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Re: Cleaning bad grounds
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:10:44 -0600
...less torque needed, especially if the threads are corroded. > Remember, > most lubricants will not prevent some metal-to metal contact between the > male and...
Re: Takes a darn long time for heater...
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:01:38 -0400
...When we prep cars headed North >>>> they >>>> usually get a pan heater(oil), block heater(coolant), battery >>>> blanket, and >>>> synthetic lubricants. This is just...
Re: Another bus in my fleet
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:17:47 -0700
...to be brought back >> to life with the help of penetrating lubricants? >> >> Thanks! >> >> -Craig >> '85GL turned WESTY >> Turned 7 Passanger >> Zetec in the back...
Re: Sticking Accelerator cable
Historical mailing list - Madsen
Tue, 7 Sep 1999 00:13:10 -0400
...Then I sprayed a teflon lubricant (other lubricants would suffice too I guess) on to the metal moving parts and presto it smoothed out...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F >>> >>> Lubricants and capacities >>> >>> engine oil: 10w30 (sf) >>> oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres >>> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F Lubricants and capacities engine oil: 10w30 (sf) oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
Re: Cleaning bad grounds
Historical mailing list - Jack
Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:11:51 -0800
...Remember, > most lubricants will not prevent some metal-to metal contact between the > male and the female threads. > > When I'm all done making...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:45:00 -0400
...Do you still insist on tube technology? Lubricants advance with time as well. Even petroleum lubes. The problem is oil companies don't like...
Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:44:34 -0600
...Here is a company, based in Ohio, that make bio-based lubricants, >including a high performance motor oil used by some NASCAR drivers: >http...
Re: OIL FILTERS? & lube guys
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:43:51 -0800
...It means once or twice a year you have to dispose of your 5 gallon bucket of used lubricants, but you will have oil...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F > > Lubricants and capacities > > engine oil: 10w30 (sf) > oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres > gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F >>>> >>>> Lubricants and capacities >>>> >>>> engine oil: 10w30 (sf) >>>> oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres >>>> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 05:46:38 -0400
...Now that the rails and mechanism are immaculately clean, use your choice of lubricants on the rails. I used two applications of Slick-50...
Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:14:30 -0800
...Accelerated wear can be mitigated but not eliminated by the use of high grade lubricants, SWEPCO and Redline are two vendors held in high...
Maintainance: Good Advice
Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
...It's also easier to work on! Regular routine replacement of all filters, lubricants, coolant, and the other items noted here is critical. Use...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 May 2011 23:41:55 -0400
...Some lubricants or wax coatings can reduce required torque by 40% or more. Consider that when thinking of never seize on your lug bolts...
Re: Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 13:56:32 -0500
...It is >http://www.laco.com/lubricants/zoom-spout-oiler/ I got a tip from a >Facebook group "vintage electric fans" which as you...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 17:51:33 -0700
...Do you still insist on > tube technology? Lubricants advance with time as well. Even petroleum > lubes. The problem is oil companies don't like...
Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 11:07:07 -0600
...Distributors like this handle all brands except store brands, of all kinds of lubricants. Some will only sell to folks who have a tax...
The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:13:13 EDT
...The aluminum block/head systems we work with have many surface elastomers (lubricants, anti-seize, etc.) and thin film insulators (oxides, see above) in...
Re: WBX bashing
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:01:08 +0100
...reliable - so its not intrinsic, just long term loads/rpms, fluids, lubricants and attention to cooling requirements. Your country and climate is also a...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 19:45:23 -0700
...Do you still insist on tube technology? Lubricants advance with time as well. Even petroleum lubes. The problem is oil companies don't like...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 12:35:54 -0800
...day. > Changes in fuels - especially the elimination of lead compounds as > lubricants for the valves in their guides on the combustion side of the...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 7 Aug 2022 10:47:14 -0700
...Part of > GM's > >> plan to improve fuel economy is the use of low viscosity lubricants. The > >> engine calls for 0w-20, the transmission...
Re: oil change interval for non-wbx setups
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:56:08 -0700
...In industry we use various techniques to maximize the life of > lubricants and equipment. We often refer to these approaches as > "predictive" > as compared...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:01:25 -0700
...Do you still insist on > tube technology? Lubricants advance with time as well. Even petroleum > lubes. The problem is oil companies don't like...
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Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 22:09:11 -0600
...Do you still insist on tube technology? Lubricants advance with time as well. Even petroleum lubes. The problem is oil companies don't like...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:26:46 -0400
...Do you still insist on tube technology? Lubricants advance with time as well. Even petroleum lubes. The problem is oil companies don't like...
Re: Charm inside the bell housing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:24:57 -0700
...How's about that? > > I want to use the best lubricants, so I'm willing to make a run to a FLAPS for lube...
Re: Red Line vs. Swepco
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 22:28:21 -0800
...lubricated > > trannys come in broken. > > > > They run ONLY Swepco oils and lubricants in these > > awesome, beautiful, > > hand built, ex-freaking-spensive machines. > > > > I'm...
Re: Another bus in my fleet - mouse warning
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:16:06 -0700
...to be brought back >> to life with the help of penetrating lubricants? >> >> Thanks! >> >> -Craig >> '85GL turned WESTY >> Turned 7 Passanger >> Zetec in the back...
Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:15:35 -0400
...keep up! I’m not sure I have all the correct lubricants. I have white lithium grease,WD40, silicone lubricant, dielectric grease,and some...
Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:43:28 -0400
...From years of experience especially with today's lubricants engines are healthy or not. A very high mileage engine if healthy is a well...
Re: oils and gasoline
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 29 May 2013 09:26:24 -0700
...You will learn that two of the best known lubricants are whale oil and castor oil (Castrol's original formula). Stuart -----Original Message----- From...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:49:37 -0700
dear matthew scott suggested good lubricants in his post to you on this matter i would also add that any sort of lithium grease...
The only ten tools needed
Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:53:02 -0500
...SPRAY LUBRICANTS: A considerably cheaper alternative to new doors, alternators, and other squeaky items. Slicker than pig phlegm. Repeated soakings of WD-40 will...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:41:15 -0700
...Part of > > GM's > > >> plan to improve fuel economy is the use of low viscosity lubricants. > The > > >> engine calls for 0w-20, the transmission...
Re: Red Line vs. Swepco
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 15:26:17 -0800
...lubricated > > > trannys come in broken. > > > > > > They run ONLY Swepco oils and lubricants in these > > > awesome, beautiful, > > > hand built, ex-freaking-spensive machines. > > > > > > I'm...
Friday Funnies
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:03:34 -0500
...Spray Lubricants: A considerably cheaper alternative to new doors, alternators, and other squeaky items. Slicker than pig phlegm. Repeated soaking of WD-40 will...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 10 May 2011 21:23:05 -0500
...Some lubricants or wax coatings can > reduce required torque by 40% or more. Consider that when thinking of never > seize on your lug bolts...
Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:43:20 -0500
...properly and direct the lube accurately into a bearing, using proper lubricants, DON'T DO IT. The 'hack' as some call it involves freeing...
Fwd: Vanagon Tool Box (Friday)
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:10:35 -0600
...SPRAY LUBRICANTS: A considerably cheaper alternative to new | | doors, alternators, and other squeaky items. Slicker than pig | | phlegm. Repeated soakings of WD-40 will...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:25:23 -0700
...When we prep cars headed North they > usually get a pan heater(oil), block heater(coolant), battery blanket, and > synthetic lubricants. This is just...
Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:34:24 -0700
...properly and direct the lube accurately into a bearing, using proper lubricants, DON'T DO IT. The 'hack' as some call it involves freeing...
Fw: Re: Essential Tools
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:59:21 -0500
...SPRAY LUBRICANTS: A considerably cheaper alternative to new | doors, alternators, and other squeaky items. Slicker than pig | phlegm. Repeated soakings of WD-40 will...
Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:42:44 -0500
...properly and direct the > lube accurately into a bearing, using proper lubricants, DON'T DO IT. The > 'hack' as some call it involves freeing...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 10 May 2011 21:38:53 -0500
...Some lubricants or wax coatings >> can >> reduce required torque by 40% or more. Consider that when thinking of >> never >> seize on your lug bolts...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:02:48 -0700
...Part of >> GM's >>>> plan to improve fuel economy is the use of low viscosity lubricants. The >>>> engine calls for 0w-20, the transmission...
Everything you always wanted to know about grease...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Apr 96 21:21 CDT
...is a (petroleum based) mineral oil, >although some greases use synthetic lubricants. The soap emulsifies the >lubricating portion and thickens it. The type of...
Re: The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:49:24 -0700
...The aluminum block/head systems we > work with have many surface elastomers (lubricants, anti-seize, etc.) and > thin film insulators (oxides, see above) in...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:06:38 -0400
...Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't > dear matthew > scott suggested good lubricants in his post to you on this matter > i would also add...
Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - tonyd
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 08:50:41 +0000
...the rails and mechanism are immaculately clean, use your choice of > lubricants on the rails. I used two applications of Slick-50 Teflon spray...
Re: Synthetic Oil(s) (long)
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:46:18 UT
While I'm not a CHEMICAL engineer, I've worked a lot on the mechanical side selecting lubricants for a range of industrial products...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:59:44 -0700
...On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > dear matthew > scott suggested good lubricants in his post...
Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:11:09 -0500
...Use the original parts, methods, lubricants, sealants, procedures, torques and methods that VW used. Read and use the Bentley manual and you won't...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:42:32 -0700
...When we prep cars headed North they >> usually get a pan heater(oil), block heater(coolant), battery blanket, and >> synthetic lubricants. This is just...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:12:54 -0600
...BZ > > On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Roger Whittaker > <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > >> dear matthew >> scott suggested good lubricants in his...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:52:39 -0500
...When we prep cars headed North they >>> usually get a pan heater(oil), block heater(coolant), battery >>> blanket, and >>> synthetic lubricants. This is just...
Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:09:01 +0000
...properly and direct the lube accurately into a bearing, using proper lubricants, DON'T DO IT. The 'hack' as some call it involves freeing...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:08:12 -0700
...Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't > dear matthew > scott suggested good lubricants in his post to you on this matter > i would also add...