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• Re: Installing Pop Top Seals ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:31:06 -0500
  > I'm installing new poptop seals for the first time I might > add ! :o) And I was wondering if anyone could give me any...
• Re: De-chromify windows?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 17 May 2008 15:03:49 -0700
  ...I notice that this page says, regarding the > chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them > out, your windows will...
• which window seals to purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:06:53 -0500
  ...Who has the best window seals? Or...does everybody have about the same? Also, Bentley calls for window seal adhesive. Yes or no? If...
• Vanagon Skylights$55 Decals$9.50 skylight seals$30.
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 02:21:57 -0800
  I have finally have on stock some new skylight seals. These may need replacing, so check for cracked brittle rubber, leaks, etc. We also...
• Re: Which poptop seals + color of top?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 15:10:09 -0400
  > I read somewhere some seals have aluminium clamps and they don't hold well. Actually, you got it backwards. The aluminum clips are the...
• Re: VW porn
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 08:13:30 -0500
  ...we are talking about the door seals right?.. We're not?.. Age again I guess.. Chris Smith '82 Westy '74 Thing Junk
• Re: Pushrod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 15:36:58 -0500
  > Anybody know of a source for a set of pushrod tube > seals(WBX;eight big, eight small)? We stock these sets.. http://busdepot.com...
• Removing internal window rubber
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:00:28 -0500
  ...hand cutting each tint piece required getting very close to each rubber seal, those seals were degraded and held dirt which could not be...
• Re: seals in rear view mirrors [breadloaf]
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Mon, 01 Apr 1996 08:59:56 -0500
  ...I only need the grey plastic or rubber seals that hold the glass to the hardware. I just used silicone caulk... --dan
• Best quality poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:26:26 -0700
  ...I've seen discussions in the distant past about the different types and quality seals. Would someone bring me up to date on this...
• Syncro wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 18:39:55 -0500
  I just thought I would mention that the seals for the Syncro are the same as the factory originals. The factory originals have a...
• Synthetic oil and older type two motor seals
  Historical mailing list - CLARKE
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 16:46:30 -0800 (PST)
  When a person uses synthetic motor oil in an older type 2 air cooled engine, ('78), will the motors engine seals be attacked or...
• sunroof & seals.
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Karen Nevin
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 20:20:35 -0400
  ...fixing leaky sunroof? Help. > Has anybody had success in replacing the seals in the sunroof? > I know about cleaning the drains but the seals...
• Axle Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 02:03:44 +0000
  Hello, I've separated my transmission from the 1.9 and am replacing the axle flange seals. Those seals are in there TIGHT. Besides...
• Re: Crank Pulley: 3 groves vs 1 grove
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 22 May 2007 17:25:04 -0400
  Bob, Timely post! I am in the process of replacing the seals on my engine (2.1L with single pulley). I asked my FLAPs...
• Inputs requested for '87 Westy pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 18:19:44 -0700
  I want to replace the rubber seals for the pop top - both sections. I wonder about aluminum vs steel clips as well as the...
• Re: Head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:41:57 -0700
  ...Many people (myself included), when rebuilding the aircooled Type 4 engine, leave them out as the cylinder seals against the combustion chamber just fine...
• Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:19:12 -0500
  ...With new paint (scheduled as soon as the snow melts) I've decided to ditch the window seals with moulding grooves and their yellowing...
• Re: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 17 Jan 97 16:38:32 CST
  ...don't forget the all-important clutch slave cylinder! what happened (according to the mechanic) was that the rubber seals in the master/slave...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:57:33 -0700
  ...Not all of the seals were doing this, the large end seals which are made of the same material were fine and most of...
• anyone have probs with sliding window seals?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:55:59 -0500
  hey all, i recently purchased new window seals for my 87 syncro westy project. today, my body guy and i started to instal the...
• Blown steering racks: read pls.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:54:25 -0700
  ...VW sells a seal kit, $180Cdn for all the seals to rebuild the rack. BUT!!! 1) They do not sell the seals (3) to...
• Re: Body Rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 18:12:22 -0500
  (Thom beats WCM into the ground.) TH>The seals for the doors are WAY too stiff. The seals on my 42 year bus are...
• Paging those I promised to get Windshield Seals
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:32:19 EDT
  ...One of you asked for two seals. Please identify yourself so I don't have to dig through all my old emails. I am...
• Re: 1.6 TD Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:48:21 -0500
  Send it to a reputable re-builder if it's just seals. Jason Uberbus On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 7:25 PM, Chris...
• Poptop Seals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:20:04 -0400
  ...Does anyone know of any instructions for replacing the seals. It doesnt seem to difficult but, thought there may be some tricks. I didnt...
• stopping a slight oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 12:09:25 -0700
  ...It appears to be coming from the seals where the push-rod tubes mate with the block. How can i stop these leaks? do...
• Re: Sliding door hinge rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:27:34 -0800
  We have those seals as well as most of the other sliding door hinge parts in stock: http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index...
• Window seals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 22:16:50 EST
  ...Are there available the chrome inserts/flashing for the rubber window seals. This van is almost flawless and I want no blemishes. 2nd how...
• Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:09:58 -0700
  Anyone have any idea how much it should cost to have differential seals replaced and the bearing replaced... I have a quote for the...
• Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 01:17:23 EDT
  ...about the additional seal thaat was put in in 80 and > later vans the front door seals were only in 88-91 vans. chris
• Air-conditioning Seals
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 20:10:49 EST
  Well, I know its the winter, but its time for me to replace the seals I believe. Previous owner just charged the AC. every...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 25 May 1999 11:38:34 -0400
  ...Anyway, when switching to synthetic, if the seals are old and slightly worn already the loss of swell shrinks the seal and can cause...
• Re: warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals>
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:25:25 +0000
  ...warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals > > Greetings Listees, > > The following article is largely speculation on my part, but I offer it...
• Re: Prepping for paint!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:08:06 -0400
  Hi Jeff, I love having new seals after paining. Things like the ones that go around the front door handles. Or the rear hatch...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:10:58 -0400
  ...Is anybody making something out of a > different material to replace the lead seals? I was talking to a > designer friend of mine and...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 8 May 2004 17:39:59 -0500
  ...Installing pop top seals > On Sat, 8 May 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > > > The seals have spring clips imbedded in the V grove channel. > > Much...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 21:46:39 -0900 (AKST)
  ...Does any list member have any leads on where to purchase just the seals or a better joint (meaning one with better seals) at...
• Oil Seal Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:47:30 -0800
  A friend has oil leaks from the seals on her 1.9L. Question is, if the leaks are small (getting some spray in the...
• removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:09:28 -0700
  Hi! Is there an easy and quick way to remove the side windows without destroying the seals on a Vanagon? I remember removing the...
• Re: Oil Leak - 2.1L WBX - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:30:34 -0500
  ...All new everything engine wise - cylinders, rings, pistons, bearings, seals, water pump, oil pump, distributor, camshaft. Heads rebuilt with new parts. Used the existing...
• Re: window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:42:38 -0700
  ...Everyone that sells > replacement seals lists seals with and without the groove for the chrome > trim. If I want to get rid of this...
• Re: Luggage rack seal...
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 11:57:26 -0400
  Ron - With all this feedback about noisy top seals - I'm realizing it's not just me. Replaced top seals 1+ yrs.' ago, with...
• Replacing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:25:10 -0400
  How hard is it to replace the window seals? I have a new set laying around and want to replace the old ones on...
• Re: Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:19:24 -0500
  ...Jay >Hello all vendors, > >Do any of you have access to the seals that the front door windows slide up >and down through, or...
• 84 automatic trans reseal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:50:23 -0600
  About 5000 miles back, I replaced the transaxle in my 84 with a used unit, and replaced the torque converter seal, axle seals, and...
• Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Thu, 25 May 2006 15:47:52 -0400
  ...Last year I decided that it was probably the roof seals. However, I have now replaced all of these and the leaks persist. I...
• Re: Fuel Pressure/Hot motor/Power Steering grease
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:40:28 -0400
  You may want to check the rubber seals that go to the expansion tanks. They are on each side of the front wheel wells...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 23:02:37 -0400
  In hindsight, I'd skip replacing the vent window seals. The replacements don't fit well and they're a royal pain to replace...
• Re: Seals
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:50:22 -0400
  Karl Wolz wrote: > > Hello all vendors, > > Do any of you have access to the seals that the front door windows slide up > and down...
• Re: Cold start problem.....still....
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:55:27 -0400
  ...Ben Michael Vickey wrote: >Have you replaced the injector seals? Are they properly seated? > >Old, dried out seals might cause the problem you describe. > > > >
• oil seal questions
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:00:17 -0500
  ...Replacing these seals seems somewhat unnecessary to me, and slightly daunting. Are any of these seals known to leak? Would replacing any of these...
• Just an update on my clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Jun 2021 19:03:18 -0700
  ...New seals ordered as well as output shaft seals etc. Well that’s it for update. I do have some tech questions for the...
• Re: Westy Top Seal Adhesive * Bargain Alert
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 18:58:07 -0100
  > Just finished putting new seals on all the fiberglass atop my 1984 Westy. > This requires weatherstrip adhesive, which I had bought from a large...
• Re: gas tank seal failue
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:57:13 -0400
  ...Could have been an defective seal (although we have not heard of any problems with these seals). We get our seals from the VW...
• Re: Newbee question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:29:10 -0500
  My take on the synthetic oil debate is that if your engine has the Viton seals at both ends of the crankshaft/ They are...
• triangular side window seal Re: Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:58:31 EDT
  Speaking of window seals, my little swivel window on the passenger side is noisy. Looking at the online vendors' sites, none of them seem...
• Re: pop-top seals
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:21:51 -0800
  How much do the pop top seals cost from JC Whitney? Hey competition will in the end help us all. I know Ron understands...
• Re: sunroof seals??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:56:58 -0800
  There are two seals that you need- one for the moving piece and one for the opening. Should be around 100$ for both. The...
• Re: poptop seal - quality? great success with BD seals
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 26 May 2006 11:19:13 -0400
  The PO of my weekender replaced the poptop seals with Bus Depot seals sometime in 84. I installed the skylight seal that he gave...