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Re: coolant options
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 20:17:04 -0500
...if ethylene and propylene glycols are mixed, then it isn't straight forward determining the level of freeze/boilover protection, at least with an...
Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 23:13:17 -0400
...It is doubtful you got all the water out and the mixture is likely too weak to provide adequate freeze-boil over protection. More...
Re: watch out ..bit of a rant - about coolant etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 May 2012 13:17:57 -0700
...50/50 mixture every two years in a vanagon is adequate corrosion protection and prevention really. I also don't think it's necessary...
Re: Another helpful product
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:13:12 +0000
...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. Corrosion > protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 3 Jan 2020 17:54:55 -0800
...I have also started to make shaft protectors but in stainless steel to avoid the corrosion experiences with the aforementioned version from VC. 5...
Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 16 May 2001 20:55:02 -0700
...add a coolant with it, then they miss out on the corrosion protection of vw coolant (the blue). Sticking with the "program" is fine...
Re: coolant options
Historical mailing list - rpc
Mon, 2 Jan 2006 14:46:32 -0800
...that said, the oem vw blue, as well as conventional types, may provide better protection from water pump cavitation erosion than the new extended...
Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:41:46 -0700
...The corrosion on the engine is so bad, that between it, the knocking up the mountain passes <BANG BANG>, and the oil buzzer <BZZZZ...
Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:50:14 -0900
...used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines. So would it provide similar protection in our systems with coolant...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 3 Jan 2020 12:29:39 -0500
...The main reasons I have taken them out of service include corrosion on the bead surface and worn out lug seats. Yes, I seen...
FW: FW: Salt project
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 14:53:37 -0700
...Vehicles with anti corrosion protection will rust too. You will spend enormous amounts of money on repairing potholes too. Who's ever brainchild this...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 6 May 2016 17:48:47 -0700
...what they are painted with, as long as > there is decent corrosion protection. > I've seen them rust right through on a vanagon ..swiss...
Re: Another helpful product
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:14:36 -0600
...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. > Corrosion > > protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago...
Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:50:01 -0600
...And if > someone can convince me that this is not the result of corrosion he'd make me a happy man! > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 12:40:31 -0700
...The corrosion on the > engine is so bad, that between it, the knocking up the mountain passes > <BANG BANG>, and the oil buzzer <BZZZZ...
Re: Another helpful product
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:17:56 -0500
...Corrosion protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago. I am glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal...
Re: Vanagondalism
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:58:50 -0500
...plastic, > smog-failing, mother-fathers. > Stainless steel would be best - no corrosion, and > strong enough to take > gravel strikes. Just make sure it doesn...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:01:43 -0400
...The main reasons I have taken them out of service include corrosion on the bead surface and worn out lug seats. Yes, I seen...
Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 14:59:07 -0500
...Firstly you should really bead blast the surfaces, you can not begin to imagine how extensive that corrosion actually is. I've picked at...
Re: LP tank valve? problems...
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:19:35 -0600
...Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado In the USA, the National Fire Protection Association code is generally used, although any state may impose additional conditions...
waxoyl vs. LPS
Historical mailing list - Russell G. Dushin
Thu, 1 Dec 94 19:48:44 EST
...the resulting ink when used in ball point pens prevents the corrosion of the ball point-but there were other things in the ink...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 4 Jan 2020 10:41:07 -0500
...I have also started to make shaft protectors but in stainless steel to avoid the corrosion experiences with the aforementioned version from VC. > > 5...
Re: Another helpful product
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:33:21 -0500
...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. >> Corrosion >>> protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago...
Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 28 Feb 1993 22:04:04 -0500
...The corrosion on the > engine is so bad, that between it, the knocking up the mountain passes > <BANG BANG>, and the oil buzzer <BZZZZ...
Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel Foss
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 20:13:33 -0800
...14, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > >> Leaks are easy - .... >> Internal corrosion and lime deposits are tougher. You can get an idea >> of how...
Re: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 6 Nov 2004 09:29:23 -0800
...Make this > another mute point in cold weather. > > Your going for the synthetic for better protection. The parts that > really need it are the...
Re: Another helpful product
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:24:47 +0000
...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. Corrosion > protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 10:56:59 -0800
...I have also started to make shaft protectors but in stainless steel to avoid the corrosion experiences with the aforementioned version from VC. >> >> 5...
Re: Three Items-O2 sensor running rich.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:42:24 -0500
...The plastic tower makes for a bad connection and corrosion at the crimp terminal makes things even worse. Repair this connection with a good...
Re: Oil Changing
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 19 Jun 2003 14:39:14 -0400
...has been tested against leaks, corrosion, vibration >>and road damage. >> >>--- >> >> >> _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - David M
Sat, 4 Jan 2020 20:22:48 +0000
...I have also started to make shaft protectors but in stainless steel to avoid the corrosion experiences with the aforementioned version from VC. > > 5...
