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• Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:25:50 -0400
  ...Another cause is that as Scott points out, this stuff never gets preventive lubrication. Yours, David
• Alt. Oilfilters 1:st oilchange
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wenzin
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 20:46:15 +0100
  ...running.....new for me but, this is as advised by new lubrication science for very good reasons. Robert wenzin@mail.bip.net [text/html]
• Re: Slider Door
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Tue, 12 May 2020 17:15:50 -0700
  ...I currently have no issues but I am going to go ahead with a little lubrication here and there at the very least. So...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 3 Dec 2025 10:31:20 -0800
  Lubrication helps. I like spray on white grease for latch & hinge. My annual ritual is t remove the track cover and clean & lube the...
• Grape Racing [was Re: They came and went]
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 15:35:36 PDT
  ...surface, put a little film of vegetable oil on it for lubrication. mark parallel lines for start and finish. Put it in the microwave...
• Re: Carat Table Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 17:37:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It looks like it may only need some lubrication to work correctly. But there is absolutely no backup method of releasing the table. Good...
• Re: hard to shift into 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:13:08 +0000
  ...Then smear new on, move the rod allot to ensure good lubrication.This might not be the problem but is easy and often improves...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 18:57:09 -0800
  ...and he did not feel the new version would provide the lubrication and protection necessary for our transmissions. I did speak with him about...
• Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:59:45 -0500
  ...gauge and oil temp gauge along with an external oil cooler so I should get warned quickly of any lubrication troubles. carry on, -Ry
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 06:11:43 -0600
  ...No words of lubrication were mentioned in your original posting---new story. I went the most direct route. Ms. Gnarl scribbles; Let's say...
• Re: 160 HP waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:37:25 -0700
  Four cylinder, horizontally opposed engine, with liquid cooled cylinderheads, electronic fuel injection and dual ignition system, automatic altitude compensation, wet sump pressure lubrication. On...
• Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:22:59 -0700
  ...is easy - just cut them. > > Getting them on is all about lubrication, leverage and tenacity. Don't lube > with petroleum, it will soften the...
• 3 Questions- Engine carrier, Interior Trim, Erratic Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - JCLCThomasson
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:13:09 -0600
  ...Has this been experienced by others? Is the speedo hooped? Does it need lubrication? Thanks Jim Thomasson '85 Westfalia Calgary Canada
• Re: Safe 2.1/1.9 Rpm: survey/query
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:28:11 -0500
  ...RPM's and heat that goes along with it, drop some lubrication into the gas to keep things cooler and oiled up upstairs. RC
• Re: So, What happens if I....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 18:02:21 -0500
  ...you'll stop up your dryer or suction valve with a lubrication that looks a lot like yellow cottage cheese. It doesn't really...
• Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:14:31 -0400
  ...the ability to create enough thermal run away to actually cause lubrication related engine failures. Keep the fluids cool and clean and keep the...
• Re: First cold day- alternate replacement switch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:52:22 -0500
  Your switch is burning out because the blower motor needs lubrication and is drawing too much current. My 82 diesel got to the point...
• Re: '87 Westy for $2900 bucks!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:08:31 -0700
  ...the clutch hydraulics need bleeding, the entire shift linkage needs thorough lubrication, and possibly adjustment, and at least one back up light isn't...
• Re: just how COLD is IT? - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 10:30:43 -0600
  ...I'm sure that manufacturers consider these winter conditions and specify proper lubrications but after all they are in the parts business too. Stan...
• CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 7 May 2017 19:26:20 -0600
  Hi, I finally got the nerve up to dive into my CV joint's. I couldn't get the CV off the shaft, but...
• Re: Horn stuck once and quit beeped again today
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:23:15 -1000
  ...Even tho I'm a total 'lubrication nut' ....I even forget to give this area attention ..like say once a year. S. On 2...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:23:07 -0600
  ...If simple lubrication is your problem, this technique, if done right with say 15 strokes of the gun, could help. If you have some...
• Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 17:31:43 -0800
  ...That speed is to ensure that the lifters receive adequate lubrication. After 20 minutes, the cam and lifter faces have bedded to one another...
• Re: fs 84 gl
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:21:41 -0400
  ...body fair. > >much attention paid to wire/hose routing, electrical grounding/bonding, >lubrication and so on, including cap fix. fresh engine oil and filter...
• Cam failures
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 20:45:32 -0800
  ...If the hardening develops a pit or wear mark due to loss of lubrication it quickly wears the cam follower which in turn causes...
• Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:50:15 -0500
  ...capped off the steering sector leaving some fluid in there for lubrication thinking that I would eventually convert the van to a manual rack...
• Fw: Re: Fw: Speedo 'jigger'
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 21:27:38 -0700
  ...Evidently, the twisting > force(from lack of lubrication) causes the "spring like" cable to lose its > tension. > Try that and let us know:>) > Karl...
• Re: front blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:26:01 -0500
  ...the motor was OK but seized up and needed cleaning and lubrication. - if you have an open circuit on all blower leads you may...
• Re: sliding door issue, 81 Air Cooled.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 24 May 2009 06:30:27 EDT
  ...Greasing or spraying with whatever will not get any lubrication into the bearings, if it does then the seal's gone and so is...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 07:22:12 -0800
  re "made to withstand harsh environments without corrosion, rust or lubrication." ...........made to Slow Down down corrosion and rust, not eliminate it. Stainless steel...
