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• Re: neoprene front seat covers, side panels too???
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Durden
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:21:05 -0500
  www.wetokole.com sells custom neoprene seatcovers for the '87+ Vanagon. They are very nice, but pricey. On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 17:27...
• neoprene front seat covers, side panels too???
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 8 Jan 2006 17:27:06 -0800
  I saw some neoprene seat covers at a website.., they were made for a Eurovan.., not sure if the Eurovan front seats are the...
• Neoprene Seat Covers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:44:41 -0500
  Has any one found any Neoprene Seat covers that can fit my 84 Westy? It would be nice if they fit the seat, headrests...
• Re: Neoprene Seat Covers
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 23:20:24 -0600
  ...Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:44:41 -0500 > >Has any one found any Neoprene Seat covers that can fit my 84 Westy? It >would...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:25:06 -0400
  ...The largest washers that even >came close to the right thickness were neoprene rather than rubber. What are you calling "rubber?" Neoprene is a...
• Re: cheap neoprene seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 10:44:12 -0800
  ...cheap neoprene seat covers I went to www.wetokole.com They want $450.00 for front seat covers , not incl. shipping. There has to...
• Re: cheap neoprene seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:39:23 -0800
  ...cheap neoprene seat covers >I went to www.wetokole.com They want $450.00 for front seat covers , not >incl. shipping. There has to...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:10:42 -0800
  ...Box flap seal - I advise against felt or neoprene. You want something with a lot of compliance. As soft as felt or neoprene feels...
• Re: Fuel leak ruins San Jose trip.
  Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 20:10:10 -0400
  ...There is a metal and neoprene connection point for the fuel line as it comes into, and then on to the engine. From the...
• Collapsed BreatherHose Support
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 06:53:05 -0400
  ...So, cut a 4.5" segment of .75" (3/4") heater hose and after reaming-out the inner surface of the old neoprene hose...
• Re: Motor quieting material stuff thing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:46:28 -0400
  > How hot does the metal cover above the engine get? > > Would it be possible to use an open or closed cell neoprene thick rubber...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 18:12:27 -0400
  ...WD 40 being a petroleum product isn't what I would use near rubber/neoprene. Plain old dish washing detergent will do the trick...
• cheap neoprene seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:15:16 -0500
  I went to www.wetokole.com They want $450.00 for front seat covers , not incl. shipping. There has to be a cheaper way...
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:54:32 -0500
  Yeah 1/2 inch thick times 5 by 9 feet neoprene glued to the ceiling. www.Monmouth rubberplastic.com I think. Little difference. You...
• Heater Flaps
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 11:32:55 -0700
  ...They have a variety of neoprene foams with adhesive backing that you may find useful. Other paint shops should have something similar. I have...
• Re: Window clunks backward
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 21:51:44 -0700
  there is a neoprene pad that is adhered to the rear window track. when the glue or the pad dry out the pad falls...
• Re: opinion on neoprane vs rubber cv boots, rack&pinion bbots
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:10:00 -0500
  ...boots in terms >of >which tends to last loner without cracking Neoprene is artificial rubber, and resists oil and ozone aging better than natural...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Darren Fazio
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:35:28 -0400
  ...place and tightening the seal on > the glass, get some rubber/neoprene window screen moulding from the > hardware store Does the molding actually serve...
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:20:13 +0000
  ...wrote: > > Yeah 1/2 inch thick times 5 by 9 feet neoprene glued to the ceiling. > www.Monmouth rubberplastic.com I think. Little difference...
• Vanagon Pop Top Parts
  Historical mailing list - Ikard
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:41:36 -0700
  ...As I inspected some of the parts I noted that several of the neoprene rollers are worn out. I have been unable to locate...
• Re: Painting the poptop fuzz
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:15:54 -0400
  ...Got a big sheet of 1/2 inch by 6 feet by 9 feet of neoprene rubber and cut and glued it ot the...
• Re: Helicoil question?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 07:28:56 -0700
  ...with one made from soft aluminum as big as would fit. Neoprene should work great, but not last as long. Rubber or paper would...
• Re: Black Gooey Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:20:17 -0700
  ...Black Jack, EternaFlex, Neoprene Super Flash Cement. best, John C... SLC, UT... On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM, David <dlwilhite@comcast...
• Re: So what did you use for the heater box foam rubber on the doors
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 May 2006 17:19:01 -0500
  ...There is a roll of neoprene that's about 3/4" wide and 1/16" thick. I would think a thin contact cement or...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:33:16 -0700
  ...the material is on waterboxers .. ..it's not viton..might be neoprene ) is. who is going to try it first ? On 4/5/2012...
• Re: ISO: Fuel filler hose, syncro
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 19:48:10 EST
  ...It is Buna-N rubber with a neoprene cover. Also, it has a Nylon reinforcement with a steel wire helix. Are you sure that...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 20:20:18 -0500
  ...WD 40 being a petroleum product isn't what I would use near rubber/neoprene. Plain old dish washing detergent will do the trick...
• Re: another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:54:09 -0800
  ...what about a neoprene (?) boot over the connection ? as with the fuel pump and starter motor connectors. splash guard and a little wire/crimp...
• SEATCOVER SWEET DEAL
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:05:23 -0700
  ...They also have neoprene at half that price for muddy syncros. Item(s) # EX7K-121610 & EX7K-121608 Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining...
• Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 27 May 2014 23:54:10 -0700
  ...I doubt this is the case, but did VW add sealant along with the rubber (neoprene?) seal at the coolant pump and big metal...
