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• Re: Engine's out... one more question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:17:39 -0700
  ...start soaking all exhaust fasteneres with PB Blaster right away. And do it several times on each bolt and nut. you can remove the...
• Fw: Propane Tank Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:28:12 -0500
  ...It takes a few hours and some elbow grease (I don't have a sand blaster), but it's $60 in my pocket. Sooner...
• Re: � �� Eight Function Digita l Display for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 01:37:19 EST
  ...Still contemplating the proper location of the antitank radar blaster. If I only use it while crossing Texas ... Frank Grunthaner
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:33:51 -0800
  Don't drill them, pound them out! Heat them with a propane tourch, douse them hot with PB Blaster, get a stout punch and...
• Re: Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80%
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:07:24 +0000
  ...or even 65/35.  I might need to spray some PB Blaster inside my brain, pretty rusty in there!  But overall, Front Brakes definitely...
• Re: stuck sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:59:30 -0500
  ...I tried BP blaster --> nope I put the screw back on half way and hit it with a hammer --> nope on my other van...
• Re: Oil pressure springs, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Sep 1994 10:40:33 EDT
  ...Which way does the oil flow through the oil cooler? I want to use a high pressure solvent blaster to back-flow the cooler...
• Re: More myth -- heater blowers aren't worth fixing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:17:07 -0500
  ...free them; OTOH it has I believe better lubricity than PB Blaster. Once they're free I try to displace it with machine oil...
• Re: Can't remove spark plug - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:09:56 -0700
  ...My preference is PB Blaster, available at most auto chain stores. It's nervous work using a lot of force in this situation so...
• Re: Getting the O2 sensor loose?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 16 May 2014 08:45:29 -0700
  ...really an ordeal..Should I run the >>> van >>> to heat things up first, or soak it with PB Blaster cold or what? >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Tom Buese >>
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 18 May 2008 18:48:29 -0500
  ...other. >First, the BEST penetrating oil, bar none is called PB Blaster. >Penetrating catalyst, >Nothing else even comes close. >It is twice as good...
• Re: Brake guru needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:01:42 -0700
  ...I started soaking it with pb blaster and tapping lightly but it still will not move. Any other ideas will be welcomed. > > Thanks > Eric...
• Mullendore Port long term test results
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 19:18:59 -0500
  ...I remember the TriFlow never did quiet it and I did also try PB Blaster, and then I think more TriFlow, then gave up...
• Re: Cool Tool
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 09:43:19 -0500
  ...To remove the last trace of crust from the bones, > they were using an air brush\sand blaster type tool. It was small and...
• Re: Anyone upgraded the horn?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:37:40 EST
  ...as much respect as > attention. > > Jim > i put a FIAMMA "freeway blaster" horn in mine. just plug and play. alot louder and didnt have...
• Re: Broken exhaust bolt.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:26:58 -0600
  ...Really could use some ideas/encouragement. :) Drench it RealGood with PB Blaster or JB 80 or ZEP 45 for a couple of days ~ Heat...
• Re: Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:07:00 -0500
  ...A thin lubricant, such as RemOil or Kroil or maybe even PB Blaster, would be better than WD40, but I wouldn't recommend even...
• Help Lubing brake pedal????
  Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
  Thu, 16 Nov 95 21:54:20 EST
  ...HAving sprayed the rusty spring liberally with PB Blaster, and still not bettering things, I wonder what else I can do? I did, however...
• Re: VW show (Chambersburg, PA)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 11 May 1999 23:00:34 -0400
  ...To many kids With Jap cars, and getto blasters. The following Sat. the 23th is the Chambersburg show. I have never been to this...
• Re: Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:29:34 -0800
  ...PB Blaster > can be found in most hardware and auto parts stores here. If not, their > site is http://www.pbblaster.com/. Thirdly, I...
• Re: tie rode end remover followup Q
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:15:54 -0800
  ...mine came right out this way, after i soaked them in "Blaster" lube. Phil 84' Westy --- George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: > In a...
• Re: [Syncro] leaking water pump '87 syncro gl
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:34:16 -0400
  ...I would start by trying to give every one of them a shot of PB Blaster and starting the work the next day. Sam...
• Re: Lube for heater control cable?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:19:43 -0800
  ... and to that end \|/ I'll endorse the capillary action of `PB Blaster'(R). however. if you have the time to pull the lever...
• Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:47:51 -0700
  ...torque to the > bolt heads. > > I've tried lots of PB Blaster & tapping over several days, plus > attempted persuasion by 4-lb sledge, all...
• FS-Very Clean 84' WESTY$3500FIRM! (Located in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 18:07:59 -0800
  ...I rust proofed the body seams with a sand blaster and POR-15 and a fresh paint job. 135k miles no head leaks, 4speed...
• Re: Pop-Top & Luggage Rack Seal Kits - are they all equal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:45:44 -0700
  ...But, when the sand blaster > guy slipped he damaged the seals. So, I need to replace again. So. where > should I get the kit...
• Re: Installing new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:19 -0700
  ...I have been spraying the bolts on the old ones with PB > blaster for a week now. Any words of advice on replacing the...
• Re: Soda blasting question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:27:35 -0700
  ...Had a goofy friend a long time ago, loved his new sand blaster setup .. thought he'd be real clever and sand blast the...
• Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 14:45:37 -0700
  ...My thought is to use PB Blaster and soak the hell out of it for a few days, then apply some heat from my...
