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• RE: Bolt extraction (Easy-outs work?)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 09:00:04 -0800 (PST)
  ...Drilled out the screw a bit, in with the easy-out, out with the screw (with liberal application of liquid wrench and patience). Maybe...
• Re: I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 23:38:52 EST
  ...you might try to pop the doorpanel off and spray the lock with penetrant..WD40, , liquid wrench, whatever.. chris
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 4 May 2002 23:12:29 -0500
  ...Maybe a several day bath in Liquid Wrench will help the base become tightenable again. ...Markus
• Re: O2 Sensor rust!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:05:01 -0400
  ...I have sprayed the bee-jesus out of it with Liquid Wrench but >it still will not move. I'm not panicked yet...for...
• Re: clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:04:03 -0800
  ...In my case i went out and rented a puller as no amount of Liquid Wrench and effort would budge the arm. Once the...
• Re: rear axle nut removal (x-post)
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:59:29 -0800
  ...liquid > wrench seems to be the way > to go. also, should i set my parking brake on? > it's currently off and the > van...
• 85 Exhaust bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
  Fri, 14 May 1999 10:22:20 -0700
  ...This was a bit of a surprise, since I'm used to a world where header bolts are removed with liquid wrench, cursing, and...
• Re: 85 Exhaust bolts?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 May 1999 13:47:30 -0400
  ...This was >a bit of a surprise, since I'm used to a world where header bolts are >removed with liquid wrench, cursing, and...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 19:41:42 -0600
  ...Liquid Wrench, WD-40 and moderate amounts of 'brutane' have failed > me. > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > > Todd > > 85 Westy, Columbus, OH
• Re: 87 Westy has loss of power, also '87 westy O2 sensor...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:14:48 -0700
  ...you want Liquid Wrench.
• Re: Brake Shoe Lower Mount Shims: Make-Install Shim Over Pins?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:22:26 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey Neil, > > Have you soaked them well with Liquid Wrench, etc. and given them the > > "200 taps" ? > > Do you have a...
• Re: "Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:06:36 -0500
  ...I had an incredibly stuck drum, and used "Liquid Wrench" to help get it off. Some of the LW got onto shoe linings. I...
• Re: rasumfrasum Starter bolt!: case closed
  Historical mailing list - Phillips, Andrew
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:43:39 -0500
  ...I'm sure there is no room for a percussion wrench. Liberal amounts of Liquid Wrench and a little tapping with a hammer have...
• Re: Brake Shoe Lower Mount Shims: Make-Install Shim Over Pins?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:46:47 -0400
  Hey Neil, Have you soaked them well with Liquid Wrench, etc. and given them the "200 taps" ? Do you have a MAPP gas torch...
• Rear Brakes - How do you get JUST the drum off?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:54:39 -0700
  ...I tried liquid wrench, wd 40, tapping it with a hammer - no go... any suggestions here? I'd like to put new brakes on...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 23:03:06 -0700
  ...hole so I could lever drum away, and pour a little liquid wrench in. It seemed to help. IIRC I also put some LW...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 17:55:38 -0500
  ...We actually broke a 19mm socket on another try, and this was after I soaked them with liquid wrench. The tires are from Firestone...
• Re: Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:25:00 -0500
  ...removing my muffler was a snap: - Heat each nut with a propane torch. - Spray each nut liberally with liquid wrench (while it's still...
• Bolt Extraction - few successes
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 11:15:29 CST6CDT
  ...The kit comes with various size extractors and for each extractor it includes a sized drill bit and a wrench collar. I'll explain...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 09:12:23 -0500
  ...Liquid Wrench, WD-40 and moderate amounts of > > 'brutane' have failed me. > > hfleming@moosebird.com Alexandria, VA hfleming@moosebird.com > 99 EuroVan MV - 97...
• Re: Broken exhaust stud.... bummed... need ideas
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 09:40:27 EDT
  ...I spent nearly two weeks trying Liquid Wrench, drills, taps, and various forms of "easy-outs". None of which were easy! None of which...
• Re: rust, nuts, and bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Sep 1994 15:35:12 -0500 (CDT)
  ...liquid wrench (sorry, didn't get Mopar, Dodge dealer is too far), cold chisel, hacksaw, etc. And now to something completely different: I got...
• O2 Sensor rust!
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 18:56:57 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I have sprayed the bee-jesus out of it with Liquid Wrench but it still will not move. I'm not panicked yet...for...
• Re: Best Value Auto Clubs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 11:33:35 +0000
  ...Now to hose it down with Liquid Wrench and wait... -Karl Karl F. Bloss - blosskf@ttown.apci.com '87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley" http...
• Re: rear brake question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 20:10:04 -0700
  Have you tried applying heat, Liquid Wrench, or a combination thereof? Applying heat to the drum will cause it to expand, maybe just enough...
• Re: Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:04:07 -0800
  ...ohh i put alittle liquid wench and clean the threads never over torch. I also changed the wheel caps to the older model type...
• repair procedure: starter on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:21:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Spray all bolts to be turned with liquid wrench. Now is a good time to change the oil also, while the liquid wrench does...
• Fw: Kroil!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 13:29:45 -0500
  ...He > swore it was like liquid wrench times ten. I put a couple of drops on the > bolt, and it practically slid off by...
• Re: rear axle nut removal (x-post)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 22:19:11 -0800
  ...liquid wrench seems to be the way to go. also, should i set my parking brake on? it's currently off and the van...
