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• Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:19:45 -0800
  any sort of lub'ing silicone spray oil (Gunk or Permatex- I bet 3M has some too- brand etc; I used to spray it...
• Coolant leak at thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:19:59 -0400
  ...leak that I can't resolve, although maybe I'll try permatex in the morning. As I fill the van with coolant it starts...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 30 May 2000 08:22:41 -0500
  I had excellent luck patching my coolant overflow tank with Permatex Black Super Weather Strip Adhesive #82. I applied a thin coat to the...
• Re: "Red Hi-Temp" Permatex. Use after 1-2 hours?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 19:28:21 -0700
  Thanks Jake. yah likely best overnight, though I fired it up to check the flame and run it til ammonia got warm. Til tomorrow...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 11 May 2007 16:52:26 -0400
  ...I have >the Permatex Anaerobic Gasket maker #51813 for the push rod tub seals >and the lower black O-ring on the cylinder. My...
• Refund for the amount of $.02 My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:15:23 -0400
  ...I use Permatex Ultra Grey and have NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, even though I've been told I don't know what I'm...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 06:51:05 EST
  ...I made sure all mating surfaces were clean and true and used Permatex Ultra Gold high temperature silicone gasket maker as the joint compound...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 06:36:01 -0700
  ...I'd already tried what the nearby Advance Auto guy recommended; PermaTex spray on Copper Seal (you may want to verify the name) worked...
• Re: JB Weld question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 22:35:20 -0800
  If there is no load on the filler you could use Permatex copper, it works well for high heat 700 degrees. Not sure how...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 06:31:57 -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...
• Re: Govenor Cap O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 May 1998 17:46:42 -0400
  ...A little permatex at the base will cure the o'ring leak. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 05:35:33 EST
  ...Throw the Dirko in the nearest garbage can ! Use Permatex or Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp Silicon Sealant. Check the archives on this and...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 01:23:24 -0500
  ...toolbox. > > Heh...what's worse...I accidentally put a bottle of Permatex > aviation > sealer in my toolbox with the cap on loose. You know...
• Re: Tranaxle gear carrier gasket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:38:05 -0400
  ...If it is a small leak try cleaning the area really good and using Permatex spray and seal leak repair. Leaking here is often...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:55:39 -0700
  ...I had covered those using plastic screen and gluing it in place with RTV that dries quickly (Permatex Gasket). Then had more roommates so...
• rad hose/pipe fixed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 04:20:12 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Used Permatex RTV goop on all joints. Need 6 tie wraps to hold heater hose to other OEM pipe. Oh... did I mention you...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 31 May 2004 13:01:41 -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...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 15:54:46 -0700
  ...get that hemisphere washer out. ( somethimes they're stuck in there ) coat Both Sides of it nicely with Permatex High Tack gasket sealer. Reassemble...
• Re: Valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:37:59 -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: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 21:03:34 EST
  ...The concerns about silicone poisoning of the O2 sensor surfaced years ago with the advent of silicone sealants like the famous Permatex Blue Goo...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:06:26 -0400
  At 06:44 PM 3/26/2009, Max Wellhouse wrote: >Devcon Plastic Welder(PERMATEX has similar). Check "active" >ingredients for Methyl Methacrolate. Wonderfull stuff...
• Re: Vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:47:25 EST
  ...pro or give it a go? > > Jeff /San Anselmo > i used permatex vinyl repair.. good stuff.. u can mix the colors to match.. u...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:29:07 -0700
  ...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: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:21:04 -0500
  ...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: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 11:02:01 -0400
  ...Use the grey permatex sealer (follow directions for pre-curing prior to installation!) on all sealing surfaces and make sure they are clean. This...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:19:32 -0500
  ...Or if you don't have any of that you can use blue permatex or ultra blue. The problem is that some times what...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:11:21 -0700
  ...on those tyoe of things Can’t recall the details, but permatex gasket maker anaerobic red stuff. It’s 518 I think? In the...
• Re: Loctite 518 uses on Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 17:13:51 -0600
  ...I never figured out why Permatex uses the blue tube for both the red and blue thread locker. Maybe that thinking has bled over...
• Refund for the amount of $.02 My 2 cents on head leaks and
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:37:43 -0800
  ...I use Permatex Ultra Grey and have NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, even though I've been told I don't know what I'm...
• Re: Crank Scoring / Flywheel seal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 10 May 2013 08:36:39 -0400
  I would use permatex super 300 or avaition sealant on the outter edge of the seal. don't get any on the face of...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:10:51 -0700
  ...Could >> this just be a matter of taking off the plate and sealing it with Permatex >> or will removing that plate open a Pandora...
• Re: Question about barrel spacers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 21:14:57 -0600
  ...If it takes leaving the barrel shim out it is just suggested that you seal it with something like Permatex Copper sealer. I've...
