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• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 12:38:17 -0700
  ...So, in a well intended but vane effort to help keep moisture out, I applied some grease to the exterior of those connectors. The...
• Breaking free rear axel nuts.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Mon, 01 Jul 1996 13:34:18 -0400
  ...Use a grease needle and pump new grease in behind the roller bearings (or ball bearings if it is old) and it will flush...
• Re: cv joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:24:01 -0800
  ...what a pain :) most of the time, I make it a point to check these more often now. ohh They sell CV grease and...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:07:10 -0700
  ...I use a really good synthetic grease in the pilot bearing .. like I have some Redline red grease - I use that on the pilot...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 18:49:19 -0400
  The quality-design of most of the available boots is so poor this is becoming a common experience. T3 and GoWesty offer heavy duty...
• Re: stuck acc cable
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:29:04 -0500
  ...Might Want to add some grease into the tube in front of the new cable to lubricate things. Most likely the "binding" is caused...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:58:41 -0400
  On 9/10/04 1:47 PM, "Lastfogel, Darren" <dlastfogel@PLYFORMS.COM> wrote: > Most all oil based lubricants will attract dust and crud and...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:11 -0500
  ...You need a grease gun and use a good quality LB-GC rated grease. You will need a thin grease needle that can attach...
• Re: Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:29:33 -0800
  ...You'll notice a groove inside most throw bearings where it slides over this tube. I fill that groove with 'black slimy grease ' ( moly...
• Re: front brake hints needed...thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:48:22 -0700
  ...I blame my childrens' ADD. > > And as to the grease cap question, I have used, > with considerable success, an 18" set of > Channellocks, set...
• Re: rear wheel wobble
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:22:24 -0600
  ...If it wobbles its parts not grease or the lack of grease. Vanagons have some special bearings ................ hurry up and take a look. Stan...
• Re: Pilot Bearing Removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 May 2003 22:50:19 -0700
  Quick and easy way of removing it - fill the pilot bearing hole FULL of grease... then get a bolt that will JUST fit inside...
• Tips, Tricks, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 08:56:43 EST
  ...You cant get these out of the races to grease them, so follow this little trick: Get an inflator needle for a baskteball. Get...
• Re: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 10:11:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The boots on most (if not all) of our ball joints are cracked, and we developed a terrible ee-ee-ee-eeee....e-ee...
• Re: Whatz a Good price to service CVs?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:38:54 -0500
  ...Have used lots of Redline > synthetic wheel bearing grease. > That 'black slimey' moly graph grease though ... > I just have really really good luck with...
• Re: CV grease
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:51:25 -0700
  On 2/21/05 10:04 PM, "The Shaws" <mindthegap01@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Hello all , > > I know we are supposed to use Moly grease...
• Re: '72 steering box
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:30:16 -0400
  Ed, Have you checked the center steering link? That's the most common cause of steering play in your model of vehicle. A kit...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:39:12 -0400
  >> "Car wash?" << I don't know about most Vanagon owners but here in the Northeast there is a complete lack of road salt to...
• Re: Front spindle possibly needed
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:57:16 -0700
  There are several differences we need to know before anyone can say if the parts are available - mostly the year, but also manual or...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:48:28 +0000
  ...If they have been out recently they won't give you any problems, most likely. Anyway, remove the ones up in the bearing box...
• Re: CV R&R questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:45:28 -0500
  ...What little > grease is in there is mostly dried out. Also on one, the cover on the > outside of the CV came off after...
• Re: RoadHaus - Tricks to keep alloy caps on
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 12:28:02 -0700
  ...unless you are driving Roadhaus to Europe) on the outside tip of the "claw" will usually secure the Cap under most conditions. I would...
• What causes tire wear?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 21:19:19 -0500
  ...I installed grease fittings about 3 years ago and have regularly added a bit of grease every 6 months. All ball joints and tie...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:45:56 +1000
  ...again with the spray grease. It took a number of repeated applications but eventually they stopped creaking...for the most part anyway. Occasionally they...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:51:24 -0700
  ...fantastic spray penetrating synthetic greases that > work and last so well. It's child's play to freshen up most mechanisms > with it. > > door...
• ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:53:50 CST6CDT
  ...thoughts of s'mores, mosquitos, and propane. since there is no NEW knowledge in the universe, i'll draw from an earlier post of...
• Re: Intake manifold connectors 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 09:19:43 EDT
  ...Is there any good reason to get the proper parts? >> Karl, I know they convey mostly air, but the crankcase is vented into the...
• Re: Is Lobro a good make for CV joint?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 08:41:33 PDT
  ...BTW, both Lobro CVs, and most german made boot kits usually come with a tube of moly CV grease, menaing you don't have...
