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Re: Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:54:36 -0500
...Anyone know if synthetic oil would help here? Mobil-1, even the "heavy" 15W-50 formulation, flows much better at cold temperatures than conventional...
RE: performance exhaust systems
Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
Wed, 24 Aug 94 08:46:00 cdt
...Genuine muffler from Germany(Ernst I believe, neat little decal for Formula Junior racers on it when I got it). Seeing how it has...
Re: syncro-tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:00:50 -0700
...then indeed the "correct" pressure may be calculated by the following formula: Max load/max pressure = current load/current pressure The above works fine...
Re: DC party lights
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 09:07:22 -0500
...Those formulas work in AC, too. Completely work in resistance loads. In reactive loads, one has to take power factor into account. (Reactive loads...
Fuel line problem found during research
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:06:54 -0700
...lines??? Make sure the rubber you are buying is the newer formulations. �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www...
Re: I've been waiting ALL WEEK for Friday.....
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Aug 2011 00:07:36 -0700
...be they will come up with an >> engine >> that fits the formula AND mates to a vanagon bellhousing. It's too early >> to >> tell...
Fixing Water tank..found the stuff..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:17:36 -0700
...Then I found on Tap Plastics page, and 'confirmed' by some chat list, a product using 3M's formula. Heres the link to that...
Re: Hylomar or other gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:45:06 -0500
...Also, some NAPA or other FLAPS may carry Permatex 85249, which is Hylomar Racing Formula (35 ml) on a permatex blister card. -Jeff Jeffrey...
Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:39:55 -0800
...How many formulations were tried before the guy came up with 'the one.' ? I don't use ATF that much, except in auto transmissions...
Re: bURNINGVAN 2011 Pics (aerial shots too)
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:42:07 -0800
...Nothing like the 666 formula and a poor resolution pic to make one's roof look clean. Ever look down at houses before your...
For the mathematicians: Tires and Speedometer
Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
Fri, 8 May 1998 08:59:16 -0400
...responsible for such a large discrepency? Another thing, what is the formula for determining the radius and circumference of a tire given the tire...
Re: harness, cap fix
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 28 Nov 1999 08:28:08 -0600
...40, many brands are >> good, they're all basically the same formula. >> Hope this helps, Marshall Ruskin Dear List, Can anyone confirm whether or...
Re: How to determine correct paint
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 13:01:44 -0600
...They then go inside and mix the formula for you. Neat as a cat's a#$. It matches that sun faded paint to a...
Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:21:08 -0400
...It's not a problem with GL-5, per se, but with _some_ GL-5 formulations. Many newer GL-5 formulas use additive packages...
Re: Tire Pressure Question
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 06:09:38 -0500
I use this formula, John. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=414400 On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:13 PM...
Re: corrosion study
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 7 May 2010 17:12:28 -0400
...Who knows how a > homemade waxoyl formulation would fare, or one with lots of lanolin > in it. > > I like lanolin for rust prevention, and...
Re: Wax & Paint
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Mon, 13 Oct 1997 09:29:55 -0400
...to use McGuiers (sp?) Body Scrub, followed by their cleaner/wax formula. I ended up with it looking like new! Also, to minimize the...
Fw: [VANAGON] I'm a newbie
Historical mailing list - walkingboss
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:45:06 -0500
...Then > you will be able to formulate a list of questions for the list, who from > you will get plenty of answers. If you...
Re: Fwd: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
Historical mailing list - neil
Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:02:23 -0500
...is about to be a non-issue with the > new fuel formulation, ULSD. > > Karl > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 14 May 2013 07:41:07 -0700
That'll learn me to formulate (and send) arguments at five ayem.... 3A and ABA both have the same bore and stroke rendering my...
Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 21 Dec 1996 11:08:00 +0000
...free is also one of the new animal safe propylene? glycol formulations and has considerably lower heat transfer properties, check out Gerry's FAQ...
Re: The SECRET...Never break another stud, nor round a bolt head.
Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:34:05 -0400
...thing I'd like to add to the soak, tap, clean formula: After following the regime tighten lightly first, then change direction to remove...
Re: new heads
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:35:44 -0600
...If too high, add a spacer under the cylinder. > If you don't have the formulas handy, ask me. Ok, when measuring chamber volume...
Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sat, 21 Jun 2014 18:57:09 -0800
Daryl stopped recommending Redline a number of years ago, if I recall correctly he understood that they had changed the formula and he did...
1984 Speedos
Historical mailing list - Geo
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:41:11 -0700
...There is even a formula in the Bentley (p 90.30) for the 84 model year to compute your actual speed based on what...
locking compounds
Historical mailing list - Austin
Wed, 24 May 2000 21:16:39 -0700
At 03:47 PM 5/24/2000 -0600, you wrote: >Loc-tite comes in many different formulations and strengths (red, blue, >etc.). Some are...
Re: Porsche Flat 8? on ebay.
Historical mailing list - mike
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:41:52 -0700
Only flat 8's Porsche ever made, I think, were in the Formula 1 cars of the 60's. Anyway they meant V-8...
Re: AIR FLOW METER
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:47:35 -0600
Or they found the "magic formula". Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 Our Web Sites: www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce...
Re: Boiling water in Westy(f), was: Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 19:48:26 EST
...I believe it was in a Formula 1 prototype vehicle. Engine coolant was routed inside all four rotors. Oddly enough they discovered the size...
