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• Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:41:17 EDT
  ...take the system apart again I recommend lots of anti-seize compound. Also, copper nuts are available to prevent that rust ball that develops...
• Re: Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 00:51:12 -0500
  ...Could be compounded by a warped > flywheel / pressure plate. > > Justin Jensen > SLC Utah > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:02:24 -0700
  ...about paints and can't figure out what rare and expensive compounds are in there to make it cost so much. -- Mike "Rocket J...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:40:14 -0700
  ...If in bad environment, cover stack with grease or suitable > compound - I prefer silicon (e.g., DC4). Helps prevent corrosion and > eventual corruption of...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:31:14 -0700
  ...It features a proprietary Silica compound and >>> directional tread >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to >> + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
• S. African VW dealer's e-mail address?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Sat, 31 May 1997 15:09:43 -0600
  ...African FWD 5 spd has the compound low gear? I wouldn't want to sacrifice the super low granny gear for this is what...
• Re: Pop top sanding?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:29:25 -0500
  ...electric buffer, along with some 3-M super heavy duty rubbing compound, and buff the hell out of it, finishing it off with a...
• Re: Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:53:26 -0700
  ...I use a tiny bit of copper anti-seize compound on the edge of the pads...where they slide in the caliper. ' Barely any...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:50:50 -0700
  ...If you get new pin bolts from an auto parts supplier they should > come with thread locking compound already on them. > > The main caliper...
• Re: Synthetic gear oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 03:20:37 EST
  ...Other ratings such as GL5 and 6 can contain some sulphur compounds which have been noted by VW to attack the type of brass...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 06:14:27 EST
  ...The problem was actually the molecular structure or the oil, smaller compounds can fit through smaller holes, same goes for antifreeze. Regards, Jeff Hogue...
• Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 15:03:41 -0700
  ...Mike and his brother organized a fun weekend in June that started at their home/shop compound in Fort Collins. (They have a repair...
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:29:32 -0500
  ...steel bolts and spring washers use those with some anti-sieze compound when you replace the cover. This link does have some good tips...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 20:08:01 -0600
  ...Save that big old buffer for taking out scratches--Meguires makes a good self-dissapating compoundthat wont leave you with too much dust. ----- Original...
• Re-gimmie some opinions
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  26 Oct 1994 16:37:46 U
  ...Did anyone get their rotors turned when they replaced their pads? There're also these anti-squeal compounds that you're supposed to be...
• Re: New Milestone in the Turbo 3A Project
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 16:37:03 -0500
  ...word on my > soliloquy on the rate limiting step of carbon compound solid state oxidation > in the absence of water on Mars. This milestone...
• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 00:03:37 -0800
  ...that the retaining screw was not treated with a thread lock compound (ie lok-tite) upon re-assembly. This is really necessary on most...
• Head gaskets on 2.1 liter
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 15 May 2004 15:03:29 -0700
  ...There is a copper coat product commonly used for headgaskets and there is another product that is similar to antiseize compound that is copper...
• Re: WAS: .... parts van? (84 Westy.....) NOW: Poll. Most Vanagons in your yard?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:35:37 -0500
  ...What's the most Vanagons any of you listers have had in their yard, compound, or "Area 54" at any one time? Total Vanagons...
• Re: Will these wheels fit my 91GL?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:58:22 -0800
  ...To compound the problem, these wheels do not have what I call a 'lugnut pocket' between the lugholes. If you use a spacer/adapter...
• Re: What is SA Besto spray
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:27:51 -0700
  Bummer, I just ordered a bunch of door seals from them last week and specifically asked if they carried a compound like this to...
• little vanagon content -cosmoline vs wd40
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:28:12 -0700
  ...and also i believe they add some sort of rust inhibiting compound. goes on like thick grease, it acts as a moisture barrier and...
• Re: Preventing Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:29:52 EDT
  ...Would a > automotive glazing compound forced into the cracks work? I don't really > want to have to start sanding and painting. > > the rust...
• Re: My New Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 11:58:25 -0700
  ...Vanadium carbide, an inorganic compound; Vancouver Canucks, a NHL hockey team; Vehicle code, a motor vehicle traffic legal system" ........etc. They have them at...
• Re: leaking thermostat
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 28 May 2007 21:49:33 -0400
  ...They have SOOO many gasket compounds, and im assuming they are all pretty much the same, but reached for "Thermostat housing and waterpump sealant...
• Re: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:02:45 -0500
  ...they have enough excess > material to tolerate the decay? > > Problem is compounded because I bet I'd have to cut the brake lines to...
• Re: Another question about cleaning poptop roof
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:41:53 -0700
  ...If > badly oxidized, a bit of Dupont Polishing Compound followed by a good > paste wax. > > Jim > > On Aug 30, 2008, at 4:45 PM...
• Head gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 21:20:56 -0700
  ...What do you think about Permatex gasket sealing compound? I'm also going to replace the fuel hose that goes to all the injectors...
• Re: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 23:09:20 -0500
  ...An excellent , long term repair compound. E-mail message Subject: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose Anybody know how to...
• Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 13:14:08 -0500
  ...the pop-top and would appreciate any > suggestions on what solutions / compounds / tricks people have up their > sleeves for this... > > And no, the Bell...
• Re: Threadjack...was camping ice cream added automatic stuff ....
