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Re: Help removing clutch lever
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 9 Apr 2005 03:13:43 -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: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:30 -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: Broken exhaust bolt.
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:50:16 -0700
...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: Help removing clutch lever
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 06:11:31 EDT
...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: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:52:01 -0800
...very, very rusted and you should start spraying those with PB Blaster penetrating oil right now. And do it like every few hours until...
Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:04:05 -0400
...You might also start spraying the starter mounting bolts with PB Blaster in preparation for removing the starter as it could easily be the...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 9 May 2013 18:24:05 -0700
...now and hit everything you are going to remove with PB Blaster, Zyglo, whatever is the best penetrant you have. Do this as many...
Re: Installing new shocks
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:15:07 -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: removing a broken cv joint stud
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 7 Oct 2007 18:13:50 -0700
...I ended > up drilling a second hole that also was off center and then trying to soak > the broken piece with PB Blaster. The...
Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Thu, 29 May 2014 00:09:06 -0400
...Cleaned everything up with a dremel wire brush, then hit them with (in reverse order) a MAPP torch, three days of PB Blaster three...
??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 14:47:09 EDT
...Fel-Pro & Neverseize) at assembly; I have sprayed them with PB Blaster when removing them. No matter what, they are a son-of-a...
Re: Ceramics in VW engines.
Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:18:53 -0600
...interim period I have purchased a large commercial kiln, a bead >blaster, large compressor and allied equipment to perform professional >Ceramic Coatings Services. The...
Re: Blower motor anatomy
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:07:54 +0000
...I hung a small LED headlamp over the upped edge to illuminate the bearing, and then I delivered a dose of PB Blaster directly...
Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:18:03 -0500
...For a product to loosen stuck/frozen/rusted fasteners, I've found in my years of foraging in Ohio junkyards that PB Blaster is...
Re: Blower motor anatomy
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:43:03 -0800
...I hung a small LED headlamp over the upped edge to illuminate the bearing, and then I delivered a dose of PB Blaster directly...
Woo Hoo got my exhaust...
Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:12:43 -0500
...My thought was to spray em with PB blaster everyday for a week or so and rap at the nuts with a punch every...
Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr. old brake lines from MC. :-/
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:47:29 -0400
...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: Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:32:53 -0400
...Warnings, helpful hints and dire predictions will be gratefully accepted.� I'm breaking out the PB Blaster as I write this for the first...
Re: Removing water pump pulley
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Sun, 5 Dec 1999 11:45:32 -0600
...I built a bead blaster and now it looks like new. Great fun watching the rust and crud simply disappear in the blast cabinet...
Re: Broken stud
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:27:09 -0800
...I had left to work with.� Try soaking it with PB Blaster and then heating with a torch before attempting removal.� I also had...
Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:47:58 -0500
...folks was to remove the aftermarket alarm system, remove the > >ghetto blaster amplifier system, remove the FM booster. > >Once I got all the twisted...
Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:55:53 -0800
...I had to remove the header, soak with PB blaster, tap and apply vice grips. Some shops will weld a piece of square stock...
Re: Spring question - help needed
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:51:50 +0000
...I had to use an air impact wrench to break the nuts loose - and that is after soaking them in PB Blaster. I have...
Re: Remember those converter thieves?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:29:44 -0400
...removing the old system and while under the van > spraying PB Blaster and scoping out the various bits in the way of the bolts...
Re: Exhaust stud & bolts removal problems
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 2 May 2006 13:22:39 -0400
...So fare I used Power Blaster to > soak them, vibrated them with hammer and no luck. Then I heated > them up > with a brazing...
Re: Building a Shop
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:23:43 -0400
...Larger if considering a sand or bead blaster. Two stage best. Begin buying real air powered tools. Battery impacts are not real shop additions...
Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:53:36 -0500
...Get a can of PB Blaster, Lock De-Icer, Or WD40 (Each would provide a unique set of properties, and i'm not sure...
Re: Soda blasting question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:07:17 -0700
...The other day I saw a soda blaster. Do > the actually remove paint (seems like a great way to clean up a part, > but...
Re: RE; rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:44:12 -0600
...Mine were rusted badly, so I soaked them overnight with PB Blaster. This morning I got them off, added 2mm under each one, sewed...
Re: Window rain shields?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 30 Jun 2014 05:34:22 -0700
...I believe those are shaped more like the mini-pickup "blasters" > that are L-shaped and fit in the front and top of the...
Re: Frozen locks
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:43:24 +0000
...A thin lubricant, such as RemOil or > > Kroil or maybe even PB Blaster, would be better than WD40, but I > > wouldn't recommend even...
Re: Replacing Rear Shocks on 84 Westy.
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:32:59 -0400
...I say spray some PB Blaster on the bolts a day before (or at least just before) you get wrenching. Two bolts, a bottle...
