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• Pictures of remanufactured ATE calipers from Rockauto.com for 77 bay.
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:08:44 -0700
  ...I am quite impressed with them actually for the price, as they've been cleaned up by blasting and then were coated with a...
• Re: 85 questionable mpg
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 15:16:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It is not smoking at all but the tail pipe is coated (inside) with a black soot. The power is about normal. I put...
• Re: Manual Tranny oil levels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:16:54 -0500
  <<<SNIP>>> shifting problems in the 091-1 gearboxes with the non-Moly coated syncro rings and the petroleum based gear oil. <<<SNIP>>> I replace...
• Re: digitool building
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:02:21 -0600
  ...After stripping it, heat it with the iron and apply the solder sparingly to the wire, allowing the wire to become coated with solder...
• Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:44:22 -0400
  ...Unless > you spring for stainless steel or take the parts somewhere and have them > professionally coated, they rust in short order. You can always...
• Re: E-code lights/SA grille/side step
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 01:54:47 PDT
  ...Bulli Bar Bumper- Front-$1259 (Black, Powder Coated) Rear Bumper (Black, Powder Coated)- $849.00 If you look at the photo you also see...
• Re: Best Way To Remove Old Westfalia Decal?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 09:55:44 -0700
  ...The existing decal is absolutley no clear coated, I put it on myself. I'll post the results, off to the auto body supply...
• Re: Yakima 1A
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:50:15 -0500
  ...Those slick plastic coated bars are a PITA for shoring up kayaks and canoes and most other items that contact the bar. I use...
• Re: Wilderness Camping
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Dec 1996 20:14:57 -0500
  ...The kind made of a wire grid & coated with white plastic. To help hold thing from sliding out the front I boudht a pair...
• Re: Oil Drain Hole Stripped: 91 Westy: Solutions Found!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 11 May 1998 08:14:36 -0500
  ...I coated the threads near the base with Locktite Copper form a Gasket, and screwed that baby in. Result, no leaks, no drips, no...
• Re: 2 questions from a new list member
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 13:21:46 -0700
  ...the van more user friendly or last longer, like more interior lights, better headlights, improving the storage compartments, ceramic coated exhaust system, etc. Mark
• The Beck Spyder and Fuel/Air meter question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Polys
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 14:47:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...As soon as I stone out the flange welds, the system will be shipped to be coated to keep these pieces usable for a...
• Re: Cheap, sturdy magnetic base for 12v fans
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:48:22 -0400
  ...Nickel plated or coated with epoxy or some such, as they really don't want little magnet chips getting loose. T-6 or maybe...
• Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:18:13 -0400
  ...I recently had the pedestal powder coated black and I installed a stow and go seat. If anyone has the seat track covers for...
• Re: Hall sffect sender/ engine in '90 Vanagon cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 19:37:05 -0700
  ...Then when I was rebuilding the engine, I coated the wires in JB Weld as well as cementing the elbow in place. That will...
• Honda Problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:20:56 EST
  ...can get back to work on Roland with his shiney new coated exhaust system. There is a nice looking red Carat parked next to...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:53:32 -0600
  ...Maybe > aluminium coated Mylar bags? :) > > But I doubt that regular (dark) storage in the environment of a workshop or > van will be detrimental (provided...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:02:48 -0400
  ...cleaned and reassembled with original gasket coated with sensor safe ultra-blue rtv. problem fixed. dan On Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:28:12...
• Re: Project proposal: RE: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:59:27 -0400
  ...Teflon coated with a >drip tray all around. I have yet to use it but it looks SWEET! > >Thanks, >Chris > >Date: Mon, 25 Feb...
• Re: Door handles and pedal pads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:41:23 -0600
  ...And I’ve changed my tune, the power coated ones look good and more importantly feel ok > > https://shufti.blog/2023/12/09/vanagon...
• Re: engine tin
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 09:15:00 -0800
  ...Remember that any single-step (spray can) primer isn't waterproof and must be over-coated within a few weeks. Rustoleum say theirs can...
• Re: What does 'powder coat' mean when talking paint?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:39:32 -0400
  ...The part to be coated is also charged with the opposite polarity, so the particles leaving the gun are attracted to the part. The...
• FW: syncro fuel tank fire blanket?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:54:27 -0400
  ...That said, is there a NAPA alumium coated fire blanket product that I could just use to replace the fire blanket on my tank...
• Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:51:55 +1300
  >Project Vanagon was >fitted with a test pipe and a genuine RUF 2-2 R twin tip muffler ceramic >coated muffler (I just got...
• Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:25:03 EDT
  ...it will rust eventually, is there anything that > it can be coated with to slow the process? > > Any special installation issue to be aware...
• Re: can someone on the list help me
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 20:37:35 -0500
  ...rebuilt 1641cc > engine,all > the tin is powdered coated, the brand new exhaust is ceramic > coated,brand new > dual weber carburators is there anyone...
• FS: NEW Pack Rack Storage 4' X 2' Shelf for use over rear deck $75
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:25:07 -0800
  ...Powder coated silver with red tag. I believe this is NLA for many years now. Was marketed to Range Rover Classic fans. There's...
• Re: Vanagon camper windows...with screens that are NLA....for cheap!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:59:53 -0500
  We make replacement screens in black powder coated aluminum for $69.95 each. http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4757892 The Westfalia...
• Re: used propane tank for sale
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:13:12 -0600
  > I had one of my tanks powder coated. It took a lot of talking to get > the guy to put it in his oven...