• Re: BAD gas mileage and injector service
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:50:05 -0700
  ...I'd say get some rust dissolving penetrating oil/ liquid wrench PB Blaster kinda stuff onto your O2 sensor right away. Those things are...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:33:58 -0500
  ...use the PB Blaster though. If you should be so lucky, then yes, the 11mm flare nut wrench if the size. Shouldn't be...
• Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 17:09:14 -0700
  ...Spray some PB Blaster on it and it should come > off without much fuss or muss. BTDT but no one has every given me...
• Stuck Head Bolt Out - Thanks PB Blaster!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:19:48 -0400
  Just had to report: Been soaking a stuck head bolt on and off waiting for a valve press to be delivered. Got that press...
• Re: Rust treatment, or repair?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 08:09:25 -0600 (CST)
  ...I have a cheap sand blaster that's simply a hose with a blasting nozzle. It works, but I can't say I'm...
• Lock won't turn
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:26:21 -0700
  ...I have removed it from the door and soaked it in many different items. (WD-40, Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, silicone spray) Still no...
• Re: Vanagon Seams
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:14:16 -0800
  ...Vanagon Seams > > Sand blast them clean with a spot sand blaster, and fill the seams with > body panel adhesive. > Never show rust in that...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:01:09 -0700
  ...they're still in place. > > What should I do > next? Apply heat to nuts + PB Blaster? YMMV, Mr. BZ > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver...
• Re: Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:13:34 +0000
  ...I'm breaking out the PB Blaster as I write this for the first of many ceremonial pre-soaks. Stephen
• Re: stuck sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:27:25 -0800
  ...but the handle doesn't move at all... > > I tried BP blaster --> nope > > I put the screw back on half way and hit it...
• Re: Good Used Parts-'87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:05:42 EDT
  ...Just turning on sand blaster and waiting for compressor to build pressure takes 10 minutes. By the end of the day, BenT pocket is...
• Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:35:31 -0500
  ...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: Mullendore port help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 00:19:55 -0500
  ...Mullendore port help I sure wouldn't use PB Blaster..........the pentrating oil if that's what you mean. I'd use WD-40...
• Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?, and a solution to overspray on your dash?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:43:12 -0800
  ...the same company that sells PB Blaster.., whose canister is covered with cartoonish looking information.., the PB Blaster.., I bought for unsticking my keylocks...
• Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:34:16 -0500
  At 10:22 PM 11/23/2010 -0500, Ryan Shawley wrote: >I had tried pb blaster, wax, sockets, box wrench, vice grips, etc. >The...
• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:04:09 -0800
  ...Generous application of PB blaster is ineffective. Would applying torch heat risk damage to the sensor? It seems obvious that it is made for...
• Re: Coolant Overpressurization / Head Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:04:38 -0800
  ...The cylinders were hard to pry off the head but > they came loose with some effort with a pry bar and some PB blaster...
• Re: engine tin
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 09:15:00 -0800
  ...Take to Sand Blaster. Inspect to make sure they got everything. Paint with rust converter, etc. Sand blasting is a great way to remove...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:51:53 -0400
  ...Time to get eyeballs on the thermostat housing maybe? I'd get some PB-Blaster onto the bolts in case it needs removing, they...
• Re: wesipies was:VANAGON/VANAGONEER SECURITY - FRIDAY FOLLIES!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 04:17:29 +0100
  ...be desirable for your own > personal use! > > Check out http://www.blaster.co.za/index.html and take a look at a > really innovative...
• Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:01:36 -0700
  ...I've had some PB Blaster on the nut for a few days now. Second question: The threads are normal, right? Lefty-loosey? Standard...
• CV Bolt Heads
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:43:50 -0700
  ...first knock of the big chunks with a wire brush, then dig out the heads inside and outside, then spray with PB Blaster, then...
• Heater blower motor questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:25:20 -0600
  ...I removed and lubed it (at least what I could get to) with PB blaster and then sewing machine oil. I snapped the blower...
• Re: Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 18:54:13 -0800
  I've used PB Blaster successfully because it was there. Kroil has well earned, documented effectiveness. well done at u pick - killer deal ! --- On...
• Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 19:59:02 -0400
  ...A good overnight soaking in PB blaster is in order to. Does anyone know the dia/length of the two Allen bolts required A...
• Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 19:39:47 -0700
  ...a drop or 2 of PB Blaster can't hurt. in my case it's a shop towel for overspray or a few drops...
• Re: Governor Cover
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 6 May 2010 17:59:03 -0700
  ...I've used a fine-tipped pick to score around the groove and sprayed it lightly with PB Blaster, followed up with a combination...
• Re: 1.9 L Complete Exhaust System CANADA
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:18:56 -0400
  ...this yourself, or even if not, start now > by spraying PB Blaster or whatever your favorite product on all the exhaust > nuts/bolts. Do...
• Re: Heater Fan
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 16 May 2013 05:33:28 -0700
  ...permits you to aim the proper substance (I'd try PB Blaster) at the bearing. �There are numerous references to this on thesamba.com...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 09:42:38 -0400
  ...I've let is soak overnight with PB Blaster, and bashed it as hard as I dare, but there seems no way to hold...
• Re: Show and Tell - Water Pump Change Out
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:13:08 -0500
  ...you go to an auto parts store and ask for "Parts Blaster". It's a spray can of penetrating oil thgat has a capillary...