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Re: Replacing the master cylider
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 10 May 2008 19:44:56 -0700
...Super lightly lube the edges of pads so they can slide- copper anti-seize compound. On brakes with a one piston sliding caliper, make...
Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:06:42 -0700
...corroded ( since no one , apparently, covers >> them >> generously in anti-seize compound like they should ) ....so 1.9 t-stat >> housings break sometimes.. >> the...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:51:23 -0500
...I pull the > cylinders and use lapping compound and turn them into the heads to get > both surfaces polished up ready to seal. Proper...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:03:28 -0400
...will not sense the coolant to turn on the fan further > compounding the problem. > > As for checking-adding coolant, there are two reservoirs, the...
Re: Vanlife in a pandemic--text version
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:26:20 -0700
...The pleasure of it all was compounded by the thought of being cooped up in my New York apartment with a singular view. The...
Re: Vanlife in a pandemic--text version
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:56:33 -0400
...The pleasure of it all was compounded by the thought of being > cooped up in my New York apartment with a singular view. > > > > The...
Re: Vanlife in a pandemic--text version
Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:22:08 -0700
...The pleasure of it all was compounded by the thought of being > cooped up in my New York apartment with a singular view. > > > > The...
Re: AC convert
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:09:52 -0400
...You > can put > these compounds in your car if you choose to... not gonna affect me > any. I > have two issues here: One, people...
Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
...All engine oils use an organic Zinc compound as an extreme pressure/anti wear additive. Spectro adds more to their Motorcycle oil than to...
RESTORATION SAGA PII
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Sep 1995 11:47:36 -0700
...The problem was compounded by the bizarre fact that only one door latch (driver's) worked on the 4-door car. She said she...
Re: Bad Tiico's and Good Samaritans (story)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 19:13:32 -0800
...Two roads after the pavement ended, we were at Bill's compound. I felt a lot better when I saw his place. He had...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Apr 2012 14:01:35 -0700
...will not sense the coolant to turn on the fan further >> compounding the problem. >> >> As for checking-adding coolant, there are two reservoirs, the...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:05 -0700
...very, very sparingly apply just a tiny amount of copper anti -seize compound.. barely any ...don't want any getting on the brake pad...
Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
...I also applied silicone-based "heat sink compound" between the probe and the cooling fin to ensure maximum thermal transfer of the cold from...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:58:04 -0400
...will not sense the coolant to turn on the fan further >> compounding the problem. >> >> As for checking-adding coolant, there are two reservoirs, the...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:52:06 -0700
...Definitely > compounded by > German vs American expectations about a) actually knowing > the > maintenance schedule and b) keeping it rigidly. And > what we're all...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:25:40 -0800
...I pull the >> cylinders and use lapping compound and turn them into the heads to get >> both surfaces polished up ready to seal. Proper...
Re: Apology to List...especially the Mechanics
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:20:10 -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: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:35:41 -0700
...So if I'm going to put coper-based anti-seize compound on every tiny part that needs it, or spray lube the parking...
Cooling Systems
Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:01:21 -0700
...Make sure that >the bolts are clean, wire brush their threads and use an anti seize >compound on them to prevent future troubles. Install...
Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:05:14 -0700
...So if I'm going to put coper-based anti-seize compound on every tiny part that needs it, or spray lube the parking...
Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:17:15 -0600
...So if I'm going to put coper-based anti-seize compound on every tiny part > that needs it, or spray lube the parking...
Re: e15
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:28:27 -0500
...Unfortunately the >>> Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 dollar o >>> ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:25:37 -0700
...So if I'm going to put coper-based anti-seize compound on every tiny part that needs it, or spray lube the parking...
keeping your car for a long time <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
...Don't use compounding. This removes paint particles to even out the finish, but the ultimate price is dull and prematurely-aging paint. Follow...
Re: AC convert
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:27:37 -0400
...You can put these compounds in your car if you choose to... not gonna affect me any. I have two issues here: One, people...
Re: Apology to List...especially the Mechanics
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:46:45 -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: What kind of bus do I have?
Historical mailing list - Bob
Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
...Restoring any old vehicle to original specification can be difficult but, where Type 2s are concerned, the problem is compounded by the fact that...
