outlined? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > We first solvent...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:00:02 -0700
  ...Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't dear matthew scott suggested good lubricants in his post.
• Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 19:07:02 -0800 (PST)
  ...I've never used anti seize or any other lubricant, but I don't see how it could hurt. I know if the lugs...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:50:13 -0400
  ...There is no wax or parrafin to thicken up a 100% synthetic lubricant. Take your favorite petroleum oil and a synthetic oil and put...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:33:06 -0400
  Vanagon transmissions seem to suffer from broken parts and beaten housings and choice of lubricant is not going to fix this. To protect gears...
• Re: creaking coming from under pass seat area
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 May 2003 09:27:16 -0700
  ...using a bit of lubricant (and I mean > that in the > > nicest possible way...) > > What's a "safe" lubricant to use on rubber bushings...
• Re: Sliding door lube
  Historical mailing list - David Jensen
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:14:45 -0700
  ...Gerald Masar wrote: > I recently did this project and used a product (ACE Hardware bout $7) called DuPont > Teflon Multi-Use Dry, Wax Lubricant...
• Re: center window install help.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 10:38:33 -0700
  I recommend using dish soap instead of WD-40 or ther petro based lubricants. Dish soap is water soluble, works as well if not...
• Re: re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:09:34 -0800
  ...squirt sone lubricant oil on the valve before refilling.. then check for leak... if it leaks discard the canister...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 19:52:08 -0400
  ...It's in no way intended to be a lubricant, which you need on the horn ring. Yrs, d > >
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:46:02 -0500
  ...Last time I looked (20 years ago) the word "lubricant" could not be found anywhere on the can. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.c0m...
• Re: Dreaded Squeal of Death from Heater Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 10:58:40 -0600
  ...While WD40 does lube some it is in reality "Water Displacement #40", a better water displacer than lubricant. Use 3-in-One, or Marvels...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:50:24 -0800
  ...Lubricant ? > > > > > > > > Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good > all-purpose > > > > lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. > > > > Thanks...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:12:39 -0400
  ...I have been trying to eyeball whether or not there is a possibility to inject lubricant into the upper A arm bushings. Any list...
• Westy Captain Chairs
  Historical mailing list - Ray Perry
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 21:51:23 -0700
  ...seats easier if they were lubricated some how? What is the lubricant I should use and is it best to remove the seats to...
• Re: Darrell's transaxle lubricant question- reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 01:47:36 EST
  midwesty@MIDWEST.NET writes: << was shopping for some manual transaxle lubricant and found none that was GL4. I saw one that was GL3, GL4...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:24:55 -0800
  ...The carrier acts as a mediocre lubricant but it is not a lubricant especially for applications that really need that function. And it will...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 16:53:56 -0500
  ...If there is no pressure the Compressor should not come on, because the freon carries the lubricant for the system. I am in the...
• Re: 196,000
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:22:39 -0800
  ...Engines are much better made today, but along with better materials and lubricants it is the precision with which the components are made and...
• Re: Amsoil products
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:59:50 -0800
  ...I am a firm believer in the benefits of synthetic lubricants. I have even been involved with the 2 cycle oil being used in...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:52:12 -0500
  > > Lubricating the grommets with something (which won't adversely affect the > grommet's performance). > Good point Neil - we used graphite powder for lubricant. I...
• Re: speedo cable lube-able?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 16:28:59 -0700
  ...Google for "aerosol graphite lubricant". On 6/9/05, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello, I have heard that one can roll the...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning wind squeak dampening?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:14:54 -0400
  ...deduce that it needs to be damped by means of a lubricant or teflon > tape maybe?! > > Has anyone solved this by perhaps lubricating the...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:34:17 -0400
  No lubricant on wheel fasteners. I'm dealing with some wheel issues on a non-vanagon and was doing a lot of research. I...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 21:50:06 -0700
  ...Viscous lubricants attract > lots > > of dirt when then makes shifting even harder than if it was bone dry. Then > I > > must spray with a...