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Underbody protection update
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 4 Nov 2013 19:11:55 -0800
I squeezed in some time to do more on the side plate underbody protection yesterday and today. Story and pics here: http://shufti.wordpress...
Re: O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:02:45 -0500
...I think their is something else going on as you said. > > Thanks for all the Knowledge. > > > Bob > > https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...
extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:14:08 -0800
finally finished, mostly, the light underbody protection plate I started some weeks ago. It is meant to protect the coolant lines, heater lines, and...
More diddling around under the van
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:43:58 -0700
After making the propshaft protection plate I tried to keep some momentum going ( and I had some free time in the shop) and started...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:27:48 -0800
The Bell Belly Belt? On Nov 20, 2013, at 3:14 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > finally finished, mostly, the light underbody protection plate I...
Re: Headlight Protection
Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
Fri, 19 Apr 2002 10:07:29 EDT
hey there evilpig...look up fast forward.com, these dudes sell smoke colored and clear colored light protection..somewhere's around 30/40 bucks...
Road Hazard Protection
Historical mailing list - Bowie, Mark T
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 11:01:41 -0800
Is road hazard protection for tires a wise investment? I've searched the archives (when I can get the search function to respond) and...
Re: Underbody protection update
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 13:08:16 -0700
...Story and pics here: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/vanagon-syncro-more-underbody-protection-update/
Re: OIL LIGHT wire protection...A better way 1200 degrees of protection W/no BURN
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 02:49:44 -0500
...OIL LIGHT wire protection...A better way 1200 degrees of protection W/no BURN ><< $30+ on the roll of 12', >> > >You can get a...
Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Fry
Tue, 7 Aug 2001 14:17:39 -0400
...Thanks Stephen If it works would be great protection for my upcoming purchase of an EVC
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...
still not finished with extended underbody protection
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 9 Nov 2013 20:11:08 -0800
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/vanagon-syncro-more-underbody-protection-another-update/ alistair
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:54:47 -0800
...It is not meant to protect against boulders :) >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/vanagon-syncro-more-underbody-protection-pretty-well-finished/ >> >> alistair
Re: O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:52:14 +0000
...Bob https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fidiopath2020.wordpress.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cf3f08368cf494ad3b32408d7d10dd377%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637207729623005300...
Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:30:42 +1000
...I still have the original type steel bumper,but mounted behind that (as in facing rear-wards) is a tubular steel protection bar that...
Re: purpose of fuel hose sleeves
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 8 Nov 2008 19:18:50 -0500
I would say abrasion protection is the main goal as I doubt much heat protection would be had from them. I have seen many...
Re: purpose of fuel hose sleeves
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:20:45 -0800
I've used a steel braided sleeve in the past for abrasion protection. They're an adjustable, universal fit. http://www.jegs.com/p...
freeze protection
Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 07:36:19 -0500
...wintertime watertank freeze protection. Drain the tank as much as possible, then pour in a bottle of vodaka, Gin, or , my favorite choice, peppermint...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:35:25 -0800
...It is not meant to protect against boulders :) >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/vanagon-syncro-more-underbody-protection-pretty-well-finished/ >> >> alistair >
Re: Road Hazard Protection
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 16:11:42 -0400
...malcolm s > >Is road hazard protection for tires a wise investment?
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:20:54 -0800
...extra underbody protection plate finished Mike, you have list member discounts on your products? Alistair > On Nov 20, 2013, at 3:54 PM, Mike...
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: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:08:45 -0700
...the diesel engine protection plate replaces the "noise capsule". The plans and maunufacturing notes for the plate are also in the "Journeys Under Difficult...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:28:04 -0800
...It is not meant to protect against boulders :) >>> >>> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/vanagon-syncro-more-underbody-protection-pretty-well-finished/ >>> >>> alistair
millenium viruses
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 17 Dec 1999 08:05:26 -0800
...Also, virus protection can only protect us AFTER the virus has been discovered and a protection routine written by the virus protection companies and...
Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:44:09 -0500
...With 18% greater cut resistance than standard KEVLARR for maximum protection, Memphis Glove's newest line of KEVLARR Plus products feature knitted wrists for...
Re: VIRUS WARNING..
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:43:43 -0600
I have been running my Mac for 9 months in all kinds of weird internet environments without protection at all. Entity DaveC spoke thus...
Re: O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:42:19 -0500
...running? Check voltage sensor to ground? > > > > Thanks > Bob > > https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fidiopath2020.wordpress.com&data=02...
Guns and their utility
Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 16:20:49 -0800
...788 14 Mass shootings 386 14 Police 82 10 Protection of property (business) 41 1 Protection of property (home) 12 0 Protection of self...
Re: removal of propane tank
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:20:09 -0600
...I found it easier to install with the protection plate removed. Also, if you get the two white plastic snap-on covers for the...
