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Re: Good Glue for Rubber Piece
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:13:39 -0700
...https://ibb.co/MBTDNP7> >>> >>> I was thinking that a cyanoacrylate, like Loctite Ultra Gel, would be >> the >>> right choice but wanted to make sure...
Re: passenger seat rocks
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 05:14:01 -0800
...Fixed >>the armrests by adding loctite to the flathead screws that attach the arm >>posts. >> The mechanism is pretty simple, and you might have...
Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Jan 2016 09:49:04 -0500
...to make the fit too tight as then adjustment becomes difficult. Loctite "Quick Metal" can also be helpful here however that will have to...
Re: oil drain threads stripped
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:47:30 -0400
...I also used red loctite just to make sure the time-sert threads were sealed and for extra safety. Pascal '84Westy ________________________________ From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Roof Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:21:13 -0800
...Seems the >> Van-cafe kit is a "glue on" type, as they included a tube of Loctite >> black adhesive (30540) -- Neil n 65 kb...
Re: Oil pressure sender thread size?
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sat, 5 May 2007 12:47:04 -0700
...brass) from NAPA or other vendor and putting red or blue loctite on the threads(cleaning the female block threads with solvent and a...
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...
Re: Modified carriage bolts?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 12 May 2011 19:29:13 -0700
...Uhh-h-h....maybe even Loctite....depends on what you are doing, materials involved, amount of anti-rotation desired. Spot-weld? > > And I guess...
Re: Front brake pads
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:10:12 -0700
...Is there any reason I just can't use more Loctite on the existing bolt or does it need to be replaced? I assume...
Derek's Rust Experience, Tricks, Chemicals
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:36:58 -0400
...I usually use blue loctite for that, and the loctite is there for rust prevention mostly. -- I have tried Waxoyl (Waxall? Waxoil?) from UK...
Fuel Injection Adjustment/ High CO at idle
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 28 Apr 2001 07:50:21 -0800
...The job is straight forward, but loctited screws complicate it. Oblong the holes in the circuit board to relocate the wiper arm contact to...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:56:44 -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: TINTED WINDOWS
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 24 Aug 1999 08:31:57 -0700
...If it is a "glue," as was mine, and I used "Lift Off," from Loctite. The prime ingredient is "Xylol,:" readily availabe in paint...
Re: The body project begins...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:33:16 EDT
...the new one back, use a Crazy Glue type glue from Loctite, the back & top channel which just pulls out,and the front channel...
Re: Seam Rust & POR
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:09:20 -0800
...I use 'loctite Extend Rust Neutralizer'.........produces like these turn rust to primered metal. Of course you get all the loose stuff off first...
Re: Vanagon Outing in SF bay area
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Thu, 3 Sep 2015 20:11:42 -0700
I will be bringing a bucket of vials of red Loctite. 10-12 drop vials. Free. A set of 4 Mercedes rims, one with...
Re: Engine Stands. Which works best for WBX?
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:30:14 -0500
...Literally EVERYTHING is in there other then Loctite and tools. Easiest "KIT" I personally have ever seen or had. Sorry not to get off...
Re: [vanagon] Re: manual transmission plug
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 02:10:04 -0400
...13mm allen) to remove a fuel injector seat on a Jetta. Loctite might work well too. >> >> Bill >> >> -------------------------- eGroups Sponsor -------------------------~-~> >> Free @Backup service! Click here...
Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 9 Jan 2016 10:55:44 -0800
...to make the fit too > tight as then adjustment becomes difficult. Loctite "Quick Metal" can also > be helpful here however that will have to...
VC MISSION ACCOMPLISHED...almost
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 5 Mar 2000 23:44:28 -0800
...Use Loctite later, and keep them together, they are high strength bolts! The front diff mounts give enough to let the shaft drop. After...
DaBoat 2-liter update - engine work
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sat, 7 Oct 1995 15:24:03 -0700 (PDT)
...20, 24, 32 lb/ft) and after putting a drop of loctite on each bolt. All looks good, so I will try and assemble...
Re: Click found, but my mechanic needs your help
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 5 Feb 2000 23:25:39 -0600
...Sounds like I good case for Loctite, but will it take the high > temps. > > Any ideas? > > John Lauterbach > Macon, GA > 1984 DL
Re: Mutilated woodruff key at crankshaft
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:33:20 -0400
...I would try a new key and a Loctite retaining compound the glue it to the shaft and proper torque. Note that there is...
Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 15 Nov 2014 11:47:03 -0800
...The easiest solution seems to be replacing the control arm bolts, as I do not think Loctite will solve it in the proper way...
Re: intake gasket?
