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• Re: Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 20:45:20 -0700
  One caution on the Radio Shack cleaner. Make sure that you do not use cleaner/lubricant (also called tv tuner cleaner) as this will...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:18:10 -0500
  ...I tried detergents, brake cleaner and various other car cleaners before trying the Orange Hand Cleaner with pumice. Nothing else before the hand cleaner...
• Re: Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1 - use Brake Parts cleaner...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 29 May 2005 13:09:47 -0500
  ...Gasoline is also a great cleaner, along with kerosine. All of the above will clean any engine squeaky clean, without scrubbing. Brake cleaner evaporates...
• air filter sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 11:20:40 -0600
  ...I have the original '58 air cleaner. The question of the moment is, can I use the original air cleaner with a '70 engine...
• Re: Vanagon door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 02:19:07 -0400
  In a message Bill Abbott writes: > I personally prefer light oil or WD40 for cleaning >locks as opposed to killer parts cleaners, since I...
• Trannsmission Care
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 20:40:14 -0500
  ...If a check valve is used, make sure you connect so that the cleaner will flow through all the lines. DO NOT run cleaner...
• Engine cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:43:19 +0000
  FYI - I've had really good results with S-100 Motorcycle cleaner to clean my engine. (Also sold as Honda motrocycle cleaner) It is...
• Re: Removed cv clean grease at tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 07:55:21 -0400
  I wiped out as much grease as I could then used brake cleaner to flush out what was left. I used brake cleaner that...
• RE: THE DIRTY WORK
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 15:46:02 -0700
  It was I! Yes, I tried citrus based hand cleaner, Gunk and Simple Green on the rear engine support for my '70 single cab...
• Re: electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:50:03 -0700
  ...electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning I agree with you Alistair... Isopropanol is an ideal cleaner with almost zero residue, but getting it to spray hard...
• Wheel Cleaner Spray Bottle Rant
  Historical mailing list - luvoldvws
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:01:49 -0700
  To all, Has anyone else notice this? The last two bottles of spray wheel cleaner that I purchased, the pump spray quit working before...
• Re: Odd looking air cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:48:08 -0800
  That's definitely a factory air cleaner... for a Ford or Chevy. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Fuel Injector Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 13:28:41 -0500 (EST)
  Being a neophyte with a wasserboxer engine I am looking for opinion on fuel injector cleaner. The archives have several messages endorsing the use...
• Re: most excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 19:48:23 -0800
  > most excellent cleaner > > Besides HOT, soapy, water, an excellent cleaner is Wurth's > Cleans-All. Actually, I could use general advice: after dirt-roading...
• electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 18:46:28 -0700
  You know, good old 95% ethanol or 95% isopropanol works real well as a cleaner for the carbon track/copper arm assembly in the...
• Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 12:08:21 -0800
  I added STP or similar injector cleaner to fuel tank. 1/2 bottle per 1/2 tank then remainder in a full tank. The...
• Re: Engine Degreasing
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:50:23 -0700
  I have had great luck with S100 total cycle cleaner. Spray on, spray off with water. Also sold at Honda dealers rebadged as Honda...
• Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 11:08:54 -0500
  What type of cleaner? Was this running a bottle through the fuel tank or one of those run the engine on the injector cleaner...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:05:30 -0700
  ...From what you're saying the top hose went to air cleaner pre filter, the bottom hose went to air cleaner *post* filter, This...
• Diesel as carb/injector cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:27:01 +1000
  Hi Volks, I was recently buying fuel and a bottle of injector cleaner from a service station owner I know when (regarding the injector...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:26:56 -0700
  ...I sprayed electronic cleaner on some brushes on a electric motor. The brushes desolved!!! That you got away with it indicates that all electronic...
• leaving fuel injector cleaner in the tank for nine months
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 23:27:13 -0800
  hello list, i just poured a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in my full gastank only to find out ten minutes later that my...
• Re: POR-15????
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:54:39 -0500
  Don't use carb cleaner, it leaves a residue. Laquer thinner makes an excellent metal prep. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 20:18:58 -0700
  I generally stay away the commercial cleaners as they tend to leave residual. I prefer to use alcohol, and some time soap and water...
• Awesome tirel cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 11:14:08 -0800
  I just found an amazing wheel and tire cleaner called "awesome tire cleaner." I've used a few products for wheel cleaning in the...
• Re: POR-15????
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:34:22 -0500
  What do people suggest for cleaning before using this stuff? Will carb cleaner work? I'm having a little trouble finding the special POR...
• Re: Chevron Techron Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Feb 1995 06:04:40 -0400 (EDT)
  To echo Joel's comments about Techron, etc.....my usual method of adding Techron, or any fuel injection cleaner, etc. is that if I...
• Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:26:43 -0500
  ...Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor? I added STP or similar injector cleaner to fuel tank. 1/2 bottle per 1/2 tank then...
• Syncro air cleaners
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 00:10:38 -0500 (EST)
  Kyle - I just got my Syncro air cleaner today, it is awesome. It puts the wimpy 2wd ones to shame. Needless to say the...
• quick question???
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Tue, 22 May 2001 14:49:04 -0400
  ...Replace the fuel filter or add the injection cleaner. Also, should I run the gas tank down before adding the injection cleaner? '84 westy...
• Re: Bad Gas...gummed up stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:13:57 -0600
  On Jul 24, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Steven Johnson wrote: > Is Mek stronger than typical carb cleaner? It's actually IN many carb...
