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• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 07:52:18 -0600
  ...gas mileage > Is there a significant difference in gas consumption between 1.9 > and 2.1l motors? Someone wrote last week that they got...
• Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:15:42 -0500
  ...Ones that just do CO are cheaper than "four gas" or "five gas" ones. http://www.klsupply.com/TUNINGDIAGNOSTIC/GASANALYZERS.aspx Yrs, d
• round gas cans?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 11:38:36 -0700
  A couple days ago, Christopher Gronski wrote, "I have a round 9L gas emergency gas can that fits inside my spare tire under the...
• FW: Final Drive pan gasket
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:32:21 -0400
  ...The new gasket is a stiff fiberboard material. Using silicone sealer just made things worse as you eliminated the friction on the gasket surface...
• Re: replace gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:11:38 -0600
  > I have never had a gas tank related problem. I think problems are most >> likely in vans that been sitting for a substantial period...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:01:09 -0600
  .... my gas cap key IS my ignition key. I've tried but the key won't fit into the ignition while it's in...
• Re: Hydrogen cars ... a lot of hot gas!! ;)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:12:36 -0400
  Every propane tank i've ever "blown up" wasn't any more violent than gasoline fumes in a contained environment. There will always be...
• Re: Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:20:22 +0000
  Interesting, I live near Portland and have yet had one attendant have problems with the gas cap. I guess this problem may be geographically...
• Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 17:46:43 -0400
  ...what's the best kind of gasoline? Gas is Gas. It is the additive package (added literally as they fill the tanker that is...
• Re: European gasoline $$$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:38:46 -0700
  On 4/21/06, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > And the price for gas here is $ 1.14.9/litre at the...
• Re: head-aches
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 31 May 2007 09:13:16 -0700
  ...The only sure way to seat the gaskets properly on the case is to separate the gaskets from the heads and be put on...
• Using electricity to produce hydrogen gas to lower my gas cost - is this for real?>
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:13:38 -0400
  ...What the motor can run on is a combination of Hydrogen and regular fuel (Gas / Petrol / Diesel). Basically water is made up of Hydrogen...
• Re: What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:51:30 -0600
  ...I topped the tank with new gas and it still would not run after draining the carbs. The gas smells like gas but won...
• Natural gas
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 19:47:10 -0700
  ...The natural gas company there in > Soldotna used to sell the setup to convert your car/truck to natural gas. It > took a special...
• Re: Old Gas?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:11:14 -0400
  100% old gas will run VERY poorly. BTDT. Break up the water deposits with some 'Dry-Gas'. I read that using stale gas mixed...
• Thermostat Housing Gasket??
  Historical mailing list - vasili agate
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 11:22:08 -0500
  ...There is no gasket or sealer around the piece that you remove to get to the thermostat. The machinist told me I should put...
• vanagon Eberspacher gas heaters for sale - diesel and gas - DA6 and BA6
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:43:43 EDT
  i have a Eberspacher BA6 gas heater for sale, and my friend has a Eberspacher DA6 diesel gas heater for sale. these fit all...
• Re: Subject: Fuel octane
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:35:28 -0600
  ...http://www.pcf.ab.ca/quick_answers/gasoline_general/octane_rating.asp And here: http://www.shellus.com/products/product_info/gasoline_properties.html...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:59:45 -0700
  this one is fuel resistant.. working well.. https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-permashield-fuel-resistant-gasket-dressing-flange-sealant/
• LP Gas in Berkeley, East Bay or SF?
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 13:41:40 -0800
  Anyone know a good place to fill my LP Gas tank in LP Gas in Berkeley, the East Bay in general or SF? Thanks...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 11 May 2007 14:11:17 -0700
  ...I believe I was told by Bugformance people from where I purchased the Victor Reinz gasket set. But the gasket set came sealed so...
• Re: Repeat post: (was: # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:49:33 -0800
  > > Blown head gaskets are probably the #1 wasserboxer > > killers in our vans. > > What interests me is which gaskets blow the most. > > My guess is...
• Re: Elring Gaskets--Are they "B" Grade
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 23:40:40 -0400
  I have about ten years experience with VW's and the Elring gaskets I have used always seemed to be high quality. Just yesterday...
• Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:12:13 -0700
  > Now that I have the new and improved replacement METAL flange w/nipple, instead of an o-ring, a flat gasket is used for...
• How to Drain Gas Tank in 85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 8 May 2006 23:55:22 -0700
  I have a 1985 Westphalia that sat for a long time and I assume the gas may be varnished or poor. I need to...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:51:45 -0700
  I try to stick with "Top Tier" gas & have a preference toward Phillips but will use Chevron if the price is right. Here in...
• Re: "A" head gasket needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:57:34 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: "A" head gasket needed I am in need of a single rubber head gasket, without buying the full kit...
• Re: Clutch Master, Engine Gasket sets
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:21:53 -0800
  ...Clutch Master, Engine Gasket sets Anyone have a new or near new clutch master cylinder? I'm also looking for an engine gasket set...
• Gas Pressure in the Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 15:18:46 PDT
  Volks - As I mentioned earlier, I haven't been able to get my Dometic refrigerator to light with gas. It works OK on 12v...
