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• Re: Need EKTA No.'s / Front Heater Box Overhaul / Damper Gasketing
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 04:13:23 EST
  Will someone with access to EKTA please publish the part numbers of the airbox damper gaskets. Thanks, George
• Re: So what did you use for the heater box foam rubber on the doors
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 8 May 2006 11:26:02 -0400
  ...Once again, these OEM gaskets have a skin on them for some reason. Must be for durability and sealing. A flat gasket must seal...
• Vanagon quirks-US vs Germany
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 22:08:23 -0500 (CDT)
  Head gasket problems are certainly something that almost all owners of Vanagons in the United States have or will have to face. I'm...
• Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - Nath�n Lebr�n
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 20:13:33 -0400
  Tomorrow I am going to try to install gaskets where the manifold meets with the engine. I need to know: 1. Am I just...
• Re: window gasket
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 20:04:45 -0400
  ...MAX Bob Berkemer wrote: > Anybody had experience replacing the chrome (plastic) insert that goes > in the hatch window gasket? Mine has turned black from...
• How to confirm head gasket job?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:42:18 -0800
  The previous owner of my van claimed that he had the head gaskets replaced recently. I'd like to know if he was telling...
• Re: Head gaskets on CU motor aircooled with engine in van?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 11:29:17 -0500
  ...The AMF heads don't use head gaskets. The OEM VW heads do / did (confusing) require heads gaskets but in recent Tech release notes...
• In vehicle head gasket fix!!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 14:42:11 -0500
  ...I'm going to take a thin stiff putty knife, and jam it down between the head gasket and the block, to scrap out...
• Re: oil strainer gasket material type
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:45:59 -0400
  Is the old gasket damaged? If not, reuse it. I have reused mine four or five times with no leaks, no damage. ...JMM Justin...
• Re: Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:24:36 -0500
  ...Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list? As part of my nearing head gasket failure (after only 50K Km!), I...
• Fw: Best Roof Vent gasket replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 22:34:42 -0600
  > After the first very heavy rains of the season in Northern > California, I find that > the replacement gasket/extrusion for my Westy Skylight roof...
• Bob Hoy Wasser Gasket Kits: Opinions Wtd
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 22:18:25 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi, I know that MoFoCo sells Wasserboxer gasket kits and they have been recommended, but I've been $crewed over by them about 8...
• Re: Silicone oder nein
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 23:12:51 -0800
  ...Bill Johnson wrote: > > I have used Permatex's Black Weather Strip Adhesive on water pump gaskets > for years and years. I use it anywhere...
• Re: The infamous leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 11:07:12
  ...It contains basically everything you need to do a complete head gasket job, including all gaskets, pushrod tube seals, water pump seal, upper and...
• Best Roof Vent gasket replacement?
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:28:08 -0800
  Hi all, After the first very heavy rains of the season in Northern California, I find that the replacement gasket/extrusion for my Westy...
• Head Gasket Sealing Options?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:25:02 -0400
  Hi; When installing new Head gaskets what sealant is best for use between the large rubber head gasket and the cylinder head? Bentley calls...
• Green markings on metal head gasket rings.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:07:08 -0600
  I'm wondering why my new metal head gasket rings have two green marks on each side; does anybody know? Thanks, Tom L.
• pop top gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fahy
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 16:59:57 -0400
  What vendor is carrying the best gaskets for an '87 Westy? Both of mine are rusted through and need to be replaced. TIA Joe...
• Re: [syncrolist] Replacing Gas Tank Filler Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:07:25 -0400
  We concluded that the Gas Tank Filler Gasket CANNOT be changed without removing the tank. This we we NOT WILLING to do. So we...
• Re: broken gasket on WBX engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:17:52 -0700
  ...If the gasket was put in right was wasn't already damaged, I think one of your other hoses would blow before the gasket...
• Re: warranty/heads/gaskets FTC
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Apr 1995 21:26:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...I just got > word that VW is willing to cover 80% of my cost of gaskets that just went > out. So that says 20k...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 11:50:31 -0700
  ...is the oil pan gasket manufactured anymore? If not, >> are you all buying gasket material and xacto knifing your own? >> >> -dm >>
• Syncro oil pump/gasket replacement?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 15:41:37 -0700
  ...I suspect there is a leak at the oil pump gasket, but I can't see it. My next move is to remove the...
• Vendor kudos
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:31:01 -0700
  ...He had, shipped and when I received, not only did I have the needed parts, I had the gaskets for them. I did not...
• Re: rubber vs cork valve cover gasket for 2.0 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 03:13:17 -0500
  Go to an import/VW parts store and get the right VW valve cover gaskets. The generic/rubber ones (e.g., from Autozone), in...
• Re: Please help with head leaking question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 13:43:17 -0400
  ...I assume new gaskets were used. Can you tell what side of the gasket it is leaking from? Head side or block side? I...
• Re: Fridge/propane pieces needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:32:42 -0600
  A rubber > gasket and 3 stamped sheet metal parts attach to the outside. > > Mark > Does anyone have the gasket and three pieces of metal...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:12:25 -0400
  ...exhaust gasket question 2.1 > The exhaust gaskets last until the flanges either come loose or bend. Once > they start to leak, they tend...
• Re: AVP and head gasket woes.....
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 06:27:22 -0700
  ...Well, here > limps in the van with only > 500 miles and a totally gushing left head gasket. > I've replaced many sets on > other...