• '84 Vanagon Coolant Crossover Pipe seal
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 13:35:53 -0800
  ...I've replaced the o-ring, and tried 1) no sealant, 2) Hylomar, and 3) silicone (Permatex), and I still have a slow drip...
• Re: squealing brakes
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 12:24:17 -0500
  ...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: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:01:56 -0700
  ...He replaced it today with a cork gasket, > >which he said he'd Permatexed in place. No engine damage!!! WHEW!!! > > > >The green fluid I...
• push rod seals
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 22 May 1996 13:30:45 -0400
  ...Jack Jack, I've always sealed my pushrods with permatex copper silicone, the ultra high temp stuff, along with the new o-rings. It...
• Re: Excessive Hydrocarbons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 13:40:54 -0400
  ...The red RTV sealant MAY work, but >chances are it will burn off sooner than later. > >Martin What I used is Permatex Ultra Copper...
• Re: Problem w/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 95 11:43:09 EDT
  ...A bit of permatex combined with electrical tape covered them back up but I doubt this will last long since the heat is tremendous...
• Re: Need torque specs for AC bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:12:04 -0700
  ...My favs are either Teflon paste from the hardware store, like for pipe joints, or red permatex high tack gasket sealer, my all around...
• Re: What to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:47:23 -0700
  ...I put permatex high tack gasket sealer , the red stuff, on the threadsof the bolt. It ain't goin' no whereif you do that...
• Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:38:42 -0600
  ...Like Permatex antisieze, one can will last a lifetime for most of us..... DM&FS At 12:05 AM 1/28/2012, Alistair Bell...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 May 2012 17:08:22 -0700
  ...out . > > > > going back together..I always put something on the thread ...permatex high > tack works great .. > sticks 'em nicely ...and they come out very...
• Re: Sealant on metal head gasket and green o-ring?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 29 May 2000 08:31:37 -0400
  ...has > anybody used a sealant such as permatex ultracopper on the green o-ring and > the thin flat metal ring gasket? Or is this...
• Re: Handy instant fuel tank patch
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 23:00:53 -0400
  ...d gamble a few bucks on some snake oil. > > I bought Permatex Gas Tank & Radiator Repair, which said nothing about > its use with diesel...
• Re: Power mirrors on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:40:24 -0700
  ...apply Permatex Hi Tack gasket sealer to both sides of it. Reassemble.. gives great traction on that pivot part, and works nicely. I could...
• Re: At the pump fueling issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:25:39 -0400
  ...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: Water pump - now oil cooler 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 11:34:43 -1000
  ...if the metal pipe is corroded , I like to put a little permatex high tack gasket sealer on the pipe there. Prevents/reduces corrosion...
• Re: Eurovan Door gasket falling apart @#!&*!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 13:03:54 PDT
  ...My initial effrts > with Permatex weatehrstrip glue was unsuccessful, as within > a day, it came undone. I'm about to try the real thing...
• Re: cluster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 08:56:19 -0400
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-15067-Window-Defogger-Repair/dp/B000HBI9YQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1338899609&sr=1-1...
• Re: air intake boot repair
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 00:10:39 -0400
  ...I used ....... "walking out to van....." "Permatex Red Hi-Temp Silicone" Adhesive Sealant. Cracks were inbetween ribs on mine. I cleaned an area larger...
• Re: Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 22 May 1998 14:27:07 -0700
  ...I just got the gasket kit. >Does anyone have any comments on the use of sealant? Which type? VW or >Loctite/Permatex? Head bolt...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:45:30 -0700
  ...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: Intake manifold gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:47:00 -0700
  ...Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > I like to put Permatex High Tack.............red stuff in a can with a > brush, on both...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:03:53 EDT
  ...new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored Permatex. >> I see this misinformation on the List so often that I have...
• Re: 2.1 oil pump gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:03:47 -0700
  ...on those super thin paper oil pump cover gaskets..........I use spray Permatex Hi-Tach gasket sealer. That way you can get a really...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:28:37 -0700
  ...re stuck in there ) > coat Both Sides of it nicely with Permatex High Tack gasket sealer. > Reassemble. > tighten the 10mm nut as tightly as...
• Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:23:42 -0700
  ...I'll apply permatex high tack gasket sealer .. helps prevent corrosion of the aluminum ...doesn't stick things together, come apart later .. it's...
• Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:01:55 -0500
  ...Gasket is a real SOB to keep inplace for reinstall, so couple dots of permatex and sitting for a minute then will put back...
• Re: Why remove the crankshaft pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:57:26 -0400
  ...Make sure you use new o-ring and gasket on the sealing surfaces along with the GREY permatex. Cheers, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz...
• Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 14:33:43 PDT
  ...He replaced it today with a cork gasket, >>which he said he'd Permatexed in place. No engine damage!!! WHEW!!! >> >>The green fluid I...