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Re: K & N Air Filter
Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 03:51:39 -0230
...More surface > > > > area will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing > > > > silicates > > > > to go through. > > > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Sep 2015 08:30:26 -0400
...You want to ensure that silica is not floating in the oil that the oil filter can’t handle. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
Re: Phosphate free anti-freeze.Quotes from owners manual and more--
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 20:20:57 -0500
...our <A HREF="http://www.prestone.com/products/14.htm">Prestone� Extended >Life 5/150 Antifreeze/Coolant</A> is phosphate, silicate, and borate free. > > >
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:08:13 -0600
...I note our comment about the bronze/silica balve guides - I suspect that is what was in the aircraft engines in my day. Changes...
Re: Misc Questions
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 17:39:59 -0300
...There was a post about John Deere having silicate free and phosphate free coolant - I called my local dealer and they had it. I...
Re: Engine Storage Was: Seized Engine?
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
Sun, 21 May 2006 01:38:12 -0400
...usually not a huge problem, if you are really worried, drop silica gel packets on strings tied to the ground straps of the spark...
Re: radiator leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Jan 2005 22:38:17 -0500
...If you are using hard water, make sure your choice is silicate-phosphate free to avoid nasty deposits. Many coolant companies are now marketing...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 17 May 2014 05:14:38 -0400
...C2=AE Antifreeze/ Cool= > ant formula=E2=80=99s are phosphate, silicate, and borate free. These coola= > nts use a special chemistry and technology...
Spray Foam Alternative?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Nov 1995 13:13:17 -0500 (EST)
...TEMP-COAT is a complete mixture of various silicas and ceramic beads immersed in a high quality latex base with acrylic binders. This combination...
Re: water pump
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 27 Aug 94 01:31:51 CDT
...Engine coolant should be REPLACED every two (2) years to refresh the silicates and other corrosion inhibitors contained in the coolant. He was not...
Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part I
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:04:25 -0600
...Engine coolant should be REPLACED every two (2) years to refresh the silicates and other corrosion inhibitors contained in the coolant. He was not...
Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 00:21:49 -0600
...They are non-phos e-glycol with a bit > > different addative package, silicates and such. It took US manufacturers > > some 40 years to begin...
Re: K & N Air Filter
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:56:43 -0800
...will improve air flow just like the K&N without allowing > > > > > silicates > > > > > to go through. > > > > > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [vanagon@gerry...
Re: Oil filter performance
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:12:06 -0500
...This was after an oil test on my fox that showed high levels of wear metal and silica. This was for 11,000 miles...
re. Subject: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:53:58 -0700
...What I use 95% of the time is glass beads, not silica sand which is much more aggressive. With glass beads the finish is...
Re: oil filters
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:02:28 -0500
...In a number of vehicles > including mine is results were wear metals and silica would reach > unacceptable levels in less than 7,500 mile...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:55:31 -0500
...so you can end up with an abrasive mess, especially from silica. Oil testing may tell you when you waited too long to service...
Re: Oil Filter performance
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:55:54 -0800
...Copper was 20, Iron 20, Lead 8, Silica > (dirt) 19. oil condition rated "A". > > At 13,500 miles on the oil, the numbers were...
Re: Sierra Propylene Glycol Coolant?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 11 Sep 95 12:20:27 CDT
...Engine coolant should be REPLACED every two (2) years to refresh the silicates and other corrosion inhibitors contained in the coolant. He was not...
Re: california smog issues and synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 May 2005 18:50:42 -0400
...Particular attention is paid to silicates which come from dust and dirt. Keep that air filter clean. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: wlail@ou.edu...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 16 May 2014 09:51:59 -0500
...Prestone® Dex-Cool® Premixed LongLife® Antifreeze/ Coolant formula’s are phosphate, silicate, and borate free. These coolants use a special chemistry and technology that...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 13:36:24 -0500
...I pulled the filter out of both cars, >> installed pleated paper filters, changed the oil and subsequent oil analysis >> showed that silica readings dropped...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:41:48 -0800
...so you can end up with an abrasive mess, especially from silica. Oil > testing may tell you when you waited too long to service...
Some neat new tools
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Jun 1997 22:42:36 +0000
...Typical is a dessicant filter (filled with silica gel or whatever) but what TIP sells is simply the old Motor Gaurd toilet paper oil...
Re: Oil Filter performance
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:18:18 -0600
...Copper was 20, Iron 20, Lead 8, Silica >(dirt) 19. oil condition rated "A". > >At 13,500 miles on the oil, the numbers were...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 17 May 2014 08:34:24 -0500
...C2=AE Antifreeze/ Cool= > > ant formula=E2=80=99s are phosphate, silicate, and borate free. These coola= > > nts use a special chemistry and technology...
Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 23:29:28 -0500
...100% Prestone extended life (silicate & phosphate free) --- 1667 ohms 5. 50-50 mixture Prestone & distilled water from grocery store--- 387 ohms 6. Tap water...
Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part IV (last one!) :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:06:27 -0600
...Heavy-duty operators had to use low silicate automotive coolant formulations (high silicate automotive antifreezes could cause �green goo� in diesel engines) that required...
Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 17:57:22 -0700
...the yellow bottle states that it is "Phosphate >> Free". >> >> Phosphate and silicate is only a problem when used with hard water and >> the only...
FYI===> Coolant Colors - what do they mean??
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:05:58 +0000
...Heavy-duty operators had to use low silicate automotive coolant formulations (high silicate automotive antifreezes could cause �green goo� in diesel engines) that required...