Re: Bucko update
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 07:58:47 -0500
...I found something in a hobby shop once, electrical corrosion protector, or something like that. I put a drop on every electrical contact every...
Re: it will actually freeze
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 20:32:45 -0700
...If you want to > limit > the corrosion mix > your antifreeze with distilled water, but add water, > do not use it > straight. > > Mark in AK...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:18:51 -0500
...I have also started to make shaft protectors but in stainless steel to avoid the corrosion experiences with the aforementioned version from VC. >>> >>> 5...
Re: FW: Salt project
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:02:43 -0700
...Vehicles with anti corrosion protection will rust too. You will spend enormous amounts of money on repairing potholes too. Who's ever brainchild this...
Re: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:23:31 -0400
...coupling, transmission, rear differential lock, drive train protection, front suspension, tire and wheel specifications, corrosion protection, air conditioning components, power windows, power mirrors, special...
Re: coolant options
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 08:26:33 -0800
...The posphate salts > > become > > alkaline and cause corrosion. > > This is not true for the organic based coolant. > > As to > > the cause of head leaks...
Re: Another helpful product
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:35:48 +0000
...And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. Corrosion protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago...
Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil-Cascade in the coolant!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:21:52 -0500
...And if > someone can convince me that this is not the result of corrosion he'd > make me a happy man! > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
Re: Vanagondalism
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:43:47 -0800
...plastic, >> smog-failing, mother-fathers. >> Stainless steel would be best - no corrosion, and >> strong enough to take >> gravel strikes. Just make sure it doesn...
Re: Vanagondalism
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:31:45 -0800
...plastic, > > smog-failing, mother-fathers. > > Stainless steel would be best - no corrosion, and > > strong enough to take > > gravel strikes. Just make sure it doesn...
Re: Wolfie mods
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
...This puts a barrier between the aluminum and the rubber gasket and corrosion cannot penetrate the coating to start the corrosion process. 7. Super...
Re: Another helpful product
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:42:00 -0800
...Corrosion > protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago. I am > glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal...
Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:33:56 -0500
...It is doubtful you got all the water out and > the mixture is likely too weak to provide adequate freeze-boil over > protection. > More...
Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 10:12:00 -0700
...It is an excellent cleaner for many applications, including cleaning the corrosion from copper brewing parts, and will keep many kinds of bacteria from...
Exhaust systems and pipes
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Sep 1996 18:37:46 -0500
...correctly it just won't hold up as well. > >For added corrosion protection, Vintage will add a protective coating to the >outside of the...
Re: A/C
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:55:53 -0400
...First it will cause > corrosion. Next as it increases operating pressures and reduces efficiency. > Finally, it can cause ice crystal to form especially near...
Re: Leaky rear heater
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 15 May 2020 17:43:22 -0700
...Consider one of industrial or big > rig diesel coolants that don’t use abrasives as part of the corrosion > control scheme. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:50:26 -0500
...I agree with Frank that 3XX series stainless is the best *average* corrosion protection for exhausts, in fact I doubt that there is anyone...
Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 09:03:15 -0500
...Racing oil are not designed for long engine life, just maximum protection for a race period. I doubt there are many 250,000 mile...
Re: Fusible links (was PS pump switch, engine ...)
Historical mailing list - James
Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:18 -0500
...I know because I had one that controlled the lighting circuits blow due to corrosion further the wiring in an old Datsun 210 - a...
Re: Oil Changing
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:54:36 -0500
...Like all SureDRAIN >parts, this dust cover has been tested against leaks, corrosion, vibration >and road damage. > >--- > > >
Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:34:36 +0000
...think though, if executed properly (meaning excellent electrical connections and excellent corrosion protection and excellent mounting, etc.) it would probably a GOOD thing for...
Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 13:16:58 -0500
...Racing oil are not designed for long engine life, just maximum protection for a race period. I doubt there are many 250,000 mile...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Scott
Fri, 6 May 2016 15:43:28 -1000
...what they are painted with, as > long as there is decent corrosion protection. > I've seen them rust right through on a vanagon ..swiss...
Re: A/C
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:16:54 -0400
...First it will cause > corrosion. Next as it increases operating pressures and reduces efficiency. > Finally, it can cause ice crystal to form especially near...
Re: A/C
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:06:50 -0400
...First it will cause > corrosion. Next as it increases operating pressures and reduces efficiency. > Finally, it can cause ice crystal to form especially near...
Bleach for cleaning the water tank
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 10:31:29 -0700
...It is an excellent > cleaner for many applications, > including cleaning the corrosion from copper brewing parts, > and will keep many kinds of > bacteria from...
Re: Exhaust system insulation
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 20 May 2005 12:03:38 -0500
...There are a variety of reasons for coating an exhaust manifold header. #1 Corrosion protection. The manifold will live longer as well as look...
Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:40:31 -0600
...grade M or N now? But it is supposed to provide protection for any vehicle requiring earlier grades. Is this manufacturer's mumbo-jumbo...