Sounds like the same tub that people have been cutting up to use as air
scoops on the rear vents.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Wellhouse" <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations

> YES!!!!!  ......supporting our motto..."Never pay retail for anything!!!"
>
> My parts washer is a black plastic tub I got at Lowe's for mixing
> small batches of concrete(maybe 2 12'' by 3' in size)  Small jobs I
> use the aerosol cans on sale wherever, and the bigger jobs find a
> deal on the kerosene or diesel fuel.  I try to use the least amount
> possible.
>
> DM&FS
>
> At 09:48 AM 9/8/2008, Cullen Stewart wrote:
>>My parts washer is straight from the ghetto. I have a large stainless
>>pasta
>>pot with a straining basket and lid. It does the job and was free.
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Tim Marciniak" <tmarciniak@WI.RR.COM>
>>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 6:34 PM
>>Subject: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
>>
>>
>>>Anyone have a suggestion on parts cleaners and which solvent to use?
>>>So far I have looked at two--the 3.5 gallon table top and 20 gallon
>>>sink type both sold at Northern Hydraulics (NH).  There are a few
>>>other companies selling very similar products.  These are not heavy
>>>duty type shop units.  Price is in the $50 to $100 range.  Lots of
>>>negative comments from owners of these things that pumps burnout,
>>>switches fail, and hoses leak after just a short time of ownership.
>>>I have read in other forums that the Monster solvent that NH sell is
>>>ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil.  It
>>>does not seem like these cabinets are made for the traditional type
>>>of solvent like kerosene or mineral spirits either.  My garage is
>>>attached to my house so I am leaning toward using a waterbased
>>>cleaner anyways.
>>>
>>>What are you all doing for cleaning parts anyways?  I use naptha,
>>>mineral spirits, or kerosene and a bucket and its always a mess.
>>>
>>>Tim