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  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:55:56 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: Torque wrench usage
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 6 Aug 2003 22:29:58 -0500
    ...For greatest accuracy, use a thread preparation, either grease, > lube, or an appropriate grade of Loctite, on the threads of the bolts > you wish...
  • Re: Final Oil pressure result
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Sat, 6 Dec 2014 18:26:15 -0500
    ...d go back to the no gasket set up, using the loctite anerobic gasket goo. >>>> >>>> Good luck, >>>> >>>> Alistair >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 3...
  • Re: Spring has sprung and so has the rust.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Mar 97 19:35:51 EST
    ...sometimes directly with a top coat. Brand names and manufacturers: Extend: Loctite Rust reformer: Rust-Oleum Neutra rust: New York Bronze powder Co. Trustan...
  • Re: [Syncro] Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 16:59:42 -0500
    ...of MSDS way back in 1991 sent me a > recommendation that this main bearing be loctited into place with red > loctite as a fix...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:59:48 -0800
    ...Ugh. > > > > > > > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, as > I > > > do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:19:43 -0800
    ...Ugh. >> > > >> > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, as I >> > do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Please Help! Oil Filter Emergency: Saturday evening of course... trip starts tomorrow...please advise
    Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 00:14:04 -0700
    ...4) Use some Loctite blue on the tube end that screws into the case and install it through the cooler into the case and...
  • Re: windshield wiper repair
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:48:15 -0500
    ...I might as well try the LocTite. As I remarked before, I have nothing to lose except an already damaged part. mcneely ---- David Beierl...
  • Re: Torque wrench usage
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:30:42 -0700
    ...For greatest accuracy, use a thread preparation, either grease, > lube, or an appropriate grade of Loctite, on the threads of the bolts > you wish...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:09:03 -0800
    ...Ugh. >>>> >>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, as I >>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Final Oil pressure result
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Sat, 6 Dec 2014 14:15:20 -1000
    ...d go back to the no gasket set up, using the loctite anerobic gasket goo. >>>>> >>>>> Good luck, >>>>> >>>>> Alistair >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 3...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:44:59 -0800
    ...Ugh. > > > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, as I do > > not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Rear axle torque specs?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
    Thu, 4 Jun 2015 09:35:02 -0700
    ...This really is not > likely > > under load but when a new bearing is loose some Loctite bearing retaining > > compound such as the RC680 will...
  • Re: [Syncro] Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:23:27 +1100
    ...of MSDS way back in 1991 sent me a > recommendation that this main bearing be loctited into place with red > loctite as a fix...
  • Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:33:01 -0400
    ...All the bolts now have loctite. While I was in there I aligned the gearbox to front diff flange using a gun bore laser...
  • '86 odo fix mit pix (long)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:06:36 -0800
    ...Once the Number Gears were reset I reassembled everything and took the precaution of adding a drop of Loctite to both the Worm Driven...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:50:40 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: Torque wrench usage
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 7 Aug 2003 08:06:02 -0500
    ...For greatest accuracy, use a thread preparation, either grease, >>lube, or an appropriate grade of Loctite, on the threads of the bolts >>you wish...
  • Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:56:19 -0700
    ...All the bolts now have loctite. > > While I was in there I aligned the gearbox to front diff flange using a gun bore laser...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:52:34 -0800
    ...Ugh. > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, as I do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:18:50 EDT
    ...smooth, same goes for the head ports, install new gaskets using Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp Silison RTV sealant, use Stainless Steel bolts, flat...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:08:03 -0800
    ...Ugh. >>>> >>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, >>>> as I >>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading Steel vs. alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:49:07 -0500
    ...Ugh. > > > > > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, > > > as I > > do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Final Oil pressure result-expected coolant losses.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 8 Dec 2014 00:27:14 -0500
    ...d go back to the no gasket set up, using the loctite anerobic gasket goo. >>>>> >>>>> Good luck, >>>>> >>>>> Alistair >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 3...
