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• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:45:36 EST
  ...I imagine that deionized H2O allows the additive components of the antifreeze to function as was intended by the chemists' formulation. Also, deionized H2O...
• Re: How to get your under 12 child a free VW
  Historical mailing list - Dan Henry
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 11:00:02 -0600
  ...Those interested in the Enfamil and Similac hoax should see our Baby Formula page.) Gerber hasn't been involved in any such lawsuit, and...
• Re: Waxoyl questions
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 15:19:13 -0500
  ...The interior formula that you are probably researching was shown to perform excellently and it is very similar to the formulations the factory used...
• Re: 87 Octrane......good enough?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 00:28:56 -0600
  I wanna be getting me some of that thar 87 "Octrane" Is this bizarre formula only available out in the Kumquat, and beer nut...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:24:42 +1200
  >Calculations of octane for US market (and others using the formula >Pump octane=(R+M)/2 > >R=Research Octane Number(RON) >M=Motor Octane...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:31:54 -0400
  ...If gas engine oils are not formulated correctly > for diesel engines, I wonder whether diesel engine oils are less good > for gasoline engines. > Possibly...
• Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 19:04:12 -0800
  "If you've been driving a mid 60's Lincoln Town Car stock vans feel like formula 1 cars." Mrs Squirrel and I flew...
• Cold starts fouling plugs, was Plat Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 May 1999 10:59:16 -0700
  ...Apparently our current gas formulation (lower actual "heat content") ends up in effect resulting in an overly "rich" incomplete burn in the cold running...
• Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 9 May 2012 11:11:47 -0400
  ...Ken > I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula" > All-Surface Paint (wood, metal, plastic, masonry), Flat Black. > > No, Yes...
• Re: Tapping and dieing
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:30:47 EST
  ...I've tried several tapping fluids which are formulated for aluminum. I still have found nothing better than good old kerosene. Works well for...
• Re: NOT VAN RELATED AT ALL ... Java Script or FormCalc people only please ... A request for ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 14 May 2010 17:05:54 -0500
  ...970 * .01 = 9.7 (you typed 9.1, I think you meant 9.7) your formula is apparently expecting things in hundreds of hours...
• Re: Porsche Flat 8? on ebay.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:30:58 -0600
  On Jun 11, 2007, at 3:25 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > Porsche ran a 1.5 litre Flat 8 in their Formula One...
• Re: Calculations or formulae for LPG tank
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:39:01 -0800
  ...Calculations or formulae for LPG tank <DIV></DIV>Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:15:11 EST <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>In a message...
• Re: Highway paint
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 07:45:47 -0800
  >For a while I have been formulating the possibility of adding the >little glass spheres that are in highway paint to the paint >on...
• Re: Mobil 0W-40
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:55:43 -0600
  It is basically formulated for some of the new honda and bmw vehicles (and some others) with extremely low tolarance engines. some of the...
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:33:09 -0700
  ...Sorry, I'm sure there is a formula about > length > of extension, leverage, etc. Awww, foot-pounds is easy. For 350ft/lbs you need...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:41:38 -0400
  ...However, as a long time motorcyclist, I'm aware of synthetic motorcycle oils (such as Golden Spectro) which are specifically formulated for air/oil...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:33:43 -0800
  ...Castrol is, I believe, formulated from a natural base, much cheaper to do, but costs the same. Or so I've been told. Mike...
• Re: Exact Formula for L82 Deltron
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 20:01:46 -0500 (CDT)
  >L82 "Silver White" is typically used only on the bumpers, wheels, and where >applicable, the poptop for the Westfalias. This L82 differs from the...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 21:22:40 -0400
  ...These guys licensed the formula from Boeing who developed it for the lube and protection of aircraft components. It just DISAPPEARS into seams, then...
• Re: Manual Steering: How to Torque Inner Tie Rod End? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:23:29 -0400
  ...which you attach to your torque wrench and then apply a formula to correct the torque. Calculator is here: http://www.engineersedge.com/manufacturing...
• Re: Gasoline War ! ! refineries / different gases / Vanagons & gas
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 16:59:52 -0600
  ...Some may do other proprietary things to the fuel to make > it "their" formulation. The base gas is what you are likely to get...
• Re: Anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:47:21 -0700
  ...in the Vanagon? > I'm wondering if it is the same formulation as the VW blue coolant? > > We sold our old BMW and all...
• POR-15 on exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 10:37:00 -0400
  Anyone used POR-15 (manifold formula) on the cross-over pipes? I just got my first can of POR-15 (black glossy) and love...
• Re: Calculations or formulae for LPG tank
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:23:49 -0700
  The certification label on your tank should be correct. If you are not able to fill it to capacity, 80%, it may be that...
• YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 12:06:25 -0500
  ...It does say "synthetic formula". lesson: Didn't notice that on label; just read good for brakes and hydraulic clutch...READ LABEL more carefully...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:32:28 -0700
  ...If gas engine oils are not formulated correctly > for diesel engines, I wonder whether diesel engine oils are less good > for gasoline engines. > > -- > RJS...
• Re: What is the price of gasoline in your town??
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 13:11:31 +0000
  Using your formula Scottish (UK) fuel costs $2.88 per US gal for 95 octane stuff. We can pay a bit more for 98...
• Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 10:28:29 -0400
  ...9:51 Skip <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a): > '84 Westy > > I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula" All-Surface...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:06:21 -0500
  ...The new Prestone "All Makes/All Models" formula clearly states on the label that it is "Silicone, Phosphate, Borate, and Nitrite free" Allan -- 1991...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:13:20 -0400
  ...at 9:03 AM, Mike S wrote: > You can > bet that if they could meet both specs with a single formulation, they > would have.
