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• Re: Coolant System Corrosion Protection was: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 19:57:46 -0700
  ...Coolant System Corrosion Protection was: Electronic Rust Protection? OK, It's hard to believe the claims made for keeping rust at bay with an...
• Coolant compositions.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:35:08 CST6CDT
  ...Nitrates are corrosion inhibitors for ferrous surfaces, and protect from pitting and crevice corrosion. Silicates inhibit corrosion on hot aluminum surfaces, and provide protection...
• Battery Box Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:58:09 -0600
  ...and corrosion, and some kind of paint that will stay put over the repaired surface of the box and provide future corrosion protections?? Thanks...
• Re: Seam rust/ Corrosion X
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:58:28 EDT
  ...set of steel without protection, one set pretreated with Corrosion x and one soaked and then treated with Corrosion x. The product did indeed...
• Re: Talking about exhausts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:33:20 -0500
  ...Talk to us about corrosion protection on exhausts, please? And have you any experience with systems exposed to salty slush? Thanks, David
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion: Missing the point...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:48:42 EST
  ...While these coating keep the corrosion process from starting, they offer no protection from heat damage that happens over the life of the part...
• NO-ROSION COOLING SYSTEM CORROSION INHIBITOR
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:43:24 -0700
  ...Not sure if you vehicle's cooling system has proper freeze and corrosion protection? Try our quick and easy NO-ROSION COOLANT TEST KIT...
• Re: Battery Box Corrosion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:26:54 EST
  ...and corrosion, and > some kind of paint that will stay put over the repaired surface of the > box and provide future corrosion protections?? > > Thanks...
• Coolant System Corrosion Protection was: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:04:49 -0700
  OK, It's hard to believe the claims made for keeping rust at bay with an electronic device on the Van body while in...
• Re: Battery Box Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:49:19 -0500
  ...and corrosion, and some kind of paint that will stay put over the repaired surface of the box and provide future corrosion protections?? Thanks...
• Re: corrosion & anodes (sucking electrons?)
  Historical mailing list - Carroll Smith
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 13:34:54 GMT
  ...Placement of sacrificial anodes must be near the area of protection. So if you are seeking protection of the engine block it is very...
• Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 13:44:49 -0400
  Has anyone tried the electronic rust protection systems? Counteract out of Australia is an expensive one; there is one called Electro-Shield which JC...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 23 May 2007 00:23:44 -0400
  ...If you don't mar the head badly they can offer better than none protection, but I certainly wouldn't use them where corrosion...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:59:57 -0700
  ...They say that these are supposed to help with the corrosion issues. Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy Torrance, CA
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:08:02 +0000
  Excellent real world example!!!  Protection. On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 06:04:39 PM PDT, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: Not...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:06:39 -0700
  ...Aboard naval ships we use electronic rust protection called cathodic protection. The electronic portion stabilized the electron transfer from the steel hull to the...
• Re: Propylene glycol (Sierra)
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 08:45:31 -0800
  > >- They provide less heat transfer. >- They may not provide adequate corrosion protection (to meet Mazda's >specifications.) >- Freezing temperature of these coolants is 10...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:09 -0700
  ...On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Excellent real world example!!! Protection. > > On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 06:04...
• Re: weak coolant - winter's approaching!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 23:03:59 -0500
  ...a 50/50 mix....wonder why we all do 50/50?� >Corrosion protection should also be better with more antifreeze...just >thinking. 50:50...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion: It CAN be done...
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:27:02 -0800
  ...water and tannin as a corrosion inhibiting coolant in liquid cooled engines. Guess they don't need freeze protection. (Maybe someone on the list...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:39:23 -0400
  >I may have missed a post or two, but the thing to keep in mind about >electronic rust protection is that it requires a...
• Re: ZSticks and head corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 22:38:13 -0700
  > http://www.fastgermanauto.com/Products/ZSticks.htm A very interesting web site about preventing head corrosion. It espouses: 1.Use of VW coolant because...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:04:26 -0500
  ...Metal with protection. I know people who do outdoor wiring like broadband distribution and solar installations. They don’t use Vaseline. They use dielectric...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:06:21 -0800
  ...How long ago did you do it? What is the climate in your area like? What did you do for corrosion and rust protection...
• Re: J B Weld: My experience with
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 11:59:49 -0800
  ...repaired, have thermal protection for the rubber head gasket, and, since ceramic dosn't corrode ,you will have more corrosion protection. So far I...
• A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 10:21:43 -0400
  ...The extent of the galvanic corrosion and whether the corrosion damage is observable depend on system conditions and coolant corrosion protection performance. If stray...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 09:06:37 -0400
  ...It does offer boil-over protection though, I believe. Oh, and this is one of the few redline products that you can find at...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:17:44 +0000
  ...Excellent real world example!!!  Protection.     On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 06:04:39 PM PDT, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:  Not...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 20:18:32 +1000
  ...Electronic Rust Protection? Has anyone tried the electronic rust protection systems? Counteract out of Australia is an expensive one; there is one called Electro...
• Propylene glycol coolant warnings.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 08:23:44 CST6CDT
  ...coolants: - They provide less heat transfer. - They may not provide adequate corrosion protection (to meet Mazda's specifications.) - Freezing temperature of these coolants is...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:00:10 -0400
  ...The extent of the galvanic corrosion and > whether the corrosion damage is observable depend on system conditions > and coolant corrosion protection performance. If stray...
