In a message dated 1/14/2003 5:15:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Not to forget that too many people over-apply silicone sealer and it
> squeezes into the crankcase/heads, breaking loose to clog oil passageways
> and fry a rod bearing.
> I'm with you- I never apply anything to O-rings - think of this: it did'nt
> come all gooped up with silicone from the factory.
> 

       I never said goop up those O-rings.  What I did say was "apply a light 
coating".  AND how it came from the factory does not make it right.  Evidence 
all the repairs and reengineering we've been doing here on the Vanagon List 
for the last few years.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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