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:02:55 -0700
  Better (better meaning leads hassle with lid) than a 20 joint compound pail is either an olive container with screw lid and o ring...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:05:28 -0700
  ...May help to pull the fin assembly > off, clean the old heat sink compound off both surfaces, and reinstall with > a *THIN* I mean...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:11:51 -0800
  ...If in bad environment, cover stack with grease or suitable compound - I prefer silicon (e.g., DC4). Helps prevent corrosion and eventual corruption of...
• Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 09:39:36 -0500
  ...the pop-top and would appreciate any suggestions on what solutions / compounds / tricks people have up their sleeves for this� > > And no, the Bell...
• Re: [Fwd: [wetwesties] Winter Tires...] Oh no! Not again!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 01:43:23 +0100
  ...at Easter? Or > are they everyday tires as well? The rubber compound is way too soft for driving in summer temperatures, and they will...
• Re: Luggage Rack and CB Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 10:59:00 -0400
  ...Be very careful when removing the back nuts as the bolts(studs) are held in with a compound and tend to come loose and...
• repairing sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 21 May 2007 22:27:23 -0400
  ...I'm thinking about using some thread locking compound when I put it back together, but the locktite 242 that I have says it...
• Re: starbrite star-tron enzyme fuel treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:00:14 -0500
  ...later mark dearing The MSDS says that it consists of "proprietary organic compounds," and naptha. Naptha is a petroleum distillate fraction roughly equal to...
• Re: Paint restoration: was Re: pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - D Welch
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 23:32:44 -0500
  Something like a buffing compound that is a mild abrasive and requires much elbow grease and care to only remove the chaulky top layer...
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:48:13 -0700
  ...The Lakes Nat'l Recreation Area. (middle of nowhere) > > And to compound the problem, her cell phone doesn't work where she's at...
• Re: East Coast Salt
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:04:41 EDT
  If you start with a rust free van, and use good sense in applying rust-preventive compounds to the underside, and make sure to...
• Re: Yes, I'm really asking this.......
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:54:43 -0700
  Markus, You should not use anti-sieze compound - VW specifically recommends against this. Also, with our wheels that we sell, we sell new fasteners...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:53:22 -0400
  ...Failing that coring out the end for 3/8" and caulking with a polysulfide or similar marine caulking compound. But I'd save that...
• Re: Head Gasket Manufaacturers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 13:49:12 EDT
  ...Personal preference are the Reinz made sets (they're in a blue package) because they came with the sealing compounds mentioned in Bentley in...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:57:00 -0400
  At 11:20 5/24/2000, Mark Mages wrote: >Yah - and make darned sure that you won't need to pull >the bolt for...
• '90 trans, prep for application
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 12:57:25 -0400
  ...Do I need to reapply this "compound", or will regreasing do? What grease should I use on the axle mounts? Are there any other...
• Re: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:08:59 -0500
  ...they have enough excess > material to tolerate the decay? > > Problem is compounded because I bet I'd have to cut the brake lines to...
• Re: how to choose a body shop to paint my westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:02:07 -0500
  Maybe you should try polishing compound first.Not rubbing compound.That VW OEM paint is sooooo nice.That little ding on the rear is...
• Alloy wheel torque specification
  Historical mailing list - Jim Perrin
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:25:30 EDT
  ...What is the recommendation regarding use or nonuse of an anti-seize compound on the lug bolts when reinstalling a wheel? Any suggested brands...
• Re: PayPal Double Dipping My Account
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 08:41:04 -0700
  ...Foster wrote: > Hi Bob, > > Not to slight John, but wouldn't this just compound the problem? Now, not > only do you have what amounts...
• *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
  ...For instance, synthetics can be compounded with very low pour points. This gives good cold-cranking performance. They may also be compounded with slightly...
• Re: oil pump stud - never seize?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:15:47 -0600
  ...Should I pull it again, clean it all up, and put it back in > with a thread locking compound? Seems like I should, > but...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:59:32 -0400
  ...After all, who would think that the studs in the intake headers would tear out so easily? Fixed mine with some RTV gasket compound...
• Re: POR-15
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 18:30:05 EDT
  ...Removing all of the dirt, old loose undercoating, etc., then applied an oil base roofing compound. Messy as hell but looks good, and once...
• Re: [vanagon] Oil drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:51:23 -0800
  ...It's likely that you have compounded your problem. >As far as teflon tape, it may or may not help, but teflon is used...
• Re: 27x8.50 14 LT, does it fit. - SORTA
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:31:51 -0400
  ...The tire is wearing well, which actually does seem to indicate the compound might be a little harder than you'd like for true...
• Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:46:09 -0700
  So one of my co-workers' fathers is one of the big wigs at chevron, and what i hear is that the gasoline compound...
• Re: Painting done, now see the movie....
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:04:30 +0000
  ...Don't waste time with with "polishing" compounds from FLAPS like Turtle Wax, etc. Go to a real auto body supply shop and get...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 17:35:56 -0800
  ...http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=anti-seize+electrical+conductivity&spel l=1 The results indicate that many anti-sieze compounds have...
• Re: Fresh water pump experiment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 06:54:08 -0400
  ...and VBD-10. > https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/vbd-10-metal-damping-compound/ > > Karl > > >> On 7/5/2016 9:29 AM, Edward V Barger wrote...