Re: e15
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:37:53 -0500
...Unfortunately the >>> Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 dollar o >>> ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Frydaye Phollies: a bigger long road trip - part A
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:42:26 -0600
...Skeptics back in the C/D compound in Michigan have started a pool on how many speeding tickets we�ll get. (Our goal is...
87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
...While assembling the exhaust system I used only stainless steel nuts, bolts, & washers, and was sure to use anti-sieze compound. The Syncro's...
Bulley manifesto against SUVs/marketing, Few Vanagon words
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 6 Mar 1999 16:26:23 -0500
...This is compounded by the fact that the handling and braking of an SUV in panic/emergency situations is notably poorer than most any...
Camping Opportunity (1/2, long)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Aug 1994 10:53:25 -0700
...They're invited, too!) ----- COURTESIES ----- -- Stay away from the rancher's compound. -- Do not litter. -- Do not bring drugs or any other illegal substances...
Re: e15
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:00:49 -0500
...Unfortunately the > >>> Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 dollar o > >>> ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:35:22 -0800
...and there needs to be generous anti-seize compound on those long bolts. You can see how important Workmanship is ...and it sounds like...
Trip Report (Long!) LVC
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:51:46 -0600
...It was compounded by the roads system which was based on numbered roundabouts with signposts directing you from roundabout # 7 to roundabout # 4 etc...
Fwd: Important information only for those vanagonites considering traveling to mexico
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:55:32 -0700
...Consulate compound in Nuevo Laredo<http://www.stratfor.com/analysis/20100412_mexico_security_memo_april_12_2010?fn=2716243231>on April 9 at approximately...
Re: How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:40:21 -0700
...Then apply silicone sealing compound to the > > contact flange of the > > housing and, inserting the input shaft into the > > viscous coupling, put > > the housing...
Re: [Syncro] Re: How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 20:17:47 -0700
...Then apply silicone sealing compound to the > > > contact flange of the > > > housing and, inserting the input shaft into the > > > viscous coupling, put > > > the housing...
remove
Historical mailing list - Les Ross
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 16:38:29 -0600
...bacteria are capable of breaking down a remarkably wide range of >compounds. > >But let me give you one example where the process doesn't...
Re: e15
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:34:17 -0800
...Unfortunately the >>>>> Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 dollar o >>>>> ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Re: e15
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:45:27 -0600
...Unfortunately the >>>>>> Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 dollar o >>>>>> ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Big Trip Report [part 8, long]
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 8 Sep 1995 11:10:01 -0700 (PDT)
...We turned onto the winding streets of the Bakker's "Christian Community" (or compound?), passing side streets with biblically-inspired names. Not a lot...
kathy's trip report
Historical mailing list
Thu, 10 Apr 1997 14:27:13 -0700
...to the = storage unit and get all the Meguire's polishing compounds, rags, = bucket, Clear Guard... then there was all the stuff I needed...
Re: e15. Tolls
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:52:38 -0500
...Unfortunately the >>>>>> Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 dollar o >>>>>> ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Re: e15
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:54:13 -0500
...Unfortunately the >>>>>>> Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 dollar o >>>>>>> ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Re: e15
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:38:48 -0600
...Unfortunately >>>>>> the Japanese have not changed their rubber compounds so your 10 >>>>>> dollar o ring is gone in 6 months. There is no alcohol...
Re: engine change
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:52:46 -0500
...While assembling the exhaust system I used only stainless steel nuts, bolts, & washers, and was sure to use anti-sieze compound. The Syncro's...
How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:21:31 -0400
...put in the new<br> one.  Then apply silicone sealing compound to the  contact flange of the<br> housing  and, inserting...
Big Trip Report: Last one! (part 13, long)
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Thu, 12 Oct 1995 22:01:27 -0700 (PDT)
...Our problem was compounded since without a functioning starter, we'd be really dead in the water if I accidentally killed the motor trying...
Insurance--The Real Dope (article by me, PART 1 of 2)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 6 May 1998 09:59:32 -0400
...to drive to the compound where the police had told me the vehicle was towed. Sure enough, an employee of the towing service was...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...TOO FAR FORWARD The snags arise in the gearshift, whose problems are compounded by its location too far forward, up against the foot of...
Europe trip report (HUGE FILE)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Apr 1996 23:58:51 -0700
...This was compounded by the fact that official places closed for 3 days I hadn't exactly planned on for Easter holiday over there...