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• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 12:42:48 -0600
  ...Racing oil are not designed for long engine life, just maximum protection for a race period. I doubt there are many 250,000 mile...
• Re: No Clutch....caution, long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:02:37 -0800
  ...that causes corrosion on the bores of all the cylinders. and those corroded walls make it harder for the rubber seals to seal. 7...
• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:28:31 -0800
  ...Racing oil > are not designed for long engine life, just maximum protection for a race > period. I doubt there are many 250,000 mile...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:01:31 -0800
  ...which is huge freezing protection ..more than needed for most vanagon owners. but really .. DOING A GOOD JOB ON THE COOLANT CHANGE-OUT .....is...
• Re: New Drums
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 May 2012 14:17:52 -0700
  ...No bare metal part is going to be happy long term on a vanagon, they need some treatment or corrosion protection, and it's...
• Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 16:13:47 -0800
  ...It is an excellent cleaner for many >applications, >including cleaning the corrosion from copper brewing parts, and will keep >many kinds of >bacteria from...
• Best Wire Selector -- Voltage Drop Charts Mayhem
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:13:44 -0500
  ...For my own wires, I came to suspect that to keep corrosion problems at bay long term we should choose Marine pre-tinned wires...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:49:27 -0800
  ...unless you really expect way below zero temps. ( 50-50 protects against freezing to 34 below zero F...way more anti-freezing protection than...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Torje Evensen
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:23:03 +0100
  ...From Reimo '98 catalog, page 209 THERMOFEE 37 Always warm water! With power indicator and dry-running protection. Stainless steel housing "into fine cross...
• Spray Foam Alternative?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 13:13:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...Because it physically adheres to the surface that it is insulating, it significantly reduces corrosion and rust formation. Its use can greatly reduce the...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:45:51 -0700
  ...Heck ...half of what I do on vanagons is about > addressing corrosion. > I have never had a problem, on the West Coast, using clean...
• vw autoist again: shameless plug for Eurovan Camper. :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 08 Jun 95 13:25:52 CDT
  ...It has no side protection for parking lot dings. I immediately added protection strips. And be aware that the bumpers are plastic with no...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:13:40 -0600
  ...Heck ...half of what I do on vanagons is about >> addressing corrosion. >> I have never had a problem, on the West Coast, using clean...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:04:33 EDT
  ...head corrosion problem. I got messages from others that have done this with success. I choose ceramic because of the added thermal protection for...
• Long, but true, saga of Galley Space
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pohlhammer
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 09:22:08 -0800
  ...taped over it all with electricians tape to give additional protection from chafing, gravel, or any road debris which get passed the stone...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 23:28:13 -0800
  ...grade M or N now? But it is supposed to provide protection for any > vehicle requiring earlier grades. Is this manufacturer's mumbo-jumbo...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Fuse Box
  Historical mailing list - Donald Long
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 15:22:49 +0000
  ...advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:30:55 -0800
  ...Heck ...half of what I do on vanagons is about >>> addressing corrosion. >>> I have never had a problem, on the West Coast, using clean...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:12:38 EST
  ...protection to the rubber gaskets. I chose new AMC heads and had the sealing surface ceramic coated to protect the surface from corrosion. 1520...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 07:29:59 -0600
  ...grade M or N now? But it is supposed to provide protection for any > > vehicle requiring earlier grades. Is this manufacturer's mumbo-jumbo...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Fuse Box
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:12:08 -0400
  ...advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail This communication is for use by the intended recipient...
• from LiMBO: the Vanagon Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 14:36:21 CST
  ...heat transfer and frost protection. The mixture must contain at least 30 percent water in order to activate the corrosion inhibitors and water pump...
• New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 14:44:55 -0800
  ...Comfort and convenience features for the 2001 EuroVan again include power windows, with one-touch up/down and pinch protection features, central remote locking...
• for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
  ...Dents, scrapes and corrosion can weaken a tank or cylinder and create a hazardous situation. The DOT requiers a visual inspection before filling any...
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...protection to the rubber gaskets. I chose new AMC heads and had the sealing surface ceramic coated to protect the surface from corrosion. 1520...
• keeping your car for a long time <long>
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
  ...Running lightweight winter oil during higher summer temperatures dramatically reduces lubricating protection. Have your air conditioning system inspected. An improperly functioning air conditioner is...
• Re: removing dash / replacing front blower motor - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 17:04:38 -0700
  ...There should be signs of corrosion if the core is leaking. You can remove the heater core and flush it out or look for...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...protection to the rubber gaskets. I chose new AMC heads and had the sealing surface ceramic coated to protect the surface from corrosion. 1520...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:44:42 -0800
  ...There should be signs of corrosion if the core is leaking. You can remove the heater core and flush it out or look for...
• *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
  ...Included are various addi- tives, such as anti-wear agents, extreme pressure (EP) additives, anti-rust agents, corrosion inhibitors, detergents, dispersants, and friction modifiers...
• Re: remanufactured parts and alternators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 02:40:41 -0400
  ...http://www.romacsupply.com/ >In a recent edition of Waste Wi$e Update >the United States Environmental Protection >Agency (EPA) declared that remanufactured >products...
• Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
  ...Pneumatically operated differential locks are provided front and rear, while protection plates or rails guard the front diff/viscous coupling unit, the gearbox/engine...
• gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
  ...crumple zone in the front section provides better head-on crash protection. There are as yet no airbags available. Additional safety touches include three...
• road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
  ...have been added ahead of the front wheels along with a larger bumper for greater crash protection. The noise level is quite low for...