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• Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:19:49 -0800
  ...And boil over protection to 264 degrees F. ( though oddly, a-frz bottles never say at what pressure for the boil over point ) . but...
• Waxoyl ingredients
  Historical mailing list - Russell G. Dushin
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 0:08:09 EST
  ...Gheeze, how do they get away with it?? Is there no patent protection? Too much patent protection?? Hmmm. The package claims "it's a...
• Re: Milestone
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:03:57 -0700
  ...But even replacement heads only get the corrosion under the gasket. What this tells me is that it isn�t the corrosion that causes...
• Re: Sunday afternoon questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 11 Jun 2023 22:25:46 +0000
  ...I recommend a wipe of Vaseline too for long term success (corrosion protection, and makes bulbs easier to remove next time). On Sunday, June...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:19:43 -0700
  ...The corrosion inhibitors in the antifreeze help with this. It's a realtively small sacrifice. If your system is in good shape, the additives...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:21:27 -0800
  ...It's not just for > freezing protection ..it might help cool better too, plus > the corosion protection factor. > so never ever run pure water...
• Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:21:08 -0400
  ...GL-4 corrosion requirements are measured using a ASTM D-130 copper strip corrosion test. GL-5 does not have to meet this test...
• Re: stuck syncro throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 14:13:17 -0500
  ...While you are there, if you find a hole in the transaxle from corrosion don't be suprized. ERic Dart 330 wrote: > As I...
• Re: Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:27 -0700
  ...They definitely help with corrosion. Semi truck electrical > components such as taillights have grease fittings on them, so its a > known and proven benefit...
• Re: Finally found some inexpensive GL-4 transmission oil!
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:57:20 -0500
  ...If too little of the active additive is present, proper protection would be compromised. Too much of this additive could cause excessive chemical corrosion...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:47:49 -0800
  ...And if someone can convince me > that this is not the result of corrosion he'd make me a happy man! > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part IV (last one!) :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:06:27 -0600
  ...A Ford Motor Company� study concluded that OAT coolants �do not offer any significant advantages for the consumer�� and ��current coolant corrosion protection can...
• FYI===> Coolant Colors - what do they mean??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:05:58 +0000
  ...A Ford Motor Company� study concluded that OAT coolants �do not offer any significant advantages for the consumer�� and ��current coolant corrosion protection can...
• Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 11 Dec 2022 17:10:52 +0000
  ...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both.  Corrosion protection.  Fuses slid in nicely.  I did this about 5 years ago...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:59:05 -0600
  ...Many > newer > GL-5 formulas use additive packages which are no more corrosive than > GL-4. > > GL-4 corrosion requirements are measured using a...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:01:03 -0600
  ...Sure looks like active corrosion to me! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com...
• Re: Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 17:58:22 -0600
  ...Change it often enough that the coolant is not allowed to move into the no protection/corrosion zone. Also, be sure to maintain the...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:00:14 -0400
  ...I have yet to see any issues of corrosion except for trannies parked for a real long time in a real bad place. Or...
• Re: Front brake caliper hangup '87 Vanagon- any advice
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 10:56:22 -0600
  ...Infrequent bleeding of the brakes leaves hydraulic fluid that traps water and invites corrosion. That little ridge was enough to hang up the piston...
• Do the headlight relay upgrade!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 01:20:02 -0800
  ...The connector was green and brittle rom corrosion. I bought some good spade connectors and made a separate ground for each headlight. Then I...
• Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 14:01:58 -0500
  ...Added Protection Dust Cover - To keep the SureDRAIN valve free from road dirt and safe from undercarriage debris, the ultra-rugged SureDRAIN dust cover...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:24:20 -0800
  ...It's not just for > freezing protection ..it might help cool better too, plus > the corosion protection factor. > so never ever run pure water...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 02:03:28 -0500
  ...that said, the oem vw blue, as well as conventional types, may provide better protection from water pump cavitation erosion than the new extended...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:33:04 -0500
  ...Corrosion protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago. I am glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal...
• Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:36:43 -0700
  ...1-2 days for the competition. >>> New or used cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. >>> Offers you the flexibility of annual protection on...
• Re: READ!! your van is rusting and you dont even know it!!!.....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:00:54 EDT
  ...If you drill holes thru the metal, the raw metal holes need some kind of corrosion protection or they'll be another rust hotspot...
• Re: help....84 starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 6 May 2006 14:38:56 -0700
  ...The older your starter, the greater the probability of either corrosion at the terminals, or just a tired unit... Next place to check would...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 18:09:02 -0700
  ...It's not just for > freezing protection ..it might help cool better too, plus > the corosion protection factor. > so never ever run pure water...
• Re: Coolant Again
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:13:13 -0700
  ...I do however use a product called No Rosion (http://www.kars.com/showcase/no-rosion/) for additional protection. Worked for me so far...
