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• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:01:35 -0500
  ...springy clamps are the way to go. >I put brush-on Teflon paste from the hardware store on all bolts that go >into metal...
• Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Edward Wiebe
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:27:06 -0700
  ...Propex and getting gas tight fittings In the natural gas business, we use teflon tape on all threaded connections where we don't want...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:04:42 +0000
  ...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: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:28:29 -0600
  ...or you can use yellow teflon tape rated for gas. DO NOT apply anything to a flare fitting. it interferes with the proper sealing...
• Re: rear hatch lock extension
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:10:38 -0700
  ...I used some MSD plastic (like very hard nylon or teflon) stuff I had around. Also an old seat belt eye-bolt. I think...
• Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:07:01 -0400
  ...Any a good penetrant will get it turning again and a lube like Synco Teflon oil or any good oil will keep it turning...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:49:17 -0500
  ...a wetting agent is used in > water, and teflon is used between eggs and metal - if an agent is being used > according to the...
• Re: installing oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:26:48 -0400
  ...1/8" pipe threads seal OK with teflon tape. Tee in your stock switch into the line. I used all 1/8" NPT fittings...
• Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:40:35 -0700
  ...never really seals into the radiator, even with liberal layers of Teflon tape. Are these sensor/radiator fittings on a Japanese car REALLY American...
• Re: VDO oil sender extension hose
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 16 May 2005 23:52:43 -0500
  But are they rated for the heat? That's why I spent the $14 for my stainless steel braided hose with the teflon lined...
• Re: Stripped drain plug solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 09:18:06 -0600
  ...any extraneous cut threads in the bottom of the pan, apply teflon tape to the outer plug and voila, you are done. No runs...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:02:40 -0700
  ...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: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:00:36 -0600
  ...The one I see all the time that cracks > me up is windshield washer fluid with Teflon. Because it, > you know, uh... makes the...
• Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:13:50 -0800
  ...the seal on a fitting putting this together with the standard Teflon paste. I do like the extend a stay, but again, it's...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 07:04:49 -0700
  ...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: Shimmiong coil springs - wsa Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:45:12 -0500
  ...2008/12/17 Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>: > You get a half inch thick white Teflon cutting board from Wal-Mart, and > you...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:59:40 -0500
  ...and make a > leak-free > joint if you use a little teflon tape. These are tapered pipe > threads so > there's some room for...
• Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:27:07 -0700
  ...I would probably replace it with an appropriate length 10 x 1.0 threaded bolt sealed with teflon tape. TIA -- Jim Thompson 84 GL...
• Re: Fuel Pump Swap/Oil Plug timesert prob./f-wheel resurface?
  Historical mailing list - David Crook
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 07:12:20 -0400
  ...I have had very good results applying "Teflon tape" to the drain plug, when I replace it. It seals and lubricates... As to the...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 06:46:03 EST
  ...They have some teflon/nylon sport covers at $69 for a front and rear set. Order the large size so the rear cover will...
• Re: parts for the seats
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 22:18:39 -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: Gauge wiring and mounting, 82 vanagon westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 12:13:26 +0000
  ...I sealed up the leak in the oil sender tube with teflon tape, but only on part of it so it would still ground...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:25:42 -0500
  ...feets (honestly, it's as they were made out of Dupont > > Teflon) of my Coleman grill stove, which must have been invented by people...
• Re: Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Danny Bean
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:57:35 -0500
  ...t break anything, > and especially, put something on all fastener threads .. > Teflon paste, gasket sealer, or anti-seize compound. .. > so they don't corrode...
• another propane question, overflow valve
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 08:52:01 -0700
  ...I cleaned and prepped the tank and accessories, redid the pipe connections incl teflon tape, then painted the tank and skid plate. Cleaned the...
• Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Thu, 17 May 2007 12:06:39 -0700
  ...Leaks until several layers of teflon plumbers tape are applied. YMMV Mike On 5/17/07 11:36 AM, "Pablo" <franklinstower48@YAHOO.COM> wrote...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 4 May 2008 18:29:44 -0700
  ...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: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:41:59 -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: Problem w/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:22:09 -0500 (CDT)
  Gary Clayton wrote: >OK, although I still doubt that the teflon tape is preventing a good >ground connection, its easy enough to remove it...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 06:56:54 -0500
  ...spark plug wrench 2 spark plugs A small spray bottle of Teflon lube We have lots of other implements in the Westy that are...
• Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:00:33 -0700
  ...The teflon coated quilt stuff stops light. But it's all still machine wash and dry-able (preshrink fabrics, of course, before sewing.) There...
