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• Re: Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 31 May 2007 10:39:41 -0700
  ...dry-gulching is also a slang term for anal sex without lubrication. Gives a whole 'nother meaning to your post, not to mention my...
• Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 17:58:50 -0500
  ...As long as there is flow, there is lubrication. Cold starts are damaging because parts which have been drained of oil are made to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Dec 2001 - Special issue (#2001-1471)
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 15:35:13 -0800
  ...We've tried to revive it with cleaning, lubrication, etc. It's been ill for a long time and a replacement is called for...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:07:33 -0700
  ...The whole shift linkage needs fairly frequent lubrication on every part that moves ,on the entire linkage. Often they don't get that lubrication...
• Re: 300 spots of lubrication
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Wed, 3 Nov 2010 23:57:51 -0400
  ...300 spots of lubrication Yes, some good savvy on WHERE to put lubricant and WHICH KIND would be welcome advice for everyone on the...
• Fwd: Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:03:34 -0500
  ...Solvents will also remove the dry lube or boundary lubrication additives that provide lubrication until oil under pressure fills the bearings. Todays oils have...
• Re: Power Window, disfunctional
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 18:55:34 -0800
  ...repairs power window assemblies ('90) on >the west coast? >Are most problems associated solely with a lack of lubrication or poor >design or both?
• Re: Power Window, disfunctional
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 23:16:19 -0700
  ...west coast? > Are most problems associated solely with a lack of lubrication or poor > design or both? > > > -- > Neil2 > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) > '86 Vanagon...
• 4 spd transmission noise, low oil level
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:20:26 -0500
  ...Is being one quart low enough to do poor lubrication damage or is it more because the tranny now has over 220,000 miles...
• Re: Squeaky windows
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 28 Apr 95 20:06:31 CDT
  ...Any recommendations >for lubrication? if you mean the roll-up/down windows, clean them really well with some ammonia-based cleaner after scraping them...
• Re: heater motor Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 09:53:54 -0500
  At 09:23 AM 2/8/2002, Rico Sapolich wrote: ><< I recommend oiling the bearings to make it last longer >> > >I've tried to...
• Re: Any tricks to removing sliding door rail cover?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 05:56:45 EDT
  ...If they are not rolling smoothly then it's because the balls have either failed or lost lubrication. If the balls are still good...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:21:09 -0500
  ...Which dilutes cylinder lubrication. I wonder if mileage suffers noticeably? Again I say, a new radiator always worked miracles for me. I never had...
• Re: Good AND inexpensive tire pump, where to find?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 08:48:13 -0400 (AST)
  ...The AC pump needs the freon etc for lubrication, but apparently a good shot of WD-40/Duralube etc. will make then last well...
• can the front blower motor be lubricated when it starts to squeal?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 22:41:27 EST
  ...is there any way the motor can be lubricated to extend its life a little more...without removing the whole dash? any trick lubrication...
• Re: Power Window, disfunctional
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 18:54:10 -0800
  ...it's normal because more usage than the passenger's side most problems are: - lack of lubrication - poor design or wrong material used on...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:42:09 -0700
  ...23 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > If simple lubrication is your > problem, this technique, if done right with say 15 strokes...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:20:42 -0700
  ...is insufficient for proper lubrication. > Much finer filters are available that will not flow sufficient oil for > bearing lubrication. Combining the two systems enables...
• Re: Upper lube
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:21:16 -0500
  ...In addition there were kits that increased oil flow to rocker arms and special Teflon Seals (Perfect Circle) to improve upper engine lubrication. You...
• 87 syncro: fully synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 9 May 1996 07:53:40 -0700
  ...The vanagon lubrication is now fully synthetic with Redline MTL in the tranny and front drive and Mobil 1 in the engine. I'll...
• Re: Euro-Engine: FIX 87 Volkswagen VANAGON, Mechanical,LUBRICATION SYSTEM
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 05:53:09 -0500
  ...FIX 87 Volkswagen VANAGON, Mechanical,LUBRICATION SYSTEM ******************************************************* Sponsoring members may rate this FIX post or add/view comments directly from this link: http://members...
• Re: My Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:56:02 -0600
  ...is related to the fact that modern unleaded fuels provide no lubrication the way the older unleaded fuels did. Results - seals and shafts wear...
• Re: confession of a speeder Redux was safe RPM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 13:24:55 -0500
  ...Donalds mentions upper end lubrication and valve and seat failures at higher speeds. This is absolutely correct. If one was smart and knew he...
• Re: oil falls out of vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:18:19 EDT
  ...are also missing the rest of the parts which make up the relief valve. Which means you are misssing that other nicety . . . lubrication. Rich
• Re: Sliding Door problem
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 31 May 2014 17:53:18 -0600
  ...The ball bearing is another story, yes it does need lubrication and I am talking about a tougher oil than WD40 which is not...
• Re: Slider Door
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 May 2020 16:53:48 -0700
  ...I currently have no issues but I am going to go ahead with a little lubrication here and there at the very least. So...
• Re: CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 8 May 2017 08:12:04 -0700
  Your FLAPS should carry Pitmann arm pullers. IIRC, one of these will work to remove the CV hub from drive shaft. IOW, one could...
• Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 16 May 2007 18:19:38 -0400
  Hold on a minute here: Did I just read a post from Frank with no POR-15 content? Suddenly it seems like my world...
• Re: Talk to me about AT's!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:19:18 -0700
  ...There is no splash lubrication of the gears, shafts and bushings in the automatic section. All lubrication is provided by the pump, which is...