• RE: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 18:37:00 -0800
  ...I did get to watch once (does = > that make me a lubrication voyeur?).... > > The oil filter is in a real tight place, and it...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion Critisim
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 02:07:36 EDT
  ...If they haven't addressed this and are using the original pan, they are going to be in for some lubrication problems. Overfilling the...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:02:06 +0000
  ...extreme limits.  I was thinking it needed some "special" extremely lightweight lubrication that you apply with a toothpick....think watchmaker's oil...on the...
• Re: Trouble with lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 07:08:27 -0500
  ...In additiion to the lubrication mentioned, many times the lock issues are cause by worn keys, or badly miscut keys due to being a...
• Re: Chrome Barrels - Iron Rings
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:34:00 +1200
  >The chrome > > crosshatching will hold oil and help in lubrication of the rings after >> breakin. The chrome plated cylinders stand up to wear extremely...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:37:12 -0700
  ...I vote for lubrication. > > Ken Lewis > > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > > > > > -- > Neil > '82 Diesel Westy > Me other car is Swedish >
• Re: Mullendore port help
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 21:29:39 -0400
  ...I put in a 30A and it is back running but I wanted to do > the Mullendore port lubrication. I drilled the hole as...
• Re: front end clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:34:34 -1000
  ...shop did hear the noise and thought it might be a lubrication problem around the front end springs...but that did not fix the...
• Re: Redline Gearoil properties
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:45:50 -0700
  ...which really means more of the long chain molecules that provide lubrication. As temperature and particularly pressure in a transmission break down these long...
• Re: A/C info and questions.
  Historical mailing list - Scooter061
  Mon, 25 May 1998 12:59:29 EDT
  ...the existing seals for use with the r134 which provides less lubrication. The other canister was the ester oil for the compressor. I have...
• Re: Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:10:20 -0700
  ...They would be great for vanagons if they can safely run on gas. > http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/airtronic-2/airtronic-d2-7500-btu-air...
• Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 15 May 2007 10:16:28 -0700
  I used GUNK to remove all of the old crud from the bottom, top and rear panel sliders, then I used regular grease all...
• Re: grease
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:21:41 -0500
  ...Alan Felder On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > The nylon parts should require no lubrication...
• Re: Replacement of an accellerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 17:43:15 -0400
  Let's all remember that WD-40 is a SOLVENT and will REMOVE the lubrication. IMHO it is better to use liquid graphite and...
• Re: dramatic drop in oil usage with Pennzoil 5-50
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 06:51:10 -0500
  ...Once worn to closer tolerances multigrade oil - synthethic or otherwise - is put in to the engine to provde the lubrication in the closer tolerances...
• Re: Older gas tank problems- was Noisy fuel pump causes
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 16 May 2008 12:28:02 -0400
  ...When the pump is starved > for fuel it whines because the lubrication of the ball bearings > in side is the FUEL ! Those gas tanks...
• Re: Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:56:51 EST
  ...if it is better for the engine.) Yes, synthetic gives better lubrication and longer life. The change is worth it. > -If I use the...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 13:09:06 -0700
  ...Changed every two years No Power Steering, no Auto Tranny DRIVER LUBRICATION (Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen, 1/2L bottle, one or two) Served with...
• Re: How much oil?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 May 2007 11:51:08 -0400
  ...These are on 17.7 Engine- > Lubrication System section. I believe this is wrong. > > I know for sure these will show a level way...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 22:29:58 -0500
  ...Generally, the higher the resistance to rotation, > the greater the tension on the threaded fastener. > > Typically, some type of lubrication is desired in the...
• Re: Rear Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 01:13:11 -0400
  ...It has worked flawlessly > since with no lubrication at all. I'm gonna try the hot water treatment. I was able to get the...
• Re: Clock slows down
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Prescott
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 16:02:54 -0800
  ...Probably the cleaning and lubrication solution. Reset the time each morning, and know that you have a job to take care of in the...
• Re: door latch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:05:49 -0700
  ...From what you've said (I'm not there to see it), it sounds like cleaning and lubrication might do the trick. On my...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:23:07 -0700
  Ralph, Seems like No One answered your question, other than to offer lubrication tips ? I recently completely disassembled my sliding windows and rebuilt them...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:34:52 -0700
  ...Serves to protect your compressor from spinning without adequate lubrication. > > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash > >> On Jul 28, 2014, at 9:18 AM...
• Re: Unusual lube places
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:14:26 -0800
  ...treat about 15 spots on a front door, in various ways. Lubrication, wink wink, is fundamental to human activities. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: 5W30 Oil --- is it OK???
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:02:37 EDT
  ...the lower number helps provide lubrication at start up. Especially in cold weather. There are some questions about wide ranging oil such as 5...
• Re: AUDI IN A VANAGON?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 13:08:49 +0100
  ...Put the Audi-tranny upside down! Don�t know how long this will last (lubrication etc), but the vanagon at the Meeting had over...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 12:52:51 -1000
  ...Better lubrication, less usage, no leaks. I change every 5K. Also, since they sell, and I use, synthetic/dino blends, seems to reason that...
• Re: Rebuilding master cyclinder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:02:18 -0500
  ...if you use it for lubrication and then it sits on the shelf it will start absorbing atmospheric moisture and begin to rust over...