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• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 08:42:16 EST
  ...paint them. > > chris > The reference to pinholes in an intake tube caught my funny bone thats all. It was a tongue in cheek remark...
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:25:46 -0500
  ...IF there's only a pinhole leak in the fuel reg. diaphram, >then wouldn't that little bit of fuel just get burned off...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:43:15 -0700
  A tablespoon of black pepper into the radiator to stop a small pinhole leak.... Miguel
• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:53:49 -0500
  I will try the sanding/sandblasting, check for pinholes, fix if necessary, and repaint trick. Thanks! Mike
• Westy propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 09:42:59 -0700
  ...I then closed the knob, but the pinhole was still letting out gas, although much slower now. This morning the leak seems to have...
• Hose to oil cooler question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 19:55:50 -0800
  ...if the two radiator hoses that go to the oil-cooler are the same? Thanks, Todd '88 Westy (with pinhole leak in radiator hose)
• What is the best way to protect headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Cesar Baptista
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 23:33:13 -0500
  ...How do you keep your headlights from getting those pinholes that allow moisture to fog them up?
• Re: Propane Tank Regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 May 1996 12:28:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Winter time salt, eats pinholes in the regulator diaphragm. Mine leaks, will buy $15 unit soon as camping gets serious. Tim Harumph ;)
• Re: using JB WELD to fix small rust pinholes Re: windshield rust repair cost
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:20:06 -0500
  ...i have used JB WELD to fix > small rust holes or pinholes and the stuff works great!! its epoxy-steel based > and the stuff...
• cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:32:41 -0700
  ...I had a pinhole leak in one of the cooling hoses, got big enough to find today. http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/04/20...
• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 21:10:49 EST
  ...VANAGON.COM writes: > I will try the sanding/sandblasting, check for pinholes, fix if > necessary, and repaint trick. > Why dont you just wrap them...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 20:20:30 -0500
  ...Even the smallest pinhole in a fuel line will cause it to "piss" fuel all over the engine compartment in a steady, high-pressure...
• Re: Pinhole in propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:42:40 -0700
  ...I've now pulled the tank and see that there is a manufactured pinhole under the regulator and this is where the leak was...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:53:04 -0800
  ...8:43 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote: > A tablespoon of black pepper into the radiator to stop a small pinhole > leak.... > Miguel >
• 1984 1.9L engine UPPER THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 16:08:41 -0400
  My mechanic pressure tested my cooling system this morning and found a pinhole leak in the upper thermostat housing. Part is reportedly NLA from...
• 84-starter/coolant
  Historical mailing list - roch roch
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 08:07:38 -0700
  ...Since I don't know much about cars, I see a small pinhole leak on this square metal box. It looks like the seam...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:13:44 -0700
  On 4/3/10, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com> wrote: > My new 85 Westy radiator has a pinhole leak. > I cleaned up the...
• WTB - upper coolant crossover pipe - 1.9L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 23 May 2005 13:22:37 -0400
  On the eternal subject of cooling your wasserboxer: ! spotted a pinhole leak in the upper coolant crossover pipe on my 1.9, this is...
• using JB WELD to fix small rust pinholes Re: windshield rust repair cost
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:48:10 EST
  i know this sounds bizarre to most of you, but i have used JB WELD to fix small rust holes or pinholes and the...
• Ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees?
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:40:01 -0400
  Just read this on an RV site: *A pinhole-size leak in a radiator or heater hose can spray antifreeze on hot engine parts...
• WTB: Propane Filler Assembly (This ever happen to you?)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:47:58 -0500
  ...a leak! It's below the main filler nozzle- a little pinhole has opened up. Pictures to follow when I get around to it...
• Re: Breather tower test?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 17 May 2008 18:30:34 -0400
  ...If the diaphragm has started leaking, split or whatever then some air should leak out of the pinhole in the top. If it leaks...
• Re: Pinhole in propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:31:37 -0400
  ...I've now pulled the tank and see that there is a manufactured pinhole under the regulator and this is where the leak was...
• Re: cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:59:54 -0700
  ...I had a pinhole leak in one of the cooling hoses, got big enough to find today. > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/04/20...
• 84 Westy propane problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 00:39:49 -0500
  ...Seems to be coming from a small pinhole below red button(? safety valve) on inlet valve. Do I need a new valve? Don't...
• 200,000 mile club
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:41:23 -0400
  ...Willow has developed a pinhole leak in a steel power steering line so I guess it's time to consider Frank Condelli's hose...
• Pinhole in propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:09:48 -0700
  ...I've now pulled the tank and see that there is a manufactured pinhole under the regulator and this is where the leak was...
• Re: WTB: Propane Filler Assembly (This ever happen to you?)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:27:09 -0500
  ...a leak! It's below the main filler nozzle- > a little pinhole has opened up. Yep, it happened to me too! I bought a...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:56:30 +0300
  ...Copper is more prone to pinhole leaks than aluminum. Aluminum tends to weaken from bigger areas. So after repairing, copper radiator would probably have...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 09:44:12 -0800
  ...How much pressure did you have to apply before the pinhole leaks became apparent? -Mark > > >On Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Mark McCulley wrote: > >> Is...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:21:57 -0500
  ---- Geo <ahwahneevw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > On 4/3/10, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com> wrote: > > My new 85 Westy radiator has a pinhole...
