Date:         Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:10:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: replacing window glass seals
Comments: To: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com>
In-Reply-To:  <B1D28D71-B6F6-4D8A-9F7F-DCA2F2C2744A@aol.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252

In chemical work glycerin is the traditional lubricant when putting glass
tubing thru rubber stoppers.  Of course there is rubber and there is
rubber...



On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 5:59 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:

>         Not good for the rubber.  Krown Oil or similar oil that will keep
> the rubber SOFT is important.  That’s why I do not use any sealant as
> discussed in an earlier posting.  If the rubber is nice and soft and the
> frame in good condition all nicely painted then no sealant is needed.
>
>
> On Nov 20, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Automatic digest processor <
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>
> > I have nboty had the pleasure of replacing a window and seal myself -
> > but I would think that Glycerin would be an optimum lubricant for the
> > task! Get it at the drug store.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
> '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel
> Trains (Collection for sale)
> Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the
> Ottawa Valley
> BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 05 ~ 08, 2014
>