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re- Stuck bolt
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
9 Jul 1997 13:29:15 -0600
...He used a BAW (big as wrench), still toooo tight. So, this being a flat head, he poored some liquid wrench into the holes...
Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Fri, 3 May 2002 08:04:21 -0400
...I'm hoping the liquid wrench will seperate them. ...Markus -----Original Message----- From: Terry K. [mailto:CTONLINE@webtv.net] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002...
Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Thu, 2 May 2002 23:02:12 -0500
...Maybe a several day bath in Liquid Wrench will help the base become tightenable again. ...Markus
Steering Wheel Removal
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 28 Jun 1996 18:39:24 -0700
...So I went out to the garage, grabbed the liquid wrench, a 15/16 socket, ratchet, screwdriver and a hammer and climbed into the...
Re: Rubber
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:39:10 -0700
...Liquid Wrench silicone spray lube, some plumbers > silicone grease, and Mcguires Swirl X. Add to that as an extra some Rain-X. > > Spray the...
Re: oxy sensor
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:23:45 -0500
...Soak thread seam overnight with Super Liquid Wrench and again in the a.m. I think it is a 22mm fitting; if so put...
My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
Historical mailing list - Blair Webster
Thu, 27 Feb 1997 21:24:18 -0500 (EST)
...I thought this was going to be a piece of cake to change...however after trying liquid wrench etc. I've only been able...
Re: My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Feb 1997 22:01:34
...I thought this was going to be a >piece of cake to change...however after trying liquid wrench etc. I've >only been able...
Rubber
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:25:32 -0500
...Liquid Wrench silicone spray lube, some plumbers silicone grease, and Mcguires Swirl X. Add to that as an extra some Rain-X. Spray the...
Re: oxy sensor
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 23:03:56 -0800
...Better to go by the >warning light, which is a 30k gig. > >Soak thread seam overnight with Super Liquid Wrench and again in the...
Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:22:57 -0500
...I've tried > quite a bit of liquid wrench, along with a set of locking pliers and a > hammer. No dice. > > How do other...
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 16:17:34 -0600
...Yesterday I put liquid wrench on it and wd-40. It turned > about 1/10 and won't go past that point. There is...
Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 3 May 2002 10:03:54 -0500
...Maybe a several day bath in Liquid Wrench will help the > base > become tightenable again. > ...Markus > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE...
re: bum cv
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jun 96 21:00:31 EDT
hey now, don't forget the liquid wrench, the hand cleaner, and some really old clothes. soak the bolts the night before you do...
Re: Stuck bolt
Historical mailing list
Sun, 6 Jul 1997 22:53:02 -0400 (EDT)
A flaming wrench (acetylene torch) makes them squeal but they almost always come loose. That particular nut may be hard to get at with...
How to remove transmission fill plug?
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Sun, 12 May 2002 19:18:03 -0700
...I've attempted the Bulley "200 taps method," and I've applied Liquid Wrench. Does anyone have a method to solve this problem? Tom...
Re: 1984 Frozen stuck O2 sender
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:37:41 -0500
Spray that sucker with some lightweight oil, such as (at least - WD-40; better - Liquid Wrench; best - Kroil or some such thing) Let it...
How much liquid wrench is enough?
Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
Tue, 27 Jun 95 19:34:34 EDT
...So after a 1/2 can liquid wrench I can't take it any more. Its going to hurt, but guess I'll put...
Re: Rubber
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:05:49 -0400
...Liquid Wrench silicone spray lube, some plumbers > silicone grease, and Mcguires Swirl X. Add to that as an extra some Rain-X. > > Spray the...
Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:41:01 -0500
...I've tried quite a bit of liquid wrench, along with a set of locking pliers and a hammer. No dice. How do other...
Silicon Spray: Brand Non-endorsement
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:13:17 -0700
I recently got some Liquid Wrench brand silicone spray lube. You see it in all the ubiquitous chain stores, so I grabbed a can...
Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:33:18 -0500
...I've tried quite a bit of liquid wrench, along with a set of locking pliers and a hammer. No dice. How do other...
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 16:05:21 -0700
...Yesterday I put liquid wrench on it and wd-40. It turned > > about 1/10 and won't go past that point. There is...
Stuck O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 11:45:32 -0800
...Yesterday I put liquid wrench on it and wd-40. It turned about 1/10 and won't go past that point. There is...
Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:47:10 -0700
...I've tried |quite a bit of liquid wrench, along with a set of locking pliers and a |hammer. No dice. | |How do other...
Type III trailing arm???
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Apr 1996 22:47:17 -0400
...I've tried pullers, heat, air hammers, crowbars, liquid wrench, and nothing seems to break it free. I'm pretty sure that there is...
Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
Sun, 31 Oct 1999 19:22:43 -0500
...Liquid Wrench, WD-40 and moderate amounts of 'brutane' have failed me. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Todd 85 Westy, Columbus, OH
Re: oil change help urgent
Historical mailing list
Wed, 05 Feb 1997 18:54:09
...Try a pair of vice grips and some Liquid Wrench. -Ron Salmon
Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 8 Mar 2005 11:28:44 -0500
Those brass auto stop valves come right apart and only need cleaning.Maybe you can soak the aluminum valve w/liquid wrench or sumthin...
Re: My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Feb 97 08:37:30 -0800
...I tried liquid wrench, heat from a propane torch, and a cross bar lug wrench with 2 foot cheater bar. None of that worked...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 19:27:50 -0400
...We > actually broke a 19mm socket on another try, and this was after I soaked them > with liquid wrench.
Re: Rubber
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:33:17 -0400
...Liquid Wrench silicone spray lube, some plumbers > silicone grease, and Mcguires Swirl X. Add to that as an extra some Rain-X. > > Spray the...
broken spark plug removal?
