Date:         Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:43:11 -0600
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From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: did I do that-Silicone
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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
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Subject: Re: did I do that-Silicone




I used sparingly on blind holes bolting. Aluminum Axle drive flanges onto
aluminum and magnesium ...