Date: 1 Jun 2005 01:49:28 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: c900 rear shock bolts
On Tue, 31 May 2005 22:19:06 GMT, John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> wrote: > On 31 May 2005 20:49:23 GMT, Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: >> >> First things first - what kind of penetrating oil have you put on there? >> There are some amazing things you can use, particularly if you're >> willing to let them work for a day or week. >> > > I deliberately did not specify what kind of "penetrating oil" I used, because > if I did, people would probably look down upon my choice of product. But since > you ask, I will divulge that I used WD-40. The bad news is, that's not a penetrating oil. The good news, is that it's not a penetrating oil. So, get one, and chances are you don't have to find new bolts. > Although WD-40 gets badmouthed a lot in this group, it does seem to displace > water and dissolve rust, and should be better than nothing. And, it's what I > had on hand at the time. The next time I look at the bolts, the WD40 will have > been on them for a week. Plenty of time to buy some Kroil, or any actual penetrant then ;) > Still waiting to see what the collective decides about the appropriate grade of > bolt, metric vs "standard," etc. Well, maybe you don't need 'em...
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