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• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:05:19 -0500
  ...Dmc ---- Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > dear rescue tape > does anyone have a link to see this tape so we can all get...
• duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:04:26 -0400
  ...duct tape sticky residue removed To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com The PO of my Vanagon decided to close off all the vents in the...
• Re: Vanagon Westy insulated?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 09:08:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...2) Take the duct tape and affix the precision-folded bags to the front of the bus by taping an unbroken strip of tape...
• Heidelberg radios
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 06:54:07 EDT
  I'm once again looking for a Heidelberg radio that may be defective but has a good tape deck to swap into mine. Tape...
• Fiberglass Taped Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 17:42:39 PDT
  ...Plus the fuel lines, >the electrical wiring and so on. > >I am even considering wrapping the exhaust pipes in the fiberglass tape >often used...
• Re: pop top heads up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 19:34:37 -0800
  I imagine as ideal, but haven't got any, clear mylar or polyU tape, cut to shape. alistair On 2013-03-04, at 7...
• Re: Coolant hose tape
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:10:49 -0700
  ...I used X-treme Tape (brand name) silicone tape. It's pretty easy to find. Just as an update, last month (still running with...
• Re: GOOP
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:56:02 -0500
  I have found that hockey tape works much better than duct tape for most repairs. It sticks better to wet things and to itself...
• FS: original radio/tape player, speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 16:16:06 -0800
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 OBO, plus postage 4 - original speakers... part no. 251...
• Re: FS: New SA Hella H-4s with correct factory buckets $65/pair
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 18:18:58 EST
  Andrew Grebneff, writes: > > The low-beam cutoffs can be "corrected" using a wedge of insulating > tape or vinyl graphics tape attached over the appropriate...
• Removing vanagon dash board - the complete list
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:14:17 -0800
  ...using this tape - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Nashua-Tape-1-89-in-x-50-yd-322-Multi-Purpose-HVAC-Foil-Tape-1207792/100030120...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 18:05:03 -0700
  Well, Alistair declared the tape a failure, as did a couple of his correspondents. Evidently it bunches up into wads that actually make things...
• hose repair tape (was 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank)
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:28:49 -0700
  ...I've seen, from time to time at auto parts places "hose repair tape" which looks quite duct-tape like. Is this something with...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:09:08 +0000
  ...Jim On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 5:42 PM Pete Sicilia <pete@coffeepot.org> wrote: > Well I finally finished the aluminum tape around...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:20:39 -0400
  Here is the best price I was able to find on the rescue tape. Shipping is high for 1 roll($12.58) But it...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:43:48 -0800
  ...I'll just have to clean off the krazy glue and > duck tape first 🤣 > > On Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 4:09 PM Richard...
• Retracted endorsement: HF mending tape is now junk
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 16 May 2012 19:26:32 -0500
  Just yesterday I wrote a glowing report of Harbor Freight's silicone bonding tape. I have used the brand they sold for years now...
• Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 13:43:53 EST
  In a message dated 11/20/03 5:53:53 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << Use only Teflon tape specifically for gas fittings ! Its...
• Re: 5+years on Rescue Tape.. Fri post
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 14:46:30 -0700
  I was thinking the tape needed to be heated up to adhere correctly. I don't think the garden hose would heat up unless...
• Re: "Troll" posting: Rescue Tape still in place...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:29:38 -0500
  The name of the tape I have is "Rescue Tape," and it is available so far as I have been able to determine only...
• RE: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 30 May 1996 08:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Anyone know more about problems using teflon tape on oil pressure fittings? > > Gene Berg instructions say to NEVER use Teflon tape on the senders...
• Re: "Troll" posting: Rescue Tape still in place...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:37:08 -0700
  ...Rescue Tape still in place... > The name of the tape I have is "Rescue Tape," and it is available so far > as I have...
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:15:17 -0400
  ...They are > >WARNING, Will Robinson!!! > >a gentle reminder: > >Duct Tape can be applied to body parts. it hurts like hell as it removes > several...
• Rubber tape (Magic Wrap)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 13:00:33 -0800
  ...the self > curing rubber tape that we spoke of? keyword rubber tape It sounds like this is the same tape I picked up at...
• Re: Power Inverter advice requested
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:11:08 -0800
  ...But after you select the plug that fits your laptop take a piece of tape and tape the plug in place on the cord...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:45:51 -0700
  ...We call them 'packing tape'. ;-) BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jun 8, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Michael Snow <slowmachine82@gmail.com...
• Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:21:25 -0700
  ...a plethora of duct tape covering big rips in the pop top canvas. I know there's stuff in the archives about tape residue...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:11:35 -0600
  ...As it turns out, my fears >>> about cracking old plastic were well founded. >>> >>> I meticulously cleaned and taped all around the lens housing and...
