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Date:         Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:10:36 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
Comments: To: Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAK-ud2i8onvYmiCiUGraBLugL52qwZy4BXnO1s9Psi-M8hxgOQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Back in the day, working on aircraft, special brass nuts were used on exhaust studs. Over time, special heat treated steel nuts were introduced, and the use of the brass nuts declined. Dunno if they would work on the WBX, but I don't know any reason why not.

John

John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 11/28/2011 5:06 PM, Gregg Carlen wrote: > So, while doing the head on my van (1990 2WD Westy), I was able to 'safely' > remove the header bolts and nuts between the exhaust and head. Of course, > these are one-time use hardware. Aside from just using 12 and 13mm nuts and > bolts, can anyone recommend good quality hardware that will stand the test > of time to use on the exhaust system so the next time I have to remove them > for whatever reason, that I have a better chance of safe removal? > > Thanks, > Gregg > >


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