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• Re(2): ARCHIVES: distilled water + coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 15:06:36 -0500
  Does'nt Prestone antifreeze contain phosphates, which I have been warned against as a cause of corrosion? Maybe that miracle water neutralized the phosphates...
• Re: licence plate lights
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 18:03:18 EST
  ...If the tail lites work it's probably corrosion on the sockets or bad contact with the bulbs.
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sat, 1 May 2004 10:56:05 -0400
  ...I have never seen any corrosion on the surfaces that the coolant normally comes in contact with. All of the corrosion has been on...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:56:51 +0000
  ...Vaseline....it tends to help "dissolve" surface crud and oxidation and corrosion....at least in my experience. On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 03...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:49:19 -0700
  ...I assume that air can get makes its way in there, however slow, and promote corrosion. In the rest of the coolant system there...
• Re: rear left light assembly corrosion
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 10:04:56 -0700
  ...5 Westy) but I also have the same problem with bad > corrosion in the left tail light assembly. I just ordered a replacement > part...
• Waterboxer Head Studs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 20:09:54 PST
  Does anyone have the number fo a place called Raceware? They make studs fo waterboxer engines with a special anti-corrosion coating. Any help...
• Coolant Temps
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 08:12:25 -0400
  Has anyone tried a correctly engineered propylene glycol coolant? The Evans system (no water=no corrosion) sounds very promising. Check it out at: http...
• Conductive grease for connections???
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:17:45 -0400
  Is there an optimal way to put together ground wires to the chassis, that delays corrosion? What about the engine harness, do those connections...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 2010 00:18:30 -0400
  ...As for corrosion under the head gasket or hose connections the antifreeze shouldn't be there so if it caused the corrosion the hose...
• Re: 88' wolfsburg Passenger door won't lock
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 15:32:33 -0400
  ...Mine was corrosion and rust in the box due to leakage around the window. An attempt to clean up the connections didn't work...
• Re: Dielectric Grease
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 22:34:44 +0000
  ...The idea is that it prevents corrosion and does not break-down rubber parts (like spark-plug boots) You generally do not want to...
• Re: Subaru Engine Stats (was: Wasserboxer corrosion problem)
  Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 15:21:14 EST
  that sounds like a great engine to transfer to a vanagon. i hear about all of these engine swaps but has anyone actually done...
• Exhaust bolts studs nuts to prevent future corrosion problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:09:42 -0700
  ...Why? They use Brass nuts, they are more expensive but avoid the corrosion problems. I don't know if these would fit the Vanagon...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 12:14:22 -0500
  I was wondering if someone was going to bring up rubber hose corrosion. It's the number one cause for hose failure. Also, you...
• Re: cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:14:26 -0700
  Scary looking corrosion? What are you smoking tonight Scott? The engine case is actually pretty nice. I'm leaning towards heading back to the...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Sat, 26 May 2001 18:05:20 -0700
  ...They got scratched or something somewhere along the line and once the corrosion set in they eventually split in half. Noticed the coolant leaking...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup and solder versus crimping
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:49:09 -0800
  ...It is vital to think of the future and what might happen when moisture or corrosion will inevitably happen. The question is this: You...
• Re: What is the scientific explanation?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:34:48 -0800
  ...that would definitely slow down the corrosion...but i dont know what effect it will have on the seal of the aluminum rubber mate...
• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 11:40:00 -1000
  ...It's SO FUN to attach corrosion this way, rewarding, fun, easy. Beyond me why people don't do it. not doing would be...
• Re: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:57:34 -0400
  ...Check the big tranny ground braid for corrosion. Send pictures! Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Head corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 07:12:35 +0100
  Here in Sweden leaking heads are very common, and most of the Transporters here do not have catalytic converters, I believe. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden...
• electrical connections
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 23:17:50 -0700
  Is it a good/bad idea to apply dielectric (non-conductive) grease on all your engine wiring harness connections to help prohibit corrosion and...
• Re: Cause of the white corrosion deposit around a battery?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:36:25 -0700
  Lots of good home recipes here. Mine: I use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly on the posts/clamps. Sort of a cheap version of diectric grease...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:46:45 +0000
  ...Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> > wrote: > > I've recently been discussing microscopic corrosion that occurs on metal > electrical contacts (with 2 engineer buddies, one at...
• Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:23:42 -0700
  ...helps prevent corrosion of the aluminum ...doesn't stick things together, come apart later .. it's largely about treating, dealing with, and preventing corrosion...
• corrosion & anodes (sucking electrons?)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:36:45 -0800
  Just for the heck of it a coupla months ago I went down to West Marine & bought a corrosion anode, put a couple of...
• Re: care of our Wasserboxer/WaterLeaker engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 14:12:00 EDT
  ...The corrosion buildup actually cuts into the head gaskets, slowly cutting the gasket into two in areas, and in other areas the corrosion build...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 12:27:25 -0600
  ...from evaporating off in a timely manner which might hasten contact > corrosion? BTDT. (pretty sure anyways) > > Neil. > > On 8/30/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: Alloy Wheels??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 20:24:03 -0500
  ...Yeah, the corrosion & maintenance problems are really, really bad. Tell him he should get rid of those alloys right away! By the way, I...
• Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 22:24:39 -0600
  ...I > have this done locally for $35 to bell housings that have lost the bracket > support area to corrosion. > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario...
