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• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:14:12 -0300
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the table , but it...
• Re[2]: Dealer service ripoff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:36:35 -0800
  ...Bruce Anderson, the Technical Director of the Porsche Club of America recommends against braided stainless steel-over-teflon brake hoses. They work good, and...
• Re: Propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:52:53 -0800
  ...When installing them,I use a white liquid teflon sealant that the store should have also. Karl
• Re: Water Tank construction material?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:13:44 -0600
  ...My guess would be Nalgene brand, which is often considered "best." Maybe a screw thread with Teflon tape would work. I'm no plumber...
• Re: wire pulling greese?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:02:38 -0800
  ...squeeze bottle) that has teflon in it on my huse wiring project and was fairly impressed with the results. I don't remember the...
• Re: Heat resistance of VDO dual sender
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:24:25 -0500
  ...I had a custom made #4 Stainless steel Teflon hose(Aeroquip no less) with swedged fittings on each end and about 15" long for...
• Re: RE:Another Cool Vanagon Seen [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 13:05:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...you could knock the Teflon off a skillet! > .. your parents had to close all the curtains at night so the Moon could > come out...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:07:05 -0700
  ...to look for one? What, if anything beside a wrench > and teflon tape, is involved in replacing it? Probably can't get to it...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:32:03 -0800
  ...I used a teflon lube gel on mine when I "rebuilt" it. My boss uses it on safe locks. It's a non-petroleum...
• Re: Anyone out there install a Busboys oil cooler on a WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:37:24 -0500
  Using the Aeroquip brand stainless steel #8 hoses with the teflon linings, you shouldn't have to worry about exhaust pipes as much. A...
• Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:08:59 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/05 2:10:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM writes: > So are rust coatings the "teflon...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 10:49:46 -0700
  ...For me rear brake service > always includes cylinders and the hoses unless Teflon or something special. > Front always hoses with calipers at least getting...
• Re: Coolant cap
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:29:44 -0400
  Get some plumber's Teflon tape and wrap around the threads on the tank a couple times. It stopped my leak until the new...
• Propane filling
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 16:48:18 -0600
  ...Screwed new valve back in (used a bit of Teflon on the threads). Went to a propane place and filled tank with no problem...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:26:16 -0700
  PTFE plumber's thread sealing pipe dope (or something close to that) or you can use Teflon tape. The yellow tape is for gas...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 14:44:40 -0700
  ...Use Permatex teflon thread sealer on the threaded parts and wait 24 hours after application to put in the oil or start it up...
• hydrofluoric acid? (was touch burned vanagon...)
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 13:02:17 -0400
  ...Many polymers contain fluorine and therefore would produce HF if burned, Teflon being the most common. Most cars contain them, this is not just...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:31:01 -0700
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon > there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the > table , but it...
• Re: sticky accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:39:31 -0400
  ...use bicycle chain/cable grease spray with teflon. works wonders :-) or you can go the old fasioned route and use 3-in-1 oil...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 23:14:39 -0700
  ...201 I > believe. > > Dupont, owners of Teflon� would say that it should NOT be put in the > transmission. Or engine. Thats interesting re: Dupont...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 14:10:07 -0400
  ...Your best bet is to lubricate with silicone oil or silicone spray or a teflon type dry film spray. My experience though is that...
• Removing Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 15:33:40 -0800
  ...I thought I'd try removing it from the van, flushing it with brake cleaner, lubing it with teflon spray lubricant in order to...
• Re: Was: Won't Idle When Hot
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 13:49:24 EST
  ...I've replaced more than a few queefed out Vanagon conductors with Teflon insulated wire. Also, I've seen the vinyl wire harness sheathing...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Nov 2000 - Special issue (#2000-343)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 15:13:41 -0700
  ...Just disassemble it carefully and use teflon tape to 'build up' the bushings. Works great - costs nothing. Mine has been working for well over...
• Heat resistance of VDO dual sender
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:20:47 -0700
  ...Stainless steel braided Teflon tubing was really expensive unfortunately. Please correct me if I am wrong. Hence there is even a nice open threaded...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:32:12 -0400
  ...Expansion Tank Defect Hi all, just a heads up to let you know that I had to wrap a bunch of Teflon tape on...
• Re: squeaks
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 18:14:44 -0700
  ...between applications of Slick 50 One > Lube with Teflon spray lubricant to the upper bushings. Even easier for > the lazy or non-mechanically inclined! >
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:24:11 -0400
  ...The one I see all the time that cracks >>me up is windshield washer fluid with Teflon. Because it, >>you know, uh... makes the...
• Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 02:34:25 -0400
  ...How does one get non leaky joints on these lines? I understand one is not to use Teflon tape and one is not to...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:22:22 -0500
  ...GW warns about the hard Teflon bushings conveying more noise, that's likely a factor here as well. > > > >> On Feb 14, 2025, at 10...
• Speedo Cable--HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 05 Oct 95 11:32 CDT
  ...I've been using a spray Teflon lube which is thin enough to roll down the cable and eventually lube the length of the...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ?? Plug removal Success !!!
