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Subject:Re: VAG Internal Instructions Underbody Wax and Preservation
From:David Milo
Date:Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:43:06 -0400

Thank you!

Dave Milo

On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM, Derek Drew <derekdrew@derekmail.com> wrote:

> Especially for fans of obscure VW OEM internal factory repair
> literature..... here is a treat of the week!
>
> <https://docs.google.com/open?**id=**0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA<https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA>
> >h**ttps://docs.google.com/open?**id=**0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA<https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA>
>
>
> The link I just gave is the factory's "further-reading" or detailed
> instructions for the VW OEM instruction page emphasizing the
> importance of spraying wax into the rear trailing arms of Vanagon to
> preserve them from rusting.
>
> The document also relates to the page that emphasizes the same thing
> for some of the front lower control arms. It was released in North
> America to Volkswagen Dealers.
>
> I put this up just in time for you to start thinking about the coming
> winter and salt season.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> -- Derek Drew
>
> In case of difficulty with the above link.....
>
> Try entering it as
>
> <https://docs.google.com/file/**d/**0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA/**
> edit?pli=1<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA/edit?pli=1>
> >https://docs.**google.com/file/d/**0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA/**
> edit?pli=1<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8sxgRMrur9XdnhxLU5KTWg5eTA/edit?pli=1>
>
>
> Note that this document is meant to be *appended* to the Bentley page
> about the wax preservation for the Vanagon rear trailing arms (and
> pre-mid-88 syncro front lower control arms), but it does not show the
> Vanagon parts explicitly on its own. Nevertheless, the Vanagon
> instructions reference this document.
>
>
>
> ______________________________**_________________
> Derek Drew
> Washington DC / New York
> derekdrew@derekmail.com
> Email is best normally but...
> PHONE: 202-966-7907 (Call the number at left normally)
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>

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