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• the nuts and bolts of exhaust work thinking like a plumber
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 08:06:36 -0700
  Damon, I think in particuliar the nut and bolts should be of unlike materials. The studs should be stronger than the nut and the...
• Greeting To All Volkswagen Owners!
  Historical mailing list - Spiff
  Sun, 1 Dec 96 22:11:58 -0000
  ...da Middle Seat Front Nose Clip (With DashBoard) Radio for the Deluxe Microbus '65 Original materials for interiors NOS Ragtop If you guys and...
• Re: still can't pull CIS injectors!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 10:37:57 EST
  You might try soaking the area with Autotransmission leak sealant as this softens and swells O-rings of normal materials. I think brake fluid...
• Repairing Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:03:49 -0700
  Hi Volks, I did some mods to my fiberglass front bumper this weekend and I was amazed at how soft this materials is, how...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 01:44:48 -0400
  ...They also have a lot of noise deadening materials between the outside and the inside... Vanagons, by their very design don't have as...
• Need your opinion about this VW Westfaila '66
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 04:03:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The body of the bus is great but the floor pan needs to restored a lot also the camper materials are not included such...
• Re: CD
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 12:58:19 -0500
  ...think getting the list owners and others who own the copyrighted materials on board is the first order of business. Without that "Nada!". Leaves...
• Different fire-fighting methods/materials for different fuel formulations
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 12 May 2006 19:12:49 -0700
  This is from a Safety/Environmental Awareness newsletter for businesses that I receive. Usually lots of fine-point technical/legal info, but it often...
• Re: Speaking of custom interiors...
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:47:22 -0700
  ...Cabinets from the same materials with > Lexan sliding doors. Fridge from hard foam, again covered with the > formica.. Built the other 'furnishings' from various...
• Sound, vibration, thermal, moisture materials
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:51:09 -0700
  Years ago an owner did a windows out reno and posted a color drawing showing all the material layers he used for mitigating the...
• Re: NEW WEB SITE-copyright
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 06:38:31 -0500
  Phillip Bouton wrote: > > I believe you only need copyright permission if there is actually a > copyright on the materials posted on the web (not...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 00:08:12 -1000
  ...You actually need to ask a materials engineer for the scoop on what electrolysis is all about. Aloha, Ed
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:46:49 -0400
  ...I would think that a ten dollar toaster would be a good source of materials to make one. The internal element has a kilowatt...
• Re: poptop tent replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:51:59 -0700
  ...Lotsa different materials and colors. bob
• Re: Canvas roof carrier followup (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 23:06:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Perhaps they are able to keep their prices down because they have all the materials and tools on-hand. Just info, usual disclaimers :<) Charles...
• Re: moldy poptop cures?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 01:18:55 EDT
  Steve, A chlorine bleach solution should be enough, but, as you said << Lots of rinsing afterwards would be essential. >> I'd consult a materials...
• Soundproofing material FS -- correction
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pry
  Mon, 1 May 2006 13:57:30 -0700
  ...It's not as good (Extreme is the thinner of their two materials and is NOT the replacement for Brown Bread) but it's...
• other materials, was Re: Carbon fiber van tops...?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 09:48:26 -0700
  Related to this carbon fiber thread, anyone else remember the German custom T3 camper that used aluminum core panels in the construction? its shown...
• Re: Engine Wear
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 11:03:46 -0800
  ...To summarize, the current > materials set (post 1980 for VW/Audi) allows the choice of wall finishes, > materials, ring surfaces and compositions such that...
• VW Magazines
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 10:01:32 -0400
  ...more van material than the others? Barry Armitage Barry Armitage Editor, Materials Evaluation The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. PO Box 28518 1711...
• Re: westy insulation
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:13:19 -0700
  ...Alistair >I read somewhere that shellac is a good vapour barrier --- don't know about >its compatibility with other materials though... nor how long...
• Re: Any of you own the biodiesel burner in the shop at Colma?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 01:24:18 EDT
  ...However when you factor in the cost of your time cooking up the batch and getting the raw materials, fossil diesel starts to look...
• Re: jack, costs - At What Cost? Ecology and I am not green
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:31:45 -0600
  On 10/18/04 12:09 PM, "Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks" <gary2a@TELUS.NET> wrote: > As an aside, the cost of my raw materials...
• Damaged 86 - 91 instrument cluster film needed
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:45:29 -0400
  ...Please pmail price and condition and I will send money and self addressed stamped shipping materials if we agree. Thanks Ed
• Re: Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:11:07 -0700
  ...appears simple and at most I figure $50 in materials. > Likely less as some materials are on hand. Item new is $250. > > The VLVC...
• Re: [Bulk] Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:37:18 -0700
  ...appears simple and at most I figure $50 in materials. >> Likely less as some materials are on hand. Item new is $250. >> >> The VLVC...
• Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay or any?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 18:21:48 +0000
  I use a 4 x 8 foot trailer for materials that size, but I can get some 4 x 8 stuff in the camper...
• Zoltan Needs Headrests
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:41:32 -0700
  ...It is one of those Westies with the light corduroy seats (not the best choice of materials). But I guess even other colors should...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 19:44:52 EST
  ...The cap that we encountered was 2 grades below in weigh,materials & wokmanship it is not the black cap you are speaking of . it...
• Re: Westfalia decals in high reflective material
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 04:03:58 EST
  ...decal and have it replicated in any number of clors and materials manufactured by 3M. Cost around $20 for something the size of a...
