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  • Questions, questions more questions
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:31:04 PDT
    ...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: Greetings all
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 22:14:52 -0500
    ...anything else you can find that looks like liquid. :) - change ALL FUEL LINES!!!! do it!!! make SURE you use high-pressure fuel injection rated...
  • Re: CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 07:49:13 -0700
    ...If you use liquid wrench, use it only in the bolt heads. Do not attempt to get it on the threads. The threads will...
  • Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 16 Nov 1999 12:11:43 -0800
    ...take two 13mm wrenches (box or open), channel locks or the sort, and a big flat blade screwdriver and shimmy yourself under the bus...
  • Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 12 May 2008 18:29:44 -0700
    ...Properly applied heat and penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench etc.) will be your friends if need be. Cheers, Neil. On Mon, May 12...
  • Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Fri, 11 Jan 2002 22:52:36 -0500
    ...We filled the cylinders and crankcase with a mixture of WD-40, Liquid Wrench, ATF, MM oil, varsol, diesel fuel, and anything else that...
  • Re: Route 66
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 14 Nov 1995 08:46:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...old ones off? Do I have to use heat? Or would Liquid Wrench, a set of metric hand tools, and an earnest attitude suffice...
  • Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:57:27 -0400
    ...You might try grooving the head with a Dremel and using a hand impact wrench with a flat bit. >4) Threw a temper tantrum...
  • 87 westy: wanted to change the brakepads, ended with a lot of trouble.
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Mon, 2 Oct 2006 19:40:29 -0700
    ...tried liquid wrench,,,,...no luck. decided to sawzall off the little battery vent cover that was in the way to get better access (ok...
  • Re: Tune up help pleeassseee!
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:54:36 EDT
    ...you need a helper and a no.7 >> wrench >> 5.bleed and flush coolant liquid / replace with the new red stuff >> 6. check the...
  • Exhaust Success!-except the Strap!!
    Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:12:10 -0400
    ...breaking them off!...but with a little, well no, alot, of liquid wrench, mystery oil and every other thing I could possibly think to...
  • Re: Exhausting Problem
    Historical mailing list
    22 May 97 07:56:24 PDT
    ...As always, soak in a appropriate fluid such as Kroil, Liquid Wrench, but not WD-40. Worst comes to worst, remove the alternator, belt...
  • Replacing Fuel Valve Cable
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jul 1995 21:41:28 -0700 (PDT)
    ...My cable was frozen up, so I used some Liquid Wrench (TM) and Elbow Grease (TM) to get it free. Putting it back in...
  • Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:09:16 -0400
    ...You can soak the stuck pins with liquid wrench, put your vice grips on the pin and try to twist it out. Then clean...
  • Re: CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:17:08 -0500
    ...If you use liquid wrench, use it only in the >bolt heads. Do not attempt to get it on the threads. The threads will...
  • '75 in CV hell (epic - part 2) pieces & parts
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:21:51 -0500
    ...with the allen wrench for love or money, the one that's soaked to death with WD40 and Liquid Wrench and still won't...
  • Replacing the Head Gaskets (Maybe the Head)?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
    Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:30:38 -0400
    ...I've replaced brake lines, power steering lines, water pump plus normal maintenance work, have metric sockets and wrenches,torque wench, dremel. I think...
  • Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:33:56 -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...
  • Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 17 May 2009 08:25:41 -0400
    I've heard that Liquid Wrench doesn't ignite/burn/ smoke as badly as the others when used intermittently with a torch to alternately...
  • Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 18 May 2008 12:05:34 -0700
    ...It is twice as good as Gunk's liquid wrench say. Yes, spray it on the bolts in question twice or 3 times a...
  • Re: NVC -- Need easy-out or similar tool for 10-32 stainless steel bolts
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 11 Dec 2016 21:45:34 -0800
    ...No miniature torque wrenches. ;-) Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Lauterbach Sent: Sunday, December...
