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• Water Pump Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 15:29:07 EST
  ...I have never added separate water pump lubricant. Recently, I'm doing the flush and fill deal on my other two cars, and I...
• Re: transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 06:21:26 -0600
  --------------------------- Hi again Volks, I have been learning a little about rear end and manual transmission lubricants. It seems there should be a difference between...
• Re: Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:54:59 -0500
  ...However, unless the system was cleaned out and new R12 lubricants put into the system, you could have been mixing incompatible refridgerants/lubricants. Switch...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 10:54:46 -0800
  >Silicate is not a lubricant, it is an abrasive, (silicon like from sand). Ahhhh,,,, I am holding in my hand a product in a...
• Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:01:39 -0600
  ...Boeshield T-9 Decent penetration with lubricant: Tri-Flow Interesting lubricant: Fluid Film Water Displacement with temporary lubricant: WD-40 Larry A.
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:05:21 -0800
  ...Lubricant ? Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. Thanks...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 12:55:10 -0700
  ...Silicon as in silicates, Silicon Valley and computer chips and Silicone as in lubricants and breast implants. ----- Original Message ----- From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:49:42 -0500
  WD-40 is a fine lubricant for things like door hinges sliding tracks, bolts etc. it is not a lubricant for things that needs...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:19:10 -0500
  ...A fine lubricant. Yet I don't use water as my main lubricant. Nor should folk use WD40 that way. It's main purpose...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:12:42 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: [VANAGON] Lubricant ? > > Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose > lubricant for seat sliders...
• Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:51:29 -0800
  Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. Thanks, Michael...
• shift rod bushing lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:12:24 CST6CDT
  Starbrite makes a teflon based lubricant for trailer hitches called, oddly, "Trailer Hitch Lubricant" that works very well for the shift rod bushings. It...
• Squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 20 May 2016 11:30:36 -0700
  ...He sprayed some lubricant... the squeaky noise went away but comes back after about 500 miles.. then I spray some silicon lubricant.. the noise...
• Lubricants Notes from Redline
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 22:37:45 -0500
  ...Good reading, informative. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva) http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:24:31 -0500
  ...Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant? > Graphite is a abrasive! Keep that in mind the next time you want to use it > as a lubricant...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:54:53 -0800
  ...where a thicker lubricant, like say on a hinge ..is wanted . use something thicker.. or ....sometimes I do WD first, then a thicker lubricant...
• Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jun 97 06:00:04 PDT
  On lubricants - I've been trying to avoid silicone lubricants due to their ability to damage rubber, according to various posts. I finally found...
• Re: bio based motor oil (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:08:10 -0600
  ...Castor oil in the context you allude to is considerably more than a lubricant. It induces powerful smooth muscle contractions in the gastrointestinal tract...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:47:31 -0400
  Most all oil based lubricants will attract dust and crud and graphite would be the wrong application. one thing you could try is a...
• transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:58:22 -0600
  --------------------- Hi Volks, I was shopping for some manual transaxle lubricant and found none that was GL4. I saw one that was GL3, GL4, and...
• honing lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 19:00:19 -0400
  ...I didn't buy lubricant when I bought the flex hone. I've been told that I can use marvel mystery oil in place...
• Gear oil or Auto Tranny lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 11:25:49 -0400
  I'm kind of confused with this matter...gear oil (80-90) or Tranny lubricant? The vehicle is a 1982 Westy? Do I have...
• Re: oil changes
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 01:17:49 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-02 04:29:47 EST, hunnam@PNC.COM.AU writes: > only uses diesel engine oil as lubricant in...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:24:37 -0800
  ...Lubricant ? > > Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose > lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. > Thanks...
• Cold weather and gear lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:59:57 -0800
  ...questions :-) In cold weather should I switch to thinner gear box lubricant? If so, what grade should I use?. I have 75W90 oil in...
• Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:15:39 -0400
  ...Any opinions on what lubricant to use? The obvious choice so far is grease, since that was what was there originally. Anyone have better...
• Re: Fixed stuck adjusting screw, baby helps with brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 18:59:27 -0400
  Brandy, BTW, be sure and use silicone lubricant on brake star wheels, backing plates and such. Silicone does not lose it's lubricating ability...
• Part number translation--lubricants, sealants, etc.
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:00:55 -0800
  Anyone Know how I can reference the VW part numbers used throughout the Bentley manual? For lubricants, gaskets, anti-seize, paint, etc. I need...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:52:43 -0700
  ...http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/lubricants/specialty_lubricants/Permatex_Anti-Seize_Lubricant_a.htm Neil. On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 10:47...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:58:41 -0400
  On 9/10/04 1:47 PM, "Lastfogel, Darren" <dlastfogel@PLYFORMS.COM> wrote: > Most all oil based lubricants will attract dust and crud and...
