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• Re: Towing a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:11:49 -0700
  ...This is due to all the internal parts spinning without lubrication getting pumped to the bushings. Manual transmissions including Syncros can be towed with...
• Fw: Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Sun, 14 May 2000 20:31:25 -0500
  ...gas cap on my '87 Westy many times for cleaning and lubrication. Simply push out the metal pin located at the end of the...
• Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:38:07 -0500
  ...Below that temp I wouldn't use it because it may not get pumped into the engine well enough to provide proper lubrication. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David...
• Re: wearing down my westy
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 10:59:03 -0500
  ...The shifting gets nice and smooth, and the squeaking goes away, when I drive in the rain, so it's almost certainly a lubrication...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 10:09:47 -0700
  ...Takes a bit of practice and helps to use some dish soap for lubrication. http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:54:52 -0700
  ...Much finer filters are available that will not flow sufficient oil for bearing lubrication. Combining the two systems enables very fine filtration with sufficient...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:30:15 -0500
  HI Dave, AC Compressors need lubrication in the Freon. If you compress air there will be no lubrication, an the compressor will not last...
• Re: Gasket sealer
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 18:45:18 -0600
  ...of the Vanagon water pump) you can use silicon >grease for >lubrication. Silicon grease can be purchased from any full service plumber >stores - sometimes...
• FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:23:53 +0000
  ...Remember! Lot of RTV for Lubrication !!! best of luck my friend! John C... -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Rebuilding Vanagon locks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:20:19 -0500
  ...I'd also clean the lock before the lubrication with carb cleaner, then work the key in and out, then flush again. This will...
• Questions & Help
  Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
  Sun, 20 Jun 1999 10:50:08 -0700
  ...I sprayed the valve with electrical cleaner first and then sprayed it with WD 40 for lubrication. The idle is now worse than ever...
• Re: Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 21:20:50 +1200
  >Hi Guys, >I have an air-cooled engine standing in my garage for over a year. Now I >want to install it. How am...
• Re: horsepower increase TANSTAAFL
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:39:30 -0500
  ...I've heard there are lubrication issues because the turbo ends up so low compared to the oil pan. Personally, I think when it...
• Re: locks and keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:41:59 -0500
  ...Many times a correctly cut new key (not a duplicate of what you have) will solve the problem along with a little lubrication. Lock...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 5 May 2008 08:06:20 -0700
  ...I vote for lubrication. > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > -- Neil '82 Diesel Westy Me other car is Swedish
• Re: grease
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:07:32 -0500
  The nylon parts should require no lubrication - that's why they were made of plastic. Grease will just capture dirt & increase wear. Thanks, Tom...
• Re: 5W30 Oil --- is it OK???
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:42:38 -0500
  ...The synthetic is more costly, but superior in terms of lubrication, especially at start up, when much oil-related wear normally occurs. I figure...
• Re: manual steering rack lubrication requirements
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 23:28:58 EST
  In a message dated 3/10/02 6:23:00 PM, 5days@PRODIGY.NET writes: << Can I use traditional high temp bearing grease >> tim...
• Re: bumble bee in fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 11:10:20 -0500
  ...If not, pump likely/presumably worn out (possibly from running dry -- the motor is immersed in gasoline and takes what little lubrication it gets...
• speedometer & a new grind
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 14:48:13 -0600
  ...Should I remove the dash and "look into it?" Is this a cable issue? Any suggestions for lubrication, etc? In VW Love, Light & Laughter...
• Re: Best grease to use for CVs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:21:59 -0500
  What you're discussing here is Pin Point Lubrication. The actual contact area of the drive balls is minuscule in comparison to a wheel...
• Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 19:46:10 -0700
  ...with transmissions in the engine sump, using same motor oil for lubrication. Motorcycle manufacturers (and Briggs and Stratton) are recommending against use of SJ...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light Flickering
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:39:04 -0700
  ...importantly, the oil pickup tube is well below that surface and lubrication won't > be affected, unless the van is upside down. > > Where oil...
• Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:30:01 +0000
  I removed my dash for some major body work.  So of course all the cables for heater/ventilation are nicely exposed.  Mine have never...
• Re: Carat Table Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 22:59:31 -0400
  ...It looks like it may only need some lubrication to work correctly. >But there is absolutely no backup method of releasing the table. Hmmm...
• Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:43:56 -0700
  ...http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/airtronic-2/airtronic-d2-7500-btu-air-heater/ Thanks, Dave
• Re: Hot water pumps
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 17:35:36 -0500
  ...This system is employed by UPS for thier delivery vans for they have well proven that the pre-lubrication vastly extends engine life. Drawback...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:59:08 -0500
  OK, I’m finally moving on this tool. Time to get it and look for places to use it! Eric Caron > On Dec 19...
• Cold start
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:47:32 -0500
  ...it made a funky scraping sound like there was not enough lubrication in the engine, but only for about 2 seconds after it turned...
• Mazda RX-7 oil cooler into the Vanagon 1.9 turbodiesel
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 01:48:04 -0400
  ...If I mounted it where it 'should be' in the front, would that cause too much, if any, pressure drop in the lubrication system...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:41:39 -0400
  ...I will soon take it apart for cleaning, inspection and lubrication. Maybe at this point there is enough wear on the pinion and erosion...
