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• Re: Oil: 10w30? 20w50?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:57:02 -0700
  ...For the best protection for your engine and tranmission, use synthetic lubricants, assuming of course that you do not have any major leaks. Synthetic...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:25:08 -0400
  ...Roger Whittaker > <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > >> dear matthew >> scott suggested good lubricants in his post to you on this matter >> i would also add...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:48:47 -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 - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 02:23:21 -0400
  ...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: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:37:49 -0500
  ...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: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 24 May 2011 10:52:06 -0700
  ...those problems have been solved by the development of new compatible >lubricants in the freon that you are adding, so there is no reason...
• Re: Shift rod freeplay - what is it? Was: Alternatives to standard transmissions: What is possible?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:40:40 -0700
  ...Smoother driving can help, Good choice of lubricants can help. In the end the transmission will wear out, hopefully many years and many thousands...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:14:53 -0700
  ...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: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:22:19 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >>Anti- Seize on lug nuts or bolts? Now there's a recipe for disaster. >>When using lubricants of this type...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:04:45 +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: Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience..long.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:27:22 -0500
  ...For oil you really need GL-5 or GL-6 lubricants to protect the gears under stress. For those with bi engines consider using...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:18:35 -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: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 03:03:22 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> >> >>>Anti- Seize on lug nuts or bolts? Now there's a recipe for disaster. >>>When using lubricants of this type...
• DM: Oil, The 100 hour test.
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:31:41 -0700
  ...were produced or created it in order to test the new lubricants. I suspect the former. Regardless, the 100 hour test is specifically designed...
• Re: 85 Vanagon q's
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:26:52 -0500
  ...This is not to say that the Dino oils don't work, it's just that over the history of cars, oils and lubricants...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:48:49 -0700
  ...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: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 24 May 2011 10:12:53 -0500
  ...those problems have been solved by the development of new compatible lubricants in the freon that you are adding, so there is no reason...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -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...
• Fwd: Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:22:34 -0800
  ...noted for addressing at the next inspection after >the parts and lubricants have been obtained and verified as suitable to >purpose. For digital age...
• Re: Red Line vs. Swepco
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:26:47 -0800
  ...gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; They run ONLY Swepco oils and lubricants in these <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; awesome, beautiful, <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt...
• Re: oils and gasoline Oil Viscosity at temparature.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 May 2013 00:40:03 -0400
  ...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: Fwd: Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 21:33:08 -0600
  ...noted for addressing at the next inspection after > >the parts and lubricants have been obtained and verified as suitable to > >purpose. For digital age...
• Re: oil viscosity... best 10W60 brand / option?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 3 Jun 2020 16:07:59 -0400
  ...While lubricants have improved especially for premium or synthetic fluids there are some design features that call for the use of higher viscosity oil...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:54:04 -0400
  ...getting the errors. >From years of experience especially with > today's lubricants engines are healthy or not. A very high mileage engine if > healthy...
• Re: More Clutch - part 4 or is it 5
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:59:10 -0700
  ...And metal....oh does metal like lubricants ! The tips of the crosshaft forks, where the TOB rides....black moly grease there . etc. etc. Doesn...
• Re: oils and gasoline Oil Viscosity at temparature.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 May 2013 07:23:56 -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: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:50:27 -0700
  ...Their oils were NOT the �new, improved and approved� ones that destroy flat tappet engines! �We just build the best lubricants possible�. Sounds stupid...
• Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:15:01 -0800
  ...noted for addressing at the next inspection after the parts and lubricants have been obtained and verified as suitable to purpose. For digital age...
• Sleeve valve engines - off subject
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:16:13 +0100
  ...and flying past - quite a howling monster] With today's synthetic lubricants matters would be a lot different, and easier, but vegetable oils (the...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion-Engine Management
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:34:56 -0400
  ...getting the errors. >From years of experience especially with today's lubricants engines >are healthy or not. A very high mileage engine if healthy...
