Good point Scott. I'll check it out. Even if it's $5 per, it's worth it. Neil.
On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> fwiw ,,,I have not called and checked... > but I would hope or expect that a smart VW dealer parts person can supply > this nut for just few dollars. > > nuts and bolts from the dealer or often very reasonably priced. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 5:33 PM > Subject: Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter? > > >> At 01:39 PM 4/13/2011, neil n wrote: >>> >>> Does the nut grade matter much in this application? I suspect not, >>> but double checking. >> >> Any time you've got an assigned torque, it was assigned with a >> specific grade of fastener in mind. So yes, it does matter.*
-- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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