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 15 May 2024 09:06:46 -0700
  ...Conventional oil formulations have not radically changed and even with a synthetic oil you would not want all that dirty oil circulating through your...
• Re: Manual Trans Gear Oil ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 26 May 2013 10:29:33 -0800
  ...Delvac or possibly Amsoil but to not use Redline as the formula had been changed and no longer meets the requirements for our transmissions...
• Re: Bi-Tron Oil
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 12:34:07 -0800
  ...I use the engine formulation as well. I also have a contact who maybe able to direct you to a local source. Phil Whyte...
• Stopping Coolant Leaks with those "snake-oil" kits?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
  Thu, 17 May 2001 17:02:06 -0700
  ...case)at heads by using one of the many "stop-leak" formulas out there. An auto-parts store keep recommended(of course) that I...
• Re: Oils
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 19:03:43 -0700
  ...For the past 10 years I've > used it in my 1500cc Honda GoldWing motorcycle and > although that particular one was formulated for bikes...
• Re: what oil for a Volvo 760 turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:27:26 -0400
  My choice is the Mobil-1, 0w-40 European formulae. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:14:34 -0600
  Joy, the Zerex I have encountered people using is not the Dex-Cool formulation , but rather one called G0-5: http://www.valvoline.com...
• Re: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:40:17 -0600
  ...Apparently the 'mud' it makes is small chunks or even a slime coating of a silicon based product that cooks out of the formula...
• Re: SCOOPS fin (no van)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 13:59:20 -0400
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM said this: > And what was all this "nay" saying based on? Conjecture, and tests done by > NASA and Formula one racers...
• Re: Thank you
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:26:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...But I think the synthetic formulation is better than the average gear oil and having filled it yourself, knowing exactly how much is in...
• Re: Westfalia Fridge vs. Thermoelectric Cooler interal capacity
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 19:45:00 EDT
  ...Does anyone know off hand what the Dometic is in quarts or have > a formula to change 1.9 cubic ft to quarts? I...
• Re: inflate tires up to max pres?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 13:12:36 -0500
  ...Essentially the same as your formula. Door numbers resulted in severe under inflation wear. jim -- Jim Henry Durham, NC 85 gsl-se 84 gsl...
• Re: Altitude Sickness and Buzzing alarm.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:28:56 -0700
  ...for older, flat tappet cam follower engines ( waterboxers ) high ZDDP formulation oil is 'the ticket.' The company I 'discovered' selling high zinc formulation oil...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:33:45 -0400
  ...regular " oil? > > Mike<mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Diesel oil is specially formulated for the operating conditions inside of diesel engines. The by-products of...
• Re: high side A/C unscrewed--now it wont blow cold?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 16 May 2004 18:33:30 -0400
  Okay, so you are saying one of your A/C freon lines was disconnected, this essentially means you have no freon (by whatever formula...
• New oil data
  Historical mailing list
  16 Oct 92 20:36:56 GMT
  ...It is the update on the new Mobil 1 formulation and that for the new Castrol Syntec. They did not have the numbers for...
• Re: Math challenge.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 10:10:54 EST
  ...According to it, unless I messed up the data entry there is no algebraic formula that fits that curve. Exponential is the closest fit...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part I
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:04:25 -0600
  ...Autobahn ZVW-237-104 antifreeze & summer coolant Phosphate free formula for use in Volkswagen & Audi water cooled vehicles Ethylene Glycol based, Phosphate free recommended...
• Friday Humor: Formula 1 Music
  Historical mailing list - DaBomb
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 10:46:34 -0800
  Check this out: Formula 1 team programs engine to play music. Load the following link and press play: http://astro.temple.edu/~kmr/Chauffe2...
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 16 May 2005 14:16:57 EDT
  ...Here's the formula: P to the sixth power = Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. George
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:23:09 -0700
  ...unsuitable for Vanagon/T3 transaxles..." "The fact that Redline changed their formulation on the MT-90 synthetic oil was recently confirmed..." I envy your...
• Battery Demand Calculator
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:15:43 -0700
  ...They both *appear* > to use the same formula though the latter gives closer to what I > measured on high speed, hence the makers rating...
• Re: Horsies
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 10:14:39 EDT
  ...The formulas in question probably mean very little, if nothing. They are probably true for a given engine+car combination and with a very...
• Re: Re Waterboxer power vs Transplants
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 22:16:57 EDT
  ...could you please explain to me what these mean, and the formulas? I am also e-mailing David to see if he has revised...
• suprise at a auction!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 21:25:48 EST
  ...Was high bidder and went to claim his "parts" and low and behold he had bid on a formula V and trailer . I am...
• Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 9 May 2005 23:45:02 -0500
  ...Soak liberally with Zep Formula 50, Simple green or any HD cleaner/degreaser. Let it sit and soak. Take it to a high pressure...
• Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:46:53 -0500
  ...There is the Mobil 1 Truck and SUV formulae also in a 5w-40. This is available at many stores including Wal-Marts. I...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:25:50 -0500
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > btw ... > look for high ZDDP formulation oils.. > or buy ZDDP oil addtive .. > it puts some of that...
• Re: Cost of Freon R12
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 20 May 2003 00:28:04 -0700
  ...Different formula of gases. Not as >effective in cooling, but if different evaporators are used, it can >still be pretty effective. > >Freeze 12, Duracool...