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• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:08:57 -0700
  I am guilty of using "silicon grease" as shorthand for polydimethylsiloxane thickened with amorphous fumed silica. I use it to lubricate both with silicon...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:49:07 -0600
  ...It features a proprietary Silica compound and >>directional tread > >------------------------------------------------------------ >+ To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to >+ listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 14:42:06 -0400
  ...It is a Ethylene Glycol >coolant, that is Silicate and Phosphate free. Rather than the typical green >or blue color, it is a red...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:23:16 -0500
  ...It features a proprietary Silica compound and directional tread pattern, and received the top rating in a German road test comparison. It is designed...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:32:59 -0800
  ...The Kumho AT 51 tirerack.com description includes "cut-resistant dual silica tread compound optimized for strength and heat dispersal". Searching online, I see...
• Re: save this '89 westy!!!! $4500 Re: Another C4C vanagon, this time at a VW dealer
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:13:35 -0600
  ...until monday, and then the motor will be siezed with liquid >> silicate... >> >> SOMEONE BUY THIS!!!! >> RUSSELVW.COM >> THEIR NUMBER IS >> 410-744-2300 >> >> >> In...
• Re: Nexen Winguard 231 Ice Snow Tire?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:58:42 -0400
  ...This has a similar silica compound and directional tread design to the Nokian and Vredestein snows, but is not studdable (to my knowledge). Kumho...
• Re: Oil recommendations simplified
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:00:52 -0700
  ...I pulled the filter out of both cars, > installed pleated paper filters, changed the oil and subsequent oil analysis > showed that silica readings dropped...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:48:02 -0500
  ...I have been experimenting with hi-temp grill paint, hi-temp silicon, and silica based muffler cement. Good luck, Larry A. On Fri, Jul...
• Re: Prestone anti-freeze (Dex Cool)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 14:47:55 -0400
  ...It also states that is free from phosphates and silicates. Thanks, George '85 Westfalia
• Re: K&N air filters
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:09:00 -0800
  ...Of the debris this filters don't stop is silica. Sand, concrete dust from road wear etc. This stuff will show up in oil...
• Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 14:05:03 -0800
  ...Basically, the stock pipes are some fancy silica steel alloy and the S+S jobbers are plain mild steel. Not to mention the serious...
• Re: Fluids Analysis!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 23:46:29 -0800
  ...The Fox will require > changing due to silica and resulting wear particles. The air inlet is in a > great place to clean the top...
• Re: Where to purchase oil analysis kit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:46:17 -0700
  ...I've tested my "new" '85 at each oil change now twice, and its showing improvement in wear metals and silica (originally from dry...
• What's your vanagon antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:37:50 -0700
  ...Dex-Cool formulas are usually pink or orange, are phosphate free and have low or no silicates. They are considered long-life. Dex-Cool...
• Re: K & N Recharger
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:44:50 -0800
  ...same media as the > intake filters) and not keeping it oiled, > silica passed, got into the oil and then the > main bearings. With 4k...
• Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:58:05 -0500
  ...modified acrylic latex resin NE magnesium silicate 14807-96-6 calcium carbonate 471-34-1 mica 12001-26-2 Yeah... Not real hard to...
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:38:16 -0600
  ...good, not real messy, and it's a hand held devise, silica sand and all. Later, Terry E-mail message From Robert�Steven�Fish...
• 83.5 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:21:48 -0500
  ...Mobil 1 15W-50 with German oil filters Prestone Long Life coolant (orange, silicate and phosphate free) Location: Conyers, GA Price: $3950 obo Contact...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 04:57:18 -0230
  ...More surface > area will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing silicates > to go through. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Antifreeze+phosphate article
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:25:42 CST6CDT
  ...They could meet Ford and forthcoming GM standards only with an antifreeze that contained phosphate and silicates. Silicate is an established inhibitor of aluminum...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 16:35:48 -0500
  ...Utilizes hybrid organic acid technology to minimize inhibitor depletion Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula Provides protection against liner pitting and corrosion...
• Re: Phosphate free coolant...
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 11:28:33 -0500
  ...It is phosphate free and silica > free. it is not more expensive than most other brands. I buy it in my > local Pep Boys...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:17:09 -0700
  ...You want to ensure that silica is not floating in the oil that the oil filter can’t handle. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:20:26 -0500
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The new Prestone stuff in the yellow bottle states that it is "Phosphate Free". > > Phosphate and silicate is...
• Alaska Vanagon Saga....was: Finally... My Van Has a Name
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 23:11:08 EDT
  ...I then filled and bled the coolant ( of course, I cary spare phosphate/silicate free coolant thanks to list advice) and got everything put...
• Re: K&N air filters
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:49:46 -0500
  ...Of the > debris this filters don't stop is silica. Sand, concrete dust from road > wear etc. This stuff will show up in oil...
• Re: Really Inexpensive Coolant
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 19:02:35 -0800
  ...It is their >private label. > >It is phosphate-free, silicate free, and free of 2 or 3 other things I've >never heard of...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:39:09 +0000
  ...The Kumho AT 51 tirerack.com description includes "cut-resistant dual silica tread compound optimized for strength and heat dispersal". Searching online, I see...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:16:49 -0800
  ...It features a proprietary Silica compound and > > directional tread > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Oil leak after body work... mystery solved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:56:15 -0400
  ...The fine silica can make its way through most filters. Change those fluids and maybe consider oil testing so you know. When dong sand...
