Noticed that Lee-Valley carries a similar product, "Screw-Grab"
(www.leevalley.com).

I have used fine carborundum powder in some oil for the same purpose.

Alistair

on 16/9/01 1:48 PM, Jutta & Christian Knust at knust-net@GMX.NET wrote:

> Bob, Tim & Leon,
>
> thanks a lot for the quick help! I have luckily not had any problems
> loosening the allen bolts, probably because I use Griptite on the sockets
> (that's a
> paste of tiny metal pieces which fills the tiny gaps between socket and screw
> and prevents the socket from slipping). I have brought the stuff with me
> from Germany but I am certain it's available in the U.S.
> The website Tim recommended is really cool! However, I will use a pitman
> puller instead of a fork, since I used a fork on the tie rod ends recently and
> that's been a major pain. I hate hammering on the car with a great deal of
> force if it's only on jackstands...
> Thanks again, have a great Sunday (as great as it can get in these times)
> Kind regards
> Chris
>
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