• Re: Recommended coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 20:03:46 -0600
  ...It is actually sort of an odd reaction - at lower temps, phosphates are used in the water industry (not only for corrosion protection as...
• Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:36:30 -0900
  ...used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines. So would it provide similar protection in our systems with coolant...
• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 13:42:44 -0600
  ...Internal corrosion and lime deposits are tougher. You can get an idea of how bad the lime deposits may be by looking through the...
• Re: Substitute tool question
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 23:58:12 -0400
  ...The drum is held on by corrosion (rust) and two small bolts in the periphery of the drum face going into the axle flange...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:11:50 -0500
  ...But the Vanagon is built extremely stiff to give as good as possible protection in the absence of a big crush space in front...
• Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:56:24 -0500
  Donna, the "red gunk" is likely a grease for terminal protection. With it there, the connection is less likely to corrode. Rather than the...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:25:19 -0600
  ...And if someone can convince me that this is not the result of corrosion he'd make me a happy man! Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:38:45 +0000
  ...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both.  Corrosion protection.  Fuses slid in nicely.  I did this about 5 years ago...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 22:50:38 -0700
  ...Like all SureDRAIN >parts, this dust cover has been tested against leaks, corrosion, vibration >and road damage. > >--- _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:30:29 -0800
  ...And if someone can convince me > that this is not the result of corrosion he'd make me a happy man! > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:48:30 -0400
  Mike, It would be good to replace it I 'spose - got most of the corrosion off but its an original. The strap in my...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 16:44:37 -0330
  ...Like all SureDRAIN >parts, this dust cover has been tested against leaks, corrosion, vibration >and road damage. > >---
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:16:52 -0800
  ...I've removed, cleaned and re-assembled (with corrosion protection) every electrical connection in the engine compartment and on the exterior of the vehicle...
• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 15:09:36 -0600
  ...On 1/5/14, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > Leaks are easy - .... > Internal corrosion and lime deposits are tougher. You can get an...
• Re: Finally found some inexpensive GL-4 transmission oil!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:25:07 -0700
  ...If too little of the active >additive is present, proper protection would be compromised. Too much >of this additive could cause excessive chemical corrosion...
• Re: Wheel suggestion.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 11:45:20 -0500
  ...I would like to keep the tire in that spot as it may add just a little front end protection. Also, it is out...
• coolant options
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 21:10:59 -0800
  ...The posphate salts become alkaline and cause corrosion. This is not true for the organic based coolant. As to the cause of head leaks...
• Re: Water behind the refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 20:35:11 -0000
  ...place of the rusted ones (hasn't VW EVER heard of corrosion control... sheesh! Every darned fastener in my vehicle is rusted). Looks and...
• Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:49:18 -0500
  ...1-2 days for the competition. >>> New or used cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. >>> Offers you the flexibility of annual protection on...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:33:17 -0800
  ...wiring (?) Haven't had to replace any, make sure you use corrosion protection on all terminals > Oxy Sensor $40.00 for the generic Bosch...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:35:06 -0600
  ...Corrosion > protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago. I am > glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal...
• Re: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 10:18:14 -0500
  ...Your going for the synthetic for better protection. The parts that really need it are the stressed bearings, the ring/pinion set, and 4th...
• Re: Seem Rust
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 18:23:55 -1000
  ...term. > > You could also try a product made by Penzoil---Marine corrosion > protectant. > Comes in a spray can. > Apply it to the seam, rub...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:04:00 -0800
  ...plastic, > smog-failing, mother-fathers. > Stainless steel would be best - no corrosion, and > strong enough to take > gravel strikes. Just make sure it doesn...
• Re: Coolant Again
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:40:28 -0400
  ...I do > however use a product called No Rosion > (http://www.kars.com/showcase/no-rosion/) for additional protection. > Worked for me so far...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:36:06 -0700
  ...you want close to 50/50 ..........which provides freezing protection o -32F .. and removes heat well. next..if every vanagon in existence had their...
• Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 23:29:26 -0500
  ...used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines. So would it provide similar protection in our systems with coolant...
• Re: it will actually freeze
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 10:17:59 -0700
  ...Water or antifreeze alone will not match the temperature range and protection provided by mixing the two properly. Mark in AK mark, It is...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 6 May 2016 14:39:39 -1000
  ...I don't think it matters too much what they are painted with, as long as there is decent corrosion protection. I've seen...
• Sierra Propylene Glycol Coolant?
  Historical mailing list
  11 Sep 95 07:15:00 PDT
  ...additional additives (about 5% of the total volume) provide the real corrosion protection. The glycol is just the fluid, with fewer of the problems...
• it will actually freeze
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 17:46:22 -0700
  ...If you want to limit the corrosion mix your antifreeze with distilled water, but add water, do not use it straight. Mark in AK