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• Fwd: Re: hook and loop fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:08:26 -0400
  ...It can be removed by soaking it with WD-40 or PB blaster for a bit. <br> Hope this helps<br> I will be...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:09:47 -0400
  ...upgrading brakes in 83.5) I would spray the metal connections down with either PB Blaster or WD-40 a few days before you...
• Re: Exhaust install question -- sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 13:13:32 -0500
  ...Soaking with PB Blaster is probably more effective than Mystery oil, but we all have our favorites. Lots of tapping is good; be cautious...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:01:41 -0500
  ...very, very rusted and you should start > spraying those with PB Blaster penetrating oil right now. And do it like > every few hours until...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:39:10 -0500
  ...I >> could see heat damage on that wire. >> Applied a little JB blaster and warmed the connector slightly and the >> white D connector came...
• Re: Stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:31:15 -0800
  ...Neither my propane torch nor PB > Blaster have worked so far. Patience and persistence being tested. > > On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 8:23...
• Heater Refurbished Still Questions
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:41:36 -0500
  ...I shot down the bearing and all exposed contct points > > with some PB Blaster. I let it sit as I examined the flaps and...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:56:19 -0800
  ...very, very rusted and you should start > spraying those with PB Blaster penetrating oil right now. And do it like > every few hours until...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:35:44 -0700
  ...It will also power small > > radios &, I suppose, blasters. You get the idea. I paid about $100 or so > > for it & love it! > > I...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 21:08:49 -0500
  ...folks was to remove the aftermarket alarm system, remove the ghetto blaster amplifier system, remove the FM booster. Once I got all the twisted...
• Re: Propex alternative? and Fan
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 20:30:24 -0500
  ...Then >>other radiant heaters like buddys, black cats, and so on rounding out >>the bunch, with the exception of Rocket's kero blaster they...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:55:18 +0000
  ...upgrading brakes in 83.5) I would spray the metal connections down with either PB Blaster or WD-40 a few days before you...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 11:34:01 -0800
  ...Good tip on the PB blaster. I snapped a stud replacing >> the other header... (although the 2/4 header hardware looks much less >> corroded...
• Re: Exhaust fun never ends - some progress
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:32:33 -0400
  ...Mind you, I've been alternately heating/icing and applying PB Blaster so the studs are getting a workout. Splined-type extractor did not...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:53:16 -0600
  ...Yes, I pre treated the area with PB Blaster, several times over 3 days. Yes, I whacked it with a hammer(in the proper...
• Re: Lots of talk about Rust...
  Historical mailing list - zzIML-VANAGON
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 20:01:19 -0700
  ...Find a friend with an air compressor and a front yard and sandblast it. $15 for a sand blaster at Wal-Mart and $5...
• hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:28:19 -0500
  ...I get some PB blaster in there and then carefully turned them and they both come loose. That was a relief. When I got...
• Re: Stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:08:03 -0500
  ...Neither my propane torch nor PB > > Blaster have worked so far. Patience and persistence being tested. > > > > On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 8:23...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:49:03 -0800
  ...I have tried spraying it with PB blaster and all manner of pulling on it, but to no avail. It is tricky to try...
• Re: FW: Dash removal - how long
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:32:36 -0500
  ...and the other end > of them is exposed to weather. �PB Blaster and a hand impact tool are > your friends -- a regular driver will...
• Grinders and sanders
  Historical mailing list - Green Eric L
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 20:24:10 -0500
  ...The largest 110v compressor that Sears sells is barely adequate to run the smallest tip available on common siphon-feed abrasive-blasters. This is...
• Re: Propex alternative? and Fan
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 18:55:43 -0800
  ...Then >>> other radiant heaters like buddys, black cats, and so on rounding out >>> the bunch, with the exception of Rocket's kero blaster they...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:00:28 -0500
  ...very, very rusted and you should > start > > spraying those with PB Blaster penetrating oil right now. And do it > like > > every few hours until...
• Re: Water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:56:33 -0500
  ...Start now and put PB Blaster or some other superior penetrating oil on every bolt, nut, etc. Do this a few times before hand...
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:15:28 -0500
  ...When mine was done he ran into difficulty removing the cover off some servo (?) leaving it to soak over the weekend with PB Blaster...
• Re: Exhaust fun never ends - some progress
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:56:01 -0700
  ...Mind you, I've been alternately heating/icing and applying PB Blaster so the studs are getting a workout. Splined-type extractor did not...
• Re: '88 GL Muffler Change - a big PITB!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:39:39 -0400
  ...Soaked them with PB Blaster for three days, giving them all a little squirt three times a day. Third day I began to disassemble...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 16:00:02 -0600
  ...Good tip on the PB blaster. I snapped a stud replacing > >> the other header... (although the 2/4 header hardware looks much less > >> corroded...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 2022 22:52:40 +0000
  ...But, I soaked them last night in BP Blaster and plan to see if I can move that.  I think it needs to go...
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 17:26:43 -0800
  ...Then >> other radiant heaters like buddys, black cats, and so on rounding out >> the bunch, with the exception of Rocket's kero blaster they...
