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Date:         Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:45:32 -0800
Reply-To:     Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: did i do that
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@charter.net>
In-Reply-To:  <0DEE265C5AA54991A1D3ACC1C34DBFA2@Mikelaptop1>
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This helps too, http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1273_235/alternator_bracket_fix.html

On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 6:40 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

> Good idea, I will try it! Just remember to use any liquid sparingly in a > blind threaded hole. > If trapped, liquids can not compress and will crack the casting as you > tighten the bolt or stud into the blind hole. > That would be disastrous and not worth attempting. The term for that is > "hydraulicing", the same as for a cylinder filled with oil or fuel and > trying to move the piston. > Mike B. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ralph meyermann > Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:32 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: did i do that > > I have used silicone gasket for a soft loctite on a few bolts that were > inserted into aluminum/magnesium/alloys to prevent threads from pulling out > when removed. It stays plyable and doesn't flake off!! > > Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy > > On Dec 16, 2011 6:22 PM, "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > > On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM, John C... <yacoltyayhoo@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hmmm, sounds like we'd... >> Blue loctite is your friend. I use it on all bolts that have a >> > component of vibration involved, especially those alternator bolts. > Don Hanson > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1890 / Virus Database: 2108/4685 - Release Date: 12/16/11 >


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