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• measuring pressure inside of a propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 12:04:15 -0800
  ...n=moles= mass of gas/formula weight of gas (propane is 44grams/mole) v=volume of the clinder. Lets say 1L R=gas constant...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 14:53:01 -0500
  ...The formulations seem to be pretty specific for each manufacturer now. >> VW is neither. Japanese engines will take abuse and >>total lack of maintenance...
• Re: swepco GL-5
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 16:29:38 -0800
  ...Is it > > the case that the Swepco (or Redline) GL-5 > > formulations are missing those destructive > > ingredients? > > > > John Jensen, Mudbug Pottery > > mudbug@toadhouse.com...
• Re: snow tires
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:54:26 -0800
  ...it's not only their tread design, it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice and snow and cold slippery surfaces...
• Halon fire extinguishers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 23:14:42 -0500
  ...a complete Formula V engine from Vee Tech is $4800. Wow. They also have little labels and special paints that change colors when heated...
• Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:16:52 +0100
  What I was starting to formulate, was the brilliant solution that one always finds on the list, if one allows the thread to properly...
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 15 May 2024 22:10:56 +0000
  ...Conventional oil formulations have not radically changed and even with a  synthetic oil you would not want all that dirty oil circulating through your...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 23:33:05 -0500
  ...250 = 15,000 rpm...which > means...that you've installed a Formula 1 engine into your Vanagon...Cool!! > > > -- > Brett in Portland, OR > "Albert" '82...
• Re: Cargo Hauls
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  16 Oct 1995 10:13:56 -0700
  ...of supplies for a week for above people - cases of special formula - cases of soda - other foods - Lrg green Coleman ice chest personal belongings...
• Testimonial:www.natoint.com (was: Product)
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 12:11:13 -0800
  ...Fill a glass jar with water, drop in a metal bolt or whatever, put in a few drops of Bi-Tron oil formulation. The...
• Re: capacitor fix
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 01:38:51 -0500
  ...40, many brands are good, they're all basically the same formula. Good luck! Marshall Ruskin >I did the capacitor fix and boy do...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 19:03:38 -0800
  ...I imagine >that deionized H2O allows the additive components of the antifreeze to >function as was intended by the chemists' formulation. > >Also, deionized H2O...
• Re: Gauge sender question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 23 May 2008 10:39:07 -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: Fuel lines, one more time...
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 10:38:39 -0400
  ...are often by the same manufacturer (Continental?) there is probably no formulation difference whatsoever in the rubber which is what is going to be...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 00:01:07 EDT
  ...Fiberglass resins and specially formulated silicones work well, but amines and epoxies will fare poorly against the hot water/glycol mix. A copper brazed...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 00:52:10 -0500
  ...So you just got to use the cat 9 lives formula on it,,,,,,, 1983 - 1988 #1, 1988 -1993 #2, 1993 - 1998 #3, 1998 - 2003...
• Amsoil oil question
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:48:39 -0700
  ...I just found out from the PO of my '86, that for the last year or so he had been using Amsoil "European Formula...
• Re: Coolant Again
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:40:28 -0400
  ...When new the formulation "permanent" type coolants were > introduced by the manufacturers a few years ago the "permanence" relied > on the new coolant reacting...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 06:34:05 -0500
  ...Mike On 12/03/2011 02:28 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I personally can not say how much high zinc formulation oil can...
• Re: Body Rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 18:12:22 -0500
  ...IMHO go with whomever is listing the best price and a lifetime warranty as formulation for exterior stuff can be drastically different even lot...
• Re: Stopping Coolant Leaks with those "snake-oil" kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 17 May 2001 18:10:28 -0700
  ...case)at heads by using one of the many > "stop-leak" formulas out there. An auto-parts store keep recommended(of > course) that I...
• Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:24:08 -0800
  ...resin system such as polyester, polyvinyl, one of a gazillion epoxy formulations, or whether its a "plain old plastic" such as PVC or ABS...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:57:29 -0700
  ...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: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:57:06 -0700
  ...I know you are Canadian and all, but there IS one magic formula that covers all cars. The value that changes is Cd, Cx...
• Re: Bars Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 23:41:31 -0600
  ...It was not formulated to seal compression leaks. It might seal some leaks at water pump gaskets or intake manifold gaskets in the case...
• Re: Cleaning flocked ceiling?
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Ross
  Sat, 14 May 2005 13:43:30 -0700
  ...The local paint store hands out the "magic formula" - 3 quarts warm water, 1 quart bleach, 1/3 cup TSP, 3/4 cup laundry...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:56:22 -0400
  ...Do you suppose that they're really the same formulation and only the name is changed for the country in which they are sold...
• Re: Correct synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:46:53 -0800
  ...Yes, it is a diesel oil, and as such it includes a heavier load of zinc (ZDDP) than an oil formulated to modern gas...
• Re: RUST HOLE
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:14:16 -0400
  ...and chain oil (chainsaw.) Agway and Husquarvarna seem to have similar formulas including things like: High adhesivenes, high oilines, High film Strength, Anti-Rust...