• Re: Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:23:12 -0700
  FWIW; I belive the reason teflon tape is not recommend for use with gas is if your are not careful and over rap it...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:39:48 -0700
  ...Can't remember the name of it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:27:31 -0700
  I have a 'rescue-taped' hose in my inline gas van that I am 'testing'....it's been in place now for almost 4yrs...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:05:38 -0800
  After having traveled with and without "Rescue Tape" I would not leave home without some especially where you will be headed as a ruptured...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 May 2010 22:06:35 -0400
  At 09:55 PM 5/2/2010, Don Hanson wrote: > Some time back someone posted about 'rescue tape' or 'silicone tape' or >'mir-a...
• Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:25:19 -0800
  <<There is a tape like the teflon that is yellow and is what your supposed to use with gas fittings. At your local hardware...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 09:27:20 -0700
  Entity Mike Collum spoke thus: > I put a single wrap of electrical tape around the part that fits in the > hole and pushed (buttoned...
• Re: Duct tape, goose tape, gun tape and mirror fixes.
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 01:44:15 -0700
  Hi I'm happy to inform that I have managed to fix the mirror mount, much easier than I thought it would be after...
• Lower door vents taped up?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 12:54:43 -0500
  ...While poking around my front doors on my 90 GL, I noticed some black tape similar to duct tape covering the body cutout for...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 13:08:54 +0000
  Could not agree more on the rescue tape, it is amazing stuff. A caution: I used to buy it at Harbor Freight until about...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:32:14 -0400
  ...They make the gasket tape in a width that will fit this channel well. Once you get the gasket tape stuck to the shady...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:02:06 -0600
  ...As it turns out, my fears >> about cracking old plastic were well founded. >> >> I meticulously cleaned and taped all around the lens housing and...
• Re: Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:56:53 -0700
  ...Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update) > Greetings fellow Vanagonauts, > > About the tape I used: I've seen it elsewhere, but got > mine...
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 09:37:46 -0400
  ...Duct tape --- Holds the universe together; WD-40 ------- Takes the universe apart. We are in the test phase of determining whether drywall screws are...
• Re: Duct tape (was: Front blower fix: Free and permanent)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 11:38:37 EDT
  ...writes: << "Of all the things we tested," says Sherman, "only duct tape failed. It failed reliably and quite often catastrophically.">> Oh yes! Your tax...
• need advice for cleaning headliner
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 19:26:02 -0800
  ...There is also some residue left from something being taped to the headliner just above the windows. Are there any suggestions for doing a...
• Radiator hoses in air cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 11:20:35 -0700
  ...I traced the hoses back to the engine compartment where the have fittings that are taped over with electrical tape. What is going on...
• Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:39:48 -0500
  ...http://blackhead.netfirms.com/who_has_the_duct_tape.htm Stan ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for...
• Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:41:00 -0800
  ...Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder > Sorry, should have added "free" cup holder.
• Re: Is it open-cell foam if it doesn't say closed-cell? (heater flap material)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:12:05 -0600
  ...This is what they used to > replace the foam on the heater flaps: > > http://www.homedepot.ca/product/adhesive-foam-tape/941505 > > (in case...
• Re: tape gum remover?
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 18:00:29 -0800
  ...tape gum remover? > > >I took it off yesterday so it could all dry out, and I've got duct tape > gunk > >all over my...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:11:11 -0500
  ...Rescue Tape Sources > Also available from Duluth Trading, that's where I got mine originally. On duluthtrading.com search for x-treme tape. ( http...
• Re: My Hula Girl won't stay on my dash
  Historical mailing list - Hieu Q
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 21:32:23 -0700
  How about that double stick velcro tape? Seems that would work well. --- Johnny DeVilla <johnny@JDEVILLA.COM> wrote: > Ok this might be off in...
• Re: westy table wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 21:24:03 -0500
  ...Now the screw (and related tightening device) clamps | down onto the abrasive tape. It does an elegant job of holding it | without tying stuff...
• Re: Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 08:56:29 -0700
  ...X-Treme Tape That's where I got mine also. BTW, for those not familiar with Duluth Trading, check out their site. I'm...
• Re: Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:12:19 -0400
  ...Those screws in your picture show nice tapered heads. the screws provided dont fit the tapers of the luggage rack tie downs,properly.They...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:13 -0600
  Robert, "permanent fix" I'm not so sure of, but I do know that Gorilla Tape will seal a "wound" like this and over...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 17:15:32 -0700
  I am interested in the mentioned PTFE tape but I am nor sure how long the tape will last because the bottom is the...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 23:20:36 -0800
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:25:20 -0700
  ...I'm correcting >>> > repairs done by the PO and myself: >>> > >>> > a plethora of duct tape covering big rips in the pop top canvas. >>> > >>> > I...
• Re: Liquid electrical tape????
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 06:04:58 EDT
  ...Does a product exist that acts like liquid electrical tape for resealing cracks in wiring insulation? I've come across so many places where...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:10:58 -0500
  ...Pending that, I expect that it's > similar to self-fusing silicone tape I've used before, which is to > say considerably lighter weight...