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Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:47:57 -0700
...So I >> made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD >> and 3.2" ID, and used 2 layers...
Re: Front seat covers
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Thu, 4 May 2023 16:57:33 -0700
...all > >>> seats. > >>> > >>> Eric Caron > >>> Enjoy a 15% discount on Wet Okole Neoprene Waterproof Car Seat Covers > >> with > >>> this promotion celebrating our 35 year Anniversary...
Re: proper battery fit
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:02:18 -0500
...The mouse pad is a good idea - I used a thin sheet of neoprene > > to insulate the top. > > -- > > Jim Thompson > > 84 GL 1.9...
Re: sliding door seal
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:46:11 +0000
...The foam weatherstripping is much like surfer's wetsuits; self-skinning neoprene foam. I've modified and repaired many. With super clean material, and...
Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 07:20:34 -0600
...When I do mine, I will contact cement some > closed cell neoprene foam. �I can get the 1/4" and 1/2" stuff > readily...
Re: proper battery fit
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:55:35 -0400
...The mouse pad is a good idea - I used a thin sheet of neoprene > > > to insulate the top. > > > -- > > > Jim Thompson > > > 84 GL 1.9...
Re: bumper repair was Re: tube bumpers
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:57:07 -0600
...odor. >> >>John also sells a variety of graphite cloths, resin colorants, >>neoprene foams, minicell, fiberglass tools, and yes, the vinylester >>and polyester resins if...
Re: Some Comments on Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. non -
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:33:42 EST
...Finally, I took a strip of neoprene (available at diving shops) and cut it so it had a circular hole to slip over the...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:26:23 -0500
...I was able to get a 10mm bolt and neoprene washer from the HD and drove > > back home. The thing is I can't...
Re: changing to synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:53:53 -0500
...One thing to consider is that most rubber / neoprene seals like your main seals are set from age and removing build up could cause...
Re: proper battery fit
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:01:45 -0700
...pad is a good idea - I used a thin sheet of neoprene >> to insulate the top. >> -- >> Jim Thompson >> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" >> 84...
H2O Head pitting repair
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 25 Mar 1996 16:31:56 CST6CDT
...the neoprene gasket was baked and split in many places. it is amazing that it held coolant at all. read Tim Smith's treatise...
Re: Dometic Exhaust O Ring
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:19:48 -0700
...Pipes ok) > > What can I use as a replacement? Are these rings neoprene? Maybe get > from my FLAPS? > So thanks to Phil Z's...
Re: Gas Tank Fitment; Subframe Crooked?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:16:36 -0800
...level too ) and sealing just depends on the resilience of the neoprene seal and the right pressure to keep it sealing. I don't...
Re: proper battery fit
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:02:46 -0400
...The mouse pad is a good idea - I used a thin sheet of neoprene >> > > to insulate the top. >> > > -- >> > > Jim Thompson >> > > 84 GL 1.9...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:56:02 -0400
...So I >made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD >and 3.2" ID, and used 2 layers...
from LiMBO: the Vanagon Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 13 Feb 95 14:36:21 CST
...The neoprene gasket on the Vanagon water jacket is completely independent of the sealing rings used between the cylinders and cylinder head. If the...
Re: One more shady boy comment
Historical mailing list - Jason
Thu, 28 May 2015 17:06:24 -0400
...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with >>> letter drill S. >>> >>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:31:52 -0700
...So I >> made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD >> and 3.2" ID, and used 2 layers...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:23:35 -0700
...grill.� So I >made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD >and 3.2" ID, and used 2...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:17:19 -0700
...I was able to get a 10mm bolt and neoprene washer from the HD and drove >>> back home. The thing is I can't...
Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (Viton)
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:35:48 -0800
...tube seals on the tubes (green = Viton) > > (reddish > > > brown = silicone) (black = neoprene) > > > Sealer isn't required but it doesn't hurt. > > > Lubricate the O...
Re: LEAKING WINDSHIELD SEAL
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 17:39:02 -0600
...If the windshield channel is dirty or wet the sealant won't adhere to the metal and neoprene seal. Jerry 88 GL BUS-ter...
Re: One more shady boy comment
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 28 May 2015 15:57:52 -0700
...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with >>>> letter drill S. >>>> >>>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
Fw: Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:35:46 -0800
...Pad the hooks with some neoprene. Then a > couple of nylon straps with hooks that cinch tight from the lower arm to > the bottom...
Re: Vanagon sound system question (sorry no discussion of freedom of speech)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 12:04:32 -0600
...more CD magazines in the back of it and lay a neoprene foam sheet over the whole thing ) that looks pretty innocuous in the...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:31:37 -0700
...So I >> made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD >> and 3.2" ID, and used 2 layers...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:55:21 -0500
...So I >> made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD >> and 3.2" ID, and used 2 layers...
Re: One more shady boy comment
Historical mailing list - Jason
Thu, 28 May 2015 21:00:55 -0400
...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled >>>>> with >>>>> letter drill S. >>>>> >>>>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
Re: One more shady boy comment
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 28 May 2015 21:04:11 -0400
...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with >>>>> letter drill S. >>>>> >>>>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
Re: proper battery fit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:30:57 -0400
...pad is a good idea - I used a thin sheet of neoprene >> to insulate the top. >> -- >> Jim Thompson >> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" >> 84...
Re: Alternate A/C refrigerants?
Historical mailing list - John Gladu
Mon, 12 May 1997 00:33:54 -0500
...They are also not campatible with Buna-N seals in the compressor (they make a replacement kit that uses Neoprene seals) and we'd...
Re: Tire Carriers Again (cooling system comments)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:27:51 EDT
...Consequently, I sealed all the area around the radiator (including the bottom) with thick neoprene sheet (about 1/8 inch thick). With a similar...
Re: door speakers
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 19 May 2019 21:06:33 +0000
...grill. So I made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD and 3.2" ID, and used 2...
Re: coolant hose number
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 13:49:16 -0400
...coolant hoses are not manufactured in fuel resistant > materials such as neoprene or buna. This part apparently is fuel resistant > or it could be...
Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:38:40 -0500
...When I do mine, I will contact cement some > closed cell neoprene foam. �I can get the 1/4" and 1/2" stuff > readily...
Re: leaking on the pavement, this won't help.
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:22:30 -0500
...Seal #3) is a rather beefy (neoprene? special secret German formula? I don't know) seal which is U shaped in cross-section and...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:45:52 -0700
...grill.� So I >made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD >and 3.2" ID, and used 2...
Re: Slider Hinge
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:50:30 -0500
...Everything else I needed was cobbled together from stuff at a pretty good hardware store – o-rings, neoprene washers, some nylon sleeve material, a...
Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:46:56 -0500
...When I do mine, I will contact cement some >> closed cell neoprene foam. �I can get the 1/4" and 1/2" stuff >> readily...
Re: Addendum cold feet
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:36:17 -0600
Why not a pair of neoprene socks, unless there's a blister problem. You get your waterproof, your insulation and the foot's perspiration...
Re: Front seat covers
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 4 May 2023 20:08:28 -0400
...all > >>> seats. > >>> > >>> Eric Caron > >>> Enjoy a 15% discount on Wet Okole Neoprene Waterproof Car Seat Covers > >> with > >>> this promotion celebrating our 35 year Anniversary...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:24:55 -0400
...So I > >made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD > >and 3.2" ID, and used 2 layers...
Sound proofing - my version
Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
Sun, 18 Feb 2001 23:24:45 -0800
...Carpet underlayment fails #3 I guess and so may industrial neoprene (also a reasonable cost). The various OEM guys use a thick tar paper...
Re: Rear Speaker upgrade
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:26:53 -0500
...A neoprene rubber mat covers the top hole and keeps other stuff from sliding around on top of the Sterilite box. It looks just...
Re: Stuck Cylinders
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:39:16 -0700
...o-rings for the cylinder/head (outer) groove and two black neoprene o-rings for the cylinder/block (inner) groove. The green ones are...
Re: Sound proofing - my version
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 11:30:49 -0800
...there. > > Carpet underlayment fails #3 I guess and so may industrial neoprene (also a > reasonable cost). > > The various OEM guys use a thick tar...
Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:24:16 -0700
...If there's just a rubber or neoprene hose there, and it deteriorates on the inside....... there is no filter protection for the injection...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:09:04 -0700
...I was able to get a 10mm bolt and neoprene >>>> washer from the HD and drove >>>> back home. The thing is I can't...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:13:44 -0400
...So I > >made a "spacer washer" out of an old neoprene wetsuit, about 3.5" OD > >and 3.2" ID, and used 2 layers...
Re: [T2] Sound proofing - my version
Historical mailing list - Access Systems
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 10:18:15 -0500
...there. > > Carpet underlayment fails #3 I guess and so may industrial neoprene (also a > reasonable cost). > > The various OEM guys use a thick tar...
Re: coolant hose number
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:34:15 -0700
...coolant hoses are not manufactured in fuel resistant > > materials such as neoprene or buna. This part apparently is fuel resistant > > or it could be...
Re: Stuck Cylinders
Historical mailing list - Don Preston
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 07:01:30 -0700
...o-rings for the cylinder/head (outer) groove and two black neoprene o-rings for the cylinder/block (inner) groove. The green ones are...
Re: A/C parts and service Advice
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Sat, 19 Jul 1997 06:34:20 -0400
...Viton, or neoprene, etc. A phone call around can help. REMEMBER your saving $1500, that's a lot of my time. Especially when you...
Of Interest to Air Coolers
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:56:55 -0600
...An oil windage tray, with neoprene rubber, edge-sealing strips, is a standard fitment in the VW 411LE & 412LE, plus the VW-Porsche 914...
Re: Slider Hinge -- LONG, REALLY WAY LONG
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:36:10 -0700
...I used a small o-ring against the top of the hinge, then a couple neoprene washers to provide a flat surface for the...
Re: Acetone tip
Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:00:05 -0700
...Into these he placed O-rings, pump diaphragms, plastic fittings, hose parts and other neoprene/n-buna stuff. He duped my experiments from back...
On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
...Consequently, I sealed all the area around the radiator (including the bottom) with thick neoprene sheet (about 1/8 inch thick). With a similar...