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• Re: Vanagon gauge update
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 16:42:20 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Did you by any chance use teflon tape when installing the sender? If this is the case, then your sender is not correctly grounded...
• Very squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:25:44 -0500
  ...I'm about ready to pressure wash the whole front end with teflon lube here pretty soon. Merv. 90 Subie/Carat
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:29:43 -0800
  ...The one I see all the time that cracks > me up is windshield washer fluid with Teflon. Because it, > you know, uh... makes the...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:24:40 -0400
  ...to look for one? What, if anything beside a wrench > and teflon tape, is involved in replacing it? Probably can't get to it...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:20:59 +1300
  ...Aha! So we'd better put teflon-containing additives in the same file as Motor Up...the round file... Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand...
• Re: Need O2 sensor shield help / advise
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 16:00:05 -0500
  ...The center wire had what looked like a teflon casing. The shield is only on the green wire that the black wire from the...
• Report on brake work
  Historical mailing list - Erik Feddersen
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 20:38:00 -0500
  ...I also tried teflon tape, worked even better. The bottle coming with kit is too small although it is marked in milliliters. Will hack...
• Re: Dash printed circuit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 17:15:57 -0800
  ...I have used 20-22 gauge Teflon insulated, tinned copper wire. You have to be careful not to let the wire pull on the...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:38:16 -0800
  ...GW warns about the hard > Teflon bushings conveying more noise, that's likely a factor here as well. > >> > >> > >> > >>> On Feb 14, 2025, at 10...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:08:00 -0400
  ...Techron At 06:39 PM 6/19/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote: >There's Teflon in some oils sold for additives. Pretty slippery >stuff. Good...
• Accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 15:54:19 -0500
  ...One other thing, I have the part # for my '85 listed as 251 721 555Q, is this the p/n for the "new teflon...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 18:29:46 -0800
  >I used a teflon lube gel on mine when I "rebuilt" it. My boss uses it on >safe locks. It's a non-petroleum...
• Re: [vanagon] Oil drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:29:34 -0800
  ...enough to make a very small puddle I have not tryed teflon >tape yet but I used a new copper washer. I just dont...
• Re: Roof racks on non westies
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:59:46 -0500
  I vote for neither!!! Too expensive and boats slide on the plastic coated bars like they were teflon-coated. Google Quik N Easy roof...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 00:01:07 EDT
  ...or distilled water three times, drying then immersion in a marine Teflon coating (paint), followed by a long term (few hours) cure on in...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning wind squeak dampening?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:14:54 -0400
  ...it needs to be damped by means of a lubricant or teflon > tape maybe?! > > Has anyone solved this by perhaps lubricating the pole ends...
• Re: creaky steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:53:03 -0800
  ...This stuff has teflon in it and is hard to find. We use it for lubricating the key pins in organ and piano keyboards...
• Re: Regarding Darrell and his Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:20:00 -0500
  ...I added some spray teflon (Scotch Guard) and used a needle point to manipulate the spring. The spring went ping and every thing worked...
• Re: '85 Westy Questions - Faucet replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:50:53 -0500
  ...tips. -When re-joining the screw-on fittings use plenty of teflon thread-tape as extra insurance against leaks. I had to really pile...
• Re: Electric sender, oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 05:44:00 -0500
  I had mine made from the Aeroquip #4 stainless steel teflon lined hose and I think it was 14 or 15". I rigged a...
• Re: Westy in garage and other LP gas questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:34:45 -0700
  ...does contain Teflon. So, what�s the issue? Guess that�s it for now ;-) Thanks, have a nice week! Cheers Chris Knust Troy, MI...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:35:08 -0800
  ...GW warns about the hard Teflon bushings conveying more noise, that's likely a factor here as well. > > > >> On Feb 14, 2025, at 10...
• Re: Windage, Ullage, Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:27:19 -0600
  ...exhaust ports, Teflon valve stem seals, lightweight valve spring retainers, steel O rings to seal the head to the block, Teflon buttons on the...
• VDO Oil Press. Hose upgrade instal.?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:04:59 -0600
  ...that suggested going to a hose shop and having a stainless steel #4 Aeroqup teflon hose made forthe remote mounting of the VDO electric...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:45:55 +0000
  ...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: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 07:24:22 -0400
  ...Cooling" the engine with the heater gives an extra measure > of controll & protection. > Sometimes I wish for a teflon sock, but it works! > > > Phaedra >
• Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:27:16 -0800
  ...I thought I'd try removing it from the van, flushing it with brake cleaner, lubing it with teflon spray lubricant in order to...
• SLICK 50
  Historical mailing list - ron
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 14:06:11 +1000
  ...As I indicated, I don't know if the claimed "teflon coating" occurred. I know it did'nt hurt. As far as what is...
• Re: Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:46:06 -0700
  ...t break anything, and especially, put something on all fastener threads .. Teflon paste, gasket sealer, or anti-seize compound. .. so they don't corrode...
