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• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:26:37 -0400
  > So maybe the question needs to be who made the seals you used? ALL the > ones I have used came from the VW Bus...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:16:06 -0800
  ...What would cause these new seals to >> fail? >> I assumed when it happened before, it was age related. Do you think >> the >> transmission or...
• Re: replacing front door seals -- which adhesive to use?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:27:23 -0800
  ...replacing front door seals -- which adhesive to use? > I'm tired of the wind whistling through so I got new rubber seals. This is...
• Waterproof window sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 19:45:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...Anybody heard of this stuff or something similar? I've had my windshields replaced as well as the seals, but they still leak rain...
• 1600 DP Valve Installation...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 19:53:39 EST
  Volks, Is it necessary to install valve stem seals on a 1600 DP? When I ordered my valves, keepers, valve springs, etc. from MOFOCO...
• Poptop Seal and Canvas Replacemnt
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 09:28:12 -0500
  ...This guy also sells canvas and seals ---- though I'll be sticking with Bus Depot when I get my seals in the spring. Cheers...
• Whistling Wind Wings
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:17:18 -0800
  After having the body shop install all new window seals for both doors. The driver side "wind wing" how produces a rather high pitch...
• Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:08:00 -0700
  ...No, you can't put the door glass back in even if only one felt strip is in place Yes the felt seals can...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 16:50:31 -0500
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows > > > > Wipers for the two front doors > > > > Seals for the refrigerator vent > > > > Seals for the 3 boxes...
• leak from bellhousing
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 16:12:26 GMT
  After replacing the seals on both the transmission and engine in my '87 syncro, I still have fluid leaking from my bellhousing. The fluid...
• Re: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0700
  ...now as far as i know i need four pieces: > > the two back windows with the openings > two mysterious seals in the front doors...
• Valve guide seals.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 15:39:10 EDT
  Greetings and salutations; Are valve guide seals available for the water cooled flat fours? Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW...
• attaching new pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Alli Dahlin
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:59:39 CDT
  Hi all, I recently recievend my new pop top seals I ordered...now how do I put them on? Is my understanding correct that...
• heater flap seals
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:49:20 -0800
  Yesterday morning I asked about the foam material to use to replace my heater control flap seals on my 87 westy. Someone responded on...
• Re: Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 15:00:05 -0700
  ...Looking back at my notes from the conversation, the quote I got over the phone was $300 for a a simple "bearings and seals...
• Re: Changing pop-top seals??
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:58:26 -0700
  ...Changing pop-top seals?? > Hi gang, > > I just got my set of all three replacement seals for the pop-top and > luggage rack (from...
• Re: synthetic/seals
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 14 May 1998 10:27:02 -0600
  Tim, why does synth get a bad rap for causing seals to leak? I think that is a hold over from when synth oil...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:51:24 -0700
  On Jul 10, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Jason wrote: > It just needs a heater box > and the push tube seals replaced on one...
• Re: Original poptop and window seals leave trails of black residue after rain on my white 91 MV
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 06:19:54 -0700
  ...Short of replacing all window seals you might want to try some Simple Green cleaner and a stiff brush or a green cleaning pad...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:48:26 -0500
  Tranny shop suppliers have these seals in the kits. However, they are not quite right design wise. Give the dealer the money and be...
• Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 15 May 2005 23:12:49 -0700
  ...Later models changed the rubber seals, and did away with the > insert. > > If you remove the insert, you'll likely cause your current seals...
• Re: Oil Leak - 2.1L WBX - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 08:54:39 -0700
  ...If it is leaking from both front and rear crank seals then increased internal case pressure sounds likley By products of combustion and newer...
• Wind Noise
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:43:23 -0500
  I've just replaced the seals around the pop-top, put a more or less permanent sealant around the triagle vent window on the...
• Gear oil in the Automatic fluid
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:20:15 -0400
  ...I did some research (both on the archives here and several other sites) and found which seals are commonly to blame. I called one...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 12:37:55 -0800
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows > > > > Wipers for the two front doors > > > > Seals for the refrigerator vent > > > > Seals for the 3 boxes...
• Comparison of pop-top seals
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:46:12 -0700
  I replaced my seals a couple of years ago with ones from Busdepot. Not exactly like original, but look close enough, and there's...
• Re: Reply to: Re: '86 Headlight replacment?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Mar 1997 20:17:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...The coating, I've found, actally helps in the installation of the seals. chris
• Window seals for '71 camper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 12:36:37 EST
  ...I'm trying to keep most things stock, and the current windshield seal (as well as the hatch seal, side window seals, etc.) is...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 May 2008 - Special issue (#2008-531)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 May 2008 05:34:44 EDT
  ...I notice that this page says, regarding the chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them out, your windows will...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:25:28 -0800
  ...trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals > Tranny shop suppliers have these seals in the kits. However, they are not > quite right design wise...
• Re: Pop Top Seals?
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 19:07:07 -0500
  I got the seals from www.busdepot.com (for about $75) and installed them yesterday. I suppose you could pull the old ones off...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:34:11 -0400
  ...Then you will know if the problem was that seal or the internal pinion seals. The pinion seals do require removing the tranny and...
