Date:         Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:06:36 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
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>
> I had exactly the same thing happen except it was me, who torqued the
> bolts properly, but unwisely used bolts that came with some really
> cheap and crappy CV joints.


That could very well be what happened. Suspicious, though, because I checked
all the outer bolts and the right side inner bolts, and only found ONE that
was undertorqued.


>  You should really go to fastenall and get a
> high grade of the proper bolt and some really good lock washers if you
> have any doubts as to the quality installed on your car.
>

Yeah, just got the package from Van-Cafe today with the same triple-square
"Porsche type" bolts on my other van that are as tight as the day I
installed 'em. Whatever's in there now are coming out.... and the 6 best
looking are going in a bag under the seat, because I always lock the barn
door very well after the horse gets out.

--
John Bange