• Re: rad hose vs. muffler pipe ?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 11:34:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...OEM is vinyl coated steel, and is $220!! And in typical VW style.. > the newer plastic pipe is not backwards compatible!! SO, off to...
• vanagon safari rack
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 05:26:05 -0800
  ...the mounts are 7.5" high and the rack is black powder coated. it looks just like the full roof rack on a land...
• Re: Manual Tranny oil levels
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 12:28:47 EST
  ...shifting problems in the 091-1 gearboxes with the non- Moly coated syncro rings and the petroleum based gear oil. Once we did the...
• Re: How hard is it to get all the doors off? Is it worth doing to paint them?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 16:28:23 EDT
  ...way twice! The batch, the mix, how it's thinned, the humidity....on & on Make sure it's all coated at once. John C...
• Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:36:40 -0500
  ...Ken On Tue, November 15, 2011 6:56 pm, Oxroad wrote: > Hi Folks. > > I need the fabric coated rubber hose that runs between the...
• Re: high idle
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:23:20 -0700
  ...myself - but the mechanic said that > >often the throttle butterfly gets coated with carbon and then does not > >close easily - hence high idle. I...
• Re: bra or no bra? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 2000 15:20:38 EDT
  ...this will be most prevalent on clear-coated finishes (all metallics). I've seen before where long time bra wearing without proper hygine results...
• rust and the wonders of naval jelly & keeping a van rust free
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 08:32:29 -0800
  ...Now I wish I had just taken it off and powder coated it. I may yet do that. That naval jelly is marvelous. It...
• Re: to paint or not to paint pop top?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:18:34 -0600
  ...It is > currently white and not painted or gel coated-just white plastic > (fiberglass?). I would love a shiny top to match the body...
• Re: dont ever take your honeymoon in a vanagon camper...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:06:51 EST
  ...So, of course, we grab the dogs and go hiking up into the crystal-coated hills. That was very cool, until the ice on...
• Re: Deer and Bull Bar Availability in the USA
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:50:31 +0000
  Not exactly what you're looking for but could be added to then powder coated to create protection for the entire front end. After...
• exhaust system options for 2.1 '91 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:08:09 -0600
  Hey Guys & Gals, I know there are stainless steel exhaust systems available but am wondering if anyone has tried Ceramic coated headers instead of...
• Hidden rusting problem in your suspension
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 23:04:22 EDT
  ...When I put the suspension back together, I coated the parts with a corrosion protector to help to keep them from rusting again. The...
• Re: alloy wheel refinishing
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:59:37 -0800
  ...products, don't remember off hand. > i would have them powder coated, but they are not perfect, just want them looking better. > > TIA. > > dylan...
• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:06:03 -0800
  ...I found Dennis' comment to be pretty snarky-sounding, having a bad day, fella? � I did find the poly-coated 25' coil at NAPA...
• Re: heads - anti-corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 02:39:15 -0400
  ...Next, when this pre-heated mixture is compressed and temps rise in the cylinder (due to the compression and insulation of the ceramic coated...
• Re: Rust....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:29:40 -0400
  ...SPRAY from salted >roads and was never rinsed off or oil coated to preserve. >Salt, as many of you are aware, once on your...
• safari roof rack
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 05:34:54 -0800
  ...tubular steel that is powder coated. looks very similar to the rack on the land rover defender 110. i spoke w/ them yesterday and...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 15:06:15 -0700
  ...Harald '90 westy with wasserboxer auto tranny ceramic coated heads and new Mahle pistons http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/index.htm
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:46:33 -0800
  ...Maybe >aluminium coated Mylar bags? :) > >But I doubt that regular (dark) storage in the environment of a workshop or >van will be detrimental (provided...
• Re: headlamp upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 19:52:33 +1300
  ...Those blue lights you see in lots of cars are often just blue-coated QH bulbs, which are next to useless. And illegal in...
• Re: oil in coolant-cracked head?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:08:19 -0500
  > > So I have found that I have grease in my coolant, > > inside of the overflow tank cap is coated with it, and > > if I...
• Re: Front brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:32:33 -0500
  ...I'm considering a wash-down with spray brake cleaner - everything looks coated with gunk. Any opinions on the wisdom of doing that? > Peter
• How to drill-out broken bolt extractor?
  Historical mailing list - Glenn Britton
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 09:33:23 -0500
  ...The drill bit (titanium nitride coated) used for the pilot hole in the bolt hardly scratches the broken extractor. Anyone else been there? Solved...
• smarties and window chrome
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:05:28 -0600
  ...The problem is I should have clear-coated it afterwards: some of it has since rubbed off. I think next time I'll just...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 4 May 2002 13:16:23 -0700
  ...Unpainted bare metal $209.00, Painted $229.00, Black powder coated $259.00 So What are they like in person? Thanks Phil Stanhope __________________________________________________ Do...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:06:28 -0800
  ...I've had a few SVX headers ceramnic coated .. in the low $ 200's ..............and about two weeks wait. tell you what I find...
• Re: after market fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 16:06:52 -0500
  ...but you can have the tank sand blasted, painted, and then coated on the inside with some sort of plastic composite. My brother did...
• Smooth ride in Robert's Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 09:13:30 -0500
  ...He used a counterweighted crank, ceramic & moly coated parts, a very slight cam, and some smart head/valve/valve-train work to make a...
• Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 21:19:59 -0700
  ...Thus, I'm looking to hear what was the life span of your head gaskets and under what conditions (standard heads, ceramic coated heads...
• waterbox 2.1 for sale in WA
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 13:05:19 -0500
  ...The syncro headers on it are new VW ones that I had powder coated. This was done less then 3,000 miles ago along...