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Date:         Sun, 16 Sep 2001 10:07:38 +0000
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Comments: To: Jutta & Christian Knust <knust-net@gmx.net>
In-Reply-To:  <15647.1000648085@www30.gmx.net>
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Noticed that Lee-Valley carries a similar product, "Screw-Grab" (www.leevalley.com).

I have used fine carborundum powder in some oil for the same purpose.

Alistair

on 16/9/01 1:48 PM, Jutta & Christian Knust at knust-net@GMX.NET wrote:

> Bob, Tim & Leon, > > thanks a lot for the quick help! I have luckily not had any problems > loosening the allen bolts, probably because I use Griptite on the sockets > (that's a > paste of tiny metal pieces which fills the tiny gaps between socket and screw > and prevents the socket from slipping). I have brought the stuff with me > from Germany but I am certain it's available in the U.S. > The website Tim recommended is really cool! However, I will use a pitman > puller instead of a fork, since I used a fork on the tie rod ends recently and > that's been a major pain. I hate hammering on the car with a great deal of > force if it's only on jackstands... > Thanks again, have a great Sunday (as great as it can get in these times) > Kind regards > Chris > > -- > GMX - Die Kommunikationsplattform im Internet. > http://www.gmx.net >


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