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• Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:38:31 -0800
  ...it in hydraulic service.� The Loctite thread sealant isn't bad stuff but never really sets.� Regular Loctite is always possible as well of...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:40:31 -0700
  ...machine screws and Loctite? > > How you put them into your pocket, then? My glasses are for reading > or anything closer than infinity. -- Rocky J...
• Re: Teflon tape & oil fittings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 22:51:52 -0500
  ...Available as Loctite PST commercially and I think 565 or 569 in larger tubes for bigger users. Really good crap IMHO, have used it...
• Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:59:00 -0500
  Chris, You prol'ly know this, but Loctite comes in different grades of Locking Tight. There is one grade to lock a screw so...
• Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:56:56 -0600
  ...I used to think that stuff was expensive, but ounce for ounce compared to Loctite, it is a great bargain. Like Permatex antisieze, one...
• Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:19:48 -0500
  ...Loctite 518 - Put new flat metal rings in cylinder recesses in head - Install head - Put a dab of yellow gasket-set sealant or Loctite...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 14 May 2024 23:49:43 +0000
  My only comment is about "Red Loctite".  To my knowledge, it takes a torch to dislodge should the need arise.  I recently (5 years...
• Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Fri, 22 May 1998 14:35:27 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any comments on the use of sealant? Which type? VW or Loctite/Permatex? Head bolt sealant? Any help would be appreciated...
• Re: Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:23:12 -0700
  ...The manufactures of the "extend > a stay" used loctite > on their fittings. I don't use loctite and teflon tape > together (don't think...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:28:44 +0000
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• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 19:18:59 -0800
  ...The first time I didn't use loctite, although I think I did the 2nd time around. No problems so far after 450k km...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 19:44:38 -0700
  How you put them into your pocket, then? My glasses are for reading or anything closer than infinity. -- Rocky J Squirrel Tom Hargrave wrote...
• Re: stripped flywheel bolt
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 22:50:20 -0800
  ...All Aircools and Waterboxers say to tighten to 81 ft/lbs with no mention of loctite. tim Dave Bayer wrote: > > Stuart wrote: > > > > Karl, > > > > With...
• Re: What temp - color code RTV sealant should I use when installing the water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 11:10:30 -0500
  ...BTW Permatex is a division of LOCTITE. _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
• Freeze spray for nutbusting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:17:45 -0500
  ...The thermometer ran off its range at minus 50F, which equals the Loctite product. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: Use of Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 11:02:15 +0100
  As with mechanics, there are various shades of Loctite... and yes, it can be used on Rod Cap nuts which only run at nominal...
• Re: seized bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Tue, 22 May 2012 21:57:55 -0400
  ...Loctite Freeze & Release has worked very well for me in the past on the most godawful rusted bolts on my bus (i.e., ones...
• Re: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:24:50 -0700
  I was wondering about this and decided the Loctite 242 (blue) would do the job. -Dana- Karl Ploessl wrote: > > Bentley makes some references to...
• Super glue remonal
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 16:17:58 -0500
  ...www.loctiteproducts.com.... or 1-800-321-0253 regards. clarence 1990 multivan pinehurst, nc
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:16:09 -0800
  ...we'd all better start loc-titing those critters in! > > Blue loctite is your friend. I use it on all bolts that have a...
• 1.9L case half ?? loctite 515 sealant
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:08:20 -0500
  ...What i normally use for my aircooled vws is either Aviation form a gasket or Loctite 515 gasket eliminator. Ive had great luck with...
• dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 3 Nov 95 12:00:12 EST
  ...tune-up grease) > > yug > Most parts stores bout here carry the Permatex (Loctite?) brand labled dielectric tune up grease. John ja@coe.wvu.edu
• Re: Follow-up Oil Plug timesert prob.
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:27:27 -0600
  ...Did you use Time-Sert's kit? The bottom > threads will lock it into place without the use of loctite. Did you follow > the...
• Re: Floppy side mirror
  Historical mailing list - Brush, John
  Mon, 22 May 2000 12:57:38 -0600
  >remove the mirror, tighten the nut underneath..and put some loctite on it. >it wont move again.. What happens when someone bangs it with...
• Re: Alternator bracket needs repair
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 May 2009 02:15:18 -0400
  ...If it really is 7/16, how about fill it with 7/16 threaded aluminum rod Loctited in as above, then clean out the...
• Tranny oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 9 Jun 2016 15:28:31 -0400
  ...I’ve removed the oil, used Loctite 518 to make a new gasket, torqued the bolt to 10 Nm. Waited 2 hours before filling...
• Potable water drain mod, '91 Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:02:40 -0600
  ...I bought an ABS tap at my local Home Depot and a two part epoxy from Loctite (E30CL(29329) - Loctite E30CL 50ml Epoxy cartridge...
• Re: Loctite 518 uses on Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:40:01 -0500
  It's now Permatex 51813, maybe your confusing 51531 http://www.permatex.com/documents/GasketMakerSelector.pdf The tube is blue but the stuff is...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 16:59:34 -0600
  ...If really concerned use a touch of red Loctite. For the 8 screws that hold the caliper to the bracket they use some locking...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:16:33 -0500
  ...Why > even consider removable? Call Loctite and get the new torque specs for that > application. If the Loctite should do anything at all the...
