Date:         Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:47:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      JB Weld; Hold T Type Bolt Head? Removable Later?
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Hi all.

On some gas VW inline 4 cylinder engines, the coolant pump uses a
"captive" T bolt.

Image of T bolt (CIS engine but looks the same as ABA):

https://photos.app.goo.gl/osFSf2l1iSaThBqX2

Hard to say via a .jpg image but if applied properly, is there a good
chance JB Weld would hold that bolt head in place when and while the
nut is removed? Is JB typically easy to remove once it sets?

I know, arcane question, but in some ways, just replacing the coolant
pump (i.e. not pump and housing) can be preferable. That T bolt can
get lost during that job. BTDT, though I was doing the job out in the
desert at the time!

Neil.

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