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 7 May 2003 10:55:02 -0500
  ...George If man was to use teflon seal on thread of plug gasket not important, and would be removed easy. Not think I guess...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 14:14:14 -0600
  ...My apologies > On Jun 6, 2018, at 2:04 PM, Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Ed, > > That's teflon tape for plumbing, which...
• Re: How to reseal propane connection?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:56:33 -0300
  Allan, teflon tape (the same as works for water and air ) worked just fine for me JGS 84 1.9L Westfalia Bleu Schtroumpf ----- Original...
• Re: Project proposal: RE: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:59:27 -0400
  ...text/plain > >A great griddle is a teflon coated steel one by Coleman. It >covers both burners perfectly and has two metal loop handles...
• Re: Them little shelf bumpies
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:10:22 -0700
  ...Maybe there's Teflon in that dim. Cut, drill and you're off to the races! You have to drill, but this isn't...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:47:06 -0400
  ...feets (honestly, it's as they were made out of Dupont > Teflon) of my Coleman grill stove, which must have been invented by people...
• Re: Squeeking Noise Passenger Front
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 09:31:31 EST
  ...I put in new grommets and pads and put some Teflon grease on the pads and now no more squeak from the front. Robert...
• Westy in garage and other LP gas questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Knust
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 23:24:52 -0400
  ...does contain Teflon. So, what�s the issue? Guess that�s it for now ;-) Thanks, have a nice week! Cheers Chris Knust Troy, MI...
• Re: storage
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 14:45:32 CST
  ...I'd suggest a shot of Tri-Flow or other Teflon based lubricant into each keyway. WD-40 would be a last resort. This...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:01:40 -0700
  ...Expansion Tank Defect Hi� all, just a heads up to let you know that I had to wrap a bunch of Teflon tape on...
• Re: Slick 50
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:11:25 -0500
  ...I'd use synthetic oil long before Teflon for these reasons alone. You obviously take good care of your vehicles or you wouldn't...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:48:14 -0700
  ...Expansion Tank Defect | |Hi� all, just a heads up to let you know that I had to wrap a |bunch of Teflon tape on...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder (bleeding)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:30:50 -0700
  ...Tomorrow, I'll rebleed the brakes with Teflon tape around the >threads of the bleeder valve and with a direct fitting of the plastic...
• Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:55:27 -0700
  ...but better than grease might be something like BoeShield or Dupont > Teflon Multi-Use Dry, Wax lubricant. Sprays on as a liquid but quickly...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:22:33 -0500
  ...Seems silly at first putting >> Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still >> rotate the table , but it...
• parts for the seats
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 19:06:04 -0700
  ...Is a replacement available OR do I need to find some teflon and cut strips ? After our move and all that it takes to...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:50:16 -0700
  Teflon tape works well for me on fittings like that. You should probably replace the copper washer too. On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:35:45 -0800
  ...GW warns about the hard Teflon bushings conveying more noise, that's likely a factor here as well. >> >> >> >>> On Feb 14, 2025, at 10...
• Speedometer Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
  ...The teflon gear engages a teflon worm gear. The potmetal gear is locked to the shaft and serves as a stop for all the...
• Re: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 12:57:20 -0500
  Use the best!! Aeroquip #8 stainless steel braided teflon hose with the ends swedge-mated on so they don't leak. spin on adapters...
• Re: Busted Shifter? Tis the Season!
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 16:16:30 -0500
  ...It is *not* fun when you get stuck at full throttle! Most newer replacement cables have Teflon coated cables inside the tube, so even...
• Engine drain--what about using a reamer?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:00:27 -0500
  ...the bench, not under the car) with about three wraps of teflon and you should be good for a long long time. The reason...
• Coolant system diagonsis---Autozone Loan-a-Tool pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 23 May 2020 23:56:51 +0000
  I used this device to fix one obvious coolant leak (due to my sloppy workmanship regarding not thoroughly removing all traces of Teflon tape...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:54:42 -0400
  ...What's the best place to look for one? What, if anything beside a wrench and teflon tape, is involved in replacing it? Probably...
• Re: Camelback VW / Accel. cable
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 22:08:17 -0400
  ...If you haven't already, replace yours with a newer one, as they have been re-designed with a teflon-coated cable that is...
• Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:42:03 -0500
  ...The top and bottom cable guides a plastic of some sort - teflon maybe - and are not worn or broken it appears. Just out off...
• Re: Odds and Sods, too long
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 23:53:28 ADT
  ...The teflon doesn't balloon out when you hit the brakes like your regular all rubber hoses, this is prevented by the teflon tube...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:32:10 -0800
  Hi Ken, The stuff I added is an oil detergent....I wouldn't even think of adding anything with Teflon or slick 50 or...
• Re: chronic valve tapping
  Historical mailing list - Alan Ruffalo
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 07:37:40 -0700
  ...From what I am told - many oil filters have Teflon in them and can't be used with Mobil 1 oil. I ran Mobil...