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• Re: Silicone, silcone/latex caulking question (Has VC. Honest!)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:43:20 -0800
  ...of what I mean: > > > > > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/HeaterCoreSide.html > > > > > > It's not 100% silicone, but may be a silicone...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 22:08:23 -0400
  ...If I were to take a guess, I'd plump for D 176 001 A3 Silicone Adhesive Sealant (black) for sealing blah blah blah...
• Re: water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:25:07 -0400
  I second no silicone. The silicone might prevent the o-ring from working as designed. Chris S. On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 1...
• Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 19 May 2001 22:31:04 -0500
  ...I've given it a good shot of spray silicone at the rubber parts. I've can't stop the squeeking. It gets quiet...
• Exterior front tranny seal worked, at least for now!
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 12:46:51 -0600
  ...As soon as its dry I apply two successive coats of silicone, the second about an hour later. The exterior metal is clean enough...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroof - DUMPING! HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:14:17 -0400
  yeah, the silicone! damn, well, it is a good thing that my seal was already no good because I had to take a razor...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:42:15 -0800
  ...Personally, I like Dow-Corning #4, Valve and Stopcock lubricant, thicker consistancy than the other silicone greases. If you like thinner, I believe the...
• Re: rain guard
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:38:25 EST
  ...My question is, if you silicone them in, what happens when you want to take them out? Will it mess up the channels and...
• Re: Seams
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 04:17:30 -0800
  --- Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> wrote: > > is there any reason you > > couldn't use a decent white > > silicone caulk on a...
• Re:Sliding door, (use WD-40 for rubber?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 13:25:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Fine, But I'd suggest spray silicone lubricant, rather than WD-40. Any oil based lubricant will deteriorate rubber. Silicone is good for rubber...
• Re: Nashua silicone tape vs Rescue Tape (tm)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:55:42 -0500
  >At 09:46 PM 1/26/2011, Max Wellhouse wrote: >> It's called "Mighty Fixit" Flexible Silicone Wrap. Distributed >> by Nature's Pillows in...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:48:52 -0400
  Lacquer thinner doesn't remove silicone? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Karl Mullendore Sent: Monday...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:14:47 -0400
  At 04:03 PM 7/4/2010 Sunday, Rob wrote: >I'd guess HF silicone tape is not something worth buying, thanks for the...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:15:57 -0700
  ...Mike Snow > As far as I know, WD-40 is a propane propelled silicone, that's it. > Silicone is a good choice or installing...
• Re: wet floor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 21:41:28 -0400
  Mike Collum wrote: > You'll find postings in the archives where some have gone around (under) > the windshield seal with silicone with success. I...
• Wrong brake fluid??????????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 18:37:51 +0200
  Hi I am reading the Bentley, and suddenly to my scare I read; "Do not add or mix DOT 5 silicone type brake fluid...
• Re: Silicone, silcone/latex caulking question (Has VC. Honest!)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:28:15 -0700
  ...of what I mean: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/HeaterCoreSide.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's not 100% silicone, but may be a silicone...
• Re: Rubber seal
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kraft
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 15:43:56 -0600
  ...I don't know exactly what "GOOP" is, but I chose GE Silicone II because if I ever want to replace the whole seal...
• Re: Original poptop and window seals leave trails of black residue after rain on my white 91 MV
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:11:18 -0600
  ...I saturate part of a shop towel with silicone spray lube, then rub that on the seal in one direction until the rag dries...
• Re: silicone tape (self-fusing)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:02:09 -0500
  ...It was black silicone and was called F4 tape, IIRC. I still keep some in my toolbox for various automotive uses. You could use...
• Re: Gas Tank is In!!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 16:51:57 EST
  In a message dated 2/11/01 3:40:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, maxjoyce@IPA.NET writes: << Silicone will have to do for...
• Re: AMV 188 000 02
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:17:19 -0700
  On my syncro it seemed like silicone caulk. Say that one out loud why don't you ? :-) It's just to seal against water...
• Re: Dometic flue, sealing
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:15:54 -0400
  ...I used a light coating of clear silicone so that it would be easy to remove later if I wanted and you couldn't...
• Re: Exhaust flange silicone sealer
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:31:06 -0500
  ...Exhaust flange silicone sealer > People should always be aware that the use of silicone sealants where an > oxygen sensor is involved is a big...
• Decisions, Decisions
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:52:12 -0800
  Probably the simplest is to use silicone sealer as the glue. If used sparingly, it will be plenty strong enough, and yet will allow...
• Re: Mysterous puddle....wheres the leak?!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
  Tue, 12 May 1998 01:22:24 EDT
  ...There was some discussion regarding silicone recently (past three months?) >> ----end snip----- Ya I remember actually I believe it was reference to something I...
• Re: water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:14:04 -0700
  If you're talkin' the blue rtv silicone. I never let any of that come within 5 miles of any engine I'm working...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 10:04:13 -0800
  ...Good silicone filling all holes, all the way thru, that is smart for boats If you anticipate removing the fasteners at a future time...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:37:29 -0400
  ...I put >>the hose under pressure. >> >>Edward > >I'd guess HF silicone tape is not something worth buying, thanks for the tip. > > > >Rob >becida...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:25:01 -0700
  On 1/4/05 4:55 PM, "Ken Lewis" <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET> wrote: > He probably meant a silicone type material. Silicone sprays...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:02:18 -0500
  Mineral spirits and /or Prep Sol works well for removing any trace of silicone prior to painting. Mineral spirits is my choice of products...