• Re: Audi 5cyl vs Tiico decision
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:49:19 +1200
  ...Would lubrication be sufficient? This will ONLY work if the bellhousing can be inverted on the case. Otherwise the engine will be dropped by...
• Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground??
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 12 May 2002 18:28:15 -0400
  ...tow short distances and at slow speeds because there is no lubrication when the engine is not running. This applies to most cars. Years...
• Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:13:33 -0400
  ...Do you all think this a corrosion issue that can be satisfied with better lubrication, or am I looking at a parts change? Thanks...
• Re: Fw: Speedo 'jigger'
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:24:38 EDT
  ...Evidently, the twisting force(from lack of lubrication) causes the "spring like" cable to lose its tension. Try that and let us know:>) Karl...
• Re: Windage, Ullage, Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 07:45:02 -0800
  ...The windage tray or other baffles installed in the oil pan improve lubrication in two ways. The first is to maintain contact between the...
• Disregarding the owner's manual, was: Euro-Engine: FIX 87 Volkswagen VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:36:41 -0500
  ...What's the old acronym, RTFM? This customer's complaint, and the preventive lubrication recommendations are BOTH covered in the manual. If he was...
• Re: cam breakin'
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 09:03:45 -0800
  ...The lubrication method is splash. >There is no "sealing" needed as there is in the ring/liner interface. >Nikasil liners and piston rings knead...
• Re: CV Grease
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:11:29 -0400
  ...I am pretty sure that all of these contain the nasty black molybdenum disulfide for extreme pressure lubrication. I posted a note to the...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:59:37 -0500
  ...I > also dabbed a little grease on the end of the shaft to keep moisture out > and provide some future lubrication. The fan has...
• noisy speedo in cold weather
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 11:14:56 EST
  ...I'm assuming some lubrication problem because of the apparent correlation to temperature. Cold weather has arrived here in SE PA, and though yesterday...
• Re: Question @ Front Heater/Blower Fan
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 16:44:49 EDT
  ...The bearings are tight, and need lubrication, hence the squeak. The tightness of the shaft increases the electrical current needed to run the fan...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:53:57 -0500
  Is it possible to get "at" the fan motor in place, for lubrication, with less effort? John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> writes: > Robert, Chad...
• How much oil?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 26 May 2007 08:42:28 -0700
  ...These are on 17.7 Engine- Lubrication System section. I believe this is wrong. I know for sure these will show a level way...
• Westy Fridge - Hard to start with propane
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:26:36 -0300
  ...All the moving parts are plastic, so no lubrication was used on reassembly (I believe it had been lubricated, causing the sticky valve). After...
• Re: lube speedo cable?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:53:17 -0700
  ...I'm a lubrication fanatic and mostly just use good spray lubes of various brands. yes, based on experience. Beenworking on cars of all...
• Re: Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 May 2007 10:57:59 -0700
  ...dry-gulching is also a slang term for anal sex > without lubrication. > Gives a whole 'nother meaning to your post, not to mention my...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:21:02 -0500
  ...Both cases involved motors that were pretty frozen up before the lubrication and worked for a while after the lubrication, but could have resulted...
• Re: door latch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:22:12 -0400
  From what you've said (I'm not there to see it), it sounds like cleaning and lubrication might do the trick. On my...
• NEW NOISE - DRIVE LINE?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:52:11 -0800
  ...Could something in the drive-line need lubrication? Any ideas? Thanks, Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $510...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:00:22 -0700
  ...The benefits of synthetic are: - Improved lubrication - Ability to flow at lower temperatures - More stable base stock - Leaves fewer deposits in engine The detriments...
• Air-conditioning Seals
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 20:10:49 EST
  ...I've heard that the all that rubber begins to dry out without freon lubrication. I also wonder if , the lack of freon in...
• Replacing Rear Main Seal
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 07:51:18 -0800
  ...What other things should I attend to while I have the transaxle out? Do the CV joints need lubrication? Should I replace the transaxle...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 16 May 2007 23:27:46 -0700
  ...Not enough lubrication so the gears scratched the cover. The pump wasn't sucking. There is a leak in the intake area. When the...
• Re: towing a manny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:17:50 -0500
  What do you consider a long distance? I have seen the front ball bearing fail due to lack of lubrication with the van on...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:36:18 -0500
  ...And the marketing material does now specifically list lubrication as an application. That said, ordinary machine oil is intended for applications like small motors...
• Re: Redline gear oil
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:44:50 -0700
  ...Still others say to use Lubrication Engineers products. I got my Swepco from this place, and am trying out their engine oil as well...
• Re: Oil cooling and levels
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 07:17:49 -0400 (EDT)
  ...That's true in normal, modern engines, but part of the lubrication in air cooled VW engines is intended to be via splash. Formula...
• Re: Oil on the rear window!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 May 1997 15:39:38 PST
  ...At the full mark the cam shaft is submerged in oil, the only source of lubrication for the lobe-to-tappet surfaces. The shaft...
• An '81 Vanagon tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 12:56:49 -0700
  ...I noticed that the "inboard" CV joints seem to have received "extra" lubrication from the transmission, which suggests some sort of leak at the...