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Date:         Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:55:26 -0500
Reply-To:     Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
Comments: To: Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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He probably meant a silicone type material. Silicone sprays and glues are forbidden because they ruins the O2 sensor.

Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 6:36 PM Subject: Re: [VANAGON] 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?

> When you say "siliconing", what do you mean. Spray silicone on it or put > some silicone calk on it? > Zoltan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 10:59 AM > Subject: Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions? > > > >I use JB weld to repair cases at the water pump surface on a regular basis. > > Pitted aluminum is not something that JB weld sticks to very well so you > > need to use a drummel tool and clean the hole out and then do the repair. > > if its a in van repair consider siliconing the new oring after cleaning > > the > > surface as best you can > > Bob Donalds > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Daryl Christensen" <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 12:44 PM > > Subject: Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions? > > > > > >> Regarding the pitted waterpump surface...Using JB is fairly common to > >> make > >> sure this area will seal correctly. I and many other have done it > >> professionally for years with no issues. Smooth on with a very flat blade > >> ( I use a razor blade) and hit it with a flat file after its dry to be > >> sure > >> the area is truly flat. > >> I use W7DTC plugs (the tripple electrode style)...never liked platinums > >> much...but the wr7dp should work... > >> Daryl of AA Transaxle > >> Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > >> 1-877-377-0773 toll free > >> 425-788-4070 > >> aatransaxle.com > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM> > >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > >> Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 9:32 PM > >> Subject: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions? > >> > >> > >>> *** also i pulled the water pump off and found small pitting at the seal > >>> O-ring area. is it best to use a very small amount of gasket material > >>> and > >>> if so what type and > >>> brand would be best or try and fill it with something such as JB weld ( > >>> not a favorite) or something else?? just concerned that it may not seal > >>> with out something. > >>> thanks Jonce > >>> > >> > > >


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