• Re: Water Wetter and Less Coolant???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2002 22:34:42 -0400
  ...However, I would stick with the 50/50 antifreeze mixture for corrosion protection and the water pump lube. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Rust Protection - What About the Use A Herculiner/Rhino Liner Type Product for the frame?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:14:05 -0400
  ...Sears had some stuff that seemed interesting: "MIRACLE" PAINT PERMANENT RUST AND CORROSION INHIBITOR $50 1 QT http://auto.sears.com/MIRACLE-PAINT-PERMANENT...
• Re: Mixing green and pink coolant
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:15 -0800
  ...the corrosion inhibitor additive packages are all a bit different, and there is no guarantee that mixing brands won't reduce corrosion protection. >> The...
• Re: Mixing green and pink coolant
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 03:30:55 EST
  ...the corrosion inhibitor additive packages are all a bit different, and there is no guarantee that mixing brands won't reduce corrosion protection. >> The...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:35:07 -0400
  ...In fact the current definitions of oxidation boil down to "losing electrons." One method of corrosion control involves supplying excess electrons which use up...
• Propylene glycol (Sierra)
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Fri, 22 Nov 96 09:33:36 -0600
  ...coolants: - They provide less heat transfer. - They may not provide adequate corrosion protection (to meet Mazda's specifications.) - Freezing temperature of these coolants is...
• Re: Mixing green and pink coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:13:27 -0800
  ...the corrosion inhibitor additive packages are all a bit different, and there is no guarantee that mixing brands won't reduce corrosion protection. Sorin...
• antifreeze for Vanagon's - revisited 2006?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:59:32 -0400
  ...inhibitors (states this product exceeds all ASTM and ASE standards for corrosion protection)..... So....can I use this FLAPS stuff or what? Anything else...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:46:00 +0000
  I think either one would work fine in most applications.  The point is:  just bare metal?, or bare metal with some kind of protection...
• FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
  ...Likewise, straight water should never be used because it provides no freezing, boiling or corrosion protection. Propylene Glycol Another base ingredient that is used...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 23 May 2007 02:20:46 GMT
  ...line for corrosion resistance and durability" Beg to differ, but I've never known black oxide as being chosen for corrison protection and I...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 20:03:11 -0700
  Matthew -- you're the chemistry dude, What's you chemistry cut on bi-metallic corrosion, electrolyte, zinc, time, and what ever.... Jere 90 GL...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 01:45:45 -0700
  ...They say that these are supposed to help with the corrosion issues. > > Sean B. > '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy > Torrance, CA
• Re: ZSticks and head corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 17:27:42 -0700
  ...Neal" wrote: > > http://www.fastgermanauto.com/Products/ZSticks.htm > > A very interesting web site about preventing head corrosion. It espouses: > > 1.Use of VW...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 08:11:21 -0700
  ...The extent of the galvanic corrosion and whether the corrosion damage is observable depend on system conditions and coolant corrosion protection performance. If stray...
• 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:35:47 -0700
  ...This material would be easy to find, shape, and should provide decent corrosion resistance. Neil. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 16:35:48 -0500
  ...Utilizes hybrid organic acid technology to minimize inhibitor depletion Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula Provides protection against liner pitting and corrosion...
• Re: Under car protection tape?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:09:18 -0700
  ...What I do use for anti corrosive protection on my front Bilstein coil over shocks is this: http://www.corrosionx.com/marine.html It...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 22:18:07 -0400
  ...They say that these are supposed to help with the corrosion > issues. > > Sean B. > '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy > Torrance, CA ________________________________________________________________ GET...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 10:39:44 -0700
  ...They say that these are supposed to help with the corrosion issues. > > > > Sean B. > > '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy > > Torrance, CA
• Re: weird gasoline phenomenon
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:31:07 -0500
  ...it's corrosion protection. joel
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:41:56 -0400
  ...Sticking is almost always due to > corrosion or debris between the piston and caliper wall. The corrosion can > be from moisture and road stuff...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:31:13 -0400
  ...The extent of the galvanic corrosion and > whether the corrosion damage is observable depend on system conditions > and coolant corrosion protection performance. If stray...
• Cavitation corrosion/erosion
  Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:59:56 -0700
  ...This lower level of nitrite also allows DCA4 to provide better protection against solder corrosion that borate/nitrite SCAs. THE RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF...
• Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:00:37 EST
  ...This is $220 addtional to the stock system- ($500 total) however you get the look and corrosion protection that is very similar to stainless...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 13:45:00 -0400
  I may have missed a post or two, but the thing to keep in mind about electronic rust protection is that it requires a...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 16:32:07 -0400
  ...What this all boils down to is that we offer the most >>effective electronic system for addressing the problem of open air >>corrosion" > > >What...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:25:51 -0700
  ...Stainless is funny stuff, can active passive and active all on the same piece.! BTW this corrosion is not the same as cavitation corrosion...
• Re: S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 11 May 2003 20:56:06 -0600
  ...Both were ceramic coated and the Westy, after having them on for 10 years were beginning to get some corrosion on the fronts of...