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• Re: Drip, Drip
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:55:25 -0400
  ...I have heard that silicone will react with metal and was told not to use it by an auto-glass installer.
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:47:46 -0600
  ...Coolant hoses fun > > Send Me a Link,,, I am not able to find any special clamps for > > Silicone Hose on they’re site ~ > > > >> On...
• Re: No stalling @ idle/low rpms
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 23:32:07 -0400
  ...it was my understanding that once silicone cured, it was no longer toxic...but i'm interested in hearing some comments on this...and...
• Re: Dielectric Grease
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 09:25:19 -0500
  ...an element, hard semi-metallic, like a silvery grey rock silicone: various compounds containing silicon, grease, sealant, spray, oil, etc. Usage Police, we serve...
• Re: Armorall or Zymol Seal?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:56:34 -0400
  ...Leaves a disgusting coat of silicone all over everything. There's no way it can replace the plasticizers compounded into the plastic when it...
• Re: spring vs gear clamps on silicone hose Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:50:14 -0400
  ...The gapless pinch clamps will work well with the silicone hose. If you want to go crazy, there are lined, screw clamps with tension...
• Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:23:35 -0400
  ...Does anyone have experience using the silicone > > hoses > > > that GW and VC are offering? They come with special clamps for use with > > > silicone hoses...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:15:44 -0700
  Silicone tape, you can get it at Home Depot or maybe even Walmart. Good stuff. There was a thread on it, this year maybe...
• Re: patching canvas and screen
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:44:03 -0400
  In the not-pretty department, get some silicone sealant like the kitchen and bath stuff. If you can get some cloth or canvas of...
• Re: did I do that-Silicone
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:57:53 -0500
  So how do you determine the proper torque value to achieve the proper clamping force using silicone sealer as a thread lubricant? What is...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:28:08 -0400
  ...It contains 1/2 % silicone too. I can't think of any penetrating silicone lubes but I think I'll stick with non-petro...
• Re: Sealant on poptop bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:35:08 -0800
  ...Any ideas what > that might be or what I should use in its place? After the recent > conversations about silicone, I'm hesitant to...
• Re: Dash improvement? Silicone base vs oil?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:06:05 -0600
  ...My brother, who > details cars, says to be sure and use silicon based products on the dash. > I do know silicone is bad around...
• Re: Leaking vent windows
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 20:20:59 +0000
  ...I put a dab of clear silicone in the rubber well surrounding the pivot joint when the window is sealed shut. You can open...
• Re: ???-Antifreeze: Is Orange OK-???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:46:34 -0800
  ...Unlike silicone brake fluid, it is compatible with existing systems since it has the same base as conventional antifreeze. Silicone based brake fluid has...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:23:25 -0400
  ...Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good choice? Eric Caron > On Jun 29, 2024, at 1...
• Re: Fixing pop-top seal
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:16:06 -0400
  ...From there I could > seal up the edge with black silicone? > > That should keep the seal attached and the water out - I hope. Any...
• Re: Speaking of water runoff...
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 09:22:50 -0700
  ...As per the recommendations of this list, I > sealed, very well, with clear silicone, between my wind shield and the > rubber window seal. I...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:32:52 -0700
  ...Rubber Lacquer thinner doesn't remove silicone? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Karl Mullendore Sent...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:31:00 -0600
  ...Perhaps you should go to home >> depot and look for silicone tools and solvents. >>> Goopy stuff on dish drainer >>>
• Leaking Head perment fix ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:10:23 -0800
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=264403 they suggested their 1/4" hi-temp silicone sheet & make some.(RED) 2-3...
• Oil cooler Seal - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:14:16 -0600
  ...High temp silicone or the like. Opinions, anyone? Thanks, John
• Re: Removing Silicone sealant??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:40:04 -0700
  Robert wrote: > > Then use a green scratch > pad to get the rough left over parts that are still sticking. Those pads > will not hurt...
• Re: Rain shields
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 03:18:18 +0000
  Clear or black silicone cement .... according to Richard Jones who has them. bob My Westy came with rain shields. Is there any particular trick...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:02:17 -0800
  Zoran, i agree with that except the silicone spray. Back in the day , co worker and I used to say … easy on, easy off...
• Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:46 -0700
  ...I lightly seal it to the case with silicone. doesn't seem to hurt though that most of them are running around with the...
• Point Lube from Car Quest
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:59:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...Blue Streak SL-2 LUBRICAM distributor cam lubricant containing SILICONE, Standard Motor Products, Inc., Long Island City, NY 11101. "LUBRICAM, containing silicone, prolongs the...
• Storing Hydraulic Brake Components
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 19 May 2006 15:47:16 -0400
  ...we also discussed using silicone brake fluid since it supposedly doesn't absorb water and silicone paste is what you use when you build...
• DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:58:38 +0000
  ...Apparently the DOT 5 doesn't contain the paint eating > Methyl methanol that your typical brake fluid has. > If Hoover reccs silicone fluid, he...
• Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:14:30 -0400
  ...Does anyone have experience using the silicone hoses > that GW and VC are offering? They come with special clamps for use with > silicone hoses...
• Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 07:44:15 -0800
  ...http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/carcare/all_dont_use_silicone.html I seem to recall finding something similar on some kind of Harley website...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:55:49 -0700
  ...As an added bonus, silicone wiper blades maintain a microscopically thin film of silicone on the glass when they're used, which works just...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphones?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:47:49 -0600
  I have my Droid X dressed in a silicone sleeve. I set it on the dash and it doesn't budge. When there is...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:59:52 -0500
  Another thing that enhances the wipers is to buy the silicone wiper flex blades. Their a little more money but they guarantee them for...
• 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...
• Re: Windshield? Leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 16:36:59 -0500
  ...Most glass/sunroof shops reccommend urethane over silicone. Because silicone can be corrosive. Dan Moy danmoy@cynet.net On Mon, 16 Mar 1998, Mark...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:51:01 -0400
  ...Rubber What does remove silicone?
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:38:36 -0800
  ...It does seem to work and feel much better on interiors than silicone, armor all prod. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Earl" <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: When is The Vanagon Rescue Tape not Rescue tape?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:41:06 -0600
  ...Other brands of silicone sealant tape are sold locally. mcneely > > DM&FS -- David McNeely
• Re: squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:20:43 -0400
  ...Squirt it with wd40, or silicone. or something. See if it gets quite. If not, go squirt the outter sway bar bushing where the...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:03:05 -0400
  ...I have been using and promoting the use of Loctite Ultra Copper RTV Silicone Sealant on the exhaust flat gaskets for years and unless...
• Re: self-vulcanizing rubber tape
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 23:04:00 -0800
  ...all carrier >the self-sealing silicone polymer 'rubber' tape. it is frequently used in >place of heat-shrink tubing and yes, does seem to...
• Re: Leaking slider windows
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:12:50 -0600
  ...I put some silicone seal at the joint and it stopped the leak. This was a few years ago. They should have put the...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:00:47 -0500
  ...Ed, do you have "Rescue Tape," or another brand of silicone tape? Mine is Rescue Tape, and my garden hose is leak free. I...
• Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:44:22 -0400
  ...I mind less saying that I always have trouble getting the exhaust to seal well, and that I now use high-temp silicone on...
• Re: AFM black plastic cap removal - Nervous
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:53:32 -0800
  Chris, Use a sheetrock knife blade or something thin and sharp and cut into the silicone to break its bond on the metal as...
• Re: Vanagon Seams & Sealing them up for good...
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 11:51:06 -0500
  ...Howard > They have silicone which lasts for over 20 years ( I saw something from GE > that said it lasted 45years!) that can be painted...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid !
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Feb 1997 04:05:56 -0500
  ...I'm no mechanical engineer, nor am I a chemical genius or silicone fluid professional, I don't even own a Syncro . . . yet. However...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 00:44:05 AST
  ...You'll need a tube of good grade silicone sealer, and you'll need to check if the heads are still decent where the...
• Re: AMV 188 000 02
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:30:20 -0700
  ...I have lots of silicone caulk around … we just finished siding a building … > but I think I have some silicone gasket paste which I...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:35:09 -0230
  ...Perhaps you should go to home >> depot and look for silicone tools and solvents. >> >> >> Goopy stuff on dish drainer >>> >>> >>
• Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Apr 2020 20:06:06 +0000
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• Re: badge adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 21:39:26 -0500
  Mike, 3M weather strip adhesive will work good, but silicone on the back of that emblem, taped up and left overnite to set up...
• Re: Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 10:15:56 -0700
  ...The job is fugly, (When road dirt gets on the extra silicone, it ain't purty) but it works. Neil. On 9/9/07...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 2010 02:54:52 -0400
  At 02:31 AM 5/3/2010, Rob wrote: >Nashua Tape Stretch and Seal Silicone Sealing Tape, 1 In. x 10 Ft., Black I...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 23:22:21 -0500
  ...If it will, I will try injecting some silicone grease into the creaking joint. But, it has kind of quit creaking now that the...
• Re: Waterproof window sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Sun, 04 Dec 1994 08:43:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I just use any clear silicone caulk, prying the rubber up a bit with a popsickle stick and squirting in in. [have a roll...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:55:26 -0500
  He probably meant a silicone type material. Silicone sprays and glues are forbidden because they ruins the O2 sensor. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:34:41 -0400
  ...2009 9:27 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works Jeff Lincoln wrote: > is it just called Rescue...
• Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:21 -0400
  ...While there, I obtained from David Beierl, some Silicone Rescue Tape, the stuff that stretches and moulds to itself but has no sticky of...