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Re: Soak Idle valve in carb. cleaner ...
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:26:56 -0500
Zoltan, Just spraying it with carb cleaner. The connecter end has an opening between the contacts which, unbeknownst to most, you can access an...
Re: Thanks for the help
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 03:42:36 -0500
...Said cleaner is available at any flaps - just make sure is is electronic spray cleaner - not electrical cleaner. You want a highly volatile cleaner...
bow-wow blues
Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:55:45 -0400
...Used cleaner on mass air sensor. Am running 4x super-zoot injector/carb cleaner through in current tank of gas. Plugs I took out...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:36:07 -0400
...Parts Cleaner Recommendations > Tim, > > When it comes to parts cleaners, you'll pretty much get what you paid for. > In my opinion, traditional solvent...
Re: Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1 - use Brake Parts cleaner...
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 29 May 2005 09:21:01 -0700
...Repeatedly. > A little easier to use than gasoline and a little safer > (though Brake Parts Cleaner is extremely flammable too). Don't > forget to...
Re: Cold start issue [SOLVED] - Contact cleaner??
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 8 Jun 2011 17:20:09 -0700
...I unplugged, peered at, added a bit of > contact > > cleaner into, then re-plugged the connector back into the Temp 2 > > sensor,and now...
Re: Polish or Wax?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:27:19 -0800
Meguiar's Cleaner Wax is what you are looking for Jeff. Same as the Classic, cleaner and wax together, "two, two, two products in...
Re: Engine cleaner?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 4 Nov 2003 16:23:28 -0500
...The carwash engine cleaner itself doesn't really cut grease well, but Gunk followed by the high pressure hose removes it pretty easily. Remember...
Re: New Vanagon Owner - 82 Diesel - Saying Hi, Questions
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 12:54:46 -0600
...Using this together with a steam cleaner that I borrowed (not filling the cleaner with detergent, just spraying the Tuff Stuff on, scrubbing, then...
Ultrasonic cleaners for small parts
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:57:09 -0800
Has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner for small automotive parts before? I've seen them used by jewelers with awesome results. I'm thinking...
Re: cleaning carpets/rugs/seats
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 14:10:40 -0400
...mark, try running a second and possibly third cycle without any soap or cleaner in the machine, just straight water. the soap residue left...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:13:07 -0700
Tim, When it comes to parts cleaners, you'll pretty much get what you paid for. In my opinion, traditional solvent is still the...
Re: Bride of RapidIdle
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 18:12:41 EST
...hoses and a rubber hoop type affair) and run carb cleaner/brake cleaner through it..reinstall it..Better? No? remove the right (pass side...
Re: Injector cleaning
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:38:46 -0500
...I clamped this w/the cleaner inside.Then I attached an electrical fitting to the fuel injector electrical connection.This was donated by Crazy...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:48:19 -0400
...Parts Cleaner Recommendations > Anyone have a suggestion on parts cleaners and which solvent to use? > So far I have looked at two--the 3...
Re: New Vanagon Owner - 82 Diesel - Saying Hi, Questions
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 17:26:12 -0600
...Using this together with a steam cleaner that I > borrowed (not filling the cleaner with detergent, just spraying the Tuff > Stuff on, scrubbing, then...
Westy Roof wax/cleaner
Historical mailing list - SCurtis269
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:51:39 EDT
...I've tried marine wax/cleaner for fiberglass and gelcoats, but is only lasts for a couple of months and it seems to remove...
Re: mice in the bus
Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
Wed, 14 Nov 2001 20:49:04 -0500
...Remember the air cleaners... theyhad that long snout with the weighted lever at the end? Well I found six mouse skeletons inside that air...
Re: engine twitch
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 09:19:02 -0600
...The cure for that car was a bottle of Autobaun Injector Cleaner every few months. (this fix was recommended by the VW parts counter...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:03:13 -0700
A few years ago, I cobbled together a parts cleaner made from a plastic tub (a cat box?), aquarium heater, small aquarium pump and...
Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
Historical mailing list - Greg Boege / Earthstraps
Sat, 16 May 2009 13:37:20 -0700
...Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ??? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 9:40 AM I need to thoroughly...
Re: AFM cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:26:47 -0600
...Was it > isopropyl > alcohol? I've lost that message and don't ahve any electrical > contact > cleaner on hand. I want to clean things...
Re: Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1 - use Brake Parts cleaner...
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sun, 29 May 2005 08:52:53 -0700
I've found that "Brake Parts Cleaner" and rags with a bit of texture are best for cleaning oily deposits off of engines. Autozone...
Re: Steam Cleaning?
Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:45:16 -0700
I use driveway cleaner that I buy at Costco. This is very strong though you can cut it with water. If you have shiny...
cleaning up that ratty idle
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Thu, 12 Jan 1995 08:35:02 CST6CDT
...Clean your fuel injectors with a fuel injection cleaner system that taps into the fuel rail... NOT one of those cans of mystery cleaners...
Re: How to care for window mouldings?
Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:07:31 EDT
Griots Garage has two products called Rubber Cleaner and Vinyl and Rubber Dressing. I haven't tried the cleaner but they recommend using it...
Re: Odd looking air cleaner
Historical mailing list
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:25:35 EST
...I'm not really interested in the van, just curious if this is a factory air cleaner. <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI...
Re: Ultrasonic cleaners for small parts
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 14:11:22 -0600
...Ultrasonic cleaners for small parts Has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner for small automotive parts before? I've seen them used by jewelers with...
Re: Auto trans - not shifting into 3rd when cold?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:07:34 -0500
...Before you junk it,try seafoam auto trans cleaner at advance auto.This is not another seal conditioner, but a nasty cleaner.Real nasty...
Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Sat, 16 May 2009 11:16:12 -0700
...Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ??? > I need to thoroughly clean the dash and some other plastics. > > I want to try and prevent...
Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:25:58 -0400
...Is the Zetec cleaner? > I've heard that it cannot pass California emissions test. It's far cleaner than a waterboxer. California won't...
Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 17 May 2009 13:15:30 -0500
...further deterioration due to UV on the > plastics. > > What would be the best cleaner/protector for that task. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > >
Re: Cold start issue [SOLVED] - Contact cleaner??
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 8 Jun 2011 18:19:23 -0700
...Cold start issue [SOLVED] - Contact cleaner?? | |I used some-a dis stuff: | |<http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.188/.f> | |(It...
Re: New to me Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 6 Apr 2021 16:09:20 -0700
...I'd suggest you put in a can of Liqui Moly valve cleaner on a half tank or 2 cans on a full tank...
ATTENTION all turbo-diesel converters!
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Sat, 20 Jun 1998 20:49:24 -0400
...But I'm trying to find a suitable air cleaner and then the hose, pipe or whatever to get the air from the air...
Re: [T2] RAINING IN BALTIMORE
Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:17:37 -0500
...You can buy a can of "volatile" (some are non-flammable) carburetor cleaner or brake cleaner spray, with a "straw" that attaches to the...
Re: idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:39:47 +0000
They also make electrical connection cleaner for this purpose. The advanage of using an electrical cleaner is they use high purity solvents which do...
Re: How to remove/replace airflow meter ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 Aug 2013 14:25:00 -0400
...So far I've removed the electrical >connector, the hose connector and all the air-cleaner clips. The >air-cleaner cover will not budge...
on the road again (was jammed fuel pump)
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Thu, 12 Aug 2004 17:39:18 -0400
...I took the used pump and pumped some parts cleaner fluid through it to make sure I didn't have any gunk, then I...
Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 6 Jul 2021 08:49:35 -0700
You may want to try carpet cleaner or Simple Green but do a test first. On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 7:23 AM...
Re: Some kind of cleaner/restorative for brown auto shift handle?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:02:55 -0400
...I remember that two, three months ago, someone posted here about a cleaner or restorative that was good for the crumbling brown auto transmission...
berryman's B-9 Carb Cleaner
Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:15:49 EDT
...If it is Berryman's B-9 Carburetor and Engine Parts Cleaner, it works great, and does no damage. It is also delicious on...
Re: upolstery cleaner
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Jun 1997 13:32:24 -0400 (EDT)
"Simple.....Green......is............people."
Re: harness, cap fix
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 28 Nov 1999 08:28:08 -0600
...Let >> the cleaner evaporate. >> >> Replace cover, and seal with a good tape. >> >> Make sure it is electronic (not electrical) cleaner -evaporates super fast, >> very...
Re: Best Hand Cleaner
Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
Mon, 24 May 1999 00:42:44 EDT
...Additionally, if you treat your hands with a lanolin based hand cleaner BEFORE you get all greasy and grimy...you'll find that everything...
Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
Sat, 16 May 2009 10:26:10 -0700
...Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ??? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 9:40 AM I need to thoroughly...
Re: "Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives)
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:06:36 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: "Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives) Hi all. I had an incredibly stuck drum, and used "Liquid Wrench" to...
Re: internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:52:26 -0700
...I don't recommend going 'too nutty' with cleaner additives at all. Sometimes youcan push something that is tired over the edge .. and turn...
"Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives)
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:32:22 -0400
...I used "Brake Parts Cleaner" to clean the shoes. Will the BPC effectivly clean the LW off the shoe linings? Or does LW soak...
Re: Parts cleaners
Historical mailing list
Mon, 06 Feb 1995 13:30:58 +0500
...while slightly more expensive than paint thinner, >> works even better! > >My cleaner of choice is Kerosene! > Yea, but it leaves everything so oily! been...
Re: Westy Interior Cleaning Products
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 21:59:27 EDT
...These seem to be pretty dirty, and a friend recommended > Turtle Wax foam upholstery cleaner... Although I've never used it in my camper...
AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:46:16 -0800
...Today I grounded the AFM and cleaned the resistive surface with electrical contact cleaner. I think I have covered allt he bases for a...
Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:23:49 -0400
...As far as I know the plastic disolvers are usually labeled "ELECTRIC" cleaner as opposed to "ELECTRONIC". I am probably being overly paranoid in...
questions about original air cleaners and tin
Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 11:07:17 -0800 (PST)
Hi Folks, I find myself in need of a stock air cleaner. I recently had to rebuild my 30-PICT-1 carb and the...
Re: air flow meter cleaning
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 22:12:05 -0500
...Based on the materials found therein, I don't see why any kind of electrical contact cleaner wouldn't work. Mike John Goubeaux wrote...
Turbo-d air cleaner - what works
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Sun, 2 Aug 1998 12:16:43 -0400
...The air cleaner cannister off an '88 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais with the 2.3 litre "Quad-4" motor will work nicely in front of...
Re: Update on upholstery problem...
Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 22:59:31 -0400
...If it really looks that bad, you have nothing to lose by using a steam cleaner. I've seen three late model westys cleaned...
Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:54:52 -0400
>The Bentley shows >that the vent from the bottom of the charcoal filter goes to the air >cleaner, but the hose on mine goes...
Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:25:20 -0700
...On the note of spot checking cleaners...... My canvas was already pretty "mottled" and this is all kind of an experiment so I wasn...
Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sun, 7 Sep 2008 17:34:33 -0500
Anyone have a suggestion on parts cleaners and which solvent to use? So far I have looked at two--the 3.5 gallon table...