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• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:08:57 -0700
  ...Well that's what they tell > me in my biz That would be "silicone," which is viscous and slippery -- silicone lubricants or rubberlike appliances...
• 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: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:46:23 -0500
  ...When using lubricants of this type, the torque needs to be reduced by some 40 to 50% to keep the stud or bolt from...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:38:27 -0700
  ...http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-products/greases-and-lubricants/pennzoil-multi-purpose-302ep-grease-with-moly/ > I have also tried many other greases...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 10:48:13 -0500
  ...install, and I�m >>wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails. I�m > > not a > >>WD-40 fan so I...
• Re: My Mechanic's Odd Reaction
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 20:45:08 -0700
  ...When you look up fluids and lubricants, non-phosphate e-glycol is specified, ergo, it is spec. You cannot and never will find VW...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 16:43:05 -0600
  ...Viscous lubricants attract lots of dirt when then makes shifting even harder than if it was bone dry. Then I must spray with a...
• Re: swepco GL-5
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 16:29:38 -0800
  ...I was under the impression that > > GL-5 lubricants had a destructive effect on > > certain alloys in the vw transmission. Is it > > the case...
• Getting a sample of the diff oil?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:34:51 -0800
  ...get an oil analysis done to see if the two lubricants are getting contaminated with each other. That's $10 for the kit, postage...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:01:32 -0800
  ...properly and direct the lube > accurately into a bearing, using proper lubricants, DON'T DO IT. The 'hack' > as some call it involves freeing...
• Re: Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:49:53 -0600
  ...for >>>mileage is the the driver, next is tune-up, tires, lubricants, etc, are >>>lesser issues but can have some effect. Weight is another...
• Amsoil By-Pass Filter - Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:07:31 -0900
  ...I ordered all sorts of expensive vital liquids and lubricants from Redline today. Stay tuned for fluid-change and CV regrease-job reports! (Should...
• Re: Where to get GL-4? (Was: Size of allen wrench for final drive?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 13:56:35 -0700
  ...They looked in their lubricants book for something to sell me and under this #538 it actually said in the book "Approved for VW...
• Sticky keys
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:05:16 -0400
  ...I'll correct this next weekend when I have the proper lubricants.) Reassembled and it is amazingly easy to lock the door now. (I...
• Re: PORTABLE TOILETS
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:53:05 -0500
  ...seems to work fine in this application.. " http://spapartsnet.com/Accessories/Lubricants/MIWLUBE_368_0_1.html" We have the smaller model Thetford " http...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 8 May 2004 17:39:59 -0500
  ...David Brodbeck, N8SRE --------------------------- Clip ---------------------- We don't use lubricants to install them down here in Texas we just get a bigger hammer. Stan ----- Original...
• Re: Tri Flow for locks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:33:00 -0500
  ...In the shop we use the spray cans. > > > There are several other lock-specific lubricants on the market that we > also use. Houdini, for...
• Re: Addiatives, good or bad? Motor Up BAD BAD BAD
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:10:07 +1200
  ...And STAY COMPLETELY CLEAR of motor Up or any related product; these are CHLORINE-based high=pressure lubricants designed for regularly-replaced industrial equipment...
• Re: speedometer lube?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:51:20 -0500
  ...I wouldn't use the graphite/oil combo lubricants...just powdered graphite...a little goes a long way, no fluid to create other problems...
• Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:49:36 -0700
  ...FF was suggested, in part, because Princess Auto has it for $59 a "gallon" http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8391880/Lubricants/3.79...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 10:20:49 -0800
  ...html http://www.circletrack.com/enginetech/ctrp_0807_flat_tappet_cam_lubricants/viewall.html And a couple dozen similar sites found in about two...
• engine block heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:21:08 -0700
  ...Synthetic lubricants will help a great deal also. Mark in AK A while ago I saw someone mentioning the benefits of an engine block...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:19:08 -0700
  ...The exotic lubricants are necessary for higher torque applications. Stock motor? GL5 synthetic. Subi or TDI powered Syncro? Something better. Swepco 203? 205? was...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:27:41 -0400
  ...Some solid > lubricants can make for a loose connection as it fills gaps that can > work out leaving space making that connection loose. Anti...
• Re: Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:17:00 -0800
  ...and worried about messing up internal lock mechanisms and cooking old > lubricants. Any tips? I have tried to shortcut the procedure, only to > have...
• Re: Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 20:49:58 -0500
  ...Most synthetics have charachtersistics that allow them to run cooler than conventional lubricants. If better heat transfer allows it to pick up more heat...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:44:05 -0700
  ...the recommended oils chart in his 1984's owner's manual ("Lubricants," p. 54) and wondering what the right viscosity is for conditions where...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 22:48:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...quieter and it got focused on the wrong > problem. > Ask about lubricants and get: > 1. Pee out the window > 2. Use the front door...
• Re: I know about oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 23:11:36 -0700
  ...enjoyed the bit about synthetic oil vs the old school. > > Synthetic lubricants are good as if not better than petroleum but the > > thought of...
• Re: How To Order On-line
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:03:19 -0700
  ...Help! > > > > > >RSVP > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > > >Tom Hanlon > > >84 Volkswagen Westfalia > > > > We don't offer online ordering for lubricants at this time, > just apparel. > > You can email...
• Eastwood 2K Catalyzed Aerospray Long Lasting Satin Black Urethane
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 3 Dec 2023 00:05:51 +0000
  ...in the baking process and how it might gum up lock lubricants inside; and it's not cheap either.  Anyway, I bought a can...
