

| 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: | Alistair Bell |
| Date: | Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:29:51 -0800 |
Yeah, that's the stuff we talked about a while ago. Roll out little spaghetti sized rods of the stuf and one wrap around bolt uber the head. Alistair > On Jan 20, 2017, at 11:01 AM, Edward V Barger <edvbarger@MAC.COM> wrote: > > 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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