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• Faucet hose connections
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:35:46 -0400
  ...Eric Caron 85 Westfalia GL Auto When I reconnected the hoses I first wrapped the plastic with some Teflon tape and used a little...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:50:25 -0700
  ...welding as to minimize > the amount of heat the rubber and teflon (or whatever) components would be > subjected to. Each time there were several...
• Re: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 05:29:29 -0700
  ...Cooling" the engine with the heater gives an extra measure > > of controll & protection. > > Sometimes I wish for a teflon sock, but it works! > > > > > > Phaedra > >
• Re: Shimmiong coil springs - wsa Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:11:02 -0800
  ...Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>: > > You get a half inch thick white Teflon cutting board > from Wal-Mart, and > > you cut that into round half...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed,I think
  Historical mailing list - David Thompson
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 18:16:11 -0800
  ...thier motor (Slick 50, Motor UP, CD-2, motor Honey, any Teflon based additive et al). Why? These additives usually do nothing beneficial in...
• Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:29:38 -0500
  ...I tired to repair mine and couldn't--pick up some yellow teflon tape (for gas) and get a set of those big, cheap...
• my van quest: how low can I ask?
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:17:12 -0700
  ...top +Heads/gaskets done 8 years ago -Owner (original) used QMI (teflon oil additive -- some say it is bad to use) -Unknown mileage ( Owner...
• Re: Grease Nipple Was: Rubbery Squeaking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:38:44 -0800
  ...I tried to spray it with WD-40, Teflon spray, silicone spray, white grease spray, the only thing that helped was to dismantle the...
• RE.-Door won't lock/unlock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 16 May 2000 18:20:38 -0500
  ...After cleaning both the cylinder and the handle (the hole where the lock resides), it can be lubed with a teflon or silicone based...
• Re: INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Fri, 30 May 2003 00:39:16 -0700
  ...way to cook in my westy are > that > this griddle is Teflon coated (non-stick) and super easy to clean. It > is light > and...
• Re: Sliding door lube
  Historical mailing list - David Jensen
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:14:45 -0700
  ...Gerald Masar wrote: > I recently did this project and used a product (ACE Hardware bout $7) called DuPont > Teflon Multi-Use Dry, Wax Lubricant...
• Re: Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
  ...It is basically spray teflon in a can and does a really good job. Available at most better outdoor shops. The trick to making...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 19:16:22 -0800
  ...ant-seize compound, teflon paste from the hardware store. # 1 and 3 in particular ..help .stick the screws in nicely .........prevent corrosion ( the main...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:55:27 -0700
  ...or distilled water three times, drying then immersion in a marine Teflon coating (paint), followed by a long term (few hours) cure on in...
• Re: Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:50:49 -0700
  ...the seal on a fitting putting this together with the standard Teflon paste. I do like the extend a stay, but again, it's...
• Re: parts for the seats
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 8 Apr 2019 09:35:20 -0700
  ...Is a replacement available OR do I need to find some teflon and cut strips ? >>> >>> >>> After our move and all that it takes to...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:20:16 +0000
  ...GW warns about the hard Teflon bushings conveying more noise, that's likely a factor here as well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 14, 2025, at 10...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:40:17 -0700
  ...Seems silly at first putting Teflon there. But it gives a nice feel when tightened up. You can still rotate the table , but it...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed,I think
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:25:04 -0500
  ...thier motor (Slick 50, Motor UP, CD-2, motor Honey, any > Teflon based additive et al). Why? These additives usually do nothing > beneficial in...
• Re: Vacuum Leak
  Historical mailing list
  11 Dec 96 14:56:39 PST
  ...I can't get teflon tape > or pipe sealant to work. The tap seems too tight. I did some experimentation when I put my...
• Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:27:53 -0700
  ...heck..I just thought of a few wraps of teflon tape in the low spot of the spindle..but that could get out of...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:58:21 -0500
  ...GW warns about the hard Teflon bushings conveying more noise, that's likely a factor here as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Feb 14, 2025, at 10...
• Re: Small car dip stick kit for Subie engine
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 6 Nov 2017 16:39:54 -0800
  ...The teflon tube (the actual "dipstick" itself, which works by vacuum action by placing your thumb over the top when you withdraw it to...
• Need O2 sensor shield help / advise
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 11:31:39 -0800
  ...The center wire had what looked like a teflon casing. Should I tear it apart, and look for the shield ? How do I know...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:49:45 -0500
  ...Stan On Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:25:51 -0700 Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA> writes: > my dozy advice is to not use Teflon...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:47:59 -0500
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work fine for...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:09:31 -0500
  ...threads leaking "Can" be addressed > in a permenant way with some teflon tape or similar sealing method for > future uses. I just wish these...
• Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:38:39 -0500
  ...braids and eventually ground away and compromised the integrity of the teflon inner lining. That was enough for me to pass on using them...
• Re: wanted: propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 22:55:34 -0600
  ...Screwed new valve back in (used a bit of Teflon on the threads). Make sure the bleed valve is still there and functional. Went...
• Modifying the drain plug tool, Was:what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:14:18 EST
  ...I use teflon tape or Permatex pipe thread sealant on the plugs so I can be assured they are sealed without killing them with...