• Re: PORTABLE TOILETS
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:22:17 -0800
  ...seems to work fine in this application.. " > http://spapartsnet.com/Accessories/Lubricants/MIWLUBE_368_0_1.html" > > We have the smaller model Thetford " > http...
• Re: Proper Storage
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 18:58:57 -0600
  ...1) Battery -maintainer- on battery, maintainers will charge and shut themselves off at a certain voltage 2) Royal purple synthetic lubricants with Prolong in...
• Some links and comments on oil
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:50:06 -0700
  ...http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html This is from the Vintage Triumph list, and...
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:55:16 -0500
  ...Red Line chemist's article at > http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html > synthetics have a 10% better heat transfer than dino oils...
• Re: LPG diesels, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - kelian
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 10:29:32 +1000
  ...However several converters I spoke to mentioned valve burning problems with VW, (LPG burns hoter than petrol, and is missing the lubricants) which makes...
• Re: Ah, excuse me... (was: Re: Bosch Service Media)<F>
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 13:43:39 -0800
  ...reply... -- pretty good one, Alan!! BTW, do you use any aftermarket lubricants on your injection system to keep it healthy ? If it does fail...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 07:14:44 -0700
  From the Mobil 1 Product data sheet: "Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant is suitable for all automotive applications where lubricants meeting MIL-PRF-2105E...
• Alright, a couple of more questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 May 1996 14:56:33 EST
  ...We toured there tribology (the study of wear, friction, and lubricants) lab. Our tour guides were "experts" on the subject and I had to...
• Re: Hard to shift into first gear after warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent AKA Gnarlodious
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 05:20:30 -0600
  ...Recently changed to Redline lubricants and was no help, this condition existed prior to changing fluids. This condition does not exist at start-up...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Wed, 5 May 2004 21:13:53 -0400
  ...I also suggest with any high performance upgrades, you also switch to synthetic lubricants. I don't leave home without AMSOIL in the crankcase...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:05:51 -0500
  ...install, and I�m wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails. I�m not a WD-40 fan so I...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 09:44:39 -0300
  ...quieter and it got focused on the wrong >> problem. >> Ask about lubricants and get: >> 1. Pee out the window >> 2. Use the front door...
• Re: Coolant Problems - Texaco Extended Life Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 01:48:35 -0400
  ...What > does the list think? > > Dana E Hager > 87 Syncro Westy > 84 Vanagon GL > > >The engine manufacturer is working with Texaco and Equilon Lubricants...
• RE: "DRY" DOOR LOCKS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 13:15:29 GMT
  ...Liquid lubricants, > >such > >as WD-40, tend to collect dust and grime and gum up over the long haul. I hate to disagree with...
• Cracking Vanagon Coolant Tanks
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 05:07:17 -0700
  ...For really hard, critical driving is there a superior brand of oil? And what do Vanagon folks think about regular VS synthetic lubricants? Good...
• Re: Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:10:26 -0600
  ...During Desert Storm, in 1991, we ran the vast majority of them > on Jet A, which is so devoid of lubricants that we had...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:07:22 -0700
  ...the recommended oils > chart in his 1984's owner's manual ("Lubricants," p. 54) and wondering > what the right viscosity is for conditions where...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50 vs. Amsoil - cold no-start
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:45:23 -0500
  ...Helps Engine Start Easier The Cold Crank Simulator Test determines the apparent viscosity of lubricants at low temperatures and high shear rates. Viscosity of...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:33:56 -0500
  ...com/category/lubricants <https://www.triflowlubricants.com/category/lubricants> <https://www.triflowlubricants.com/category/lubricants <https://www.triflowlubricants.com/category/lubricants>> > > Mr. BZ > > > > On...
• Re: Popes out of 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 1 May 2019 21:01:37 -0400
  ...I use Redline, and my rebuild has purred for the last 15 years! https://www.gowesty.com/product/lubricants/24358/red-line-gear-oil...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Tue, 25 May 1999 01:00:34 -0400
  ...can't switch back once you have gone over to Syn. lubricants! Sorry, That is why i use Syn. blends, Best of Both Worlds...
• Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 22:46:22 -0700
  I agree with SyncroHead. I've run synthetics in all my cars with no problems whatsoever. I think this comes from the observation that...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 23:43:07 -0400
  ...All engines manufactured since 1980 have seals compatible with synthetic lubricants. BTW I had excellent results using 5W-50 Syntec in my 69 Westy...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 09:23:59 EDT
  ...Using lubricants or anti-seize on a fastener greatly changes the torque value required to arrive at any particular amount of bolt stretch. If...
• Re: Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:52:26 -0500
  ...and worried about messing up internal lock mechanisms and cooking old lubricants. Any tips? I have tried to shortcut the procedure, only to have...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:26:30 -0500
  ...Viscous lubricants attract lots > of dirt when then makes shifting even harder than if it was bone dry. Then I > must spray with a...
• Re: Putting windows back in
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:30:26 -0600
  ...Don't need no stinkin lubricants either! Tom B. a 10 minute deal if you know what you are doing(not necessarily moi) On...
• Re: Getting a sample of the diff oil?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:41:21 -0500
  ...get an oil analysis done to > see if the two lubricants are getting contaminated with each other. That's > $10 for the kit, postage...
• Re: PS Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:59:23 -0500
  ...Here is my policy on changing fluids and lubricants on my van. PS Fluid - 30000 miles - Dextron III ATF - Flush Manual Tranny Fluid - 24...