• Four (4) 14" Alloy Wheels -- yours for the taking
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:21:05 -0400
  ...so, the only charge I'm asking is to cover packing materials and shipping to you. First reply will be notified -- you can send...
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:32:19 -0500
  This looks great Uncle Joel - I wonder if there is any effect to surrounding materials - say the rusted nut is in plastic - think there...
• Re: VERY IMPORTANT TO ME!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 95 18:18:45 PDT
  ...The ovens are all insulated by asbestos materials. I don't remember how many times I had opened up the insulation materials to repair...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:16:54 -0700
  ...It will be cheaper, even w/ shipping than the time/materials it will take you to build a set from scratch. I have seen...
• Re: Auto shifter cable: Ideas on making it longer?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:10:43 -0800
  ...They will have the tools and raw materials. Jim -------------------------------------------------- From: "BenT Syncro" <syncro@GMAIL.COM> Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 1:07 PM To...
• Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 11:12:48 -0700
  ...window seal slot, doesn't it? Has anyone tried any alternative materials? ===== Chris S.'85 Westy Camel -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/dadada.jpg...
• Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:52:50 -0500
  ...Although that one would hold only light objects and I'm sure there are other materials adapted in the same manner that would be...
• Re: mice
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:04:47 +0000
  ...There seems to be a rodent instinct to shred things that are soft for nesting materials. The rubber and plastic insulation on vehicle and...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:14:58 +0000
  ...Any thoughts from any materials scientists out there? Do > > we have any materials scientists on the list? > > > > My lead seals are rapidly going to...
• soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:53:12 -0700
  ...topic/20533-thoughts-on-fatmat/> That discussion claims that asphalt based materials will not last very long and that they smell. My interior is...
• Re: Manual Transmission Mount Bolt Grade
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:55:53 -0400
  ...http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/Materials-and-Grades/Bolt-Grade-Chart.aspx Ed >>> >>> The bolt I removed has 8.8 grade mark and...
• very impressive vanagon restore/camperizatio
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:21:19 -0700
  ...nice looking materials used in cabinets,. http://www.furgovw.org/index.php?topic=144546.0 alistair '86 syncro 7 passenger '82 westy, diesel converted...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 16:55:52 -0400
  > Only Porsche has done it right, and > it takes their uncompromising approach including engineering/design, > materials/metalurgy, precision manufacturing and testing to accomplish > this...
• Re: Bulley website/pages and a crazy idea
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 10:09:45 EDT
  ...The Q-Pads have a mixture of other materials in it, that all resonate at different frequencies, and that is what cancels out the...
• Re: what part is this???
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:39:55 -0400
  ...None of my reference materials gives a part number for the Dasher > diesel sump. Dashers use a 15 degree mount, so I doubt a...
• Re: Toilet (Porta Potty)
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 18:29:58 -0500
  ...Please be specific about what cleaning materials you use and how you empty these things. Your responses would be most appreciated. Dan Roberts 89...
• Post 86 dash foil replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 30 Jul 2022 09:59:11 -0700
  ...But the materials are better, Kapton instead of Mylar, and current traces in both sides. Anyway, he wants to determine the amount of interest...
• Re: !#?*@? Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 12:30:23 EDT
  ...The VW layout will be novel for them, but they have all the raw materials. Because of the cost, on a stock VW van...
• Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:38:46 -0700
  ...are junk? I have, and >there is clear evidence that the materials in these rotors are poor >quality, This is just like what we...
• Re: Sound Deadening - Dynamat or Something Else?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:15:22 -0700
  > however, many say that similar materials such as b-quiet is as > effective, but with a cheaper price. furthermore, some recommend an > extremely cheap...
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:02:58 EDT
  ...As Alistair and others have posted in times past (very subtle archive reference) there are new energy dissipating materials (eg. sorbothane) that are far...
• Re: a racial issue?????
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 23:13:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...in many A _couple_ hundred! Sheesh! I have about $500 in materials alone! Thom -- > Ever notice how fast Windows runs? Neither did I. Thom...
• Black rubber/vinyl/plastic care
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:31:10 -0400
  ...I seem to remember something about a "food" for those materials that kind of replaced the oils in them and kept them black. Any...
• Wolfsburg Crest Rear Mudflaps/was Re: MudFlap Repair/ My solution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 02:25:00 EDT
  ...Prices were very good, and I received the materials within about a week, here in Southern California. Hope this helps. Frank Grunthaner
• LOST VANAGON FILES
  Historical mailing list - john
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 11:11:01 -0500
  ...So if you are waiting for something from me (i.e purchase of 2.1L dipstick tube, Digifant training materials etc.), please contact me...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 16:10:22 -0400
  ...While state inspections vary, most places are concerned with.1) Do the brakes work? 2) Are the materials within tolerances? 3) And are the...
• Best top fabric for a wet climate
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 May 2012 18:21:31 -0700
  ...Any experiences with the new materials anyone would like to share? Thanks! Stuart '85 Westy
• Re: quick mod - sliding window rain screen
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:33:57 -0800
  ...Seemed easy enough to try though, especially if you have a garage/barn/workshop full of off cuts of various materials from past projects...
• Re: Clean Engine and Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 17:17:21 -0800
  ...Safe for all types of materials. You can find it at most motorcycle supply places. One caveat. If you have crud that is covering...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:44:21 -0800
  ...That $1 covers the tape and packing materials. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...