• Re: Heater flaps (more)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 19:04:49 -0700
  ...I would guess that neoprene would be too firm also. You need a soft open cell foam (or the polyester batting/"felt" that I...
• Re: windshield sealing Q
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 10:37:52 -0600
  ...Go to the hardware store and get some window screen locking neoprene - black is what you want - and a window screen lock installation tool...
• TracRac TracVan : Getting a Grip
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cox
  Sat, 24 Jan 2015 23:53:26 -0800
  Trac Rack Metal J Hook and Neoprene Square with self adhesive: Tenuous grip formed by the J hook as the J hook angles towards...
• Dometic Exhaust O Ring
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:52:13 -0700
  ...Pipes ok) What can I use as a replacement? Are these rings neoprene? Maybe get from my FLAPS? Thanks for any pointers to a...
• Re: Dometic Exhaust O Ring
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 09:49:22 -0700
  ...Pipes ok) > What can I use as a replacement? Are these rings neoprene? Maybe get > from my FLAPS? > Thanks for any pointers to a...
• Re: Westy Power (F)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:53:12 -0500
  ...If you can get your hands on one, the best is a 10/3 at 50ft with the full neoprene jacket. They are super...
• Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:23:56 -0500
  ...would go to a dive shop and get a can of neoprene wetsuit cement. I once made a temporary repair to a crack in...
• VW CV Boots=Short life
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:15:06 -0600
  ...others form parts house they looked like they were made from neoprene or oil/fuel resistant rubber. Well the after market boots look fine...
• Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:30:01 +0000
  ...of oil.  I also plan to replace foam pads on doors with either felt or neoprene foam.  Wondering if anybody has experience in this?
• Re: Dometic Exhaust O Ring
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 06:04:03 -0700
  ...Pipes ok) What can I use as a replacement? Are these rings neoprene? Maybe get from my FLAPS? Thanks for any pointers to a...
• Re: Motor quieting material stuff thing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:20:40 -0700
  ...or closed cell neoprene thick > rubber pad > > to deaden the sound? > > > > I use a 1 inch thick open cell neoprene (wet suit material) under...
• New 12V fridge venting issues
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 23:16:45 -0800
  ...I believe there is a black neoprene gasket there right now, just replace that gasket with some inner tube material, and you're home...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 30 May 2000 13:34:47 -0700
  ...materials, 1/8" nylon one(nylon on one side, neoprene on the other) neoprene. Sticking, however, is different than bonding. Your best shot at...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:23:48 -0500
  I'm on the road and may have missed this tip, but some old neoprene mouse pads are the trick for me. c ya...
• Pop top re-install question.
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 09:53:37 -0800
  ...edge of the U channel on the outside to the top? I am thinking a tiny bead of Black Jack Neoprene sealant. Thanks, Doug
• Re: Heater box foam material?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 11:26:01 -0500
  ...I have > scratches on my head. <g> > > Yours, > David > I used neoprene mouse pads. Had to try several to get the right thickness. I...
• Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 18:31:41 -0700
  Listees, On my 84 Westfalia, I removed, dismantled, inspected, replaced a Neoprene seal, and refitted the cylinder in the vanagon with little difficulty. The...
• Re: Dipstick O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:24:15 -0700
  o-rings exposed to fuel or oil should be neoprene I believe, and not just plain rubber. On 3/10/2013 9:29 PM...
• Fixed window drop
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 15:01:50 -0400
  ...that splices the cables together behind the regulator and pushes the neoprene window holding assembly up had jumped right thru the channel that it...
• Re: How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:32:54 -0600
  I would stay away from the "OIL LEAK FIX IN A CAN"! Ask yourself how does it work? By attacking the rubber/neoprene in...
• westy interior lights suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 11:48:24 -0800
  ...http://www.niteize.com/lride.html Looks like a simple neoprene strap, probably easily made at home. Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:02:04 -0500
  ...The largest washers that even came close to the right thickness were neoprene rather than rubber. Haven't tried the FLAPS yet, though I...
• Re: lisence plate foam
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 09:32:04 -0500
  Not familiar with the foam you speak of, but I know of a good source of neoprene foam in either 1/4" or 1...
• Seat refreshing
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:51:31 -0800
  ...I've looked briefly at neoprene covers, but I can see my adventuredog causing problems clambering all over everything. What has everybody else done...
• For Sale - 1985 Westfalia - Flagstaff, AZ.
  Historical mailing list - van agon
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 11:24:52 -0700
  ...8spkr detachable face stero, and MORE. Interior is in fantastic condition. Neoprene seat covers! It also has A/C, Michellin LTX tires (6 mo...
• Re: Heater flaps (more)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 18:09:31 -0700
  ...but I would check a dive or surf shop for some neoprene wetsuit material. Thickness varies from 3 to maybe 8 millimeters. Mike Snow...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Sep 2007 to 20 Sep 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1025)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:21:45 -0700
  Try http://www.wetokole.com They do make neoprene covers specifically for the Vanagon (with armrests) but they are difficult to find on their...
• gasket materials
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:26:54 -0700
  ...Specificly, I am trying to figure out whether they happen to be a chloroelastomer like neoprene (or the higher temp products that dupont makes...
• Re: Syncro outer front CV boot
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:25:59 -0400
  I have heard that there are neoprene style boots versus the rubber style that have been know to crack. I think Rockford - that T3...
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 May 2014 05:14:21 -0400
  ...the case, but did VW add sealant along with the rubber > (neoprene?) seal at the coolant pump and big metal pipe where it seals...