• Re: Wheel Cleaner Spray Bottle Rant
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:14:40 -0500
  ...There is a property of wheel cleaner that wears >out pump sprayers prematurely. > >or > >3. Wheel cleaner manufacturers want to sell you more >wheel...
• AFM cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:47:34 -0800
  Marshall mentioned cleaning the resistive surface of the AFM with electrical contact cleaner. This sounds like a good thing to do even though I...
• Re: Best Hand Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 24 May 1999 21:21:27 -0600
  ...WD-40 as hand cleaner ... Yet another use for this miracle product. An interesting writeup on WD-40 is at http://www.forbes.com...
• Pop-top Cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 18:33:52 -0500
  ...Any miracle cleaners or restoratives that are worth a try? [text/html]
• Re: Fuel Injector Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sat, 08 Mar 1997 06:03:54 -0500
  ...One "Cleaner" that I personally like is a Lubro Moly product called Ventil Sauber (Valve Cleaner??)this is a solvent added to gas tank...
• Re: I need a POWERFUL upholstery cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 10:16:36 -0400
  ...I have used the upholstery cleaners you can get in auto parts stores with plastic scrubbers etc., and some of the spot removers and...
• Re: Engine cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:45:57 -0700
  ...Stephen --- rubatoguy@comcast.net wrote: > FYI - I've had really good results with S-100 > Motorcycle cleaner to clean my engine. > (Also sold as...
• Re: Electronic Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:03:52 -0700
  Jason, Why you have the electric cleaner, make sure you also spray the throttle plate/spring... make sure it moves easily. then while you...
• Re: Cleaning Interior: carpet/rugs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 21:44:49 EDT
  ...Cleaned the carpet with the carpet cleaner and now no more wet dog smell. I got a bottle of the heavy duty spot cleaner...
• How to remove/replace airflow meter ?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 09:53:27 -0700
  ...So far I've removed the electrical connector, the hose connector and all the air-cleaner clips. The air-cleaner cover will not budge...
• Re: Diesel as carb/injector cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:41:17 -0500
  ...Injector cleaner doesn't cost that much. I would argue that no one needs to ever buy a hammer. Rocks, bricks, and hunks of...
• Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 16 May 2009 10:29:49 -0700
  ...Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ??? > I need to thoroughly clean the dash and some other plastics. > > I want to try and prevent...
• Alternate Air Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:23:49 -0600
  Can someone point me in the direction of alternative air cleaner/filter setups for the 2.1L WBX? I remember seeing one somewhere but...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:30:08 -0500
  tried the contact cleaner first:I use it on all electrical I touch,good stuff,but does'nt seem to clean like carb cleaner...
• Re: Pop-top Cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:09:15 -0400
  ...Pop-top Cleaner? Try Castrol Super Clean, a bristle brush, and a sponge. Be careful to wash it off well with water, especially if...
• Re: Engine cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 15:34:12 -0800
  Hey Michael, Have no insight as to engine cleaners. Buy what is on sale? Watch for cleaners that dissolve Asphalt/Blacktop if one is...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 11 May 2007 14:06:17 -0500
  ...Use Permatex Brake and Parts Cleaner to remove oil. Use Permatex Gasket Remover to remove old gaskets." The material safety data sheet for their...
• Re: Yikes!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:21:51 -0400
  ...My brother warned me of this years ago (aka that brake cleaner can break down into phosgene.) Brake cleaner is great stuff, but it...
• 85 Vanagon throttle valve switch -- update
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 19:51:41 -0400
  ...Half a can of brake cleaner, and a quarter can of carburetor cleaner later, we had a throttle body that was /much/ cleaner, and...
• Speaking of coolant hoses...
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 11:32:04 EDT
  I had the air cleaner off of my '91 over the weekend. I noticed a small diameter coolant hose under the air cleaner - it...
• Re: Techron vs. other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:21:31 -0500
  No, Techron is a unique patented cleaner than no-one else is allowed to copy. Tom www.stir-plate.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Wheel Cleaner Spray Bottle Rant
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:33:01 -0500
  ...There is a property of wheel cleaner that wears > out pump sprayers prematurely. > > or > > 3. Wheel cleaner manufacturers want to sell you more > wheel...
• Re: I need a POWERFUL upholstery cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 12:01:51 -0700
  Go out and rent a commercial carpet cleaner you would use to clean your house carpets, it will usually have upholstery attachments as well...
• Re: Syncro Air Cleaners, $20.00!
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  11 Jan 97 12:59:21 EST
  ...Syncro Air Cleaners, $20.00! > I'm letting the list know that I obtained 60 of the Syncro Style Air >Cleaners (Will fit any...
• Re: POR-15????
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:26:41 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dennis Haynes wrote: >Don't use carb cleaner, it leaves a residue. Laquer thinner makes an >excellent metal prep...
• Chevron FI Cleaner Specifics
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Feb 1995 13:53:00 CST
  There's been a lot of recent good-mouthing of Chevron fuel injector cleaner on this list and on rec.autos.vw lately. I...
• Re: cleaning, rust prevention, and soundproofing questions
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:20:43 -0400
  ...Simple Green and Simple Green Carpet cleaner, the latter seems very good at pulling stuff off without being very harsh or smelly. Also Prestone...
• Re: Engine Degreasing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:24:00 -0700
  ...Engine Degreasing I have had great luck with S100 total cycle cleaner. Spray on, spray off with water. Also sold at Honda dealers rebadged...
• Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - willw
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 17:55:19 -0400
  Have any listmembers specifically used Radio Shack's electronic cleaner to clean the AFM contacts. I can't find the QD?? anywhere and I...