Date:         Wed, 18 Sep 2002 06:44:14 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
Comments: To: David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
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Back in my days as an aircraft mechanic, brass nuts were used on exhaust studs
because they do  not seize on the stud after they get hot. Something to consider.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

David Brodbeck wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Sep 2002, Kim Brennan wrote:
>
> > Hmm, I thought I remember the Bentley saying to use locking NUTS. Of course,
> > the locking nuts I know of, use a nylon insert, which I have trouble
> > believing will endure the heat of an exhaust system. I used locking washers
> > (stainless) when I was working on my exhaust system.
>
> VW seems to use nuts with a metal locking insert.  Of course, being VW,
> they use soft carbon steel and the insert merely ensures the nuts will
> seize irretrievably to the bolts. ;)
>
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