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• Aluminum Crank Case..Weld or Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Snuggles
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 01:09:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...with the bottom end also...but Bob Hoover suggested that the aluminum cases can be welded and rewelded. i respect bob's advice and...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild [correction]
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 07:39:07 -0600
  ...meant to > refer to the cases/blocks/mains as being magnesium, aluminum, and steel; I > am fully aware that a crankshaft is made of...
• Re: New Canvas Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:14:41 EST
  ...Then an aluminum strip with lots of screws to attach them to the metal roof. Perhaps they have a different way to attach them...
• another temp senor II question
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:46:18 -0800
  Of what material is the sealing ring for this sensor made? Is it aluminum? I just want to make sure that I have the...
• Re: Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:49:34 -0500
  ...Sounds like a great idea,but my only concern is if the block is aluminum? Dont know.
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 13:19:03 -0700
  ...Doing another rear aluminum bumper > > I would love to have my van be orange! But, white is so darn practical for heat when camping...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 10:26:08 -0400
  ...Anyway to stop creating >> the aluminum powder? >> >>> On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 1:25 PM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >>> That's mostly aluminum...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:26:37 -0700
  ...Aluminum coolant tanks > > If the plastic ones are still available why would anyone want the weight > of an Aluminum coolant tanks at nearly 10x...
• Window seals for '71 camper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 12:36:37 EST
  ...It looks like you can get it with or without a place for aluminum trim. If memory serves, WCM calls the kind WITH the...
• AC Ducting Support
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 21:06:14 -0500
  ...I installed aluminum straps to keep it up there, then learned later VW has a fix out. Recently the duct fell again. Metal fatigue...
• Re: and you thought you couldnt give your middle seat away?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2007 23:04:17 EDT
  ...aluminum > grab handles...I think I'll toss it on there....should be worth $2000!!! :-) > > actually the '50's bus seats w/ the aluminum...
• Re: Tranporting 4 Kayaks and gear with Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 15:26:27 -0500
  ...My rack is 2x3" aluminum channel about 7' long wiht a billet aluminum mount that holds a solid aluminum 1" diameter shaft vertically and...
• Re: bubbles in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 12:25:16 -0600
  ...I had an 83 Cadillac with an aluminum bock and aluminum heads, cast in iron sleeves. As part of a recall Cadillac installed a...
• Blue Syncro Tin Top
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:42:11 -0700
  ...Stacy -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
• Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:19:01 -0500
  ...To fix it, I put a thin aluminum band (1 inch wide by 1/8" >thick)around the outside of the duct and then...
• Re: Alternator bracket needs repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 3 May 2009 08:44:47 -0700
  ...Your suggestion is to thread with red locktite an aluminum bolt, cut the head off, then drill and retap with a 8 mm in...
• Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:04:59 -0700
  On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 8:39 AM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com>wrote: > Don, > Where do you get a billet aluminum...
• Re: Spark plug torque
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:12:27 -0700
  ...Using anti-seize is a very good idea as the plug and the aluminum head have different coefficients of expansion. It also prevents to...
• Al & aehnlichem mist
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:50:03 -0600
  Somebody asked, I think... "Is your safety concern for the aluminum expresso maker.........." Whatever. I think there's a question about Alzheimer's & Al...
• Re: westy slider door curtain differences... results!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 18:22:08 EST
  ...your buddy w/ the '84 westy w/ aluminum curtain rod over the slider door--- youre sure its original? does it also have the 4...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 27 Aug 94 01:31:51 CDT
  ...Phosphates tend to aggravate any corrosion that might already be present with any aluminum parts in the cooling system. Aluminum Phosphate is formed, which...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part I
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:04:25 -0600
  ...Phosphates tend to aggravate any corrosion that might already be present with any aluminum parts in the cooling system. Aluminum Phosphate is formed, which...
• Re: start of a rear bumper build
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:17:17 -0700
  ...Very early days yet. >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/vanagon-rear-bumper-build/ >> >> I'm making it from 1/4" 6061 aluminum...
• Re: Jalousie (louvered) windows in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:57:17 +0000
  ...David O'Bryan <dnd.obryan@GMAIL.COM> > Mike, > > I bought some scrap aluminum from a place that makes duct work. I think I > paid...
• Re: Galley LED recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 7 May 2016 08:18:12 -0400
  ...The covers are plastic but the channels are aluminum. I put a strip the whole length above the table/sink/stove, but switched it...
• Re: syncro part
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 22:23:44 -0700
  Are you talking about the aluminum block, tall version in syncro, rather than the pressed steel retaining cap? If so, I saw mention of...
• Re: Stripped threads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:26:03 -0600
  ...There a deviced that can be screwed in that takes the diameter back to original size, and it's steel, not aluminum. John On...
• Re: anti seize question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 15:14:47 -0500
  ...The aluminum one should be fine for cooler locations like most of the screws holding the tin on, etc. Pat Walsh, '71 Westy, walshp...
• Re: Jalousie windows for sale - easier way to do it
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:55:07 EDT
  ...what ron maxon did was to make a frame out of aluminum to set the bus jalousies in to take up the space (bus...
• Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:56:47 EDT
  ...you will just have to staple the canvas on at the top rather than having the aluminum strips that hold it on.. 80-84...
• Re: burning vans, brittle fuel rails?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:12:19 -0500
  ...An aluminum one would, however, look cool and be a lot easier to install than actually changing all the rubber fuel hoses, so somebody...
