I use new 12 point Porsche bolts when I change out a CV. Bentley specs apply. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Matthias Kuster wrote: > HI LIST!, > > How are yall. I just broke a bolt off the CV joint while trying to > tighten it according to Bentley (and Haynes) it's 45Nm. The broken > off bolt's threads were wide, boy let me tell you. I reused my bolts > after I cleaned them. Bad idea I guess. Not the first time I have to > do the same job 2x. Do the bolts lose their tensile strength after 1 > use?? I don't remember the bolts being on there this tough when I > took them off. Anybody have experience with less tension on these > puppies? > > |
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