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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:10 PM
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<p>Is it because sugar gets super sticky when it dries?</p><p>#stupidnotdrunk</p>
Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:16 PM
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next try antifreeze
I hear it's delish
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<p>Similar taste actually. Would be hard to differentiate in a blind taste test.</p>
Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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MSDS states that blue Loctite contains saccharine. 2% IIRC. This was asked at the factory I was supervising. Makes you understand why they are unskilled factory workers if they are tasting the adhesives.
Old Sep 13, 2015 | 05:01 PM
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<p>This was red loctite. Wonder if they taste different.</p>
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Originally Posted by aidandj
<p>Similar taste actually. Would be hard to differentiate in a blind taste test.</p>

pun?
Old Sep 13, 2015 | 05:10 PM
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<p>Lolol. oops. Shania Twain concert tonight. If I break out the moonshine it might be a blind test.</p>
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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Cracking me up this morning...

You know what tastes the strongest? That high temp oil thread sealant that I use on npt fittings. I think its also the most toxic. Every time I use it somehow I end up tasting it a little? Not sure what's going on there...
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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Diff fluid doesn't taste QUITE as bad as it smells.
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 11:50 AM
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<p>I like that diff and engine oil taste different. makes for figuring out what the leak on my garage floor is.</p>
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 11:56 AM
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<p>Threadlocker is so expensive :( I paid $16 for a gel tube at oreilly :(</p>
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Amazon.com: Permatex 24300 Surface Insensitive Threadlocker Blue, 0.34 oz.: Automotive Amazon.com: Permatex 24300 Surface Insensitive Threadlocker Blue, 0.34 oz.: Automotive
</p><p>Thats where I get my threadlocker. I use it on taco's when going for a sweet and savory.</p>
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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<p>It's all about the gel dude. Still $6 cheaper than oreilly though...</p><p>
Amazon.com: Permatex 24010 Medium Strength Threadlocker Blue Gel, 10 g Gel Twist Applicator: Automotive Amazon.com: Permatex 24010 Medium Strength Threadlocker Blue Gel, 10 g Gel Twist Applicator: Automotive
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<p>Harder to spread on ice cream.</p>
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You shouldn't be spreading ANYTHING on ice cream.
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<p>I put thread locker on everything.</p>
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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I'm glad this thread exists. Anybody got any good antifreeze recipes?
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by concealer404
Diff fluid doesn't taste QUITE as bad as it smells.
Gear oil smells like death, I hate having a diff open anywhere near me. Gahhh.

Burning gear oil is even worse, the folks on the 949Racing 25hour team will agree.
Old Sep 14, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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<p>My diff fell over and spilled about a 10sq/ft of gear oil. Cleaned it up with towels, which I then put in the washing machine.....nononono.</p><p>Don't do that. Our clothes smelled like gear oil for weeks. My gf just about murdered me, and won't go anywhere near me after working on a diff.</p>
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Oh god, why did you do that?



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