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  • Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:02:52 -0700
    ...I didn't specify the type of Anti seize I used for that. "Permatex" silver stuff. Neil. On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 10...
  • Re: 84 westy coolant leak - bolt?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sat, 15 Jan 2005 11:09:11 -0500
    ...The Right stuff by Permatex, the consumer side of Loctite. Found in any auto part store, you van also use Permatex 518. But!!! the...
  • Re: 82 Vanagon, banshee front pads!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 May 1996 15:41:10 -0400
    ...I think it's made by Permatex, and is an orange goo that you apply to the back of the pad before installation. I...
  • Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Fri, 6 Sep 2013 22:36:02 -0700
    ...Had to buy some >>> Permatex solvent to clean that red stuff off the surfaces -- stuff >>> didn't really get tacky, just kinda sticky like...
  • Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:22:18 -0500
    ...new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored Permatex. I have two years trouble-free operation to show for my efforts...
  • Re: of mice and mirrors
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:08:09 -0800
    ...coat both the inside and outside with Permatex High Tack gasket sealer or equivilant . � - sticky but never hardens all the way. but it back...
  • Gas leak patch stuff actually works
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 16 May 2005 08:05:27 -0500
    ...ended up with a leak that was stopped using the FLAPS PermaTex brand Gas Tank Sealer. I don't remember the exact name (and...
  • Re: Radiator temp sensor question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:25:23 -0400
    ...was that always just open? Thanks for the tip on the permatex. I have a few different ones. I’ll double check about the...
  • Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 25 May 2004 07:29:29 -0500
    ...where the new part will seat. >> >> Get new freeze plugs. >> >> Put permatex in the seat in the block and drop in a part, convex...
  • Re: Exhaust install question -- sealant?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 05:59:52 EDT
    ...with any of the gaskets? If so, which one? > Yes, use Permatex or Loctite Ultra Copper RTV High Temp Head Gasket sealant on all...
  • Re: Black sealant on aircooled heater parts
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 07:22:05 -0500
    Permatex Ultra Copper (hi temp up to 700F) available at Wal-Mart and local FLAPS is used as a muffler/manifold joint sealant. This...
  • exhaust trick
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Jun 94 06:13:56 CDT
    ...Anyway - enough bellyaching - somewhere in my literary travels i have read a cute trick about using permatex gasket sealer on exhaust slip joints - i...
  • cracked head
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Mon, 18 Nov 2002 06:20:01 -0800
    ...Tryed some stuff called Permatex Aviation. Seems to work nicely and torques smoothly. Then ran the engine on the street to warm it up...
  • Point Lube & Grease
    Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
    Fri, 9 Feb 1996 13:33:32 MST
    ...Again, I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's what my dilectric grease (permatex) tube says. I've always used regular...
  • Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:35:27 -0500
    ...the product IS called "The Right Stuff", ha ha ha http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_the_Right...
  • Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Mon, 31 May 2004 14:44:00 -0700
    ...red sealing nuts > and its properly torqued. > > I also used aviation permatex on both sides of the > gasket behind the oil pump and the...
  • plastic blower assembly fix
    Historical mailing list - Greg
    Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:41:33 -0500
    ...I bought some extra strength crazy glue (Permatex - ultra bond) but the package says no good for polyethylene or polypropylene plastic. So now I...
  • Re: Gasket sealer
    Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
    Sat, 16 Jan 1999 18:21:41 -0800
    ...sure of the number And you have another brand made by permatex Ultra Grey sensor safe its a gray tube of 99 grams both...
  • Product recommendation: Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:27:00 -0800
    After getting the new exhaust on I was mildly distressed to discover a leak where the two crossover pipes from the engine meet the...
  • Re: VW keeps giving me expired head sealer!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 21 Jan 2003 06:10:39 EST
    ...Give it up, that stuff isn't worth the fight ! Use Permatex Ultra Copper High Temp RTV Silicon Sealant. Get a fresh tube at...
  • Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:54:54 -0700
    ...Had to buy some >> Permatex solvent to clean that red stuff off the surfaces -- stuff >> didn't really get tacky, just kinda sticky like...
  • Re: oil pump removal
    Historical mailing list - John
    Fri, 18 Feb 2000 21:54:56 -0500
    ...It seems > >that > > > its really tacked on there good (with some permatex I bet). How mush > > > pressure should I put it under and are...
  • Re: Newest Version of Coolant leaks
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 28 Jun 95 10:09:57 CDT
    ...coating the stud to build >up a water tight structural fit, Permatex... Locktite..... I'm not looking >for a silicone goop type sealant, something...
  • Re: Head sealants??
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:22:27 EST
    ...after reading every relevant message in the archives about this, I've decided on the Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant for the head gaskets...
  • squealing brakes
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:09:56 -0800
    ...After a bit of driving, the pads began to squeal so I removed them and reinstalled using that gooey blue Permatex stuff between the...
  • 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
    ...If anyone knows anything about this stuff like to hear. <br><br> Bondo and Permatex were also selling rustproofing kits which ommitted any mention...
  • Re: Silicone oder nein
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Tue, 16 Nov 1999 23:12:51 -0800
    ...Bill Johnson wrote: > > I have used Permatex's Black Weather Strip Adhesive on water pump gaskets > for years and years. I use it anywhere...
  • Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
    Historical mailing list - John Silverman
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:46:57 -0600
    ...He replaced it today with a cork gasket, >which he said he'd Permatexed in place. No engine damage!!! WHEW!!! > >The green fluid I...
  • Re: Head sealants??
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Fri, 11 May 2007 15:58:59 -0300
    ...I have the Permatex Anaerobic Gasket maker #51813 for the push rod tub seals and the lower black O-ring on the cylinder. My...
  • Re: Head sealants??
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 11 May 2007 08:23:39 -0700
    ...I found the Permatex Anaerobic Gasket maker #51813 that Ben > mentiones above but the instructions says to prepare the surface with a > gasket primer...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:02:34 -0800
    ...It seems that > its really tacked on there good (with some permatex I bet). How mush > pressure should I put it under and are...
  • Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:27:53 -0700
    ...Right now my mind is on Permatex Aviation gasket sealer.. I use many compounds for various tricks ..sometimes. teflon paste from the hardware store...
  • Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 13 Jan 2003 19:55:39 EST
    ...Use only Permatex Ultra Copper High Temp Silicone RTV Sealant. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
  • Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:32:35 -0700
    ...plastic screen over the upper vent holes, held in place by Permatex Gasket 1-Minute Right Stuff. By the way, I removed the main...
  • Re: Blower Knobs -- is this normal?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 21 May 2012 18:50:14 -0700
    ...or a tiny bit of permatex high tach gasket sealer to stick 'em in a little. 'climate control' heater/defroster/AC systems are 'automatic...
  • Re: glue for rubber on poptop seals
    Historical mailing list - jim hayes
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:20:55 -0700
    ...Distributed by Locktite. "Permatex" brand. "Super Weatherstrip Adhesive", item no 80638, Part no 80B. (reading info off a small leaky tube I have here...
  • Handy instant fuel tank patch
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:49:27 -0700
    ...I bought Permatex Gas Tank & Radiator Repair, which said nothing about its use with diesel. My FLAPS didn't have a clue, so I...
  • Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Mon, 24 May 1999 14:44:52 -0400
    ...So, any suggestions? I'm thinking of trying some permatex 3H on the nuts. My only other recourse, as far as I can tell...
  • At the pump fueling issue
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:28:31 -0500
    ...Last night I lowered the fuel tank and sealed the fuel level sender using Permatex Permashield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant #85420. Then...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon; water housing & Oring sealing
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 09:20:52 -0800
    ...However, if you use a hardening sealant such as the permatex black stuff - that will be problematic. Z --- Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM> wrote...
  • Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 24 May 1999 18:36:27 -0400
    ...So, any suggestions? I'm thinking of trying some >permatex 3H on the nuts. > >My only other recourse, as far as I can tell...
  • Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:04:25 -0600
    ...the product IS called "The Right Stuff", ha ha ha http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_make rs/auto_Permatex_the...
  • Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 9 Jun 2011 07:27:15 -0700
    ...I'm also sort of obsessive about using Permatex Hylomar on most gasket applications. The stuff remains pliable forever, and I used it quite...
  • Re: Valve cover gasket replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:52:45 -0700
    ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I have always cleaned the cover and used a very light smear of black > permatex just to hold...
  • Re: gas fuel tank sealant repair needed
    Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
    Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:21:09 -0700
    ...Thinking permatex, RTV, ? Epoxy? Any suggestions? Thanks, Doug ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AOL Sessions - Watch in studio exclusive video performances from today's top artists.
  • Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:22:35 -0500
    ...I also use permatex aviation gasket sealant on the hose > >> connections. Makes a good seal and prevents corrosion on the engine > >> parts where the...
  • Re: exhaust leak
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 10:36:34 -0400
    ...the gaskets at the warped flange and go heavy on the permatex. I did this a while back and it held well for the...
  • WAS Re: blank
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Tue, 15 Feb 2000 11:46:18 MST
    ...It seems >that > >its really tacked on there good (with some permatex I bet). How mush > >pressure should I put it under and are...
  • Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:46:43 -0500
    ...Also, i just read on another thread that someone was using the Grey Permatex on the outside HG, sorry bro but WRONG, not in...
  • Head gasket O-rings
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:33:12 -0700
    ...I do have several versions of high-temp sealant, Permatex thermostat/ water pump sealant, and the Anthracite sealer from Victor Reinz... also, have the...
  • Re: 1986 syncro westy stuck transmission drain plug
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 2 May 2012 17:13:43 -0400
    ...When installing some pipe sealant or Permatex will prevent the corrosion from causing this again. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: 12volt electric heaters
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Feb 95 18:04:23 EST
    ...Then I used permatex; bronze or black is ok (still hasn't broken down or come off) on all the joint facings and any...
  • Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Mon, 31 May 2004 11:12:51 -0700
    ...I also used aviation permatex on both sides of the gasket behind the oil pump and the between the cover and pump. Any other...
  • Re: Grill fix glue?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:44:19 -0500
    Devcon Plastic Welder(PERMATEX has similar). Check "active" ingredients for Methyl Methacrolate. Different than the syringe epoxies, and bonding strength is like 3000# after...
  • Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Mon, 24 May 1999 17:38:30 -0400
    ...So, any suggestions? I'm thinking of trying some > permatex 3H on the nuts. > > My only other recourse, as far as I can tell...
  • Re: Head-Nut Sealant - alternatives?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 05:45:09 EST
    ...sealant that comes with the gasket kit ! Use Loctite brand or Permatex brand Copper high temp silicone head gasket sealant for both the rubber...
  • Re: Anyone use the electronic cleaner I suggected?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 19:51:27 -0500
    ...Used Permatex dielectric gel on AFM connection, and all plug - coil - distributer connections. Much easier to remove 'em now, nothing else I can determine...
  • Stripped drain plug solution?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Charles
    Thu, 5 Nov 1998 08:53:01 EST
    ...What do you think? Would this work? Also, what is permatex and would I have to add it to the pitted surface before having...
  • Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement: Phase 1 exploration
    Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
    Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:55:59 +0000
    ...In retrospect I wish I had used permatex to put it back on, this is not the flattest cover I have ever seen. The...
  • Re: Permatex RTV curing in cold weather: Advice req'd
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 18:10:51 EST
    In a message dated 1/24/05 4:53:29 PM, Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA writes: << Advice would be appreciated. >> Form a wind screen around...