• Re: [T2] Aluminum jalousie window cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 19:33:20 -0800
  Otherwise known as Nevr Dull Jim On Mar 6, 2014, at 5:29 PM, raceingcajun <raceingcajun@COMMUNICOMM.COM> wrote: > Mother's Treated Cotton, they...
• Aluminum Bodies
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 12:15:57 CST6CDT
  and the list continues: Land Rovers - these things have lots of problems but body integrity usually isn't one of them. neither is rust...
• Re: Wide Rims
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:18:06 -0600
  re: "Stock US Vanagon rims came in 5.5" (steel) and 6" (aluminum)" I somehow remember learning 6-in steel rims are also available...
• Re: FS: NEW Aluminum Roof Rack with roof bars PICS
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:33:32 EDT
  For those who requested a photo of the $395 rack, go to: http://ebay1.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_98ccfcc012555da506475c7d3f692bab/i-1. JPG Thanks...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:17:05 -0500
  Ya know Andrew-- Good point--- And I am aware of elecrolosis, owning a boat with a stainless prop, and an aluminum out drive----the...
• Re: outback oven...
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:18:42 -0400
  ...put the cawnbred in the bottom aluminum thing > > put the lid on the top of the bottom aluminum thing > > put the bottom thing on...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 00:21:49 -0600
  ...Most of todays engines are made of aluminum or at least have aluminum heads. John Rodgers karl wrote: > OH jeesh, here we go again...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 20:40:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...cap! Anyone have any experience with > thems stopping VW Camper head-gasket leaks? If so which type? I've seen metallic aluminum > (dry) types...
• Re: morons
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 16:18:12 -0700
  ...in the coolant tank that might serve as a sacrificial anode rather than the aluminum in the heads? TIA Jere 90 GL 88 GL
• Re: FS: NEW Aluminum Roof Rack with roof bars $395
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 10:41:01 EDT
  BenT said" ""designed to install on square tube roof bars like a Yakima"" Yakima bars are big heavy ROUND tubes, Thule is SQUARE......which...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 14:40:32 -0400
  ...Still a orange 76 westy still fills my dreams! The bumpers in Orange sound great to me! Still aluminum can’t just be pretty...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 May 2002 12:41:29 -0500
  Mike, I think you have triggered off one very good discussion here with your Aluminum/Threads query. One thing I forgot to add to...
• Re: Fridge hacks
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:35:34 -0700
  ...Not sure about using the aluminum plate in the way you describe though. Once the plates come into direct contact with the interior of...
• Re: Cutting aluminum wheels with hole saw?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:55:26 -0700
  ...Has anyone ever cut > thick aluminum (wheels?) with a bimetallic hole saw? > > If not, I'm gonna get me a cheap test alloy wheel...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:29:43 -0400
  ...I need to get some aluminum scrap now so I can practice aluminum welding. One of these days I'll strip out the interior...
• Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:33:00 -0700
  I finally, finally after a lot of procrastination, cut some door cards today. What I’m covering them with is a secret for now...
• Five Wheels & Tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:01:04 +0000
  Free for the taking - Five (5) 14" Scratch-Free Aluminum Wheels with Tires removed from my 1990 2WD Westy.Located in Southern California at...
• Re: VW Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:23:40 -0700
  Hi all Vanagonians, Is the new red coolant from VW safe to use on 85 Vanagon engines? It states on the container "Aluminum compatible...
• Oops, re:head repair
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:26:55 -0500
  ...They are in fact made of aluminum. I apologize if I misled anyone about this. Again, sorry 'bout that. Chuck Hill
• Re: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 16:36:06 -0500
  How about this orange stuff that's made for aluminum motors. Is it any good or does it have phosphates in it. It says...
• Re: Radiator removal
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:55:01 -0500
  Yes, Aluminum is much lighter, but also seems to be more corrosive. Yep it hurt me to hear you took the tanks off, and...
• Re: Anyone Ever Bore Out Rims At Home?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 15:23:11 -0800
  ...The best tools for aluminum wheels are carbide cutters. The sizes can be limited only by your budget, and they continue to cut long...
• head electrolysis cure?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:32:38 -0400
  ...electric hot water heaters last for 10-15 years without rusting/rotting partly due to the sacrificial magnesium or aluminum anode that is placed...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:06:59 -0700
  ...It’s not rocket science to make a sealed tank in aluminum. And the tanks should be, I’d expect them to be, pressure...
• Re: Weeping auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:54:42 -0700
  ...It is an aluminum compression fitting on the steel tube, with a steel nut, into a steel fitting brazed to the trans pan. If...
• Re: What is the scientific explanation?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:48:59 -0800
  ...What is the scientific explanation? I have always wondered, why would there be extensive aluminum corrosion built up under rubber hoses on aluminum parts...
• Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
  Historical mailing list - Tjhannink
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:31:15 -0500
  Go with the bolt on variety if you can find them. My set has been on for over 10 years now and they have...
• Lubricating Big Sunroof Cables
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 14 Jun 1997 19:13:00 -0700
  ...Can I just unscrew the aluminum covers and lube? Safe to undo? Any lube recommendations? Danke, scr
• Air conditioner--hard lines?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 18:13:44 -0400
  Since the Vanagon has several meters more of A/C lines than most vehicles, has any used copper or aluminum tubing for the long...