• Re: Home Made Brake Pressure Bleeder: *might* add moisture to brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 May 2016 05:27:40 -0400
  ...You can reduce surface area by floating a barrier in the reservoir, and reduce humidity by passing the air through a bed of silica...
• Re: for the record water is not corrosive
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 1 May 2004 05:20:40 +0000
  ...Andrew Grebneff wrote: > > > Depends on what the tubes are made from. Silica glasses are soluble > > in "ordinary" (impure) water; I'm not sure about...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:27:54 -0700
  ...Polyglycol DOT 3 & 4 brake fluids and silica gel are hygroscopic. Hydrophilic is water loving, meaning it will hold on to water if exposed...
• phosphates in Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 17:20:01 -0500
  ...For those consumers who would feel more comfortable using a phosphate-free antifreeze, our Prestoner Extended Life 5/150 is phosphate, silicate, and borate...
• Re: thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 11:58:24 -0800
  ...It is phosphate and silicate free as is the Autobahn coolant. Available in the automotive section of most department stores. Takes a couple of...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:53:59 -0400
  ...toothpaste >> consistency. Knead the tube before use as liquid separates >> sometimes. Silicate-based cement that bakes hard, very useful >> stuff. Victor is a good...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:24:21 -0600
  ...You want to ensure that silica is not floating in the oil that the oil filter can�t handle. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon...
• Engine Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 1997 01:49:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Corrosion Inhibitor also contains molybdenum, which helps protect aluminum from corrosion, and will prevent the buildup of silicate and phosphae deposits, the sludge that...
• Re: coolant type--i give up
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:22:41 -0600
  ...now,dex-cool with silicates or w/o silicates(ha ha) still very confusing. anything someone says to use, someone else says its no...
• Re: orange coolant has electrolysis inhibs?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 23 May 1999 22:23:51 -0400
  ...Texaco >> >DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. >> >Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
• Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 06:58:35 -0800
  ...Basically, the stock pipes are some fancy silica steel alloy and the S+S jobbers are plain mild steel. Not to mention the serious...
• Re: Air intake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 May 2008 22:06:08 -0400
  ...oil testing to evaluate the efficiency of the filter being used. Silica can be extremely hard on an engine. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Minimum tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 06:53:35 -0700
  ...Also, sand also contains salt and other nasty stuff and the silica > will easily get into the engine. With all you putting into your...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 16 May 2014 11:06:48 -0600
  To All According to the Prestone Extended Life (YellowBottle) Label it is ~ Silicate, Phosphate, Borate and Nitrite Free ~ While these days I prefer to...
• pH was: Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:22:29 -0500
  ...PH 7.5-8.0) > Zerex G-05 is a low-silicate, low-pH, phosphate-free, pre-charged formula > that is designed to protect...
• Re: VW antifreeze ?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 21:24:17 -0500
  ...the formula is ethylene glycol based which doesn't contain phosphates, silicates, bromides or amines. > The green propylene glycol based antifreeze Sierra may be...
• AW: morons (red coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 12:43:45 -0700
  Ken- ive been using the US counterpart that is silicate and phosphate free- the orange prestone of havoline for 4 year on my inline...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:27:23 -0600
  ...been experimenting with hi-temp grill paint, hi-temp > >silicon, and silica based muffler cement. > > > >Good luck, > >Larry A. > > > > > >On Fri, Jul 22, 2011...
• Re: K & N Recharger
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 11:04:46 -0800
  ...same media as the > > intake filters) and not keeping it oiled, > > silica passed, got into the oil and then the > > main bearings. With 4k...
• Re: What's your vanagon antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - gojira
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:23:32 -0700
  ...pink or orange, > are phosphate free and have low or no silicates. > They are considered long-life. > Dex-Cool is compatible with conventional green...
• ANTIFREEZE
  Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
  Mon, 22 May 2000 11:20:05 -0400
  ...damage I may have done? and (2) What about phosphate and silicate free anti-freeze? Saw some of this at the auto parts store...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 18 Mar 1997 02:22:10 -0600 (CST)
  ...The (orange) Prestone I've switched to is listed as 5/100 (!) - 5 years, 100k miles; states on the container that it is "silicate...
• Re: Volks Cafe (ie Volks Motorsports.com) is awesome!
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:34:00 -0700
  ...coated with silicone spray, and stored in a plastic bag with silica gel!). Glad I bought new ones! Anyone want a couple of 15...
• Re: hidden oil leak ??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:48:00 -0500
  ...Wear particles and silica are often above limits when I have customers oil tested. On my own FOX, the TG filters were giving me...
• Re: idiots for clunkers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:43:20 -0700
  ...Dodge pickup drained of oil and filled with the special sodium silicate mixture until it locked up.� Painful to listen to.� The reporter did...
• pressure bleeding the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 21:43:47 -0400
  ...I also used a high quality Silica track pump with built in gauge to monitor the pressure I was adding to the system. I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Dec 2012 - Special issue (#2012-341)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:52:44 -0800
  ...Get that extra HP >> you can't feel and let that silica right in there. > McNeely: >> What are the "better filters that you refer...
• Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze.Quotes from owners manual and more--
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:14:50 EDT
  ...our <A HREF="http://www.prestone.com/products/14.htm">Prestone� Extended Life 5/150 Antifreeze/Coolant</A> is phosphate, silicate, and borate free.
• Re: Soda blasting question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:10:29 -0400
  Soda Blasting cannot remove rust as soda is very soft and does not have the abrasive qualities of silica or other hard abrasives. Remove...