Yes to locktite.  When I remove or reinstall the roll pin I use a flat piece of plastic, or what ever is handy(even a credit card or drivers license will do) and place it on the armrest side of the pin to protect the material while I drive the pin in or out.  This both protects the armrest  and makes it easier to see and drive the pin.  A 1/4in bolt  about four inches long will do the job.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Michal <jeffmichal@YAHOO.COM>
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 12:25 pm
Subject: Re: Armrest Fell Off
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> I realized I should have read the archives before I posted, so I
> read the archives.  I can see this roll pin, but that leads me to
> another question.  How hard is it to get that roll pin back in
> there after I get it bolted back up?  Can I put some blue locktite
> on the machine screws that hold the armrest onto the seat so it
> doesnt fall off again?
>
> Thanks for all your replies,
>
> Jeff
> 90 GL
>