• Re: (Summary) Rear wheel bearings: grease, replace or leave alone.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:56:37 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/[42.5]Rear-Wheel-Bearings163.htm Do maybe most other Vanagons still drive around with their original bearings and grease...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:16:37 -0700
  ...or most commonly completely shot, vanagon clutch part. I make sure that part is nicely lubed with a really high quality bearing grease. and...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 May 2012 17:10:09 -0700
  ...It has a very penetrating carrier and a sticky grease that works wonders on most stuff. I use it all over in my van...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:32:48 +0000
  Dielectric grease would work just fine.  Maybe better. On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 03:27:43 PM PDT, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - James B Robinson
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 16:03:11 -0700
  ...http://ratwerks.com/zope/wiki/GreaseVan down the page in the Roof Racks section. I'm leaning toward a 50x80 Surco Safari. Anybody got...
• Re: Front end squeeking
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 07:32:27 -0700
  ...I found a spray can of dry moly grease was the most long lasting lube, but finally got around to swapping the UCBs and...
• Re: CV joint socket size?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:34:08 -0400
  Both greases will work. I use the stuff in the kit. Pack the joint itself and stuff the extra in the flange cavities. Avoid...
• Re[2]: Windshield Wipers Summary
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 10:07:26 -0800
  ...I have found that the real problem for most is a dirty windshield. Mainly grease and oils that come off the road. It needs...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:12:18 -0700
  ...The theory is that anywhere I would > travel I am bound to find someone with a grease gun to get me by, but not...
• Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:28:27 -0700
  ...I recently (about 6,000 miles ago) new Axles (Lobro CV Joints, rebuilt by GoWesty) on both sides.� I did add CV grease to...
• Re: '85 Westy shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 18:30:30 -0500
  ...You are most likely experiencing "play" in your shifter. The play can come from many places in the shifter system. The easiest to check...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:17:44 +0000
  ...They use dielectric grease. The two are not equivalent, unless you are just looking for something colorless and greasy.  Jim On Wed, Jun 14...
• Re: NVC Cleaning thosae hands up!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:06:17 -0500
  ...Great stuff at removing grease and oil. GOJO is the brand I currently have. Available at most FLAPS. On Thursday, February 13, 2003, at...
• creaking coming from under pass seat area
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Wed, 14 May 2003 15:02:39 -0400
  ...warmed up (most said cold makes it worse.) Is this something that can be remedied for a while by lubricating with grease or silicone...
• Re: Brake line corrosion - repair?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:30:08 -0700
  ...Of course if it is just some small surface rust from the rubbed off paint, then instead of grease, clean it up, sand or...
• Re: Shift Linkage Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:43:25 -0700
  ...Note, mark the relative positions of the rear most link to the middle link before removing. I used some molybdenum disulphide type grease, smooshing...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - PHIL MURPHY
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:59:24 -0700
  ...I > blame my childrens' ADD. > > And as to the grease cap question, I have used, with > considerable success, an 18" set of Channellocks, set...
• Re: Buzzing stick shift and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 09:48:04 -0800
  ...attachment on the grease gun, just pull the boots and shields back and inject a fair amount of lube, mostly filling the boot. The...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Tue, 5 May 2020 18:29:12 -0700
  ...In doing that I noticed that while the drivers side had nice red grease oozing out, the passenger side was black and more runny...
• A dirty Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:00:11 -0800
  I'm in western Washington state, it's 38 degrees out (f) most of the snow is gone and I just washed the mud...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:35:46 -0700
  ...Thought to add a little grease considering I've been swapping trannys. Neil. On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM, Scott Daniel...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:36:05 -0700
  ...Now, given that things need to be built quickly and > most cost effectively, there is no corrosion prevention applied. Mostly, > these situations are very...
• Re: 82 Westy cleaning and/or painting of the Pop Top?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:18:10 -0700
  ...http://marinerv.meguiars.com/product/All-Marine-RV-Product-List Lots of elbow grease, but it is super shiny now and looks right out...
• Re: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 23:13:08 -0500
  Sometimes all they want is some grease. But a clacking from the back end, that increases with speed, is much more worrisome for wheel...
• Re: Adjusting linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 22:39:51 -0500
  ...I wrote them a check for $70 and they gave me back the most perfect shifting vanagon you can imagine. I do most everything...
• Re: CV joints/Axle options
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:06:47 -0700
  ...If I can offer advice and some specifically asks about a product I offer, I am happy to engage, but most times I don...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:04:26 -0500
  ...They use dielectric grease. The two are not equivalent, unless you are just looking for something colorless and greasy. Jim On Wed, Jun 14...
• Re: Shifting is difficult after driving a distance
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 17:08:04 -0700
  ...gear. Most notable is second, 'tho all gears offer a lot of resistance. > > Everything underneath is tight. Shifting rod is well greased. Tranny is...
• Re: passenger seat rocks
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 07:42:36 -0700
  ...passenger seat rocks >David: > My seat used to squeak badly, so I took it apart and greased it. Fixed >the armrests by adding loctite...
• Re: Dragging Starter
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 20:38:29 -0800
  ...There is only a single bearing in the starter motor on most VW starters, on the forward end of the armature shaft. The rear...
• Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:54 -0400
  ...Two hundred miles later the grease was running out of my rear wheel bearings because the grease seals were destroyed from heat. A quick...
• Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia? - workmanship
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:03:06 -0700
  ...As in art, like say Oil Painting ...........it's the WORKMANSHIP that matters the very, very most ! ( people also put in inferior aftermarket parts...