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halfmoons and stars- fixing windshield cracks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Jun 95 13:14:45 EDT
Yikes! On our way back through Buffalo I picked up a couple of Loctite "Bullseye" windshield repair kits. I tried them out on a...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:04 -0700
...What is Loctite 508? Is at non setting sealant? To be honest, I really don't see how the little o-ring at top...
Re: seat "guide pieces"
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:06:33 -0500
...Or, use blue Loctite on them. I've been driving around on loosened bolts since 1994 or so, and I'm glad for it...
Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 22:24:22 -0500
When I had to replace the rearward header on my bus, Loctite Freeze & Release was absolutely key: http://bit.ly/LApH6S About $20/can...
Gene Berg Shift Kit
Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
24 Nov 96 16:31:46 EST
...Don't look for the "included" Loctite mentioned, there isn't any. Buy your own tube. Gather up your 10 and 13mm wrenches, the...
Re: Head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:30:34 EDT
...Use either Loctite or Permatex Ultra Copper RTV, high temperature head gasket sealant. Use this sealant on the head gasket surface that makes contact...
Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:49:48 -0800
...The "white stuff" sealant (can't if it is made by Loctite) is somewhat messy, and slow to harden (I mean the squeeze out...
Re: nuts/bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:02:27 -0500
...Torque wrenches and charts, never seize, and Loctite should become your friends. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Radius rod question?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 May 2012 06:34:03 -0400
Why replace the lock nut or use Loctite when you can just weld it? Yep, weld the nut in place on a fine thread...
Re: Stuck sliding door on Buss'
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Jan 1995 17:20:55 -0500
...the rear of the door. > >I have tightened mine, even tried loctite, but they still >come loose every couple of years and need to...
Re: 3 bolts aint enough!
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:22:02 -0400
...safety wire to connect all of them. > Old race trick. > > RED loctite works as well, just remember to paint the heads of the bolts...
Re: putting 2.1 back together
Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
Sun, 29 Dec 2002 09:21:35 -0800
...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: WTB: woodruff key
Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 16:21:06 -0500
...I'm guessing I can make due with Loctite and alot of torque. Anyone have a guesstimate as to the amount of torque? On...
Re: heater control knob
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 06:06:17 EST
...Use Loctite brand crazy glue. They may break again if you ever need to pull them off, BUT, will hold up nicely for moving...
Re: O ring making kit
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:41:24 EST
...The ends are joined with cyanocrylate adhesive (Crazy Glue, etc.) and it is best to use a toughened version, such as Loctite Black Max...
Re: [Syncro] Re:87 syncro
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:23:09 -0700
On my Syncro the spindle (outer axle that's held in place by the big nut) was secured with Loctite. It had to be...
Re: odometer stopped
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 12:14:46 -0400
...I also have an odometer that is locked up from the Loctite technique. Get a new gear or farm it out. You also have...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:44:54 -0400
...Why even consider removable? Call Loctite and get the new >> > torque specs for that application. If the Loctite should do >> > anything at all the...
Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
Sat, 7 Dec 2019 11:55:16 -0500
...I'd suggest cleaning the hole and trying some Loctite 242 (blue, > > > though it may be in a red bottle) on the threads. > > > > > > Yrs...
Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:03:05 -0400
...I have been using and promoting the use of Loctite Ultra Copper RTV Silicone Sealant on the exhaust flat gaskets for years and unless...
Re: Help with stripped threads
Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
Sun, 20 Oct 1996 16:58:58 -0400
...a stud with two nuts or >a bolt, use the strongest loctite you van find. You'll end up with a proper, >long lasting...
Re: Speedo repair question
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 12:05:04 -0700
...metal shaft that it rides on.� Some people use glue or Loctite to hold it in place but I staked mine by using diagonal...
Re: Low oil pressure confirmed - next steps? 85 GL 1.9
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:48:33 -0400
...I don't use any gasket and seal the cover with loctite 518. Another problem is excessive oil temperature. Get an oil temp gauge...
Re: Speedometer Cable End
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Thu, 27 May 1999 02:54:50 -0700
...If push comes to shove, what about a methacrolate based adhesive or the Loctite sleeve retainer stuff. Reinforcing the west systems epoxy(105 resin...
Re: '90 Vanagon alternator bracket problem
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:29:26 -0600
...2.) Use loctite on the nuts that secure the alternator bracket to the case. You might want to replace the studs too, as they...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:49:52 -0800
...I later ditched the gasket and used loctite 518 ( or is it 508?), and that gained me a few more pounds pressure. As I...
Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Thu, 29 May 2014 00:09:06 -0400
...of PB Blaster three times per day, and a can of Loctite Freeze and Release. Of the six screws, I got two out cleanly...
Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Aug 2011 (#2011-666)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:46:17 -0400
John et al, all manifold gasket I have ever installed here have been installed using Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp RTV Silicone Sealant. Both...
Re: compression tests-- good enough?
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:27:26 -0700
...I put on some > loctite (the kind you apply after assembly) just for good > measure. > Heres the good news: I did a before and...
Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:53:46 -0400
...Green o-ring around outside of cylinder near top - original VW Loctite 518 sealant for above Flat metal ring for top of cylinder - original...
Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:20:25 EST
...Either the one that comes in some of the head gasket kits or one from Loctite or Permatex (Ultra Copper). Good luck. Cheers Frank...
Re: odometer stopped
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:43:46 -0700
...I also > have an odometer that is locked up from the Loctite technique. Get a new > gear or farm it out. You also have...
Oil plug drain repair.
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:42:41 -0400
...The insert is threaded on to a lubricated sparkplug, and Loctite is applied to the exterior threads of the insert, yeah this a go...
Re: leaky head gasket question again
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 05:40:37 EST
...Then use a high quality silicon head gasket sealant like Permatex Ultra Copper or Loctite brand. DO NOT USE THE SEALANT THAT COMES WITH...
Re: Mutilated woodruff key at crankshaft
Historical mailing list - David
Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:58:52 -0500
Paul, Yours may be too far gone, but I once used a permanent loctite product (I don't remember which one it was) in...
Re: Oil Drain Hole Stripped: 91 Westy: Solutions Needed
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Mon, 11 May 1998 14:39:27 -0400
...The insert is threaded on to a lubricated sparkplug, and Loctite is applied to the exterior threads of the insert, yeah this a go...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:12:51 -0500
...If you do get the urge to remove the housing consider new bolts and use Loctite. Torque to spec. It is not a good...
Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 5 Dec 2019 11:30:10 -0500
...I'd suggest cleaning the hole and trying some Loctite 242 > (blue, though it may be in a red bottle) on the threads. > > Yrs...
Re: Modified carriage bolts?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 12 May 2011 18:44:40 -0700
...cross-holes (dowel pin) for example.� Uhh-h-h....maybe even Loctite....depends on what you are doing, materials involved, amount of anti-rotation...
Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:24:39 -0500
...Use Loctite Super Glue to secure it. I have had good success with this fix. Eventually you will need to find a good used...
Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 16:03:15 -0400
...retainer' does anyone have any input as to why a properly loctited stovebolt couldn't be used to replace the retaining nails? Dan in...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - -------------------------
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:19:41 -0500
...benplace.com (thanks so much for that page Ben) says to use loctite 518 on the pushrod tube seals and the black cylinder O...
Re: Power window regulator fix ('91 Carat)
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:40:01 -0500
...Instead of the flimsy <1/8th" plastic pin I used a small metric machine screw,3 or 4 washers, a nut, and blue LOCTITE...
Re: Distributor Numbers & Questions
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 15:37:10 -0500
...I used a screw and loctited it inplace so it won't fall out. What this does is force the air to flow though...
Re: TINTED WINDOWS
Historical mailing list - Bill
Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:36:57 -0700
...If it is, use water and clean the windows. > >If it is a "glue," as was mine, and I used "Lift Off," from Loctite...
Re: 2.1 head repair?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 05:54:22 EST
...Use a high quality silicon head gasket sealing compound, made by Loctite or GE. Do not use the stuff that comes with the head...
Re: putting 2.1 back together
Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:38:30 -0500
...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: Replacing Gas Tank Filler Gasket
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:43:57 -0400
...any tricks or warnings that I should be aware of. > > try Loctite permatex. disgusting stuff, doesn't harden, > gas/oil proof. Used it when...
Re: Speedometer Source
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:10:19 -0500
...fix my old asudi odometer using that info and some red loctite or equivilant. Took me a ocuple of hours, but then I didn...
Re: Propane Service Valve
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:50:49 -0700
...I ended up using red loctite on a number of the fittings, simply because it's very easy to break the seal on a...
Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 20 May 2016 13:54:27 -0700
...Jim On Fri, May 20, 2016 at 2:13 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > would blue loctite or star washers help keep...
Bottle Of VC Juice From Wheedle Engineering
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 16 Oct 1998 17:02:16 -0400
...They say it is easy enough to check by removing the allen head bolts and looking in, and that to use blue loctite to...
Re: [Syncro] Re:87 syncro
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:33:24 -0700
...I heard reports from others where the spindle was not secured with Loctite and come right out. Good luck, Peter -----Original Message----- From: aj...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:28:45 -0500
...Why even consider removable? Call Loctite and get the new > >> > torque specs for that application. If the Loctite should do > >> > anything at all the...
Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:40:23 -0400
...6 bolts came out but one was snapped- Do these need Loctite? I’ll be out and about looking for hardware today- I can...
Re: nuts/bolts
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:01:35 -0800
...Torque wrenches and charts, never seize, and Loctite� should become your friends. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone!
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:07:57 -0500
...I tend to not trust the locking tab so I > use red Loctite to secure the replacement. Sometimes I regret that. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
Roof Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:19:53 -0800
...Seems the Van-cafe kit is a "glue on" type, as they included a tube of Loctite black adhesive (30540) but maybe the stuff...
Re: fuel filler grommet seal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:53:48 -0400
...Recently at work we had a training seminar from Henkel, (Loctite). Many silicones that work buy etching the surface for adhesion. These should not...
Re: WTB: woodruff key
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 20:25:45 -0500
...apart on me. > > I'm guessing I can make due with Loctite and alot of torque. Anyone > have a guesstimate as to the amount...