• Re: rear hatch lock extension
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:28:44 -0700
  ...I used some MSD plastic (like very hard nylon or teflon) stuff I had around. Also an old seat belt eye-bolt. I think...
• Re: Oil cooler removal questions
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 10:41:17 -0800
  ...DO NO PUT any teflon tape or anything on those pipe threads else you'll have some issues with cracked blocks... If you are...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:57:40 -0700
  ...Is blue and yellow (teflon?) tape the same stuff? And on a seperate note, is there any "safety" advantage to using pipe "dope" (grey...
• Re: distilled water ?bad
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 06:48:25 -0700
  ...The lines are made of copper, aluminum, nickel, stainless, glass, brass, pvc, teflon, and a few other assorted plastics and metals. We have seen...
• Re: windows
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 15:43:14 -0600
  ...Replaced some little teflon guides, pulled the motors, cleaned and lubed the shafts thus freeing everything up, lubed some gears, put it all back...
• Re: Need torque specs for AC bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:12:04 -0700
  ...My favs are either Teflon paste from the hardware store, like for pipe joints, or red permatex high tack gasket sealer, my all around...
• Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 14:15:38 EST
  ...As to where to get good crimp connectors, they're usually on the shelf right next to the good quality teflon insulated wire ;^) In...
• Re: My new '87 Syncro Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Thu, 2 May 1996 00:17:41 -0700
  ...unscrew the cap, goop it up with pipe thread sealant (*NOT* tape - use pastey Teflon stuff), & you'll be home free, no mo' leaks!
• Re: squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 15:43:57 -0700
  ...between applications of Slick 50 One Lube with Teflon spray lubricant to the upper bushings. Even easier for the lazy or non-mechanically inclined...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge install
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:48:51 -0400
  ...http://www3.telus.net/public/tabe/vanagon/oilpress.jpg On the left, a stainless braided line surrounds a teflon tube. The end of that...
• Re: About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 23:58:24 -0800
  Me thinks the VAG alloy spring seats will be more expensive! Go to a discount store and get a teflon cutting board - couple of...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:50:55 -0400
  ...Is this water I see? Pan has Teflon or similar coating. I doubt it but maybe gas ate some of it off and that...
• heat pipe redux; pressure sender
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 11:05:47 -0700
  ...I can reach it! (Anyone know why Muir recommends NOT using teflon tape? Is it because of ground connection? What else is there - joint...
• Re: Coolant Explosion '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 09:34:44 -0700
  ...in either case they don't fit without a lot >of teflon tape. > >Suggestions? What all should I plan on replacing? Replace the primary...
• Re: Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
  ...It is basically spray teflon in a can and does a really good job. The trick to making any water repellancy formulation last is...
• Re: How much propane in the tank?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:22:34 EDT
  ...Whenever a new connection is used, Teflon plumber's or yellow gas tape should be wrapped on the threaded side of the connector before...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:54 -0700
  ...I will double check if it isn't Teflon from catch pan. (it was a reasonably decent size/shape pan for checking FI spray...
• Re: oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 15:18:25 -0500
  ...I now have to use teflon tape and the aircooled drain plug gasket (hollow copper crush gasket) I would reccomend a good machinist. Dan...
• Re: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 09:03:40 -0700
  ...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: Banging around, was Re: Compact cookware set
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:58:20 -0700
  ...It's Teflon coated inside for easy clean-up with minimum use of soap or water. I think it was made in England. It...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 21:31:12 -0400
  I bought Gates truck hoses (not the teflon stuff-too difficult to work with!) from a local truck supply shop. I made my own...
• Re: Westfalia Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 04:14:50 -0400
  ...While you are there also pick up a roll of Teflon Tape to wrap around the threads to ensure a good seal. The tape...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:24:06 -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: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:15:01 +0100
  ...Any tips on lubricating it? I already tried teflon spray, after I pulled out the inner cable totally, but it didn't help much...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:46:17 -0400
  ...the adaptors never fit well enough! The threads leaking "Can" be addressed in a permenant way with some teflon tape or similar sealing method...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed,Ithink
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:08:28 -0800
  ...but is it 4x as good at 4x the price?) Also, Du Pont, the holder of the Teflon patent (trade name of PTFE) totally...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 13:59:19 -0500
  ...Using a simple adapter plate(some even come w/ built in thermostats), I had the right length stainless steel teflon hoses made(#8's...
• Re: Question re water tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:27:30 -0700
  ...I added a drain valve on mine, wrapped the threads with teflon tape and put it on as tightly as I could. No leaks...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:48:25 -0800
  ...oil detergent....I wouldn't even think of adding > anything with Teflon or slick 50 or anything thick. CD-2 has the > consistency of...