• Re: O2 Sensor Location '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 00:02:23 -0800
  ...Lots of liquid wrench and a large deepwell socket. tim in san jose >From: MMunn <mdmunn@SHAW.CA> >Reply-To: MMunn <mdmunn@SHAW.CA...
• Re: CV joints...condition?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:27:45 -0500
  ...About 2 wks > ago, I began 'basting' the bolts with Liquid Wrench and surprise, they all > came out without a hitch. > The joints were...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:47:26 -0500
  LPS or Liquid Wrench are the industry standards on penetrating oil. Many times I grind the nuts off on one side down to the...
• Door Lock Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 13:03:37 -0500
  ...I sprayed some liquid wrench on everything then proceeded to put the handle in my vise and attempted to rotate the locking mechanism with...
• Re: 65 pop-out window disassembly
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 16:51:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...Liquid wrench them if necessary. Undo them, and the seams separate to release the glass and disassemble the frame. The inner rubber wraps around...
• Re: 85 Westy 10% valve stuck - which way to open?
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 19:36:16 -0600
  ...TG> I've dutifully applied nearly a can of liquid wrench and I'm ready to attack TG> the screw with my vice grips...
• Re: luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 16:07:04 -0700
  ...I > have sprayed with liquid wrench but no go has anybody else had this > problem with a successful solution? I will want to replace...
• Re: Rear Brakes - How do you get JUST the drum off?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 10:53:36 -0600
  ...I tried liquid wrench, wd 40, tapping it with a > hammer - no go... any suggestions here? I'd like to put new brakes on...
• Minimal Heat Update
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:15:12 -0500
  ...Gave all 4 screws a health dose of liquid wrench and let it sit for a while before I even tried putting a socket...
• Re: Mouse Milk?
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  09 Sep 96 22:47:16 EDT
  ...Liquid Wrench excells at "loosening" rusted connectors, but it works best if it is allowed to soak for a long time (< 1 hour). Oh...
• Re: Squeaks/longevity
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 01:21:58 -0500
  ...Our last winters 'El Nino' storms left my 87 GL with control arm squeaks that no amount of WD40 or liquid wrench can stop...
• Re: shift lube, WOW
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 5 May 2008 11:22:32 -0700
  I used a silicone spray made by liquid wrench. Really smooth stuff. We'll see how well it holds up. Says its resistant to...
• Re: Frozen axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 22:59:52 -0600
  ...I ended up getting a axle nut wrench from jc whitney that you beat on with a hammer, under $10. I'm sure rocky...
• Piece of metal rod stuck in rubber bushing, how remove?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 96 19:53:32 EDT
  ...Hitting with hammer both from below and above, with soap water and liquid wrench liberally applied. Heat up bottom part with pencil torch and...
• Re: 90 v'gon GL. only hot air from dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 04:48:17 EDT
  ...I was able to clean up the valve with liquid wrench and moving it by hand until it would go it's full motion...
• 85 Westy 10% valve stuck - which way to open?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 20:40:26 -0400
  ...I've dutifully applied nearly a can of liquid wrench and I'm ready to attack the screw with my vice grips and either...
• front shock removal problem
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:40:09 -0700
  ...The answer is lots of penetrating oil / WD40 / Liquid Wrench / etc.... You might also try heat (propane torch) on the bolt, cover not to...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 13:45:16 PDT
  ...and, if you can do it, > NEVER EVER let those idiots at tire stores or anywhere use an impact wrench > on your lug nuts...
• Re: O2 Sensor rust!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 19:49:38 +0000
  ...I have sprayed the bee-jesus out of it with Liquid Wrench but > it still will not move. Here is a thought. I've...
• 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 07:13:34 -0700
  ...This is beyond the powers of Liquid Wrench. :) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 2 May 2002 14:29:40 -0700
  ...Maybe a several day bath in Liquid > Wrench will help the > base become tightenable again. > > ...Markus __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to...
• Re: "Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:25:25 -0700
  ...I had an incredibly stuck drum, and used "Liquid Wrench" to help get it off. Some of the LW got onto shoe linings. I...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  ...Combination wrenches: 7-19 at least, there are several 22mm items on the car. 10mm flare wrench for brake lines, 19mm and 22mm flares...
• Re: 85 Exhaust bolts?
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 14 May 1999 21:34:54 -0700
  ...This was > a bit of a surprise, since I'm used to a world where header bolts are > removed with liquid wrench, cursing, and...
• Propane Tank Replacement DONE!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 10:54:10 -0500
  ...Removing the old regulator also took both of us, a pipe wrench and a big crescent wrench, but it turned eventually. We assembled the...
• Re: Help on Brake Drum
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  24 Apr 1995 07:58:33 -0800
  ...If you can't move the adjusters, it may be necessary to force the stars to rotate, after liberal use of liquid wrench or...
• power window motor, etc.
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 18:13:46 -0700
  ...once it comes free (liquid wrench soaking now) and i get another decent rubber seal for it, i should be able to put it...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:01 -0500
  ...here is what i have done > twice... > take two 13mm wrenches (box or open), channel locks or the sort, and a big > flat blade...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - ned & susan rothstein
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 21:29:02 -0400
  ...use it on several vehicles without getting out the blowtorch and Liquid Wrench. I would have bought a fit kit for my old Thule...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 06:02:14 -0800
  ...clutch actuating lever, which I assume is where > you're stuck) liquid wrench, then a two-jaw puller and cranked it up > somewhat, then...
• Re: Self Adjusting Clutch
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 14:35:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...arms, and a pair of vise grips, and proly a little liquid wrench unda ya'z car.....just to make it easier to shift...