Re: morons (red coolant)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:56:00 -0400
...Anyone have an opinion on this stuff for use in the Vanagon? It is Phosphate and Silicate free. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
Coolant...
Historical mailing list - Jim & Lisa Arnott
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 13:38:01 -0700
...For those consumers who would feel more comfortable using a phosphate-free antifreeze, our Prestone(R) Extended Life 5/100 is phosphate, silicate, and...
Re: Vredestein tires (was Verettastine - Tires?)
Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
Sat, 18 May 2002 19:07:38 -0700
...In particular, the company lays emphasis on performance gains made through the use of silica technology. Vredestein, as a smaller brand, does not have...
Re: Aftermarket rim fitment.
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 25 Dec 2002 13:21:14 +1300
...Also added silica is increasing grip. Soft rubber compounds also (though these days they don't waear at a horrendous rate, as earlier performance...
Stats & results on soundproof-interior project.
Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
Sun, 7 Sep 1997 08:34:32 -0400
...Heat Insulation used by NASA" A roll of Fiber-tech Fiberglass/silica exhaust wrap heat shield insulation Eight yards of 4-mil plastic A...
Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:27:36 +0000
...If you are using hard tap water, then phosphates and silicates will bind with them and settle out of solution. The problem is compounded...
Re: Oil filter performance
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:19:40 -0800
...This was after an oil > test on my fox that showed high levels of wear metal and silica. This was > for 11,000 miles...
Re: Electric Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:25:42 -0800
...As for anti freeze having abrasives, why else would silica and silicates, (beach sand) be an ingredient. Have you taken a part cooling systems...
Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:27:22 -0800
...A buffer system is an ionic solution! Phosphate buffers (and the borates ands silicates in "traditional" coolant) will precipitate out, especially in hard water...
Re: oil filters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:59:43 -0600
...In a number of vehicles >> including mine is results were wear metals and silica would reach >> unacceptable levels in less than 7,500 mile...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 22 May 2014 09:25:31 -0500
...C2=AE Antifreeze/ Cool= >>> ant formula=E2=80=99s are phosphate, silicate, and borate free. These coola= >>> nts use a special chemistry and technology...
Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:07:27 -0400
...Phosphate and silicate is only a problem when used with hard water and the only problem is the stuff precipitating out. As for precipitation...
Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 23:18:44 -0700
...100% Prestone extended life (silicate & phosphate free) --- 1667 ohms > > 5. 50-50 mixture Prestone & distilled water from grocery store--- 387 > ohms > 6. Tap water...
Leaky electric heads on vanagons? Stay grounded
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:11:11 -0700
...Foundry casting sand, gasket material, silicate drop-out and other debris can wear away the walls of a heater core or radiator, especially if...
Re: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:38:43 -0500
...In part conventional antifreeze used the silica and other stuff to control corrosion by "cleaning" it. Since the rear heater recirculates the air in...
Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 12:22:29 -0400
...100% Prestone extended life (silicate & phosphate free) --- 1667 ohms > > 5. 50-50 mixture Prestone & distilled water from grocery store--- 387 > ohms > 6. Tap water...
Re: morons (red coolant)
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:56:35 -0500
...Anyone have an opinion on this stuff for use in the Vanagon? It is Phosphate and Silicate free. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:24:36 -0500
...The air underneath is somewhat nasty and air filters can only do so much to keep that stuff out especially fine silica. Don't...
Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
Historical mailing list - jon
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:32:57 -0800
...It is "waterglass" aka Sodium Silicate. I'd imagine it would work at some level. Jon On Thu, 22 Feb 2007, Courtney Hook wrote...
Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 03:22:00 -0500
...100% Prestone extended life (silicate & phosphate free) --- 1667 ohms > > > > 5. 50-50 mixture Prestone & distilled water from grocery store--- 387 > > ohms > > 6. Tap water...
Re: Where do you get your coolant?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 22 May 2014 09:43:56 -0500
...C2=AE Antifreeze/ Cool= > >>> ant formula=E2=80=99s are phosphate, silicate, and borate free. These coola= > >>> nts use a special chemistry and technology...
Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
Historical mailing list - Eric B. Pickering
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:17:22 -0400
...formula cars, if they felt they would pass any size particulates (silica >>or whatever) that would scuff their rings/barrels to any signifacant >>measure...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:46:20 -0500
...so you can end up with an abrasive mess, especially from > silica. Oil testing may tell you when you waited too long to service...
Re: Oil Filter performance
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 06:54:28 -0800
...Copper was 20, Iron 20, Lead 8, Silica >> (dirt) 19. oil condition rated "A". >> >> At 13,500 miles on the oil, the numbers were...
Re: Oil Filter performance
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 21:21:30 -0800
...Copper was 20, Iron 20, Lead 8, Silica > > (dirt) 19. oil condition rated "A". > > > > At 13,500 miles on the oil, the numbers were...
Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:47:15 -0800
...If you are using hard tap water, then phosphates and silicates will bind with them and settle out of solution. The problem is compounded...
Re: morons (red coolant)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 12:13:15 -0400
...Anyone have an opinion on this stuff for use in the Vanagon? It is Phosphate and Silicate free. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
Re: Oil filter performance
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:49:45 -0800
...This was after an oil > > test on my fox that showed high levels of wear metal and silica. This > was > > for 11,000 miles...
Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:48:16 -0400
...In contrast in my Fox, the oil lasts forever except for silica and wear particles. My guess is that the placement of the air...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 13:14:14 -0600
...I pulled the filter out of both >> cars, installed pleated paper filters, changed the oil and subsequent >> oil analysis showed that silica readings dropped...