• Re: Fridge Orfice Keeps Getting Blocked Any Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 17:50:42 -0400
  ...I would guess that corrosion inside the tank can make it's way through the plumming , to the orifice.I hear that gas valves...
• Re: Recommendations, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 21:21:54 -0700
  ...or seam rust, or electrical conections deterioration from age, heat, current flow and corrosion. damn ..if people 'just treated for corrosion' enough ..vanagons would...
• Re: Head Gaskets are shot. Should I swap heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:22:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...They are typically replaced due to corrosion pitting in the sead surface where it's supposed to seal with the gasket. If the corrosion...
• Antifreeze and general
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:50:03 -0500
  ...In all three cases, the corrosion happened only between the heavy rubber head gasket and the head. There was absolutely no corrosion in any...
• Re: corrosion study
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 14:07:47 -0700
  ...corrosion study > > For those out there not immersed in the on-going "fascinating" sig line > thread, and are interested in information on rust prevention...
• Re: Ceramic coated heads?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:26:57 -0800
  ...I am anxious to see how the ceramic is holding up and if indeed it inhibits corrosion. Todd Francis Who does ceramic coating of...
• Re: Turn Signal, But No Parking Light
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 17:34:05 -0700
  ...The bulb may be bad on only one element, there may be > corrosion on the bulb contacts, the wiring may be broken. Start with...
• what to do with corroded heads *and* block?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:56:04 -0600
  Well Volks, my 90GL's heads are shot and the block under the head gasket has a fair amount of corrosion as well, and...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 14:04:30 -0500
  ...Any way you look at it the van > >> > is > >> a > >> > multi-metal soup. > >> > > >> > >> ...hence the head-corrosion problem? > >> > >> I guess it doesn't really...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:52:48 -0500
  ...During that time the engine sat for >about 4 years (this is the worst case scenerio for head corrosion). The >coolant in the engine...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Feb 2001 - Special issue (#2001-204)
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:33:32 -0800
  ...All the fuel leaked out thru the > corrosion on the pump and filter. I had it runnning briefly (around the > block twice, different times...
• Re: Turn Signal, But No Parking Light
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 16:40:01 -0800
  ...It may be a corrosion problem. On mine ('85GL) the parking & T.S. lights are the same bulb but use different filaments (2 pins...
• Re: What is the scientific explanation?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:48:59 -0800
  I think you can remove all that corrosion by doing a thorough engine scrub which will decorrosify and degunkify pretty much all the engine...
• Re: ceramic caotings( was Re: The trans)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 17:40:18 -0500
  TB> I have been thinking more about the corrosion problem. If you ceramic TB>coat the heads where they generally corrode, will the corrosion...
• Transmission housing corrosion and (separate question) asbestos ;~(
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:54:22 -0400
  ...I have a project 1988 Syncro and have discovered to my dismay rather severe corrosion of certain areas of the transaxle housing. There are...
• Re: was starting issues...now mechanic questions
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 15:46:22 -0600
  ...I took off the grounding little crown things behind the fuse panel and sanded the corrosion off. The lights haven't failed yet. Bad...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:45:46 -0400
  ...Why? Microscopic surface corrosion....and it doesn't > take > >> much. When building a car or some electronic device, everything is > bright > >> shiny new, just...
• Re: 85 1.9 Thermostat Housing Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:14:09 -0700
  ...it might not even *come apart* easily ..as 1.9 t-stat housings are very prone to severe corrosion on the long bolts going...
• Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 22:34:33 -0500
  Walt, you seem to discount Tim's theory on corrosion. Do you have one of your own? And can you shoot down Tim's...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - KD
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:31:51 -0600
  Hi, Check the Temp II wire connections for corrosion or breakage, especially near the connector. (actually check all the connections you can while you...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:23:18 -0700
  ...All of the original metal pipes I have checked had major corrosion on the inside, even if they looked ok on the outside. The...
• Re: JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:50:58 -0230
  ...That being said, i did use JB weld on a 1600 bug block once (corrosion around the oil strainer) Worked perfect. Bob Norman '81...
• Solder Bloom
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:55:30 CST6CDT
  ...However, another cause of plugging persists; high-lead solder corrosion, called solder bloom, in the conventional copper-brass radiator. This corrosion shows up as...
• Re: Engine rebuilds qualitygermanautoparts.com??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:33:30 -0400
  ...the reuse of the cylinder heads (gasket area corrosion),and head studs(once again, corrosion-see archives about this).If a 1.9, I...
• Re: licence plate lights
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:54:49 -0800
  ...If the tail lites work it's probably corrosion on the sockets or bad contact with the bulbs." Ken. Friday is tomorrow! But thanks...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:06:21 -0800
  ...How long ago did you do it? What is the climate in your area like? What did you do for corrosion and rust protection...
• Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 12:18:06 -0700
  ...won't say the name, but it is a universal anti-corrosion product that has never done me wrong, in some near 50 yrs...
• Re: transmission oil
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:17:45 -0700
  ...I am sceptical, but I simply don't know. > Has anyone actually had such an unfotunate "severe corrosion" problem CAUSED > by using GL-5...
• Re: cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:08:19 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Scary looking corrosion? What are you smoking tonight Scott? The > engine case is actually pretty nice.