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davlance01
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 Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:16 pm Post subject: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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Never seize
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics of all ki |
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But if you strip the threads use extra RTV silicone.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:20 am Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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| davlance01 wrote: |
Never seize
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Ford never seize withNickel not the aluminum crap
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djkeev
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ZsZ
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:48 am Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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my meme collection link was offensive?
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:40 am Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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I always thank myself when taking stuff apart and it's all very easy to do because i slathered it with antiseize the first time I took it apart. It's a very satisfying feeling.
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Jake de Villiers
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:01 am Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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| Abscate wrote: |
| davlance01 wrote: |
Never seize
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Ford never seize withNickel not the aluminum crap |
I've been using the copper aero spec for over forty years: I'm told its better than the nickel.
I did get a pot of the nickel just in case I run out of the copper before I shuffle off. 
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:29 am Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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carpe screw em.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:05 am Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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my recent front suspension rebuild went quickly because the factory installed fasteners were easily removed with a small application of force. the radius rods were something i was very concerned about wrestling with. they came out easily with a use of direct force.
i used the copper based anti-seize on all fasteners so when the low quality ball joints fail, i can easily install the bespoke replacements.
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davlance01
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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I'm a fan of any anti seize, something is better than nothing.
I have to remove my lower control arms and mill out the bolts that are seized beyond anything I thought was possible.
Heat, pb blaster, hammer, repeat for 5 hours let cool while spraying
pb blaster so the bolt draws it in, soak all night, heads broken off everything your high school shop teacher warned you about....and the bolts aren't budging.
not happy-go-lucky today and I already know my titanium coated home depot crap drill bits aren't touching 38 year old German steel!
McMaster Carr here I come.
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jlrftype7
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:28 am Post subject: Re: To all future previous owners and Volkswagen mechanics... |
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| davlance01 wrote: |
I'm a fan of any anti seize, something is better than nothing.
I have to remove my lower control arms and mill out the bolts that are seized beyond anything I thought was possible.
Heat, pb blaster, hammer, repeat for 5 hours let cool while spraying
pb blaster so the bolt draws it in, soak all night, heads broken off everything your high school shop teacher warned you about....and the bolts aren't budging.
not happy-go-lucky today and I already know my titanium coated home depot crap drill bits aren't touching 38 year old German steel!
McMaster Carr here I come. |
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