Re: Herguth Oil Analysis
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 25 Jun 2000 15:50:04 -0500
...kendall oil had changed their formula in the meantime. watch what happened to boron. > Boron 13 ranged from 99 to 2. first two tests...
Re: "dry" door locks
Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:07:10 -0700
...What can I squirt in them to lubricate? > > WD-40 was designed, formulated, manufactured, made, constructed, > perfected, and maybe blessed by the Lord Himself...
Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 12 Jun 2004 08:23:57 -0400
...Substituting into above formula you get Power=4*V^2/R or four times the power is required from the coil. http://www.the12volt...
Re: From the vw news rumor mill
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 14:52:44 -0800
...name? - 22 December 2004 The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen, may be considering a change of name. The Wolfsburg-based...
Re: more work ahead
Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
Tue, 11 May 2004 22:44:26 -0500
...And take heart, > using > Stan's formula ("Expect to spend as much on repairs, parts and > maintenance as you paid for the vehicle within...
Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 25 May 2005 12:27:52 -0400
Duracool (and the stuff that Fox sells) is a formula derived from Propane and Butane (and still contains the mercaptin aroma). When I charge...
Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:29:29 -0400
...I'm a scientist and physicist- give me a formula damnit. I'm tired of experimenting. Second, what about the inner driving lights- how...
the weekend
Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 09:40:07 -0500
...I have formulated a plan for the e-Bay Eurovan that involves me paying a good bit less than the $7,000 asking price...
Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 10:48:32 -0600
Calculations of octane for US market (and others using the formula Pump octane=(R+M)/2 R=Research Octane Number(RON) M=Motor Octane...
Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 2 Dec 2011 23:28:13 -0800
...I personally can not say how much high zinc formulation oil can harm or not harm a cat, but I bet the affect is...
Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:59:05 -0600
...It's not a > problem with GL-5, per se, but with _some_ GL-5 formulations. Many > newer > GL-5 formulas use additive packages...
Re: Protectant Advice
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 12:04:43 -0700
...They are both formulated for hand use, so they are safe to rub hard with but not for use with a buffing wheel! I...
contact cleaner: this one works!
Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 07:51:06 -0500
...http://www.caig.com as they have a variety of formulas which might be useful (No proprietary interest, etc. etc., just a satisfied customer...
Re: Calculations or formulae for LPG tank
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:15:11 EST
In a message dated 2/4/03 11:18:09 AM, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes: << You can also fill the tank with water, measure...
Re: Erratic AT....Sea Foam flush.......?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:46:49 -0400
Hello, I recently used sea foam at solvent.The can says that no seal conditioners are present in the formula and that this product...
Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:36:22 -0800
...IN the below formula this would hold moisture in supension which adds mass to the product. MY two cents. Mark Keller 91 Carat Lazarus...
Re: vanagons on film - "Buddy"
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:25:41 -0700
...It's a pretty good flick- a formulaic buddy film / romantic > > comedy, but worth watching. > > > > This may have been mentioned in the past, but...
Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:16:54 +0000
...It's one of the reasons that some Formula 1 race cars are built with the brake rotors/discs inboard, rather than out inside...
Re: (green=phosphate?) was: Radiator Bleeding
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Sep 1996 23:49:45 -0400
...Some phosphate formulas are the same blue that VW uses. The new GM "DEX COOL" and similar phosphate free long lifes are an off...
Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 8 Jan 2013 18:25:50 -0800
...If you've been driving a mid 60's Lincoln Town Car stock vans feel like formula 1 cars. If you've been driving...
Re: Gasoline War ! !
Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 11:07:47 -0800
...It > also means that > wholesale gas prices are set on a regional or even > national level, > depending on the gas formulation where you live...
Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover?
Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
Tue, 10 May 2005 12:47:54 -0600
...jimt > Replacement isn't necessary. > > Turn the lid on it's back with the foam up. > > Soak liberally with Zep Formula 50, Simple green...
voltage question
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Thu, 22 Mar 2001 16:42:08 -0500
...these the correct values and i am supposed to use a formula to get actual voltage?  what's up?  continuity on the...
Re: Distilled Water
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:31:53 -0500
Yes, arouand that time as many new coolant formulations were being introduced,many cooling system issues were found to be related to minerals, ions...
Re: Gauge sender question
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 22 May 2008 09:49:15 -0700
...for the first time anywhere, I will reveal the super-secret > formula for converting the VW 1301 tester setting to ohms (I'm serious...
Re: Coolant pipes replacement
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:25:18 -0400
...It gives calculations and formulas on how to evaluate this. The system has far more capacity than is needed for the engine. However, the...
USAA
Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
Fri, 14 May 1999 15:33:12 -0700
...Insurance companies are required to keep certain amounts in reserve as determined by complex formulas. Every year when the claims come in under the...
Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:18:41 -0500
...The empirical formula is CH(4). As the formula indicates, it is a much lighter molecule than propane (molecular weight approximately for 16 methane...
Re: balky shift question
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 16:43:05 -0600
...Put a proper > lubricant on it for goodness sake! WD40 is a Water Dispersant. > Fortieth attempt to formulate. It's basically kerosene (which is...
Crankshaft oil seal
Historical mailing list - A J I
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:40:36 -0500
...The "bible" shows the seal and lists a tool #(whatever) along with the torque formula. Since I dont have the VW specific tool and...
Re: mixing oils
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:24:50 -0800
...the Valvoline website, where I found this > interesting product called "Durablend" > "Formulated with a combination of > high-tech synthetic and premium quality > conventional base...