Date:         Thu, 25 Sep 1997 02:43:44 UT
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@CLASSIC.MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@CLASSIC.MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Loose arm rests
Comments: To: bachmanb@SMTPGW1.PLK.AF.MIL, bachmanb@SMTPGW1.PLK.AF.MIL

Use high quality hex heads with lock tite.  That should take care of it.  The
hex heads will fit behind the arm rest.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From:   Vanagon mailing list  On Behalf Of bachmanb@SMTPGW1.PLK.AF.MIL
Sent:   Wednesday, September 24, 1997 11:18 AM
To:     Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
Subject:        Loose arm rests

     Maybe I'm missing some technique, but I thought I'd ask.

     The arm rests on my '91 just won't stay tight.

     I've removed all of them more than once to tighten the screws (stupid
     design!).  I've even used Loctite on the threads.

     We don't abuse them (like try to slide around them when getting in the
     car).

     Have only had the car since mid-May.

     I've thought about getting out the dremel and grinding a dimple in the
     edge of the bracket's countersunk hole, then peening the screw head.

     Any other ideas?  (Respond off-list and I'll summarize)

     TIA

     -Blaine in Albuquerque