Loctite is considered a thread sealer and Mercedes uses thread sealers on a lot of threaded fasteners, just a different brand.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube What would they have used in Stuttgart? On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 9:47 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You have it right - blue is temporary and red is permanent. There are > actually 8 different formulations. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Allan Streib > Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:30 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube > > "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Thaks, Tom. Will it work on the frozen (Loctited) hatch strut bolts > > in my 83 wagon? The bolts are mounted horizontally and so tight > > that I doubt there's enough room for anything larger than one or two > > atoms in diameter to penetrate that slender gap. > > Depends on what loctite was used. Can you tell if it's blue, red, or > something else? The blue I believe will generally prevent the > fastener from loosening but it can still be removed with hand tools. > The red is stronger and needs the heat treatment. Or I may have that > backwards..... > > Allan > > -- > 1983 300D > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.5/1620 - Release Date: 8/19/2008 > 6:04 AM > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.5/1620 - Release Date: 8/19/2008 > 6:04 AM > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.5/1620 - Release Date: 8/19/2008 6:04 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.5/1620 - Release Date: 8/19/2008 6:04 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