Historical mailing list - Grungy
Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:48:44 -0600
...I'll look for the Loctite 515 that Jim A. recommended and ask the FLAPS about cat-safe sealants. Thanks! At 9:37 AM...
Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
Historical mailing list - Steve
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 19:17:50 -0500
Hi all, I have used a similar roduct called LOCTITE EXTEND which kept one of my old Ford vans from completly falling apart. I...
Re: stripped stud hole
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 22:40:38 -0700
...Tried JB Weld, Tried 271 Loctite. Tried a helicoil. It would hold for about ten minutes then loosen right up again. Last year I...
Re: CV joint replacement questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Thu, 13 May 1999 15:58:00 -0400
...I like to clean the bolts and threaded holes in the drive flanges with zero-residue electrial cleaner, and use Loctite on the threads...
Front end noises
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:54:25 -0700
...the vehicle So I've changed everything except the outer races (loctite'd in by mechanic) and the right inner race. And there's...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:42:44 -0700
...If the Loctite should do anything at all the connection has >> already failed. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:39:29 -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: odometer stopped
Historical mailing list - Steve W
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:39:20 -0700
...and using some adhesive such as a JB Weld or a Loctite to hold it on? Steve --- Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA...
Re: New exhaust install
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 05:57:01 EDT
...All mating surfaces on the heads must be flat & clean and use new gaskets with Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp Silicone Sealant on both...
Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:52:50 -0700
...avail, I managed to get the stock bolt back in and loctite'd it. Now I just use on of the two allen-headed...
Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:46:42 -0500
...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: Good Glue for Rubber Piece
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:05:30 -0400
...https://ibb.co/MBTDNP7> > >>> > >>> I was thinking that a cyanoacrylate, like Loctite Ultra Gel, would be > >> the > >>> right choice but wanted to make sure...
Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 29 May 2014 01:43:50 -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: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:00:18 -0600
...Those were also secured with blue loctite. Now for the top two holes. I went to my hardware store and purchased two 6mm allen...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:51:32 -0800
...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: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:15:40 -0700
...I will be using Loctite Silver Grade Anti-seize to coat the nuts, bolts, and other exhaust parts. You are not supposed to use...
Re: nuts/bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:33:40 -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: Shoulder Belts, Booster Seats, Infant Car Seats... Help!
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 18 Aug 2004 21:56:31 -0700
...I would recommend loctite on the seat anchor screws - they have worked loose a few times on me. I have used this method since...
Re: Go Westy 30 mm oil pump kit (review) Oil pressure update - 85 1.9
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:25:20 -0400
...Dennis, I know you said, no gasket and use loctite 518- I’m tempted to go that route- but will it change things that...
Should be: "Luggage" Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:20:41 -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: Arm rest pivot repair
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:16:43 -0600
...Use blue loctite on each allen bolt to ensure they stay put. > apply drop of oil to shaft, then lightly tap roll pin in...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:51:01 -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: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:01:37 -0500
...If the Loctite should do anything at all the connection has >>> already failed. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Vanagon Outing in SF bay area
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Thu, 3 Sep 2015 20:32:13 -0700
...Vanagon Outing in SF bay area I will be bringing a bucket of vials of red Loctite. 10-12 drop vials. Free. A set...
Re: Connecting rod questions
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 17 Feb 1999 19:22:00 -0600
...You should use red loctite on these threads, and on the case through bolts. When rebuilding an engine that uses peened nuts, you are...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:24:54 -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: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:33:42 -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: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:23:03 -0500
...But that is good to know about the Loctite 518. Thanks for that tip. John On 10/3/2012 7:24 PM, Dennis Haynes...
Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:26:46 -0600
Loctite is a great product. It provides lubrication during assembly then sets up hard. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com...
Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:06:02 -0500
...Use loctite there. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver neil wrote: > Hi all. > > *sigh* > > Am repacking CV's. After cleaning/inspecting CV parts > I found...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 28 May 2018 20:56:42 -0700
...12.9 Allen sockets with instructions > to use Loctite. When the bushings would bind the stresses caused the hex > heads to loosen and break...
Re: Montreal Junkyard
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:52:25 -0700
...Blue "loctite" "vibratite" or a small dollop of fingernail polish will help to retain the screws for the rest of your van's natural...
Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:47:56 -0500
...to make > the fit too tight as then adjustment becomes difficult. Loctite > "Quick Metal" can also be helpful here however that will have to...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:22:27 -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: 84 westy coolant leak - bolt?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 15 Jan 2005 11:09:11 -0500
...The Right stuff by Permatex, the consumer side of Loctite. Found in any auto part store, you van also use Permatex 518. But!!! the...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:53:26 -0800
...benplace.com (thanks so much for that page Ben) says to use loctite 518 on the pushrod tube seals and the black cylinder O...