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Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:18:59 -1000
...Do them and the allen head screws in stainless with anti-sieze > compound. > > Tomorrow I begin to reassemble the oil cooler, hoses and filter...
Re: [WetWesties] running Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS Tires all year??
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 06:19:38 -0600
...than > > a summer M & S tire due to a softer tire compound, > > And the may not endure or resist really high temperatures also, like...
Re: 1.9L intermittent stalling at random
Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:51:30 -0800
...keep that nice and clean, and even use Heat Sink Transfer Compound (99 cents at Radio Shack) on it (coat the back of the...
Re: roof racks
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 12:30:17 -0500
...It's a good idea to take anti-sieze compound and lightly paint the threads and the cam pin so they come on and...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:33:45 -0500
...If increasing the efficiency increases the creation and release of > > harmful compounds such as NOx that is a problem and that is the main...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:52:27 -0400
...I also use a bit of lapping compound and lap the cylinders into the heads to get the top of the cylinders really clean...
Re: snow tires
Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:04:01 -0800
...it's not only their tread design, > >> it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice and > >> snow and cold slippery surfaces...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:25:59 -0700
...have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Can’t recall the details, but permatex...
Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:27:14 -0500
...As always, in any rust proofing on a Vanagon, avoid any "rubberized" rustproofing compound which sets into place a time bomb for the destruction...
Re: maybe too much information is worse...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 May 2006 00:47:06 -0400
...The Vanagon engine is a low tolerance, (sloppy) engine further compounded by an engine case that expands and lets the bearings get loose along...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:26:03 -0400
...like to put a tiny, tiny bit of copper anti-seize compound on the > edges of the pads where they slide . > and ...guide pins...
Apology to List...especially the Mechanics
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:03:26 -0700
...that when dealt with early are easy, but if ignored start compounding.� "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."� That sort...
Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:50:51 -0400
...80's > Civics! Maybe they are made of a stronger rubber compound or maybe > they will truly fail around the end of their predicted...
Re: gas prices? change quickly? vanagon content. :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:56:06 -0500
...folks up at the airbase and bringing them back to their compound. and as time went on, i got used to them .. the aussies...
of interest only to those traveling to mexico
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:06 -0700
...Latin American drug underworld will be extremely difficult to replicate, something compounded by the arrest of his top lieutenant, Quinones. The hierarchal structure of...
Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:08:28 -0700
...Lube all pivot and contact points sparingly - anti-seize compound or lubriplate white grease. -------------------------- extra - another important thing going together ..make sure the parking...
Re: Brake Fade
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:54:03 -0700
...the pads.. >>I use the tiniest bit of copper anti-sieze compound on the edges of >>the metal part of the pads where they...
Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Ben
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:22:10 -0400
...But, when the truth was >told, he was too embarrassed to accept that he made a bad decision, and >unfortunately he compounded that decision...
Re: Update to power steering rack replacement- Surfacing shaft suggestions
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:46:39 -0700
...What would be the best way to surface it to it's > original finish? Fine wet sandpaper, rubbing compound or something else. > > TIA!! > > > > > Nate...
Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 16:13:47 -0800
...In manufacturing of certain tires , chlorine is added to make the butyl rubber compound . Burning tires or plastics is an example of how ozone...
List of stuff for sale in Vallejo
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Apr 1995 18:49:22 -0700
...I lapped the valves by hand so there was some grinding compound left in the guide. The guide was toast after a couple thousand...
Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:26:33 EDT
...After the paint has cured use rubbing compound to blend the edges of the new and old paint. It will never be perfect but...
Re: hankook ra-08 copies
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 8 May 2016 15:52:00 -0700
...make the tread >>>>> look the same cosmetically, but if the rubber compound is different, it's a >>>>> different tire. The tires they checked were...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:03:49 -0700
...I lube under the hold-down spring ...with copper anti-seize compound, just a tiny bit. I lube with copper anti-seize compound the...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:25:53 -0800
...Very fine grinding > compound in a moderate lubricant was applied lightly to the valve face, > and then with the head at the right angle...
Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....FIXED
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:19:56 -0500
...At least use some Loctite retaining compound to keep it in place. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:59:28 -0500
...You mix the body putty components together until the compound is the same color as the pink spatulas that come with it. they are...
Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:42:54 -0400
...There is a actual flush compound it is pricey not sure about the mineral spirits but if it works for you and you get...
Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:15:57 -0700
...80's > > Civics! Maybe they are made of a stronger rubber compound or maybe > > they will truly fail around the end of their predicted...
Re: Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:30:13 -0700
...Be careful not > to cross-thread the die. > > --When putting it all back together, use a good quality anti-seize compound > (I use permatex...
Re: rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:52:21 -0700
...I do one side at a time. > > I put anti-seize compound on the end of the shoes where they touch the > bottom pivot...
Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:59:03 -0700
...there is tire rubber compound too ...that varies a lot considering what the tire is designed to do well and for itss price. It...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:38 -0700
...While the cylinders are out I also use them with some lapping compound the clean the heads where the cylinders have to seal. You...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:50:43 -0500
...installed bare metal-to-metal at > the > > > threads. > > > Either anti-seize compound.. > > > or ..this works super well, I put red Permatex High tach on...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:29:37 -0400
...have answer, but I like to put on some gasket sealing compound on those tyoe of things >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can’t recall the details, but permatex...
Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 03:54:38 EST
...to finish a design for a microanalytical laboratory to analyze organic compounds in melted water surrounding a cryo-robot we are proposing to profile...
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:20:28 -0800
...it's the rubber compound ... the newer the model of studless winter tire ..the better. They're making progress there all the time. On...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - Annie
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:04:27 -0700
...Some compound the >> concern >> > by adding an auxiliary battery under the driver's seat, or under the >> rear >> > passenger seat. >> > >> > I think Scott Daniel...
Re: gas filler neck leak
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:57:43 -0400
...cant make the proper alignment; what would be an appropriate filler compound to use around the filler neck to tank conection in an attempt...
Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:01:58 -0800
...free! > > https://www.texacolubricants.com/en_uk/home/products/rust-proof-compound-l.html > > Best to "bottom blast" and wash frequently in the winter...
Re: hankook ra-08 copies
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Sun, 8 May 2016 16:57:10 -0600
...make the tread >>>>>> look the same cosmetically, but if the rubber compound is different, it's a >>>>>> different tire. The tires they checked were...
Re: Largest diameter wheel.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 31 Oct 2004 15:33:48 -0600
...the difference is a combination of the stiffer > sidewalls, harder rubber compound, and hi-way tread. > > Todd > '88 Westy > > > John Rodgers wrote: > >> I cannot...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:31:20 -0800
...Very fine grinding > compound in a moderate lubricant was applied lightly to the valve face, > and then with the head at the right angle...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:59:45 -0700
...Some compound the >>> concern >>> by adding an auxiliary battery under the driver's seat, or under the rear >>> passenger seat. >>> >>> I think Scott Daniel...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 14:51:05 -0700
...the top of the barrel was a jam fit into the head..I had to lap them in with valve grinding compound until it...
Re: Near New Brake Drum: Crack or casting flaw?
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:54:57 -0700
...I guess I'm gonna die in a crash, since I put a tiny dab of ant-seize compound on all wheel mounting threads...
Re: Apology to List...especially the Mechanics
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:10:42 -0700
...that when dealt with early > are easy, but if ignored start compounding. "An ounce of prevention is > worth a pound of cure." That sort...
Re: Wont start
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:04:23 -0600
...accord? Also, of course, a weakness in the ignition system could compound the problem, and would often do that during cold weather. Again, tight...
Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:15:35 -0400
...80's >> Civics! Maybe they are made of a stronger rubber compound or maybe >> they will truly fail around the end of their predicted...
Re: hankook ra-08 copies
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Sun, 8 May 2016 17:07:04 -0600
...make the tread >>>>>> look the same cosmetically, but if the rubber compound is different, it's a >>>>>> different tire. The tires they checked were...
Re: Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 07:42:54 -0600
...Be careful > not >> to cross-thread the die. >> >> --When putting it all back together, use a good quality anti-seize > compound >> (I use permatex...
Re: Garcia's Ghost doesn't like gettin' high.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:06:19 -0500
...Today it is various aromatic and branched compounds. The actual reason the lower octane fuel doesn't detonate at altitude like it would at...
Re: Vanagon Fridge Problems -Inside Fins Pressure fit ???
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Thu, 13 May 2004 15:25:08 -0700
...But two 1/4 ounce tubes of thermal conductive paste (aka "heat > sink paste" or "heat sink compound") from RadioShack. > 2. Pull off the...
Re: (NVC)LAS VEGAS MEMBERS OR IDEAS!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 22:09:46 -0500
...You can check your kids in and go have dinner or gamble within the compound knowing that they're safe and having fun. (It...
Re: gas prices? change quickly? vanagon content. :)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:01:20 -0700
...folks up at the airbase and bringing them back to their compound. and as time went on, i got used to them .. the aussies...
Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:48:26 -0600
...free! https://www.texacolubricants.com/en_uk/home/products/rust-proof-compound-l.html Best to "bottom blast" and wash frequently in the winter...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:14:16 -0500
...I also use a bit of lapping > compound and lap the cylinders into the heads to get the top of the > cylinders really clean...
Re: Fiberglass Patch on Bumpers (Part II is long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:36:22 -0500
...Problem is I don't >>think I mixed enough of the hardening compound with the other stuff. So it >>has been two days and...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:01:33 -0400
...If increasing the efficiency increases the creation > > and release of harmful compounds such as NOx that is a problem and > > that is the main...
Re: Diesel Powered Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 07:35:26 -0700
...They are compounded in the > diesel though because the cam belt gets tensioned to drive the oil pump. > My point was that the only...