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• Re: Cleaning Oily Gunge out of Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:32:06 EDT
  Hello We jsut take the tank off and clean it with spray carb cleaner works great later mark d
• Re: slow seatbelts noisy windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:24:28 -0800
  ...a few shots of brake parts cleaner might help dislodge built up lint and dust, then lube. I should have listed paper towels/shop...
• Cleaners & Solvents for the Westy pop top sticker residue
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:32:37 -0500
  ...Bathroom Mildew Cleaner (cleaning) Goo Gone (sticker residue removal) Gel-Gloss (cleaning and sticker residue removal) Citrus Degreaser (sticker residue removal) 3M General Adhesive...
• RE#: painting door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:33:39 -0500
  If you remove the locks to have the handles powder coated, I'd suggest using carburetor cleaner to remove all the grease inside the...
• CLEANING SEATS
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:21:39 -0800
  ...I searched the archives and the consensus seems to be to use a carpet steam cleaner on the upholstery. I have a baby bissell...
• 68-7x brake fluid resiviors
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 19:26:50 -0800
  ...spent a lot of time cleaning them up! Used pipe-cleaners, big pipe-cleaners from the crafts store and pieces of rag attached to...
• RE: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 02 Feb 1995 19:56:29 EST
  ...Prep requires glass cleaner, razor blade, glass cleaner, razor blade, glass cleaner. Use lintfree fabric, not newsprint or paper towel, for the last two...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:04:07 -0800
  ...One way to check for leaks is pressurize the tailpipe with a vacuum cleaner. Blow some smoke into the vacuum cleaner intake, and see...
• Re: NEW VANAGON!! and how do I clean the interior?
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 17:47:12 -0800
  Go to a local hardware store and rent a carpet cleaner for the day. Along with the normal carpet brushes you should also get...
• Cleaning plastic wheel covers?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Feb 97 15:49 CST
  ...I tried many household cleaners to get that stuff off of mine and finally found the Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner will do the trick...
• Re: Mold
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Arnfeld
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 08:29:47 -0700
  ...Use "Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher" carbonated cleaner. Available at Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaners, Price-Club/Costco etc.. Works GREAT! Dan Katy Lenn (by way...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:58:23 +0000
  ...this > hose consists of a threaded adapter to go on a can of 3M cleaner, an > on/off valve, and a brass fitting at...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:21 -0700
  ...Anyone know if the charcoal canister bottom hose on my VanaJetta should be connected to the air cleaner? Since the air cleaner is sucking...
• Re: rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:14:12 -0600
  The procedure we use for cleaning (when we can't do a disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning) is to flush with carb cleaner spray, work...
• fuel injector cleaner to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 11:49:57 MDT
  ...david At 12:54 PM 4/18/2001, Joe Fortino wrote: >anyone add fuel injector cleaner to the tank? if so what are some...
• No-Wet?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:41:47 -0700
  Someone on one of these lists, about three years ago, was selling the No-Wet cleaner/polish/was stuff. Still out there? Pmail if...
• More on Exhaust fumes in early buses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 11:17:54 -0800
  ...I'm not keen on driving with the heat on when aftermarket air cleaners are in place. The stock single carb air cleaner contains...
• RE: Strange Bus Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:02:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Is the rocker air valve also still in place in the air cleaner spout, and moving freely? Or, might also be a fuel pump...
• Re: VW Electrical contact enhancer
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 15:10:04 -0400
  ...Not just a contact cleaner John Fleming > If it's just contact cleaner, you can get some from Radio Schreck for $2.95. Dave...
• AFM cleaning - SHOT?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:15:38 EDT
  ...my recent idle problems and power loss, I tore the cover off the AFM, and with a can of Radio Shack electronic cleaner in...
• degreased the heaterboxes, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:24:42 -0800
  I did get out the scrubbing brushes and hand-cleaner and did a pretty-good degrease of the apron tin and air-cleaner stand...
• Parts cleaners
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 04 Feb 1995 16:35:04 +0500
  I've seen the thread on different cleaners and I'll throw mine into the ring. I use paint thinner. I have many reasons...
• Re: Dirty vs. clean
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:45:33 EDT
  ...Clean through it and than realized it made a great parts cleaner! five gallons of water & purple clean mix sprayed at a little bit...
• Re: Dry residue in windshield washer reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:17:06 -0700
  Could try some gravel & oven cleaner. Then slosh clean with regular soap. Don't leave the oven cleaner in very long, but it should...
• 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Van Pelt, Steve
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:02:58 -0600
  ...I have done all the usual checks such as disconnecting temperature two sensor, disconnecting the oxygen sensor, checking with a can of carb cleaner...
• Re: Best Hand Cleaner ZEP
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 25 May 1999 01:17:03 -0700
  Zep id mega ex[pensive for sure, but I found that the Fast orange pumice cleaner at Stuff mart works as well as anything...
• Re: Gasoline additives
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 11:37:41 -0600
  ...Just use injector cleaner every 90 days or so. Stan Wilder On Wed, 19 Dec 2001 23:08:10 -0800 developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:08:01 -0800
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on what tires, oil, > filters, tranny fluid, air cleaner, coolant or spark plugs I should be > using? Or should...
• Re: Cleaning engine bay
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 19:09:45 -0700
  The best engine cleaner I have found is S100 Motorcycle cleaner. Spray on, hose off. Made in Germany. http://www.properautocare.com/s1totcycclea.html...
