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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