  • Re: broken spark plug removal?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 01:20:00 EDT
    ...a large screwdriver in like a chisel but that couldn't turn the > threads (even after a 1/4 bottle of liquid wrench)... > > dave >
  • The Tool List
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
    ...Hacksaw Hand cleaner, gloves, ear plugs, latex gloves WD-40 Liquid wrench Propane torch Oxyacetylene torch, for when the above doesn't work Clutch...
  • Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Fri, 15 Apr 2005 19:58:15 -0400
    ...With an > automatic > you'll need a wrench on the rear bolt. > With #1 spark plug removed I insert a piece of stainless steel...
  • follow up to original inquiry (stumbling 89 GL 2.1)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 May 1997 21:35:45 -0400 (EDT)
    ...the ECU connector, cleaning inside of idle stabilizer control valve with liquid wrench... I think I've checked entire FI system, and can't...
  • Re: Help me! I've just purchased a pit to throw money into!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 06 Dec 94 20:06:41 CST
    ...and a can of Liquid Wrench. :) >EGR box maybe junkyard. but most likely, you'll have to pay outrageous vw prices. >windsheild (we have...
  • Re: CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 09:28:24 -0700
    ...If you use liquid wrench, use it > only in the >> bolt heads. Do not attempt to get it on the threads. The > threads will...
  • '86 Westy timing conundrum
    Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
    Wed, 15 May 2002 14:10:00 -0500
    ...I started the engine, hooked up the strobe light and set timing with the new Liquid Paper TDC about a centimeter left of the...
  • Re: front brake hints needed
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:33:41 -0700
    ...As a LAST resort, try getting some liquid wrench or w.h.y. inbetween drum and flange. Along those lines, apply some LQ where...
  • Re: Rear Brake Drum Puller
    Historical mailing list
    13 Dec 96 07:06:11 PST
    ...Don't forget to use a little Liquid Wrench or somesuch at the hub area. Now down to the finer points. Assuming that all...
  • Removing arm rests for repair of arm rest posts and to install perfect fit seat covers
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:55:55 -0800
    ...It took me about 15 minutes to take off each arm rest and I needed to use liquid wrench to get a few off...
  • Re: Exhaust bolt snapped off...yikes!!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:02:28 -0400
    ...allowed penetrating fluid time to do its' job? Have you tried Liquid Wrench or other? If you apply again, try scraping away corrosion on...
  • Re: Catalina 2500 Awning Installation
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Tue, 9 May 2000 19:29:26 EDT
    ...Plus, the most visible portions of the bracket are now black, (because of the liquid electrical tape), and that looks better against my dark...
  • Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 07:51:21 -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: Exhaust Success!-except the Strap!!
    Historical mailing list - Will Morris
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:13:43 -0400
    ...breaking >them off!...but with a little, well no, alot, of liquid wrench, mystery oil >and every other thing I could possibly think to...
  • Re: Replacing the Power Steering Lines
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 11 Feb 2005 06:25:40 EST
    ...Nice job tying to get liquids to go up ! Ha ! Well, I've not got myself and work clothes pretty well rust proofed anyways...
  • Re: Air in the brake lines?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:43:42 -0700
    ...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: Help! Stripped trans oil filler plug!
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Sun, 15 Apr 2001 23:10:22 -0700
    ...Spray liquid wrench on the plug, drill a hole and use easy-out to unscrew. Drain to get shavings out Leon 85 Subwagen Westy...
  • Re: NVC -- Need easy-out or similar tool for 10-32 stainless steel bolts
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:50:11 -0500
    ...No miniature torque > wrenches. ;-) > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of John Lauterbach > Sent: Sunday, December...
  • Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 00:24:01 -0600
    ...Oh, a ratcheting box end wrench, too. lots and lots of turns. It seems like I pulled the old one INTO a big socket...