• Re: Exhaust flange silicone sealer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:44:23 -0800
  People should always be aware that the use of silicone sealants where an oxygen sensor is involved is a big no-no. It the...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:35:39 -0600
  Send Me a Link,,, I am not able to find any special clamps for Silicone Hose on they’re site ~ > On 29 Jun , 2024...
• Re: electrical insulation - source for fusion or silicone tape
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 13:12:57 -0400
  Joy et al, The was a discussion yesterday about fusion tape although it was called silicone tape that started under '85 geysering coolant" and...
• Re: Nashua silicone tape vs Rescue Tape (tm)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:14:58 -0500
  ...It's called "Mighty > Fixit" Flexible Silicone Wrap. Distributed by Nature's Pillows > in Trevose, Pennsylvannia website is www.buythetape.com Says > it's...
• Re: Gutter spill
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:02:03 -0400
  ...I have thought about running a thick bead of clear silicone which might be enough to channel the water around? but I am not...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 01:05:07 +0200
  ...I thought the advantage of the DOT 5 silicone brake fluid was that > it didn't absorb moisture and that's why it's...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 22:29:40 -0500
  ...I do not believe in using silicone sealer on aluminum blocks or components. Aluminum is porous and oil or coolant will be absorbed into...
• Solved: fridge blowing out!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:16:34 -0700
  ...so that the Silicone Caulking will stick to them. 5. Squeeze a bead of Silicone Caulking (I used GE Silicone called Household Glue... clear...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 10:37:02 -0800
  ...Good silicone filling all holes, all the way thru, that is smart for boats If you anticipate removing the fasteners at a future time...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:59:50 -0700
  ...I'd try again ~ But this time I used CRC HeavyDuty SiliconeSpray & it worked ~ Don't ask me why ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 26 Feb...
• Re: seam sealer
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:36:12 -0500
  ...seam sealer? > Exactly?? Why can't I use a marine grade silicone sealer, or any kind of > non-water based sealant from a tube...
• Re: rain guard
  Historical mailing list - George Nahrebecky
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:28:57 -0400
  ...Very disappointed. > Dieter > 84GL >> > > > have to silicone them into upper window channel.. > > chris I had the same problem. Wound up using duct tape to...
• RE: storing CV boots
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 30 Jan 97 09:40:10
  Be careful if you use silicone. There are several different types and contain petroleum components that will break down rubber. Scuba diving shops carry...
• Sealant on poptop bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:22:00 -0500
  ...Any ideas what that might be or what I should use in its place? After the recent conversations about silicone, I'm hesitant to...
• Re: Trying to replace front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:48:04 -0700
  ...Try LOADS of silicone spray, and show the rubber parts who's boss. They do come apart, but I forget which piece is first...
• Re: Silicone in oil analysis
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:01:32 -0400
  Sand??? Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:21:06 -0700
  ...Perhaps you should go to home > depot and look for silicone tools and solvents. > > >> Goopy stuff on dish drainer >> >
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 12:55:10 -0700
  ...Silicon as in silicates, Silicon Valley and computer chips and Silicone as in lubricants and breast implants. ----- Original Message ----- From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 13:39:33 -0500
  ...Good silicone filling all holes, all the way thru, that is smart for boats If you anticipate removing the fasteners at a future time...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:23:50 -0400
  ...On 9/22/2014 10:48 PM, PSD wrote: > Lacquer thinner doesn't remove silicone? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Emblems
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:47:47 -0700
  This one is held on with plain old silicone sealer. http://members.cox.net/leolipert/emblem2
• Re: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 18:13:36 -0800
  ...sell customers a $3000 fluid coupling when all it needs it a >> change of $20 worth of silicone brake fluid. whose willing to try...
• Question - RE: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 22:29:41 -0500
  ...Silicone! They have silicone which lasts for over 20 years ( I saw something from GE that said it lasted 45years!) that can be painted...
• Re: Silicone, silcone/latex caulking question (Has VC. Honest!)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:58:33 -0800
  ...of what I mean: > > > > > > > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/HeaterCoreSide.html > > > > > > > > It's not 100% silicone, but may be a silicone...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:27:49 -0800
  ...It's easier to use than silicone, and I think seals better over time. Alistair > On Dec 30, 2016, at 4:03 PM, Edward...
• Silicone grease for rubber seals
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 24 Jan 1995 08:33:54 CST6CDT
  ...Any ideas or solutions would be appreciated. > > Steve > '83 Vanagon L GM makes a silicone based grease made specifically for lubricating rubber door seals...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:37 EDT
  ...I have been using and promoting the use of Loctite Ultra Copper RTV Silicone Sealant on the exhaust flat gaskets for years and unless...
• Re: Antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Dec 2018 15:49:40 +0000
  Thanks Dan.  Good call on the silicone.  I guess I Wii just persuade it to come out of the bottom.Thanks all. Dave B...
• Re: cleaning/shining the westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 22 May 2006 05:53:21 -0400
  I'm certainly no chemist so maybe there's a world of difference between adding raw silicone oil and silicone that's received some...