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Subject:Fw: Kroil!
From:Tony Moore
Date:Thu, 27 Feb 1997 13:29:45 -0500

I just called and ordered a bottle. Costs $4.00 for an 8 ounce bottle
(aerosol or non-aerosol). If you use a credit card, they don't charge you
shipping!

tony

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> From: The Bus Depot <list@busdepot.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Kroil!
> Date: Thursday, February 27, 1997 12:42 PM
> 
> Last night, I found myself in the difficult predicament of having to
remove 
> a Vanagon AC compressor, held on with an allen-head bolt, without the 
> proper allen key.  All I had was a pair of vice grips, and the bolt head
is 
> completely round, so they just kept slipping.
> 
> Then I tried a product that Kyle Wade turned me on to, called Kroil.  He 
> swore it was like liquid wrench times ten. I put a couple of drops on the

> bolt, and it practically slid off by itself.  Tried it on some other
tight 
> bolts, same results.  
> 
> I believe they sell direct (615-833-4101). Anyone else ever try this
stuff?
> 
> -Ron Salmon
>  The Bus Depot
>  http://www.busdepot.com

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