

| Subject: | Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van |
| From: | Edward V Barger |
| Date: | Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:01:25 -0800 |
Ok I have that I purchased it at West Marine and used it on the Pop top hinge bolts to the top etc ed Edward V Barger edvbarger@mac.com 310 922 6251 > On Jan 20, 2017, at 10:50 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > This is the pro grade stuff, which you wrap around the threads: > https://www.amazon.com/Dicor-BT-1834-1-Butyl-Seal-Tape/dp/B001FCB4JS?tag=inc > epin-20 Also available from auto body supply stores like Wesco. I've also > used duct sealant putty with good results: > http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS-11 > 0/100212441 > > You want something that won't harden but is sticky and flexible. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Edward V Barger [mailto:edvbarger@mac.com] > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 10:41 AM > To: Stuart MacMillan > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts > are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van > > Thanks > > Would a locktite product work or use silicone ? > > > > Edward V Barger > edvbarger@mac.com > 310 922 6251 > > > >> On Jan 20, 2017, at 10:38 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: >> >> Also, these are sealed at the factory with a non-hardening sealant. >> Rain can leak through these holes when the top is up and will drip on >> the mattress if not sealed. BTDT. >> >> Stuart >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On >> Behalf Of Edward V Barger >> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 10:08 AM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the >> bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van >> >> I sure wish I had >> >> I am sure we put them in the same metal container with many other >> screws & bolts but over a year later who knows >> >> Will pick up a 6 mm x 1 inch at the hardware Saturday when near the >> place that caries MM to try as per Alistair >> >> >> Thanks guys putting this all back together is a challenge had to move >> it all from the shop where nothing was getting done to a neighbors >> back yard then to my garage where I can work on it as I get time First >> thing is getting to together enough to have the 93 Subie engine tuned >> up and then to be smog certified >> >> ed >> >> >> Edward V Barger >> edvbarger@mac.com >> 310 922 6251 >> >> >> >>> On Jan 19, 2017, at 9:58 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >>> >>> You didn't, by any chance, Wisely put them back into the holes >>> that >> they came out of ~ >>> >>> >>> On 19 Jan , 2017, at 3:29 PM, Edward V Barger wrote: >>> >>>> Have the pop top setting on the top of the Vanagon ready to bolt >>>> and >> now can not find the bolts that hold the hinges to the top of the van >>>> >>>> It has been over a year since it was removed all the other bolts >>>> are in >> the container but some how the ones that hold the hinges are missing >> and the bentley does not >>>> >>>> have that information >>>> >>>> Please any help in this much appreciated >>>> >>>> thanks >>>> ed >>>> >>>> Edward V Barger >>>> edvbarger@mac.com >>>> 310 922 6251
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