• can I start/run eng. w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:13:50 -0500
  ...w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb? I finally finished replacing most of the FI hoses in the engine compartment, new protective sleeve, new firewall...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 10:39:34 -0500
  Is it dirt, or is it grease, or both? The first thing I would try is brake cleaner sprayed from the inside with a...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Feb 2015 23:10:41 -0500
  ...Fuel system cleaners and carbon removers can also dilute the oil since some of the stuff goes past the rings and does not burn...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 14:24:25 -0800
  Cory Zumbrennen wrote: > > On Fri, 10 Jan 1997, Lawrence Johnson wrote: > > > > > > We were using cheap injector cleaner ($6.00 for 5 applications) not > > OCTANE...
• Re: Leaking Assembly Plug -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 06:00:37 -0500
  I've had good results with cleaning the area well with brake cleaner, then applying JB Weld. -- Peace out, sauerkraut. Roger '89 Westy "The...
• Re: Portable Toilets - Which chemicals do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:22:16 -0400
  I use TST Orange Power... http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-cleaners/tst-orange-power.htm The small bottles are handy...no formaldehyde. Tom
• Re: POR-15????
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 06:44:19 EST
  ...Using other cleaners and etching compounds may not work, then you will be unsatisfied and blame it on the POR-15. I can tell...
• Re: carpet cleaning
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 12:20:17 EDT
  ...I want to use a rented steam cleaner & add a bit of bleach to the water to help with the stains and smell. I...
• Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 11:38:39 CST6CDT
  ...this hose consists of a threaded adapter to go on a can of 3M cleaner, an on/off valve, and a brass fitting at...
• rear hatch lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:13:39 -0500
  ...Got the assembly out of the hatch and used some carb cleaner on it. Moved the key in and out a lot, sprayed some...
• Cleaning Carpets
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 06:09:58 -0700
  Just discovered lacquer thinner and /or brake cleaner for the removal of anything. evaporates quickly removes absolutely everything. Starter fluid came in a close...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:27:42 -0500
  ...They do tend to burn cleaner > than does gas, though I am not expert enough to tell you why or how much > cleaner. The...
• Diesel Van Hard Starting Causes (was: 82 Diesel Van)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 07:42:10 EDT
  ...We use this injector cleaner called "Fireball" to clean the system out. The best way I have found to do this is to unhook...
• Westy Interior Cleaning Products
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 18:01:19 PDT
  ...These seem to be pretty dirty, and a friend recommended Turtle Wax foam upholstery cleaner or something else that would set a while and...
• Re: pts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 17:52:46 -0400
  ...I am asking ($40) small enough to carry as a spare if yours is getting flakey it is separated from the air cleaner body...
• Re: Experiences with CRC 2-26
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:22:57 -0700
  ...I use CRC brand electrical contact cleaner ...... seems to work fine. I sort of 'can't stand' just bare metal electrical contacts in 20...
• canine car alarm cleaner-upper
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:17:31 -0700
  ...the interlocking foam anti-fatigue mats, the broom and pan combo will work well until I have access to a real vacuum cleaner. Jerry
• Preparing for running issues West River Tech presentation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 14:22:26 -0400
  ...Throttle body Rescue tape Temp sensor and seal O2 sensor Air cleaner Wire stripper cutter Socket set wrenches and Hoping Dennis brings some as...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:12:02 -0700
  ...Natural gas is cleaner than gasoline or diesel. LPG > probably burns cleaner than gasoline and diesel, but it does come from the > same sources...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:12:36 -0800
  ...What can I use to get the brake dust off my plastic hubcaps on my 91GL? I've tried brake cleaner, carb cleaner, orange...
• Re: Gas tank/fuel system cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:59:39 -0700
  ...I might put in Berriman's Carb Cleaner ..........I buy it in the gallon can , there are instructions on the can for how much...
• Re: Pop top cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 09:05:34 -0400
  Just this past week I tried a (relatively) new product called "Casterol Super Clean, Tough Task Cleaner Degreaser" Super K-Mart has it for...
• can I start/run eng. w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:42:06 -0700
  ...I need to start it up and check for leaks, which will be easier on the right side without the air cleaner assembly in...
• Re: cleaning carpets/rugs/seats
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 01:47:33 -0400
  ...with a real carpet cleaner. The answer is: YES! We actually OWN one of those (It's a Bissel, I think.) It is made...
• Re: Semi- Vanagon topic: Getting hands clean after you've gotten them greasy
  Historical mailing list - B
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 19:51:47 -0800
  ...Fast Orange/Go-Jo/Pumice cleaners/Lava/ you name it- EVENTUALLY, >> they get the stuff off, > > One of those cleaners and a small scrub...
• Re: Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1 - use Brake Parts cleaner...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 May 2005 14:28:05 -0500
  ...29/2005, Paul Guzyk wrote: >I've found that "Brake Parts Cleaner" and rags with a bit of texture >are best for cleaning oily...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:49:08 -0500
  ...Is the Zetec cleaner? >> I've heard that it cannot pass California emissions test. >> > > It's far cleaner than a waterboxer. California won't...
• Re: removing intake manifold 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:55:30 -0400
  ...anything more than spray some carb cleaner in the intake, and put a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in the tank. Flush the fuel...
• Vanagon was here
  Historical mailing list - MF
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 07:17:07 -0500
  Does anyone know of a driveway cleaner that actually works? I need to remove all of my vanagon deposits (oil and brake fluid mostly...
• Re: Vanagon was here
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 23:21:52 EST
  In a message dated 3/26/01 7:14:56 AM, moby@COASTALNET.COM writes: << Does anyone know of a driveway cleaner that actually...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:00:00 -0500
  OK, alcohol itis.What kind? Can I get it at home depot? 50/50 mix? Also the air cleaner needs to be temporairly removed...