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• Re: Still Smell Coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 12:34:21 -0400
  ...Many shops now have the materials & tools to put dyes in the vehicle's fluids (coolant, freon, etc.). These dyes can then be seen...
• Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 10:48:37 -0600
  ...I would think either crimping or soldering done correctly and with the proper materials for the job would be satisfactory. Larry [text/html]
• Re: Restoring/Insulating the Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 13:57:21 -0500
  ...There are also some very neat foam backed wall covering materials, I think the down side to them is they come in about 30...
• Re: Vanagon carrying capacity impresses
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17:16:36 -0500
  I've carried a lot of building materials in my Vanagon. The roof can carry a foot thickness of plywood. The volume capacity of...
• Re: Any Bilstein Heavey Duty User out There
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:00:42 -0500
  ...when my van is at full load with gear or building materials (and I mean a lot) but if its just me and the...
• Cork/Rubber flooring under front carpet
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:56:28 -0600
  ...whole new pad (if one can be found) , substitute other materials. How about cutting up some of the hard foam rubber flooring that you...
• Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:41:29 -0800
  See http://www.nrcratings.com/nrc.html. Aside from the acrylic/cellulose slop I'm putting on as a first layer, I'm going...
• Re: The Wolfsburg Gets new Clothes
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 10 May 2010 23:35:08 -0400
  ...A Certified installer selling a product with a warranty is probably doing to be in the $10/sqft price range for printing and materials...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:44:48 -0800
  ...The fronts go fo around >$175 a pop (including headrest and arm rests) depending on materials >selected. These are made when you order them...
• Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:40:56 -0800
  ...I'm looking for ideas for buidling LIGHTWEIGHT cabinets out of materials that is readily obtainable (Home Depot etc. stuff). I do have 'an...
• Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:12:58 -0600
  ...I don't know3 about thicker materials. Regards. Jhn Eodgers Clint Kolda wrote: > John, > > How big is your vacuum forming machine? There's another...
• Re: filling in sanded surface/touch up paint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 10:57:17 -0600
  The trick to getting rid of scratches is to use sanding materials that get progressively finer, with final sanding using 600 grit wet-or...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:37:07 -0500
  ...Plus parts & shop materials which can vary widely depending on what’s needed. See my front heater repair document which is linked off the...
• Re: Altimeter for dash?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:59:59 -0500
  ...After all, phones and other electronic devices have all sorts of toxic materials in them without disclosure, why not mercury? When the mercury horizon...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 17:59:23 -0500
  Hey - I have a thought - completely untested... I went to that B-Quiet website and couldn't help but think, except for the alumized...
• Re: automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 03:39:52 +0000
  ...The ATF should be clear to pink with NO PARTICLES of anything resembling metal or friction materials. Examining the residue in the oil pan...
• Re: Vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:33:00 -0230
  ...Of course comparing energy consumption (and consequent pollution) with materials that go into the vehicle doesn't work, it's like comparing apples & oranges...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:18:21 -0400
  ...Any thoughts from any materials scientists out there? Do >>> we have any materials scientists on the list? >>> >>> My lead seals are rapidly going to...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:19:07 -0500
  ...if all the materials were the same, and the > temperature was uniform throughout the engine, then the gap would expand > by exactly the same...
• Re: quick mod - sliding window rain screen
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:26:09 -0500
  ...Seemed easy enough to try >though, especially if you have a garage/barn/workshop full of off >cuts of various materials from past projects...
• Re: Maple syrup
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 01:43:49 EST
  In a message dated 12/21/00 10:21:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, WarmerWagen@AOL.COM writes: << Materials for coolant are often obtained...
• Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 09:36:44 -0700
  ...I like its light weight and high quality materials and construction. The fancy units are easier to use in some respects, but costly and...
• clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Mon, 24 May 2004 14:29:53 -0700
  ...Reading through some of the reference materials, it doesn't sound too difficult. Am I a fool for contemplating this task? I appreciate advice...
• Re: DIY Doorpanel materials? ( Speakers )
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 15 May 2006 18:29:12 EDT
  In a message dated 5/15/2006 3:14:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, vanagon@FRONTLEFTSPEAKERPOSSE.COM writes: I want to mount my speakers...
• Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:18:41 -0700
  ...I have turned down work where the customer wants to supply materials for that very reason; if the materials ( say, maple flooring) are not...
• A/C, Rear, Shroud
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 18:14:04 -0800
  ...Can anyone tell me how the air is ducted from the rear of the plastic shroud to the vents in front? Materials, shapes, sizes...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:09:21 -0400
  ...never happened before ;-) ), but I think there are some incompatibilities in >materials, such that chemical interaction, or lube problems may occur whenever 4 is...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 22:10:27 -0600
  ...Also > the new materials have a special scratch resistant coating. Helps in scratch > control but doesn't stop it. but be wary ... if you...
• Re: � � � Re: Tail light lens e temps with brighter bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 00:07:27 EST
  ...to degrade the plastic housing on the turnsignal, or > degrade other materials > near the bulb. > Dan > 89 Westy 4speed > Many commercial plastics have glass...
• Re: Ice Cream Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 09:44:06 -0600
  ...cook, or even import "ice cream" (and all the legally similar materials, products, and/or contrivances) in any vehicle made or converted by, for...