• Re: Gas Saving Tips
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:55:29 -0500
  ...Hope it helps us all. > > John > ***************** > > TIPS ON PUMPING GAS > I don't know what you guys are paying for gasoline.... but here in...
• Re: Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:57:39 -0500
  ...I have been using the Permatex and never had a gasket leak afterwards. Do it once, do it right, stop these head gasket leaks...
• Re: Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:57:39 -0500
  ...I have been using the Permatex and never had a gasket leak afterwards. Do it once, do it right, stop these head gasket leaks...
• Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:04:17 -0800
  With the gasket or instead of the gasket? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Intake manifold gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:20:13 -0700
  ...Intake manifold gaskets >> >> >> Just received a new pair of air intake manifold gaskets from Vanagain >>> (thanks Ken.) Pretty chunky gaskets I must add. >>> >>> Do...
• Re: Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Warner
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:36:20 -0700
  ...I also have an 80 Triumph TR7 and ALWAYS end up pumping my own gas because a couple of years ago a gas jockey...
• Re: Intake manifold gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:47:00 -0700
  One other thing to remember is to be sure that whatever gasket sealer being used on the intake is safe to use with O2...
• HEAD JOB gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:54:02 -0400
  Hello all! I am replacing a head gasket right now and am about to reinstall. My gasket kit was short 1 "O-ring gasket...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:17:08 -0500
  ...All my '84s and my '85 utilize gas caps with keys separate from the ignition key. I have an ignition key and the gas...
• Re: Life expectancy of Head Gaskets in Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 13:25:35 -0400
  The gaskets in my 88 lasted about 70K miles. The gaskets in my 87 lasted about 100K miles. Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88...
• How Propane Fridge works
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 17:09:16 -0700
  ...Ok so first you turn on the master gas valve on the propane tank. Gas now flows to the fridge. The gas stops at...
• Gas Saving Tips
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:25:08 -0600
  ...John ***************** TIPS ON PUMPING GAS I don't know what you guys are paying for gasoline.... but here in California we are paying up...
• Re: What Octane gas does a 2.1L waterboxer need?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:01:39 -0500
  > What Octane gas does a 2.1L waterboxer need? > I've been using 87 and my mechanic was questioning this. it takes 91 octane...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:40:36 -0400
  Both my '84s used the top-half of the ignition key (as a separate key) for the gas cap. Sudhir On Thu, Sep 16...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:13:16 -0800
  Eric, Premium gas has no benefit unless you have the compression to use it, and we don't. Save your money. Instead, if you...
• Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:06:11 -0500
  ...AT final drive oil sump gasket? With the gasket or instead of the gasket? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 05:15:23 -0500
  ><< If this can be done, can the gas heater then be used for camping, when the > engine in off? How many hours before it...
• Re: Fwd: gas out (fwd)(the real story)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 06:58:13 EST
  Actually the price of Gasoline is only about 35 cents per gallon. The rest of the cost is all tax. We have discussed this...
• Re: AVP and head gasket woes.....
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:29:54 -0700
  Dennis Haynes said: >I think it's the gaskets. I did one a while ago that failed while sitting >in the driveway as the...
• Head gasket leaks and winter weather
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 23:24:00 -0700
  Has anyone else had the experience of getting head gasket leaks after moving to a colder climate? After spending all their lives in Southern...
• gas tank question - full tank woes
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:34:59 -0500
  ...my diagnosis was a failed gas cap ... too much vacuum on the tank. so we tried running without the gas cap on, and with...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:32:01 -0600
  ---- PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Nothing's wrong with my Westy, but would like to know if STP gas > treatment will increase mileage and...
• Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 1 May 2006 11:37:07 -0400
  Yes, the symptoms are the same as if you ran out of gas. Did your gas evaperate in the 6 months? Dont trust the...
• Gas tank parts
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 21:03:10 -0700
  ...is the gas tank filler neck gasket ($6.22) 3 N-901-004-01 These are the small vent line gaskets ($2.88) This...
• Re: Oversized gas tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:41:40 -0700
  ...it would probably be cheaper to get some spun aluminum gas tanks that are about 5" diameter and put them under the bus and...
• Re: Gasoline War ! !
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 10:13:53 -0500
  ...the price of gasoline today is really not all that much different than it was in the mid 50s ... when adjusted for inflation. Back...
• Exhaust flange silicone sealer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 08:18:01 -0500
  I've had several requests for information on exhaust gasket sealer. I use it as a gasket dressing and not as a "Replacement" for...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:26:53 -0700
  ditto that, about doing the gas cap yourself. I lent my van to a customer/friend once - \with good intentions she filled the tank...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 06:35:21 -0700
  ...Would like to get some gas today, though while prices are low(3.49US/gal). Will I have problems with gas in the tank...
• Re: Does running out of gas damage fuel injection?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 11:23:37 -0700
  ...I drained out all of the gas that > would come out of the tank nozzle (simulating running out of gas). There > was still plenty...
• FW: Extra Gas?
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 14:11:59 -0700
  PLEASE- Do not put or carry gasoline in a ziplok bag! If you want to carry extra gas in the car, do it in...