• Vanagon Sighting - NMDOT Web site Banner
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:20:06 -0800
  I scrunched my eyeballs down to pinholes but I still can't be sure if I see a "SYNCRO" logo badge....(cool that you...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:37:40 -0500
  ...After my experience with the pinhole leak in my '77, I always replace all fuel line on a Bus or Vanagon unless I know...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 17:22:47 -0800
  ...Even the smallest > pinhole in a fuel line will cause it to "piss" fuel all over the engine > compartment in a steady, high-pressure...
• Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 6 May 2003 15:34:03 -0400
  ...I've had a loose can underneath the rear seat get a pinhole, but was in the right place at the right time and...
• 85 1.9 Thermostat Housing Leak
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:20:27 -0400
  My 1.9 thermostat housing recently sprang a pinhole leak. Its behind the flanged piece that contains the short hose connection to the cylinder...
• Re: Euro-Engine: FIX 86 Volkswagen Vanagon, Cooling, Ov...
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 10:21:03 EDT
  ...If this person has an automatic transmission....it could be a pinhole leak in the ATF heat exchanger causing this.... if he has the...
• jbweld on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 18:00:42 -0800
  ...I.F.E., is it possible to patch a few small pinhole leaks in the exhaust with jbweld? Will jbweld hold up to exhaust...
• syncro fs WI
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Soiney
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 10:04:51 -0600
  ...seam rust Front exhaust needs replacing Driver side steel coolant pipe pinholed U joint in center driveshaft nees replacing This car is priced at...
• Re: What is the best way to protect headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 22:51:00 -0800
  ...How do you keep your headlights from > getting those pinholes > that allow moisture to fog them up? > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions...
• Re: 86 Vanagon stalls when idling too long
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 10:46:17 EDT
  ...presence of water in you fuel and, of course, rusted through pinholes in the valley on the top surface of your fuel tank. When...
• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 01:42:31 EST
  ...AOL.COM writes: > > I will try the sanding/sandblasting, check for pinholes, fix if > > necessary, and repaint trick. > > > Why dont you just wrap them...
• anyone have experience using a stinger on their vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 19:46:30 -0500
  ...I have a small pinhole leak on the exaust manifold which was JB Welded so I probably need to think of replacing the exaust...
• Re: Mystery Coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:20:27 -0500
  ...The small 7mm(?)hose coming off the coolant manifold had a pinhole, shooting a perfect little stream (like that from a water gun,) of...
• Re: Bars Leak
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:46:04 -0500
  ...Sealed a pinhole radiator leak, but the leak started again a few months later. I don't know if it was the same leak...
• Re: is power steering fluid generic?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:54:20 -0400
  Joy, You could have a pinhole leak in the high pressure line which is small enough that no fluid escapes until you turn the...
• Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:23:56 -0500
  ...Katz wrote: > also, for anyone happening on this post, can you recommend a fast curing > urethane adhesive/sealer for use sealing the pinhole left...
• Re: Repairing Front Heater Core
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:00:44 -0500
  When you remove it, you will find multiple small pinholes and/or the end cap seals are failing. A new core will not only...
• Re: Arbitrating VW - Vanagon Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 02:11:37 -0500
  ...The only problem is, It >may be going again, >and after only 22 K miles on the new one! (hopefully, it's a pinhole...
• Re: Wierd coolant overflow problem......help needed.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 09:59:29 -0400
  ...Some people have told stories of pinhole radiator leaks that weren't obvious under pressure but let air in under vaccuum. David Brodbeck, N8SRE...
• Re: need headlight lenses
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 07:57:43 -0700
  ...M --- Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> wrote: > Hi all, They flunked me on my > right headlight lens which has a pinhole and there...
• Re: Radiator flush substance ...
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:01:51 -0400
  ...Prestone or the others work, but as they clean they also remove whatever gunk is clogging your pinhole leaks. True, you could argue that...
• AC high pressure hose leaks-87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Mon, 10 May 2004 16:56:19 -0400
  Greetings, My 87 westy has a bunch of pinhole leaks just after the compressor connection in the first 6 inches of the high pressure...
• Re: Ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:21:25 -0400
  ...8:40 Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Just read this on an RV site: > > *A pinhole-size leak in a radiator or...
• Thanks to all of you - and HEADLIGHT REPAIR!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:35:17 -0400
  ...I had a couple of suggestions on pinhole repair - clear silicone, aquarium sealant, and a windshield stone chip repair kit. Are these actually all...
• Pressure test cooling system howto?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:25:50 -0700
  ...I suspect the hose either has a pinhole, or the head flange is leaking, but need to pressure test. Can I hook up my...
• Re: Need help with rust- window frame
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 13:01:20 EDT
  ...fiberglass or epoxy metal, or braze up holes (or if SMALL pinholes, bondo is ok (paint ~usually~ wont stick to silicone, tho i have...
• Power Steering Hose Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 05:28:04 EDT
  The high pressure power steering hose leading from the power steering pump to the pack developed a series of pinhole leaks and needed to...
• ??? Syncro front half-shaft removal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 9:16:02 PST
  Has anyone removed the half-shaft(s) from the front of a Syncro? My CV boot developed a pinhole over the weekend, and needs...
• Re: Alert:Water tube
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 15:18:46 -0300 (ADT)
  ...This pipe was pinholed and dripping onto the exhaust where it hissed. Never dripped to the ground, very sneaky leak. Took off the pipe...