• Re: Sink Faucet Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 21:54:21 -0700
  ...A little Teflon tape would have filled the gaps and stopped the leak but it leaked into the sink so what's the dif...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:47:25 -0700
  Fit a shim of alumnium foil or even some teflon tape between the arm and the stud...it may work for a while. Frank...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:27:18 -0500
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and > teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work fine > for...
• Re: VDO oil sender extension hose
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 May 2005 08:27:37 -0500
  ...spent the $14 for my > stainless steel braided hose with the teflon lined hose inside. And > swedge-mated connectors on both ends. I burned...
• Ring and Pinion Wear
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 08:40:18 +1000
  ...this thing.? Should I consider some third party friction reducing additive(teflon or molybedenum?) What a great thing this list is! Thanks mark Swift...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:18:44 -0800
  ...Just be sure to not touch the exhaust with any tubing unless it is teflon tubing. This being said it is for sure an...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28:46 -0400
  ...I will double check if it isn't Teflon from catch pan. (it was a reasonably decent size/shape pan for checking FI spray...
• Re: Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 20:46:47 -0700
  ...Stainless steel braid over teflon flexible hoses are advocated by many, but I know of one accident caused by metal fatigue of the stainless...
• Re: Best Way To Remove Old Westfalia Decal?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 07:40:03 -0400
  ...Another tool that works well is a dollar store teflon (ish) spatulal; or else stop by your local sign industry supply store and get...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:53:47 -0700
  ...and make a >> leak-free >> joint if you use a little teflon tape. These are tapered pipe >> threads so >> there's some room for...
• 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long]
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 28 May 1996 23:13:10 -0700
  ...I then reworked these connections using some teflon pipe tape I had in my tool box. This fixed the leaks and didn't break...
• Need Help Setting a Price for my 93 Eurovan MV!
  Historical mailing list - Steven J. Hughes
  Sat, 25 May 96 14:31:01 -0500
  ...and replacement of all five pistons with new pistons ringed with teflon pads. We've done regular oil changes every 3500-4500 miles. This...
• Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 18:31:41 -0700
  ...Tomorrow, I'll rebleed the brakes with Teflon tape around the threads of the bleeder valve and with a direct fitting of the plastic...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 May 2011 18:33:22 -0700
  ...turn it in until there's some resistance. >> don't use teflon tape on the threads...as that's an electrical >> connection - >> the OP...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 12 May 2008 10:34:45 -0400
  ...http://www.paragonperformance.com/HOSE.HTML Also, PTFE teflon-lined hose is excellent for flexible brake hoses; http://www.paragonperformance.com/Dotbrk.html Even...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 08:46:40 -0700
  ...And I’m using triflo , the Teflon containing lube. Alistair > On Jul 5, 2019, at 8:38 AM, Richard Smith <smirby@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: 86 Westy Syncro oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:15:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I'd also dump some teflon junk in to try and gain a little bearing life before they're gone for good. Eug, '71
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:42:24 -0700
  ...The top and bottom >> cable guides a plastic of some sort - teflon maybe - and are not worn or >> broken it appears. Just out off...
• Re: Roof racks on non westies
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:14:45 -0400
  ...and boats slide on the plastic > coated bars like they were teflon-coated. Google Quik N Easy roof > brackets. made of cast aluminum and...
• Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 21:08:11 -0800
  ...safe, mine is about 5cm taller on the rear right now. Teflon cutting boards work great! At 17:26 11/7/98 -0500, L...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:10:37 -0700
  ...Consisting of cast iron, steel, brass, copper, nylon and teflon, it may not impress the coolant system purists, but it did work fine for...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:40:50 -0700
  ...I've also had some success with Tri-Flow in the cable, which has Teflon. Cable should be one piece bypassing the obsolete OXY...
• Re: Skylight Lift Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 22:34:59 -0500
  ...or the flat is outside of the track--- Kinda like the teflon tube with a washer on the outside--but this is all one...
• Aux oil Cooler setup
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:28:41 -0700
  ...The hoses are Aeroquip Aircraft quality stainless steel wrapped teflon hoses good to over 400 degrees. The remote filter was a ford and the...
• RE : Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:35:22 -0500
  ...I used a speed shop block off plate for the filter mount on the engine and then ran teflon hoses to an external in...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 22:19:48 -0700
  ...let you know that I had to wrap a bunch of > Teflon tape on my new Expansion tank threads in order to get the...
• oh no! Slick 50 again!!! :)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 12 Sep 94 10:01:57 CDT
  ...Origianlly discovered by DuPont in the late '30s, it's commonly known by that manufacturer's trade name, Teflon, and is considered to be...
• Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:43:00 -0600
  ...The > teflon coated quilt stuff stops light. But it's all still machine wash > and dry-able (preshrink fabrics, of course, before sewing.) > > There...
• Re: repost: 82 camper for sale (Ohio)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 17 Aug 94 08:54:46 CDT
  ...anyway, he likes Slick 50 and PTFE (teflon) additives. go figure. :) joel
• Re: creaky steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:07:14 -0500
  ...This > stuff has teflon in it and is hard to find. We use it for lubricating the key > pins in organ and piano keyboards...