Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:17:12 -0500
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Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Feb 2014 (#2014-100)
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All,
Thanks for the reply on the speedometer lube. I was thinking tri-flo or
something similar but I see from the responses, there are some
alternatives.
As for the question on the front turn indicator sockets, it seems that
just doing a basic search on a few of the vendors without the "correct"
terminology did not yield anything so I did not check too many others after
that. Shame on me. I now have several sources and I'm most appreciative
for everyone inputa and reply. Soon, I should be able to stop putting my
hand out the window giving hand signals. It's so ineffective, to say the
least. Legal, but almost useless.
Dennis, I'm just going to let the whole "lube" discussion die off before it
get's any unwanted attention or comments. We all know what you wanted to
say ;)
Thanks to everyone
TJ
87 Wolfsburg
On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <
LISTSERV@gerry.vanagon.com> wrote:
> There are 21 messages totalling 895 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. Rusted out light sockets (3)
> 2. Choice of Lube (4)
> 3. Vanagon Stereo Override? (7)
> 4. interesting vanagon for sale in victoria
> 5. Solar Stuff
> 6. Looking for OE cruise parts 89 Weekender
> 7. Fifth connection on relay (2)
> 8. Fifth connection found (2)
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:24:49 -0500
> From: TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Rusted out light sockets
>
> Does anyone sell the front turn indicator sockets? The salt air here has
> finally caught up with mine and the tabs that contact the base of the bulbs
> are completely gone. If not new, anyone (desert southwest!) have any for
> sale?
>
> Thanks,
>
> TJ
> 87 Wolfsburg
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:11:43 -0500
> From: TonyCollin <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Choice of Lube
>
> I think lubricant usage and the type is a personal choice.=20
>
> Just saying. =20
>
> T.=20
>
> On Feb 18, 2014, at 12:59 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> wrote:=
>
>
> NOT EAT!
>
> Someone needs to develop "content" or "intent" checkers to go with the
> spell=
> and grammar checkers.=20
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----=20
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of D=
> ave Mcneely
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:20 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Choice of Lube
>
> ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:=20
> > The squeaking-squealing is often from the speedometer head itself, not=20
> > the cable. Lubricant will usually quiet it. You need to make sure the=20
> > lubricant will eat the plastic parts of the speedometer.
>
> Yes, you really want those parts eaten. Provides energy for the
> lubricant. =
> Just kidding. Dave
>
> >=20
> > Dennis
> >=20
> >=20
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On=20
> > Behalf Of Stephen Grisanti
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 8:52 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Choice of Lube
> >=20
> > I have lots of bike lubes around the house and usually try them first.=20
> > A waxy chain lube like something from Finish Line would likely spray=20
> > on wet and then set up once it dribbled down to the remote parts of the
> ca=
> ble.
> > Worth a try.=20
> >=20
> > Stephen
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> > On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 12:56 AM, TJ Hemrick=20
> > <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
> > wrote:
> >=20
> > Just wondering what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky=20
> > speedo cable. I'm heading the route of fast and easy since I need to=20
> > pull my cluster anyway. I'm thinking of just shooting some spray lube=20
> > down that thing. Then I started wondering, WD-40 (probably too thin),=20
> > silicone (maybe not the right choice), lightweight oil (ehh...) or=20
> > some super secret only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I=20
> > know my old man would have pulled that cable out the dust cap and=20
> > slathered it with white lithium but I wonder how much would actually=20
> > stay on it by the time it was fully in place. Just wondering if anyone
> ha=
> s any other thoughts.
> >=20
> > Thanks
> >=20
> > TJ
> > 87 Wolfsburg
>
> --
> David McNeely
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 06:43:58 -0500
> From: "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Choice of Lube
>
> I have used high-tech bicycle lube with a drip applicator and let gravity
> do=
> its thing. It helped.
>
> Chris.
>
> Wys=C5=82ane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia Feb 17, 2014 o godz. 19:10 TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
> napisa=C5=82=
> (a):
>
> > Just wondering what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky
> > speedo cable. I'm heading the route of fast and easy since I need to
> pull=
>
> > my cluster anyway. I'm thinking of just shooting some spray lube down
> tha=
> t
> > thing. Then I started wondering, WD-40 (probably too thin), silicone
> > (maybe not the right choice), lightweight oil (ehh...) or some super
> secre=
> t
> > only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I know my old man would
> hav=
> e
> > pulled that cable out the dust cap and slathered it with white lithium
> but=
>
> > I wonder how much would actually stay on it by the time it was fully in
> > place. Just wondering if anyone has any other thoughts.