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 14:32:09 -0700
...a large screwdriver in like a chisel but that couldn't turn the threads (even after a 1/4 bottle of liquid wrench)... dave
Re: Rear Brakes - How do you get JUST the drum off?
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 09:32:18 -0600
...i squirted liquid wrench in the bolt holes, the lug bolt holes and around the hole the hub passes through, had some beer and...
Re: Silicon Spray: Brand Non-endorsement
Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:10:06 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I recently got some Liquid Wrench brand silicone spray lube. You see it > in all the ubiquitous chain stores, so...
Re: 1984 Frozen stuck O2 sender
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:35:07 -0600
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Karl Wolz wrote: > Spray that sucker with some lightweight oil, such as (at least - WD-40; > better - Liquid Wrench...
Re: My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
Historical mailing list - Ron Fish
Fri, 28 Feb 1997 13:34:52 -0800
...I tried liquid wrench, heat > from a propane torch, and a cross bar lug wrench with 2 foot cheater > bar. None of that worked...
Re: O2 Sensor rust!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 Apr 1996 19:09:29 -0700
...I have sprayed the bee-jesus out >>of >>it with Liquid Wrench but it still will not move. '67 deluxe '71,81,'85 Westies
Unearthing 70 VW bus
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Apr 95 08:56:57 PDT
...I plan to change oil, pull all 4 plugs, spray in Liquid Wrench, turn 1/4 turn, more Liquid Wrench, 1/4 turn, etc...
Re: Rear Drums wont come off.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Jul 1994 16:30:13 -0500 (CDT)
...Liquid wrench did not help and the vice grip almost busted the adjusters. Here is a solution that worked for me. The adjusters rest...
propeller shaft dropped successfully
Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:12:22 -0800
...liquid wrench is my friend. i will be buying the gallon can at osh next trip, for i see it has extremely high use...
luggage rack
Historical mailing list - patrick
Sun, 3 Oct 2004 16:38:23 -0500
...I have sprayed with liquid wrench but no go has anybody else had this problem with a successful solution? I will want to replace...
WD-40 ain't lubricating oil, etc.
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Sep 1996 15:02:24 -0700
...Liquid Wrench, etc, are penetrating oils- very volitile, very low surface tension liquids which will help un-stick corroded or dirty fasteners. Obviously you...
Subject: Frozen axle nuts
Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 08:35:36 -0500
...A good hot nut some liquid wrench( it is flammable!!!) IF NERVOUS GOTO local Goodyear explain issue pay 1/2hr labor for them to...
Re: air bleeding
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:43:05 -0600
...The reference to "solid coolant" means no air, just liquid. Jim On Jan 3, 2008 2:14 PM, James Henry <jch@jchgis.com> wrote...
Re: Stuck Bolt, Removed, CV's '80
Historical mailing list
05 Nov 96 07:03:20 PST
...Couldn't find Liquid Wrench in a spray to get behind the axle. I have already removed the rubber boot to verify it's...
Re: Liquid wrench and me made it back!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 18:21:11 -0500 (CDT)
Tim laments: >worse. And to add to it, I tore upthe sender ring on the spark plug, thus I and... >headtemp sender but they...
Replacing 86 Vanagon water pump
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 Jan 1997 17:55:14 -0800
...Finally, long extensions on allen head wrench (from bottom of engine) plus lots of Liquid Wrench did the trick. It is a hard job...
Shocks again
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:56:24 -0600
...I've dowsed it with liquid wrench, tried vice grips, etc, but no luck. Unfortunately, I don't have any heat to apply to...
"Brake Parts Cleaner" question (searched archives)
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:32:22 -0400
...I had an incredibly stuck drum, and used "Liquid Wrench" to help get it off. Some of the LW got onto shoe linings. I...
Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:35:22 -0400
I use a long, closed end 7/8"(as I recall?) wrench and a hammer". Once a little liquid wrench is applied and left...
Re: how to fix floppy armrests (was Re: Looking for Grab handle packing ??
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:54:14 EDT
...dont leave your windows down in the rain! try some liquid wrench at the base of the shaft.. chris
Liquid wrench OD and that stupid shock absorber
Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
Wed, 28 Jun 95 00:47:45 EDT
...I tried using my breaker bar, I even pulled out my old bent torque wrench I bent a few years ago on a rear...
Re: Mudflaps
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Thu, 16 Jan 1997 23:30:30 -0500 (EST)
...Before removing use alot of liquid Wrench. Also work the nuts in and out to prevent breaking. Good luck ERic Zeno
Re: broken spark plug removal?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 23:43:55 -0400
...a large screwdriver in like a chisel but that couldn't turn the > threads (even after a 1/4 bottle of liquid wrench)... > > dave >
Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:45:17 -0700
...Removing Oxygen Sensor > > I use a long, closed end 7/8"(as I recall?) wrench and a hammer". Once a little > liquid wrench is...
Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:59:55 -0500
...I've tried > quite a bit of liquid wrench, along with a set of locking pliers and a > hammer. No dice. > > How do other...
Engine out, Part 2
Historical mailing list
Sat, 10 Aug 1996 21:31:24 -0400
...The common response was to "anoint liberally with Liquid Wrench". For several days I went out morning and night and doused that sucker with...
Re: Brake Shoe Lower Mount Shims: Make-Install Shim Over Pins?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:36:52 -0700
...On 6/7/15, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Neil, > Have you soaked them well with Liquid Wrench, etc. and given them...
Mouse Milk: Here's more info!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 12 Sep 1996 13:44:12 -0600
...I've been > > using Liquid Wrench, but it seems like there has to be something out > > there that is better. >I like Mouse Milk...