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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: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