I torqued to normal spec and used WACKER elastosil E 41 and used a tap to clean out threads when changing drive flanges. That wacker is good stuff!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Dec 18, 2011 9:59 AM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: So how do you determine the proper torque value to achieve the proper clamping force using silicone sealer as a thread lubricant? What is the standard?
Dennis
From: ralph meyermann [mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 10:16 AM To: Dennis Haynes Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: did I do that-Silicone
I used sparingly on blind holes bolting. Aluminum Axle drive flanges onto aluminum and magnesium ... |
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