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wiper shaft lubrication
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:00:24 -0800
...if you have a spare half hour and the weather is nice http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/vanagon-wiper-shaft-lubrication/ alistair
Re: Talk to me about AT's!
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:26:44 -0700
Dennis Haynes typed: > FYI > The problem with towing does not have to do with gear loading, but > lubrication. There is no splash lubrication of...
Re: Throttle body lubrication
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:02:37 -0700
...Throttle body lubrication > Well its off a 90 Vanagon , is that a Two switch ? > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> > Date: Thu...
Re: Throttle body lubrication
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:00:53 -0400
At 07:02 PM 3/24/2011, John Goubeaux wrote: >Any recomendations of the proper lubrication of a throttle body and >throttle switch ? I...
Re: heater fan motor/tranny/break questions
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Wed, 15 Nov 1995 23:13:52 -0600 (CST)
On Wed, 15 Nov 1995, Scott Beckstead wrote: > > LUBRICATION: > > i also want to lubricate everything i can. < > > Don't worry about this too much...
Throttle body lubrication
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:02:21 -0700
Any recomendations of the proper lubrication of a throttle body and throttle switch ? I have removed the throttle body to swap it to a...
Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 15:06:50 EST
...Remember any lubrication film over a few tenths of a micron thick is acting as a hydraulic support (bearing)! Frank Grunthaner
How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:40:18 -0400
...It is rather hard to turn and evidently needs lubrication. I can get to the rear bearing, but the front one is beneath the...
Re: door lock
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 15:52:58 -0500
> <snip>As far as lubrication, DO NOT use graphite. It will gum up when used in > > conjunction with the grease typically used in VW...
Re: Water pump project
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:52:10 -0400
The only thing that needs lubrication is the seal. The coolant should never touch the bearings. Any modern coolant will have all the lubricant...
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Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?B?Sm9obiBHb3ViZWF1eA==?=
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:39:52 -0700
...Throttle body lubrication To: "John Goubeaux" <john@UCSB.EDU> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> At 07:02 PM 3/24/2011, John Goubeaux wrote...
Re: CV lube helper
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 19 Feb 1999 17:55:05 -0600
...I think forcing new lubrication through the joint from the flange side as I proposed will flush the old lubrication and any metal particles...
Re: rear hatch lock
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:40:37 -0600
...It may also require cleaning and lubrication. This is a common occurrence with keys that are 5-10 ngenerations old, combined with crusty locks...
Re: Auto Trans/Towing
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 11:02:16 -0700
...The towing certainly could have caused the damage, 20 miles is a long way without proper lubrication in the tranny, regardless of speed. The...
Re: Improving On Engine Lubrication
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 7 Sep 2005 13:01:20 -0400
...Improving On Engine Lubrication > A fellow I know asked the other day if I had ever heard of adding 2 cycle > engine oil into...
Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 05:07:55 -0400
...It is rather hard to turn and evidently needs >lubrication. I can get to the rear bearing, but the front one is >beneath the...
Re: Improving On Engine Lubrication
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:28:50 -0500
...Improving On Engine Lubrication > A fellow I know asked the other day if I had ever heard of adding 2 cycle > engine oil into...
Re: Water pump project
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:00:09 -0700
I remember there's a product to add to the coolant for water pump lubrication... is it right?
More stuff I found.
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:17:49 -0600
...It has 99 pages and includes---- Engine-Assembly Engine-Crankshaft,Crankcase Engine-Cylinder Head-Valve Drive Engine-Lubrication system Engine-Lubrication System Engine-Cooling...
Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:55:25 -0800
...A delrin type sleeve replacement should work fine but might need more frequent lubrication. The plain sleeve replacement might last long enough for our...
Re: My AT is fine, but...
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:32:11 -0800
...Things that move require good lubrication and that lubrication needs to be replaced sooner rather than later.
Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:24:27 -0700
...It is rather hard to turn and evidently needs lubrication. I can > get to the rear bearing, but the front one is beneath the...
NPG+ waterless coolant?
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:13:05 -0400
http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/product_info.php?cPath=9&products_id=124 Sounds like an amazing product, has anyone here tried it? Karl
Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:53:27 -0500
Sorry, the Aamazon URL is too long and didn't get completely highlighted. Try this one: https://tinyurl.com/bdh5syus
Re: Throttle body lubrication
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:55:37 -0400
...The switch and its cam don't need lubrication, although at least outside the dry country I think the assembly could use better weather...
Re: AFM lubrication
Historical mailing list - David Cooper
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 14:20:36 EST
Sam, Can you resend your posting or pmail it to me as the attachment was not there:( I could really use the information...unfortunately...
Re: CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 May 2017 17:20:07 +0000
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??? G-6.3 CV Joint Grease ???
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 17:35:40 EDT
...Does anyone know what this is equivalent to in real world lubrication terms? George
Re: CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 May 2017 01:44:24 +0000
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Lug nut lubrication or not?
Historical mailing list - Alan Hong
Sat, 3 Feb 2001 20:41:59 -1000
...Fit wheel fasteners without lubrication. Contact your VW/Audi dealer." Since Volkswagen felt strong enough to go through the trouble of attaching such a...
VW 4x4 syncro viscous coupling
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Dec 95 21:25 GMT+0200
Does anyone perhaps know what the correct lubrication of the above is please? If so, please e-mail me. Thanks, Leon Retief, Cape Town...