Re: Side Step Source? Problem Solved
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 14:02:05 -0700
...step you want or rocker protection? My message previously > about Das Mule's product is really a rocker protection device. Pretty heavy > duty, one...
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...
Window tint and UV protection
Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 11:06:13 -0600
...It APPEARS both cars offer about the same level of protection. It APPEARED the beads changed about halfway from white (no UV) to their...
Re: Car covers for Vanagon/beating the sun
Historical mailing list - Terry
Thu, 24 May 2001 21:52:24 -0500
...The Evolution 4 is another excellent cover, by Covercraft, a little heavier in weight, but offers the same excellent protection, with a litte more...
Re: O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:32:46 -0500
...I think their is something else going on as you said. > > Thanks for all the Knowledge. > > > Bob > > https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...
Re: Polish or Wax?
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:01:32 -0600
...Polish is just a finer grade of rubbing compound, with a little wax in it for protection. Wax is for a protection coat over...
purpose of fuel hose sleeves
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:10:03 -0500
Are the white plastic/vinyl "sleeves" on the fuel hose in the engine compartment there mainly for protection against abrasion, or as heat shields...
Re: Possible ebay scam
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 20 Apr 2002 00:14:42 +1200
>I wrote back stating that I >was apprehensive to operate outside the protection of the ebay system There is ZERO protection of your money...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:10:14 -0800
...On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 3:14 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > finally finished, mostly, the light underbody protection plate I...
Re: new fuel (LVC), Dead Cats
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 14 Sep 2005 13:13:47 -0700
...protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > Lorraine Sym > 1981 Westy "MIA" > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection...
Copyright Fiasco
Historical mailing list - Timothy E. Woenker
Mon, 20 Apr 1998 16:26:33 -0500
...This copyright thing, coming to a head, is really counterproductive and probably offers you scant protection over what little protection you really had to...
Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:09:14 -0500
...With 18% greater cut resistance than > standard KEVLARR for maximum protection, Memphis Glove's newest line of > KEVLARR Plus products feature knitted wrists for...
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...
Re: Delivery Protection
Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:30:16 -0500
Secure Mail System Beta Test.
Re: OIL LIGHT wire protection...A better way 1200 degrees of protection W/no BURN
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:43:59 EDT
<< $30+ on the roll of 12', >> You can get a 25' is 7.95/various colors 9.95 or 50' is 14.95/various...
Headlight Protection
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 23:04:30 +0000
...That got me to thinking about protection for the new (to me) lamps when I install them. Matthew Pollard has some clear plastic film...
Re: Side Step Source? Problem Solved
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:57:55 -0700
Loren, is it just a step you want or rocker protection? My message previously about Das Mule's product is really a rocker protection...
Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:46:21 -0600
...The power unit protection plate can only be installed on VW Transporter vehicles with Diesel engine when the noise capsule is removed, this Is...
Re: Al foil protection/Friday
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 07:43:31 -0700
...Al foil protection/Friday > At 07:08 AM 10/27/2000 -0700, andy & lisa wrote: > >The voices told me there would be non-beleivers...
Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:21:30 -0600
...It's not just for freezing > protection ..it might help cool better too, plus the corosion protection > factor. > so never ever run pure water...
Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 18:19:59 -0700
no, no, no! *S* the protection plate described in the tech manual replaces the" noise capsule" and connects to the already-in-place muffler...
Re: O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 01:41:07 +0000
...running? Check voltage sensor to ground? Thanks Bob https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fidiopath2020.wordpress.com&data=02...
Re: New circuit board options
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:01:55 -0500
...I’m looking at both the Vanagon.org <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvanagon.org%2F&data=02...
Re: Rust protection - Oiling - caution
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:31:10 EDT
...Rust protection - Oiling - caution >> I have been using Krown rust protection on my '87 Westy since the day I bought it way back in...
Re: Pop-up Roof & Bumper
Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
Sun, 5 Oct 1997 21:35:31 -0700
> > Since the AL rear bumper is so weak as to give almost no protection at > all, and now minor taps have bent both ends...
Re: Al foil protection/Friday
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:23:24 -0700
...Al foil protection/Friday > Ohh...that explains what they are saying.....I'm getting boiled...I'm > getting boiled....I'm getting boiled > > Ric...
Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:40:21 -0800
...best spam protection around >>> http://mail.yahoo.com >>> >>> > > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail...
Thoughts on paint protection
Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:08:42 -0500
...I was thinking about getting the nose repainted (from the seams inwards) and investing in one of those paint protection films. Any thoughts? Anyone...
Re: Al foil protection/Friday
Historical mailing list - andy & lisa
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 07:08:44 -0700
The voices told me there would be non-beleivers......LOL
Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:05:55 -0800
OK,� some good discussions about routing and chafing protection.� Anybody got some idea on time interval between replacement of fuel injector hose?� I mean...