  • Re: A day with Waxoyl(and no Pompadore to use the leftovers on)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 11:54:45 -0500
    ...nuts and bolts, but more and more I have been using Loctite weak formula, blue middle strength formula, and red high strength formula, instead...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading Steel vs. alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:14:39 -0800
    ...Ugh. >>>> >>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, >>>> as I >>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:46:27 -0800
    ...Ugh. >>>>> >>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, >>>>> as I >>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:02:26 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: Final Oil pressure result-expected coolant losses.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Mon, 8 Dec 2014 06:13:53 -0500
    ...d go back to the no gasket set up, using the loctite anerobic gasket > goo. >>>>>> >>>>>> Good luck, >>>>>> >>>>>> Alistair >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 3...
  • So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Wed, 17 May 2000 14:18:15 -0700
    ...My castellated nut was *NOT* Loctited in place and eventually worked its way loose. This allowed the pinion to shift forward & back inside the...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:33:15 -0800
    ...Ugh. > > > > > > > > > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, > as > > I > > > > do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 08:52:49 -0500
    ...of MSDS way back in 1991 sent me a recommendation that this main bearing be loctited into place with red loctite as a fix...
  • Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
    ...Hylomar or Loctite 508 (with activator) can help this seal hold if used carefully. I also use the Hylomar on the green o-rings...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:58:10 -0800
    ...Ugh. >> > > > > >> > > > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, >> as >> > I >> > > > do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:49:18 -0600
    ...Ugh. > >>>>> > >>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, > >>>>> as I > >>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:58:06 -0600
    ...Ugh. > >> > > > > > >> > > > > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, > >> as > >> > I > >> > > > do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: How To Install Your New VC
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:40:21 -0700
    ...VW says to do it (proper way), or just > use Red Loctite the way about half the people on the > list do it (universal...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:16:50 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: How To Install Your New VC
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Thu, 12 Jul 2001 20:17:47 -0700
    ...VW says to do it (proper way), or just > > use Red Loctite the way about half the people on the > > list do it (universal...
  • Re: Shoulder Belts, Booster Seats, Infant Car Seats... Help!
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:42:13 -0700
    ...I would recommend loctite on the seat anchor screws - they > have worked > loose a few times on me. I have used this method since...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:42:36 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:41:21 -0800
    ...Ugh. >> > >> > The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, as I do >> > not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:51:03 -0800
    ...Ugh. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, >>>>>>> as I >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:21:35 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:14:56 -0800
    ...Ugh. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, > >>>>>>> as I > >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:28:18 -0800
    ...Ugh. >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, >> >>>>>>> as I >> >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • The 75..the epic continues!
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Sun, 28 Jul 1996 12:33:01 -0400 (EDT)
    ...with loctite's <? not sure on MFG> epoxy stick stuff stuck in the holes. of course, not bothering the read "the book" before reassembleing...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:33:08 -0800
    ...Ugh. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, > >>>>>>> as I > >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:19:42 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • How To Install Your New VC
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:21:31 -0400
    ...Essentially, the procedure is to skip using loctite on the nuts that hold the driveshaft on the front diff, and don't replace those...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 01:12:20 -0500
    ...Ugh. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm > >>>>>>> bolts, as I > >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:02:45 -0500
    ...typically use self locking nuts or do regular nuts with blue loctite do the trick? I haven't laid hands on a Bentley manual...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:08:15 -0600
    ...Ugh. > > >>>>>>> > > >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm > > >>>>>>> bolts, as I > > >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 10 May 2011 20:37:00 -0700
    ...black oxide, >>> chrome, cadmium, organics) and lubrication, (oil, anti-seize, sealants, >>> Loctite) will affect the torque required to reach a given clamp load. >>> Black...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:32:16 -0800
    ...Ugh. > > > >>>>>>> > > > >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm > > > >>>>>>> bolts, as I > > > >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:42:56 -0500
    ...Ugh. > > >>>>>>> > > >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm > > >>>>>>> bolts, as I > > >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:13:28 -0800
    ...Ugh. > > > >>>>>>> > > > >>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm > > > >>>>>>> bolts, as I > > > >>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...
  • Re: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:07:27 -0800
    ...Ugh. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm >>>>>>>>>>> bolts, as I >>>>>>>>>> do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper...