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  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:01:10 -0800
    ...don't need > anything much stronger than the cheap WD40 or Liquid > Wrench, but know there > are better ones out there. > > Paul > > ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Heater always blows hot
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Thu, 24 May 2007 16:55:34 -0400
    ...I cleaned the lever and lubricated it/cleaned with > something like Liquid > Wrench. Cleaned it real well and made sure it moved > freely and...
  • Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:30:14 -0700
    ...If it's been there for a >> while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should >> come off by hand. >> >> 3...
  • Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Jul 1994 06:40:54 -0400
    ...hammer, protecting the drum with a sacrificial piece of 2X4 lumber as I bash away, Liberally pump in Liquid Wrench (Not WD-40) around...
  • Rear Camber Adjust Q's '80
    Historical mailing list
    20 Jun 97 05:08:42 PDT
    ...The reality is that the nut came loose easily enough (I've been Liquid Wrenching it occasionally just for this occasion). Prying moved the...
  • Re: upper ball joint hell
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 13:38:10 -0600
    ...pounding with a hammer; pounding in a pickle fork; > liquid wrench + pounding pickle fork; heat knuckle with propane + > pound on > pickle fork; pound on...
  • Re: Fill propane yourself
    Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
    Fri, 5 Jul 1996 14:18:58 -0400
    ...Your LP tank is filled with liquid propane; it exits as gas propane. Fill procedure: -Close the gas valve to your Bus. Make sure...
  • Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:09:24 -0400
    ...If it's been there for a >while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should >come off by hand. > >3...
  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:14:43 +0000
    ...don't need > anything much stronger than the cheap WD40 or Liquid Wrench, but know there > are better ones out there. > > Paul > > ----- Original Message...
  • Re: rusty brake bleed screws
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Thu, 7 Oct 2004 20:35:12 -0400
    ...I had no luck with Kroil and went back to liquid wrench, which is glorified kerosene. Do heat the bleeder screw with a propane...
  • Re: Shocks again
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:39:55 -0700
    ...I've dowsed it with liquid |> wrench, |> > tried vice grips, etc, but no luck. Unfortunately, I don't have any |heat |> to |> > apply to...
  • Re: window frame parts problem solved
    Historical mailing list - Tyson, John
    Fri, 15 Sep 95 16:49:34 GMT
    ...the frame off the door with only a few days of Liquid Wrench, my new breaker bar (can you say torque, boys and girls...
  • Re: Charm inside the bell housing
    Historical mailing list - Skip
    Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:38 +0000
    ...spray lube, I have a spray can of white lithium grease (Liquid Wrench brand). How's about that? I want to use the best...
  • Re: Stabilizer link
    Historical mailing list - Chris Higgins
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:50:10 -0500
    ...wrench 16mm socket (for the nut) 17mm socket (for my gear puller tool) Gear puller Torque wrench Knife (sharp) Screwdriver, Flat blade Dishwashing liquid...
  • Re: adjust parking brake?
    Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
    Thu, 7 May 1998 13:35:43 -0600
    ...you can remove the drum by removing the drum bolts (9 or 10 mm, I think) squirt wd-40 or liquid wrench in there...
  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:19:32 -0500
    ...don't need anything much stronger than the cheap WD40 or Liquid Wrench, but know there are better ones out there. Paul ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Tune up help pleeassseee!
    Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
    Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:23:09 -0400
    ...you need a helper and a no.7 > wrench > 5.bleed and flush coolant liquid / replace with the new red stuff > 6. check the...
  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - mat christensen
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:55:51 -0800
    ...don't need anything much stronger than the cheap WD40 or Liquid Wrench, but know there are better ones out there. Paul ----- Original Message...
  • Re: OT Drilling out a bolt. Expertise solicited.
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 11:38:38 -0700
    When I have soak a bolt in liquid wrench and taken the time to properly center punch it I have had success. When I...
  • Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sat, 23 Jul 2005 08:21:50 -0500
    ...Don't waste your time spraying and waiting for all these fastener's to come loose with WD-40, Kroil, Liquid Wrench, or Get...
  • Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Jul 1996 01:50:45 -0500
    ...Roy, The last time I took off the rear drums, I tried hammering, prying, liquid wrench, WD-40, and a propane torch -- separately and...
  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:50:07 -0600
    ...don't need > anything much stronger than the cheap WD40 or Liquid Wrench, but know > there > are better ones out there. > > Paul > > ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Starter is OUT...now cant repair.
    Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
    Mon, 3 Sep 2001 01:16:48 -0700
    ...USE liquid Wrench to loosen up those bolts. Good luck. Don't give up!! (0: Mike --- Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM> wrote: > In a...
  • Re: Rusted/stuck bleeder on '82 Westy brakes
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 2 May 2005 21:40:51 -0500
    Sometimes after adding rust loosening solvent like liquid wrench it helps to gently tap on the cast part of the caliper while applying pressure...
  • Re: rear engine hatch screws & perfect brakes
    Historical mailing list - ray hale
    Fri, 14 Jul 95 08:38:38 EST
    ...Spray all screwws with liquid wrench, etc and let them sit for a while. Use the correct phillips bit (or you'll do much...
  • Re: NVC Cleaning thosae hands up!!
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 04:31:14 -0500
    ...the go-jo products were liquid and worked fairly well. my favorite changed in relation to what i had gotten on my hands in...
  • Re: Shocks again
    Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
    Mon, 3 Jan 2011 11:15:28 -0600
    ...I've dowsed it with liquid > wrench, > > tried vice grips, etc, but no luck. Unfortunately, I don't have any heat > to > > apply to...