• Re: Window Seals-Vendor Comments Please!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 26 May 2012 01:14:32 -0400
  ...Are the > replacement seals just crap now? There are aftermarket and OE German seals out there for Vanagons. I've never sold the aftermarket...
• Re: Replacing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 15:20:15 -0700
  ...glass has taken such a set in those 25-year-old seals that the strip is no longer needed to keep the glass secure...
• Water under back seat
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 13:45:15 -0800
  ...We recently replaced all the roof seals (Bus Boys-great seals!) I'm sure it's not coming from there. There is just a...
• Body Work???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 13:24:20 -0400
  ...Mostly there is just a fair amount of rust spots coming from around window seals. I figure the only/best way to fix the...
• Re: Wind Noise
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Wed, 22 May 2002 23:07:39 -0400
  ...Wind Noise Later year vans (90-91) have additional seals between front of door and body panels. Gary Can these seals be retrofitted into...
• 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 30 Sep 2006 21:52:52 -0700
  ...the two back windows with the openings two mysterious seals in the front doors which reduce wind noise. now, a) is that all, and...
• Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:33:52 -0600
  ...With new > paint (scheduled as soon as the snow melts) I've decided to ditch the > window seals with moulding grooves and their yellowing...
• Re: YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 08:22:30 -0500
  One of the problems with DOT 5 is the way is absorbs into the seals. I learned this on my Yamaha RD400. Evidently, the...
• Re: nvc, '95 cabrio
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:06:12 -0500
  ...It also leaked water onto the seats, due to a variety of rotted/worn out seals, window problems, etc. Bill
• Re: stopping a slight oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 21:44:17 -0400
  Hi Matthew, For around $25 you can get a collapsible pushrod tube and new seals for either end. You must remove the engine tin...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:55:30 -0500
  Being an 82 and the PO not being friendly to it, the felt seals are trashed and the rubber seals are falling out constantly...
• Re: ISO: Bumper Corner Cap
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:01:00 -0500
  ...connectors that go between the chrome window seals (the piece inside the window seals on some seals) on my Vanagon. :-( I will not hesitate...
• Poptop Seal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 16:31:35 -0400
  ...Got the seals from California Import parts for $70 and $22 plus $9 for weatherstripping cement. Whole process was very easy and the new...
• Painting cabinet Seals
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 09:51:58 -0800
  ...Has anyone on the list ever successfully repainted the cabinet door seals? If so, what kind of paint do you use? Also, what kind...
• replacing front door seals -- which adhesive to use?
  Historical mailing list - David Peterson
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 09:55:31 -0800
  I'm tired of the wind whistling through so I got new rubber seals. This is the piece that goes around the whole door...
• Re: How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:37:41 -0400
  Greg, If you cannot get all teh fluid out, I have taken that brake fluid reservoir out before to replace the two rubber seals...
• Vanagon Westy poptop seals : new design vs. old
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:48:16 -0500
  OK, my new 88 Westy has the rusted, sagging seals on the poptop. My 89's PO had already changed the poptop seal, but...
• Re: [Syncro] Difference in crank seals
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 22:13:16 -0700
  ...On syncros, it requires 2 different seals. 025 405 248A and 025 105 249A are used together to make a sand, dirt, oil, and...
• List of Part numbers for all rubber seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 31 May 2008 10:05:03 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a list of all the rubber seals, etc. that would need to be replaced as a result of getting the van...
• Cheap Source of Roof Seals
  Historical mailing list - C. Blakeley Burgess
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:22:49 PDT
  Hi, I've been monitoring the discussions about gluing roof seals back into place after the metal clamps have rusted away. Having gone the...
• Re: Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 10:54:07 -0400
  ...You might want to check your seals. Good luck, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Nov 1999 to 15 Nov 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 06:58:20 PST
  ...Another member suggested this could be caused by leaking injector seals. My 1.9L Digijet Vangon is running rich also. My injector seals look...
• Re: Strange Noise
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:09:59 -0400
  ...I just put my '86 Syncro front axle back together and the front wheel bearings have tight radial seals on both sides of the...
• Re: rear seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:41:36 -0500
  Interesting thing is that the two most recent and several other front and rear main seals for VW Air Cooled engines have come to...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 22 May 2007 11:14:01 -0700
  ...Then you will know if the problem was that seal or the internal pinion seals. The pinion seals do require removing the tranny and...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 06:42:13 -0400
  Are you sure the problem is through those seals. ATF going into the final drive can also be the governor seal. Part # 003-507...
• Re: Clutch problems: 1st, 2nd, ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 27 Nov 94 13:39:48 CST
  ...which would keep the seals open, even after they were warmed up by use. in effect, the clutch hydraulics leaked badly past the seals...
• Re: 20/50 full syntetic motorcycle oil
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:24:59 -0700
  ...A rebuild can handle synthetic, but a old engine with old seals will leak 90% of the time. I prefer Lucas Magnum ( Lucas SAE...