> >=20
> > Thanks
> >=20
> > TJ
> > 87 Wolfsburg
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:09:06 -0800
> From: Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Rusted out light sockets
>
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_129_595/turn-signal-bulb-holder.html
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> TJ Hemrick
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 2:22 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rusted out light sockets
>
> Nobody? Hmmnn, it's not like I'm asking what kind/size tires to run or
> what kind of oil to use. I know, I'll start a "what size battery fits
> ______"? thread.
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 7:24 PM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone sell the front turn indicator sockets? The salt air here
> > has finally caught up with mine and the tabs that contact the base of
> > the bulbs are completely gone. If not new, anyone (desert southwest!)
> > have any for sale?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > TJ
> > 87 Wolfsburg
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:22:10 -0500
> From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Re: Rusted out light sockets
>
> I have them in stock if you need them. Part number is 171953053A
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 7:24 PM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone sell the front turn indicator sockets? The salt air here has
> > finally caught up with mine and the tabs that contact the base of the
> bulbs
> > are completely gone. If not new, anyone (desert southwest!) have any for
> > sale?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > TJ
> > 87 Wolfsburg
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:52:46 -0500
> From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Choice of Lube
>
> Triflow...good stuff.
> Works well on squealing heater fans if you can get it in there. :-)
> Also recommended for Vanagon locks.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net
> >wrote:
>
> > On 2/18/2014 7:51 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote:
> >
> >> I have lots of bike lubes around the house and usually try them first. A
> >> waxy chain lube like something from Finish Line would likely spray on
> wet
> >> and then set up once it dribbled down to the remote parts of the cable.
> >> Worth a try.
> >>
> >> Stephen
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 12:56 AM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM
> >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Just wondering what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky
> >> speedo cable. I'm heading the route of fast and easy since I need to
> pull
> >> my cluster anyway. I'm thinking of just shooting some spray lube down
> >> that
> >> thing. Then I started wondering, WD-40 (probably too thin), silicone
> >> (maybe not the right choice), lightweight oil (ehh...) or some super
> >> secret
> >> only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I know my old man would
> >> have
> >> pulled that cable out the dust cap and slathered it with white lithium
> but
> >> I wonder how much would actually stay on it by the time it was fully in
> >> place. Just wondering if anyone has any other thoughts.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> TJ
> >> 87 Wolfsburg
> >>
> > After careful consideration, I suggest Triflow...not cheap but cheaper
> > than a new cable......
> >
> > DM&FS
> >
>
>
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:32:22 -0800
> From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Choice of Lube
>
> I used air tool oil, available at those Big Box building suppliers. A
> quart is about the same $ as a few ozs of Triflow. It also has an anti
> sticky ingredient to keep your air tools clean and free-functioning...
>
> I did use Triflow before I figured out how silly it was to waste that
> money. I use the tool oil for all my light oil needs now.
> On Feb 18, 2014 3:39 PM, "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Triflow...good stuff.
> > Works well on squealing heater fans if you can get it in there. :-)
> > Also recommended for Vanagon locks.
> >
> > Larry A.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > On 2/18/2014 7:51 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have lots of bike lubes around the house and usually try them
> first. A
> > >> waxy chain lube like something from Finish Line would likely spray on
> > wet
> > >> and then set up once it dribbled down to the remote parts of the
> cable.
> > >> Worth a try.
> > >>
> > >> Stephen
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 12:56 AM, TJ Hemrick <
> x53gunner@GMAIL.COM
> > >
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Just wondering what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky
> > >> speedo cable. I'm heading the route of fast and easy since I need to
> > pull
> > >> my cluster anyway. I'm thinking of just shooting some spray lube down
> > >> that
> > >> thing. Then I started wondering, WD-40 (probably too thin), silicone
> > >> (maybe not the right choice), lightweight oil (ehh...) or some super
> > >> secret
> > >> only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum. I know my old man would
> > >> have
> > >> pulled that cable out the dust cap and slathered it with white lithium
> > but
> > >> I wonder how much would actually stay on it by the time it was fully
> in
> > >> place. Just wondering if anyone has any other thoughts.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks
> > >>
> > >> TJ
> > >> 87 Wolfsburg
> > >>
> > > After careful consideration, I suggest Triflow...not cheap but cheaper
> > > than a new cable......
> > >
> > > DM&FS
> > >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
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