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Date:         Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:48:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Project Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Project Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
In-Reply-To:  <BLU177-W259A0A98545F6A80E423EEE0D00@phx.gbl>
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Huh, my neighbor has a white TDI Jetta with exhaust pipe extension that turns down. I always thought it looked tacky but now realize it may have some real functional value.

I guess the best thing is identify the residue. If its soot, put 3 coats of wax on the back on the van so the spots wipe off easily.

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of James Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 12:10 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon

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One thing that helped was an exhaust extension that was turned down, so the exhaust was more likely to hit the ground or be carried away from the vehicle by the air stream under it. ...


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