• Re: oils and gasoline Oil Viscosity at temparature.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 May 2013 11:10:19 -0400
  ...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: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 07:45:27 -0400
  ...and flying past - quite a howling > monster] > With today's synthetic lubricants matters would be a lot different, and > easier, but vegetable oils (the...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:41:09 -0400
  ...As for water soluble oil I see that as a contaminant and with modern coolants additional lubricants aren't needed. Coolant also suitable for...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:08:45 -0500
  ...I see that as a contaminant and with modern > coolants additional lubricants aren't needed. Coolant also suitable for > Diesel engines do have more...
• (long) EVERYTHING you want to know about heat, was Porsche 6 cyl heating van
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 10:11:22 -0500
  ...The lubricants and internals of your motor can't bear temperatures much above 300 degrees F. Conversely, your exhaust tubes can get up to...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 01:47:51 -0600
  ...Much of what they have accomplished towards dependability arrives on scene because of higher quality engine lubricants and better formulated fuels. I see their...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:11:06 -0400
  ...I see that as a contaminant and with modern > coolants additional lubricants aren't needed. Coolant also suitable > for Diesel engines do have more...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:07:35 -0500
  ...The new designer synthetic lubricants add several desirable properties to the problem. First, they can maintain a low and uniform viscosity over a very...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:41:02 -0500
  ...I see that as a contaminant and with modern > > coolants additional lubricants aren't needed. Coolant also suitable > > for Diesel engines do have more...
• Re: Toilet paper filter is better
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 08:35:52 -0500
  ...With the advent of superior synthetic lubricants and increasing environmental, there may be a resurgence of this well proven technology. Advantages: 1) Oil filtered...
• Re: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 13:22:31 +0100
  ...and flying past - quite a howling > > monster] > > With today's synthetic lubricants matters would be a lot different, and > > easier, but vegetable oils (the...
• Re: gas prices and fuel economy ... another slant :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:06:31 -0500
  ...Fuel-Efficient Oils Automakers are already onto lubricants of lower viscosity, that is, thinner and easier-flowing oils for enhanced mpg. Hyper-milers use...
• Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 20:37:00 -0700
  ...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: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:12:42 -0800
  ...The new designer synthetic lubricants add several desirable properties to the problem. First, they can maintain a low and uniform viscosity over a very...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:27:12 -0400
  ...The boxer is not modern or high tech but engine lubricants are becoming better all the time. Heavier oil holding higher pressure also means...
• Re: Drop in R-12 replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cutchen
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:42:27 -0600
  ...This blend may take some pressure off the race to get HFC-134a, its complex lubricants and field procedures operational, for retrofitting existing CFC...
• Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:43:11 -0500
  ...The new designer synthetic lubricants add several desirable properties to the problem. First, they can maintain a low and uniform viscosity over a very...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2002 (#2002-185)
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:00:50 -0500
  ...a piston travels in moving the car one mile. > > > > > > Given same lubricants, operating temperatures, the motor with more > > p-ft/mi > > > > will wear out...
• Ed Hackett's big oil FAQ (long) Subject: New oil data
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 8:11:24 PDT
  ...Synthetics are superior lubricants compared to traditional petroleum oils. You will have to decide if their high cost is justifed in your application. The...
• eurospec-tion
  Historical mailing list - ddawson
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
  ...joints, rims, tires, relays, fuses, bulbs, switches, seals, sensors, senders, fluids, lubricants, filters, brakes and so on. I still have a lack of reliability...
• Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  2 Apr 92 19:33:31 GMT
  ...Synthetics are superior lubricants compared to traditional petroleum oils. You will have to decide if their high cost is justifed in your application. The...
• Re: Acetone tip
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:00:05 -0700
  ...running acetone and various carefully devised mixes and lubricants. Some oils can improve mileage substantially, notably Torco Oil. Using the ScanGauge at 50MPH, my...
• Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
  ...Synthetics are superior lubricants compared to traditional petroleum oils. You will have to decide if their high cost is justifed in your application. The...