  • Re: Frozen engine
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:40:22 -0800
    ...getting it to turn. > Is LPS a penetrating oil? Maybe some Liquid Wrench would help? > > Neil. (another I4 owner) > > > On Sat, Nov 29, 2008...
  • Re: Buzzer of Death (2.1)
    Historical mailing list - John Koloski
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 20:57:18 -0500
    ...The motor only smoked after I > tried using Liquid Wrench to help get the old muffler off. > > Please help! > > Thanks, > Sam
  • Bolt extraction (with lasers)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Nov 1995 20:49:41 -0500
    ...Well the bottom line, after spraying with Liquid Wrench and trying to ease the bolt out over a period of two weeks, is that...
  • Re: Squeaky front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:23:55 -0700
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com PB Blaster is great stuff - works better than liquid wrench and WD-40 (IMHO) I've used Silicone spray to...
  • Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:39:16 -0700
    ...Never have had a problem removing them after a dose of Liquid Wrench (tm). I would go with the copper nuts (12mm hex 175129620...
  • Re: help with '83.5 Westy thermostat housing
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:17:03 -0500
    ...High mileage housings may respond to a wrench on the bolts ,with extreem care.If you think one is twisting off,stop!!! Liquid wrench...
  • Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
    Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:48:23 -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...
  • Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Jul 1996 19:32:08 -0400
    ...Mine have all come out with only moderate wrenching. Try some liquid wrence if you haven't already. If you apply heat I'd...
  • Re: Buzzer of Death (2.1)
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:32:34 EST
    ...The motor only smoked after I >tried using Liquid Wrench to help get the old muffler off. > >Please help! > >Thanks, >Sam ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING...
  • Re: Replacing the Head Gaskets (Maybe the Head)?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 30 Mar 2014 14:36:33 -0700
    ...I've replaced brake lines, power steering lines, water pump plus normal maintenance work, have metric sockets and wrenches,torque wench, dremel. I think...
  • Tips, Tricks, etc.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Nov 1994 08:56:43 EST
    ...Douse this puppy with liquid wrench (or kin) about 5 times over the week preceeding the removal. Makes taking it off a dream. Also...
  • Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:31:02 EST
    ...Oh, a ratcheting box end wrench, too. lots and lots of turns. It seems like I pulled the old one INTO a big socket...
  • Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
    Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
    Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:02:23 -0800
    ...if needed -spraying all the corroded bolts trans/engine bolts with liquid wrench. I tried pushing up on the clutch lever to see if...
  • Re: CV joints...condition?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:38:45 -0800
    ...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: Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
    Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:00:58 +0000
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > >PB Blaster is great stuff - works better than liquid wrench and WD-40 >(IMHO) >I've used Silicone spray to...
  • Re: Replacing the Head Gaskets (Maybe the Head)?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:43:21 -0400
    ...I've replaced brake lines, power steering lines, water pump plus normal maintenance work, have metric sockets and wrenches,torque wench, dremel. I think...
  • Re: exhaust leak and leaking heads??
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 11 Oct 2001 13:14:23 -0700
    ...I sprayed liquid wrench on the bolts on mine and rusted as they were they all came out without a problem. There are a...
  • Re: Exhaust bolt snapped off...yikes!!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:16:24 -0700
    Not sure if it's been asked, but you've allowed penetrating fluid time to do its' job? Have you tried Liquid Wrench or...
  • The Official Must-Carry List ; was Zoltan: Re: Halifax to Vancouver & back
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 31 May 2005 20:41:40 -0700
    ...oil, tranny/ps, brake, antifreeze (mixed), liquid wrench or ? Form-a-gasket/sealer Foul weather clothes Gas can Gasket material Glue: Gorilla, super, epoxy...
  • Re: Removing arm rests for repair of arm rest posts and to install perfect fit seat covers
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:47:17 -0800
    ...It took me about 15 minutes to take off >each arm rest and I needed to use liquid wrench to get a few off...