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Re: Loctite 518 uses on Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 17:23:43 -0800
...I never figured out why > Permatex uses the blue tube for both the red and blue thread > locker. Maybe that thinking has bled over...
Re: Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 1 Dec 2012 18:40:00 -0600
I use silicon grease, the the thick stuff they sell for swimming pool gaskets, but not permatex etc. unless there is some problem with...
Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 30 May 2014 14:28:44 -1000
...I find Permatex High Tack gasket goop to be hyper perfect . prevents corrosion, sticks 'em in there ... ( anti-vibration ) .. like it's a mortal...
Re: $$$Brake Job$$
Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
Sun, 17 Dec 2000 22:21:38 -0800
...Don't forget to buy Permatex, they use to include it with the pads but now a days its either rock hard or missing...
Re: Cylinder Heads...cleaning up
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 21 Oct 2003 06:25:25 EDT
...Reinstall the heads with new gaskets using grease in the groove of the gasket that goes to the block and Permatex/Loctight Ultra Copper...
Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:22:06 -0800
...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: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engine installed ?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:19:47 -0500
...Thisvanagon will recover with a tube or two of permatex hi-temp gasket maker(comes in a gold tube at your local flaps).1...
Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engine installed ?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 15:01:28 -0800
...years! I held a 280Z together with little more than red permatex and epoxy putty everywhere from exhaust manifold to T-stat housing for...
Re: Hylomar or other gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:23:24 -0800
...Hylomar (as sold in US under license or whatever by <br> Permatex) disappeared from store shelves, but British car suppliers still <br> carry the...
Re: 85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:59:29 -0400
...Should I use gasket sealer on the water pump O-Ring? I saw Permatex Ultra Copper listed. 4. I'm changing several of the...
Re: sealing exhaust parts
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 06:33:56 EDT
...Use Permatex/Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp RTV Silicone Sealant on the gasket surfaces. Excessive force on the retaining bolts is not necessary or...
Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 15:12:48 -0500
...No sealant 15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. 16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) 17) tiny...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 May 2007 15:40:48 -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...
Re: Finger Sparks
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 14 Feb 2004 08:02:05 EST
...I went to Permatex's website and looked up their description of their dielectric grease and they do not state anywhere that it is...
Head Gasket oddity
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:05:51 EST
...heads, case lip is near perfect as it can reasonably be. Permatex Ultra Copper RTV High Temp Silicone used as sealant as I have...
Re: bleeding cooling system and sealing hoses.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 08:51:04 EDT
...The sealing procedure I have had good luck with is to wipe a thin layer of Permatex Super Gray on the contact areas before...
Re: Trip report -- running at highway speeds
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:43:07 -0500
...If you put a little bit of Permatex dielectric tune-up grease on the top of each plug, the problem goes away. Thank you...
Fwd: Begging for advice(semi OT)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:29:05 -0600
...The only thing I can think of is >excessive use of Permatex anti sieze maybe insulating a couple of the >plugs from grounding to...
Re: Coolant Leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:07:05 -0500
...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: Stranded in Charlotte MI!
Historical mailing list - Jason
Tue, 2 Aug 2011 18:10:13 -0400
I've ok shorterm results with 2 part epoxy from Permatex. I sanded the area with rough sandpaper to give it something to adhear...
Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 6 Sep 2013 20:39:43 -0500
...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: Diesel Assembly Confusion.
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 07:15:57 -0700
...I use Permatex Form-a-gasket here and it works well. -Dana- > Either way mine doesn't leak :) > Hope that helps, > Chris > > -----Original Message...
'73 Safare Update - Capri seats for free
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 1 May 1995 09:09:25 -0700 (PDT)
...The little plate that covers the oil pickup screen was leaking quite a bit, so I took it off again and permatexed the seals...
Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:39:28 -0700
...I usually use Permatex High Tack as a sealant in that area. or The Right Stuff sometimes . Look for cracks too. Generally speaking ....on...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:13:28 -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: '84 GL exhaust leaks
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:04:59 -0700
Belt sander.� That's one suggestion I got after bemoaning the need for shaved gaskets and Permatex Copper Seal (which works, by the way...
Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:40:00 -0400
...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: Permatex RTV curing in cold weather: Advice req'd
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 19:09:55 -0500
Hi George, Thanks for the idea about the wind screen, I suppose that would help a lot. I should have enough cardboard around to...
Re: Coolant Leak
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:30:46 -0800
...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: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:27:53 -0500
...The Permatex #3H Aviation FORM-A-GASKET on the compression sealing ring is mostly to hold this one there will putting the head in...
