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Subject:Re: Fw: Kroil!
Date:Fri, 28 Feb 1997 14:11:56 PDT

> 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
How about shipping to Canada? Where are they located? This stuff 
sounds too good to be true! Even *with* the right tools I've had 
trouble removing some VW parts (starter bolts for one...)

 
> ----------
> > 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  
> Shawn Wright (VWnut@smus.bc.ca)
'88 Westy (336k)
'85 Jetta TD (358k)
'69 Wife
'97 1st child (! :)