  • Re: Tune up help pleeassseee! and oil light !!
    Historical mailing list - Andreas Fenner
    Mon, 22 Jun 1998 00:23:20 -0400
    ...you need a helper and a no.7 wrench 5.bleed and flush coolant liquid / replace with the new red stuff 6. check the...
  • Re: window frame parts problem solved
    Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 14:36:46 -0400 (EDT)
    ...the frame off the door with only a few > days of Liquid Wrench, my new breaker bar (can you say > torque, boys and girls...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
    ...If it's been there for a while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should come off by hand. 2...
  • Re: rear brake adjusting
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Sun, 7 Oct 2001 09:00:59 -0700
    ...Thanks to water that somehow gets there drums "rustweld" to axle and no amount of beating with any hammer helps including spraying "Liquid wrench...
  • '64 Single Cab questions
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Sun, 17 Mar 1996 10:38:02 -0800 (PST)
    ...Right now I'm just hitting it with Liquid Wrench and will try other concoctions until I can persuad the tough little !@#$ outta there...
  • Re: Need A Checklist...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Mon, 10 Mar 1997 08:44:10 -0800 (PST)
    ...granola bars and such. - You always get hungry when your stuck somewhere Liquid Wrench - For those tough bolts. WD-40 - Gets the grease off...
  • Re: I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:40:28 -0800
    ...you might try to pop the doorpanel off and spray the lock with penetrant..WD40, , liquid wrench, whatever.. chris
  • Brick Tour Packing List!
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
    ...plug socket wrench, tow and other ropes, socket set, crescent wrench, screwdrivers (flat, phillips, and allen), lighter, wire cutters, liquid wrench, WD40, hand degreaser...
  • Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Fri, 19 Sep 2003 19:51:45 -0700
    ...and adjust injection pump timing as well as a suitable torque wrench, breaker bar, and 12 point socket for the head bolts. Oh, and...
  • Re: 87 Syncro axle help needed
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 21:21:30 -0500
    ...I cleaned them with degreaser picked the > grease > out and blew it clean with the air nozzle thing and sprayed some bp > liquid wrench...
  • Re: Rear Brakes - How do you get JUST the drum off?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 02:25:32 EDT
    ...I tried liquid wrench, wd 40, tapping it with a hammer - no go... any suggestions here? I'd like to put new brakes on...
  • Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:28:08 -0400
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com PB Blaster is great stuff - works better than liquid wrench and WD-40 (IMHO) I've used Silicone spray to...
  • coolant leaking from exhaust/cylinder head connection
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
    Sun, 23 Jun 2002 11:50:24 -0700
    ...How is the liquid coolant getting to the exhaust system? There are a few things I am thinking about: 1) I had the threads...
  • Buzzer of Death (2.1)
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 21:23:51 +0000
    ...The motor only smoked after I tried using Liquid Wrench to help get the old muffler off. Please help! Thanks, Sam
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
    ...If it's been there for a while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should come off by hand. > > 2...
  • Re: Door Lock Problem
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:24:30 -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: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
    ...If it's been >there for a while, you may need some liquid wrench >or something, but it should come off by hand. > >3...
  • Re: Favorite Penetrating Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:11:27 -0800
    ...don't need anything much stronger than the cheap WD40 or Liquid Wrench, but know there are better ones out there. Paul ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
    ...If it's been there for a >> while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should >> come off by hand. >> >> 2...
  • Re: Questions, questions more questions
    Historical mailing list - Sean J. McAusland
    Thu, 29 Sep 1994 19:15:47 -0400 (EDT)
    ...granola bars and such. - You always get hungry when your stuck somewhere > Liquid Wrench - For those tough bolts. > WD-40 - Gets the grease off...
  • Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:00:34 -0500
    ...With an automatic you'll need a wrench on the rear bolt. With #1 spark plug removed I insert a piece of stainless steel...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
    ...If it's been there for a while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should come off by hand. � 2...
  • Preliminary Tools List
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:19:00 -0600 (CST)
    ...Hacksaw WD-40 Hand cleaner, gloves, ear plugs Propane torch Liquid wrench Oxyacetylen torch, for when the above doesn't work Clutch alignment tool...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
    ...If it's been there for a >> while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should >> come off by hand. >> >> 2...
  • Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day-Old Gas
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 6 Apr 2013 07:18:07 -0400
    The problem with old gas is that the volatile stuff is gone and the liquid that remains does not burn well. Some of it...
  • Re: Frozen engine
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:03:15 -0800
    ...Is LPS a penetrating oil? Maybe some Liquid Wrench would help? Neil. (another I4 owner) On Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 4:10 PM...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
    ...If it's been there for a while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should come off by hand. 2...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
    ...If it's been there for a >>> while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should >>> come off by hand. >>> >>> 2...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
    ...If it's been there for a >>> while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should >>> come off by hand. >>> >>> 2...
  • Re: newbster
    Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
    Sun, 15 Aug 1999 15:31:24 -0500
    ...These studs will be a booger! My whole neighborhood will smell like liquid wrench soon! Jay Vanagon newbie here. My 84 exhaust replacement(NO...
  • Re: 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 14:04:31 -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: Air in the brake lines?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:45:03 -0500
    ...I get a helper to man the brakes and pur brake fouid in the tank - and I get underneath with a wrench, a piece...
  • Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sat, 23 Jul 2005 06:55:49 -0700
    ...Don't waste your time spraying and waiting for all these fastener's to come loose with WD-40, Kroil, Liquid Wrench, or Get...