Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 05:26:50 -0500
Reply-To: puzerewski <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
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From: puzerewski <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Subject: Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
Volks,
But, the use of anti-seize on the lugs, and on the 19mm bolt that holds
the spare n its holder will definitely make life very easy in removing the
bolts, IMHO.
Adam Puzerewski
81 westy
74 beetle
86 cabrio
Vanagon Partsmobiles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 1:24 AM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
> My understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) is that lug nuts and bolts
should
> be installed dry. Use of anti-seize, or any other lubricant, will result
in
> overtorqued bolts.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 10:21 PM
> Subject: Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
>
>
> > I agree with Joel.
> >
> > Joel Walker said:
> >
> > > yes, i carry a torque wrench around with me. :) it's only about $50
at
> > > Sears (get the 1/2-inch size. you'll also need a 19mm socket to fit
> > > the wrench and a 6-inch extension to go between them). :)
> >
> > And make sure the 19mm socket is a 6-point impact socket and not the
> > normal 12 point general purpose socket. Sure it's more expensive ($9.05
> > for Snap-On, cheaper from others, but get a good one) but it will last
> > forever and its a whole lot cheaper than drilling out even one rounded
> > off lug nut and replacing the nut and the stud.
> >
> > I also carry a 24 inch breaker bar (1/2 inch drive) and a 3 foot piece
> > of 2.5 inch pipe. Stubborn lugs --- no problem.
> >
> > If you use anti-seize on the threads you should also reduce the amount
> > of torque used in installation of the lug nuts or bolts. I don't have
> > the appropriate factors but there is an article in the November, 2000
> > issue of Hot Rod magazine (I think) that discusses the different types
> > of anti-seize and the approptiate amounts to reduct installation torque
> > for each product. This also helps in removal of lugs when they have
> > been on a long time.
> >
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