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I applied some blue and red threadlocker to a couple of new, zinc plated, 3/8” course threaded nuts and bolts. I let them cure for...

My new stash! Testing a couple of fasteners overnight.

I use this big a$$ pan and brush. 16” wide - I use it outdoors too when cleaning up leaves etc.

I never trust a hydraulic jack either and will not venture under a lifted vehicle or object before first placing jackstands or blocks...

By mistake, the last bottle I bought was a red gel and didn’t realize until 2 years after I opened it, that it was a Permatex product...

Good tip on the front tire inflation👍

I too have a couple of these scissor lift jacks. I used to store the XS on one, lifting the rear wheel, but now I just have it on the...

I’m in the same boat as you re: skill level or lack there of. It’s all about practice though with different materials and thicknesses...

I’ve heard lots of good things about Yeswelder products. I’m looking to buy one of their true colour helmets that have received good...

Great intel, thanks. I’m picking up the bottles tomorrow. This should be a lifetime supply.

Not familiar with the brand @Jim has but if he says it’s good I’d believe it. I’m a hacker welder at best and years ago my wife bought...

I’m low on blue Loctite so I’ve been keeping an eye open for a deal - like everything else that stuff is expensive. I found a guy...

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere but it’s an interesting watch..

Lmk if you find those bulbs. They may come in handy on the beetle.

I have some car parts for sale and have interested parties in the US. On line calculators gave me reasonable rates for shipping via...

I don’t use eBay anymore. Fees are crazy plus they make you use their shipping service. I think after it’s all said and done you’re...

I have a similar tool chest like this. Mine was made by Rubbermaid several decades ago. I use it more for parts storage so it doesn’t...

I agree. I don’t grind, sand, paint, wire wheel rust in my garage. I take it outdoors, make the mess there and bring the parts back...

I’ll pressure test too. Maybe stick a borescope down the tunnel.

Thx. Yes I plan to use the OEM line. The lines are in good shape and a local vw resto guy advised to clear it out and go with it...

No time for my experiment today. Do you think acetone will eat Tygon tube?

Quick Google search tells me I should use silicone tubing. Says acetone will dissolve vinyl tube. I’m thinking Tygon may be ok. Before...

Great suggestion. I can fill the line with acetone and let it sit for a week or two and see what comes out. Nice thing about the...

The wiper motor might prove be useful one day. Lmk what u find. Thx!

Installed pics… Check out the wiring connections used back then. On the upside note how clean the assembly is. Most of the wiring I’ve...

Beautiful bike! Would a toaster tank bolt tight onto that or is the toaster a specific fit to other models?

What’s the best way to keep the buggers away from unwanted occupancy? Obviously one needs to keep buildings in good shape sans holes...

A little progress is better than none at all…. I saw the licence plate light lens was broken in two so I removed it with hopes of being...

I store tires for both of our vehicles on a rack, on the outside wall of my shed, covered with a tarp. When I took them down this...