Re: plastic blower assembly fix
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:29:58 -0800
...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: Grill fix glue?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:43:50 -0500
...44 PM 3/26/2009, Max Wellhouse wrote: >>Devcon Plastic Welder(PERMATEX has similar). Check "active" >>ingredients for Methyl Methacrolate. > >Wonderfull stuff! It's...
Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 6 Jun 2013 22:03:39 -0700
...in engine) 1. Flush with a relatively strong cleaner, e.g. Permatex 80032 Aluminum Radiator Flush, or Gunk C2124 Super Heavy Duty Radiator Flush...
Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:25:20 -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: Window molding
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 23:43:39 -0500
...I've mentioned before Permatex has a flowable silicone sealant about the consistency of glycerin good for an attempt at resealing, you run the...
past weekend's vanagonry
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:33:15 -0400
...I used some Permatex Red gasket sealer spray on the O ring before putting the flange back together, and then cleaned the carpeting under...
Re: air intake boot repair
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:55:57 -0700
...boot in my > 81 AC. > > I used ....... "walking out to van....." > > "Permatex Red Hi-Temp Silicone" Adhesive Sealant. > > Cracks were inbetween ribs on mine...
Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 20:32:58 -0800
Two tubes (thereabouts) of red Permatex- unfortunately it was spread out all over the engine in an 'attempt' to stop the head gasket leaks...
Re: Coolant Leak
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:51:53 -0800
...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: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:52:12 -0800
...No sealant 15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. 16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) 17) tiny...
Re: Trans pan gasket
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:40:09 -1000
...I put permatex red high Tack gasket sealer on the threads of all bolts. sticks 'em in, prevents corrosion, they come out fine decades...
Gerbil engine replacement, part III
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Fri, 05 Jul 1996 23:59:48 -0600
...Thus, I made a point of smearing a thin layer of gasket cement (Permatex #2, from Loc-Tite) between all four mating surfaces: case...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:25:59 -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 oil leak please help, thanks for the tip about using the dye
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Fri, 4 Jun 2004 22:58:44 -0700
...Weird thing is its leaking a fair amount and I know torqued it all down and used plenty of permatex on both of the...
Re: Drip, drip drip from 2l1 oil cooler.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:48:23 -0700
...I also use black Toyota silicone on the water pump 0-ring, and thick red permatex high-tack gasket sealer on both sides of...
Re: smelly rear heater
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:07:34 -0500
I did use some Permatex red on the O-ring before I reassembled it. Yes I had it all apart and cleaned everything, and...
Re: Coolant Leak
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:50:57 -0600
...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: Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 2 Dec 2012 19:43:08 -0800
...it longer than that though. oh ..another sealant I like lately .. Permatex High Temp Copper sealant. That stuff is working real well on oil...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:57:42 -1000
...I like to give them a very light SPRAY coat of Permatex High Tack gasket sealer ..the red stuff ...which I could not fix...
Help!! Weld hole in engine? Expert advice needed ASAP
Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
Sat, 24 Feb 2001 10:40:34 -0900
...No amount of Permatex sealant is working. The fix may have to be temporary. I'm leaving in a week to take a job...
Re: Pesky Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:49:45 -0700
...but I also use red permatex gasket sealer under and on top of the white seals on the ends of the tubes... but sure...
Re: Coolant Leak
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:04:37 -0500
...Could this just be a matter of taking off the plate and > > sealing it with Permatex or will removing that plate open a Pandora...
First road trip
Historical mailing list
Sun, 16 Jun 1996 23:00:54 -0400
...I'll permatex them but should I use new gaskets or will the sligthtly used but now "wet" ones work fine? Oh yeah, and...
Re: Radiator temp sensor question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:29:37 -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: Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:05:32 -0800
...I put permatex high-tack gasket sealer on all screw therads,- that way they'll come out easily years later. I always seal the...
Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:30:36 -0700
...I use one of those with a generous coating of brush-on Permatex High Tack gasket sealer. on both sides. On the gasket, not...
Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Tue, 4 May 1999 11:28:05 -0600
...Maybe I should have used permatex sealer on the lines- steel tube connection when I re-installed them. TIA for ideas. Anyone else have...
Re: head repair and water pump
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Fri, 20 Jun 2003 06:11:34 +0000
...So a little bit of permatex in the groove with the O rings >on >the water pump?? > > >-- >Dan Erlandson >Flemington, NJ > > danoer1@eclipse.net...
Re: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:55:15 -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...
Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:41:08 -0400
...Also, I sealed the combustion chamber with Blue permatex after cleaning, now it stays lit while driving at highway speeds. There have been a...