• Re: Propex alternative? and Fan 12 volt ceiling fan.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 00:41:20 -0500
  ...Then >>> other radiant heaters like buddys, black cats, and so on rounding >>> out the bunch, with the exception of Rocket's kero blaster they...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:01:41 -0500
  ...very, very rusted and you should > > start > > > spraying those with PB Blaster penetrating oil right now. And do it > > like > > > every few hours until...
• Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:21:55 -0600
  ...I shot down the bearing and all exposed contct >>> >>> >points > > >>>with some PB Blaster. I let it sit as I examined the flaps and...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:59:16 -0700
  I use either Silicon Lubricant or PB Blaster On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>wrote: > Well...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil cooler upgrade.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:54:46 -0500
  ...Good tip on the PB blaster. I snapped a stud replacing >> the other header... (although the 2/4 header hardware looks much less >> corroded...
• New Motor completed, leaks oil, burns, smoke fills cockpit, recovers!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 22:01:20 -0400
  ...Almost...but the propane tank is off at the sand blaster. So instead, I said a little prayer, talked over the implications with my...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:03:26 -0500
  ...Good tip on the PB blaster. I snapped a stud replacing >>>> the other header... (although the 2/4 header hardware looks much less >>>> corroded...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
  ...storage area) -CB radio mounted on heater diffuset cover -fiamma 'freeway blaster" horn to replace anemic sounding vw horn -SA mudflaps (thanks Ron Salmon...
• Re: Fwd: Re: hook and loop fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:39:13 -0400
  ...It can be removed by soaking it with WD-40 or PB blaster for a bit. <br> Hope this helps<br> I will be...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 6 Dec 2022 13:48:05 -0500
  ...up those screws. > > But, I soaked them last night in BP Blaster and plan to see if I can move that. I think it...
• Re: Exaust system replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 05:32:17 -0700
  ...passenger side front. �The second one I got out with PB Blaster, heat and a pipe wrench. �The other eventually required head removal and...
• Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:26:33 EDT
  ...but it may be enough for one of Eastwood's spot-blasters. I don't want this to get out of control and destroy...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Dec 2022 16:56:23 -0800
  ...up those screws. > > But, I soaked them last night in BP Blaster and plan to see if I can move that. I think it...
• Re: Stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 18:31:48 -0800
  ...Neither my propane torch nor PB >> > Blaster have worked so far. Patience and persistence being tested. >> > >> > On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 8:23...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:14:29 -0800
  ...very, very rusted and you should start > spraying those with PB Blaster penetrating oil right now. And do it like > every few hours until...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:14:04 -0700
  ...Have > sprayed it with PB blaster and tried and tried but the darn thing wont > budge. We were afraid of rounding off the nut...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:04:11 -0500
  ...Good tip on the PB blaster. I snapped a stud replacing >> the other header... (although the 2/4 header hardware looks much less >> corroded...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 14:08:53 -0800
  ...Good tip on the PB blaster. I snapped a stud replacing >>>> the other header... (although the 2/4 header hardware looks much >>>> less corroded...
• Re: Removing stuck nuts and bolts e.g. Axle Nut
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:44:42 -0500
  ...WAY better than any penetrant that I have ever used (PB Blaster, 3M 5-way, > > Marvel's Mystery....all garbage in comparison) > > > > > > Here you...
• Trip Report & followup on Bad Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:35:53 -0400
  ...in place, & even w/ 3-4 days of soaking w/ PB Blaster, propane torch aimed only on the exhaust pipe, no budging-soooo, cut...
• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
  ...I get some PB blaster in there and then carefully turned them and they both come loose. That was a relief. When I got...
• Re: POR 15
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 07:03:24 EST
  ...I usually like to use a wire wheel on a rotary air tool or spot sand blaster. Rinse the area with clear water and...
• Re: checking castor (i.e. caster)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 16:26:40 -0700
  ...Rusted solid. > This time I soaked things in PB blaster for three days and resolved > to give it my best shot. Using a 22...
• Re: '88 GL Muffler Change - a big PITB!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 03:32:13 -0500
  ...Soaked them with PB Blaster for three days, giving them > all a little squirt three times a day. Third day I began to disassemble...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Dec 2022 19:10:06 -0600
  ...up > those screws. > > > > But, I soaked them last night in BP Blaster and plan to see if I can > move that. I think it...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Dec 2022 11:38:59 -0800
  ...up > those screws. > > > > But, I soaked them last night in BP Blaster and plan to see if I can > move that. I think it...
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 17:53:49 -0800
  ...Then > other radiant heaters like buddys, black cats, and so on > rounding out > the bunch, with the exception of Rocket's kero blaster they...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:05:18 -0600
  ...Good tip on the PB blaster. I snapped a stud replacing > >>>> the other header... (although the 2/4 header hardware looks much > >>>> less corroded...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 7 Dec 2022 20:31:38 -0500
  ...up >> those screws. >>> >>> But, I soaked them last night in BP Blaster and plan to see if I can >> move that. I think it...
• Re: Trip Report & followup on Bad Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:51:20 -0700
  ...in place, & even w/ 3-4 days of soaking w/ PB Blaster, propane torch aimed only on the exhaust pipe, no budging-soooo, cut...