Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:42:00 -0800
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Another helpful product
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aaahhh... the Rescue Tape... here's my story..
Long ago we went camping in Death Valley. All went well, we stayed for a
week enjoying the scenery and good time. The day before we left for home I
noticed a coolant leak... Ouch... It was the small curvy hose attached to
the heat exchanger behind the oil filter... I took out some rags, cleaned
the hose and made a Rescue Tape wrap...
About 5 years later I brought the van to a mechanic for the engine
rebuild.... Few days later after removing the engine he asked me...*"How
long was that Rescue Tape in there?"*
what...what...? Then I remembered.... errrr....about 5 to 6 years....
:-)
On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 2:36 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> Yes, I too carry Rescue Tape; it's in the Vanagon somewhere!! I have
> never used, I have no experience with it whatsover, but it was suggested as
> a good product. It might come in handy someday though, it might be
> expired, maybe I should order a new package. Along with that J-B Weld
> epoxy stuff...again, I strongly endorse. Whatever it takes to get to the
> next town. And in all my travels across the USA and Canada and Mexico
> (nearly 300K miles), it's just nice to have...to get out of some kind of
> jam and then do the proper fix.
>
> On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 02:18:32 PM PST, Eric Caron <
> ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> OK,
>
> Now that is very cool. And along with rescue tape I may just have
> to carry that with me. If not for me then for my friends traveling with
> me.
>
> And I’ve been reading Jim’s and other posts and never heard of
> this stuff before!
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> > On Dec 12, 2022, at 11:35 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Speaking of helpful products that come in a slice-off tube, I was amazed
> when years ago I was driving my diesel westy through a rural field on a
> rough road and noticed after I parked that my gas tank had been split open
> and was leaking. I drove to the nearest auto parts store and described the
> problem. They sold me a gas tank repair stick that you cut off and roll
> into a ball until the two components are mixed together and then plug it
> into the hole in the bottom of the tank. I did that and it held perfectly
> for a decade until I got around to installing a new tank.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 6:33 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net
> <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> > Hey,
> >
> > That looks useful. I have something like that I picked up but not as
> strong or versatile. I will get some of this down the road.
> >
> > eRic
> >
> >
> > > On Dec 11, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET
> <mailto:rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>> wrote:
> > >
> > > I submit: J-B Weld High Heat epoxy putty. This stuff comes in a
> tube. It's only about $8 on Amazon. You just slice off an appropriate
> amount; then knead it back and forth with your fingers, roll it out like
> Silly Putty, fold back on itself, do it some more to mix hardener and epoxy
> (cleanup on fingers is achieved with Rubbing Alcohol).
> > > After 24 hours, this stuff is rock solid. I have fixed many things in
> Vanagon and also around the house. Broken plastic parts? Ovaled holes in
> sheet metal? Metal to plastic bond? No problem....this stuff works...and
> so easy. You might have to get a little creative depending on your fix.
> > >
> > > On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 05:45:31 AM PST,
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net> <
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net>> wrote:
> > >
> > > That Scotch Brite product is great. I was first introduced to it
> years ago at work. We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was
> clean. It comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose
> into something useless quickly. Heck, once I have a somewhat used pad, I
> move it into the kitchen to clean the bottom of pans. Lots of uses on my
> New England based Westy.
> > > Dave B.the Boston one
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET <mailto:
> rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>>
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > Sent: Fri, Dec 9, 2022 1:23 pm
> > > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Back to fuses
> > >
> > > Actually, I think I used one of those modern marvels...a Red
> Scotch-brite pad....not steel wool. I love those! Great invention. No
> muss, no fuss, just great results. And no need for brand name
> Vaseline...just go to CVS or your Dollar Store, petroleum jelly. Heck, I
> use this cheapo junk for just about any electrical connection. (Also, PJ
> is used on high end medical devices where electricity is involved, I
> know.) Remote control batteries for TV; Harbor Freight LED flashlights.
> The issue is always the same: corrosion. And how to prevent it from
> happening.
> > >
> > > On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 09:07:01 AM PST, Richard Koerner <
> rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net <mailto:rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
> > >
> > > One thing I did on a whim....one by one, remove the old fuse. Gently
> use steel wool to enhance connectivity on both end of fuse and also metal
> contacts. And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. Corrosion
> protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago. I am
> glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal on Battery before
> doing this job.
> > >
> > > On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 08:56:25 AM PST, Todd Last <
> rubatoguy@comcast.net <mailto:rubatoguy@comcast.net>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Or use a glass to mini fuse adapter
> > >
> https://www.thingsnotable.com/?pgid=l4ybyll1-f81918c3-d39c-4488-9d63-d4508279ded8
> <
> https://www.thingsnotable.com/?pgid=l4ybyll1-f81918c3-d39c-4488-9d63-d4508279ded8
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 12/6/2022 6:52 AM, Eric Caron wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > If you were to replace the fuses in a 84 would you use never used
> vintage fuses or new ones?
> > >
> > > Do they crumble just from being older or from being in use?
> > >
> > > I have both new old ones and new new ones available.
> > >
> > > Eric Caron
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
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