Re: espar b1l
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:53:27 -0500
Try Greg Landuyt <info@lubricationspecialist.com> Great guy, Vanagon owner, Espar dealer Kai Mei wrote: > I have all the parts except the control unit...
Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:28:34 -0500
I have used one of these for the past 50 years on motorcycle and automotive cables. Works fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Lubricator...
Pare tire at 42 psi?
Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
Fri, 16 Jun 95 09:57:38 EDT
Anyone know what the spare is supposed to keep 42 psi? (Bentley manual "lubrication and Maintenance" p. 19) I have never noticed this before...
Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 15 May 2007 16:17:26 +0000
What is the best way to lubricate the sliding door? Mine has gotten very noisy and feels like the wheel at the bottom is...
Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 5 May 2008 09:11:15 -0400
...I vote for lubrication. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:57:01 -0700
On 20 Jan , 2020, at 8:08 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > undoubtedly the most reliable not being dependent on lubrication. Not entirely sure about...
Re: cam breakin'
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 06:28:34 -0800
...The lubrication method is splash. There is no "sealing" needed as there is in the ring/liner interface. Nikasil liners and piston rings knead...
Re: Front blower for defrost...
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:24:19 -0700
...Both cases involved motors that were pretty frozen up before the lubrication and worked for a while after the lubrication but could have resulted...
Re: Lug nut lubrication or not
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 3 Feb 2001 06:23:38 EST
In a message dated 2/2/2001 8:26:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Lug nut lubrication or not...
Re: V'gon been sittin...Want to start her up again...recommendations
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Fri, 5 Aug 2005 11:18:34 -0700
...i think this has to do with transmission lubrication--with the tranny in neutral, the input (engine) side will not turn so the gear...
Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Wed, 16 May 2007 16:47:23 -0400
Please forgive the slight topic hijacking, but.... Does anybody know if the plastic block upper slider on an air cooled van can be upgraded...
Re: V'gon been sittin...Want to start her up again...recommendations
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 6 Aug 2005 07:21:16 -0700
...i think > this has to do with transmission lubrication--with the tranny in > neutral, the input (engine) side will not turn so the gear...
Re: rear hatch lock
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:01:37 -0700
...It may also require cleaning and |lubrication. This is a common occurrence with keys that are 5-10 |ngenerations old, combined with crusty locks...
Re: rear hatch lock
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:46:44 -0500
...It may also require >cleaning and lubrication. This is a common occurrence with keys >that are 5-10 ngenerations old, combined with crusty locks...
Re: Vanagon Gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Wed, 24 Dec 2003 07:44:37 -0800
...I finally took it to a speedometer shop and he knew immediately that it was age and the lubrications in it had dried up...
Re: Lug nut lubrication or not?
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:30:03 -0500
...Lug nut lubrication or not? > At 01:41 AM 2/4/2001, Alan Hong wrote: > >Funny that the owner's manual gives torque specifications...
AFM lubrication
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 09:25:11 -0700
I have a 81 Westy that is being restored. It has not run yet but I noticed the AFM is a tiny bit sticky...
Re: door latch
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:35:15 -0700
Lubrication didn't help--the latch mechanism moves freely. There is a spring that isn't doing its work to return the latch to...
Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:04:40 -0700
...It is rather hard to turn and evidently needs lubrication. I can get to the rear bearing, but the front one is beneath the...
Lug nut lubrication or not
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:26:03 -0800
"That is the question"... Yes, I have learned it both ways. Which is correct and why? Surely it is easier to open an over...
Re: Bypass oil filter
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:47:48 -0400
...Much finer filters are available that will not flow sufficient oil for bearing lubrication. Combining the two systems enables very fine filtration with sufficient...
Re: 300 spots of lubrication
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Thu, 4 Nov 2010 08:50:16 EDT
In a message dated 11/3/2010 10:41:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, albell@SHAW.CA writes: WHICH KIND Wurth saBesto HHS...
Euro-Engine: 87 Volkswagen VANAGON, Mechanical, LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Historical mailing list - "Bill Makel (by way of Derek Drew )"
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 19:45:47 -0500
...L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 55,412 miles VIN: WV2YB0255HH038487 Affected Item: LUBRICATION SYSTEM Condition: LOW PRESS. ____________________________________________________________ Oil press. warning light comes on intermittently. Bosch...
Re: manual steering rack lubrication requirements
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 19:07:24 -0500
...manual steering rack lubrication requirements I am currently changing my driver's side inner tie rod and noticed the rack is dry of grease...
Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:13:32 -0500
My guess is that the spring action of the button is independent of the powerlock system and might require lubrication. Doesn't your year...
Improving On Engine Lubrication
Historical mailing list - samc
Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:35:39 -0400
A fellow I know asked the other day if I had ever heard of adding 2 cycle engine oil into every engine oil change...
Lubrication
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 19:14:04 -0800
Hi Guys, I have an air-cooled engine standing in my garage for over a year. Now I want to install it. How am...
RE: Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Thu, 12 Sep 1996 13:24:10 -0700
...Without engaging the clutch, only the pulley spins, and not the shaft whose seals need the lubrication. Mike
radiator replacement
Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 22:16:52 -0600
...While down, is there any recommended maintenance / lubrication for the fan? Mine operates correctly (all 3 speeds), but is loud on the lowest speed...