• Vanagon Fuel Tank Gasket Replacement Kit - FS on Ebay NOT MINE
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 3 May 2006 10:53:47 -0400
  FYI Vanagon Fuel Tank Gasket Replacement Kit - FS on Ebay NOT MINE $15 current bid Up for bid are the Vanagon gas tank re...
• Re: Radiator mounting gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Sun, 20 May 2007 06:27:41 -0400
  I have my radiator out and the long gasket that is shown on ETKA (p/n 431 819 225) is not there. The only...
• Re: Differential Pan Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:14:00 -1000
  ...perfect for differential covers ..no gasket needed even. I'll never be without some of that great stuff around. get it in the grease...
• Please REPLY Head Gaskets: Fail Leaky;
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 6 May 2003 08:26:29 -0400
  I was talking to a guy who said he had his head gasket blow in the middle of a long trip. I'm wondering...
• Re: Need EKTA No.'s / Front Heater Box Overhaul / Damper Gasketing
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 05:55:39 -0500
  251 259 499 need 2 255 259 489 need 1 These appear to be gaskets that mate the box to the frame............the other...
• Re: Bellhousing gasket source?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 18 May 2004 07:08:30 -0400
  ...could not find a source for the bellhousing gasket, short of buying the entire >gasket set for ~$100. I re-used the old one...
• Re: Folllow-up on head gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:01:58 -0500
  When the rubber head gasket leaks on our wasserboxers, you're only going to get coolant leaking, no oil. When my head gasket leaked...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 06:48:31 EST
  ...If the directions written on my_VW Vanagon waterboxer head & gasket repair_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/gasket.htm) webpage are followed the head...
• Re: intake gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:37:03 -0800
  Replace the gasket block itself for best sealing. They are available as an assembly with gaskets already glued on both sides, VW Part Number...
• Re: Boston Bob's yellow head cap nut sealer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 27 May 2000 08:25:29 -0400
  ...All gasket sets that I have seen are are for european vans and are some missing gaskets and the yellow sealant part # AKD 456...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 06:35:35 EST
  ...AND, those gaskets that are installed dry and become baked to the aluminium surface and have to be removed with a gasket scraper or...
• Re: Install metal donut or gasket between pipe and cat inlet on Vanagon exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:53:42 -0700
  ...It will > outlast those exhaust gaskets. > If you only have a cove on the inlet of the CAT, and not on the mating > flange...
• Re: westy exterior inlet covers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 20:24:26 -0500
  ...unless you purchase all three (3) items > and then our price is $109.95 for the complete set including > the three pcs mounting gaskets...
• Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:44:13 -0800
  ...I bought the whole engine gasket set from Bus Depot and the packet does not list what is inside so I am left to...
• Re: Removing gold gasket from aluminum
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:22:16 -0600
  ...Removing gold gasket from aluminum Anyone have a good way to remove old gasket material from aluminum? Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington State...
• Re: New File Head Gasket How To
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 11:21:59 -0700 (PDT)
  So Gerald Skerbitz says: > I've added a nice description of head gasket replacment by Herb Harmison > <herbh@iastate.edu> to the Vanagon Files...
• Re: Rear Heater Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 06:45:42 -0400
  ...My question is, should I use the RTV sealant/gasket (the blue stuff in a tube) in addition to the O-ring? >> I hate...
• SEAKING IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 05:24:45 -0700
  ...I had perfect idle prior to the changing the exhaust gaskets. After changing the gaskets, seems that I had the seak back. Turns out...
• Re: Generic exhaust gasket material
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 09:42:35 -0400
  ...FLAPS carry some sort of gasket material that you can cut to fit so as to make gaskets that go between exhaust pipe and...
• head gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 15:21:58 -0400
  A friend told me my waterboxer head gaskets are metal. Ive never heard of this before! A drawing indicated some sort of folded/sandwich...
• Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:33:51 -0500
  ...What sealer (if any) should be used on the various exhaust gaskets for a 1.9 engine? Tim
• gasket removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:20:57 -0700
  Besides careful scraping, are there any hints to getting the old gasket off the oil sump and the case of the final drive portion...
• Re: Could Faulty thermostat cause poor mileage? GASKET?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 19:59:20 EDT
  ...My old thermostat had a large O ring as a gasket. The new thermostat from a list vendor had a O shaped seal of...
• Oil pump sealing questions... and more
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:26:41 -0400
  ...a>There are two oil pump gaskets in my gasket kit. Bentley shows only one on page 17.7. Do I put one gasket...
• Re: Fuel Sender gasket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:00:04 -0500
  OK, Good reminder to post your van year and type! Forget my description of my fuel sender gasket it was about a 2wd. Eric...
• Re: port matching intake manifolds to heads
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:19:05 -0400
  ...Then I placed the gasket on the intake manifold and I could see that the intake manifold ports were smaller than the gasket openings...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:08:43 -0400
  Yes there is a gasket. The original was cork. The OEM replacement is now a fiber gasket and if you get replacement screws they...
• Fwd: Head/gasket/block mismatch?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 16:17:39 -0400
  ...Head/gasket/block mismatch? Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 15:36:38 -0400 From: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@home.com> To: audi-vw-diesels@yahoogroups...
• Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:56:21 -0500
  ...If the proper plug is used, and the proper crush gasket is used, when the torque is applied, it will crush the gasket to...
• Re: very cool van
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:35:10 EST
  ...two years later, still no leaks from those funky rubber-band gaskets... Subi-anything appears to work in a Vanagon.... hey Guys Why do...
• Exhaust pipe gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:55:58 -0700
  ...Do the new replacement gaskets require the addition of some kind of gasket sealant or are the dry fitted? I'm guessing dry but...