• Re: bio based motor oil (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:29:27 -0800
  ...Perhaps mineral oil is the lubricant you recall, or perhaps the other effects you simply remember as a part of lubrication, but believe me...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 19:12:20 -0500
  ...Viscous lubricants attract lots > of dirt when then makes shifting even harder than if it was bone dry. Then I > must spray with a...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 07:14:44 -0700
  From the Mobil 1 Product data sheet: "Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant is suitable for all automotive applications where lubricants meeting MIL-PRF-2105E...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 19:12:46 -0800
  ...Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant? > > > > Hey All, > > I just purchased some 86 vanagon seats to put in my 83. I�m going to > clean...
• Re: creaking coming from under pass seat area
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 15 May 2003 09:51:33 -0400
  On Thu, 15 May 2003, Stephen Overmyer wrote: > Try starting with routinely using a bit of lubricant (and I mean that in the > nicest...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 May 2004 19:39:17 EDT
  In a message dated 5/8/04 6:39:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: > We don't use lubricants...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:08:28 -0500
  ...It now contains oil(s) and is advertised as a lubricant. From the FAQ on their site: >How is WD-40 Multi-Use Product...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:33:38 -0700
  ...Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant? > > Hey All, > I just purchased some 86 vanagon seats to put in my 83. I�m going to clean...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:43:42 -0800
  ...Lubricant ? > > > > Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose > > lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. > > Thanks...
• Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:08:41 -0800
  ...The bearing would soon fail under these compromised seal conditions through loss of lubricant. (end of life situation, accelerated by the loss of lubricant...
• Re: honing lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 17:18:49 -0500
  ...the cylinders in a 1.6L diesel. > I didn't buy lubricant when I bought the flex hone. I've been told that > I...
• Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:37:43 -0700
  ...install, and I�m wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails. I�m not a WD-40 fan so I...
• Re: CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:33:16 -0600
  ...I like the idea of lubricating the cvs without getting covered with lubricant. There have seen several posts on this and maybe we can...
• Re: Stuck Lock Cylinder - Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 06:21:22 EST
  ...Then reassemble using dry graphite or lock lube as lubricant. Other lubricants will attract dirt and grime and eventually foul the lock. No lubricant...
• Re: Squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 May 2016 21:23:54 -0400
  ...He sprayed some lubricant... the squeaky noise went away but comes back after about 500 miles.. then I spray some silicon lubricant.. the noise...
• Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 22:23:54 -0700 (PDT)
  I need to redirect this question - I asked about what type of lubricant might make the sliding door quieter and it got focused on...
• Re:Sliding door, (use WD-40 for rubber?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 13:25:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Fine, But I'd suggest spray silicone lubricant, rather than WD-40. Any oil based lubricant will deteriorate rubber. Silicone is good for rubber...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:27:39 -0500
  ...Why? New and better lubricants, and newer metallurgy. With the new lubricants, coupled with newer metallurgy, the parts simply don't wear as rapidly...
• Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:55:27 -0700
  Picked me up a tube of Master Electrical Connection Lubricant. Just gotta get home and slather up! (not really gonna slather) On Wednesday, April...
• Re: Friday question--AC compressor installation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:48:35 -0500
  ...The rebuild will usually have a tag indication if there is any lubricant in it and what type. There different R134a lubricants used. The...
• Re: Favorite Fluid for Unsticking Stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 12:00:01 EST
  In aviation circles we use a couple different lubricants. LPS is a really fine lubricant to use, but the one I like is this...
• Blower lube IV drip
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 11:13:20 -0700
  ...The idea here is that by introducing a lubricant on the "business end" of the motor (as opposed to the "squirrel cage" end -- excuse...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:02:24 -0400
  ...R134a requires a different lubricant (PAG or ester), because it won't effectively carry the R12 lubricant (mineral oil) through the system. The result...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 10:48:13 -0500
  ...Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant? >> >>Hey All, >>I just purchased some 86 vanagon seats to put in my 83. I�m going to > > clean...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 16:43:05 -0600
  ...Viscous lubricants attract lots of dirt when then makes shifting even harder than if it was bone dry. Then I must spray with a...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:50:01 EST
  ...I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose > lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. > Thanks, Michael. > > > jiggaloo!!!! lol...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:59:25 -0300
  Denis, You mention using a lubricant on the threads. I thought that was not recommended for the head nuts as it would give a...
• Re: Unstick Lock Key Holes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 20:30:29 PST
  On Sat, 26 Oct 1996 10:15:43 -0500 RGOLEN@umassd.edu writes: > >Try using penetrating oil...WD40 is only a water displacer/lubricant...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:11:43 -0500
  I think lubricant usage and the type is a personal choice. Just saying. T. On Feb 18, 2014, at 12:59 PM, Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:19:35 -0600
  ...You need to make sure the lubricant > will eat the plastic parts of the speedometer. Yes, you really want those parts eaten. Provides energy...