• Re: Vanagon turbo on Ebay!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 01:17:19 -0500
  ...back then he was getting into formula vee. see his web page at: chetthejet.com jonathan On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• Re: [WetWesties] Following Distance was waterproofing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:10:32 -0700
  Loren, I'm pretty sure that the formula of 1 car length for every 10 miles an hour is all about variations in speed...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:03:32 -0400
  ...You can bet that if they could meet both specs with a single formulation, they would have. I can't say for Vanagons, but...
• Re: Gauge sender question
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 22 May 2008 16:12:24 -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...
• VW get together @ Lime Rock
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 18:17:11 -0400
  ...As Ric reported in his post back on June 27: "Saturday there is Formula Vee Racing and VWs will be driving the track during...
• Re: Stand or Bench for engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:17:20 -0500
  ...So whataya think, Is he > full of it? > > if this were true, then nascar and formula one mechanics would > certainly be building their engines...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:19:23 -0700
  ...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: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 23:57:25 -0700
  ...A few years ago, as the story goes, Redline changed their Formulation & It >> Is No Longer Compatible >> >> with the Yellow Metals in our Tranys...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:30:16 -0500
  ...Add anti-seize to the formula and you change the rules! My Uncle who was a mechanic in Western NY State, used to put...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 05:26:00 -0600
  ...250 ft-lb torque wrench? > In a message dated 3/26/03 4:24:18 PM, j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET writes: > > << The formula to...
• Re: Fixing Water tank..found the stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:03:08 -0400
  ...and 'confirmed' by some chat list, a > product using 3M's formula. Heres the link to that product on Tap Plastic's > page..BTW...
• Re: Best Tire Pressures?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:44:05 -0800
  ...There is a formula for calculating the air pressure of a non-standard sized/load rated tire using the tire pressure recommendations on the...
• Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:03:24 -0400
  ...you say; "W D 40",........."W"ater "D"isplacement 40 th formula ! > > Skipper > > > -----Original Message----- From: Larry Alofs Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 > 6...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 16:58:52 -0600
  ...That was a typo, I meant G-05, phosphate-free HOAT formula. > > I ran Dexcool for 10 years (one flush and fill) in my...
• Re: cargo hauls- harvey cha
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  17 Oct 1995 12:17:52 -0700
  ...We pour a special "formula" called "Pediasure" into a plastic bag that hangs from the IV pole and is pumped/metered into her stomach...
• Re: 1984 Speedos
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:47:09 +0000
  ...a huge error on the high side. > > There is even a formula in the Bentley (p 90.30) for the 84 model year > to...
• historic syncro coincidence
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 19:59:14 -0800
  ...and was a regular competitor in Rob Walker's dark blue Formula 2 Connaught from 1953 to 55, although seldom in World Championship events...
• Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 01:35:31 -0500
  ...Motorcycle manufacturers (and Briggs and Stratton) are recommending against use of SJ oils--older SH formulations are still available (from them of course) as...
• Re: AAAAAAAHHH !!! i cant make up my mind! subaru or 1.8l vw 4cyl
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 20:29:32 -0500
  BE HAPPY!! Follow Robert Lilleys' formula for a long lived and powerful WBX. The WBX will be happy, and so will you. You will...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:05:50 -0800
  ...original engine), I followed a hunch on gasoline formulations & found the following; - the winter gasoline formulation for California has an average of 1.7...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:21:53 -0600
  ...I also believe that fuel formulation changes for different temperatures make a difference. The slight difference in fuel density should mean better winter mileage...
• Re: Broken Vanagon slider han...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 14:19:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've had good luck with Industrial Formulator's G2 and Cold Cure epoxies. The G2 is better for oily/resinous woods (not that...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:24:35 -0800
  ...I also believe that fuel > formulation changes for different temperatures make a difference. > The slight difference in fuel density should mean better winter > mileage...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 24 May 2000 15:47:13 -0600
  Loc-tite comes in many different formulations and strengths (red, blue, etc.). Some are designed to do exactly what Mark described - never come off...
• Re: measuring pressure inside of a propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:50:40 -0800
  ...Now comes some math... > pressureXvolume=molesXgas constantXtemp > you know v, n, r, and t. > n=moles= mass of gas/formula weight of gas (propane...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 14:22:31 -0400
  ...And different brands are different formulas. I've found some that burned me (chemical burn), while others didn't. Using eye protection when using...
• Re: Anyone know Java?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:56:25 -0400
  ...pretty sure I could script this if I had a working formula... 73 John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:26:46 -0500
  ...The new assistant worked for > > several > > hours with formulas and calculations to get the volume of the odd shape. > > When done, Edison looked at...
• This looks about right - Turbo EJ25 on a Cosworth company dyno
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:49:56 -0800
  Yes, 'that' Cosworth.......of racing and Formula One fame. file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Scott%20Foss/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.IE5/60KG8T7T...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:28:21 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Rear wheel bearings Not really a formula, just what my grandkids would call a rubric. Say you weighed 200 lbs. If the...
• Re: Traveling/Camping With a Baby
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:18:04 -0600
  thanks for all of your replies!! NOT breastfeeding isn't really an option - in fact, i've done much research on "the formula boom...