• Re: Dometic drain plug removal; 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 16:06:58 EDT
  ...When I put it back on, I covered it with teflon tape, and cemented in a permenant T-handle. I believe the Bentley manual...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 07:48:53 -0500
  ...They should be lubricated with a teflon or synthetic lube such as Tri-Flow or SuperLube. We recommend a twice-yearly lubrication. Feel free...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:14:19 -0400
  ...welding as to minimize the amount of heat the rubber and teflon (or whatever) components would be subjected to. Each time there were several...
• Re: automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 4 May 2003 00:48:00 -0500
  If fill tube nut is leaking remove it and apply a coat of teflon sealer. It comes in tube, works good. If the gasket...
• Re: help!:bypassing rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 09:13:27 -0800
  ...The I used Teflon tape and a brass threaded cap on the open end. I used the original hose clamps to clamp the hose...
• Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 12:13:29 -0700
  ...for high pressure gas connections, wrap a couple of turns of Teflon tape around the threads and goop them up with the dope over...
• My new radiator
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 29 Apr 1995 17:34:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...While I was in the mechaniicking mood, I lubricated all the door strikers and lock mechanisms with a teflon + oil lubricant. Its amazing what...
• Re: whinning speedometer and oil useage
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 16:46:58 -0800
  ...Check this out and/or spray some teflon lubricant into the end of the cable housing... worked for me! Bill Mine was doing what...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 13:05:50 -0600
  ...Gas piping pros I’ve watched will wrap threads in Teflon tape and dope over that. Seals and lubricates. > Be sure any Teflon tape...
• Re: Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 12:09:18 -0700
  ...fry burgers in the teflon frypan, heat can of chili around the cooking burgers in the same pan, add salt/ketchup/whatever to food...
• Re: RE:Another Cool Vanagon Seen [f]
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 07 Jun 95 14:20:48 CDT
  ...you could knock the Teflon off a skillet! ... your parents had to close all the curtains at night so the Moon could come out...
• checking fuel system pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 14:53:20 CST6CDT
  ...use teflon tape and attach the hose barb to the guage, add the hose and hose clamp. you're done. To check system pressure...
• Re: parts for the seats
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 22:21:32 -0400
  ...Is a replacement available OR do I need to find some teflon and cut strips ? > > > After our move and all that it takes to...
• Re: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 4 May 2000 15:23:11 -0500
  ...Also use some teflon tape. The Clerk was nice enough to give me a one foot piece, which saved me from buying a whole...
• Re: Synthetic oil and engine performance/chain lube
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 18:38:16 -0700
  ...use a teflon or wax based chain lube. works great, lasts longer, cleaner shifts, less maint and wear on chainrings and cog-sets. actually...
• Re: Banging around, was Re: Compact cookware set
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:25:28 -0800
  ...Because the stuff can rattle around, my wife (decent seamstress) took some flannel sheets and made bags to hold the plates, teflon pan, 3...
• Re: Suggestions for replacement of LPG fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 18:02:12 -0600
  ...I spent about $20.00 total by doing it myself. (Put Teflon tape around the new thread before screwing it in). Alfred 85 Westy...
• Re: propane leak question
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Liasse
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 08:27:48 -0500
  ...Make sure you pick up some teflon tape to wrap the fittings with before you screw them on. Teflon tape should be sitting there...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 27 May 2007 16:08:35 -0700
  ...It was still leaking, so I took it off again and used teflon tape on the threads. Darned if it isn't leaking now...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 22 May 2007 20:02:17 -0700
  ...known that his valve is a quality Parker synthetic valve with teflon seals and comes with full wrap around stainless clamps. This, I reckon...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 10:33:13 -1000
  ...Slick 50 for Manual transmissions Put your teflon coated frypan on a burner with water or oil or food in it and turn the...
• Re: Oil Relief Plug
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:51:47 -0700
  ...I will ground the oil pressure sender and use teflon tape as well as bite the bullet and drain all the oil before tackling...
• Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:35:45 -0800
  ...So where can I find one of these guys? I was thinking of finding some Teflon hose from McMaster. The metal ends appear to...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:13:08 +0300
  ...201 I > believe. > > Dupont, owners of Teflon� would say that it should NOT be put in the > transmission. Or engine. I would never clog...
• Re: door lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:00:49 -0600
  ...A good teflon-based spray lube is the proper lubricant for these locks. We recommend Super Lube, but Tri-Flow works well also. These...
• Re: [Syncro] semi syncro related
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 15:52:06 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] semi syncro related > > > does anyone have a lead on the teflon/plastic strips that line the > > mounting tracks of the pivoting style...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:25:51 -0700
  my dozy advice is to not use Teflon tape in gas connections, but rather use the stuff in a tube...too sleepy to remember...
• Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 10:02:26 -0500
  ...Use Teflon sealing tape on threads. > > Regards, John >
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 May 2008 20:16:22 -0400
  ...My original shutoff valve was at a slight angle, >so decided to take it off and apply new Teflon paste, and of course >that...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 02:19:11 -0600
  ...heat and vibration >as well as an Aeroquip ss line with teflon liner? That accessory line I >had made at a hose shop for...
• Re: Windshield washer tank cracked
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 08:31:56 -0700
  ...This adhesive works on a range of plastics (but not polyethylene or teflon), and is a good thing to have around the place. One...