• Re: '83 AIR-COOLED VANAGON; NEED AN ODOMETER GEAR
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:14:16 -0500
  ...Is it broken, or just slipping on the shaft (a common problem)? If it's just slipping, a bit of Loctite Green (or even...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 15 May 2024 13:48:34 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm Camber Nut My only comment is about "Red Loctite". To my knowledge, it takes a torch to dislodge should the need...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:20:49 -0700
  ...What is it > and where do I get it? > > I used a product called Loctite which is essentially > the same as D6. It's...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:58:39 -0700
  ...Super "300" form-a-gasket (83H) to seal the case halves. Loctite 515 or 518. Anaerobic gasket maker. Permatex is so.... old school. Jim
• Re: stripped flywheel bolt
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:36:22 -0800
  ...Tim wrote, "All Aircools and Waterboxers say to tighten to 81 ft/lbs with no mention of loctite." 139303 JUL 93 Flywheel Mounting Bolt...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 12:19:39 -0500
  ...Also should I use loctite when replacing the cv joint bolts? Thanks, Patrick
• Normal or High temp anti-seize for exhaust bolts?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:05:13 -0500
  ...How important is it that I use "high temperature" anti seize (Loctite 77124), good to 2500F, or can I just use the regular stuff...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:02:04 -0800
  > ALL, and I mean ALL the head gaskets I have installed with both Loctite > Ultra Copper RTV Hi-Temp Silicon Sealant do you use...
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:49:38 -0700
  ...Given your Loctite suggestion due to added length, is calculating a new torque value basically moot? I found it interesting that on spare arms...
• Re: Sliding door's slider (window)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:28:32 -0500
  ...I normally use loctite. If the whole assembly is moving then remove the set screw I just described, a spring will fall out or...
• pipe sealant
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 18:08:39 -0700
  ...name of the stuff I was mumbling about on the weekend: Loctite 567 PST pipe sealant with Teflon. (high temp, for stainless steel and...
• CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 31 May 2025 09:46:29 -0700
  ...Should I be using loctite? I'd really like to avoid the bolts coming loose. Any advice much appreciated. Rick
• Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:06:46 EDT
  ...the DPO of my van used loctite on the window crank screws, and i had to use a propane torch to remove them.... destroyed...
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:20:21 -0500
  Well folks, I went to Fastenal in Abingdon, VA today and, though they didn't have any Loctite Freeze & Release in stock, they ordered...
• Re: Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:33:00 -0700
  ...Eliminate the LocTite. This may be a detriment to your > objective. I'm sure LocTite is not intended to be used with Teflon > Sealant...
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:40:10 -0500
  ...did i do that I have used silicone gasket for a soft loctite on a few bolts that were inserted into aluminum/magnesium/alloys...
• Re: Dometic question (combustion chamber seal)
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:17:11 -0300
  ...That cover plate was not completely flat so I used Loctite Ultra Copper Hi-Temp RTV sealant to get a good seal. I read...
• Re: Potable water drain mod, '91 Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:16:22 -0500
  ...my local Home Depot and a two part epoxy from > Loctite (E30CL(29329) �- �Loctite E30CL 50ml Epoxy cartridge). �This > epoxy has excellent bonding characteristics...
• Cracks in Fuel Expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Wed, 1 May 2019 22:47:18 +0000
  ...I then used Loctite Plumber Marine Clear Adhesive to cover cracks. Let it setup for a couple of days. don't know how long...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:05:03 -0700
  ...Now, in the clear light of morning, I remember that it is a Loctite product, pipe sealant with teflon. Comes in a plastic tube...
• Re: odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 11:49:07 -0400
  ...and using some > adhesive such as a JB Weld or a Loctite to hold > it on? Probably nothing. That's what I did on...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 23 May 2024 20:58:22 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm Camber Nut My only comment is about "Red Loctite". To my knowledge, it takes a torch to dislodge should the need...
• Good Glue for Rubber Piece
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:06:20 -0700
  ...https://ibb.co/MBTDNP7> I was thinking that a cyanoacrylate, like Loctite Ultra Gel, would be the right choice but wanted to make sure...
• Re: Sliding door handle screw
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:18:20 -0800
  It may be loctited in. Do you have a small butane torch to just lightly heat the screw. Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On...
• Re: Fuel Pump Swap/Oil Plug timesert prob./f-wheel resurface?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:39:50 -0600
  ...Did you use Time-Sert's kit? The bottom threads will lock it into place without the use of loctite. Did you follow the...
• Re: Floppy side mirror
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 May 2000 15:01:04 EDT
  ...however not beautiful to the eyes). >> remove the mirror, tighten the nut underneath..and put some loctite on it. it wont move again.. chris
• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 23:36:23 -0500
  ...The first time I didn't use loctite, although I think I did the 2nd > time around. No problems so far after 450k km...
• Re: Torque specs for wheel bearing housing (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:25:47 -0600
  ...Additionally, the Loctite literature says there is no torque adjustment required. So, Red Loctite or not? I just watched the video on the Loctite...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 18:10:20 -0500
  ...If really concerned use a touch of red Loctite. For the 8 screws that hold the caliper to the bracket they use some locking...
• Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:38:42 -0600
  ...I used to think that stuff was expensive, but ounce for ounce compared to Loctite, it is a great bargain. Like Permatex antisieze, one...