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• Re: Phosphate free coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 09:07:45 -0600
  ...It is phosphate free and silica > free. it is not more expensive than most other brands. I buy it in my > local Pep Boys...
• Re: Speedometer Cable End
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 27 May 1999 02:54:50 -0700
  ...Reinforcing the west systems epoxy(105 resin and 205 hardner) with either coloidal silica, short styrands of kevlar, or cotton fibers would increase the...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 May 2014 14:25:05 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > To All > > According to the Prestone Extended Life (YellowBottle) Label it is ~ Silicate, Phosphate, Borate and Nitrite Free...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???+ pH
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 19:19:13 -0500
  ...Utilizes hybrid organic acid technology to minimize inhibitor depletion Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula Provides protection against liner pitting and corrosion...
• Fluids Analysis!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:10:17 -0500
  ...After a round trip from NY to Florida the oil test came back with silica in the oil. During the trip we encountered a...
• Re: VW antifreeze ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 12:49:56 -0800
  ...the formula is ethylene glycol based >> which doesn't contain phosphates, silicates, bromides or amines. >> The green propylene glycol based antifreeze Sierra may be...
• Re: Where to purchase oil analysis kit
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:32:34 -0400
  ...I've tested my "new" > '85 at each oil change now twice, and its showing improvement in wear metals > and silica (originally from dry...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:21:30 -0700
  ...Obtain solution of 40% sodium silicate/60% water. (The Sodium >> > Silicate >> >> (SiO2/Na2O) used in the solution must have a weight ratio of 3...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 16 May 2014 17:23:19 -0400
  ...All > > > > According to the Prestone Extended Life (YellowBottle) Label it > is ~ Silicate, Phosphate, Borate and Nitrite Free ~ While these days I > prefer to use...
• Re: Replace trans oil cooler? 90 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 10:10:51 -0500
  ...The major issue with standard coolant is the phosphates and silicates coming out of solution when used with "hard" water. This is the hard...
• Re: Bars leak, I was reading
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:32:03 -0800
  ...The Sodium Silicate stuff does require draining coolant. If not, you will kill your engine, no questions asked. I've not tried it, but...
• Some Comments on Generic, three wire, O2 Sensorfor digifant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:39:01 EDT
  ...I also used the high temp silica sheath from the FOMOCO units as a secondary thermal insulation. I contemplated using a braided ground shield...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 02:46:56 -0230
  ...More surface > > > area will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing silicates > > > to go through. > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: morons (red coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:02:37 -0400
  ...morons (red coolant) Ken- ive been using the US counterpart that is silicate and phosphate free- the orange prestone of havoline for 4 year...
• Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 22 May 1999 09:21:53 -0400
  ...Texaco > DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. > Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
• Re: Minimum tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:50:59 -0400
  ...Also, sand also contains salt and other nasty stuff and the silica will easily get into the engine. With all you putting into your...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 20:40:45 -0400
  ...http://peakauto.com/products/antifreeze-coolants/automotive/global-lifetime-full-strength/ Features a patented non 2-EH formula that is phosphate-free and silicate...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:59:27 -0700
  ...about oil additives > At 04:33 AM 7/28/2009, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >>Sodium silicate is not "liquid glass". Glass is supercooled liquid >>silicon...
• cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:03:50 -0700
  ...Said "Good for protection of all metals, including aluminum"...It also says (now that I read the small print..contains Phosphates and Silicates) That...
• Re: VW antifreeze ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:06:05 -0800
  ...the formula is ethylene glycol based which doesn't contain phosphates, silicates, bromides or amines. <DIV></DIV>&gt; The green propylene glycol based antifreeze...
• Re: K&N filter/Mt St Helens/Pinatubo
  Historical mailing list - Jason M Yasment
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 17:34:44 -0500
  ...Standard paper airfilters clogged > quickly and the fine silica ash found it's way into many engines. As Stuart > mentioned the stock VW oilbath...
• Re: Stats & results on soundproof-interior project.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 21:50:43 EDT
  ...Heat Insulation used by NASA" >A roll of Fiber-tech Fiberglass/silica exhaust wrap heat shield >insulation >Eight yards of 4-mil plastic >A...
• DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:35:16 -0800
  ...They are non-phos e-glycol with a bit different addative package, silicates and such. It took US manufacturers some 40 years to begin...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:56:13 -0500
  ...In a number of vehicles including mine is results were wear metals and silica would reach unacceptable levels in less than 7,500 mile...
• Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 23 May 1999 22:46:53 -0400
  ...Texaco > > >DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. > > >Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 09:42:49 -0400
  ...Coolants whose ingredients do not include silicates are safe to use. If the list of components on the jug states "proprietary ingredients" put it...
• Re: Fluids Analysis!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:08:10 -0600
  ...Here are some surprise findings: > > > > After a round trip from NY to Florida the oil test came back with silica in > the oil. During...
• Re: Air intake
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 21 May 2008 00:49:19 -0700
  ...The Syncro Safari guys, playing around in the desert dust (full of silica dust) were comparing notes at the end of the day. Folks...
• RE: Engine Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Apr 97 01:06:13 UT
  ...Corrosion Inhibitor also contains molybdenum, which helps protect aluminum from corrosion, and will prevent the buildup of silicate and phosphae deposits, the sludge that...
• Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:19:46 -0800
  ...the components from their > MSDS: > > modified acrylic latex resin NE > magnesium silicate 14807-96-6 > calcium carbonate 471-34-1 > mica 12001-26-2...
• Oil filter performance
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:42:23 -0500
  ...This was after an oil test on my fox that showed high levels of wear metal and silica. This was for 11,000 miles...
• Re: Fluids Analysis!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 19:40:53 -0500
  ...Here are some surprise findings: > > > > After a round trip from NY to Florida the oil test came back with silica in > the oil. During...
• Vredestein & Hankook snows for $99! (RE: sucks in snow)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 00:18:50 -0500
  ...year; I'll try again next winter.) Both are directional-tread, silica compound snows similar to the Nokians, but for a lot less money...
• RapidFix was Re: Wonky temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 May 2015 00:06:47 -0400
  ...The MSDS I found online reveals it as 99% glass, 1% silica. Under the microscope it is almost exclusively clear beads, approximately spherical, almost...
• Re: draining coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:12:17 -0700
  ...wbxr water pump in some short period of time due to silicates in VW blue coolant. I'm kinda conservative, and I've seen...
• Oil Filter performance
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:24:27 -0500
  ...Copper was 20, Iron 20, Lead 8, Silica (dirt) 19. oil condition rated "A". At 13,500 miles on the oil, the numbers were...
• Re: Soda blasting question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:27:35 -0700
  ...Soda blasting question > Soda Blasting cannot remove rust as soda is very soft and does not have > the > abrasive qualities of silica or other...
• How to determine when coolent additives need to be replenished
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 11:18:51 -0800
  ...Contains no silicates." The ingredients are: petroleum oil, sodium petroleum sulfonate, nonylphenol polyethoxylate, and water. I'm guessing the petroleum oil and sodium petroleum...
• Re: cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:33:29 -0700
  ...the small print..contains Phosphates and Silicates)� That crap in the overflow tank looks suspiciously like silicate...sandy looking stuff. Plugged radiator maybe?... � So...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:31:14 -0700
  ...It features a proprietary Silica compound and >>> directional tread >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to >> + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:35:24 -0230
  ...More surface > > > > > area will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing silicates > > > > > to go through. > > > > > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:34:53 -0700
  ...More surface > > > area will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing > > > silicates > > > to go through. > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Oil filter performance
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:58:27 -0800
  ...This was after an oil > test on my fox that showed high levels of wear metal and silica. This was > for 11,000 miles...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating? K+N air filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:24:36 -0400
  ...They are known to not filter out silica. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alistair...
• Re: [vanagon] sand blasting/paint prep & walnut media???
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:45:17 -0500
  ...m thinking of trying this and want something that isn't silica based. I'll wear a mask but still prefer something organic. My...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Brandon
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:31:56 -0300
  ...More >> surface >> > > > > area will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing >> silicates >> > > > > to go through. >> > > > > >> > > > > Dennis >> > > > > >> > > > > -----Original Message----- >> > > > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 23:40:37 -0400
  ...formula cars, if they felt they would pass any size particulates (silica >or whatever) that would scuff their rings/barrels to any signifacant >measure...
• Low cost phosphate free antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 13:46:04 -0800
  ...and ask if they have it,they said .It does contain silicates,but is now $10.99/gallon with a $2 rebate(ACE). At...
• If the gasket didn't seep, the coolant coolant residue wouldn't be there.
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:28:42 -0800
  ...If you are using hard tap water, then phosphates and silicates will >>bind with them and settle out of solution. The problem is compounded...
• Coolant chemistry
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 20:27:48 -0700
  ...The green coolant uses silicates and phosphates to for a corrosion inhibiting coating inside your cooling system. The orange coolants uses organic acids to...
• Rubber meets the metal
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 07:12:04 -0700
  ...Checking my sources revealed that talc is magnesium silicate. Can't find any plain talcum powder so settled on the cheapest version found in...
• Re: Electric Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:55:56 -0500
  ...As for anti freeze having abrasives, why else would silica and silicates, (beach sand) be an ingredient. Have you taken a part cooling systems...
• Re: Oil Filter performance
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:46:41 -0800
  ...Copper was 20, Iron 20, Lead 8, Silica > (dirt) 19. oil condition rated "A". > > At 13,500 miles on the oil, the numbers were...
• Re: hook and loop fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:59:12 -0500
  ...I usually thicken the epoxy with either coloidal silica or baby powder so the resin doesn't bleed through the velcro backing and coat...
• Cavitation corrosion/erosion
  Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:59:56 -0700
  ...These inhibitors also rely on large amounts of silicate to protect against aluminum corrosion. Silicate is already present in large amounts in many commercial...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 23:39:24 -0500
  ...They are non-phos e-glycol with a bit > different addative package, silicates and such. It took US manufacturers > some 40 years to begin...
• FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
  ...Most conventional antifreezes formulated for the North American market, whether green or yellow in color, contain inorganic salts of borate, phosphate and silicate to...
• Vredestein tires (was Verettastine - Tires?)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 19 May 2002 01:00:13 +0100
  ...In particular, the company lays emphasis on performance gains made through the use of silica technology. Vredestein, as a smaller brand, does not have...
• Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:36:22 -0800
  ...the components from their >> MSDS: >> >> modified acrylic latex resin NE >> magnesium silicate 14807-96-6 >> calcium carbonate 471-34-1 >> mica 12001-26-2...
• Re: Electric Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:43:23 -0800
  ...That poor alternator may be doing 10,000 rpm. > > > As for anti freeze having abrasives, why else would silica and silicates, > (beach sand) be...