• I just love surprises
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:18:50 -0500
  ...Oh! Good Grief Charlie Brown! Please help me find these kits before I go buy Xacto knife blades and gasket materials. My eyesight is...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:30:41 -0600
  I have been using 1/4 inch plywood on my paneling project so far. I started in the back and have been working my...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 21:54:20 -0500
  ...If you'll seriously scout out the supplies you'll find that I'm not more than a few dollars off on materials price...
• Re: Maaco $399 respray any good?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:28:50 -0600
  ...Yes good materials and a good spray good person is best, >but a good sprayer and cheap materials still looks better than some >amateur...
• Body Paint materials
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:10:18 -0700
  Anyone know of a good source for small quantities (pint or two) of touch-up paint in actual VW colors, or good match?� Also...
• Re: Clutch Use/NEW THREAD??
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 23:33:01 -0700
  ...At that point rebuilt >the engine so clutch was replaced while the engine was out - Friction >Materials told me the clutch disc wasn't...
• Re: The Grey water tank for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 09:03:22 -0700
  ...If you choose to go this route, you had better be very skilled and have lots of tools and materials. Lee Kouns 87 Westy...
• Re: The Bus Depot awning
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:36:35 -0400
  ...The only way to offer this quality for such a low price is mass-production, with the materials purchased in bulk. The minimum run...
• DIY Doorpanel materials?
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Mon, 15 May 2006 15:07:32 -0700
  mine are way messy, and I don't care soo much about the looks as I do the functionality. I tried some masonite, but...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:18:20 -0500
  ...The Hindenberg definitely burned orange/red, which is more indicative of other materials.... On Feb 14, 2007, at 2:53 PM, Michael Elliott wrote...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:48:24 -0700
  ...And I don't see any rubber materials mentioned. I would leave the vehicle open and give it a week or two and see...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:09:42 -0700
  Just FYI, I've stopped using the bucket with liner and absorbent materials (kitty litter, etc.) for a couple reasons. 1. I change out...
• Re: FW: Break Fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 21:15:18 -0400
  ...Something about Casterol being derived from natural materials (castor beans?) and all other being synthetic or petrolium based. Seems the rubber-ish componants of...
• Re: Seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 09:38:27 -0700
  ...They are supposed to be sending me their catalog so I can look at materials/ prices. You may want to look into them as...
• Re: Hot Air
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 16:53:18 -0700
  The battery itself contains toxic materials, no > doubt. If the batteries are giving off "highly toxic" gases, why is this > not a problem in...
• Re: Peel N Seal RE: Dynamat...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:05:25 -0400
  ...You can look up the >materials >sheet for rubberized asphalt to confirm this. One of those gases, >actually >the first one listed is carbon...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:06:05 +0200
  ...He and > others among us have used a bucket with liner and various absorbent materials. > Disposal is a problem, as such materials are not...
• Re: Altimeter for dash?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:25:48 -0400
  ...After all, phones and other >electronic devices have all sorts of toxic materials in them without >disclosure, why not mercury? When the mercury horizon...
• Re: Any German Translators? Some VC
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 16:56:29 -0500
  ...one tell me what "Schichtplatte" means? It is >one of two materials the bench is made from. The other material is >"Sperrholz, beschichtet ca...
• Re: GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Orlo Elfes
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:20:25 -0500
  ...other products - very well thought out explanations for their choices of materials and/or processes - they are quick to recommend other vendors as appropriate...
• windshield replacment prep
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:02:54 -0800
  ...so I can start to use some sort of anti-rust materials on it to get it ready? Don't want to reinvent the...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:34:33 -0400
  ...if all the materials were the same, and the > > temperature was uniform throughout the engine, then the gap would expand > > by exactly the same...
• Source of Westfalia Material?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:31:12 -0400
  ...For the record, we have got some lot of the other materials covered here: <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=528786...
• Re: Fuel Injection Discussions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:32:27 -0400
  ...the gasket material that's the problem. "Sensor-safe" RTV gasket materials are still based on silicone, but with a different curing mechanism. -- David...
• Syncro Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 20:30:58 -0800
  ...They are gas shocks, valved specifically for the syncro, high quality materials. OME shocks have a very good reputation. We learned about these from...
• Re: westy insulation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:39:03 PDT
  I read somewhere that shellac is a good vapour barrier --- don't know about its compatibility with other materials though... nor how long it...
• bike rack for breadloafs (maybe vanagons too)
  Historical mailing list - e freeman
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 09:43:03 -0400
  ...they can be swung aside for engine work, and the total cost of the materials was about $10 (though it did require some welding...
• Re: Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Gregory J. Litzenberger
  Fri, 7 May 1999 09:08:21 -0700
  Is this '87 or'90 head gasket and o-ring materials upgrade real? How many have heard about it, and how reliable are your...
• Re: SURVEY - How much would you pay for a rear spare tire carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:15:41 -0400
  ...500 or more, I believe.) I think I'd be willing to spend a couple hundred, but perhaps more depending on quality of materials.
• Replacing driver's door wiring
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:16:58 -0500
  ...I'm looking for two things here, any BTDT advice and any suggestions for materials to use to protect the new wires for the...