Re: '88 Exhaust help
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:23:12 -0700
...took more than 4 hours to coax out using heat, PB Blaster, vice grips and patience.� And a sawzall is sure handy. Anyway, the...
Exhaust fun never ends
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 8 Oct 2011 12:14:51 -0700
...m all ears and will check back for your suggestions. PB Blaster soaks in progress. I’m thinking propane torch and Vise Grips. I...
Re: S&S Header install and a ?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:27:45 -0800
...Is this normal? I squirted all the bolts with PB > Blaster before I removed the old exhaust, but none of the other bolt areas...
Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:44:04 -0500
...box) > > Wheel bearing grease > Spray lithium grease > TriFlow or similar > PB Blaster or Aero Kroil penetrating oil > Brake cleaner > > Cheap digital multimeter -- the $6...
Re: Blower motor anatomy
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:35:51 -0700
...I hung a |small |LED headlamp over the upped edge to illuminate the bearing, and then I |delivered a dose of PB Blaster directly...
Re: Propex alternative?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:47:24 -0800
...Then other radiant heaters like buddys, black cats, and so on rounding out the bunch, with the exception of Rocket's kero blaster they...
Re: motor mounts
Historical mailing list - bill harris
Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:04:49 -0700
...Before you begin this task you would be well served to thoroughly coat the joint where the tranny joins the transaxle with PB Blaster...
Re: Help removing clutch lever
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 9 Apr 2005 18:39:26 -0700
...PB blaster and propane heat were futile. Next, I used my neighbor's propane+oxy torch to get it glowing red, then used a...
Re: Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:34:51 -0700
...tried to remove them (despite days of being soaked with PB Blaster) . Luckily there is enough room to get a drill up there and...
Re: O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 13:41:36 -0500
...it from the inside with a good penetrating oil (J. B. Blaster). Otherwise you will never be able to get to the threads where...
Re: Is there anybody out there?
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 10 Feb 2018 10:19:53 -0800
...Neither my propane torch nor PB Blaster have worked so far. Patience and persistence being tested. On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 8:23...
Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 24 May 2009 03:45:57 +0000
...the bolts is likely. I did spray them good with PB Blaster today. Maybe with heat I can get them to go. As much...
Re: Remember those converter thieves?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 13:54:03 -0700
...removing the old system and while under the van spraying PB Blaster and scoping out the various bits in the way of the bolts...
Re: Binding Steering....
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:43:59 -0500
...Anyhow, after I got back I crawled under the van and shot the u-joint with some PB Blaster, then I took it for...
Re: O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Sheila Pearson
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 09:56:33 -0500
...it from the inside with a good penetrating oil (J. B. Blaster). > Otherwise you will never be able to get to the threads where...
Re: Ceramics in VW engines.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:18:06 -0600
...interim period I have purchased a large commercial kiln, a bead >blaster, large compressor and allied equipment to perform professional >Ceramic Coatings Services. The...
battery tray replacement story
Historical mailing list - Randy
Sun, 17 Apr 94 20:55:01 -0400
...A sand blaster would have been the right tool for the job because of all the nooks and crannies, but I had to use...
Re: Bilstein shock query
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:44:04 +0000
...of the 61 without ever raising it. Crawling around with the blaster nozzle, and a protection suit, under it. The places those vehicles took...
Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:26:39 -0500
...Scraping off the crap and spraying them with PB blaster, followed by a little wiggle with some vice grips got good breathing action. One...
Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:09:31 -0400
I would spray the metal connections down with either PB Blaster or WD-40 a few days before you are getting ready to do...
Re: S&S Exhaust system, how bad????
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:29:59 -0500
...Also, get out some pb blaster or whatever and start making regular trips out to the van to spray those exhaust studs now, to...
Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 20:03:10 -0500
...have very many years of rusting so soaking them in PB Blaster or Kroil is certainly going to be necessary. I would guess driving...
Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:19:35 -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: removing a broken cv joint stud-fixed
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:51:56 -0400
...I then used a strong screwdriver and more PB Blaster to loosen it up and remove it. I then chased the threads and cleaned...
Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:51:23 -0500
...this stuff is far superior to pb blaster and can be found at your flaps mike ps works in 2 to 3 mins > David...
Re: O2 sensor wiring
Historical mailing list - jon
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 18:45:12 -0800
...I have doused it with PB Blaster. > > > > Now, anyone have thoughts on how to get it out? It's pretty durned round > > now. Grrrrr...
Re: Charm inside the bell housing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:24:57 -0700
...PB Blaster is a decent penetrating oil.. ( Kroil is 'the one' though .and expensive .....and a recent post says 50/50 actone and ATF...
Re: AC conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:15:47 -0500
...HFC152a is used as a computer canned air blaster to cleanout dust. You can get it at Radio Shack, Walmart, Best Buy, or any...