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• Re: Nashua silicone tape vs Rescue Tape (tm)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:31:22 -0800
  Dave B said "I think price for price they're probably similar value, but I'm not sure that the Nashua stuff would be...
• Re: seals in rear view mirrors [breadloaf]
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Mon, 01 Apr 1996 08:59:56 -0500
  ...I just used silicone caulk... --dan
• Tips for syncro Starter installation???
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 26 May 1999 11:21:55 -0700
  ...to the upper bolt? What is the Sealer referred to in the Bentley, could I use RTV silicone or something else? TIA Nat Seattle
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 10:54:46 -0800
  ...Ahhhh,,,, I am holding in my hand a product in a spray can called: "CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Multi-Use Lubricant" Perhaps is some...
• Re: Possible SALE/TRADE
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 00:21:18 EDT
  ...NET writes: > and working (?) sunroof (previous owner sealed the roof with silicone, so I > rocky mountain motorworks sells the vanagon sunroof seals..i just...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:48:23 -0400
  ...It contains 1/2 % silicone too. I can't think of any penetrating silicone lubes but I think I'll stick with non-petro...
• OEM Pop Top Seals and Fibreglass Oxidation
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:26:49 -0400
  ...I can't comment on how well it works because it contains silicone and the van is in my friend's body shop and...
• wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:28:51 -0700
  I second that on the silicone rubber Sil-Blades. I'm putting them on everything I own. They may be expensive, but better than...
• Spark plug wire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:05:59 -0500
  I am in need of a 7mm silicone tiger tail a5 plug lead. I have one of these on my 2.1L WBX because...
• Skylight sealant question
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 13:00:38 -0800
  ...A little clear silicone (RTV) was my first thought. Thanks for your ideas. Lee 87 Westy 88 Westy
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:15:04 -0600
  Hello Stuart, the silicone will not penetrate very well. Here is an old gas station lube rack trick you might have better luck with...
• Re: water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:03:24 -0400
  NO SILICONE! The o ring doesn�t need it. If anything some Hylomar or a contact adhesive on the paper gasket. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Intake manifold hose
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:27:11 -0700
  ...My pref was the silicone set from VC but living in Canada makes the shipping a little unreasonable right now - I had begun purchasing...
• instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:03:02 -0800
  Putting the 87 back together Thinking I should put silicone sealer on the inside of the heads of the carnage bolts that secure the...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:50:34 EST
  ...Standard Time, pmsloan@SHAW.CA writes: 3. Fuel lines leaking fuel. Siliconed and held by electrical tape 4. Fuel filter not secured a recipe...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:26:47 -0400
  Jeff Lincoln wrote: > is it just called Rescue Tape? There are probably other brands, but this one is just called "Rescue Tape". In fact...
• Re: Sliding Door Problem Fixed
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 23:28:52 -0700
  I don't know whether WD-40 or silicone is better for rubber, but many years ago, in Wisconsin, where sticking/freezing door gaskets...
• Re: MOUSE PROBLEMS
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 18:13:25 -0700
  ...Once they were out the pest control people advised us to seal all the holes with silicone and steel wool, the steel wool hurts...
• Re: AND THE WINNER IS [WAS: 85 GL No Spark/Start]
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:47:48 -0700
  I had the same problem with mine and didn't feel like/ couldn't change it so I used silicone to isolate the wires...
• Re: lubricating window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 19:27:39 -0400
  ...I lubricated the felt in the tracks, front and rear, with silicone spray and it now operates like brand new. Mike
• Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 22:49:14 -0400
  ...Small dabs of silicone or other glues can also be used to isolate and secure brake lines. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:56:53 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 8:31 AM Subject: Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update) > Greetings fellow Vanagonauts, > > About the...
• Re: Armorall or Zymol Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:36:33 -0700
  ...Leaves a disgusting coat of silicone > all over everything. There's no way it can replace the plasticizers > compounded into the plastic when it...
• Re: rain guard
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 08:12:37 EST
  ...Dieter 84GL >> have to silicone them into upper window channel.. chris
• Re: Self Vulkenizing tape??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 22:46:55 -0800
  Lee Valley Tools sells a kind of self vulcanizing tape called "high friction silicone tape (23K30.01)". It is described as being able to...
• Re: Installing Nicro solar vent in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 19:49:04 -0500
  ...Bore a hole in the location, of choice, lay a bead of marine, or 50 year silicone around the hole, install the vent. They...
• Re: repairing rubber floor
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Thu, 23 May 2002 17:10:11 -0700
  Try using black Silicone windshield sealant... let it cure for 24 hrs before handling. This stuff is pretty durable once it's set up...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 6 May 2012 06:27:54 -0700
  ...If I were to > take a guess, I'd plump for D 176 001 A3 Silicone Adhesive Sealant > (black) for sealing blah blah blah...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:07:33 -0500
  ...I'd try again ~ But this time I used CRC HeavyDuty SiliconeSpray & it worked ~ Don't ask me why ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 26 Feb...
• Re: water leak underneath dash when it rains
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 15:34:09 +0000
  ...Just take a tube of marine silicone, or whatever type you prefer, jam the tip under the rubber window seal and crank it full...
• Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 20 May 2010 16:17:43 -0400
  ...I use thick silicone tire shine on the rubber gasket to insure a good seal. It's a little iffy sometimes, but when I...
• Re: Exhaust install question -- sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:23:52 -0700
  I use exhaust sealer. Silicone *is not* the sealant of choice in this application. Exhaust sealer is a gray paste that hardens like stone...
• O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:21:23 EST
  In a message dated 1/14/03 5:42:55 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << I always put a light coating of RTV silicone...
• Re: Smooth shifting!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:54:43 -0700
  "I crawl under there and spray it all down with WD 40 every month or so." --Gnarlie Me too, then spray silicone lube a...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:45:55 +0000
  ...Your best bet is to > lubricate with silicone oil or silicone spray or a teflon type dry film > spray. My experience though is that...
• RE: Head restoration.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 9 Jul 97 00:43:18 UT
  ...Use only the "real" o-rings for this top seal - normal non-silicone won't take the heat. (Silicone is good for high temp...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:10:58 -0500
  ...Pending that, I expect that it's > similar to self-fusing silicone tape I've used before, which is to > say considerably lighter weight...
• Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs on sale at Canadian Tire - NO Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 18:03:43 -0600
  ...1 .silicone oils, 2. petroleum distillates 3. is "flamable" 4. have a "greasy or oily nature" . They recommend using a product with UV stabilizers...
• Ideas to stop battery terminal corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 00:35:26 +0000
  ...Anyone have ideas to stop or reduce the corrosion? Would putting a bead of silicone or other sealer at the bottom of the battery...
• Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 20:52:54 -0800
  The other day I was in a Whole Foods market (my first visit) and saw a silicone collapsible colander and my first thought was...
• Re: sky light vent sealing
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:31:37 -0500
  ...vent? >Thanks for the help. >Coop I just used some exterior silicone caulking from the paint store ---- No leaks yet he says crossing has...
• electrical goop
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 08:05:48 -0500
  ...little messy. I like using this stuff called liqiud pvc tape. Silicone works fine also.The Scothkote is only a waterproofing agent not an...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  11/9/95 6:21 AM
  ...I >might even squirt some silicone rubber stuff on the screws you use to >attach the mounting bracket. Dammit, Jim, what's this fixation...
• replacing windscreen seals
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 95 17:30 CDT
  ...Best concrete example? Try curtain rod cord. > What lube do you use? As for lubricant, I use spray silicone because it's good for...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:13:17 -0400
  ...and surrounding area with brake cleaner 3) Apply liberal smear of silicone to bolt/pan interface. Voila, fixed until the next poor soul loosens...
• RE: valve adjustment + what else
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 05 Jan 1996 15:56:00 -0800 (PST)
  1) as far as glue for the gaskets, i've heard use silicone based glue or whell bearing grease. anyone have an opinion. Personally...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid !
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:00:03 -0800
  ...What creates the heat is the friction within the silicone liquid as two plates start spinning at unequal rates. If I understand the VC...
• Goop! 8-)
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 11:28:56 -0700
  ...I'm guessing Blue Hylomar silicone is *not* the right substitute. Also, should I apply blue silicone seal to the water gaskets or just...
• Re: Ford's new silicone goo... interesting stuff for our Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:17:31 -0700
  >>I saw this show on the Canadian Discover Channel that was demonstrating >>Ford's new Silicone gel. First I thought they were going to...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:34:58 -0300
  ...I used a spot of silicone to hold the rear most end of the rubber channel from falling down upon reinstallation because the window...
• Re: Nasty window rubber fake chrome trim inserts (phew!!:<)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 23:51:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...spaces and freezing??? >> I guess you could always run a bead of black silicone window caulk in the groove left by the trim. chris
• oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:41:09 -0500
  ...sealant? Is there not a o ring seal? and is it OK to use silicone sealant? Thanks for any help. John 90 vanagon gl.
• Squeaky faucet
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 22:29:18 -0400
  ...I try silicone lubricant, it work one or two days, but after that the faucet start again to squeak. Since, I know that those...
• Fixing pop-top seal
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 06:55:42 -0400
  ...Anyone got tricks for re-attaching the pop-top seal? Perhaps some glue and/or black silicone to seal it up? Thanks, Shawn '73...
• Re: AFM black plastic cap removal - Nervous
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:24:52 -0800
  ...AFM black plastic cap removal - Nervous Chris, Use a sheetrock knife blade or something thin and sharp and cut into the silicone to break...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:25:15 -0700
  I saw some silicone tape at Home Depot for about $7 and Duluth Trading Co. has it (Xtreme Tape), too, at $30 for 6...
• Re: FW: Break Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 12:23:52 -0400
  ...I thought DOT 5 was silicone Brake fluid. It may not mix with regulater brake fluid.???? Joe
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:56:48 -0500
  ...Jim On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 6:39 PM, Jon VO <jondvo@gmail.com> wrote: > What Stuart said about Silicone spray. FWIW you...
• Re: engine install
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:06:00 -0800
  ...messy step that serves no purpose other than to sell blue silicone. Use it if you must, but no seal is needed here and...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 22 May 2011 19:09:04 -0400
  I can't speak as to the Black Silicone looking thing he used on the seals. But I do believe it said it was...