• Re: Replacement of an accellerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:02:59 PST
  ...Sun, 23 Jan 2000 17:43:15 -0400 > >Let's all remember that WD-40 is a SOLVENT and will REMOVE the >lubrication. IMHO...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:47:21 +0000
  ...Anyway, as part of my response, any bushing that requires lubrication will need some follow up service at some point. For this part that...
• Re: What is the oil flow in a type IV cooler ?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:20:05 -0700
  I hope this will help in general and for specific to your question, click 1.47 Lubrication Schematic https://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:29:33 -0500
  ...the button is independent of > the powerlock system and might require lubrication. Doesn't your year > van have an inside release? I'd surely...
• Re: towing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:11:53 -0500
  The automatics have a number of bushings that rely on the oil pump for lubrication. They can not be towed any real distance or...
• FYI - Where to find KROWN in the US was::Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 May 2007 18:21:15 +0000
  FYI - I got this info from KROWN (Canada) thought I would pass it on to the list. "We do not currently have any locations...
• Re: My AT is fine, but...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:13:22 -0500
  ...Things that move require good lubrication and that lubrication needs to be replaced sooner rather than later.
• Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:20:09 -0800
  ...A delrin type sleeve replacement should work fine but might > need more frequent lubrication. The plain sleeve replacement might last long > enough for our...
• Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (WBX Mods)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:34:26 EST
  David, This is a question for Boston Bob and others with WBX rebuild experience. I have never disassembled a WBx engine. Knowing VW's...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:18:11 -0500
  ...the engine is dry when it starts cold so it > has lubrication > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '85...
• Re: Euro-Engine: FIX 87 Volkswagen VANAGON, Mechanical,LUBRICATION SYSTEM
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 07:11:58 -0800
  ...FIX 87 Volkswagen VANAGON, Mechanical,LUBRICATION > SYSTEM > > ******************************************************* > Sponsoring members may rate this FIX post > or add/view comments directly from this link: > http://members...
• Re: Front blower problem on 85 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 12:53:12 -0800
  ...I > suspect the shaft has seized and just needs lubrication since when I > turn on the switch I observe a momentary light dimming suggesting...
• Re: Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 19:31:08 -0500
  ...Solvents will also remove the dry lube or boundary lubrication additives that provide lubrication until oil under pressure fills the bearings. Todays oils have...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:11:17 -0400
  ...Silicone and oil are for lubrication. And please don't tell anyone WD40 is good for arthritic joints. The WD people hate that, they...
• Re: Lug nut lubrication or not?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 03:52:16 -0500
  At 01:41 AM 2/4/2001, Alan Hong wrote: >Funny that the owner's manual gives torque specifications, and a >highlighted warning that...
• Re: Blowing kitchen w. pump fuses - help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 10:28:27 -0600 (MDT)
  ...My pump usually "freezes" up between Winter and Spring, > due to the lack of internal lubrication (water) no doubt. The current > flow through the...
• Re: AC Belt - Is it needed?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 14:50:09 EDT
  ...However, running your AC when there is something wrong in the system (such as not enough lubrication) can be as equally damaging. Pick your...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:35:47 -0700
  ...needs fairly frequent lubrication on every > part that > moves ,on the entire linkage. > Often they don't get that lubrication, and then things wear...
• Re: Air 'Conditioning'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 21:23:02 -0400
  ...Most rely on the refrigerant for lubrication. I learned this >>the hard way on my scirroco. Some cars run the compressor when the defroster...
• Re: Whats that sound? My fuel pump!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 16:18:27 -0400
  ...All lubrication is by gasoline which flows through the motor on the way to the pump. david David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net
• Re: Fw: Re: 5w20 motor oil?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 07:51:20 -0800
  ...Trannies need all the lubrication they can get, and a pure synthetic turbine oil base stock product like Red Line's will provide the...
• oil falls out of vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 05:40:43 -0400
  ...If open, the oil pump will not pick up oil, hence no lubrication to your engine. It's a friction-fit plug, slightly domed...
• Re: Noisy CV's and vibration?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:36:37 -0600
  In my experience in Alaska the extreme cold exacerbates the conditons brought on by wear and lack of lubrication. If your CV's are...
• Re: bio based motor oil (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:08:10 -0600
  ...Perhaps mineral oil is the lubricant you recall, or perhaps the other effects you simply remember as a part of lubrication, but believe me...
• 1.6D to 1.6TD
  Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:43:53 PDT
  ...From outside 1.6D and 1.6TD looks similar but some people told me the lubrication holes in the engine blocks are different. so...
• Re: Upper lube
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:17:49 -0400
  ...list I am > on, they use the term to refer to lubrication being injected into the > upper part of the cylinder by putting 2...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:36:43 -0500
  ...I also dabbed a little grease on the end of the shaft to keep moisture out and provide some future lubrication. The fan has...
• Re: '72 steering box
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:30:16 -0400
  ...The major cause of this component wearing out is lack of lubrication. When you do replace this, make sure that you're not missing...
• Re: Power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 13:16:01 -0700
  ...Water does not kill the motors, what kills the motors is lack of lubrication and non use. From: Gilles H Turmel Sent: Sunday, July...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:26:41 +0000
  ...Steve Sandlin I use a spray can of silicone on all my locks, helps with freezing in cold weather as well as lubrication. -Mark
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:48:13 -0400
  ...Silicone and oil are for >lubrication. Ed, if you read the current MSDS for the stuff you'll see they gave in and put...