LeatherneckPA
Recycles dryer sheets
Not being an overly mechanical type of individual I thought I'd share a discovery with any others like me. Back in December my pickup blew the motor. I had to trade my Harley in to get a new truck. Before I sold the old one for scrap I removed the Fold-a-Cover ($1000 to replace) to put on the new truck (same model). In the process I sheared off several of the stainless steel bolts.
It is true that stainless steel bolts don't rust. However, stainless steel in contact with aluminum does some kind of oxidation that binds them up pretty darned tight. And then the new fasteners won't go in the old threads.
But they sell this stuff called "Never Seize" at auto parts stores. You spread a little on the bottom threads, stick a little in the hole, et voila. It all goes together quite nicely and prevents the build up of that oxidation.
If, like me, you are learning to handle minor work like this yourself I recommend a trip to the auto parts store for the following:
PB Break
Di-electric grease
Never seize
Lessons learned the hard way tend to stick with me.
It is true that stainless steel bolts don't rust. However, stainless steel in contact with aluminum does some kind of oxidation that binds them up pretty darned tight. And then the new fasteners won't go in the old threads.
But they sell this stuff called "Never Seize" at auto parts stores. You spread a little on the bottom threads, stick a little in the hole, et voila. It all goes together quite nicely and prevents the build up of that oxidation.
If, like me, you are learning to handle minor work like this yourself I recommend a trip to the auto parts store for the following:
PB Break
Di-electric grease
Never seize
Lessons learned the hard way tend to stick with me.